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Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: WandererFromYs on 02/28/2008, 12:22 AM
I'm playing Neutopia I.  I'm in the underworld, i've never gotten farther than here i think it was because i wrote down the wrong password as a child. Now i have save's so its time to put this game to sleep.
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Post by: turbokon on 02/29/2008, 02:07 PM
I started playing Dead Moon, it's better then I thought.  The action is fast, enemies cames at you pretty fast and the backgound moves by faster too.  I think I might pick up the original copy for it.  I'm trying out new games I never played before on the pc-engine flash card I just received.
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Post by: Sinistron on 02/29/2008, 02:12 PM
Last game I played was Pop 'n Magic- but tonight I hope to find time for Ys III, Son Son II, and Doraemon Arabian Nights...  :D
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Post by: MurderDate on 02/29/2008, 03:32 PM
TAIL SPIN, SINISTRON, NIGHT CREATURES, ORDYNE, SUPER STAR SOLDIER, IMPOSSAMOLE, DRAGON'S CURSE, IT CAME FROM THE DESERT, LOOM, CYBER CORE, SILENT DEBUGGERS  :evil:
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Post by: Sinistron on 02/29/2008, 03:35 PM
Quote from: MurderDate on 02/29/2008, 03:32 PMTAIL SPIN, SINISTRON, NIGHT CREATURES, ORDYNE, SUPER STAR SOLDIER, IMPOSSAMOLE, DRAGON'S CURSE, IT CAME FROM THE DESERT, LOOM, CYBER CORE, SILENT DEBUGGERS  :evil:
warming up to Dragon's Curse Joel?  Thought it wasn't your cup...
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/29/2008, 04:05 PM
Quote from: MurderDate on 02/29/2008, 03:32 PMTAIL SPIN, SINISTRON, NIGHT CREATURES, ORDYNE, SUPER STAR SOLDIER, IMPOSSAMOLE, DRAGON'S CURSE, IT CAME FROM THE DESERT, LOOM, CYBER CORE, SILENT DEBUGGERS  :evil:
All at the same time?  Color me impressed.  :D

Nice to see you spreading the love around to the goodies and the crappies.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 02/29/2008, 05:50 PM
I'm playing all the greats:
-Takin' it TO THE HOOP
-Deep Blue
-Pac-Land
-Tricky Kick

...and many many more!
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Post by: rag-time4 on 02/29/2008, 08:06 PM
I've been playing my newly acquired R-Type finalfor PS2, working my way up to the ship from image Fight! Does that count?

If not, the Turbo Games I go back and forth between are Image Fight 1 and 2, though I just got a Japanese Ys III today from Nectarsis...
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Post by: MurderDate on 02/29/2008, 09:47 PM
Dragon's Curse is OK - still not my favorite.  Surprised at how much I enjoyed my first stabs at Tail Spin and Night Creatures.  Actually Bravoman isn't as bad as it looks on youtube.  I'm on the fence about that one.
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Post by: OldRover on 02/29/2008, 11:36 PM
I had enough time to get a third of the way through the final level of Air Zonk on the way to work today. On the way home, I played through an entire game of Dark Legend (The Legendary Axe II...I hate calling it that dammit). Loving my TurboExpress. :D
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Post by: Keranu on 03/01/2008, 02:14 AM
So the old Turbo Express is growing on you now, eh nod? :)
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Post by: OldRover on 03/01/2008, 06:48 AM
Yessir. :D It has a certain charm to it that just doesn't exist with my NDS.
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Post by: SignOfZeta on 03/01/2008, 09:40 AM
Burning Angels and nothing else until I clear it. I'm getting killed just before the stage 4 boss these days.
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Post by: Beld VanGuard on 03/01/2008, 12:32 PM
Splash Lake and Shapeshifter, as there the 2 newest games to arrive.
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/01/2008, 12:34 PM
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 03/01/2008, 09:40 AMBurning Angels and nothing else until I clear it. I'm getting killed just before the stage 4 boss these days.
You're putting a lot more time into that one than I ever cared to.  That game is tough as hell- even with two players.  Tried to like this game beyond the jiggly show cutscenes and couldn't do it.  Not only is it extremely tough from jumpstreet- but the speed feels a little too slippery, the enemies too tough, and the graphics too spotty (what's up with those clouds looking like boulders?).  Maybe I'll give it another shot- since you and others seem to dig it.
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Post by: CrackTiger on 03/04/2008, 10:23 PM
I recently (finally) got Parodius and am blown away by it. I thought that it would be a modest game overall but its very impressive in every way and is yet another game that pulls off most of the visual tricks that are supposed to be impossible on Turbo/PCE.
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/04/2008, 11:33 PM
Parodius rules definitely.

Currently making my way through Dragon Slayer Legend of Heroes and I love it.
Looking like a long game- I'm on Chapter 3.
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Post by: SignOfZeta on 03/05/2008, 12:06 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 03/01/2008, 12:34 PM
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 03/01/2008, 09:40 AMBurning Angels and nothing else until I clear it. I'm getting killed just before the stage 4 boss these days.
You're putting a lot more time into that one than I ever cared to.  That game is tough as hell- even with two players.  Tried to like this game beyond the jiggly show cutscenes and couldn't do it.  Not only is it extremely tough from jumpstreet- but the speed feels a little too slippery, the enemies too tough, and the graphics too spotty (what's up with those clouds looking like boulders?).  Maybe I'll give it another shot- since you and others seem to dig it.
If there is a shooter out there that is easier in two player mode than solo I'd like to see it. Usually the other player just takes away from the power ups and continues that are needed to make actual progress.

I really don't find this game to be particularly hard. All shooters are hard, and the older the harder, usually. I'm certain that there are many shooters from the Famicom era that have been cleared by less than %0.01 of the people that own them.

I did beat Vanguard though...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Keranu on 03/05/2008, 12:27 AM
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 03/05/2008, 12:06 AMIf there is a shooter out there that is easier in two player mode than solo I'd like to see it. Usually the other player just takes away from the power ups and continues that are needed to make actual progress.
Forgotten Worlds on Genesis since you get infinite continues on two player mode. I also found Dragon Saber on PCE to be easier with two players.
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Post by: Maiden Hell on 03/10/2008, 08:58 PM
My meager game collection is slowly starting to grow.  Since I don't have much time to jump right into RPGs I've been keeping myself busy with try to master Gradius when I have a few minutes to spare.
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Post by: BigT on 03/11/2008, 12:21 AM
Exile: Wicked Phenomenon

The going is slow because my real life schedule has been busy and my play time is also split with the PC and 360... Army of 2 just came out and now a new episode of Sam and Max is coming out so... hmmm  :D
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 03/11/2008, 12:28 AM
I'm currently playing Legend of Xanadu. I guess technically it's part of the Dragon Slayer series, part 8 or something. It's a J-RPG, but one of the best RPGs I've played on the system. But be forewarned-- it's challenging. But who doesn't like a challenge? Only little girls, that's who. Highly recommended to everyone/anyone into RPGs. But don't take my word for it-- here's a YouTube clip to convince you.

http://youtu.be/pPLUlrpQ09U
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Post by: Kitsunexus on 03/11/2008, 03:19 AM
DEEP BLUE!!!!! If you hate this game you suck.
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Post by: TR0N on 03/11/2008, 03:42 AM
Mostly a little of,Dungeon Explorer 2 and Cotton.

Man that DE2 cost me enough but i feel it was worth it.

Also i'm supose to getting the frist DE later on as well.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 03/11/2008, 09:42 AM
Cratermaze, Addams Family, Cotton, and a bit of Impossamole (cripes, what a turd).
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Post by: Paisa49 on 03/11/2008, 09:50 AM
Galaga 90 and Space Harrier
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Post by: CrackTiger on 03/11/2008, 07:44 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/11/2008, 12:28 AMI'm currently playing Legend of Xanadu. I guess technically it's part of the Dragon Slayer series, part 8 or something. It's a J-RPG, but one of the best RPGs I've played on the system. But be forewarned-- it's challenging. But who doesn't like a challenge? Only little girls, that's who. Highly recommended to everyone/anyone into RPGs. But don't take my word for it-- here's a YouTube clip to convince you.

http://youtu.be/pPLUlrpQ09U
Wow, that game has a lot of cool "impossible on PC Engine" layered background effects.

I played part way through the first chapter way back when until I got stuck in the middle of fetch quests and gave up. I really need to get around to trying it again. :)
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Post by: nat on 03/11/2008, 08:13 PM
By first "chapter" do you mean the first game or first AREA in the first game?

Anyway, yeah, I really recommend it especially to someone like you who digs the J-RPGs. Once you get used to the fetch quests they're not that bad and it's fun solving them. There's a FAQ if you get stuck but so far I've only had to use it twice and I'm about halfway through the game. One of those times it was something stupid I probably would've figured out eventually but I had already spent like an hour on it and wasn't getting anywhere. The sidescrolling stages come at the end of every "Area" and are kind of like a pay-off for all your hard work on the fetch quest puzzles. There are 12 Areas in all, I'm on Area 6 currently. Great game, I hope this one gets translated one day so I can replay it and fully appreciate the parts of the story I'm missing out on.
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Post by: esteban on 03/11/2008, 08:33 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/04/2008, 10:23 PMI recently (finally) got Parodius and am blown away by it. I thought that it would be a modest game overall but its very impressive in every way and is yet another game that pulls off most of the visual tricks that are supposed to be impossible on Turbo/PCE.
Hell yeah! And, supposedly, it was the first 8 meg HuCard. The key thing, though, is not the 8 meg, but the sheer amount of love that Konami packed into that game. It just kicks ass, especially the special characters  :).
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Post by: nat on 03/11/2008, 09:04 PM
I found Parodius to be overrated when I finally got it. Salamander is much, much better.

Give me Air Zonk, Coryoon, Star Parodia, etc any day over Parodius. Parodius ain't bad, but it's far from the best shooter on the system.
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Post by: Turbo D on 03/11/2008, 09:17 PM
Unless you're a big  gradius fan, parodies is just average.
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Post by: runinruder on 03/12/2008, 10:17 AM
Currently delighting in Burai.

I agree with CrackTiger and Esteban that Parodius is amazing.  I agree with Nat that Salamander is even more enjoyable.
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Post by: Maiden Hell on 03/12/2008, 01:13 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/11/2008, 09:04 PMI found Parodius to be overrated when I finally got it. Salamander is much, much better.

Give me Air Zonk, Coryoon, Star Parodia, etc any day over Parodius. Parodius ain't bad, but it's far from the best shooter on the system.
Oh yeah for sure.  It's alright for the time it came out, but I agree Salamander is where it's at and my recent acquisition of Gradius II is also extremely fun.
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Post by: Sparky on 03/15/2008, 08:13 AM
Splatterhouse... bad day at work yesterday so swinging a "Two by Four' made me feel better.  :twisted:
also have been playing a lot of Valis II and keep coming back for more, just wondering is Valis III just as good?
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Post by: spenoza on 03/15/2008, 10:05 AM
I am playing a little emulated Neutopia II. Played N1 last year, and I remember beating a physical copy of Neutopia II way back in time. I guess it's mostly because my wife has been playing Zelda:LttP on the TV and I've been inspired.
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Post by: TurboXray on 03/15/2008, 03:53 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/15/2008, 08:13 AMSplatterhouse... bad day at work yesterday so swinging a "Two by Four' made me feel better.  :twisted:
also have been playing a lot of Valis II and keep coming back for more, just wondering is Valis III just as good?
Oh man, Valis II was great. I'd recommend Valis III just because. Not as easy though and the sound track isn't as great as Valis II(no other Valis game is!).
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/15/2008, 04:40 PM
Last night I busted up Tiger Road and started playing Ys IV english patch for the first time (beat Tiger Road to make room for Ys IV memory).  Y's IV is fantastic- so much more detail in the towns and landscapes and mines. Maybe a little too much story in the beginning and not enough action- but GREAT nonetheless.
Don't know why I never beat Tiger Road BITD (or maybe I did but didn't remember- game's not too memorable so this could be the case).  I used continues- but mostly from feeling my way- wasn't stuck on anything for long- and is it just me or do the boards seem to get easier as they go on?
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Post by: runinruder on 03/15/2008, 06:19 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/15/2008, 08:13 AMalso have been playing a lot of Valis II and keep coming back for more, just wondering is Valis III just as good?
Valis III is the best game in the series and utterly annihilates II.  Like Mal said, its music isn't quite as awesome as II's, but then, very few games have music as awesome as II's. 

Quote from: Sinistron on 03/15/2008, 04:40 PMLast night I busted up Tiger Road ... is it just me or do the boards seem to get easier as they go on?
I know what you mean.  Whenever I sit down with Tiger Road, I struggle a bit at first, and then I start to cruise along.  I'm sure that part of it is simply getting acclimated to the poor collision detection again, but there are a couple places early on, where enemies either knock you into pits or situate themselves in inconvenient spots, that can really be nuisances to get by, while many of the later sections can be dashed right through. 
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Post by: Digi.k on 03/15/2008, 07:08 PM
Parodius is awesome!! Its not arcade perfect but I swear at least it pushes the pc engine more than any other HUcard game!

Salamander is awesome too.. although it took a few years before I actually began to appreciate it!  one of those very hard games that makes your blood boild and rewards ya the more you get further along..

Anyway been playing Rabio Lepus and Shanghai today ..  Rabio is just too frustrating but Shanghai just really calms ya down.
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Post by: nat on 03/15/2008, 07:45 PM
Shanghai deserves more love. I love that game.
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Post by: MurderDate on 03/16/2008, 08:38 AM
I enjoy Tiger Road.  It doesn't have a lot of bells & whistles but it's solid.  Great music / graphics too.

Playing Aeroblasters last night..  Jesus christ that game is hard.  I FINALLY figured out that I want to grab the missle and then those Ps and ignore the other power ups (a lot of those weapons suck!) but still - can't remember a time I reset a game so often to start over!
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Post by: esteban on 03/16/2008, 02:29 PM
Quote from: MurderDate on 03/16/2008, 08:38 AMI enjoy Tiger Road.  It doesn't have a lot of bells & whistles but it's solid.  Great music / graphics too.

Playing Aeroblasters last night..  Jesus christ that game is hard.  I FINALLY figured out that I want to grab the missle and then those Ps and ignore the other power ups (a lot of those weapons suck!) but still - can't remember a time I reset a game so often to start over!
I love hate the later "speed maze" levels in AeroBlasters. Getting those "sleds" (powerup) is brilliant, but I've been able to pass the mazes without them (I only do this when I'm feeling particularly full-of-myself).

I love Aeroblasters, though. It provides a nice challenge. You feel like you accomplished something.
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Post by: runinruder on 03/16/2008, 03:07 PM
Yeah, Aero Blasters is very good.  It can be challenging, but it's fair (yes, even the parts with the gravity effects).  The only part that I call BS on is the "wobbly screen" stretch in the last stage.  I lose at least three lives every single time.
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Post by: nat on 03/16/2008, 03:08 PM
Aeroblasters is really, really tough for me. I've never passed stage 5 (or was it 6?).
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Post by: CosMind on 03/16/2008, 05:46 PM
back on a blazing lasers kick.  happily.
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Post by: esteban on 03/16/2008, 10:28 PM
Quote from: runinruder on 03/16/2008, 03:07 PMYeah, Aero Blasters is very good.  It can be challenging, but it's fair (yes, even the parts with the gravity effects).  The only part that I call BS on is the "wobbly screen" stretch in the last stage.  I lose at least three lives every single time.
hahahah. there are a bunch of parts in the game that I totally choke on. The gravity effects = slippery ice levels in platformers: "Oh, this isn't so bad, I can adjust to this, I can... crap! wtf!? I just died! Dammit!"
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Post by: runinruder on 03/16/2008, 10:39 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/16/2008, 10:28 PM
Quote from: runinruder on 03/16/2008, 03:07 PMYeah, Aero Blasters is very good.  It can be challenging, but it's fair (yes, even the parts with the gravity effects).  The only part that I call BS on is the "wobbly screen" stretch in the last stage.  I lose at least three lives every single time.
hahahah. there are a bunch of parts in the game that I totally choke on. The gravity effects = slippery ice levels in platformers: "Oh, this isn't so bad, I can adjust to this, I can... crap! wtf!? I just died! Dammit!"
The part that always used to get me was a mini-boss in Stage 5 who shoots lots of tight spread shots while the gravity effects are fucking around with your ship.  I eventually got the feel for it, but it seemed almost impossible at first.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 03/17/2008, 11:37 AM
Played some Addams Family over the weekend, and it's nowhere near as bad as I remembered it to be.  Some of the graphics are a bit clunky, but I've seen worse, and the game play ain't at all bad.  Good stuff, though I haven't beaten it just yet.
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Post by: nat on 03/17/2008, 12:10 PM
I'm working on Magical Chase right now. I'm up to the level 5 boss which toasted me this time. I know his pattern now though and he seems pretty easy, actually.
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Post by: Turbo D on 03/17/2008, 04:39 PM
I was playing tour of hell last night, haha. I died and saw the budda lying in a sexy pose saying things in japanese!?!
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Post by: Mobius on 03/17/2008, 07:38 PM
I played Keith Courage for the first time ever today!  It's not so bad, guys... Really.  I got it from The Old Rover, along with Blazing Lazers, Parasol Stars, and Air Zonk.  Granted they just came today, but I've spent more time playing Keith Courage than the rest of them combined. :D

P.S.: I just have a Duo, so I never experienced KC as a pack-in, which is why this is the first time I've played it.
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Post by: nat on 03/17/2008, 07:44 PM
Keith Courage isn't a bad game. It's just kind of a crappy game for them to have picked for a pack-in.
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Post by: Mobius on 03/17/2008, 07:47 PM
True, I can't see the game lasting long.  I've gotten though about half of it without really even trying, and I'm not sure how many times I'll want to play it.  But still, I've seen lots of people trash on the game, so I wanted to give it some praise!
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Post by: nat on 03/17/2008, 07:52 PM
Quote from: Mobius on 03/17/2008, 07:47 PMTrue, I can't see the game lasting long.  I've gotten though about half of it without really even trying, and I'm not sure how many times I'll want to play it.  But still, I've seen lots of people trash on the game, so I wanted to give it some praise!
I think it's generally regarded that it's actually an OK game. But you're right, the replay value is zilch. And there is nothing mascot-ish about Keith Courage. And the name "Keith Courage in Alpha Zones" really, really blows. And they made 2.3 billion copies whereas other, better games were limited to runs of a mere 3,000 units.

I think these are the things that generate the bad buzz around Keith Courage. As a game, by itself, there's nothing wrong with it. And it actually makes really good use of the system's color capabilities.
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Post by: Turbo D on 03/17/2008, 08:02 PM
I too think that Keith Courage is a pretty decent game. I got pretty into it in that past and beat it.
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Post by: nat on 03/17/2008, 08:05 PM
I think Keith Courage was the first TurboGrafx game I ever beat. That was probably in like 1991 or something. It was either that or Pac-Land, I can't remember anymore.
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Post by: Mobius on 03/17/2008, 08:51 PM
Okay, I've moved on to Blazing Lazers now.  Is this game generally considered easy, or am I just strangely good at it?  I'm generally pretty mediocre at shooters, but I blazed through (pun intended) to the fifth area without any trouble before my short attention span kicked in.  For reference, Gate of Thunder and Lords of Thunder give me a good run for my money.

Beautiful game, though, and I'm certainly enjoying it.  I'm just kinda surprised that a shooter isn't immediately kicking my ass.
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Post by: nat on 03/17/2008, 09:03 PM
Stage 5 is where it starts upping the difficulty. Everything before that is cake. It gets tougher.
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Post by: Turbo D on 03/17/2008, 09:30 PM
Its an easy game until the last couple levels where it gets insanely difficult!
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Post by: spenoza on 03/17/2008, 09:47 PM
I like shooters like Blazing Lazers, which let you make it a few levels in before wiping the floor with you, much more than the newer shooters which wipe the floor with you from stage 1.
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Post by: natethegreat82 on 03/17/2008, 10:18 PM
I played a bit of Ys I&II today for the first time in a while. I hope to finish it soon.
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Post by: OldRover on 03/17/2008, 10:22 PM
Keith Courage rocks hardcore, and I will absolutely never sell my copy which has the comic book with it. Replay value? Tons for me...I replay the hell out of it...every once in awhile I feel like playing it through again, despite knowing it like the back of my hand. I can even sometimes beat the Titan without taking a single hit...how many people can do that? I should youtube it someday...someone send me a video camera! :D I still await the next Keith Courage adventure... (GRANZORT IS NOT THE SEQUEL!!!!!!)

Blazing Lazers does seem pretty easy at first. I played it seriously for the first time a few weeks ago...got up to some bubble level and that's as far as I got but up to that, it was a total cakewalk. The weapons system is so varied, and almost every weapon you get is super-powerful.
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Post by: esteban on 03/17/2008, 11:12 PM
Folks, play Blazing Lazers in "God of Game" mode. It will kick your ass. It is awesome.
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Post by: Sparky on 03/17/2008, 11:40 PM
esteban i am going to try that, i like my ass handed to me :D

Also i keep going back to Bomberman'93 as im on planet Surf E-6, im get'n there.
quickie question related here...im saving as i go with the booster plus, how long will the booster go holding your data without power it up?
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Post by: Radiantsvgun on 03/18/2008, 01:19 AM
I just finished Neutopia.  I'm probably going to play Cotton next.
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Post by: MurderDate on 03/18/2008, 09:18 AM
ahhh all of these games  are EXCELLENT.

I got up to the last boss on B'93 but never made it past him.  Tough !   Actually right now I'm stuck on that last race on Final Lap Twin..   I swear,  nearly impossible!   THAT would make a good youtube vid !
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/18/2008, 09:33 AM
Played a little Dragon Slayer and Hani on the Road last night.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 03/18/2008, 03:42 PM
Quote from: MurderDate on 03/18/2008, 09:18 AMahhh all of these games  are EXCELLENT.

I got up to the last boss on B'93 but never made it past him.  Tough !   Actually right now I'm stuck on that last race on Final Lap Twin..   I swear,  nearly impossible!   THAT would make a good youtube vid !
MurderDate,
When you say "that last race", do you mean:

-In the F3000 mode?
-in the F1 mode?
-In quest mode?

Because, I admit, in quest mode, beating that pretty boy Alan Pross is damn near impossible...one little slip up anywhere in the race and you can kiss the trophy goodbye! I've done it, though...and you can too! Just make sure you got all the enhancements, including the one where your car is super light.
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/18/2008, 03:56 PM
ha I love pwning that last dude in the quest mode.  awesome.
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Post by: nat on 03/18/2008, 04:27 PM
I'm on the last race too, and I almost beat him last time I played. I slipped up right at the end and went off track on a corner for like a split second, but that was all it took. I spent the whole race in front of that douche, too.

I haven't tried again because it takes me 30 minutes just to enter the 164-digit password, and lots of times I only have 30 minutes to play.
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Post by: esteban on 03/18/2008, 07:23 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/17/2008, 11:40 PMesteban i am going to try that, i like my ass handed to me :D

Also i keep going back to Bomberman'93 as im on planet Surf E-6, im get'n there.
quickie question related here...im saving as i go with the booster plus, how long will the booster go holding your data without power it up?
For a long time us non-techies thought it was a battery-back up in the TG-CD (and BackupBooster), but I think someone informed us that it is simply a capacitor (that retain an electrical charge) and that the ones used can last about, hmmmm, 2-3 weeks?

Other folks, please correct me.
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 03/18/2008, 07:25 PM
I am currently all over Neutopia 2 again. Been a long while since I have played that one. Game is still awesome today. Just need to track down the first one now . . .
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Post by: MurderDate on 03/18/2008, 07:54 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 03/18/2008, 03:42 PMBecause, I admit, in quest mode, beating that pretty boy Alan Pross is damn near impossible...one little slip up anywhere in the race and you can kiss the trophy goodbye! I've done it, though...and you can too! Just make sure you got all the enhancements, including the one where your car is super light.
oh yeah I am talking about Alan Pross of course.    I think I have the second best motor but the best in everything else (maxed out to 99).  I am a firm believer in not having a higher motor score than your tires because it's too hard to control.  I'm scared to go even and be screwed -  that said I'm not beating AP anytime soon so maybe I should just find the Mega Motor.  It wasn't in Mike's warehouse, was it?

Anyway I love this game.  I knew it was cool but didn't expect it to be so much fun.  After you learn how to race it can feel exhilarating - don't let the drab color pallet on the racing screen fool you.

and nat I keep my passwords written in this little tablet of graph paper I have.   Waiters use them I guess.  I started using it on OotG. It's perfect.
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Post by: nat on 03/18/2008, 10:20 PM
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n132/nathall_1/flt.jpg)

That's right bitch, betta' recognize.
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/18/2008, 11:28 PM
nice pic nat

yeah you need that motor joel
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 03/19/2008, 06:03 AM
I recognize that Nat has gone with JVC for his television! Seriously...I was in love with JVC back when VCR's were still popular, and their TV's are good, but every other product of theirs I've tried has been a disappointment.

I think I have the exact same TV in Nat's picture, though.
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Post by: nat on 03/19/2008, 05:12 PM
As some of you may have noticed I talk up that TV every fucking chance I get. It has one of the best pictures, even in composite, for vintage gaming I've ever seen. Maybe even the best but that's a hard claim to make.

Like you, I'm not a big fan of JVC's other products. But that TV is teh pwn. The first time I saw a classic console being played on it I was floored. First chance I got it was installed in my gaming room as my primary gaming TV.

People are always talking about their Sonys, etc. You go ahead and take that Sony; I'll stick with my JVC thank you very much.

Here's a page with specs on that TV, or at least one that is extremely similar (I don't remember what model # my set is, and it's 150 lbs too heavy for me to pull out and look) with the same dimensions and features:

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:JVC%20AV-32F577%20Television:1993985197:page=details

I should mention I have another JVC, in my bedroom, it's a 27" and it's from 1991. The quality is nowhere near the quality of this thing. But then again the 27" is getting a little long in the tooth these days.
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Post by: guyjin on 03/19/2008, 08:49 PM
I'm in the market for a new tube, and that one seems to be in my price range. I'll have to see if I can obtain one locally. (the idea of paying for shipping on a fragile 150 pound item horrifies me.)
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Post by: esteban on 03/19/2008, 09:01 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/18/2008, 10:20 PM(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n132/nathall_1/flt.jpg)

That's right bitch, betta' recognize.
Awesome! :)
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Post by: spenoza on 03/19/2008, 10:03 PM
I have a JVC 27" tube TV I bought a few years ago and it's been well-behaved. I rather like it. I even play a little PCE on it periodically. Parasol Stars has been my fix as of late. Once I'm done with that I'll probably go back to trying to beat Bomberman 94. It's not so much that the game is hard as it is I have a limited attention span.
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/19/2008, 10:07 PM
har har nat I just realized I can see that "8-Mile" poster reflected in your tube  :lol:
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Post by: guyjin on 03/19/2008, 10:17 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 03/19/2008, 10:07 PMhar har nat I just realized I can see that "8-Mile" poster reflected in your tube  :lol:
:shock: ... wow. And to think I almost took television buying advice from a total idiot.  :evil:
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Post by: sinfreealex on 03/19/2008, 11:25 PM
Final Soldier for the most part. Other than that, I've been getting better at Bonk's Revenge.
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Post by: nat on 03/20/2008, 01:08 AM
Quote from: guyjin on 03/19/2008, 10:17 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 03/19/2008, 10:07 PMhar har nat I just realized I can see that "8-Mile" poster reflected in your tube  :lol:
:shock: ... wow. And to think I almost took television buying advice from a total idiot.  :evil:
Excuse me? That's my wife's poster.
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Post by: guyjin on 03/20/2008, 01:34 AM
I was kidding.

Kinda.

I suggest divorce.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 03/20/2008, 11:00 AM
Quote from: guyjin on 03/19/2008, 08:49 PMI'm in the market for a new tube, and that one seems to be in my price range. I'll have to see if I can obtain one locally. (the idea of paying for shipping on a fragile 150 pound item horrifies me.)
Good luck finding one locally.  Since they haven't made these (or any quality CRTs) for quite a while, you'll be hard pressed to find one sitting in the store.  You'll probably have to find one used, settle for a lower quality set, or pay the big bucks to a online retailer for some new old stock.
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Post by: nat on 03/20/2008, 11:03 AM
Yeah I got my set a few years back. Two? Three, maybe? They may have even been phasing them out at that point, who knows? But it's a damn great TV if you can find it. I've logged quite a few hours on it in the past few years and I'll be damned if the image doesn't still look just as good as it did when it was new.
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Post by: MurderDate on 03/20/2008, 11:27 AM
I love my Sony Trinitron even though it's huge and weighs 100 pounds.

can anyone set me up right on Motoroader?  Speaking of games you are currently playing..  I remember guys on here talking about the best way to spend your money in the beginning.. to make the game playable.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 03/20/2008, 11:41 AM
Quote from: MurderDate on 03/20/2008, 11:27 AMcan anyone set me up right on Motoroader?  Speaking of games you are currently playing..  I remember guys on here talking about the best way to spend your money in the beginning.. to make the game playable. 
Well, if you don't want to cheat and use the "RICH" code...
I always start by buying "Handle B+2" and a Gas Tank. At this point in the game you should be evenly matched with the other cars. You should do well enough to come in first or second, and then I buy "Body+4", and maybe some better (but not the best just yet) tires.
After winning another big prize, you can go ahead and buy "Engine+4" (you may be tempted to buy the engine before the body, but if you do you'll guzzle gas like there's no tomorrow).

More later!
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Post by: guyjin on 03/20/2008, 11:52 AM
Maybe I can finally make use of all those TV Game setups people keep giving me - I'll take one to the store and test how old games look on all the TVs.  :)
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Post by: nat on 03/20/2008, 12:16 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 03/20/2008, 11:41 AM
Quote from: MurderDate on 03/20/2008, 11:27 AMcan anyone set me up right on Motoroader?  Speaking of games you are currently playing..  I remember guys on here talking about the best way to spend your money in the beginning.. to make the game playable. 
Well, if you don't want to cheat and use the "RICH" code...
I always start by buying "Handle B+2" and a Gas Tank. At this point in the game you should be evenly matched with the other cars. You should do well enough to come in first or second, and then I buy "Body+4", and maybe some better (but not the best just yet) tires.
After winning another big prize, you can go ahead and buy "Engine+4" (you may be tempted to buy the engine before the body, but if you do you'll guzzle gas like there's no tomorrow).

More later!
Good advice, but I find this works well for me:

Before you start the first race, buy the most expensive "Handle." With what money you have left buy the most expensive body you can afford. I find you don't need the gas tank until you buy a bigger engine. Race.

With those mods you should win the first round no problem and get like $10,000+.

With that money, for the next round buy the most expensive engine you can afford and a gas tank. Again, you should have no trouble winning.

From there it should be smooth sailing, upgrade when you can as you win.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 03/20/2008, 12:22 PM
Thanks Nat!

Just to finish up what I was saying earlier (I'm at work and my boss wanted to give me my review...Good new$!!):

After buying the best engine, buy "H.G. Tire+2"
Next race, buy "Dual A.V.D" brakes.

By heat 6, you will be able to afford Turbo for $10,000 (but it takes you FOREVER to accelerate), OR,
you can wait until heat 7, where you'll have more than enough to afford the $22,000 "Hi-Turbo".

After all your hard work, have fun annihilating the competition for the last two races. You've earned it!
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Post by: MurderDate on 03/20/2008, 08:49 PM
whoo lots to do!!  thanks guys !
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Post by: Radiantsvgun on 03/21/2008, 12:27 AM
I'm currently playing YS III.  I want to play Dragon Slayer, but the disc needs to be cleaned...  I picked up Tiger Road the other day, and that game is kinda hard.  But a lot of fun.
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Post by: nat on 03/21/2008, 12:35 AM
Tiger Road actually gets easier as you go along.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 03/21/2008, 12:46 AM
I saw someone did a complete video walkthrough of Beyond Shadowgate on youtube, but they totally missed the Turtle Race scene!  Skipped over it, or maybe didn't know it existed.

Anyway, I am going to make a video of that scene specifically and post it.

So I'm playing Beyond Shadowgate
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/21/2008, 02:24 PM
Is there a PCE thread version of this one?
Anywho played some Liquid Kids and Kiki Kaikai last night...

Liquid Kids rules as always.  Some say Don Doko Don is more of a true sequel to Parasol Stars- but this one in reality feels much much closer- same style graphics, same style backgrounds, some familiar enemies and there's actually BUBBLES.  A one player platform game using the elements of Bubble Bobble if you will.  A must have for Bubble Bobble fans.  Great game. 

Kiki Kaikai perhaps I judged unfairly at first.  I rather enjoyed it last night- Just have to think of it more as a multi directional shooter than as an overhead action platformer- not much difference between the two but still...  I'm also always disappointed when a game is ported and loses its two-player option in the transition- but again it can be fun and the controls are quite smooth.
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Post by: nat on 03/21/2008, 02:25 PM
Liquid Kids was supposed to have been released on the TurboGrafx in the US at one point, and was supposed to have actually been called "Bubble Bobble IV."

Anyway, I concur-- fantastic game. But it gets pretty tough later on.
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Post by: runinruder on 03/21/2008, 03:52 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 03/21/2008, 02:24 PMKiki Kaikai perhaps I judged unfairly at first.  I rather enjoyed it last night- Just have to think of it more as a multi directional shooter than as an overhead action platformer- not much difference between the two but still...  I'm also always disappointed when a game is ported and loses its two-player option in the transition- but again it can be fun and the controls are quite smooth.
Word, I'm glad to hear you're starting to dig that game, Sini.  I enjoyed it quite a bit myself.  Some tough bosses and tricky levels in there. 

As for me, after the surprise that was Burai, I moved right along to Burai II.  Good times so far.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 03/21/2008, 07:14 PM
My new vice as of two days ago.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/youtubebgs/pcemetalstoker.jpg)

Who thinks this Granada-esque shooter kicks ass? Insane challenging gameplay, and whoever made the music for this game got some serious talent, especially stage 3 BGM. I sat on that stage for a half hour in a spot with no sound fx interference listening to it repeatedly.

I was so hooked on this I beat it twice in a row the same day I got it.


Too bad my capture card's broken. I so want to put my playing on YouTube so badly
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Post by: runinruder on 03/21/2008, 07:28 PM
Metal Stoker looks really cool, but it's one I'll be approaching with trepidation because I didn't like Granada very much.
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/21/2008, 09:27 PM
I can testify to Metal Stoker being well above average- and yeah most of those face games (not including Alice in Wonderdream and I haven't played Cyber Cross of Cross Wiber yet) have great music and are also really good games.  Hani on the Road is "teh sweet".  Ryukyu is a great little game and has real pleasant tunes.
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Post by: COUNT SMRIFNACK on 03/22/2008, 04:50 PM
Last Alert, awsome game.  The cinemas  are funny as hell.  I used to love Guerrilla War on NES and this is like that on steroids.

Oh, and Splatterhouse, daily.
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/22/2008, 11:59 PM
Played Rainbow Islands today  :D
Was Grandmother Crabapple when I first put it on-
disappointed that I couldn't find an alternating two player mode- upset that the level music didn't change much- and was busy comparing the graphics to Parasol Stars which are better and is a hucard. 
Then I settled into it and the next thing I knew I was addicted. However what's the deal with the hyper items and if you get one and clear an island- does the hyper item stay with you along with the levels completed on memory?  Anyway this game is fantastic.
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Post by: Sparky on 03/23/2008, 11:48 PM
cybercore arcade mode :D really nice!!!! forgot how much i liked c-core...put it on the fastest speed and bugs b' gone!!!
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Post by: Sinistron on 03/26/2008, 12:12 AM
Love seeing arcade modes getting love!

Just tested out Power League III (has 4 player mode- can't wait to get three heads in here for that one)
Racing Spirits (a letdown for an Irem card- though I'll only really know from two-player)
Space Invaders (plus mode is awesome!)

and just beat Power Gate- which I really enjoyed.  A nice game to cruise through when powered up-
didn't realize that I amassed so many secondary weapons and used them continuously to crush the final (sixth) board-
interestingly levels 4 & 5 have no bosses- the regular boards just get tough while the boss music plays-
Final boss was a giant flying weapon with huge missiles and was probably the easiest boss in the game...
Overall a surprise- liked it much more than I thought I would- graphics are cruddy yet somehow charming-
was surprised to see parallex- heard such bad things about pack-in-video games...
and all the missile and bullet dodging is great.  Your bombs get really nasty when powered up to fire bombs...
Thumbs up.
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Post by: nat on 03/26/2008, 01:06 AM
Powergate was that easy huh? Good grief. You only got it yesterday.

And I told you Space Invaders Plus was the shit.
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Post by: Turbo D on 03/26/2008, 01:09 AM
I've been playing a lot of arcade cds lately. 餓狼伝説2 ―新たなる闘い―, 龍虎の拳 and 銀河婦警伝説サファイア   8)
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Post by: OldRover on 03/26/2008, 10:02 AM
Got a copy of Time Cruise in the mail yesterday, so...explanation not needed. :D
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Post by: NecroPhile on 03/26/2008, 11:01 AM
Lately, Exile's been spinning in the Duo.  It's easy and short, but it's also fun and sports a damn fine soundtrack.  Besides, who doesn't enjoy a good crucifixion barbecue joke?

Quote from: turbo D on 03/26/2008, 01:09 AMI've been playing a lot of arcade cds lately. 餓狼伝説2 ―新たなる闘い―, 龍虎の拳 and 銀河婦警伝説サファイア   8)
Chicken scratches, eh?  Fun times.  :lol:

Quote from: The Old Rover on 03/26/2008, 10:02 AMGot a copy of Time Cruise in the mail yesterday, so...explanation not needed. :D
Contrary to most peeps, I prefer Time Cruise to the Crush pair.  Prehistoric golf for the win!
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Post by: OldRover on 03/26/2008, 04:02 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/26/2008, 11:01 AMContrary to most peeps, I prefer Time Cruise to the Crush pair.  Prehistoric golf for the win!
Aye, same here. The Crushes are good, but Time Cruise is just much more enjoyable, especially with its neat little mini-games. And yeah, the golf game rocks. :D
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Post by: Sinistron on 04/05/2008, 02:22 AM
just put some more time into lost sunheart- fantastic game.  Some of the enemies I find too manic- but if you have a protective ring and keep switching your speeds it makes up for it.  got as far now as inside the whale on normal mode.

also just played some cloud master- at first I was wondering why I didn't care for it- some of the background work is lovely and detailed, awesome scrolling on the boss fights, and its one of the most colorful pce cards period- but damn its a little frustrating how easy of a target you become especially when you die and no longer have a speed power-up.  It's also not as fun as it looks and that drive to get further is somehow missing.  I will give it some more chances though.

gave burning angels another chance today.  some boards look so shitty- second stage in particular with the ugly boulderish clouds- third stage looks amazing in comparison.   really is a brutal game- not in a good way.  you know how some bosses in overhead shooters you can't face directly head on because a huge front laser will suddenly nail you?  Now picture that for most regular enemies in this game only the shots are ludicrously fast and much faster than your ship.  Then when you're on the side of an oncoming big ship expecting a shot from the front it'll shoot from the sides- again- ludicrously fast.  This is not a wriggle game- you have to really memorize every shooting pattern and its not fun at all to do so in this case.  and you get one life.  the music is kind of trash imo.  I'd say that whoever designed this game had no clue on how to make a playable shooter- that said however Naxat has some really good ones. 

also cleared final soldier today- always found it to be the easiest of the star soldier games but I haven't cleared it until today- the final stage (bright as hell purple lava where it's hard to make out what's going on) really messes with my eyes so I held off on following through.  Just kind of eased my eyes toward the bottom of the screen this time and it was better- though my eyes still felt shot for 15 minutes after I shut the system down.  some think (nat!) that I hate this game- but I always felt it was great- regardless of me making fun of the fire shots that look like cheetos.  I do feel though that some of the music is greatly inappropriate and way too happy sounding- and I also feel that though its cool that you can select different weapons on the set-up screen- that most of those weapons are garbage or recycled from super star soldier.  one thing I really do like about the game- aside from the great playability- is the 50's/60's sci-fi feel of some of the levels- something that gives it a completely different feel to me in comparison with the other games in the series.  I rank it third behind Blazing Lazers with Soldier Blade my definite favorite and super star soldier the definite bottom rung. 

played a little dead moon too but was forced to shut it off halfway through  :|.
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Post by: nat on 04/05/2008, 02:25 AM
The Lost Sunheart is a fantastic game. I didn't know you had it. I can't wait until runin picks that one up and gives his take. I have a feeling he'd like it.
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Post by: Sinistron on 04/05/2008, 02:29 AM
yeah it's awesome.  feels so alien to the other shooters on the system doesn't it?  the obsession with the eyeballs and the ridiculously fast enemies that move in bizarre patterns.  a lot of great powering up- and I only realized tonight for the first time  :oops: how you can switch some of your defense up when you pause it- though I find the default to be best.
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Post by: Keranu on 04/05/2008, 03:22 AM
I've had Lost Sunheart for years, but never really played the first few levels (I remember one of them being really hard). It seems pretty cool, but it's got some harsh sound to it if I recall and the graphics were kind of a mixed bag. Maybe I'll remind myself to play that again once I'm done with other games on my plate.

Just beat Final Soldier a few hours ago, by the way. Great game!
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Post by: nat on 04/05/2008, 03:29 AM
The final level in Final Soldier ranks among the best of all the levels that make up the Gunhed/Star Soldier series. The background fucks with your attention while the onslaught of enemies is ceaseless. The issue is compounded by a fairly difficult boss to dispatch. Fantastic end to a great game.... One of the reasons I like Final Soldier so much is that it pays homage to Gunhed in so many ways. The bio-mechanical enemies, smartbombs, and one level (5 or 6, can't recall) is like a re-visit of the green space platforms from the first game.

The sound in The Lost Sunheart is definitely harsh, but it's very PCE/Turbo and not the same kind of harsh as some other games on the platform which are bad-NES-sounding harsh. Like coffee, it's an acquired taste and easy to get hooked. Right out the gate, the game doesn't pull any punches which makes it a bit more difficult straight off than many other shooters.
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Post by: Sinistron on 04/05/2008, 03:30 AM
Quote from: Keranu on 04/05/2008, 03:22 AMJust beat Final Soldier a few hours ago, by the way. Great game!
well let's clank mugs on that. >clink<

more on lost sunheart-
It's hard not to take hits in that game but the life bar and defense power-ups help- also the full life power-ups are spread out at nice spots so just keep in your head to stay alive juuust a little longer and you'll replenish.
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Post by: esteban on 04/05/2008, 09:32 AM
Ha! I haven't read this thread in ages. Still haven't, in fact.

I'm playing Super Raiden and Rock On. Alternating between the two. No joke.


Quote from: Sinistron on 04/05/2008, 03:30 AM
Quote from: Keranu on 04/05/2008, 03:22 AMJust beat Final Soldier a few hours ago, by the way. Great game!
well let's clank mugs on that. >clink<

more on lost sunheart-
It's hard not to take hits in that game but the life bar and defense power-ups help- also the full life power-ups are spread out at nice spots so just keep in your head to stay alive juuust a little longer and you'll replenish. 
For folks who like Lost Sunheart, I usually recommend Rabio Lepus. Rabio doesn't get much love, but for me, both games appeal to the same sort of person. OK, this isn't a scientific theory, but I've seen a correlation between folks liking both games (or disliking both!).

Sinistron, if you liked PowerGate, check out F-123. I can't remember, but I think someone wrote about it here. I had a review here or at magicengine, too (with screenshots of the goofball nicknames they gave the fighter pilots). F-123 is challenging and it was strangely satisfying to beat it. Now, most folks will not play F-123 for long, but it can provide some fun.

If you haven't checked out Download (HuCard) and Download 2 (CD), you might find them kinda enjoyable as well.
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Post by: Sinistron on 04/05/2008, 01:29 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/05/2008, 09:32 AMFor folks who like Lost Sunheart, I usually recommend Rabio Lepus. Rabio doesn't get much love, but for me, both games appeal to the same sort of person. OK, this isn't a scientific theory, but I've seen a correlation between folks liking both games (or disliking both!).
yeah I kind of do like rabio lepus- haven't plugged that one in in a minute but at a time I was giving it a fair amount of playtime and was doing fairly well at it- probably nowhere near beating it (tough ass game!) but fairly well all the same.  Good call though I think I'll show that one a little love today.

Quote from: esteban on 04/05/2008, 09:32 AMSinistron, if you liked PowerGate, check out F-123. I can't remember, but I think someone wrote about it here. I had a review here or at magicengine, too (with screenshots of the goofball nicknames they gave the fighter pilots). F-123 is challenging and it was strangely satisfying to beat it. Now, most folks will not play F-123 for long, but it can provide some fun.

If you haven't checked out Download (HuCard) and Download 2 (CD), you might find them kinda enjoyable as well.
Yeah I think you mean Runin's review- he's told me as well to pick it up- sounds like the games are almost board for board similar- with Hawk having much better graphics of course.  I'm definitely picking it up soon- Powergate was fun as hell.  Download 1 & 2 I unfortunately don't have yet  :cry: but that will change! Download's on my top ten most wanted hucard list  :)  just got in the mail today the card I've been waiting the longest for- Hero Tonma- was a b1tch finding it at a price I was comfortable with...
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/05/2008, 03:26 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/05/2008, 02:22 AMplayed a little dead moon too but was forced to shut it off halfway through  :|.
Awesome (the playing, not having to shut down halfway).  Sounded so good I decided to play myself, 'til I died and didn't use a continue.

Played some 1943 and finished it on two player with my bro-in-law.  Fun stuff; hurry, pick up that cow!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sparky on 04/05/2008, 08:51 PM
Im into the PCE goodness... Burning Angels... what an ultimate shooter!!!! and have been raising hell with Dragon Saber and for the most frustrating game i have been playing it goes to... Formation ArmedF... shit its tough :( when you die it has a sound effect that seems to tease you!!!!!!!...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 04/06/2008, 08:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/05/2008, 08:51 PMIm into the PCE goodness... Burning Angels... what an ultimate shooter!!!! and have been raising hell with Dragon Saber and for the most frustrating game i have been playing it goes to... Formation ArmedF... shit its tough :( when you die it has a sound effect that seems to tease you!!!!!!!...
Yes! Armed F is tough as balls. I actually beat that motherf*cker, and used to have notes (I was going to write a FAQ). There are patterns to the bosses and some of the later ones are frustrating.

I like Armed F, despite its flaws and non-slick, non-Hollywood presentation.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Digi.k on 04/15/2008, 06:07 AM
Valkyrie no Densetsu

Just completed it yesterday and what a great game.   REALLY really shoulda made it stateside.  Anyway the japanese release has some of the nicest booklet art ever!!! 

here's a few of em' cause this game needs more love on this forum!!!  [-o<

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Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 04/15/2008, 11:22 AM
Hmm, that looks awesome, actually. What kind of game is it? RPG? Too hard to tell from the minute low-res screenshots on those manual pages.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 04/15/2008, 11:29 AM
Quote from: nat on 04/15/2008, 11:22 AMHmm, that looks awesome, actually. What kind of game is it? RPG? Too hard to tell from the minute low-res screenshots on those manual pages.
Vertically scrolling action seasoned with a dash of RPG, kinda like Fray.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 04/15/2008, 11:34 AM
yes.  Excellent game and plays much better than Fray imo.  Just wish I knew what the shopkeepers and other hut dwellers were saying to me.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: TR0N on 04/16/2008, 12:13 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/15/2008, 11:34 AMyes.  Excellent game and plays much better than Fray imo.  Just wish I knew what the shopkeepers and other hut dwellers were saying to me.
Well i've played the arcade version on,Namco Museum vol 5 for the PS1.

It's not that big of a deal far as what there saying though so dunno.

Later on i'll have to dig out my copy and see what it was.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Digi.k on 04/16/2008, 12:29 AM
The pc engine version of Valkyrie no Densetsu is different from the arcade especially later on as the levels are much different and from what I've read there is a boss not found on the arcade.  Not to mention the dreaded password system to continue at another day.

Also you will get to a point where you have to answer a random question correctly otherwise you get thrown back to the beginning of the level.. or mana/health points deducted.  Plus you might need to answer a question correctly in order to gain mana/health.. so thats a lil tricky but it just means a bit more of a challenge XD

I got the completed game up on youtube but some bits are missing.. as I'm sure you can obtain a special sword to defeat the final 2 bosses.. they took a LOOOOOONG time to kill with my "normal" upgraded sword (which was why I split it into 4 vids)..
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 04/26/2008, 11:09 PM
Played Valis II for the first time today.  What a disappointment. I find it hard to believe that some people think Valis I is weaker than this game.  Valis I is at leat 3 x the game this is.  II is ridiculously easy, insanely short- and a poor platformer with poor level structure and practically zero game strategy.  Gameplay is below average.  This left a bad taste in my mouth and after clearing it it felt like a waste of my time.  The music is highly overrated.  Cutscenes- though they have nice images- are tiny with little animation.  Plenty of load time on this one too.  Future Boy Conan is better than this.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 04/27/2008, 03:09 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/26/2008, 11:09 PMThe music is highly overrated. 
So true. Didn't I warn you about that? I have no idea why the soundtrack on Valis II gets hyped so much. When I played it for the first time, I found the tunes to be merely OK, and at their very best moments, simply "good."

Wouldn't come close to making a top 10 best-soundtrack-on-Turbo list, and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it didn't even touch a top 25 list.

Valis II's soundtrack isn't bad or anything, but the soundtrack in Valis III overall is much better, and more consistently "good" than that of II.

I find Valis II's audio composition especially disappointing considering Valis is a Telenet game, and Telenet games consistently feature some of the best music on the console.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 04/27/2008, 10:59 AM
Quote from: nat on 04/27/2008, 03:09 AMSo true. Didn't I warn you about that?
Yes you did  :)
I had to blast the game itself as well though  :x
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 04/27/2008, 09:44 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/26/2008, 11:09 PMPlayed Valis II for the first time today.  What a disappointment. I find it hard to believe that some people think Valis I is weaker than this game.  Valis I is at leat 3 x the game this is.  II is ridiculously easy, insanely short- and a poor platformer with poor level structure and practically zero game strategy.  Gameplay is below average.  This left a bad taste in my mouth and after clearing it it felt like a waste of my time.  The music is highly overrated.  Cutscenes- though they have nice images- are tiny with little animation.  Plenty of load time on this one too.  Future Boy Conan is better than this.
Regarding your comments about the music: Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!


Quote from: nat on 04/27/2008, 03:09 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/26/2008, 11:09 PMThe music is highly overrated. 
So true. Didn't I warn you about that? I have no idea why the soundtrack on Valis II gets hyped so much. When I played it for the first time, I found the tunes to be merely OK, and at their very best moments, simply "good."

Wouldn't come close to making a top 10 best-soundtrack-on-Turbo list, and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it didn't even touch a top 25 list.

Valis II's soundtrack isn't bad or anything, but the soundtrack in Valis III overall is much better, and more consistently "good" than that of II.

I find Valis II's audio composition especially disappointing considering Valis is a Telenet game, and Telenet games consistently feature some of the best music on the console.
Valis III's music is pretty darn generic compared to the brilliant, creative tunes in Valis II.  :twisted:

Since both you (nat) and Sinistron have uttered such blasphemous irreverence towards the sacred tunes of Valis II, let me explain.

(1) Really it is just a matter of musical preference.  :)  I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on Double Dragon II (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2961.0). And if you have Lady Phantom (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg34562#msg34562) (two decent tracks).
(2) I think most video game music (from SNES onwards) falls into the genre of muzak, but I try to appreciate it for what it is.
(3) Valis II, in many ways, transcends muzak. Or, at worst, it is really good muzak. Lots of creative stuff going on.
(4) Electronic / synth-pop / 80's / new romantics = some of my favorite genres
(5) Valis II 's music kicks your lame ass!
(6) See #5

:)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Keranu on 04/27/2008, 11:24 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/15/2008, 11:29 AM
Quote from: nat on 04/15/2008, 11:22 AMHmm, that looks awesome, actually. What kind of game is it? RPG? Too hard to tell from the minute low-res screenshots on those manual pages.
Vertically scrolling action seasoned with a dash of RPG, kinda like Fray.
Correction: Vertically, horizontally, AND diagnolly scrolling action  :mrgreen: ! It's a VHD, as John Brandstetter would put it!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 04/27/2008, 11:41 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/27/2008, 09:44 PM(1) Really it is just a matter of musical preference.  :)  I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on Double Dragon II (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2961.0). And if you have Lady Phantom (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg34562#msg34562) (two decent tracks).
(2) I think most video game music (from SNES onwards) falls into the genre of muzak, but I try to appreciate it for what it is.
(3) Valis II, in many ways, transcends muzak. Or, at worst, it is really good muzak. Lots of creative stuff going on.
(4) Electronic / synth-pop / 80's / new romantics = some of my favorite genres
(5) Valis II 's music kicks your lame ass!
(6) See #5
(1) I don't have Double Dragon II or Lady Phantom- but I'd be happy to take 'em off you to give my opinion  :)
(2) Not a fan of muzak or SNES  :)
(3) I don't see how there can be "Lots of creative stuff" going on in muzak- since muzak is created to be light filler renditions of other people's music.  Not even sure how you can praise the Valis II music and in the same breath call it "really good muzak" -- that's pretty bad  :)
(4) Progressive symphonic and math rock / jazz fusion = some of my favorite genres- exactly why (5) and (6) need not apply  :)

really good muzak is really really lame  :P

Just an opinion of course.  I'm actually not a total music snob like I'm coming off- I like a bit of everything- folk, alternative hip-hop and classic rock included- and that said I merely implied that Valis II's music was overrated- it isn't a complete waste- I just think that the high reverence held to it is more than drastic.  As Nat said- it'd be lucky to make a realistic top 25 list of best PCECD music- and I'd place it lower than that.  Pretty much all of Hudson's CD games have much better music for example- and nothing from Valis II stuck in my head.  My initial concerns however were on Valis II's poor gameplay, structure, and lack of strategy, difficulty and length.  This makes the music even worse than it already is as a good video game should be one great experience as a whole- with each element- whether it be music, sfx, graphics or gameplay among others- harmonizing into an almost religious synthesis.  Perhaps if I listened to Valis II's music on it's own merits I'd appreciate it more- but as I already said nothing jumped out at me.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: termis on 04/28/2008, 12:09 AM
I've played through I through III recently, and I'm in the last level for part IV.  I was never a big fan of the series before, but playing through them again makes me appreciate it a bit more this time.

As for the music for part II, I gotta agree with Sinistron & Nat.  Valis II's soundtrack is decent, but I can't ever recall going "wow" at the music.  And the gameplay is by far, far the crappiest of the series.  I'd think the only thing that really sold Part II to a large crowd is the whole "anime girls with skimpy outfits" thing.

Talking about Valis, part III gets a lot of love, but IV is quite solid.  For a "regular" CD-ROM2 game, it's probably one of the most polished looking titles I've come across.  It looks helluva lot better than a majority of the SCD titles out there, with good use of colors & parallex, and even the cut-scenes are tons better than part II.  (they must've come up with better compression algorithms by then, cause the images are a lot bigger & varied during cinemas than previous CD-entries, but the loading isn't so bad)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 04/28/2008, 12:58 AM
I want to beat III before I start IV.

I still haven't beaten that fucking bells part yet.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: termis on 04/28/2008, 01:02 PM
Quote from: nat on 04/28/2008, 12:58 AMI still haven't beaten that fucking bells part yet.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4581.msg76144#msg76144
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 04/30/2008, 01:34 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/27/2008, 11:41 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/27/2008, 09:44 PM(1) Really it is just a matter of musical preference.  :)  I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on Double Dragon II (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2961.0). And if you have Lady Phantom (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg34562#msg34562) (two decent tracks).
(2) I think most video game music (from SNES onwards) falls into the genre of muzak, but I try to appreciate it for what it is.
(3) Valis II, in many ways, transcends muzak. Or, at worst, it is really good muzak. Lots of creative stuff going on.
(4) Electronic / synth-pop / 80's / new romantics = some of my favorite genres
(5) Valis II 's music kicks your lame ass!
(6) See #5
(1) I don't have Double Dragon II or Lady Phantom- but I'd be happy to take 'em off you to give my opinion  :)
(2) Not a fan of muzak or SNES  :)
(3) I don't see how there can be "Lots of creative stuff" going on in muzak- since muzak is created to be light filler renditions of other people's music.  Not even sure how you can praise the Valis II music and in the same breath call it "really good muzak" -- that's pretty bad  :)
(4) Progressive symphonic and math rock / jazz fusion = some of my favorite genres- exactly why (5) and (6) need not apply  :)

really good muzak is really really lame  :P

Just an opinion of course.  I'm actually not a total music snob like I'm coming off- I like a bit of everything- folk, alternative hip-hop and classic rock included- and that said I merely implied that Valis II's music was overrated- it isn't a complete waste- I just think that the high reverence held to it is more than drastic.  As Nat said- it'd be lucky to make a realistic top 25 list of best PCECD music- and I'd place it lower than that.  Pretty much all of Hudson's CD games have much better music for example- and nothing from Valis II stuck in my head.  My initial concerns however were on Valis II's poor gameplay, structure, and lack of strategy, difficulty and length.  This makes the music even worse than it already is as a good video game should be one great experience as a whole- with each element- whether it be music, sfx, graphics or gameplay among others- harmonizing into an almost religious synthesis.  Perhaps if I listened to Valis II's music on it's own merits I'd appreciate it more- but as I already said nothing jumped out at me. 
Dude, I posted mp3's in that Double Dragon II thread, just right-click and download them. Give 'em a listen! :)

Anyway, I am arguing that Valis II transcends muzak, and that is why I love it so much. Sorry if I wasn't clear on that.

If comes down to personal preference, of course, but Valis II's soundtrack really stands out from other CD games across all consoles: I have been searching for more games, any games, that offer something even remotely similar to Valis II. Unfortunately, I've yet to find any, and believe me, I've been looking...

Perhaps you have to like synth-pop and eccentric stuff to appreciate Valis II? :)

As for math rock, I dig that as well, though I had to look at lists of "math rock" bands just now to see if I recognized anything. As far as I can tell, I am only familiar with older stuff (early 90's) since I was buying up all of these records like a fiend.

If you dig Drive Like Jehu's first album (Yank Crime isn't as good) and if you have perused Touch and Go's catalog (math rockers and beyond), then we're probably not the mortal enemies I thought we were :).

I'm actually more of a music fiend than a video game fiend, which maybe explains why I spend too much time defending the handful of excellent tunes from Dragon Spirit....
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 04/30/2008, 09:43 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/30/2008, 01:34 AMI'm actually more of a music fiend than a video game fiend, which maybe explains why I spend too much time defending the handful of excellent tunes from Dragon Spirit....
Dragon Spirit has great chip music and it really fits the laid back feel of the game- one of the reasons why I like it more than Dragon Saber.  :D

Last night I beat Dynastic Hero.  Loved it.  It felt shorter and much easier than Dragon's Curse- its predecessor and obvious model- but I felt it being a CD game was still justified- with the excellent music and colorful, bubbly graphics.  So far- without having beat the last boss in Bikkuriman and without having beat Monster Lair (but playing and owning both of them)- I'd rank the TG/PCE Wonder Boy adaptations as such- Dragon's Curse, New Adventure Island, Dynastic Hero, Bikkuriman World, and Monster Lair.  I love Monster Lair- so that being ranked last should tell you how I feel about this series.

I beat Last Alert last night too for the first time since I beat it back in the day when I first owned it.  A fun game- but not much in the way of strategy and challenge.  To clear this game with one life shouldn't be much of a task and all of the bosses (the "hardest" one being the sewer monster only because you can't waste your time as on that particular board you're given very little) are jokey- especially the final boss and that weapon he was building.  I'd say that this is more fun and campy than Bloody Wolf but definitely less of a challenge.

On a side note- and maybe someone can help me here- I tried to start up Exile II last night a few times but with no luck.  Problem was it kept telling me that there wasn't enough CD player memory for me to create a save file.  This puzzled me as I only had like six files at the moment.  So I erased all but two of them - erased my 100% Drac X clear and my Rainbow Islands file- neither which bothered me as it'd just give me an excuse to beat up Drac X again and for me to start from scratch again on the excellent Rainbow Islands - erased my Y's IV file which is okay because I wasn't far into it- but I also erased my girlfriend's Loom file which wasn't cool.  So I was left with two files- my clear of Lady Sword (so that I can access the nudie pics whenever I want  :P and my progress in Shape Shifter.  Guess what?  Exile II still said I didn't have enough memory.   :?: :?: :?:  What am I doing wrong here?  I even turned everything off, unplugged the unit- took a 1/2 hour walk outside, came back and got the same result.  Can someone help me here?  And yes- I KNOW that I need a tennokoe card- but aside from that- I don't get it.  I used to be able to have numerous files on the CD memory- it seems as of late the number of files I can hold are getting whittled down to nothing.  :evil:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Zeon on 04/30/2008, 09:47 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/30/2008, 01:34 AMI'm actually more of a music fiend than a video game fiend, which maybe explains why I spend too much time defending the handful of excellent tunes from Dragon Spirit....
Right on! Dragon Spirit wasn't the greatest game out there, but it does have some kick ass tunes.

Your not alone either in your love of video game music, the only music I listen to is chip music!

As for your save problems Sinistron, different games require different amounts of save space, I can't remember but does the TG-16 cd/duo tell you how much space each save is taking up? I do know that many times I couldn't even start a game until I formatted the system memory. I know this is because it had not been powered on in a while and therefore the saves were lost and the ram needed to be initialized. Maybe from all of the saving and deleting your cd system memory isn't "optimally organized" for lack of a better term? Or maybe Exile II is one of those games that eat up most of the save memory? I hate to say it but you may have to format it if you want to save in Exile II.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 04/30/2008, 10:55 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/30/2008, 09:43 AMCan someone help me here?  And yes- I KNOW that I need a tennokoe card- but aside from that- I don't get it.  I used to be able to have numerous files on the CD memory- it seems as of late the number of files I can hold are getting whittled down to nothing.  :evil:
Some games require more space than others. Might and Magic III, for example, requires the entire save game memory to be free in order to start. Perhaps Exile II is the same. I'm not sure-- I only started it up once for literally about 3 minutes to watch the intro cinema and see what gameplay was like. I don't remember what my save memory situation was like at that time.

You need a Ten no Koe so you don't have to worry about losing files.  :D
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 04/30/2008, 11:17 AM
looks like a format is in order.  Dang!  :(
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 04/30/2008, 11:29 AM
Not so fast, tex; a format may not be necessary.  Exile: Wicked Phenomenon is a greedy bastard and eats up 1155 of the 1726 save space 'chunks' (bits, bytes, nibbles?) and Shape Shifter is eating up an additional 177.  I don't know about Lady Sword's save file size, but it's quite possible that it's eating up more than 394 chunks and needs to be cleared out to make room for W.P.  Of course, the only thing that you'll be saving is Shape Shifter, so maybe a format is in order anyway.  For whatever it's worth, erasing Dracula X, Ys IV, and Loom's files cleared out 144, 47, and 66 chunks, respectively (I don't know about Rainbow Islands).

Quote from: Zeon on 04/30/2008, 09:47 AMI can't remember but does the TG-16 cd/duo tell you how much space each save is taking up?
No, though Order of the Griffon and Falcon will.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 04/30/2008, 11:35 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2008, 11:29 AMNo, though Order of the Griffon and Falcon will.
Also for those folks with flash carts, CCovell has a fantastic file manager utility that not only lists file sizes but allows you to manipulate them, edit them, even back up individual files. Not to mention the standard format, delete, etc. Of course you need a flash cart to be able to use it, but I've found that one utilitiy singlehandedly almost makes it worth the price of admission.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 04/30/2008, 12:29 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2008, 11:29 AMNot so fast, tex; a format may not be necessary.  Exile: Wicked Phenomenon is a greedy bastard and eats up 1155 of the 1726 save space 'chunks'
Jesus Jones- why the hell does this game use so much save memory?  What the hell is it saving other than a coded list of your items and levels?  :-s

Hmmm.  Thankfully I just stopped being such a crybaby and bought a tennokoe card.  It won't make up for all the files I erased- but at least I'll be able to save all the pervy pics of the fine ladies from my Lady Sword clear  :wink:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 04/30/2008, 12:45 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/30/2008, 12:29 PMJesus Jones- why the hell does this game use so much save memory?  What the hell is it saving other than a coded list of your items and levels?  :-s
Exile only takes up 96 for each save, so why W.P. is such a pig is a real mystery.  At least that's for three saves and not just one; Sim Earth and M&MIII allow only one save and nearly fill 'er up.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sparky on 05/03/2008, 08:21 PM
Splash Lake... aaaaww its so cute and alot of fun :D and Magical Dinosaur Tour, if your into dinos there lots of good & interesting stuff in there but probably won't get much more attention until my little girl gets her first project on Dinosaurs. :D
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/03/2008, 10:45 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 04/30/2008, 09:43 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/30/2008, 01:34 AMI'm actually more of a music fiend than a video game fiend, which maybe explains why I spend too much time defending the handful of excellent tunes from Dragon Spirit....
Dragon Spirit has great chip music and it really fits the laid back feel of the game- one of the reasons why I like it more than Dragon Saber.  :D
...

I beat Last Alert last night too for the first time since I beat it back in the day when I first owned it.  A fun game- but not much in the way of strategy and challenge.  To clear this game with one life shouldn't be much of a task and all of the bosses (the "hardest" one being the sewer monster only because you can't waste your time as on that particular board you're given very little) are jokey- especially the final boss and that weapon he was building.  I'd say that this is more fun and campy than Bloody Wolf but definitely less of a challenge.
Yeah, Last Alert isn't as satisfying to beat as other games because it is too easy. At least it is pretty long, but it would have been great if there was a difficulty setting (or unlockable).

In the past, I've mentioned that one of the koolest "subtle" touches that I loved in Last Alert is when our hero, Guy Kazama, yells "INDRA!!!!!!" when he's on the elevator at the end of the game. IIRC, there are two audio tracks-one with just the usual boss tune, one with boss tune + "INDRA!!!!!!". I also thought the ending credit music and "splashdown" ending sequence + credits was pretty satisfying, even though it isn't elaborate. Also, to back it up a bit, I forgot to mention that I always thought it was neat when Dr. Garcia (?) escaped and Guy ran after him and chased him into space. I'm a sucker for that sort of thing. It's a fun transition from one stage to the next. Maybe that's why I like the end of Bonk's Adventure so much!

Also, I wasn't the biggest fan of the character designs in Last Alert. I don't know how I would re-design them, but I always felt that they could be better (at least they are a step-up from the "Little People" found in R.B.I. Baseball (NES) and Power League, right?).

Don't get me wrong, I dig Last Alert, especially the different types of missions that it offered... I kinda wish they released a sequel-on-steroids.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Sinistron on 05/04/2008, 05:05 PM
yeah a sequel would've been choice- and it is the cat's ass when Guy yells approaching Indra- I actually got kind of freaked out and turned my head thinking someone was in the room with me- wasn't expecting it.  I too love when bosses are chased into outerspace just like in Megaman games.  Just would have been nice if just standing there shooting wasn't a way to beat the last few bosses.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/04/2008, 09:37 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 05/04/2008, 05:05 PMyeah a sequel would've been choice- and it is the cat's ass when Guy yells approaching Indra- I actually got kind of freaked out and turned my head thinking someone was in the room with me- wasn't expecting it.  I too love when bosses are chased into outerspace just like in Megaman games.  Just would have been nice if just standing there shooting wasn't a way to beat the last few bosses.
Yeah, Last Alert needed some tough bosses... maybe then it would have felt O.K. to get through the stages pretty easily--only to face a formidable foe at the end. The "laser boomerang" Generalissimo dude from Bloody Wolf is far more challenging than anything in Last Alert.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: OldRover on 05/04/2008, 10:40 PM
I've been playing Mysterious Song! :D Well, working on it, squashing bugs and adding new features too. Closing in on 100% game engine completion...still at 99% as of right now.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 05/04/2008, 11:30 PM
The one bug that would make me really, really happy to see dispatched is the snowy fade-out bug.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: termis on 05/05/2008, 01:56 AM
Beat Valis IV, finally finishing off all 4 of in the series.

Man, I'm awesome.  (It only took 4 months of on-and-off playing  :|)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: OldRover on 05/05/2008, 02:16 AM
Quote from: nat on 05/04/2008, 11:30 PMThe one bug that would make me really, really happy to see dispatched is the snowy fade-out bug.
It's been identified and is being worked out as we speak. :D
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 05/05/2008, 10:51 AM
Quote from: termis on 05/05/2008, 01:56 AMBeat Valis IV, finally finishing off all 4 of in the series.

Man, I'm awesome.  (It only took 4 months of on-and-off playing  :|)
Which one did you like best? Or can we expect an entire series review?
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/05/2008, 08:43 PM
Riot Zone
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Post by: esteban on 05/05/2008, 09:49 PM
Gain Ground SX, Double Dragon II, Fray, Kiadan 00 (sp?)

Gain Ground is even more fun than I remembered it to be, plus it has excellent music that really fits each stage.

I don't know what to think of Fray (piece of crap or easy joyride?), and Kiadan 00 seems like it might have potential, even though it initially doesn't grab you by the balls, so to speak.

Double Dragon II -- just confirming that the music complements each stage. It does.
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Post by: termis on 05/06/2008, 01:10 AM
Quote from: nat on 05/05/2008, 10:51 AM
Quote from: termis on 05/05/2008, 01:56 AMBeat Valis IV, finally finishing off all 4 of in the series.

Man, I'm awesome.  (It only took 4 months of on-and-off playing  :|)
Which one did you like best? Or can we expect an entire series review?
Part IV - and yup, a review:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5167.0
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/06/2008, 08:26 PM
Star Parodia
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/07/2008, 08:01 PM
Finally got Exile II rolling after receiving my Tennokoe card- I'm actually pretty far into it- level six- the second Baghdad stage.  I heard a whole lot about this US version's difficulty- so far I can't say that I see it.  I heard that you needed to be practically leveled all the way up to beat the second boss- Crully.  Well- I did have to level up quite a bit- but not to the second to last level like I heard.  Leveling up doesn't take as long as I feared either- it actually moves along pretty quick.  Now- on the sixth stage- I believe I'm at the penultimate level- at least judging by the power bar.  Using tonics and changing your characters up mid boss fights (especially for the mummy and sword boss) is quite important too. 

Overall I dig it. It has some things better than Exile I- some things worse.  As Runin mentioned- it's more linear- that isn't an improvement.  The hit detection is spotty.  Also the overworld graphics seem less impressive.  There is some really excellent music- one song in particular impressed me where it sounded like bagpipes- which could very well have been out of place in a board that looked to be inside of a pyramid- but somehow it worked beautifully.  The fighting stages have some impressive graphics with some nice parallex in some levels- and lastly being able to choose from five different characters is really nice.  I especially like to use the character Lawrence (though where I'm at now he's separated from the rest of the bunch and just got his ass beat by some giant heart looking thing) with his giant axe. 

I'll say it's not as good as Exile I- but judged on its own merits it's a solid game- leagues better than Valis II  :D.  I hope to finish it this week- the part I'm at now is pretty tricky with these giant bat bastards and lightning spitting dragons- but I get further each time I try.  A fun game.
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Post by: termis on 05/08/2008, 12:37 PM
Started a (another) wacky JP-only RPG: Aurora Quest: Otaku no Seiza in Another World (http://www.mobygames.com/game/turbografx-cd/aurora-quest-otaku-no-seiza-in-another-world)

So far, it's actually not bad.  Clean graphics, nice cinemas, decent tunes, stupid humor, and lot of WTF? moments you'd expect in a game like this.
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Post by: nat on 05/09/2008, 12:56 AM
Pack-in Video!

That game actually looks pretty good.
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Post by: GohanX on 05/09/2008, 02:33 AM
I've been stuck in a hotel in Arizona, and I forgot to pack the controller for the emulator-filled laptop. My only friend is my Turbo Express (and my DS, but I haven't even turned it on.)

I've mostly been playing Parodius, although I'm not nearly as good as I used to be.  I've also dabbled a bit in Shinobi, Blazing Lazers, and I played Parasol Stars for the first time ever.  I don't really understand what the heck is going on in that game yet, but it's pretty fun.

I'm actually looking forward to the 4 hour plane ride home now  :)
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/10/2008, 01:12 AM
Just beat Exile II- this time the Djinn boss didn't touch me- gave him a sound beating.  The final boss- that heart-on-a-wall guy- I wasn't expecting to be such a joke- that was pretty bad- like Mother Brain in the Gradius games- and what's up with the burp at the very end of the game?  Some dude burps and says something like "well that was silly" and then a chick laughs.  Felt like a giant middle finger- like "this game sucks- you wasted your time now here's your prize".  It didn't suck- it was okay- but pales next to Exile I.  I also didn't get much playtime out of it- first night I played it once- second night I got to what I didn't realize was the final board- and tonight the third night playing it I'm through it.  I remember getting much more playtime out of Exile I.  Again though it was okay.  Some good music in there.
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Post by: m3killer on 05/10/2008, 06:33 PM
bonk 1,2 and 3 there great games =]
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Post by: OceanBlueKirby on 05/10/2008, 11:05 PM
I'll be playing Dungeon Explorer for a while longer. I've beaten the game with the Fighter character yesterday, but I wish to obtain the level passwords for as many of the characters as desired (if not all of them). I'm currently using the Warlock character, and today I've gotten up to Level 3 with him. It's...slowly creeping up to be one of my favorite games, actually :P.
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/11/2008, 12:35 AM
There you go Kirby!  =D>

Played a whole bunch of shit today and just got done busting up Photo Boy for the umpteenth time.  Forgot that Hani and that weird looking boss from Doraemon/Cratermaze are in the museum board- who are these guys?  I'm assuming they're from some Japanese folklore or something as Hani and this guy are in games from Irem, Hudson and Face (and maybe others?)...

Got to play more Hanata Kadaka today too- Everyone needs this game- one of the most impressive hucards.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 05/11/2008, 02:21 AM
Playing Exile, Exile: Wicked Phenomenon, Dead Moon, and a bit of Tokimeki Memorial.  8)
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Post by: handygrafx on 05/11/2008, 04:21 AM
Been playing Alien Crush lately.
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/14/2008, 09:22 AM
Not much of a task- but I beat that Future Boy Conan game last night.  Some real good cutscene stuff there between each level (6 levels), and some truly great music (for my tastes)- but the game- aside from one or two tricky jumping bits- is pretty nonexistent.  Though I've never seen any of the Future Boy Conan episodes- I'm a Miyazaki fan so this was worth me picking up- even though the game is subpar.
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Post by: Arjak on 05/14/2008, 01:09 PM
I'm in the middle of:

-Cosmic Fantasy 2 - Ugh, it took me several tries just to get to the point where Laura is captured. Those monsters are tough! The opening battles are ridiculous, and the fact that all this ends with a bittersweet ending only makes it worse. The fact that-SPOILER ALERT!-Laura dies at the end-END SPOILER-should be on a top ten list of "That's Not Fair!" moments in video game history.

-Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes (Postponed)

Also, my little sister just so happens to be really good at Ys Book I & II! She is at the Noltia Glacier, but is taking a break.

I also just finished Last Alert. The voice acting actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Still, there are definitely a few 'WTF?' moments.
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Post by: CosMind on 05/14/2008, 02:53 PM
blazing lazers (again...  jeez, i'm not sure if i'll ever stop going back to this game)
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Post by: M1Savage on 05/14/2008, 10:16 PM
Just completed Zero 4 Champ. Also been playing Soldier Blade, Zero 4 Champ 2, Racing Spirits, Lords of Thunder and F1 Triple Battle.
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/14/2008, 10:20 PM
Quote from: m1savage on 05/14/2008, 10:16 PMJust completed Zero 4 Champ. Also been playing Soldier Blade, Zero 4 Champ 2, Racing Spirits, Lords of Thunder and F1 Triple Battle.
Hey man how is F1 Triple Battle?  Been seriously considering picking that one up.  Does it play nearly as good as Final Lap Twin?
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Post by: M1Savage on 05/14/2008, 11:11 PM
Well, it's got some really interesting options as far as different types of steering and such. I actually like almost all the PC Engine racing games so it's hard for me to say it's better or worse then Final Lap Twin.  8-[  I think you can pick it up fairly cheap so if you like these types of games I say give it a shot. Get Racing Spirits too if you don't already have it.
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Post by: TR0N on 05/14/2008, 11:25 PM
Sylphia and Legend of Hero Tonma  :mrgreen:

I'll say i wasn't expecting to get (sylphia) any time soon but a member hook me up on a copy for a good price.

Like most shooters by compile starts out easy,but by halfway through the game it get's tough.
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Post by: Turbo D on 05/14/2008, 11:27 PM
playing LoT right now. Just hooked up a newly acquired stereo system. LoT sounds bitchin' through it too!  8)
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/14/2008, 11:56 PM
Quote from: m1savage on 05/14/2008, 11:11 PMWell, it's got some really interesting options as far as different types of steering and such. I actually like almost all the PC Engine racing games so it's hard for me to say it's better or worse then Final Lap Twin.  8-[  I think you can pick it up fairly cheap so if you like these types of games I say give it a shot. Get Racing Spirits too if you don't already have it.
Thanks for your thoughts.  Yeah I have Racing Spirits- haven't given it a good day in court yet though- just a prelim.  Racing hucards I have Final Lap Twin, Out Run, Chase HQ, MotoRoader, Racing Spirits, Power Drift and F1 Circus- that's probably about how I'd rank 'em too- though admittedly Racing Spirits is the one I've yet to really give serious play time to.  From the little of it I've played though I didn't feel like it stacked up to Final Lap Twin- but Final Lap Twin also has killer chip tunes (among my favorite) and that quest mode going for it.  You're right though F1 Triple is dirt cheap so I really can't go wrong in buying it to see for myself.
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Post by: M1Savage on 05/15/2008, 08:08 AM
My biggest gripe with Racing Spirits is that it has some super annoying music in the game. I never really gave F1 Triple a chance until recently but it's grown on me. It can be real challenging depending on the steering type and engine you choose.
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Post by: turbokon on 05/20/2008, 10:46 PM
Tired of beating LOT so therefore I'm trying to beat GOT.  Never been able to beat the game yet.  I've gotten to the boss of Dark City, man that stage music soundtrack is bad ass.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 05/26/2008, 08:10 PM
My Metal Stoker playthrough on YouTube
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S6t1Vwsqi3s
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/27/2008, 09:30 PM
Just beat Hero Tonma for the first time- I've played it a few times before and got decently far (though it is a SHORT game)- this time I just ran through it.  Wasn't much of a challenge and damn the last boss is a joke.  Can't believe they gave him his own level with no stage or anything- just him.  I liked this game at first but after beating it my appreciation of it has worn down considerably- it plays decent enough, has some chip tunes I'm fond of and looks nice in spots- but it's just too damn short and simple.  In the same vein as Ninja Spirit for me- although Ninja Spirit is admittedly a better game.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/27/2008, 11:11 PM
Legend of Heroes: Dragon Slayer
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Post by: spenoza on 05/29/2008, 12:56 PM
Metal Stoker looks very similar to Granada on the Genesis. They are clearly different games, but they are definitely in a similar vein.
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/29/2008, 01:13 PM
Played Override for the first time last night and I was raving about it on the shoutbox- It is awesome- Definitely above average.  I'd put it in my top five favorite overhead hucard shooters.  To me it feels like Psycho Chaser, Final Blaster, Image Fight and Blazing Lazers thrown into a blender.  The graphics, color and music recall Psycho Chaser, the secondary weapons recall the weapons in Final Blaster and Image Fight (even the red Image Fight directional pods), and it has the kick-ass gameplay and the ability to push the screen further left or right like in Blazing Lazers.  It also has a huge shot that powers up when idle, a multitude of secondary weapons that can be powered up like 4 or five times, a regular shot that can be powered up, speed selection, great parallex on several levels, a boss rush, zero slowdown, blistering intense action and tons of enemies filling the screen.  Only drawback is perhaps it's a bit too easy- especially for a wriggler like myself- Playing it for the first time I already reached and almost defeated the final boss- but man this game has GREAT gameplay and like I said it's pretty intense.  All this and it's only a two meg cart- I was really surprised by this one- a definite recommendation.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 05/30/2008, 05:15 PM
Playing through "City Hunter"

This video was made the day I got the game out of my mailbox, rehearsing the stages wasn't too hard.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cGOAs1rQRmc
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Post by: Lochlan on 05/31/2008, 04:37 PM
Last night I finally got to the end boss of Bonk's Adventure.  Despite the power ups between the bosses, the boss rush is too hard.  The level-3 boss always kills me too many times with his air punching.

By the time I finally get to the real boss, I don't have enough lives to beat him.  (I seem to get hit whenever I hit him, too).

What a frustrating endgame.

Edit: although Last Alert is worse -- the last level in that game is so insanely cheap, which is bizarre given how easy the rest of the game is.
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Post by: nat on 05/31/2008, 04:52 PM
Maybe it's because I grew up on Bonk, but I find all the Bonk games insanely easy. Last time I played through Bonk's Adventure for high score in the high score area (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=3831.msg58469#msg58469) I had 27 lives in reserve after defeating the final boss. :)
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Post by: Lochlan on 05/31/2008, 06:35 PM
Quote from: nat on 05/31/2008, 04:52 PMMaybe it's because I grew up on Bonk, but I find all the Bonk games insanely easy.
Well, for me, the levels are easy, but a couple of those bosses' patterns are killing me.  Once I figure those out a bit better I'm sure I'll have an easier time.

Quote from: nat on 05/31/2008, 04:52 PMLast time I played through Bonk's Adventure for high score in the high score area (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=3831.msg58469#msg58469) I had 27 lives in reserve after defeating the final boss. :)
:o  Wow...27 lives...jeez.  I didn't even know it was possible to get that many.
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/31/2008, 07:43 PM
There's a lot of free guys and points spread around Bonk's Adventure Lochlan-

I beat Override last night- didn't use continues either. I'll spare you guys my relentless gushing on this title this time around.

My Terra Cresta II arrived today and I played it-
It's above average.  Some gorgeous background graphics here- a bit of parallex (third and fourth boards- although strangely each "stage" has two boards each with their own bosses that don't seem connected in any way- so the third board is called Stage 2-1).  I reached the 7th board- or Stage 4-1 as its called- wanted to keep going but Sue was egging me to take her to pick up her prescription.  Anyway- apart from the great backgrounds- it starts off kind of slow with not many enemies on screen- things only seem to start getting difficult from the fifth board on.  Even then its still a slow scrolling shooter- not really too intense- there's even some occasional slowdown (there is a select speed for your ship though- I kept it mostly on 3 or 4 (the highest)).  A lot of the enemies are reminiscent of enemy strings from Galaga.  The weapons are interesting- I'm not exactly sure how to explain it in detail yet but it seems that when you get a power-up you are able to switch up and place an option- or several options- in front of you up to three times for a strong wave laser. Interestingly before each board starts you can change the firing direction of the different power-up shells.  A lot of common shooter stuff is thrown at you, like exploding volcanoes, creeping vines, and maze like wall structures- however it seems almost like a fairly new experience due to the detailed (for a chip game) graphics.  The music seemed pretty decent- nothing that really grabbed me by the balls though.  The bosses have some interesting patterns but are easier to beat than the actual levels.  Overall I'd say it's an above average overhead hucard shooter- but not on the level where I place The Star Soldier games, Blazing Lazers, Override and Image Fight.  I place it higher than Final Blaster- it feels like a better play- but not by a whole lot.  So what exactly makes this an above-average shooter?  The background graphics for the most part- also I love having a tiny ship- especially when there's good hit detection- I was amazed that at times I was even able to wriggle through enemies that came out on a string- some good wriggling action though nothing as intense as Override- however it doesn't try to be so intense- it's pretty laid back for the most part- and it establishes a solid mood.  Is it worth the 100+ it regularly goes for on EBay?  No.  If you want overhead hucard shooter action at this speed you might want to save your money and pick up Final Blaster or Galaga '88/90 (though I'm sure a good number of us here have Galaga)- or you might not- lol.  It's your call.  I picked up the hucard loose for 50 on EvilBay- thanks to runin for showing me the link. 

So it's pretty good- solid even- just not great.  Definitely worth playing- but not at the high price.  If you're looking for an intense overhead hucard shooter this isn't it.  Get the Soldier games, Image Fight, BL and Override.  If you're looking for an expensive mostly laid back shooter with lush background graphics- then this is your ticket.
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Post by: nat on 05/31/2008, 07:49 PM
I think TC2 is a great game, and the music will grow on you. Trust me. :)
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Post by: Sinistron on 05/31/2008, 07:52 PM
I do think the game's above average Nat- but I must admit that I feel kind of spoiled after just being shocked by the awesomeness of the 2-meg Override  :P
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Post by: nat on 05/31/2008, 08:33 PM
Next time I see Override for a decent price I'll grab it. Nobody's ever mentioned it before-- I've overlooked it many times.
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Post by: Sinistron on 06/01/2008, 05:38 AM
You know Nat you're 110% right.  My opinion of Terra Cresta II is completely different- I had to just pause the game now to come in and say that.  I think honestly from just playing a more busy and fluid shooter to then playing a slow one with backgrounds that are so pretty that your mind wavers that I wasn't able to judge it correctly.   The music is also MUCH better than I initially thought it to be.  The music, graphics, bosses and interesting weapon system definitely make this top shelf- it's definitely the best of the slower type shooters- makes the Dragon Spirit games look like trash in comparison.  I also like when you collect all of the ship pieces- cool shit.  This would be a great game to zone out too- another reason why I'm loving it so much right now at 5:30 in the morning  :)  Ceti you'll love this game.

ps Now I see that there really aren't bosses in the Stage .0's and that their themes are intertwined with the .2 Stages.   #-o

I also have to say now that yes, this game is worth getting- but only if it sounds like your cup of tea, and hopefully for cheaper than what it goes for.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 06/01/2008, 10:29 AM
I played Download for  abit. I really need to put more effort into it,its pretty damn nice. Pretty good change of pace from the typical stuff I have been playing for sure.
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Post by: nat on 06/02/2008, 02:07 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 06/01/2008, 10:29 AMI played Download for  abit. I really need to put more effort into it,its pretty damn nice. Pretty good change of pace from the typical stuff I have been playing for sure.
Hell yeah, the Download games are some very underrated shooters on the system. Unique, interesting, challenging, and all around great fun. Good soundtracks too.

I've beaten both of them.... good times. Although I personally prefer the first-- it's tougher than the 2nd and just "hit the spot" a little better for me. The 2nd game was an easy clear, cleared it the first time I played it.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 06/02/2008, 10:41 AM
I understand in Download 2 Adolf Hitler makes another appearance
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Post by: CrackTiger on 06/02/2008, 07:36 PM
Quote from: HypeG on 06/02/2008, 10:41 AMI understand in Download 2 Adolf Hitler makes another appearance
I haven't played through it, but his mug is on the cover.
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Post by: TR0N on 06/02/2008, 11:35 PM
Street Fighter 2
Sylphia

Afther a short run on the famicom the duo-r is out again.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/03/2008, 06:36 PM
Order of the Griffon, working on another quickie video..

Shocking this is my first Turbo game I have reviewed...

What took me so long??
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Post by: nat on 06/04/2008, 01:04 AM
I have to admit, your video made the game look really good.

That's one of the last US releases I have yet to pick up.
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Post by: MurderDate on 06/04/2008, 10:00 AM
great review, TurboStar.   I had a good time playing OotG when I gave it a go as well.  Took me an entire day just to get started. I couldn't make it beyond that dungeons with the red/blue pools..  it was just so crazy hard for me I figured I had no chance of making it after that. I will say I had a ton of fun setting up my characters and basically learning how to play, though.  The battles can be really fun, too.
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Post by: nat on 06/05/2008, 07:09 PM
Dragon Egg- I just cleared this game my second time with it, I only got it [from electrohaze] like a week ago. My opinion of this game reflects runinruder's exactly, so just see his review here (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg90668#msg90668) and be done with it.

The only thing that I can add is that I was initially turned off by this game as the graphics in the first level, unlike the rest of the game, are a horrible, ugly dark brown mess. As a matter of fact, I would have never bothered with this game at all had it not been for runin's review. Once you get past the first area, the visuals pick up for the better. This game boats some really neat Mode 7-ish effects (put to great use, mind you, not pointlessly implemented like so many SNES games) and the game plays really smoothly without a hint of slowdown. Anyway, that's all I'm gonna say really, just see runin's review.
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Post by: hindsr1976 on 06/05/2008, 10:36 PM
Right now Bomberman 93 and Castlevania: Rondo Blood finaly got an original.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/06/2008, 12:48 AM
Quote from: hindsr1976 on 06/05/2008, 10:36 PMRight now Bomberman 93 and Castlevania: Rondo Blood finaly got an original.
Same here - Drac X is getting lots of play time with a bunch of Skweek between whipping sessions.  The little fuzz ball is really cute and the arcade style action is great; unfortunately, it's a bit repetitive and there should be a law barring non-simultaneous two player modes.
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Post by: nat on 06/08/2008, 02:39 AM
Power Golf- This is one of those rare instances where I owned & played a sequel before owning and/or playing it's predecessor. Either way, Power Golf 2 is definitely the better title in just about every area. All that said, Power Golf isn't half bad and probably doesn't entirely deserve it's bad rap. It showed up in my mailbox today, all new fresh and sealed from SimpleSimon's store, costing me a total of about $13 (yes, that's even after the hefty shipping from Europe). Not bad considering $13 doesn't even get me three gallons of gas these days.

For a golf game, it's about as bare bones as they come, but it gets the job done. Gameplay wise the only thing that seemed a little funky was control of the shot (stroke power & curve). The game utilizes the classic power meter most golf games love to use, but I found it incredibly difficult to stop the meter where I wanted (I don't have this problem in other golf games that use this method) and even the slightest inaccuracy in this regard caused my drive to curve substantially to the left or right. Once I got the hang of it, it wasn't too bad but it was definitely touchier than it should have been.

I played through the entire standard single-player mode and other than the quirk mentioned above, it was a pleasant enough experience. There is only one in-game tune but it's pleasant enough and didn't get on my nerves. There's only one course you can play, but what do you expect from a 1980's golf simulation? I should add however that I've always been into video golf games. There are two kinds of video golf lovers-- those who enjoy the game for what it is, and what I call "arcade" golf lovers. I'm something of the former, where the latter folks view it as "just another video game" and tend to get impatient easily with typical golf simulations, just wanting the game to hurry up and move along. As a youngster I started my video golfing playing MacGolf on our Mactintosh Plus in the mid to late 80's where in between shots it took anywhere from 60 full seconds to 2 minutes to re-draw the scenery. Any minor delays present in any of the Turbo golf games seem like nanoseconds by comparison and thus my game of Power Golf seemed to go quickly and smoothly.

In the long run though, unless you're into video golf games on some level, Power Golf will probably come across as much too primitive and you'll have more fun pointing and laughing at the dated course graphics than with the gameplay itself. Those people, along with the "arcade golfers," are better off passing up Power Golf in favor of Power Golf 2 or another golf game (runinruder keeps telling me Fine Shot Golf from Human is the best golf game on the system but I've yet to try it out). For those folks like me who grew up on MacGolf or any of the multiple golf games on the Amiga 500/1000, pick up Power Golf on the cheap and you'll probably enjoy an afternoon reminiscing about playing video golf on your computer after school as a youngster.
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Post by: jboypacman on 06/08/2008, 08:24 PM
Ok the last couple of days i have been playing lots of Lords of Thunder and Dracula X. :D
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Post by: Paisa49 on 06/09/2008, 03:05 PM
Devil's Crush and Legendary Axe for me.
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Post by: MurderDate on 06/09/2008, 03:15 PM
I can really love a good golf game.  I forget the name of the game I played back in my first run of video game hobby (circa '86-'92) but it was an entirely lost memory (now a foggy memory) until the Neo Geo fell into my lap with it's two funny and cute golf games.
It's a shame the Turbo doesn't have a real gem of a golf game of it's own (but we DO have WCT/FLT).  Could you imagine a post-Magical Chase golf game by Quest in '93? (akin to the Turf Masters/Metal Slug thing on the Geo)

The Turbo really ended on a high note..  If they could've just hung in there for a few more titles there's a good chance we'd have one or a few more age-defying classics.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/10/2008, 12:18 AM
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari
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Post by: Sinistron on 06/10/2008, 06:52 PM
Wow Dragon Egg! was easy- I know you guys said it was easy- but man only game I have that's easier is Niko Niko Pun.  Was a nice ten minute diversion though I guess...   :|

It's got to be a kid's game though I'm assuming...
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 06/10/2008, 07:11 PM
I just got Burning Angels.

I almost called the Riot Police on stage 4
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Post by: nat on 06/10/2008, 08:48 PM
Quote from: Sinistron on 06/10/2008, 06:52 PMWow Dragon Egg! was easy- I know you guys said it was easy- but man only game I have that's easier is Niko Niko Pun.  Was a nice ten minute diversion though I guess...   :|

It's got to be a kid's game though I'm assuming...
Nice game though, eh?

Too bad it was so easy.

On the "easy" note...


Somer Assault-- This game is right up there with Dragon EGG! as far as difficulty (or lack thereof) goes. You are a slinky, and your mission is to thwart an evil sorceress' plans to take over the world. The best I could describe this game is as a platform/shooter hybrid. You'll slink through all 12 levels in no time. The boss characters, all somehow related to the Zodiac are slightly more challenging than the levels themselves but you should have no trouble 1cc'ing the game on your first or second try. That is, until the final boss battle(s). You'll face a gauntlet of all 12 bosses all over again, in sequence, and then be confronted with the evil sorceress who's spirit proceeds to take on many different forms. The final boss gauntlet and battles themselves probably take up more time than the rest of the game combined (!!!).  I had no trouble clearing the game up until this point, however, I died on my initial encounter with the sorceress. While you have unlimited continues, you are only granted three lives and your, uhm, slinky is reverted to his weakest level. Also, you have to start the final battle all over again. I spent 40 minutes devising patterns and plans to best the sorceress, who then changes into three evil slinkys, and then changes a second time into three evil heads, only to fail, fail, fail every time. I think the object is probably to reach this point fully powered up and just, uh, don't die. I never did beat the three heads, so I have no idea if they morph again, but needless to say after 40 minutes I was extremely frustrated. It's a pity they didn't make the difficulty in this game a little more balanced, as you'll have lots of fun slinking around the stages trying to find the boss room. The level designs are very good for the most part, with a few that felt like they were thrown together fairly quickly. Graphics are top-notch with great character design and excellent shading on everything. You're also treated to a superb soundtrack that is just delightful which I'm 99% sure was done by the same guy who did Dungeon Explorer (both games were developed by Atlus). Expect more upbeat stuff here and less of the somber you get with DE, although just a few of the musical cues sound like they were taken straight out of DE.  I'd be utterly shocked if the same person wasn't responsible for both game's music. Despite the horrendously unbalanced difficulty, I'd still recommend this game. It's unique enough that it's got something for everyone... I sure as hell have never played anything like it, and all the good here was good enough to make the negatives seem insignificant. It's gonna bug me that I didn't finish off the final battle though, so I'll probably give it another go in a day or two. At least this time I'll know it's imperative to be fully powered up by the final battle.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/11/2008, 12:57 AM
The only real challenge for most of Somer Assault is being able to find the boss before time runs out.  It's almost ridiculously easy if set your birthdate for the first stage, though it's better to set it for the last in preparation for the boss guantlet.

Quote from: MurderDate on 06/09/2008, 03:15 PMI can really love a good golf game.  I forget the name of the game I played back in my first run of video game hobby (circa '86-'92) but it was an entirely lost memory (now a foggy memory) until the Neo Geo fell into my lap with it's two funny and cute golf games.
It's a shame the Turbo doesn't have a real gem of a golf game of it's own (but we DO have WCT/FLT).  Could you imagine a post-Magical Chase golf game by Quest in '93? (akin to the Turf Masters/Metal Slug thing on the Geo)
Have you tried Go! Go! Birdie Chance?  It sounds like it'd be right up your alley.
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Post by: Sinistron on 06/12/2008, 12:37 AM
Just cleared Genji Tsushin Agedama.  Great game, fantastic even  :).  Boss rush at the end conducted by a wizard , when you beat the wizard gun turrets guard a bunker- it is difficult to not get hit at least once by the wizard's two ghouls or by the gun turrets.  Then a giant purple face does some attack patterns and slopes his eyes toward you- I actually only had one hit left when I beat him- took a few tries.  Clear number 63  :D
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 06/14/2008, 03:44 PM
My latest video

Beat the infamous Burning Angels
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oRn4QgJJ58M
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Post by: esteban on 06/30/2008, 09:46 AM
Quote from: nat on 06/10/2008, 08:48 PMDespite the horrendously unbalanced difficulty, I'd still recommend this game. It's unique enough that it's got something for everyone... I sure as hell have never played anything like it, and all the good here was good enough to make the negatives seem insignificant. It's gonna bug me that I didn't finish off the final battle though, so I'll probably give it another go in a day or two. At least this time I'll know it's imperative to be fully powered up by the final battle.
You have to beat the game, dude. I agree that it is a game that should be recommended to folks. It is an odd melding of genres, so it certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea. Personally, I love the puzzle+action+shooting+bizzarro mechanics of this game.

Now, if I could just get you to start showin' some love for Veigues (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=723.msg3936#msg3936) ...

I don't have Mesopotamia (yet!) ... I wonder if TTi tinkered with the difficulty levels of the game. Wouldn't it be wonderful if Mesopotamia was more challenging?
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Post by: Radiantsvgun on 06/30/2008, 09:21 PM
Just finished some Spriggan.
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Post by: Sinistron on 07/01/2008, 08:58 AM
Power League II Pennant Mode- finally beat the team that was proving to be a real nightmare- The Carks.  Whenever they choose their left-handed pitcher for their starter he's all nastiness and really brings the business.  Well- last night- my team (the Drums) destroyed the Carks 14 zip for their seventh victory.  Knocked that left handed clown for a few loops- even rocked a grand slam off him and then they finally took his tired ass out.  I believe there's two more matches for the pennant and then I can finally chalk up Power League II as another clear.

My 1,000th post- popped my Punchy Pedro cherry.  Happy Birthday to me and all that good shit.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 07/01/2008, 04:37 PM
Fighting Run had me pissed me off reeeeeeeaaaal badly today.

It's that Dan Fujiyama (B-Section Pilot C, the one with the Shogun mask), he'll mind-fuck the shit out of you with his speed and his flame thrower in addition to the obstacles
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Post by: Sinistron on 07/03/2008, 09:01 AM
Was great to finally play Street Fighter II last night on the ol' Turbo- I've played this game countless times in the past but never owned a copy myself- being that I only collected TG and I didn't have a reverse tap and avenue 6's...  Thankfully Nat modded me a reverse tap earlier this year and my avenue 6 pads arrived this week.  Went to test it out last night and wound up beating it using Chun Li though I couldn't remember how to do her helicopter move  :oops:...  I know tons of people have beat this already but I've never beaten it before though I've played it countless times- you know how it is if you don't own it- I'd be playing in arcades but there'd always be some little punk jumping in who mastered all of Ken's moves and would make me look like dogshit in two seconds- and playing at friends' houses was just a parade of matches between friends- no real chance to play through the game one player.  Well anyway- was a special delight for me to finally play this on my TG.   :)

And oh yeah- what's with some of these guys being misnamed?  Vega wasn't Vega and M. Bison wasn't M. Bison...
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 07/03/2008, 10:07 AM
Alternating between Neutopia and Dungeon Explorer.
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Post by: nat on 07/03/2008, 10:45 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 07/03/2008, 09:01 AMWas great to finally play Street Fighter II last night on the ol' Turbo- I've played this game countless times in the past but never owned a copy myself- being that I only collected TG and I didn't have a reverse tap and avenue 6's...  Thankfully Nat modded me a reverse tap earlier this year and my avenue 6 pads arrived this week.  Went to test it out last night and wound up beating it using Chun Li though I couldn't remember how to do her helicopter move  :oops:...  I know tons of people have beat this already but I've never beaten it before though I've played it countless times- you know how it is if you don't own it- I'd be playing in arcades but there'd always be some little punk jumping in who mastered all of Ken's moves and would make me look like dogshit in two seconds- and playing at friends' houses was just a parade of matches between friends- no real chance to play through the game one player.  Well anyway- was a special delight for me to finally play this on my TG.   :)

And oh yeah- what's with some of these guys being misnamed?  Vega wasn't Vega and M. Bison wasn't M. Bison...
The naming in the Turbo version is actually "correct."

The versions you are used to playing are actually the ones with the guys misnamed-- domestic US ports which had the names altered because of potential racial issues.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/03/2008, 11:15 AM
Quote from: Sinistron on 07/03/2008, 09:01 AMAnd oh yeah- what's with some of these guys being misnamed?  Vega wasn't Vega and M. Bison wasn't M. Bison...
They rotated the three names (M. Bison to Balrog, Balrog to Vega, and Vega to M. Bison) to lessen the chances of being sued by the ear chomper for infringement.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/03/2008, 03:00 PM
I'm still pounding away on Dragon Spirit. Unfortunately, I'm still suffering from Loser Spirit. I can only get to the boss on level 6. I'm getting close, but not quite there just yet. However, I know I will prevail in the end.  8)
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Post by: LEO EL INCOMPARABLE on 07/13/2008, 09:57 AM
 :D I'm playing shape shifter.
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Post by: nat on 07/13/2008, 01:58 PM
Nice, SS is one of the best games on the system. You're in for a challenge though, make no mistake.
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Post by: geise on 07/13/2008, 05:17 PM
I'm taking a stroll down memory lane and playing Dungeon Explorer.  I still love it!  I love the sequel, but this game will always be one of my favorites.
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Post by: atr3yu on 07/13/2008, 07:33 PM
Super Raiden, I can make it to level 3 without dying. I am also playing New Adventure Island, ah the memories!!
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/14/2008, 01:44 PM
Quote from: atr3yu on 07/13/2008, 07:33 PMSuper Raiden, I can make it to level 3 without dying. I am also playing New Adventure Island, ah the memories!!
Sounds like some good gamin' you got goin' on over there.  :mrgreen:

I'd like to get Super Raiden sometime to see the differences between that and the HuCARD.
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Post by: atr3yu on 07/14/2008, 01:59 PM
Ah I am cheating as I am using a ISO myself till I can buy it, but there is NO difference except the audio is 1,000 times better. I have all the TGCD/PCE CD-ROM images but I really prefer the "real" thing. I just like to try it before I buy it to make sure I don't waste any cash. Besides it is the only way I can play Rondo of Blood in English.
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Post by: oldskool on 07/14/2008, 10:40 PM
Tricky Kick
Thanks Wind!
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 08/03/2008, 11:03 AM
Far East of Eden II, jumping between both PC Engine and Nintendo DS versions

I am having a little problem though.

I'm trying to get to the Tengu retreat where the Kagerou spell is (on the southwest end of Map 1), but the Dark Orchid's tentacles are sticking out of the ground and blocking the path.
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Post by: Paisa49 on 08/04/2008, 11:22 AM
Quote from: geise on 07/13/2008, 05:17 PMI'm taking a stroll down memory lane and playing Dungeon Explorer.  I still love it!  I love the sequel, but this game will always be one of my favorites.
I don't enjoy Dungeon Explorer as much when I'm playing it solo. DE is infinitely better when you have the multitap going.
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Post by: Gogan on 08/04/2008, 06:13 PM
Splash Lake
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Post by: RyGuy on 08/07/2008, 08:52 PM
China Warrior  ](*,)
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Post by: CrackTiger on 08/08/2008, 02:24 AM
Quote from: Ninja Spirit on 08/03/2008, 11:03 AMFar East of Eden II, jumping between both PC Engine and Nintendo DS versions

I am having a little problem though.

I'm trying to get to the Tengu retreat where the Kagerou spell is (on the southwest end of Map 1), but the Dark Orchid's tentacles are sticking out of the ground and blocking the path.
You'll get to pick it up later on after defeating an orchid.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 08/08/2008, 03:17 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/08/2008, 02:24 AM
Quote from: Ninja Spirit on 08/03/2008, 11:03 AMFar East of Eden II, jumping between both PC Engine and Nintendo DS versions

I am having a little problem though.

I'm trying to get to the Tengu retreat where the Kagerou spell is (on the southwest end of Map 1), but the Dark Orchid's tentacles are sticking out of the ground and blocking the path.
You'll get to pick it up later on after defeating an orchid.
Ah thanks. In the FAQ's I used, at that point of the game they don't mention the tentacles and make it sound like that path is readily accessible
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Post by: Arjak on 09/02/2008, 04:57 PM
I recently started trying to play Vasteel, but God, is it ever hard! After several hours of playing, I still can't beat the first board. ](*,)
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Post by: MotoRoaderMike on 09/02/2008, 05:51 PM
I haven't touched my Turbo in months. I STILL don't have enough games for it.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/03/2008, 09:23 AM
Quote from: MotoRoaderMike on 09/02/2008, 05:51 PMI haven't touched my Turbo in months. I STILL don't have enough games for it.
Don't neglect your Turbo!  [-X

...or pay the consequences, as these turbo madness victim videos graphically illustrate:

http://youtu.be/x2ODi-gcf-U

http://youtu.be/A8upJrsZpuk
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 09/04/2008, 12:57 AM
joe's video was better- I need to learn better editing tricks.
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Post by: OldRover on 09/04/2008, 10:29 AM
Quote from: Arjak on 09/02/2008, 04:57 PMI recently started trying to play Vasteel, but God, is it ever hard! After several hours of playing, I still can't beat the first board. ](*,)
Once you get the hang of handling your ATACs, it gets far easier. I had trouble with it the very first time, but the second time I absolutely slaughtered it and have had no trouble since. Understanding the capabilities of each machine is important too, and figuring out the fastest way to reach each city given the environments around them. Exploiting weaknesses in the enemy's AI also helps tremendously...enemy ATACs will not fire their missles until they are perfectly aligned with you, so it's very, very easy to bait them into firing repeatedly and wasting their missiles. Watch out for ATACs that have charge times on missile fire though...if you try the "bait and evade" tactic with them, you have to use good timing or else they might send a missile up your tail. :D An ATAC without missiles is largely a sitting duck, even against much weaker ATACs (of course, this doesn't exactly apply to some of the super-powered ATACs such as Stormer or the ultra-badass Reaper that can just punch you to death or fill you full of powerful bullets). Another thing to get under control is the firing of your own missiles. Some ATACs fire right away, some have a charge time. If you play as Falial, an army of Grunts (Grunt, Sandgrunt, or Aquagrunt) can be very effective in keeping back some of the bigger enemy ATACs. If you play as Stefan, Blenders do the same for him (Scouts are largely useless, though they do pack one hell of an arsenal of missiles). Both of these ATACs fire their missiles immediately. ATACs like Leech, Disruptor, and Bile have charge times on their missiles, so a good way of using them is to start firing, THEN aim your shot rather than aim and fire. When I play as Stefan, I can play through many of the land maps only building Blenders and finishing off the enemy base with a Bile or two. If you need any further help with the game, let me know. :D

Anyways, I'm not playing anything at the moment, as my TG is at my new house where there's no power just yet.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on 09/04/2008, 12:14 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/03/2008, 09:23 AM
Quote from: MotoRoaderMike on 09/02/2008, 05:51 PMI haven't touched my Turbo in months. I STILL don't have enough games for it.
Don't neglect your Turbo!  [-X

...or pay the consequences, as these turbo madness victim videos graphically illustrate:

http://youtu.be/x2ODi-gcf-U

http://youtu.be/A8upJrsZpuk
Haha I actually thought about making my own one as well....

In fact I had a couple new ideas myself, as far as how I get killed by my Duo-R. But I want to use special fx like electricity.

I'll definitely use the "I'll Kill You" voice clip from Soldier Blade
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/04/2008, 02:58 PM
Quote from: Ninja Spirit on 09/04/2008, 12:14 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/03/2008, 09:23 AM
Quote from: MotoRoaderMike on 09/02/2008, 05:51 PMI haven't touched my Turbo in months. I STILL don't have enough games for it.
Don't neglect your Turbo!  [-X

...or pay the consequences, as these turbo madness victim videos graphically illustrate:

http://youtu.be/x2ODi-gcf-U

http://youtu.be/A8upJrsZpuk
Haha I actually thought about making my own one as well....

In fact I had a couple new ideas myself, as far as how I get killed by my Duo-R. But I want to use special fx like electricity.

I'll definitely use the "I'll Kill You" voice clip from Soldier Blade
haha. Using the Soldier Blade voice clip would be most awesome.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: NecroPhile on 09/04/2008, 03:13 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/04/2008, 02:58 PMhaha. Using the Soldier Blade voice clip would be most awesome.  :mrgreen:
Especially if used in conjunction with the "I'll be back" voice sample.  8)
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Post by: drdre on 09/04/2008, 10:02 PM
Bloody Wolf  :D and Legend of Xanadu II- I was playing Military Madness for a while, but then the madness hit me and I had to put it away......
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 09/06/2008, 08:48 PM
I just beat BLoody Wolf again last night, so now I am playing Sinistron.

I was playing Sidearms, but that game pisses me off.   >_<
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Post by: Ratix on 09/16/2008, 08:39 PM
right now i am playing Deep Blue. and i seem to be stuck on Scene A. and i have no idea when a boss fight happens. anyone know what i am doing? maybe if i look up the manual. still nothing
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Post by: nat on 09/22/2008, 09:25 PM
HAHA, that's classic. You'll know when a boss fight happens. If you don't, you haven't got to one yet. Keep trying. The game is initially tough until you figure out it's nuances. Pointers: Avoid the purple bubbley weapon to start, by far the best weapon is the blue swirl, but it's kind of weak until you power it up. You have to collect a number of the blue swirls subsequently, it will power the weapon up one level each time you collect one. Just avoid the purple one.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 09/23/2008, 06:53 AM
Yeah, and if you have a TurboStick, use slow. Not only does it make the game beatable in the later stages (I mean "Scenes"...how stupid is that?? What ever happened to "Stage 1"...what's this "Scene A" froufrou nonsense?), but it also stops you from dying by continually recharging your life.

Man, beating that game was hardly worth the effort I put into it.
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Post by: mobiusclimber on 09/23/2008, 02:14 PM
I've been playing Splatterhouse, but I can't seem to figure out how to get past level 2. Those weird floating spiky landmind things are indestructible, Jason can't jump to save his life, and the power slide doesn't seem to do anything either. I tried gamefaqs but every faq seemed to be about the arcade version, where you can jump over them.

I also just got a Japanese RPG on the Hu-Card, can't think of the name right now. Not sure how much I'll be playing it tho as it's very similar to the early Ys series, and I'm not a fan of running into enemies to kill them.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 09/23/2008, 03:29 PM
MobiusClimber,
I remember having to jump slightly to the left as those spiky landmine things are coming at me...then "hook around" to the right, and you should clear it. It really isn't very hard.
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Post by: nat on 09/23/2008, 05:31 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 09/23/2008, 06:53 AMYeah, and if you have a TurboStick, use slow. Not only does it make the game beatable in the later stages (I mean "Scenes"...how stupid is that?? What ever happened to "Stage 1"...what's this "Scene A" froufrou nonsense?), but it also stops you from dying by continually recharging your life.

Man, beating that game was hardly worth the effort I put into it.
Using SLOW mode completely defeats the purpose of playing the game.... You're just taking advantage of a glitch in the code and cheating. Where's the fun in that?
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Post by: mobiusclimber on 09/23/2008, 05:35 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 09/23/2008, 03:29 PMMobiusClimber,
I remember having to jump slightly to the left as those spiky landmine things are coming at me...then "hook around" to the right, and you should clear it. It really isn't very hard.
To quote Neo in the Matrix, "Whoa."  :lol: I had no idea you could do that, I thought it was a regular side-scroller with just the one plane, no ducking around stuff.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 09/23/2008, 06:44 PM
QuoteUsing SLOW mode completely defeats the purpose of playing the game.... You're just taking advantage of a glitch in the code and cheating. Where's the fun in that?
"Where's the fun in that?"

...It's Deep Blue we're talking about, so I think the answer to that question is obvious.

The only enjoyable (in my opinion) thing about that game is the opening music piece. Sometimes I'll load the chip, let it play, and then move on to something else.


But to address your point more legitimately, I have to say it's not my fault that the Slow feature regenerates life; I use Slow because I need to slow the game down to beat it. I feel a game is still righteously beaten if you used slow to do it.

Although I'm probably VERY alone in that opinion....
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Post by: nat on 09/23/2008, 06:46 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 09/23/2008, 06:44 PMAlthough I'm probably VERY alone in that opinion....
No doubt. Especially being someone who has beaten the game legitimately, I have NO respect for your "accomplishment."  :wink:
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 09/23/2008, 07:53 PM
Legendary Axe II - so much more 16-bit than the original!!     8)
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Post by: turbofan1 on 09/23/2008, 11:01 PM
I always thought Legendary Axe II was A underrated game.The game can get A little repetitive in some areas,still A great game.The ending left open for A sequel,that never happened.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/24/2008, 02:47 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 09/23/2008, 07:53 PMLegendary Axe II - so much more 16-bit than the original!!     8)
Quote from: turbofan1 on 09/23/2008, 11:01 PMI always thought Legendary Axe II was A underrated game.The game can get A little repetitive in some areas,still A great game.The ending left open for A sequel,that never happened.
I beat Legendary Axe bitd. Never played the sequel. I gotta get these two game.  8)
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Post by: Ratix on 09/24/2008, 03:33 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 09/23/2008, 06:44 PM
QuoteUsing SLOW mode completely defeats the purpose of playing the game.... You're just taking advantage of a glitch in the code and cheating. Where's the fun in that?
"Where's the fun in that?"

...It's Deep Blue we're talking about, so I think the answer to that question is obvious.

The only enjoyable (in my opinion) thing about that game is the opening music piece. Sometimes I'll load the chip, let it play, and then move on to something else.


But to address your point more legitimately, I have to say it's not my fault that the Slow feature regenerates life; I use Slow because I need to slow the game down to beat it. I feel a game is still righteously beaten if you used slow to do it.

Although I'm probably VERY alone in that opinion....
I managed to get to scene B but gave up shortly after. i will pick it up again it plays nice BGM as i play the game except when the crazy parts happen
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/24/2008, 02:47 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 09/23/2008, 07:53 PMLegendary Axe II - so much more 16-bit than the original!!     8)
Quote from: turbofan1 on 09/23/2008, 11:01 PMI always thought Legendary Axe II was A underrated game.The game can get A little repetitive in some areas,still A great game.The ending left open for A sequel,that never happened.
I beat Legendary Axe bitd. Never played the sequel. I gotta get these two game.  8)
I have both those games!
and i do love Legendary Axe who knew flare would wait for gogan all that time? as for the sequel i did feel that it wasn't that much of a sequel but the game overall had a good feel to it.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 11/08/2008, 03:24 PM
Just cleared Final Zone II. This game is a real diamond in the rough. I love the various gameplay modes and getting to play different characters. In the last couple levels the character you choose really determines how well you do. The voice acting is terrible, but it's so bad it's good. It's better than bad, it's good.

The final boss music will change your life forever.

In honour of Final Zone II: (I believe this is the Happy Console Gamer)

http://youtu.be/QHu0XkxWHL8
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Post by: CrackTiger on 11/08/2008, 10:18 PM
I'm currently playing Blood Gear. This is the first time I've gotten anywhere in the game. In the past I was turned off by how long it took to get started and didn't really know what the game was like.

It's awesome. 8)
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 11/09/2008, 02:34 PM
Blood Gear looks pretty damn cool - Veigues, with a little more platforming. Good combo.  8)

Right now Star Parodia has my full attention.

I can see that Bikkuriman World is going to be a long stretched out battle. lol There's this hidden boss on stage 3, IIRC. It's the boss with the scarf over her face and she throws those boulders at you. I just can't seem to beat her. She takes a shit load of hits. I've been stuck on her for weeks. I might just skip her and move on because I've made it to level 9 without fighting her. It will kill me not knowing what beating her gives you.  ](*,)
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Post by: CrackTiger on 11/09/2008, 02:55 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 11/09/2008, 02:34 PMBlood Gear looks pretty damn cool - Veigues, with a little more platforming. Good combo.  8)
Blood Gear is more like Ys III with more gameplay.
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Post by: blueraven on 11/09/2008, 04:22 PM
I'm working on The Legend of Xanadu part 1. I'm starting to question the whole bump-fighter thing again, but I'm really enjoying having a functioning system to work with.  8)
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Post by: mbrayf on 11/09/2008, 04:29 PM
I'm currently splitting my time between Bomberman '94 and Override... I'm hooked on shooters and beating the lad at bomberman...    :twisted:
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Post by: nectarsis on 11/09/2008, 04:34 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 11/09/2008, 04:22 PMI'm working on The Legend of Xanadu part 1. I'm starting to question the whole bump-fighter thing again, but I'm really enjoying having a functioning system to work with.  8)
The Legend of Xanadu is such a great ga,e (nothing beats flying thru a row of slimes at turbo speeds ;) Sadly I need to start from scratch as my save was lost :(
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Post by: blueraven on 11/09/2008, 04:45 PM
Quote from: nectarsis on 11/09/2008, 04:34 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 11/09/2008, 04:22 PMI'm working on The Legend of Xanadu part 1. I'm starting to question the whole bump-fighter thing again, but I'm really enjoying having a functioning system to work with.  8)
The Legend of Xanadu is such a great ga,e (nothing beats flying thru a row of slimes at turbo speeds ;) Sadly I need to start from scratch as my save was lost :(
I just got the game for about $8, and I'm impressed. I've heard that 2 is totally insane.
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Post by: nectarsis on 11/09/2008, 04:50 PM
Never played part 2 yet (NEED to finish part 1 first).  Nat, and runinruder on here are the 2 main people on here that enlightened me to these GREAt games, and are full of great info on these :)
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Post by: blueraven on 11/09/2008, 04:59 PM
Thanks for the tip; If I run into any walls I will definitely be posting something here about it.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: blueraven on 11/11/2008, 08:25 PM
Taking a break from Art of Fighting and currently playing Rastan Saga 2. I don't remember level 3 being this hard on the Genesis...
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Post by: handygrafx on 11/11/2008, 10:36 PM
Been playing Military Madness on Wii VC,  because I like sitting back with the wireless Wii Remote and enjoy the crisp component video output of the Wii,       and Neo Nectaris on my Duo.
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Post by: zektor on 11/11/2008, 11:57 PM
I have been playing Cyber Core alot lately. I really don't think I appreciated this game back in the day, and only now have really been getting in to the shooter. I really like it!
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 11/12/2008, 05:53 AM
Yeah man, the final stage music for Cybercore kicks ass.
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Post by: nectarsis on 11/12/2008, 11:24 AM
Going to FINALLY dig into Blazing Lazers today.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 11/12/2008, 02:47 PM
Quote from: nectarsis on 11/12/2008, 11:24 AMGoing to FINALLY dig into Blazing Lazers today.
Nice!  :dance: I don't know why I have been procrastinating on buying Blazing Lazers since 1989. lol
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 11/12/2008, 03:02 PM
I've been getting back into Military Madness.

I got into this game way later than I should have (September 2005), but when I did, it was like CRACK. I COULD NOT STOP PLAYING IT, and every campaign I won was a rush of orgiastic triumph.

The game consumed my waking thoughts. When I closed my eyes, I saw little white hexagons with tanks in them.


Still, I beat the game a couple of weeks later, and decided to try my hand at the "advanced" maps. Some of them were more challenging, and some were unbelievably easy.

And then, at level 26, "ATTAYA", I hit a f**king wall.

Has anyone here beaten that level? I cannot go for more than a few turns before it starts to get hopeless. I found an online walkthru, but the strategy for this level references using units that I don't have (e.g., Panther) so I don't trust it fully. The author did, to his credit, say that he thought this was the hardest level in the game.


I love this game. I wish it wouldn't torture me so.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 11/12/2008, 03:14 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 11/12/2008, 03:02 PMI've been getting back into Military Madness.

I got into this game way later than I should have (September 2005), but when I did, it was like CRACK. I COULD NOT STOP PLAYING IT, and every campaign I won was a rush of orgiastic triumph.

The game consumed my waking thoughts. When I closed my eyes, I saw little white hexagons with tanks in them.


Still, I beat the game a couple of weeks later, and decided to try my hand at the "advanced" maps. Some of them were more challenging, and some were unbelievably easy.

And then, at level 26, "ATTAYA", I hit a f**king wall.

Has anyone here beaten that level? I cannot go for more than a few turns before it starts to get hopeless. I found an online walkthru, but the strategy for this level references using units that I don't have (e.g., Panther) so I don't trust it fully. The author did, to his credit, say that he thought this was the hardest level in the game.


I love this game. I wish it wouldn't torture me so.
And yet another game I've been putting off buying for some strange reason.
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Post by: blueraven on 11/12/2008, 06:12 PM
Well, I'm back to playing Exile. My Japanese is getting better by the day!
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 11/12/2008, 10:38 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 11/12/2008, 03:02 PMAnd then, at level 26, "ATTAYA", I hit a f**king wall.

Has anyone here beaten that level? I cannot go for more than a few turns before it starts to get hopeless. I found an online walkthru, but the strategy for this level references using units that I don't have (e.g., Panther) so I don't trust it fully. The author did, to his credit, say that he thought this was the hardest level in the game.


I love this game. I wish it wouldn't torture me so.
Dude.

I don't know if talking to other Turbo junkies is theraputic or what, but I decided to give level 26 another go tonight. I started at about 8:42PM, and finished at about 10:15PM...BUT I WON!!!!!

God, talk about time-consuming, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat action!

A nice touch to this game, I've always thought, is how the music changes to a more optimistic piece when your forces are double what the enemies' are.

Friggin' rock and roll, man...I feel awesome right now. That stage has been bugging me for like three years now.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 11/13/2008, 01:17 AM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 11/12/2008, 03:02 PMDude.

I don't know if talking to other Turbo junkies is theraputic or what, but I decided to give level 26 another go tonight. I started at about 8:42PM, and finished at about 10:15PM...BUT I WON!!!!!

God, talk about time-consuming, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat action!

A nice touch to this game, I've always thought, is how the music changes to a more optimistic piece when your forces are double what the enemies' are.

Friggin' rock and roll, man...I feel awesome right now. That stage has been bugging me for like three years now.
HA! Nice man!  =D>  :dance: You must be walkin' on air.  :mrgreen:

There's nothing like getting over a hump in a game after long torturous hours of  ](*,).
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Post by: blueraven on 11/13/2008, 01:40 AM
I beat Exile front to back in 4 hours. Can't wait for Wicked Phenomenon
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Post by: Arjak on 11/14/2008, 05:52 PM
I have been playing Ys Book I & II for a few days with my little sister and we have made it all the way to Solomon Shrine in Ys II. I hate this level. It's such a maze!

Also, I overleveled in Ys I and beat Dark Fact in 3-4 hits. That was awesome. That first boss in Ys II though, that was bull. You die in one hit!? That's ridiculous! Maybe I didn't level up enough, but GOD! Still, I'm almost there now.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 11/14/2008, 07:46 PM
Quote from: Arjak on 11/14/2008, 05:52 PMI have been playing Ys Book I & II for a few days with my little sister and we have made it all the way to Solomon Shrine in Ys II.
Man, that's awesome. I think it's great when Turbo playing becomes a family affair.

Or, to almost quote Demanicus (from Ys III):
"Brother and sister, [gaming] together....what a nice image!"
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Post by: Arjak on 11/15/2008, 11:06 PM
I won! Darm is a jerk; I had so much trouble beating him! He's much easier in Ys II Complete for the PC. Anyway, I've already started on Ys III, Wanderers From Bearable Voice Acting. :wink:
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Post by: blueraven on 11/16/2008, 02:37 AM
Working on Legend of Xanadu pt. 1. Crazy.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 11/16/2008, 03:12 AM
Since Salamander has me more pissed off than a midget trying to run hurdles I switched to my PS3 and popped in Nectaris 2.  Will get some Blazing Lazers on my TE before bed tonight.
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Post by: nat on 11/16/2008, 07:03 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 11/16/2008, 02:37 AMWorking on Legend of Xanadu pt. 1. Crazy.
The Xanadu games are some of the best on the Turbo, hands down.
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Post by: blueraven on 11/16/2008, 03:58 PM
You shoot across the screen. I've never seen an rpg run this fast. *blueraven is learning Japanese*
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Post by: DJLobo on 11/17/2008, 09:40 AM
Just picked up a copy of Beyond Shadowgate last week. The kid in me is very happy right now. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 11/18/2008, 12:25 PM
Whew.

Stage 26 was definitely BY FAR the hardest stage of Military Madness. I just beat stage 31 and 32 this morning, and that's it for the game.

I feel a sense of completion now. Sweet.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 11/18/2008, 04:14 PM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 11/18/2008, 12:25 PMWhew.

Stage 26 was definitely BY FAR the hardest stage of Military Madness. I just beat stage 31 and 32 this morning, and that's it for the game.

I feel a sense of completion now. Sweet.
haha. Nice work!  =D>
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/02/2010, 07:24 PM
Holy hell, noone's played a Turbo games since Nov 08?  Ok, ok I know there is another thread in Console Chat however that thread covers ANY system.  Well, I don't care at all about other systems, I care about what Turbo games people are playing.

Finished off Cyber Core and wanted some more shooter action.  I've been playing Blazing Lazers.  I don't really have any troubles until I get to level 9.  Once I'm there and a few bosses in, it all goes down hill.   All the bosses are easy but getting to them is hell.

Rise from the dead!
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Post by: esteban on 04/02/2010, 10:25 PM
Inspired by the "Game of the Week" thread, I pulled out Vigilante for the PCE. Beat that sucker (1CC, no, of course I didn't lose a single life).

Then I revisited Space Invaders HuCard, which I've been obsessed with, for some bizzarro reason. I like the updated version.

Of course, I couldn't turn off the PCE without getting some good old Gomola Speed under the belt. Damn, I love that game.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/03/2010, 12:27 AM
im playing shirei sensen, WAR OF TEH DEAD
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/04/2010, 04:32 AM
Worked on Blazing Lazers again tonight.  Same old story, not much of an issue until I get to level 9.  Once I get a few bosses in and die it's game over.  I'll keep at it though. :cry:
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Post by: blueraven on 04/05/2010, 02:46 AM
RTYPE1, at the end boss.
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Post by: geise on 04/05/2010, 01:20 PM
I've been playing Pop'n Magic.  Freaking love that game!  Finally pulled out Rayxanber II again after putting it off for 10 years...and again level 4 is my nightmare.  I can get to the last boss of that level then die.  Still the hardest shooter to me on the pce/turbo.  Only one in my massive collection I have yet to complete.  Still a good game though.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/05/2010, 01:38 PM
Valis II, New Adventure Island, Splash Lake, and Parasol Stars.  :dance:
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Post by: Obfuscate on 04/05/2010, 04:28 PM
Cotton - didn't have this one as a kid so it is new to me and it's alot of fun. Worth the hefty price tag IMO....
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 04/05/2010, 08:39 PM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/04/2010, 04:32 AMWorked on Blazing Lazers again tonight.  Same old story, not much of an issue until I get to level 9.  Once I get a few bosses in and die it's game over.  I'll keep at it though. :cry:
Hey Roy,
At the risk of stating the obvious (and something that maybe everyone already knows):
I used to have a tough time with Blazing Lazers too...here's what eventually got me through.
Although it isn't mentioned in the instruction manual, there's a way to earn several chances to "come back" after you die...ever notice how sometimes, when you die, you can just keep going right there? Whereas, sometimes after dying you have to start back at the last "checkpoint"?
Well, the way to earn more chances is to *always keep shooting* those rotating "4-in-1" weapon balls. If you shoot them long enough, they turn into a flashing rainbow ball that acts like a POW.
For every rainbow ball you collect, you have one more chance to fight without being sent back.

As a result, I NEVER collect those 4-in-1 balls unless it's something I absolutely need. This makes beating the final stages much easier.

Hope this was helpful!

As for me, I've been playing a lot of Space Harrier lately. I finally heard the hero say in his garbled digital voice nonsense, "Welcome to the Fantasy Zone" or whatever he says. I didn't know he was even talking!!
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/05/2010, 10:52 PM
I did notice that sometimes that happened but I didn't even give it a second thought as to why.  I just took a look in the manual to see what it says and I couldn't find it in there at all.  Not doubting you, I just wanted to see exactly what it said.  Definately some excellent info and now that I know it, I think it should ease things up a TON.  Thanks man!
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/05/2010, 11:07 PM
Ive been playin gates of thunder.  I kick ass streight to dark city stage and then the game drops a bomb on me.  It get pretty hard.  such an awesome game.  also playin liquid kids
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 04/06/2010, 08:18 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/05/2010, 11:07 PMIve been playin gates of thunder.  I kick ass streight to dark city stage and then the game drops a bomb on me.  It get pretty hard.  such an awesome game.  also playin liquid kids
Fortunately the Dark City gets much easier after a few practice go-throughs. You'll get 'er done! :)
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Post by: esteban on 04/06/2010, 03:42 PM
Quote from: geise on 04/05/2010, 01:20 PMI've been playing Pop'n Magic.  Freaking love that game!
I WANT.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/14/2010, 01:21 AM
Finished up Blazing Lazers yesterday so I thought I'd move on to another shooter I haven't played yet.  Popped in Super Star Soldier for a bit and it was great but just wasn't in the mood for it as it is exactly like Blazing Lazers....  So I threw in Lords of Thunder.  now I watched oldskool play it before and he damn near beat the game on his first try making it look easy as shit.   Ummmm, not so much....  It kicked my ass.   :lol:
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/14/2010, 02:47 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/14/2010, 01:21 AMFinished up Blazing Lazers yesterday so I thought I'd move on to another shooter I haven't played yet.  Popped in Super Star Soldier for a bit and it was great but just wasn't in the mood for it as it is exactly like Blazing Lazers....  So I threw in Lords of Thunder.  now I watched oldskool play it before and he damn near beat the game on his first try making it look easy as shit.   Ummmm, not so much....  It kicked my ass.   :lol:
play it on the hardest difficulty from the get go, or YOU ARE NOT A MAN
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 04/15/2010, 10:09 AM
I'm really enjoying Y's III right now, great action/RPG.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/15/2010, 11:54 AM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 04/15/2010, 10:09 AMI'm really enjoying Y's III right now, great action/RPG.
to fully enjoy Ys, you should remove the apostrophe!  ^_^

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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/15/2010, 01:18 PM
playing Kabuki IttouRyoudan.  Its a pretty good fighter for the system.  besides Street fighter 2 and the snk fighters its pretty good. That frikkin monkey pisses me off. Once your about to beat the monkey a frikkin spaceship comes and hits you on the head!  I have to figure which character is best to beat him.  Those damn spaceships get me everytime.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 04/15/2010, 02:07 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/15/2010, 01:18 PMplaying Kabuki IttouRyoudan.  Its a pretty good fighter for the system.  besides Street fighter 2 and the snk fighters its pretty good. That frikkin monkey pisses me off. Once your about to beat the monkey a frikkin spaceship comes and hits you on the head!  I have to figure which character is best to beat him.  Those damn spaceships get me everytime. 
Which controller are you using? A 6 button pad?
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/15/2010, 02:09 PM
yeah Im using an ave 6
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Post by: exile on 04/15/2010, 09:39 PM
I'm working on Download easy game until you die. I'm wondering if there is a translated script out there I'm curious about the story.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/16/2010, 09:42 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/15/2010, 01:18 PMplaying Kabuki IttouRyoudan.  Its a pretty good fighter for the system.  besides Street fighter 2 and the snk fighters its pretty good.
Agreed; this game kicks all sorts of ass.  8)

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/15/2010, 01:18 PMThat frikkin monkey pisses me off.  Once your about to beat the monkey a frikkin spaceship comes and hits you on the head!  I have to figure which character is best to beat him.  Those damn spaceships get me everytime. 
Aren't they carved monkey statues?  Whatever they are, they can be a bitch (as can all the desperation moves).  Keep at it; you'll find the right combo soon enough.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/16/2010, 12:51 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2010, 09:42 AMAren't they carved monkey statues?  Whatever they are, they can be a bitch (as can all the desperation moves).  Keep at it; you'll find the right combo soon enough.
yeah your right!   Well the thing sounded like a spaceship and it did fall from the sky, but yeah your right they are monkeys.Those damn monkeys always make a monkey out a me!  Yeah he was the last guy before the last two bosses and I just got fed up.  Im just going to go in vs mode and figure him out.  Thnx for the confidence.  Game on!

Ug I just realized you cant choose who you want to fight.

yaeh I just beat thae game.  The devil stage is awesome. so much fun. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh  wizard guy sux. he was tough!
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Post by: TurbografxKid on 04/18/2010, 08:21 AM
I've been spending some time with Blazing Lazers, Soldier Blade, and Samurai Ghost. Samurai Ghost is such a trip, a crazy wild ride, of a game. After all these years of playing it, I can still go to this game and feel like my mind is blown by all of the elements that make up many of the stages of the game. Love the butterfly that turns into the boss lady, my favorite boss in this game. And the laughing place is really weird. Love this game. True confession here, I still have not been able to defeat the final boss in this game. I seem to lose everything trying to defeat him everytime!  #-o
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/18/2010, 09:10 AM
does War of the Dead count? (since its PCE only)

cause that game is ill as shit
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Post by: TheClash603 on 04/18/2010, 11:40 AM
Had some guys over last night and played Moto Roader.  Dare I say the best multiplayer game on the system?  Perhaps even top 5 game on the system?
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/19/2010, 01:57 PM
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/18/2010, 11:40 AMHad some guys over last night and played Moto Roader.  Dare I say the best multiplayer game on the system?  Perhaps even top 5 game on the system?
I like multiplayer bomberman more.  :D
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Post by: hoobs88 on 04/19/2010, 02:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/19/2010, 01:57 PM
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/18/2010, 11:40 AMHad some guys over last night and played Moto Roader.  Dare I say the best multiplayer game on the system?  Perhaps even top 5 game on the system?
I like multiplayer bomberman more.  :D
I agree. 5 player Dungeon Explorer is pretty sweet too.

I am currently playing "Don Doko Don" aka Bubble Bobble 4. Just got to Stage 40 (out of 50). Difficult game with only 6 continues.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 04/19/2010, 03:35 PM
IMO Bomberman 93 isn't just the best Multi-Player on the Turbo it's the best Multi-Player game ever.

Once a winter I get together with some old friends and we play Bomberman 93 for money. Go like $2 per person per round and drink some beers and it's a ball. Also the only game my wife and kids will all play together.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/19/2010, 03:39 PM
I dunno for me as a best multi player ever was either off road or gauntlet in the arcade as far as tg/pce id say bomberman 93.  As far as me Im playin blazing lazers at level seven. and got.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/19/2010, 08:00 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 04/19/2010, 02:06 PMI agree. 5 player Dungeon Explorer is pretty sweet too.

I am currently playing "Don Doko Don" aka Bubble Bobble 4. Just got to Stage 40 (out of 50). Difficult game with only 6 continues.
yeah DE multiplayer is pretty fun, and also pretty funny too.

Watching the videos of it on youtube makes me laugh, with everyone frantically running around.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 04/20/2010, 12:23 PM
Man, it's been far too long since I've had a DE 5 player romp. :(
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Post by: TheClash603 on 04/20/2010, 05:51 PM
I can usually get 3, and on a rare occassion 4 guys together.  5 is a tough thing to accomplish at the age of wives and children.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/20/2010, 06:34 PM
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/20/2010, 05:51 PMI can usually get 3, and on a rare occassion 4 guys together.  5 is a tough thing to accomplish at the age of wives and children.
Teach the kids to play for instant 5 player action!
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Post by: Obfuscate on 04/21/2010, 09:18 AM
I wish you could play DE and Bomberman 93 Multi-player online.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/21/2010, 11:29 AM
Playing final solider.  Its a pretty good game.  Its nothing different.  I like the music. graphics nice and clean.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/21/2010, 11:46 AM
Settled in for some Legendary Axe last night.  Got all the way to the last boss with like four mean and hadn't used a single continue.  He stomped my face!  Continues all used, no lives left, GAME OVER!   ](*,)    Maybe I'll have better luck tonight.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/23/2010, 01:55 AM
Now that Legendary Axe is cleared I'm working a little bit more on Ys I&II.  In Solomon Shrine currently.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Obfuscate on 04/23/2010, 07:52 AM
Played Exile the last 2 nights. Fun game but holy crap it really was that easy. Only died once the whole game and it was on the last boss and only cause I forgot to take some Coka or Heartpoisions that I had.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/25/2010, 08:15 AM
Been finishing up Ys I&II.  It's coming along nicely!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/25/2010, 07:17 PM
shit man, not trying to make fun of you but how long did that take you overall?  I usually blow through Ys 1 in one sitting!


maybe my sittings are very long and I have no life. :D
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 04/25/2010, 07:54 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2010, 07:17 PMshit man, not trying to make fun of you but how long did that take you overall?  I usually blow through Ys 1 in one sitting!


maybe my sittings are very long and I have no life. :D
RPGs are usually pretty quick once you know where everything is.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/25/2010, 08:13 PM
Well it's my first time playing it so obviously it's going to take me a lil longer.  I haven't been playing it nonstop, just off and on as I'm in the mood so I have no idea how long it's taken me.  Currently sitting at the last boss.  I'm close but just can't seem to finish him off.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/25/2010, 08:22 PM
:D  Oh.  I've flew through Ys on like every system its been on.   Maybe thats why i close my eyes and beat the game.


You are wearing the silver armor right?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/25/2010, 08:30 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2010, 08:22 PMYou are wearing the silver armor right?
I'm on part II, there is no silver armor..  I'm using Cleria armor.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/26/2010, 03:07 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/25/2010, 08:30 PM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/25/2010, 08:22 PMYou are wearing the silver armor right?
I'm on part II, there is no silver armor..  I'm using Cleria armor.
oh ok.  I thought you were still at part 1.  Derp :D

Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/28/2010, 01:29 PM
Played some Impossamole and Bomberman last night.

Impossamole - will definately be put away to play at a later date.  I just wasn't in the mood for it.

Bomberman - You just can't go wrong with Bomberman.  It's always a good time!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: hoobs88 on 04/28/2010, 02:07 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 04/19/2010, 02:06 PMI am currently playing "Don Doko Don" aka Bubble Bobble 4. Just got to Stage 40 (out of 50). Difficult game with only 6 continues.
Got to stage 44... after much frustration.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/28/2010, 02:13 PM
still on Ys book one havent been obeying the last few days.  Im sick of going up and down in DARN tower!  it almost kills the fun of the game
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 04/28/2010, 02:20 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/28/2010, 02:13 PMstill on Ys book one havent been obeying the last few days.  Im sick of going up and down in DARN tower!  it almost kills the fun of the game.
haha. So I'm not the only one? ;)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/28/2010, 02:38 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 04/19/2010, 02:06 PMJust got to Stage 40 (out of 50). Difficult game with only 6 continues.
Quote from: guest on 04/22/2010, 10:51 AMbut continue = cheating.  :P
:lol: :lol:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 04/28/2010, 03:52 PM
Played a couple hours of Implode yesterday.  Here's a tip: when you're shooting for a high score, stop before you hit a million points (a.k.a. - when the score resets to zero).  :(
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 04/28/2010, 03:54 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/28/2010, 03:52 PMPlayed a couple hours of Implode yesterday.  Here's a tip: when you're shooting for a high score, stop before you hit a million points (a.k.a. - when the score resets to zero).  :(
#-o
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/28/2010, 04:03 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/28/2010, 03:52 PMPlayed a couple hours of Implode yesterday.  Here's a tip: when you're shooting for a high score, stop before you hit a million points (a.k.a. - when the score resets to zero).  :(
I can imagine your stomach sinking when it did it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 04/28/2010, 04:20 PM
Nah, I just laughed a took a picture anyway.  I oughta start a high score thread so I can show it off - level 30 and 5000ish points.  :lol:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 04/28/2010, 04:32 PM
Then again you could make it a high level and not a high score thread?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 05/07/2010, 01:04 PM
As usually I took a few passes at Aero Blasters last night but didn't get any farther than level 5.   :roll:  So frustrated I put in Raiden to mess with a different shooter, man was that a mistake...  It's pretty unforgiving also!   ](*,)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Obfuscate on 05/07/2010, 01:34 PM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/07/2010, 01:04 PMI took a few passes at Aero Blasters last night but didn't get any farther than level 5. 
It's a tough one, been playing myself the last week again. Going to have to take a break though. The last level is really starting to piss me off, I get there with 2-3 continues and still have yet to reach the final boss. It seems like a game that's real fun to play for a few days then you have to take some time off or Controllers get broken. Someday I'll beat that Mother...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CGQuarterly on 05/07/2010, 01:39 PM
I stayed up pretty late last night playing Bonk's Revenge. Bonk's Adventure is a good game, but the sequel really takes it to the next level.

Chris
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/07/2010, 08:21 PM
Playin spriggan and its spriggan awesome!!!!  level three rocks!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/10/2010, 09:39 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/07/2010, 08:21 PMPlayin spriggan and its spriggan awesome!!!!  level three rocks!
:lol:

Spriggan rulez!

I'm in the throws of Dragon Spirit. And just so it's clear:

Spriggan > Dragon Spirit.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nectarsis on 05/10/2010, 09:53 AM
Parodius Da...SUPERB game.  May alternate with Last Alert here shortly.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: unclebugspayton on 05/10/2010, 10:07 AM
Im playing Shadow of the Beast. My god! This Game is terrible!... Y is there rockets shooting at you in this game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CGQuarterly on 05/11/2010, 12:40 AM
Played some Legendary Axe last night, then some Devil's Crush this morning before work.

Chris
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: henrycsc on 05/11/2010, 11:06 PM
I just got Super Star Parodier, pretty fun so far.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/12/2010, 12:19 AM
Quote from: henrycsc on 05/11/2010, 11:06 PMI just got Super Star Parodier, pretty fun so far.
It's a fun little shooter. The bosses are some of the coolest in any game. One boss is actually a main character from another game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AM
OK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday, was on my last life too. Finally I can put that one away. Now I think it's time to bang my head against a wall with some Super Star Soldier. Never made it past level 6 Boss on that one.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 05/12/2010, 06:25 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AMOK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday
First Ceti beats it and now you??!?!?   ](*,) ](*,)  I've been playing AB on and off forever and I still can't do it!!!! :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/12/2010, 06:29 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AMOK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday, was on my last life too. Finally I can put that one away. Now I think it's time to bang my head against a wall with some Super Star Soldier. Never made it past level 6 Boss on that one.
Congratulations!!  =D> =D>

Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/12/2010, 06:25 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AMOK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday
First Ceti beats it and now you??!?!?   ](*,) ](*,)  I've been playing AB on and off forever and I still can't do it!!!! :cry: :cry:
lol Keep at 'er.  :)
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/12/2010, 07:36 PM
Im going to give spriggan a break and going to play psychic storm.  Its an ok game. its well done but there is just some stuff that i dont like.  Just for one, the ship and game moves so slow. but musics good graphics good, still feelin it out I guess
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Obfuscate on 05/13/2010, 09:35 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/12/2010, 06:25 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AMOK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday
First Ceti beats it and now you??!?!?   ](*,) ](*,)  I've been playing AB on and off forever and I still can't do it!!!! :cry: :cry:
It did take ALOT of plays before I finally beat it. Couple things that helped that I learned are the closer you get to enemies the faster they fall. This is very helpful on level 2,3,5,6 Bosses and a few other spots in levels where bigger enemies come out. Also, that jerk off on stage 5 with the red circles around him where he keeps firing bullets at you the best way I found is to not even shoot, just hold down the blaster button and erase those bullets as many times as possible. That guy use to beat me like 4 times every run till I started doing that. Either way it's one tough shooter.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/13/2010, 10:39 AM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/13/2010, 09:35 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/12/2010, 06:25 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AMOK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday
First Ceti beats it and now you??!?!?   ](*,) ](*,)  I've been playing AB on and off forever and I still can't do it!!!! :cry: :cry:
It did take ALOT of plays before I finally beat it. Couple things that helped that I learned are the closer you get to enemies the faster they fall. This is very helpful on level 2,3,5,6 Bosses and a few other spots in levels where bigger enemies come out. Also, that jerk off on stage 5 with the red circles around him where he keeps firing bullets at you the best way I found is to not even shoot, just hold down the blaster button and erase those bullets as many times as possible. That guy use to beat me like 4 times every run till I started doing that. Either way it's one tough shooter.
The blaster weapon is so important in this game. Not only does it clear out bullets, but it also slows you down, which is great for tight spots (the bullet dude and the last stage).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: mukanshin on 05/14/2010, 11:54 PM
I beat Ys Book 2 today. I'd had a game saved for years near the end of the game but quit playing it. It took me a while to figure out what I was doing. Now I need to find another game to work on.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:13 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/12/2010, 06:25 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AMOK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday
First Ceti beats it and now you??!?!?   ](*,) ](*,)  I've been playing AB on and off forever and I still can't do it!!!! :cry: :cry:
Don't feel bad Roy V neither can I.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:14 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/12/2010, 07:36 PMIm going to give spriggan a break and going to play psychic storm.  Its an ok game. its well done but there is just some stuff that i dont like.  Just for one, the ship and game moves so slow. but musics good graphics good, still feelin it out I guess
Hey man, don't EVER give SPRIGGAN a break. Its feelings are easily bruised.

Plus, Tatsujin here will come after you to make you remember!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:17 AM
Finally sat and beat Air Zonk on my day off. 'Bout time, I guess.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/15/2010, 09:21 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:14 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/12/2010, 07:36 PMIm going to give spriggan a break and going to play psychic storm.  Its an ok game. its well done but there is just some stuff that i dont like.  Just for one, the ship and game moves so slow. but musics good graphics good, still feelin it out I guess
lol yeah I beat psychoc storm so me and spriggan made up.evean though I got monster lair in the mail today
Hey man, don't EVER give SPRIGGAN a break. Its feelings are easily bruised.

Plus, Tatsujin here will come after you to make you remember!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/15/2010, 10:05 PM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/12/2010, 06:25 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/12/2010, 09:22 AMOK, Finally beat Aero Blasters yesterday
First Ceti beats it and now you??!?!?   ](*,) ](*,)  I've been playing AB on and off forever and I still can't do it!!!! :cry: :cry:
It's OK roy, we can't all be awesome at life.

:D

lol.

I am currently playing NINJA SPIRIT.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: TurbografxKid on 05/16/2010, 10:02 AM
I've had "Soldier Blade" in my Turbo this week playing here and there. Last weekend it was Ninja Spirit. I might just switch back to that shortly.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 05/17/2010, 11:22 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:13 AMDon't feel bad Roy V neither can I.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:14 AMHey man, don't EVER give SPRIGGAN a break. Its feelings are easily bruised.

Plus, Tatsujin here will come after you to make you remember!
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:17 AMFinally sat and beat Air Zonk on my day off. 'Bout time, I guess.
No need to triple post.  Your keyboard has an 'Enter' key for a reason; use it.



In Ceti's honor, I was pwned repeatedly in Dragon Spirit.  After which, in an effort to keep my sanity and to prevent the untimely demise of a controller, I played about three-fourths the way through Neutopia.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/17/2010, 12:29 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2010, 11:22 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:13 AMDon't feel bad Roy V neither can I.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:14 AMHey man, don't EVER give SPRIGGAN a break. Its feelings are easily bruised.

Plus, Tatsujin here will come after you to make you remember!
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2010, 01:17 AMFinally sat and beat Air Zonk on my day off. 'Bout time, I guess.
No need to triple post.  Your keyboard has an 'Enter' key for a reason; use it.



In Ceti's honor, I was pwned repeatedly in Dragon Spirit.  After which, in an effort to keep my sanity and to prevent the untimely demise of a controller, I played about three-fourths the way through Neutopia.
Sorries :cry:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/17/2010, 04:58 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2010, 11:22 AMIn Ceti's honor, I was pwned repeatedly in Dragon Spirit.  After which, in an effort to keep my sanity and to prevent the untimely demise of a controller, I played about three-fourths the way through Neutopia.
haha. I appreciate the effort.  :lol:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/17/2010, 05:38 PM
Received a copy of Ninja Gaiden for the PCE. Graphics are amazing, especially when I have been used to playing the NES version my whole life. Music is not as good, though. And, thank the pc engine gods they included a code to translate all the text into English. In Chris Bucci's review he commented that the sound effects aren't as good as the NES version, but I kinda like 'em. :wink:
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/17/2010, 07:14 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/17/2010, 05:38 PMReceived a copy of Ninja Gaiden for the PCE. Graphics are amazing, especially when I have been used to playing the NES version my whole life. Music is not as good, though. And, thank the pc engine gods they included a code to translate all the text into English. In Chris Bucci's review he commented that the sound effects aren't as good as the NES version, but I kinda like 'em. :wink:
Kick ass!!  I gotta get my hands on that.  Does it have the cut scenes like nes? If so are they better, worse, different, what????
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/17/2010, 10:24 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/17/2010, 07:14 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/17/2010, 05:38 PMReceived a copy of Ninja Gaiden for the PCE. Graphics are amazing, especially when I have been used to playing the NES version my whole life. Music is not as good, though. And, thank the pc engine gods they included a code to translate all the text into English. In Chris Bucci's review he commented that the sound effects aren't as good as the NES version, but I kinda like 'em. :wink:
Kick ass!!  I gotta get my hands on that.  Does it have the cut scenes like nes? If so are they better, worse, different, what????
They are exactly the same with the exception of better graphics during the cinemas. Here is a link to Chris Bucci's review:

https://www.youtube.com/user/spida1a#p/u/42/poL0r0ieVQI
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: TR0N on 05/17/2010, 11:34 PM
Spida has the legendary axe II review up all ready.
http://youtu.be/y8DZgt5bC08
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/18/2010, 01:33 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 05/17/2010, 11:34 PMSpida has the legendary axe II review up all ready.
http://youtu.be/y8DZgt5bC08
Yep, already saw it :wink:

Kicks ass as always!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gekioh on 05/18/2010, 08:59 PM
Currently playing nuthin TG-16, cause my turbo is out getting region modded, total sweetness right! Cant wait to get it back this weekend and start playing some Japanese Hu'ys
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/18/2010, 10:02 PM
Quote from: gekioh on 05/18/2010, 08:59 PMCurrently playing nuthin TG-16, cause my turbo is out getting region modded, total sweetness right! Cant wait to get it back this weekend and start playing some Japanese Hu'ys
NICE!!!!!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: TR0N on 05/18/2010, 11:35 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/18/2010, 01:33 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 05/17/2010, 11:34 PMSpida has the legendary axe II review up all ready.
http://youtu.be/y8DZgt5bC08
Yep, already saw it :wink:

Kicks ass as always!
Yeah good stuff there to me legendary axe II is still a rastan clone,wich isn't a bad thing at all.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/19/2010, 04:47 PM
Quote from: TR0N on 05/18/2010, 11:35 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/18/2010, 01:33 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 05/17/2010, 11:34 PMSpida has the legendary axe II review up all ready.
http://youtu.be/y8DZgt5bC08
Yep, already saw it :wink:

Kicks ass as always!
Yeah good stuff there to me legendary axe II is still a rastan clone,wich isn't a bad thing at all.
Yeah, That's what I always thought about the game as well. Definitely NOT a bad thing.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/20/2010, 10:44 PM
Genji Tsushin Agadama was waitin' on me in my mailbox this morning :dance: Got to play it for just a bit after work. It's a really great game similar to Monster Lair. Graphics are nice and colorful. Not much parallax though, but that isn't too big of a deal.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: San Juan Wolf on 05/22/2010, 06:07 AM
Well I recently finished Legendary Axe II . Not bad though am not sure if I will revisit it soon .

Also not sure what to play next , realy .
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/22/2010, 11:06 AM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 05/22/2010, 06:07 AMWell I recently finished Legendary Axe II . Not bad though am not sure if I will revisit it soon .

Also not sure what to play next , realy .
What are some of your options?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Tatsujin on 05/22/2010, 11:17 AM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/22/2010, 11:06 AMWhat are some of your options?
yeah, the PCE has most possible options open! so not so hard to choose another one :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: San Juan Wolf on 05/22/2010, 11:24 AM
"Hero Agen" (something something , know it only by file name)
"Night Creatures"
"Parodius"
"Silent Debuggers"
"Splatterhouse"
"Talespin"
"Wonder Boy 2"
"Yo Bro"

Some of the files curently at my diposition (have more elsewhere)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/22/2010, 11:51 AM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 05/22/2010, 11:24 AM"Hero Agen" (something something , know it only by file name)
"Night Creatures"
"Parodius"
"Silent Debuggers"
"Splatterhouse"
"Talespin"
"Wonder Boy 2"
"Yo Bro"

Some of the files curently at my diposition (have more elsewhere)
I'd go with Parodius Da!. Here is a link to get you salivating:

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/parodius/parodius.htm
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/22/2010, 12:03 PM
my parodius da is in the mail.  I cant wait to play that frikkin game.  oh and Im going to play spriggan and Im going to beat it today
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mathius on 05/22/2010, 12:12 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/22/2010, 12:03 PMmy parodius da is in the mail.  I cant wait to play that frikkin game.  oh and Im going to play spriggan and Im going to beat it today
Sweet! I am planning on buying Parodius Da! this week sometime. I was surprised how affordable it is for such a great game. In fact, all the Parodius releases are inexpensive. As soon as I get a Saturn I will be buying Sexy Parodius. I read that it's the best of the series.

As for Spriggan, good luck with the final boss. I had to use a cheat code to beat him. But, I didn't cheat until I got to him. Played the game honestly until then.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: San Juan Wolf on 05/22/2010, 01:12 PM
Well I went with Wonderboy 2 but in Round 6 I can't figure out how to not fall in the spikes off of those falling blocks .
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/22/2010, 01:18 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/22/2010, 12:12 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/22/2010, 12:03 PMmy parodius da is in the mail.  I cant wait to play that frikkin game.  oh and Im going to play spriggan and Im going to beat it today
Sweet! I am planning on buying Parodius Da! this week sometime. I was surprised how affordable it is for such a great game. In fact, all the Parodius releases are inexpensive. As soon as I get a Saturn I will be buying Sexy Parodius. I read that it's the best of the series.

As for Spriggan, good luck with the final boss. I had to use a cheat code to beat him. But, I didn't cheat until I got to him. Played the game honestly until then.
yeah I paid like 25 bucks for it.  I really like odd games like that.  If you have any others that are off the beatin path let me know. perhaps I skipped one..  I didnt know of a spriggan code..  i think i could beat em.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/22/2010, 01:37 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/22/2010, 12:03 PMmy parodius da is in the mail.  I cant wait to play that frikkin game.  oh and Im going to play spriggan and Im going to beat it today
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/22/2010, 01:18 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/22/2010, 12:12 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/22/2010, 12:03 PMmy parodius da is in the mail.  I cant wait to play that frikkin game.  oh and Im going to play spriggan and Im going to beat it today
Sweet! I am planning on buying Parodius Da! this week sometime. I was surprised how affordable it is for such a great game. In fact, all the Parodius releases are inexpensive. As soon as I get a Saturn I will be buying Sexy Parodius. I read that it's the best of the series.

As for Spriggan, good luck with the final boss. I had to use a cheat code to beat him. But, I didn't cheat until I got to him. Played the game honestly until then.
yeah I paid like 25 bucks for it.  I really like odd games like that.  If you have any others that are off the beatin path let me know. perhaps I skipped one..  I didnt know of a spriggan code..  i think i could beat em.
Go with Parodius DA.
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Post by: Mathius on 05/28/2010, 12:54 AM
Did a 1CC with Blazing Lazers! That's my first time beating the game too. SA-WEEEET! :D
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Post by: blueraven on 05/28/2010, 03:49 AM
GoT
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/29/2010, 11:35 AM
Would you guess I'm still playing Dragon Spirit?  :x
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Post by: RoyVegas on 05/29/2010, 06:50 PM
Played some Riot Zone, Salamander, Raiden and Beyond Shadowgate last night.
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Post by: blueraven on 05/30/2010, 06:23 AM
GoT

Xanadu II

soon Flash Hiders
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Post by: Mathius on 05/30/2010, 09:03 PM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/29/2010, 06:50 PMPlayed some Riot Zone, Salamander, Raiden and Beyond Shadowgate last night.
Wish I played Beyond Shadowgate last night. Wish I owned Beyond Shadowgate.  :cry:
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Post by: rag-time4 on 05/30/2010, 11:22 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/29/2010, 11:35 AMWould you guess I'm still playing Dragon Spirit?  :x
Took me over a month of off and on playing to clear it!
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Post by: Mathius on 05/30/2010, 11:32 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/30/2010, 11:22 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/29/2010, 11:35 AMWould you guess I'm still playing Dragon Spirit?  :x
Took me over a month of off and on playing to clear it!
I read an article today that said the difficulty can be pretty brutal and unforgiving. I don't know if I would ever want to pick this game up. It kinda reminds me of Phelios for the Genesis, and I never liked that game.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 05/31/2010, 06:21 AM
Curently playing Tenseiryu (Saint Dragon) .
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Post by: rag-time4 on 05/31/2010, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/30/2010, 11:32 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/30/2010, 11:22 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/29/2010, 11:35 AMWould you guess I'm still playing Dragon Spirit?  :x
Took me over a month of off and on playing to clear it!
I read an article today that said the difficulty can be pretty brutal and unforgiving. I don't know if I would ever want to pick this game up. It kinda reminds me of Phelios for the Genesis, and I never liked that game.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dragon Spirit. It's definitely challenging, but in the absolute funnest sense. I put in a lot of time on it because it's a really fun game.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/31/2010, 02:23 PM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 05/31/2010, 06:21 AMCurently playing Tenseiryu (Saint Dragon) .
how are you liking it? :D

I am currently playing War of the Dead again
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 05/31/2010, 05:09 PM
Well like I said I only finished the first level for now .

While I am not a fan of shooters this one is sufficiently diferent from others in that you don't control a boring ol' ship , so I think I may like it .
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Post by: rag-time4 on 05/31/2010, 05:18 PM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 05/31/2010, 05:09 PMWell like I said I only finished the first level for now .

While I am not a fan of shooters this one is sufficiently diferent from others in that you don't control a boring ol' ship , so I think I may like it .
Have you ever tried Image Fight? If you find most shooters boring you may like Image Fight because of the red pods.
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Post by: Mathius on 05/31/2010, 05:43 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/31/2010, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/30/2010, 11:32 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/30/2010, 11:22 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/29/2010, 11:35 AMWould you guess I'm still playing Dragon Spirit?  :x
Took me over a month of off and on playing to clear it!
I read an article today that said the difficulty can be pretty brutal and unforgiving. I don't know if I would ever want to pick this game up. It kinda reminds me of Phelios for the Genesis, and I never liked that game.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dragon Spirit. It's definitely challenging, but in the absolute funnest sense. I put in a lot of time on it because it's a really fun game.
Ok, maybe I will grab it somewhere down the line. However, its sequel Dragon Saber seems cool.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/31/2010, 06:13 PM
anything with dragons is cool!
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/31/2010, 06:39 PM
playing stratego for pce.  it takes a really long time to set up but its pretty fun.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 05/31/2010, 07:41 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/31/2010, 05:18 PM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 05/31/2010, 05:09 PMWell like I said I only finished the first level for now .

While I am not a fan of shooters this one is sufficiently diferent from others in that you don't control a boring ol' ship , so I think I may like it .
Have you ever tried Image Fight? If you find most shooters boring you may like Image Fight because of the red pods.
I don't think I have .

Reminds me of another game , a free internet one , where you catch shapes by the sound of music and try to expand your dot as much as possible , but that's beside the point .
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Post by: Mathius on 06/01/2010, 12:53 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/31/2010, 06:39 PMplaying stratego for pce.  it takes a really long time to set up but its pretty fun.
I am not familiar with that one.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 06/01/2010, 03:30 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 06/01/2010, 12:53 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 05/31/2010, 06:39 PMplaying stratego for pce.  it takes a really long time to set up but its pretty fun.
I am not familiar with that one.
Its a video game version of a board game.

I never understood why the US didnt get that game, as it was extremely popular and shit.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 06/01/2010, 11:54 AM
Well started City Hunter . Hope it don't get to confusing .

May try some of the other new platformers I got in the meantime .
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Post by: Mathius on 06/02/2010, 11:40 PM
Got my ass handed to me by Lords of Thunder once again. ](*,) That final level is brutal for me who is not exactly a shmup-wizard. I hang more with the Thunder Force III crowd and less with the R-Type. But, that doesn't mean I won't triumph over LoT one day. :twisted:
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Post by: esteban on 06/06/2010, 04:47 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/31/2010, 05:43 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/31/2010, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/30/2010, 11:32 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/30/2010, 11:22 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/29/2010, 11:35 AMWould you guess I'm still playing Dragon Spirit?  :x
Took me over a month of off and on playing to clear it!
I read an article today that said the difficulty can be pretty brutal and unforgiving. I don't know if I would ever want to pick this game up. It kinda reminds me of Phelios for the Genesis, and I never liked that game.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dragon Spirit. It's definitely challenging, but in the absolute funnest sense. I put in a lot of time on it because it's a really fun game.
Ok, maybe I will grab it somewhere down the line. However, its sequel Dragon Saber seems cool.
Call me crazy, but I think Dragon Spirit holds its own compared to Dragon Saber.

Disclaimer: I really dig old skool shoot-em-ups and I think Dragon Spirit is a decent game.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/06/2010, 04:55 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 06/02/2010, 11:40 PMGot my ass handed to me by Lords of Thunder once again. ](*,) That final level is brutal for me who is not exactly a shmup-wizard. I hang more with the Thunder Force III crowd and less with the R-Type. But, that doesn't mean I won't triumph over LoT one day. :twisted:
lords is such a great game!! that last stage just does me in.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 06/06/2010, 10:13 PM
Son Son II
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Post by: nectarsis on 06/06/2010, 10:48 PM
Drac X   8) :dance:
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Post by: rag-time4 on 06/07/2010, 01:06 AM
Quote from: nectarsis on 06/06/2010, 10:48 PMDrac X   8) :dance:
How far are you Nectarsis? I'm bouncing between Dracula X and Gradius 2 myself!

EDIT ~ Right now I'm at the clocktower stage. I can get to the wizard's ghost but can't beat him yet. I've got about 56% clear. Anyone know the maximum clear % available in this game?
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/07/2010, 10:11 AM
More Implode fun was had over the weekend.  Did you know that in levels 40(ish) and up the bonus given for removing all blocks from the screen is actually subtracted from your score?  It might go back to adding it to your score at some point; I threw in the towel at level 52, when it was three in the morning and I'd been playing for five+ hours.

Quote from: rag-time4 on 06/07/2010, 01:06 AMAnyone know the maximum clear % available in this game?
100%, of course.
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Post by: Mathius on 06/07/2010, 12:02 PM
I haven't beaten Dracula X yet because Dracula's different forms keep kicking my ass. But, like with Lords of Thunder, I will clear that game one day.

Also, at least Drac's chamber has an actual floor and not platforms and pits to get knocked into like the SNES version. That's just cheap and unfair IMO.
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Post by: geise on 06/07/2010, 02:28 PM
I've been playing a lot of Ninja Spirit lately.  I've just been in the mood for some reason.  I've also been doing quite a bit of Kabuki Itoryudan (probably spelled wrong)
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 06/07/2010, 07:13 PM
Hana Taka Daka! Interesting flying shooter of the character variety , but I am kinda stuck in the bonus (cake) stage of level 4 and I don't know how many more ants throwing strawberries I can stand ! :O

edit :

@ Necromancer : If you ever played a Crash Bandicoot game you know it goes up to at least 103 %  [-X
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/07/2010, 08:22 PM
Quote from: geise on 06/07/2010, 02:28 PMI've been playing a lot of Ninja Spirit lately.  I've just been in the mood for some reason.  I've also been doing quite a bit of Kabuki Itoryudan (probably spelled wrong)
kabuki itcheybutt Is a pretty cool fighter.  The last two bosses are the best i my opinion.
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Post by: Gogan on 06/07/2010, 11:03 PM
Obbachama-kun, or whatever.

This is a weird f'n game!
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Post by: nectarsis on 06/07/2010, 11:08 PM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 06/07/2010, 01:06 AM
Quote from: nectarsis on 06/06/2010, 10:48 PMDrac X   8) :dance:
How far are you Nectarsis? I'm bouncing between Dracula X and Gradius 2 myself!

EDIT ~ Right now I'm at the clocktower stage. I can get to the wizard's ghost but can't beat him yet. I've got about 56% clear. Anyone know the maximum clear % available in this game?
Was at 37% last night, just got to 54%...not terible for my first real playthru ;)
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 06/08/2010, 02:20 PM
Quote from: Gogan on 06/07/2010, 11:03 PMObbachama-kun, or whatever.

This is a weird f'n game!
Lol I just got this . Haven't played it all too much , as I started something else though .

Just playing through Liquid Kids . Prety fun so far .
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Post by: Mathius on 06/09/2010, 12:20 AM
I've been playing, well...nothing. I have been too busy researching the Neo-Geo platform. Planning on finally getting one. :)
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Post by: blueraven on 06/09/2010, 01:23 AM
Xanadu II. Wow.  :shock:
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Post by: nat on 06/09/2010, 01:57 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/07/2010, 10:11 AMMore Implode fun was had over the weekend.  Did you know that in levels 40(ish) and up the bonus given for removing all blocks from the screen is actually subtracted from your score? 
That sounds like a bug to me.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/09/2010, 10:25 AM
Quote from: nat on 06/09/2010, 01:57 AMThat sounds like a bug to me.
I bet you're right, though it didn't really matter since the score passed 999,999 (back to zero) about ten rounds earlier.  Also buggy is how some levels freeze and no new blocks will appear unless you force 'em by holding down button I.  :?
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 06/09/2010, 10:39 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/09/2010, 10:25 AM
Quote from: nat on 06/09/2010, 01:57 AMThat sounds like a bug to me.
I bet you're right, though it didn't really matter since the score passed 999,999 (back to zero) about ten rounds earlier.  Also buggy is how some levels freeze and no new blocks will appear unless you force 'em by holding down button I.  :?
That's pretty strange.  :?
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Post by: RoyVegas on 06/09/2010, 01:47 PM
Played a little Raiden before work today....
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Post by: Gogan on 06/09/2010, 01:53 PM
Final Soldier yesterday. great game.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 06/09/2010, 06:35 PM
Finished Hana Taka Daka! Not the best ending but meh .

Also Roy's avatar reminds me I need to go back to Splatterhouse .
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/09/2010, 06:46 PM
Quote from: Gogan on 06/09/2010, 01:53 PMFinal Soldier yesterday. great game.
hey Im still workin on final solider.  When I first started to play it I didnt like it very much....but now I agree its a great game!!  did ya beat it?
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 06/09/2010, 06:58 PM
Returned to playing Saint Dragon , at stage 4 now actualy .
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Post by: blueraven on 06/09/2010, 07:17 PM
Flash Hiders, and now GoT again. Last level.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/09/2010, 09:20 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 06/09/2010, 07:17 PMFlash Hiders, and now GoT again. Last level.
ya figure out his pattern yet?!
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Post by: Serega81 on 06/09/2010, 10:56 PM
long time lurker, finally decided to join the discussion...

Replaying Blood Gear for the third time currently, such an amazing game, but I got stuck because I forgot that in order to get the bazooka thingie that blows up the barrier in the water rising fortress, I need to talk to a scientist who will give you the bazooka BUT ADVICE TO THOSE THAT HAVEN'T PLAYED IT YET....  If your inventory is full he won't give you anything :(

Before that replayed the Exile series.  I may be one of the few that actually likes the second one better, and despite the difficulty level, all the bosses have patterns.  Once you learn those it becomes a cinch!!!

Great To Meet You Fine Folks

Serega
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Post by: Gogan on 06/10/2010, 12:10 AM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 06/09/2010, 06:46 PM
Quote from: Gogan on 06/09/2010, 01:53 PMFinal Soldier yesterday. great game.
hey Im still workin on final solider.  When I first started to play it I didnt like it very much....but now I agree its a great game!!  did ya beat it?
yea.....on FIRST runthrough!!

I think it was luck though, cuz I haven't been able to since :(
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 06/10/2010, 06:34 AM
Stil on Saint Dragon , level 6 .
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Post by: RoyVegas on 06/11/2010, 12:17 PM
Last night oldskool came over and hung out for a bit.  We played some Raiden, Son Son II, a little Neo Bomberman (MVS) and we beat Aero Fighters 2 (MVS).
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 06/11/2010, 12:48 PM
Obacchan-Kun......dear lord this game feels trashy .
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Post by: Gogan on 06/11/2010, 01:51 PM
I love it
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Post by: blueraven on 06/11/2010, 02:22 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 06/09/2010, 09:20 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 06/09/2010, 07:17 PMFlash Hiders, and now GoT again. Last level.
ya figure out his pattern yet?!
No not yet. But soon.  :)
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/11/2010, 03:09 PM
Hey there Seragagaga, nice to see you finally posting!

Thanks for the advice- Blook Gear here I come!!
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 06/11/2010, 07:33 PM
Quote from: Serega81 on 06/09/2010, 10:56 PMlong time lurker, finally decided to join the discussion...

Great To Meet You Fine Folks

Serega
Glad you finally decided to join in the madness!  :D
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Post by: RoyVegas on 06/11/2010, 07:55 PM
Welcome aboard Serega!
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Post by: CGQuarterly on 06/14/2010, 11:55 PM
Been playing a bunch of World Class Baseball the last couple of days.  Not the best game ever but it isn't too bad.

Chris
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Post by: TheClash603 on 06/15/2010, 12:16 AM
World Class Baseball is the second best sports game on the system behind Hit the Ice.

...with that said, it is nowhere near as good as Hit the Ice.

Too bad the TG16 didn't get NBA Jam or Mutant League Football/Hockey.
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Post by: blueraven on 06/15/2010, 02:48 PM
GoT (HS runs, One credit EXCLUSIVELY no continues) and Xanadu II now that Flash Hiders was 1cc'd.

Flash Hiders is a great game with good dynamics, but an incredibly easy fighter.
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Post by: TurbografxKid on 06/17/2010, 08:14 PM
Been playing "Bonk's Adventure" this past week. That music really gets stuck in your head. Excellent sound tract on Bonk's Adventure and also Bonk's Revenge.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/17/2010, 08:19 PM
w
Quote from: Beld VanGuard on 03/01/2008, 12:32 PMSplash Lake and Shapeshifter, as there the 2 newest games to arrive.
at do ya think of shapeshifter?
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 06/24/2010, 10:56 AM
I've been playing Super Air Zonk. I'm still very disappointed with it.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/24/2010, 09:09 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/24/2010, 10:56 AMI've been playing Super Air Zonk. I'm still very disappointed with it.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/24/2010, 10:56 AMI've been playing Super Air Zonk. I'm still very disappointed with it.
Whats wrong w it?
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 06/24/2010, 09:39 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 06/24/2010, 09:09 PMWhats wrong w it?
It's slow, bad level design. Lack of powerups. It's not anywhere near as fun as the original Air Zonk.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/27/2010, 11:44 AM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/24/2010, 09:39 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 06/24/2010, 09:09 PMWhats wrong w it?
It's slow, bad level design. Lack of powerups. It's not anywhere near as fun as the original Air Zonk.
I never played it good to know though.  I had a blast with air zonk.  Ill save my cash then.

Ive been playin final solider tryin to beat ope on the 2 min game.  hes at 61,000 and Im at 51,000
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Post by: JapanTokei on 06/29/2010, 10:26 AM
agreed, yep 100%.  AirZonk (Hucard/Turbochip) is WAY better than the CD version. 

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/24/2010, 09:39 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 06/24/2010, 09:09 PMWhats wrong w it?
It's slow, bad level design. Lack of powerups. It's not anywhere near as fun as the original Air Zonk.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 06/30/2010, 12:27 PM
Formation Soccer on J Leauge. If anyone has any tips to scoring more consistantly let me know or reply in my thread in the PC Engine discussion. It's a fun Soccer game just hard to figure out since I can't read a Japenese manual.
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Post by: blueraven on 06/30/2010, 02:35 PM
The waiting game (turbo is down ATM with a pot adjustment issue).
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 06/30/2010, 06:04 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 06/30/2010, 02:35 PMThe waiting game (turbo is down ATM with a pot adjustment issue).
:(

Right now I'm still pluggin' away at Son Son II, but I haven't had much OBEY time this week. Also poppin' in Ninja Gaiden and Galaga '90, as well.
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Post by: blueraven on 06/30/2010, 09:23 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 06/30/2010, 06:04 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 06/30/2010, 02:35 PMThe waiting game (turbo is down ATM with a pot adjustment issue).
:(

Right now I'm still pluggin' away at Son Son II, but I haven't had much OBEY time this week. Also poppin' in Ninja Gaiden and Galaga '90, as well. 
Good luck, I'm sure that this is fixable. It will just take time and engineering :|
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Post by: JapanTokei on 07/01/2010, 01:29 AM
Been playing Takahashi Yumeijin / New Advanture Island... the game is difficult!  espcially those damn frogs that seem to jump at you right after you leap across some canyons.. its takes a lot of repetition to get the hand of it... despite the unlimited continues I wish the thing had a save feature!
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/01/2010, 11:04 AM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 07/01/2010, 01:29 AMBeen playing Takahashi Yumeijin / New Advanture Island... the game is difficult!  espcially those damn frogs that seem to jump at you right after you leap across some canyons.. its takes a lot of repetition to get the hand of it... despite the unlimited continues I wish the thing had a save feature! 
lol. I love NAI. I was actually reading a Wii review of it yesterday and the author was saying that the save feature was a plus for him.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 07/09/2010, 11:53 AM
Finished "Final Soldier" yesterday . Fun shooter which didn't get dificult till level 5 for me . Dunno what to try now . Maybe Parodus or (finaly) Magical Chase .

Also played through Niko Niko Pun , but that took all of ten minutes . I would have been pissed had I actualy payed for it .

Then re-played through Hana Taka Daka , got all the pieces and.....didn't even get diferent credits .

Also currently am at the begining of Youkai Douchuuki , but I don't realy know what to buy from the shop as most of it has no use when I try bringing it up .

Finaly about NAI , I got to a spot early on that I can't jump over normaly any ideas ?

(That reminds me I need to replay Wonderboy and finish it)
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/11/2010, 10:16 PM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 07/09/2010, 11:53 AMFinaly about NAI , I got to a spot early on that I can't jump over normaly any ideas ?
hmmm...What stage are you on where you're having trouble?  :-k
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Post by: Mathius on 07/12/2010, 01:09 PM
@ San Juan Wolf- Are you holding the run button down as you jump in NAI?

Been playing a little bit of Star Parodier lately. It's a decent game, but I am coming off the heels of Parodius Da! and Star Parodier pales in comparison IMO.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/12/2010, 02:52 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 07/11/2010, 10:16 PM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 07/09/2010, 11:53 AMFinaly about NAI , I got to a spot early on that I can't jump over normaly any ideas ?
hmmm...What stage are you on where you're having trouble?  :-k
Oh, do you have the turbo switches on the right settings? If the jump button isn't set to the right position you won't be able to jump very high. I betcha that's the problem right there.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/12/2010, 03:39 PM
I've been playing Forgotten Worlds lately.  If it weren't for the slow-ass rotating and shit voices, I'd really like this game.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/12/2010, 03:56 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/12/2010, 03:39 PMI've been playing Forgotten Worlds lately.  If it weren't for the slow-ass rotating and shit voices, I'd really like this game.
I haven't played much of Forgotten Worlds on any platform. Are these issues unique to the PCE or to all ports?
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/12/2010, 05:41 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 07/12/2010, 03:56 PMI haven't played much of Forgotten Worlds on any platform. Are these issues unique to the PCE or to all ports?
If I'm not mistaken, the poor voices were taken directly from the arcade; if the other ports have 'em (likely not), they are surely no better and probably worse.  As for the controls, the arcade had a rotary knob, which simply can't be accurately replicated with a couple of buttons.  I'd guess that the Genny would be a bit less awkward with three 'real' buttons (as would an Avenue Pad 3), but my wireless controllers force me to use the Run button.  :|
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 07/12/2010, 05:44 PM
Thought I should play some Dynastic Hero... its been years since I've kicked that one in the nuts...

Popped about 25 minutes into it yesterday.
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Post by: Mathius on 07/12/2010, 06:24 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/12/2010, 05:41 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 07/12/2010, 03:56 PMI haven't played much of Forgotten Worlds on any platform. Are these issues unique to the PCE or to all ports?
If I'm not mistaken, the poor voices were taken directly from the arcade; if the other ports have 'em (likely not), they are surely no better and probably worse.  As for the controls, the arcade had a rotary knob, which simply can't be accurately replicated with a couple of buttons.  I'd guess that the Genny would be a bit less awkward with three 'real' buttons (as would an Avenue Pad 3), but my wireless controllers force me to use the Run button.  :|
The best way to play Forgotten Worlds IMO is on Capcom Classics Collection on the PS2. Using the two analog sticks ala Robotron works pretty well.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 07/12/2010, 07:34 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 07/12/2010, 01:09 PM@ San Juan Wolf- Are you holding the run button down as you jump in NAI?

Been playing a little bit of Star Parodier lately. It's a decent game, but I am coming off the heels of Parodius Da! and Star Parodier pales in comparison IMO.
Not sure about that .

But I do think that I was pressing the run button as would anyone in this situation , unless the "run" button refers to the one starting the game (or any other specific button outside the d-pad) .
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Post by: Mathius on 07/12/2010, 07:38 PM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 07/12/2010, 07:34 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 07/12/2010, 01:09 PM@ San Juan Wolf- Are you holding the run button down as you jump in NAI?

Been playing a little bit of Star Parodier lately. It's a decent game, but I am coming off the heels of Parodius Da! and Star Parodier pales in comparison IMO.
Not sure about that .

But I do think that I was pressing the run button as would anyone in this situation , unless the "run" button refers to the one starting the game (or any other specific button outside the d-pad) .
Heh, yeah I mean the button that makes Higgins run. It he's running he will jump much higher.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 07/13/2010, 08:00 AM
I tried that but he doesn't jump while I hold it , I have to let go of it first :/
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/13/2010, 09:29 AM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 07/13/2010, 08:00 AMI tried that but he doesn't jump while I hold it , I have to let go of it first :/
You're doing something wrong; you can hold down button II to run and still jump.
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Post by: Mathius on 07/13/2010, 12:38 PM
Quote from: San Juan Wolf on 07/13/2010, 08:00 AMI tried that but he doesn't jump while I hold it , I have to let go of it first :/
Are you playing it on an emulator? THat could have something to do with it.
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Post by: San Juan Wolf on 07/17/2010, 10:02 AM
Well course I am :P

Yame has been prety reliable to me so far . You gotta love it can play four diferent formats , three of which belong to nintendo (NES , SNES , GB) . Couldn't find any working emulator for the SNES that makes external save states (which made playing through Super Bonk 2 a real pain cause , even if the game is marvelously big and overall beautifull , it doesn't run on yame without sprites flickering) . I dunno if it's some setting thing , honestly .
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 07/18/2010, 05:22 PM
I just purchased a few more titles for my US collection; I only have 33 left to acquire...
But one of my recent purchases was World Class Baseball. The game is aesthetically pleasing and seems to have smooth play, but I am getting my a** kicked whenever I try to play! My outfielders are never where I need them to be and run like tortoises, and my bat seems to have a hole in it.

Anyone have any advice on this game? I want to like it, and eventually beat it!
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Post by: blueraven on 07/20/2010, 01:10 PM
Winning Shots Golf
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Post by: Obfuscate on 07/20/2010, 01:47 PM
Re: World Class Baseball, when your fielder puts up his glove you're in the right spot. I still love and play this game after all these years.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 07/20/2010, 04:12 PM
Thanks Obfuscate! Your tip actually made a big difference in my defense. OK, here's another question though...in the manual, on page 11 under "Playing Defense", it has this technique:
-----------------------------------
Changing the Position of the Fielders
You can change the position of the fielders by
pressing the RUN button and the Direction
Key at the same time (only one position change
per ball is possible). Try some new positions
for better defense.
-----------------------------------
Note: The direction to press is based on the direction you'd like your fielders to go. Up for deep defense, down for forward defense, etc.

So, I can't get this to work. At least, not in any noticeable way. If the batter I'm pitching to has a powerful swing, I'll wanna bring my outfielders deeper, right? So at the mound I'll press Up and RUN together, but nobody moves. Am I doing this right? The manual is kind of lacking in detail.

Anyway, my defense improved to the point where I only lost 1-0. My batting still sucks.
Any advice in this department? Besides the obvious timing issue, how can I hit a ball past the infield?
Finally, if I have a switch hitter, how do I tell him to hit the other side? Or will a switch hitter automatically align himself based on the pitcher?

Thanks for any help you guys can give!
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Post by: Obfuscate on 07/21/2010, 09:29 AM
Rondeau, I don't move my feidlers around until after they hit, no need to. Also, hitting is mainly timing and swinging at good pitches but don't be jamming on the Direction Pad when you hit, just line up right and push the 1 button. Try using the Ninjas until you get good at it as they have a good hitting team.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 07/21/2010, 09:51 AM
Domo arigato, Obfuscate!
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Post by: airzonk68 on 07/27/2010, 10:49 PM
not sure of others on the forum, but i tend to play 5 or so games at any one time on my duo (i have the entire us collection of games except for bonk 3 cd)  - i always keep devil's crush and a few shumps that i randomly rotate a few levels of each with for 10-15 minute gaming pleasure (air zonk, soldier blade and super star soldier are current 3 in rotation) and then a game or 2 i try to get to the end of - i am currently "hooked" on hit the ice (can't seem to beat the black team in the finals) and bomberman '93  - so many games - so little time (hehe) - best wishes to all
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/28/2010, 09:48 AM
Quote from: airzonk68 on 07/27/2010, 10:49 PMnot sure of others on the forum, but i tend to play 5 or so games at any one time on my duo (i have the entire us collection of games except for bonk 3 cd)  - i always keep devil's crush and a few shumps that i randomly rotate a few levels of each with for 10-15 minute gaming pleasure (air zonk, soldier blade and super star soldier are current 3 in rotation) and then a game or 2 i try to get to the end of - i am currently "hooked" on hit the ice (can't seem to beat the black team in the finals) and bomberman '93  - so many games - so little time (hehe) - best wishes to all
Welcome to the forums airzonk! :) Seems like you have a pretty good system going on. heh
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Post by: blueraven on 07/28/2010, 11:34 AM
Escape From LA.

Oh wait. Thats not a Turbo game. I'm playing Shin Megami Tensei
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/28/2010, 10:29 PM
on the boss of stage five in r type!!!  I beat em if its the last thing i do!!
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Post by: Roy The Sunderer on 07/28/2010, 11:02 PM
Just beat Ys III. Now it's time to jump into Exile!
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 07/28/2010, 11:34 PM
I been playing Davis Cup Tennis and World Court Tennis too just to compared the two. I wasn't too crazy for Davis Cup: http://youtu.be/zepW3nn58nA
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Post by: Obfuscate on 07/29/2010, 09:28 AM
I really liked both Tennis games as a kid, I liked the Quest in World Court and the Tournies in Davis Cup. In Davis Cup you have to speed up the play and play a single screen to make it more enjoyable.

I've been playing Dead Moon, really fun shooter and under-rated in my opinion. Blow up the asteroids in the 2nd stage for mega bonus points and lives, I beat it yesterday with 14 lives left, just need to beat it without losing a life so I can retire it.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/29/2010, 08:35 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 07/28/2010, 10:29 PMon the boss of stage five in r type!!!  I beat em if its the last thing i do!!
ug exile..... i have a box w copy does anyone wanna trade it for something?
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Post by: blueraven on 08/01/2010, 03:35 PM
American or Japanese?

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 07/29/2010, 08:35 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 07/28/2010, 10:29 PMon the boss of stage five in r type!!!  I beat em if its the last thing i do!!
ug exile..... i have a box w copy does anyone wanna trade it for something?
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 08/01/2010, 04:22 PM
american.......I also beat that boss and im on 6 in  r type
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/01/2010, 05:03 PM
Currently playing 'Lords of Thunder' just to listen to the awesome music.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 08/01/2010, 05:20 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 08/01/2010, 05:03 PMCurrently playing 'Lords of Thunder' just to listen to the awesome music.
some of the best music on the system.
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Post by: Gogan on 08/01/2010, 09:56 PM
Currently tryin out my new Arcade card duo with Fatal Fury 2, not too bad, the different fighting plane is interesting, but I have yet to master many of the moves.
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Post by: BlueBMW on 08/01/2010, 11:12 PM
I've been hammering on Air Zonk for a while now.  Honestly I love the music!
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 08/02/2010, 10:10 PM
Ok, so I just beat World Class Baseball...what a rush! I don't know if I just got lucky, or if the final team isn't as good as they're made out to be. (On a side note, the manual says the champion team is the "Turbo Tigers", but as far as I can see they're just called the "Champs".)

But I beat them 8-6, and I was very freaked out to see that my usual post-game sportscaster lady was replaced by some kind of ugly "Planet of The Apes" style being, with a red vest emblazoned with the letters "P C".

I will probably have nightmares about that ugly thing.
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Post by: Damaramu on 08/11/2010, 08:31 PM
I'm playing an old favorite, Cosmic Fantasy II.

I beat this game back in the '93 and picked up a new sealed copy (along with Exile) that was being clearanced out on Ebay via TZD.

Looking forward to picking up the other games in the series now that I've got a Duo RX.  :dance:
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 08/11/2010, 09:21 PM
played insanity.  the game gets pretty fun.  I really like the music and i like how it picks up after 10000 points.  the music gets pretty intense at that point as well
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 08/12/2010, 03:39 PM
Parodius DA
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Post by: lord_cack on 08/12/2010, 03:55 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 08/12/2010, 03:39 PMParodius DA
And listening to the Rolling Stones? ???

But Seriously, I have been playing Air Zonk and Blazing Lazers.... sucking at both but still having a good time....
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Post by: BlueBMW on 08/12/2010, 04:23 PM
Just got Lords of Thunder.  Never played it before.  Im sucking at it but still loving it!
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 08/12/2010, 05:14 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 08/12/2010, 04:23 PMJust got Lords of Thunder.  Never played it before.  Im sucking at it but still loving it!
"You need practice, alright? Practice, practice, prac-pratice."
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Post by: BlueBMW on 08/12/2010, 09:18 PM
I beat the first four levels (Dezant, Auzal, Llamarada, and Bosque) on normal so far.  But man I'll definitely have some practicing to do!  I've never been that great at video games.  I can usually win with some persistence, but not always easily.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 08/12/2010, 10:31 PM
Hey Blue,
Every LoT fan should be familiar with this video...most of us got it in the mail. I still have the VHS somewhere, I believe.

http://youtu.be/TPN_TAHVocc

But for the line I was quoting, go to 2:47.

You're welcome!
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Post by: airzonk68 on 08/13/2010, 03:20 AM
Been working on Bomberman 93 for the past week - having trouble with last Boss on Level 6 (the instruction guide states there are 6 levels (worlds) to clear - 8 stages each) -  finally beat Mr Stoomper (you'll know what i mean when you get to his level) - getting ready for my ending credits of victory and the BOOM!!!!!!!! - Off my Mr Bomberman got swept into Level (world) 7 - some type of mystery/bonus continuation before the REAL ending  :oops: - oh well, i will keep you posted on progress - also hanging with Air Zonk, Devil's Crush and Super Star Soldier for some quick 30 minute play -
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Post by: JapanTokei on 08/20/2010, 09:55 AM
I love playing Tenchi o Warou - aka Dynasty Warriors.  Grew up playing this game in the Arcades in Asia.  It's da shit for Romance of 3 Kingdoms fans for sure.  The PCE version omitted the 2 player mode, but I found it immensely enjoyable still.  Here are some showoff sequence after I beat it  :mrgreen:

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Post by: DJLobo on 08/23/2010, 12:49 PM
Played and beat Vigilante over the weekend. Easy brawler. I made it to the last boss on my first play through. Cover art for the PC Engine version is cool. JapanTokei - Damn, I didn't know there was a Dynasty Warriors game for the PC Engine. I'll have to pick up a copy. Those screen shots look fantastic.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/23/2010, 01:24 PM
Quote from: DJLobo on 08/23/2010, 12:49 PMPlayed and beat Vigilante over the weekend. Easy brawler. I made it to the last boss on my first play through. Cover art for the PC Engine version is cool. JapanTokei - Damn, I didn't know there was a Dynasty Warriors game for the PC Engine. I'll have to pick up a copy. Those screen shots look fantastic.
http://youtu.be/cabNnvhb9sY

once I get back into the swing of things (owning a duo again)  I'd love to try this one out!:
http://youtu.be/cabNnvhb9sY
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Post by: BlueBMW on 08/23/2010, 03:27 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 08/23/2010, 01:24 PM
Quote from: DJLobo on 08/23/2010, 12:49 PMPlayed and beat Vigilante over the weekend. Easy brawler. I made it to the last boss on my first play through. Cover art for the PC Engine version is cool. JapanTokei - Damn, I didn't know there was a Dynasty Warriors game for the PC Engine. I'll have to pick up a copy. Those screen shots look fantastic.
http://youtu.be/cabNnvhb9sY

once I get back into the swing of things (owning a duo again)  I'd love to try this one out!:
http://youtu.be/cabNnvhb9sY
Better start looking for that game cuz you'll have a duo again soon!
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Post by: TurbografxKid on 08/23/2010, 07:23 PM
I seem to be addicted to Soldier Blade at the moment. Love the music in that game.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 08/23/2010, 07:42 PM
Quote from: TurbografxKid on 08/23/2010, 07:23 PMI seem to be addicted to Soldier Blade at the moment. Love the music in that game.
soldier blade is tits!!!
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Post by: Colossus1574 on 08/24/2010, 03:49 AM
finally hooked up my PC engine after years and years of neglect....just played some MotoRoader with my cousin, bro & gf ! finished in 3rd, missed 2nd place by 2 points goddamnit!   and also playing TwinCobra!  great classic shooter!  Hopefully will move on to some SCD goodness in the coming days  [-o<
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 08/24/2010, 08:47 AM
Quote from: TurbografxKid on 08/23/2010, 07:23 PMI seem to be addicted to Soldier Blade at the moment. Love the music in that game.
Soldier Blade is awesome!

Quote from: Colossus1574 on 08/24/2010, 03:49 AMfinally hooked up my PC engine after years and years of neglect....just played some MotoRoader with my cousin, bro & gf ! finished in 3rd, missed 2nd place by 2 points goddamnit!   and also playing TwinCobra!  great classic shooter!  Hopefully will move on to some SCD goodness in the coming days  [-o<
Sweeet! How's Twin Cobra?
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Post by: Colossus1574 on 08/24/2010, 08:16 PM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 08/24/2010, 08:47 AM
Quote from: Colossus1574 on 08/24/2010, 03:49 AMfinally hooked up my PC engine after years and years of neglect....just played some MotoRoader with my cousin, bro & gf ! finished in 3rd, missed 2nd place by 2 points goddamnit!   and also playing TwinCobra!  great classic shooter!  Hopefully will move on to some SCD goodness in the coming days  [-o<
Sweeet! How's Twin Cobra?
Twin Cobra was the 1st thing i popped in after all this time off from the PCE, haha. And i dunno how, but maybe cause i'm more a "mature/calm/patient" player now but i somehow can actually get further then when in my prime PCE days back in the 90s!!! WTF??? (including the 3 limited continues of course  :dance: )  Stage 8 or 9 for any of u who happen to be playing TwinCobra as well out there, haha
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 08/24/2010, 08:50 PM
Quote from: DJLobo on 08/23/2010, 12:49 PMPlayed and beat Vigilante over the weekend. Easy brawler. I made it to the last boss on my first play through. Cover art for the PC Engine version is cool. JapanTokei - Damn, I didn't know there was a Dynasty Warriors game for the PC Engine. I'll have to pick up a copy. Those screen shots look fantastic.
I like that game.  who cares if its easy I like the grafx and its just fun.  I like to play it while im waiting for someone to come pick me up or if I need to kill time and not really pay attention
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/24/2010, 09:18 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 08/23/2010, 03:27 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 08/23/2010, 01:24 PM
Quote from: DJLobo on 08/23/2010, 12:49 PMPlayed and beat Vigilante over the weekend. Easy brawler. I made it to the last boss on my first play through. Cover art for the PC Engine version is cool. JapanTokei - Damn, I didn't know there was a Dynasty Warriors game for the PC Engine. I'll have to pick up a copy. Those screen shots look fantastic.
http://youtu.be/cabNnvhb9sY

once I get back into the swing of things (owning a duo again)  I'd love to try this one out!:
http://youtu.be/cabNnvhb9sY
Better start looking for that game cuz you'll have a duo again soon!
Dude that just made my week!!  :D
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Post by: Colossus1574 on 08/24/2010, 11:15 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/20/2010, 09:55 AMI love playing Tenchi o Warou - aka Dynasty Warriors.  Grew up playing this game in the Arcades in Asia.  It's da shit for Romance of 3 Kingdoms fans for sure.  The PCE version omitted the 2 player mode, but I found it immensely enjoyable still.  Here are some showoff sequence after I beat it  :mrgreen:
I got this one too because i liked it so much from the old arcade days!  It's just too bad it seems like the music sounds more like chip music then a SCD game. Can't remember how different the endings were if u used Zhao Yun instead of say Liu Bei, ZhangFei or Guan Yu.  :-k
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Post by: hoobs88 on 04/24/2011, 08:53 PM
Over the 3 day Easter weekend, I have been playing "Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu" and I am proud to say that I have finally beaten it!
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 04/24/2011, 09:15 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/20/2010, 09:55 AMI love playing Tenchi o Warou - aka Dynasty Warriors.  Grew up playing this game in the Arcades in Asia.  It's da shit for Romance of 3 Kingdoms fans for sure.  The PCE version omitted the 2 player mode, but I found it immensely enjoyable still.  Here are some showoff sequence after I beat it  :mrgreen:

(http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab222/japantokei/ebay/IMG_0429.jpg)
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wow man U really do like that game! :)  To me it looked nice but was way to repetative and the whole time i just wanted to jump off my horse and start poundin people.  it also seemed to be watered down from the originl
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Post by: thesteve on 04/30/2011, 01:02 PM
impossimole
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Post by: roflmao on 04/30/2011, 02:17 PM
I got Bomberman 94, Super Star Soldier and Final Soldier in the mail yesterday so I spent way too much time playing those (I love how you can customize the weapon types in Final Soldier!).  But mostly I've been playing Devil's Crush and Ys Books I & II lately.  I am determined to make it to the end of Devil's Crush using the save system. :D  I'm only about 35mil in so far, though. :)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 04/30/2011, 05:03 PM
Sapphire  8)
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Post by: BlueBMW on 05/01/2011, 11:57 AM
Nexzr here :P  For the longest time I couldn't make it past the stage 3 boss...  Now Im stuck on stage six! :P  Absolutely AWESOME game.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/01/2011, 11:53 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/01/2011, 11:57 AMNexzr here :P  For the longest time I couldn't make it past the stage 3 boss...  Now Im stuck on stage six! :P  Absolutely AWESOME game.
Nice! The stage 3 boss is pretty tough. Glad to you hear you've made it past that hump, and that you're enjoying the game. Though, how can you not enjoy Nexzr? :)
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Post by: rag-time4 on 05/02/2011, 12:36 AM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/01/2011, 11:53 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/01/2011, 11:57 AMNexzr here :P  For the longest time I couldn't make it past the stage 3 boss...  Now Im stuck on stage six! :P  Absolutely AWESOME game.
Nice! The stage 3 boss is pretty tough. Glad to you hear you've made it past that hump, and that you're enjoying the game. Though, how can you not enjoy Nexzr? :)
If you don't own it....??? :(
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Post by: BlueBMW on 05/02/2011, 12:51 AM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/02/2011, 12:36 AM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/01/2011, 11:53 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/01/2011, 11:57 AMNexzr here :P  For the longest time I couldn't make it past the stage 3 boss...  Now Im stuck on stage six! :P  Absolutely AWESOME game.
Nice! The stage 3 boss is pretty tough. Glad to you hear you've made it past that hump, and that you're enjoying the game. Though, how can you not enjoy Nexzr? :)
If you don't own it....??? :(
:cry: :cry: :cry: Everyone should own Nexzr.. its too good not to be owned.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/02/2011, 01:00 AM
Quote from: rag-time4 on 05/02/2011, 12:36 AM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 05/01/2011, 11:53 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/01/2011, 11:57 AMNexzr here :P  For the longest time I couldn't make it past the stage 3 boss...  Now Im stuck on stage six! :P  Absolutely AWESOME game.
Nice! The stage 3 boss is pretty tough. Glad to you hear you've made it past that hump, and that you're enjoying the game. Though, how can you not enjoy Nexzr? :)
If you don't own it....??? :(
:cry:
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Post by: SuperPlay on 05/02/2011, 06:12 AM
Currently I am giving Ordyne a blast :-)
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/02/2011, 11:44 AM
Well, I try Image Fight II again and again.  And I still find the first stage more difficult than stage 2.  I get frustrated then cry.  Then I play through Star Parodia and feel much better.  :)

Gonna dive into Tengai Makyo II later this week!  VERY STOKED to be finally getting into this one!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/02/2011, 02:48 PM
CD Denjin Rockabily Tenkoku
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/04/2011, 01:11 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 05/02/2011, 06:12 AMCurrently I am giving Ordyne a blast :-)
How are you liking it? I have a hate-on for that game, but I've heard some people lately saying that they really like it.

I've been taking a break with Valis IV and playing Cybercore and Armed F - Cybercore being the better of the two. I'm actually really liking Cybercore, which is surprising because when I rented it BITD I thought it was pretty lackluster. I think the TG was so new and that there were so many more graphically impressive games that I just didn't give it much of a chance.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/04/2011, 01:13 PM
Busy Playing Bomberman '94
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Post by: nat on 05/06/2011, 07:40 PM
Ordyne is awful.

Cybercore is excellent.
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Post by: thesteve on 05/08/2011, 04:45 AM
just completed my region mod on my express
trying to play necromancer, but i cant read it
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Post by: Bernie on 05/08/2011, 10:48 AM
Finishing up Dragon Slayer, then moving on to Dungeon Explorer.
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Post by: SamIAm on 05/08/2011, 03:45 PM
I just got an arcade card, so of course I'm playing Sapphire. I used to play this in college during my foreign exchange, which brings back nice memories. Also, since I used Magic Engine before and am on a real system now, this is the first time I've heard the voices after each stage. I have to say, that part is not very well done.  :?

Good game, though.  O:)
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Post by: CrackTiger on 05/08/2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: SamIAm on 05/08/2011, 03:45 PMI just got an arcade card, so of course I'm playing Sapphire. I used to play this in college during my foreign exchange, which brings back nice memories. Also, since I used Magic Engine before and am on a real system now, this is the first time I've heard the voices after each stage. I have to say, that part is not very well done.  :?

Good game, though.  O:)
If you end up playing Magic Engine again, try loading a System 3 card rom to play CD games. That usually mixes audio problems.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 05/08/2011, 05:52 PM
Finished Cadash last week. It's a very fun RPG but I kinda took away from the experience by grinding like crazy.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 05/08/2011, 08:30 PM
Quote from: bernielindell on 05/08/2011, 10:48 AMFinishing up Dragon Slayer, then moving on to Dungeon Explorer.
Did you ever find the lantern?
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Post by: SamIAm on 05/09/2011, 06:00 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/08/2011, 03:49 PMIf you end up playing Magic Engine again, try loading a System 3 card rom to play CD games. That usually mixes audio problems.
Thanks for the tip, but I had done that, actually. I think the case is that every version of Magic Engine after 1.0 doesn't play those ADPCM voices after you beat a stage in Sapphire. It was a known bug. Maybe the latest ME version fixed it, and I just don't know about it?
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/09/2011, 12:05 PM
Been Paying some Cadash :)
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Post by: BlueBMW on 05/09/2011, 01:44 PM
Been playing Color Wars on PCE... damn frustrating but strangely addictive!
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Post by: Bernie on 05/09/2011, 02:06 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 05/08/2011, 08:30 PM
Quote from: bernielindell on 05/08/2011, 10:48 AMFinishing up Dragon Slayer, then moving on to Dungeon Explorer.
Did you ever find the lantern?
Nope, still looking for it.  Cant seem to find the darn thing.  I am not sure if its an item drop from an enemy, or something I missed along the way.

EDIT:  I just beat it.  Not too shabby I must say.  I really enjoyed the game.  Too bad after the credits roll, you arent given the option to save.  You gotta reset it.  :(
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/11/2011, 10:53 AM
Got some great OBEY time in last night with the Mrs.  We played through a decent chunk of Buster Bros.!  Damn, The Duo never ceases to amaze me!  With a pretty good surround sound, this game is a BLAST on the eyes AND ears!!

I need me some LORDS OF THUNDER!!
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Post by: BlueBMW on 05/11/2011, 11:37 AM
Started into Dragon Slayer last night.  Good so far!  Im still amazed how good rgb makes everything look!
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Post by: Obfuscate on 05/11/2011, 11:39 AM
I've been playing Klax and Final Soldier.
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Post by: machomadness on 05/12/2011, 03:05 AM
I've been playing Splash Lake and Bonk's Adventure. Especially Splash Lake. It's one of those games that no one really gives any credit. A true hidden gem of the Turbo Duo.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 05/12/2011, 05:12 AM
Yeah cadash is a great game. Once I figured out how to use the magic again.
I've actually been playin strider. Its actually pretty awesome. The musics killer, can't imagine the genesis music being better, cut scenes are only on this system, and grafx are good as well. You can teLl is an arcade card game for sure. Downpart is, it has flikker issues
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/12/2011, 09:18 AM
Busy Playing Monsters Lair :)
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/12/2011, 11:24 PM
I am playing Rabio Lepus.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/12/2011, 11:29 PM
Played some Cotton this evening.  

Forgot how hard it was.  Feels rewarding to make it past the first level! I'm sure there are those of you who can beat it in one life, but I'll probably never get there.  

Awesome game, though.  Great graphics and the challenge is right there - where it kicks your ass but you can see how to improve so you try again.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/13/2011, 08:51 AM
PC Genjin
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 05/15/2011, 05:46 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 05/12/2011, 09:18 AMBusy Playing Monsters Lair :)
Nice! How are you liking it?
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Post by: chany60126 on 05/15/2011, 05:56 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/12/2011, 11:29 PMPlayed some Cotton this evening. 

Forgot how hard it was.  Feels rewarding to make it past the first level! I'm sure there are those of you who can beat it in one life, but I'll probably never get there. 

Awesome game, though.  Great graphics and the challenge is right there - where it kicks your ass but you can see how to improve so you try again.
Yeah, Cotton is a toughie. I can barely make it past the 3rd level boss on the default setting. The key for me is to use the turbo switch for the fire button. I always find myself accidently unleashing the special attacks by holding the fire button too long. I usually try to save those for the bosses. Cotton is an awesome game! I love the soundtrack to it.
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Post by: thrush on 05/16/2011, 05:57 PM
Just started up on Neutopia last night.
Hooray for region mod!  ^^
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Post by: blueraven on 05/17/2011, 12:45 AM
GoT, a bit of Outrun, Racing Damashi, and SF2.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/24/2011, 08:39 PM
Yesterday I played a fair amount of Military Madness (still love this game!) and tonight I played Blazing Lazers.  Man that last level is challenging!  I'll beat it again one of these days...
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/24/2011, 08:50 PM
Street Fighter II Champion Edition
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Post by: Tortured Skull on 05/24/2011, 09:21 PM
Galaga '90
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Post by: roflmao on 05/24/2011, 10:51 PM
Just made it a good chunk of the way through the final boss run of Air Zonk.  I've never made it this far before (yeah, I suck).  Wow, what an intense game!  I think the somewhat strange color palette, the slowdown and the flashing/disappearing sprites kind of shyed me away from this game in the past, but now I'm totally hooked.  The end is in sight!  I know with a little bit of practice I WILL beat this game! :D
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/24/2011, 11:07 PM
I BEAT RABIO LEPUS SO NOW IM PLAYING SINDIBAD, BUT I DONT REALLY LIKE IT.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/25/2011, 08:23 AM
Legendary Axe  8)
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Post by: grahf on 05/25/2011, 08:34 AM
Currently playing through Cosmic Fantasy 1, and Ys IV.
I just recently played through Ys I&II and Ys III.  I don't know why,
but I always feel like I have to play the original games in a series
first, before playing through the sequels. Even in cases where the
original aren't any good, I still do it.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/25/2011, 10:48 AM
Quote from: grahf on 05/25/2011, 08:34 AMCurrently playing through Cosmic Fantasy 1, and Ys IV.
I just recently played through Ys I&II and Ys III.  I don't know why,
but I always feel like I have to play the original games in a series
first, before playing through the sequels. Even in cases where the
original aren't any good, I still do it.
In comparison to CF 2, how is the original Cosmic Fantasy?  We talk alot about CF 2 and its sequels, but not much has been said about the first one.

Just played some Bonk' Revenge and Rabio Lepus.  I SUCK at Rabio... as proof will be seen by a future TiD episode!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/25/2011, 11:39 AM
Busy Playing Cotton
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Post by: MasonSushi on 05/25/2011, 12:28 PM
i need to find a new game to get into. I just beat my first TG-16 game, Momotarou Katsugeki
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 05/25/2011, 01:15 PM
I've been playing Parasol Stars
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Post by: TurboExpressFan on 05/25/2011, 01:18 PM
I am currently Playing World Class Baseball, Bonks Revenge. Hoping to soon be playing Dragon Saber, Final Soldier, and R-Type.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 05/25/2011, 01:38 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 05/25/2011, 10:48 AMIn comparison to CF 2, how is the original Cosmic Fantasy?  We talk alot about CF 2 and its sequels, but not much has been said about the first one.
I've played a little ways into CF1, it doesn't have the same level of polish as the second game. Cut scenes aren't at the same level, the in game graphics are worse, the music and detail is lacking. Fairly standard 16-bit RPG
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Post by: hoobs88 on 05/25/2011, 02:11 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/25/2011, 01:15 PMI've been playing Parasol Stars
Yes! My favorite Hu card.
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Post by: Gogan on 05/25/2011, 04:40 PM
Momotarou Katsugeki.

Yes
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/25/2011, 05:40 PM
Playing some Art of Fighting :)
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Post by: blueraven on 05/25/2011, 05:55 PM
GoT
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Post by: grahf on 05/27/2011, 06:27 AM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/25/2011, 01:38 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 05/25/2011, 10:48 AMIn comparison to CF 2, how is the original Cosmic Fantasy?  We talk alot about CF 2 and its sequels, but not much has been said about the first one.
I've played a little ways into CF1, it doesn't have the same level of polish as the second game. Cut scenes aren't at the same level, the in game graphics are worse, the music and detail is lacking. Fairly standard 16-bit RPG
Yep. It's really crude, and just isn't programmed well in general. There are long load times, and some npcs pop in and out of existence instead of moving. Besides that though, the actual story is fairly enjoyable. I've found myself enjoying it, but only in hour long sessions.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/27/2011, 10:36 AM
been playing MACROSS 2036
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Post by: Obfuscate on 05/27/2011, 11:05 AM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 05/27/2011, 10:36 AMbeen playing MACROSS 2036
How is it? Been thinking about picking that one up.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/27/2011, 01:31 PM
Pretty darn good :)
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Post by: SamIAm on 05/27/2011, 03:31 PM
The LoX2 translation is officially on hold until I beat the awesome fucking game that is Soldier Blade. Oh baby, where have you been all my life?
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Post by: roflmao on 05/27/2011, 05:55 PM
Nice! I played that some yesterday.  Might have to play it some more tonight, now that I'm thinking of it. :)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/27/2011, 07:16 PM
busy playing PC Genjin 2
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Post by: bartre on 05/27/2011, 07:17 PM
 Loom Pissed me off too bad for me to keep playing it for now.
In response, i'm playing Ai Cho Aniki and Ys book 2
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Post by: blueraven on 05/27/2011, 07:50 PM
WONDER MOMO
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Post by: thrush on 05/28/2011, 08:49 AM
Haven't finished Neutopia yet but as I'm a bit stuck am now also playing Cosmic Fantasy 2.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/28/2011, 10:02 AM
is playing Loom
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Post by: thesteve on 05/29/2011, 02:02 PM
sapphire (finally)
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Post by: rag-time4 on 05/29/2011, 02:05 PM
I'm able to get to the final boss in Fantasy Zone, but can't seem to kill the last little bugger that he shoots out.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/29/2011, 04:03 PM
Just entered Darm Tower.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/29/2011, 06:22 PM
Bomberman'94 :)
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Post by: _Paul on 05/30/2011, 01:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/29/2011, 04:03 PMJust entered Darm Tower.
Damn, I want to play Ys again now.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/30/2011, 01:19 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/30/2011, 01:04 PMDamn, I want to play Ys again now.
This game is timeless.  I'm still enjoying it after, what, 20 years?  How many games have that kind of staying power?  I think the music goes a long way.  I LOVE the music in this game.

Of course this time around I forgot to return the Silver Bell to the Mayor so I'm going through the tower without the Power Ring... :(  Argh.  That should keep things interesting.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/30/2011, 02:41 PM
Playing some Sapphire Booty  8)
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Post by: _Paul on 05/31/2011, 01:45 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/30/2011, 01:19 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/30/2011, 01:04 PMDamn, I want to play Ys again now.
This game is timeless.  I'm still enjoying it after, what, 20 years?  How many games have that kind of staying power?  I think the music goes a long way.  I LOVE the music in this game.

Of course this time around I forgot to return the Silver Bell to the Mayor so I'm going through the tower without the Power Ring... :(  Argh.  That should keep things interesting.
I couldn't help myself. Currently at the bitch of a bat boss in the mines.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/31/2011, 02:02 PM
Woo hoo!
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 05/31/2011, 02:36 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 05/30/2011, 02:41 PMPlaying some Sapphire Booty  8)
Id like to play with her booty
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/31/2011, 05:01 PM
Popped in Space Harrier today. pretty good even though it doesn't look quite as good as the arcade.
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Post by: nat on 05/31/2011, 08:11 PM
Space Harrier on the Turbo is a fantastic port. Lunatics like Joe Redifer will try to convince you that the SMS version somehow looks better, but don't listen. The biggest issue with the Turbo port is the lack of a checkerboard floor. I just don't understand why that wasn't possible.

My Duomazov brother's and my thoughts on it: http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/search/label/Space%20Harrier
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Post by: Jesse813 on 05/31/2011, 08:40 PM
yea I read that review a while ago. I think both versions are good, but they both pale in comparison to the Arcade
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Post by: Gogan on 06/01/2011, 08:54 AM
Playin Energy!!
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Post by: jlued686 on 06/01/2011, 10:39 AM
New Adventure Island. I always pop in this game when I need a quick fix; usually on the Turbo Express. I've got it plugged in and sitting on my desk, so when I'm working I can take a break.

The Adventure Island games are awesome. Pure platformers that require timing and speed. One of my favorite Turbo titles.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/01/2011, 11:00 AM
Fatal Fury 2 :)
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/01/2011, 06:10 PM
I'm currently batting back and forth between Monster Lair and Dynastic Hero. Trying to beat Monster Lair...I hate those last few stages.  ](*,)
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/01/2011, 07:10 PM
playin strider brahQ!!!
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Post by: hoobs88 on 06/01/2011, 08:14 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/01/2011, 06:10 PMI'm currently batting back and forth between Monster Lair and Dynastic Hero. Trying to beat Monster Lair...I hate those last few stages.  ](*,)
I'm stuck in Dynastic Hero. If you get through the last castle, let me know how you did it.
Thanks!
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Post by: roflmao on 06/01/2011, 09:43 PM
I just died many, many times in Lords of Thunder.

One day I'll be decent at playing this game. ;)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/02/2011, 05:33 AM
Bomberman '93
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Post by: DirkFunk on 06/02/2011, 03:22 PM
Lords of Thunder

I have the Sega CD version but just recently got the Turbo version. . .

I don't know what it is about the Turbo version, but It's much better. More Challenging for sure.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/02/2011, 03:36 PM
I Agree. Lords of Thunder is much better on the Turbo 8)
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/02/2011, 04:08 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/02/2011, 03:36 PMI Agree. Lords of Thunder is much better on the Turbo 8)
LoT SCD came out in 1993, whereas the Sega CD version was out in 1995.  I'm surprised that in 2 years Hudoson wasn't able to make it more advanced or make it a special edition.  Pretty much just cut back on the amount of colors, and added a voice to the lady in the shop.  Wasn't too impressed.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/02/2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 06/01/2011, 08:14 PMI'm stuck in Dynastic Hero. If you get through the last castle, let me know how you did it.
Thanks!
Sure thing.  O:)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/02/2011, 05:10 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 06/02/2011, 04:08 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/02/2011, 03:36 PMI Agree. Lords of Thunder is much better on the Turbo 8)
LoT SCD came out in 1993, whereas the Sega CD version was out in 1995.  I'm surprised that in 2 years Hudoson wasn't able to make it more advanced or make it a special edition.  Pretty much just cut back on the amount of colors, and added a voice to the lady in the shop.  Wasn't too impressed.
While I can understand cutting back the colors because of the limited color Palette of the Genesis, you'd think they be able to improve other areas of the game besides just adding voice to the shop lady.
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Post by: DirkFunk on 06/02/2011, 05:51 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 06/02/2011, 04:08 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/02/2011, 03:36 PMI Agree. Lords of Thunder is much better on the Turbo 8)
LoT SCD came out in 1993, whereas the Sega CD version was out in 1995.  I'm surprised that in 2 years Hudoson wasn't able to make it more advanced or make it a special edition.  Pretty much just cut back on the amount of colors, and added a voice to the lady in the shop.  Wasn't too impressed.
And the music sounds more polished. But I think the Turbo Version's music has more of an edge. Which is better in my opinion.
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Post by: jlued686 on 06/03/2011, 10:31 PM
Shape Shifter - I never really gave this game much time after I got it a few years ago during one of my pushes to complete my collection. But today, during a marathon session of games like Talespin, JJ & Jeff, Keith Courage, Riot Zone, and Last Alert, I decided to pop in Shape Shifter. Man, I'm glad I did. What a great game! It took a little while for me to warm up to it, but once I did, I really liked it. The audio is great, the visuals are really impressive, and I like the Simon's Quest-vibe I get from it.

My only complaints are a) The main character is a bit sluggish and I hate how he jumps. I missed a number of platforms because of his goofy jump, b) Those damn flying enemies! They don't give much damage, but they are annoying as hell. I'm talking about the flying bugs, bats, n' shit. But I guess the same is true for most games. c) The fortune-teller seems useless. I got stuck in a certain area and wasn't sure where to go next. The fortune-teller, rather than giving me a clue, simply said something to the effect of, "You have great strength inside you. That's all I have to say" and took his 30 coins. Ripoff!

Anyway, love the game and glad I finally put some time into it.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/03/2011, 10:34 PM
Legendary Axe :)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 06/04/2011, 01:05 AM
Played some Shock Troopers earlier with a buddy of mine. The best mindless blow up shit kinda game after a night of dranking
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Post by: nat on 06/04/2011, 02:16 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/03/2011, 10:31 PMAnyway, love the game and glad I finally put some time into it.
It only gets better from there. One of the console's best platformers.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/04/2011, 02:08 PM
Panic Bomber
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/04/2011, 07:19 PM
I beat Keith Courage for the second Time and even though my first Impression was that it was terrible, I have to say I've warmed up to the game and can manage to call it okay. I don't know why I enjoyed it more this time  :-k
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/04/2011, 08:51 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/04/2011, 07:19 PMI beat Keith Courage for the second Time and even though my first Impression was that it was terrible, I have to say I've warmed up to the game and can manage to call it okay. I don't know why I enjoyed it more this time  :-k
You're not alone, I think it's the "bad pack-in" stigma that people are extra harsh on it. Taken on its own merits I think it's a pretty decent and enjoyable game. I guess it depends on your mindset when you first play it.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 06/04/2011, 09:12 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/04/2011, 02:08 PMPanic Bomber
Even though I don't fully understand the mechanics behind the game, I still enjoy it. My second favorite puzzle game.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/04/2011, 11:06 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/04/2011, 08:51 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/04/2011, 07:19 PMI beat Keith Courage for the second Time and even though my first Impression was that it was terrible, I have to say I've warmed up to the game and can manage to call it okay. I don't know why I enjoyed it more this time  :-k
You're not alone, I think it's the "bad pack-in" stigma that people are extra harsh on it. Taken on its own merits I think it's a pretty decent and enjoyable game. I guess it depends on your mindset when you first play it.
You know I think you're right  The first time I played through It I had heard how bad the game was and that made me, with out realizing it, judge it harshly. This time after playing it before I just took it as it was, a pretty average game.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 06/04/2011, 11:35 PM
I had a productive night
Parasol Stars
Bloody Wolf
Time Cruise
Ninja Spirit
maybe I'll wrap the night up with some JJ and Jeff??
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/05/2011, 10:44 AM
Legendary Axe II

not quite as good as the first game still a great game :D
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Post by: _Paul on 06/05/2011, 01:35 PM
On YS II now but limiting my time because the status bar has burned into my Plasma TV.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/05/2011, 10:19 PM
Enjoying Don Doko Don :)
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Post by: hoobs88 on 06/05/2011, 10:21 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/05/2011, 10:19 PMEnjoying Don Doko Don :)
Great game!
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Post by: BlueBMW on 06/05/2011, 10:22 PM
Played some Star Parojia today :D  Got stuck at a boss on the desert / pyramid / tomb level  ](*,)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/06/2011, 12:18 PM
busy playing Cadash on the PCE :)
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Post by: SuperPlay on 06/06/2011, 03:34 PM
Giving YS 1&II a blast at the moment :-)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/06/2011, 06:53 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/06/2011, 12:18 PMbusy playing Cadash on the PCE :)
That's a fun a Game, but the way I beat made me feel kinda cheap because on the 3rd dungeon I grinded like crazy until I was maxed out. I don't think it took me more than 5 hits on the final boss :)
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Post by: DirkFunk on 06/06/2011, 07:23 PM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 06/06/2011, 03:34 PMGiving YS 1&II a blast at the moment :-)
I got a copy on Saturday. Greatly enjoying it so far.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/06/2011, 08:41 PM
Playing Some Cotton :)
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Post by: thrush on 06/06/2011, 09:52 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/06/2011, 12:18 PMbusy playing Cadash on the PCE :)
This is near the top of my to-play list!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/06/2011, 10:12 PM
and it should be as its an excellent game
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Post by: BlueBMW on 06/07/2011, 08:03 PM
Played some Hellfire S today.  Not a bad little shootie :D  Also grinding through Dragon Slayer.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/07/2011, 09:30 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/07/2011, 08:03 PMPlayed some Hellfire S today.  Not a bad little shootie :D  Also grinding through Dragon Slayer.
love hellfire! really cool game.   ug i have soo many ames to play.

ive been playing strider...im stuck on last stage.  also played some aldynes
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Post by: roflmao on 06/07/2011, 10:28 PM
Played some Blazing Lazers today.

Then I got this Saturn Joystick http://www.amazon.com/ASCII-Stick-sega-saturn/dp/B00004SW0Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1307499937&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/ASCII-Stick-sega-saturn/dp/B00004SW0Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1307499937&sr=8-1) and played a fair amount of Galactic Attack.  That game is really growing on me. Sorry, Obey.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/08/2011, 12:17 AM
busy playing PC Denjin
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Post by: jlued686 on 06/08/2011, 12:52 PM
I found a loose copy of Tiger Road at a local store for $12 yesterday. Not a great price, I know, but when I see a copy of a game I don't own in a store I have to buy it. Beats eBay, right?
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Post by: DirkFunk on 06/08/2011, 01:29 PM
Monster Lair!!!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/08/2011, 02:03 PM
Parodius Da! :)
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/08/2011, 03:38 PM
I was in a shooter mood lately and fired up Blazing Lazers and Raiden.

Also gave Monster Lair another go and was doing good until I epic failed on stage 12 and 13. One day I'll beat that game without the contine cheat.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/08/2011, 06:50 PM
Kirby's dreamland 2
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/08/2011, 06:50 PM
Oh shit not a Turbo game  #-o
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Post by: geise on 06/08/2011, 07:40 PM
not US turbo but, Jantei Monogatari 3: Saver Angels.  I'm a mahjong nut.  at the end of level 3 battle 11 atm
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/08/2011, 10:08 PM
Giving Cobra II: Densetsu no Otoko another try. the graphics look good but i suck at this game.
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Post by: CrackTiger on 06/08/2011, 11:00 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/08/2011, 10:08 PMGiving Cobra II: Densetsu no Otoko another try. the graphics look good but i suck at this game.
Have you played through the Sega-CD version?
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/08/2011, 11:19 PM
no. not interested in it enough to spend that much on it, i'll pickk it up though if i ever manage to spot a cheap copy.
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Post by: thesteve on 06/09/2011, 01:23 AM
cotton
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/09/2011, 08:12 AM
PC Genjin :)
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Post by: CrackTiger on 06/10/2011, 12:29 AM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/08/2011, 11:19 PMno. not interested in it enough to spend that much on it, i'll pickk it up though if i ever manage to spot a cheap copy.
It's a better game than Snatcher, so keep that in mind if you ever consider spending that much more for that game. :wink:
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 06/10/2011, 02:16 AM
Buddy of mine came over tonight for a HU card marathon and we tore through the following
China Warrior
Keith Courage
JJ and Jeff
Impossimole
Parasol Stars
Bloody Wolf
Final Lap Twin
Space Harrier
Ninja Spirit
Cyber Core
Neutopia

My friend had the most fun with Final Lap Twin. What a fun game!
We also set up 2 tg-16s side by side to do composite and RF comparisons on a Sony Trinitron. If I had an RGB to component converter we could have done all 3 with my Duo R.
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Post by: chany60126 on 06/10/2011, 09:13 AM
Trying to get through the last stage of Valis 2. It is challenging if you are not powered up at the beginning of the level as you are on a moving platform with little room to move and the enemies gang up on you easily.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/10/2011, 12:31 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2011, 12:29 AM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/08/2011, 11:19 PMno. not interested in it enough to spend that much on it, i'll pickk it up though if i ever manage to spot a cheap copy.
It's a better game than Snatcher, so keep that in mind if you ever consider spending that much more for that game. :wink:
I'll be sure to keep that in mind. currently playing Bomberman '94
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/15/2011, 10:55 AM
loads of sapphire!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/15/2011, 11:56 AM
Panic Bomber :)
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Post by: roflmao on 06/15/2011, 12:42 PM
Played some Final Soldier and Monster Lair this morning.  Made it to the last level of Blazing Lazers again yesterday and just couldn't get all the way through.  Argh.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/16/2011, 02:29 PM
I've had a productive last few days. Finally finished Cotton a game I put down for awhile and recently came back to. I also suffered through Darkwing Duck to clear it and put it out of its misery. The graphics in Darkwing Duck aren't half bad, its a shame it controls like a brick and has dreadful music.

Today I finally beat Monster Lair with a continue to spare.  :D
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/16/2011, 03:20 PM
Lords of Thunder
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Post by: geise on 06/16/2011, 04:19 PM
The TV Show
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Post by: roflmao on 06/16/2011, 04:26 PM
Briefly played Order of the Griffon, Street Fighter II, Alien Crush, Devil's Crush, Soldier Blade, Blazing Lazers, Dragon's Curse and Air Zonk today on my freshly re-capped TurboExpress, thanks to BlueBMW.  You rock!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/16/2011, 10:12 PM
Star Parodia :D
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Post by: TrûMisery on 06/17/2011, 12:23 AM
I just fired up Cosmic Fantasy 2 again this morning...
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Post by: geise on 06/17/2011, 09:14 PM
Man i haven't played Cosmic Fantasy 2 since I bought and beat it in 93.  I really need to play through it again.  I remember nothing of that game it was so long ago.  Currently I'm still playing The TV Show and played some Syd Mead's Terraforming as well.  I totally forgot both those games are made by Right Stuf
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Post by: roflmao on 06/17/2011, 09:22 PM
I'm in a similar boat - I played through and beat it around 96-97 and then sold it off thinking I'd never want to play it again.  I remember the last chunk of the game being a complete grind (too many random battles, perhaps?).  Whatever it was, time has healed that wound and now I'm keeping my eye out for another copy. :)
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/17/2011, 10:20 PM
http://youtu.be/0eUWu95MsFk
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/18/2011, 12:31 PM
Gate of Thunder
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Post by: MasonSushi on 06/18/2011, 11:14 PM
Magical chase. Just beat easy and now onto normal.
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Post by: spenoza on 06/18/2011, 11:37 PM
Insanity. I normally don't like Berzerk, but Insanity ramps up slowly and gradually, meaning by the time you're screwed you're almost surprised that you're getting hammered so hard.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/19/2011, 01:18 PM
PC Genjin 2 :)
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Post by: DirkFunk on 06/20/2011, 03:33 PM
Super Star Soldier

I find the game painful, yet very addictive. I desperately want to beat it! I HATE the boss gauntlet, at what I presume is, the end!
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/20/2011, 03:51 PM
Playing through Valis III now...lots of cheap death in that game.  :evil:
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/20/2011, 11:27 PM
Puyo Puyo CD :D
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Post by: DirkFunk on 06/21/2011, 06:39 PM
I played some Sapphire last night.

I was amazed by the visuals. But the speed and hit box are gonna take some getting used to.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/21/2011, 10:35 PM
PC Denjin  8)
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Post by: daedalia on 06/24/2011, 07:19 AM
Samurai Ghost (Genpei Toumaden 2), it's like crack.
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Post by: DJLobo on 06/24/2011, 09:47 AM
Started Ys III: Wanderers from Ys last night. The audio from the opening scene skips to the end about halfway through on my copy. The narrator's voice is pretty bad, so that's not really a bad thing.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/24/2011, 12:04 PM
Bomberman '93
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Post by: roflmao on 06/24/2011, 12:17 PM
Played some Legendary Axe last night.  It's growing on me.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/24/2011, 02:27 PM
Parasol Stars!  8)
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Post by: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 02:38 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/24/2011, 02:27 PMParasol Stars!  8)
Hooray! You should enter the high score competition.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/24/2011, 03:00 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 02:38 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/24/2011, 02:27 PMParasol Stars!  8)
Hooray! You should enter the high score competition.
Its funny I just started playing Parasol Stars recently and I beat it today. I couldn't understand how I got 99 credits, but seems I got it from a rainbow colored necklace. I also think I got the real ending by accident. The screenshot in the high score thread of Bubby holding the wand with star at the end is the real ending?

I'll check on my scores later though I'm sure they aren't impressive.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 05:24 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/24/2011, 03:00 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 02:38 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/24/2011, 02:27 PMParasol Stars!  8)
Hooray! You should enter the high score competition.
Its funny I just started playing Parasol Stars recently and I beat it today. I couldn't understand how I got 99 credits, but seems I got it from a rainbow colored necklace. I also think I got the real ending by accident. The screenshot in the high score thread of Bubby holding the wand with star at the end is the real ending?

I'll check on my scores later though I'm sure they aren't impressive.
The rainbow necklace does indeed grant 99 continues after you reach the treasure room at the end of the current planet. The true ending is achieved when you hold the wand with the star.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 06/24/2011, 05:43 PM
Dynastic Hero

once I finish it I will ebay it with my silver scribbles on it, thus multiplying its value by a factor of 932094.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/24/2011, 05:54 PM
Cadash :)
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Post by: thrush on 06/24/2011, 07:44 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/24/2011, 05:54 PMCadash :)
Jealous.  ^__^
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Post by: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 09:41 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/24/2011, 05:43 PMDynastic Hero

once I finish it I will ebay it with my silver scribbles on it, thus multiplying its value by a factor of 932094.
There's a ledge with a door nearby in the last castle that is out of jumping distance. If you figure out how to get up there please let me know. I have been stuck on that part for quite some time.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/25/2011, 10:18 AM
JJ & Jeff :)
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/25/2011, 01:39 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 05:24 PMThe rainbow necklace does indeed grant 99 continues after you reach the treasure room at the end of the current planet. The true ending is achieved when you hold the wand with the star.
Played through Parasol Stars again today. It's funny when I didn't know about the "true" ending I got it by accident, but when I knew I needed 3 stars at the end of world 8 I couldn't get it. Talk about frustrating! Hoobs have any pointers in getting the miracle you want to appear? or 3 stars in world 8 easily?
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2011, 02:12 PM
Blazing Lazers. Got to the final level (for the 5th time) every time I get a game over there I die a little inside.   :-({|=
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Post by: hoobs88 on 06/25/2011, 02:21 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/25/2011, 01:39 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 05:24 PMThe rainbow necklace does indeed grant 99 continues after you reach the treasure room at the end of the current planet. The true ending is achieved when you hold the wand with the star.
Played through Parasol Stars again today. It's funny when I didn't know about the "true" ending I got it by accident, but when I knew I needed 3 stars at the end of world 8 I couldn't get it. Talk about frustrating! Hoobs have any pointers in getting the miracle you want to appear? or 3 stars in world 8 easily?
If you gather 5 bubbles on your Parasol to make an elemental bubble twice in one stage, that icon will appear in the next stage. Try to only make star elemental bubbles in the last stage so that will be the only icon you will get. A few planets have the option to make a miracle from 2 different elements but I always try to stick to the same ones.
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Post by: roflmao on 06/25/2011, 03:28 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2011, 02:12 PMBlazing Lazers. Got to the final level (for the 5th time) every time I get a game over there I die a little inside.   :-({|=
I'm in the same boat.  I can make it to the last level without too much of a struggle, but then the game just points and laughs at me.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/25/2011, 05:38 PM
 8) Busy Playing Cotton on the PCE  8)
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/25/2011, 05:54 PM
Thanks for clearing that up Hoobs I also need to practice those later worlds more.

Quote from: guest on 06/25/2011, 03:28 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2011, 02:12 PMBlazing Lazers. Got to the final level (for the 5th time) every time I get a game over there I die a little inside.   :-({|=
I'm in the same boat.  I can make it to the last level without too much of a struggle, but then the game just points and laughs at me. 
You guys need to accumulate a lot of those flashing orbs that clear the screen of enemies. Every time you get one of those you can respawn from where you died once (like Soldier Blade) instead of returning to a checkpoint. The more of those you get the more times you can respawn without going back to a checkpoint.

Basically if you can clear most of the game without dying and collect a lot of those you can beat the last level with brute force.  :wink:
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 06/25/2011, 06:17 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 06/25/2011, 01:39 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 06/24/2011, 05:24 PMThe rainbow necklace does indeed grant 99 continues after you reach the treasure room at the end of the current planet. The true ending is achieved when you hold the wand with the star.
Played through Parasol Stars again today. It's funny when I didn't know about the "true" ending I got it by accident, but when I knew I needed 3 stars at the end of world 8 I couldn't get it. Talk about frustrating! Hoobs have any pointers in getting the miracle you want to appear? or 3 stars in world 8 easily?
wow man I really have to get on this game.  Im going to pop it in now
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Post by: roflmao on 06/25/2011, 07:17 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 06/25/2011, 05:38 PM8) Busy Playing Cotton on the PCE  8)
Woah.  I was playing Cotton (PCE version) the same time as you.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/25/2011, 08:55 PM
what a coincidence :)
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Post by: thesteve on 06/27/2011, 10:11 PM
back to CF2
start over as a girl in the future
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/27/2011, 11:04 PM
Playing Legendary Axe II
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 06/27/2011, 11:34 PM
Lots of Devil's Crush
I mean c'mon just listening to the music gets me so pumped up for some pinball
http://youtu.be/MA-_bYXgVGY&feature=player_embedded
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/28/2011, 02:33 AM
Bomberman Party! & single player.
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Post by: roflmao on 06/28/2011, 08:46 AM
Played a mess of Ys Book 1 & 2 last night.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 06/28/2011, 02:38 PM
I played Talespin last night.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/28/2011, 06:08 PM
Don Doko Don :)
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Post by: blueraven on 06/28/2011, 06:35 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/28/2011, 02:38 PMI played Talespin last night.
I'm sorry :D

Gate Of Thunder
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Post by: sheath on 06/28/2011, 08:16 PM
I played Victory Run a bit since I found it with case and manual for $9.  I seem to suck at this game though. 

I will be playing the hell out of Ys books 1+2 when it arrives later this week.
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Post by: CGQuarterly on 06/28/2011, 08:39 PM
Been working on Magical Chase here and there, trying to put up a decent score in the high score thread.  And working through Drac X.

Chris
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/28/2011, 09:58 PM
Finished Dyanstic Hero tonight.  :dance:
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/28/2011, 11:07 PM
Lords of Thunder  8)
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Post by: Sleepy Gnome on 06/29/2011, 03:33 PM
I am loving a bit of China Warrior. I am going to track down the highscore thread for this game (if there is one) and see what I'll have to do to get on it. Too bad I am pretty rubbish at most of these games though!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/29/2011, 07:10 PM
Macross 2036 :)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 06/30/2011, 08:37 PM
Blazing Lazers!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 06/30/2011, 10:32 PM
CD Denjin :D
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Post by: csgx1 on 07/01/2011, 12:04 AM
Gate of Thunder.  Got to the last boss but haven't beaten it yet.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 07/01/2011, 01:38 AM
Legendary axe. I got to the fat Basterd in level 5
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Post by: Jesse813 on 07/01/2011, 11:46 AM
PC Genjin 2
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Post by: chany60126 on 07/10/2011, 11:11 PM
Been playing through Dungeon Explorer II. The dungeon theme is sooo awesome. :)
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Post by: roflmao on 07/10/2011, 11:26 PM
Now that I've finished putting the VHS DEMO tape on Youtube, I'm trying to put an entertaining Retrospective video together for Ninja Spirit

This is harder than it looks, guys.  First take, I talked a lot and my game skills suffered.  A lot.  Second play through I did great, but hardly said a word.  I played through it again this evening an thought I had the perfect balance of great gameplay (a few d'oh moments, but all videos should have that) and commentary.  Then I went to turn off the capture device and realized I had forgotten to turn it on at the beginning. 

Argh.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 07/10/2011, 11:29 PM
I need to finish Blazing Lazers tonight or Ill go nuts
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 07/11/2011, 01:46 AM
Lots of Galaga 90, quite a addictive little shooter.
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Post by: turbofan1 on 07/11/2011, 06:18 AM
Played a little bit of Iga Ninden Gaou,A shameless ripoff of shinobi.The forest level with the little white dogs is A pain the ass.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 07/11/2011, 07:41 AM
Been playing New Adventure Island.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 07/11/2011, 08:45 AM
Legendary Axe
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Post by: Dyna138 on 07/11/2011, 03:35 PM
Recently been playing a medley of Bonk's Revenge, Parasol Stars and Gradius II Gofer.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 07/12/2011, 09:35 AM
PC Denjin :)
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Post by: 16bit on 07/12/2011, 02:23 PM
Time to finally beat Ghost Manor.
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Post by: Bernie on 07/12/2011, 02:46 PM
Neutopia
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Post by: Jesse813 on 07/12/2011, 09:50 PM
Bomberman '94
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Post by: Dyna138 on 07/14/2011, 08:40 PM
Nexzer, my new favorite shooter.  8)

I got a weird glitch today though, I cleared stage 3 and for some reason it repeated itself and when I cleared it again I jumped to stage 5. :shock: I started a new game afterwards and when I passed stage 3 I went to stage 4 like it normally would. I Guess it was just a freak glitch.
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Post by: VestCunt on 07/14/2011, 09:36 PM
Replaced the caps in one of my TE units today (just the four audio and the one video...very poorly, I might add) and blew through ten grand playing high-stakes poker on King of Casino.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 07/15/2011, 12:53 PM
is playing Space Harrier
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Post by: SuperPlay on 07/16/2011, 05:48 AM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 07/15/2011, 12:53 PMis playing Space Harrier
Welcome to the fantasy zone ...... Get ready ;-)
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Post by: Mishran on 07/16/2011, 06:16 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 07/15/2011, 12:53 PMis playing Space Harrier
Ditto. I find the TG/PCE version to be more dificult than other versions I've played over the years.
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Post by: razzie.putin on 07/17/2011, 11:36 PM
Just started Dragon's Curse.  Been playing Raiden a bit also.
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Post by: akamichi on 07/18/2011, 03:05 AM
Played a little bit of Sherlock Holmes recently.  Haven't been able to really get into it.

On the PCE side, I put in a number of hours into Solid Force and Kisou Louga.   Both are interesting games, but lot of Japanese. 

- akamichi
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Post by: VestCunt on 07/18/2011, 01:54 PM
Leaving my system on overnight as I cautiously make my way through Cadash.  Haven't done that for awhile.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 07/18/2011, 02:15 PM
Cadash should only take 60-90 minutes to beat.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 07/18/2011, 03:28 PM
Just grind like crazy and then the games a walk in the park.
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Post by: thesteve on 07/18/2011, 04:23 PM
2 pionts on cadash
1 you have to beat the first level before you can replenish your HP/MP
2 once you beat the first level grind til you level up enough to go easily through the second level, going back to town to rest as needed.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/18/2011, 04:26 PM
Or if you're in a rush and don't feel like grinding it out just play the first level, reset the game, and call yourself TORU.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 07/18/2011, 07:54 PM
Playing Panic Bomber on the PCE :)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 07/18/2011, 10:47 PM
Time Cruise!!
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Post by: thrush on 07/21/2011, 11:55 AM
Finally beat Neutopia this morning!  Kind of a big moment for me as this is the first Turbo game I've ever beaten.  Now I can concentrate on Cosmic Fantasy 2 for a while.  ^__^v
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/21/2011, 03:45 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 07/18/2011, 07:54 PMPlaying Panic Bomber on the PCE :)
panic bomber is such a fun game.  I like the music as weel

ive been playing marchen maze on my psp
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Post by: Jesse813 on 07/21/2011, 08:20 PM
Enjoying some Sapphire Booty on the on the PCE :cool:
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Post by: csgx1 on 07/28/2011, 11:07 PM
Beat Aldynes for Super Grafx today.  The last level, last stretch is brutal.  Died countless times.

Anyone beat this game the 2nd time around, hard mode?  I'm not even going to attempt it.
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Post by: Mishran on 07/28/2011, 11:20 PM
Lords of Thunder... and I doubt I'll ever beat it. I suck at it pretty bad. But I have a fun time doing it. :P When I get tired of dying, I'll probably play through Insanity again. Sapphire bootie next in line. I love me some Sapphire. Great game and even greater challenge. Die alot on that too. :lol:
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 07/29/2011, 05:26 AM
I played Last Alert
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Post by: geise on 07/29/2011, 07:13 AM
Nice Dragon!  I love that game!  Voice acting and all!  I am currently playing through Dungeon Explorer again.  I have always loved that music.  It's the best chip music to me.
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Post by: jlued686 on 07/29/2011, 10:02 AM
Quote from: geise on 07/29/2011, 07:13 AMNice Dragon!  I love that game!  Voice acting and all!  I am currently playing through Dungeon Explorer again.  I have always loved that music.  It's the best chip music to me.
It's hard to argue with that. To this day I can still hum a number of the tunes from Dungeon Explorer. Such great music...
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Post by: thesteve on 07/29/2011, 12:08 PM
just beat CF2
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Post by: thrush on 07/31/2011, 04:27 PM
Quote from: thesteve on 07/29/2011, 12:08 PMjust beat CF2
I am following in your footsteps.  ^^
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 07/31/2011, 06:36 PM
Popped a few minutes off on N Adventure Island!  Practicing up for a new Till I die... lol
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Post by: BlueBMW on 07/31/2011, 07:07 PM
Had to torture test a Duo repair job... ended up torturing myself with some Winds of Thunder.... I still cant beat that game!  So close every time, but that last bit is HARD. :P
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Post by: spenoza on 07/31/2011, 09:20 PM
The last boss is quite challenging, not to mention just getting to him.
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Post by: geise on 08/01/2011, 02:05 PM
Got my ass handed to me in Gradius 2 at the 5th level.  I am really good at almost all shooters, but Gradius always gives me a challenge, especially the arcade version of Gradius 3.  Gradius 2 isn't as bad, but just like when you die "You need more practice!"  ](*,)
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Post by: Damon Plus on 08/01/2011, 02:13 PM
Mostly Military Madness. I beat normal campaign first week, advanced campaign second week, and now I'm playing as the Axis side.

I play a bit of World Court Tennis too.
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Post by: CapnCrunch53 on 08/04/2011, 05:49 PM
Bonk's Revenge. I got a few levels in the other night, but I was dead tired and called it quits. I think I'll give it another go tonight.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/06/2011, 02:50 PM
Just picked up bonks Adventure lose for $4 and made it to the last world before going to bed.
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/08/2011, 09:28 PM
Ghost Manor. Holy hell, this game is infuriating. It's like Chutes n' Ladders on acid. I think I hate it, but I can't stop trying. It's gotten personal. :)
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/08/2011, 10:07 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/08/2011, 09:28 PMGhost Manor. Holy hell, this game is infuriating. It's like Chutes n' Ladders on acid. I think I hate it, but I can't stop trying. It's gotten personal. :)
I feel the same way about the game.
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/09/2011, 12:58 PM
Played Samurai Ghost for the first time ever last night. Wow...this game is absolute garbage. The way the main character moves is absolutely ridiculous. Made it to the third level before I shut off my Duo and shelved the game.

Oh well...one more game closer to a complete collection, I guess.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/09/2011, 01:04 PM
If you think Samurai Ghost is absolute garbage, just wait 'til you play his older brother Genpei Toumaden.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/09/2011, 04:57 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/09/2011, 12:58 PMPlayed Samurai Ghost for the first time ever last night. Wow...this game is absolute garbage. The way the main character moves is absolutely ridiculous. Made it to the third level before I shut off my Duo and shelved the game.

Oh well...one more game closer to a complete collection, I guess.
I think you need to give it another shot.  Either that or play it just after spending an hour or two with Nightmare Creatures!

I sunk about 30 minutes in N Adventure Island the other day again.  Had a blast!  I need more practice.
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Post by: chany60126 on 08/09/2011, 05:57 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/09/2011, 01:04 PMIf you think Samurai Ghost is absolute garbage, just wait 'til you play his older brother Genpei Toumaden.
Hehe, who can forget those classic words at the game over screen: What a pity you are
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Post by: VestCunt on 08/09/2011, 06:14 PM
I grew up playing a lot of Lord of the Sword and Kenseiden on the SMS, so my opinion of Samurai Ghost is pretty good.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/09/2011, 08:28 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/09/2011, 12:58 PMPlayed Samurai Ghost for the first time ever last night. Wow...this game is absolute garbage. The way the main character moves is absolutely ridiculous. Made it to the third level before I shut off my Duo and shelved the game.

Oh well...one more game closer to a complete collection, I guess.
I really like the unorthodox movements in Samurai Ghost. It sets it apart from other hack and slash games.
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/09/2011, 08:33 PM
He almost looks like a marionette, which I guess is sort of cool. But it sure makes for some clunky gameplay.
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Post by: Sadler on 08/10/2011, 01:40 AM
Legend of Xanadu 2—Fucking. Awesome.

First JRPG I've played without a translation. It's still fucking awesome. It's like Ys, but evolved. I fucking love it! :D I'd do horrible things for a translation though.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/12/2011, 11:26 PM
I've been playing Fantasy Zone and Ordyne. I really like both games and a buddy's coming over tomorrow so I'll be able to play some 2-player Ordyne. Quick question can you get unlimited ammo in Fantasy Zone by buying all the engines? I know you can in the SMS port you can but I can't do it on the Turbo
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Post by: SuperPlay on 08/14/2011, 04:04 PM
I have been gibing Bomberman '93  blast today :@)

Still need to get around to finishing YS Book 1&2.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/15/2011, 01:10 PM
Dungeon Explorer and Bomberman multi-player goodness  :dance:
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/16/2011, 04:57 PM
motherfucking Lords of Thunder
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Post by: roflmao on 08/16/2011, 06:40 PM
I played some Star Parodier until it went all wonky on me.  I'm pretty sure it was the region converter, but at the time I thought I had unlocked something strange in the game. :)  The screen stared rolling and the audio repeated "staaaaar parodierrrrrrrr...." over and over in this low voice.  It was actually pretty creepy.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/17/2011, 12:02 AM
New Adventure Island complete! great game.
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Post by: csgx1 on 08/17/2011, 12:22 AM
Gradius II; Quite challenging but a lot of fun.
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/17/2011, 11:05 AM
Last night, I played Psychosis for the first time ever. It's not the best shmup on the console by any means, but it is definitely one of the more interesting ones. It's very much a Naxat Soft game as many of the enemies looked like something out of either Alien Crush or Devil's Crush. The action's a little slow, but I really like the concept and the look of the game.
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Post by: blueraven on 08/17/2011, 02:22 PM
GuNHeD
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Post by: thrush on 08/19/2011, 01:49 PM
Still working my way through Cosmic Fantasy 2, and quite enjoying it.  Pico is cooler than I remembered!

Maybe it's just that I'm used to 8-bit RPGs now, but I'm surprised by how forgiving this game is: hotels are free, items are plentiful, and most non-boss battle are predictable & easy.  Does anyone know if it was toned down for NA, or is the Japanese version like this, too?

edit: Well, I just did the homework I should have done before asking this and it sounds like the answer is "the Japanese version is just as forgiving".  Strange!  But I still like the game; not everything needs to be wicked challenging.
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Post by: GohanX on 08/19/2011, 02:53 PM
Cosmic Fantasy 2 has its faults, but overall I really enjoyed playing it.

I finally got a working TG16 again that I AV modded, and I've been going through my US hucards and finally playing them on an actual TV instead of the tiny TE screen. Everything in R-Type and Bonk is so big!
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Post by: Mishran on 08/19/2011, 06:11 PM
Dragon Slayer. Just started chapter 2, but so far I like. Alot of necessary grinding though as you progress.
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Post by: roflmao on 08/19/2011, 06:26 PM
My 3 year old can't get enough of the Crush games - I got just over 50 million on Devil's Crush this morning.  Not a bad score for me. :)
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Post by: nat on 08/19/2011, 09:20 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/17/2011, 11:05 AMLast night, I played Psychosis for the first time ever. It's not the best shmup on the console by any means, but it is definitely one of the more interesting ones. It's very much a Naxat Soft game as many of the enemies looked like something out of either Alien Crush or Devil's Crush. The action's a little slow, but I really like the concept and the look of the game.
Except Naxat had nothing to do with the Crushes (except pressing and publishing, of course)... :) Compile developed and programmed the Crush games.

I have no idea who actually designed and programmed Psychosis, but I'd love to find out. It's possible Naxat did it in-house, I suppose.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 08/20/2011, 04:53 PM
Just finished Bomberman '93 ..... Back to YS 1&2 to finish that off tomorrow
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 08/21/2011, 12:13 AM
I just finished Cadash again after about 18 years
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Post by: geise on 08/21/2011, 03:54 PM
Popped in some Lords of Thunder.   :twisted:  It's been ages since I've played it, but I never get sick of it.  It's one of those games I can always come back to and get a quick fix.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/21/2011, 06:35 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 08/21/2011, 12:13 AMI just finished Cadash again after about 18 years
Which of the 4 characters did you use?
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 08/21/2011, 07:04 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 08/21/2011, 06:35 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 08/21/2011, 12:13 AMI just finished Cadash again after about 18 years
Which of the 4 characters did you use?
The Ninja
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/21/2011, 11:22 PM
Family went to bed early tonight, got in three solid hours of OBEY!!

Continued onward in Emerald Dragon, just an amazing beautiful game.  Finally got through the first mini dungeon, and met up with two new members of my party.
Screwed around a bit with Air ZONK on a harder difficulty.  Ok, this game isn't as easy as I remembered.
Got to the crazy fast 'last level' of LoT before having to continue.
Blasted through 19 levels of Pac Land, before getting fed up with some nasty platforming.  After finally giving this game some proper playing time, it really is pretty fun.  Can't believe its taken me this long to get into it.  :)
And of course had to blast through a few levels of Sapphire after getting my ass handed to me in Image Fight II (2nd Level....STILL).
Also spent 15 mins playing 'Takin' it to the Hoop'.. why is this game hated on so HARD?  I actually found it pretty fun, and actually felt a bit more fluid than TV sports B-ball....
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Post by: SuperPlay on 08/22/2011, 09:35 AM
Wow that is an action packed 3 hours :-)
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Post by: GohanX on 08/22/2011, 01:35 PM
I spent most of my free time over the weekend playing Dragon's Curse for the first time. I love this game! I got to the (I think) last boss but got killed in a close fight.
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/22/2011, 02:17 PM
Quote from: nat on 08/19/2011, 09:20 PMExcept Naxat had nothing to do with the Crushes (except pressing and publishing, of course)... :) Compile developed and programmed the Crush games.

I have no idea who actually designed and programmed Psychosis, but I'd love to find out. It's possible Naxat did it in-house, I suppose.
Strange...Moby Games claims it was Naxat, as does Wikipedia. Of course, Wikipedia also says Compile developed them, so there goes that credibility.

Anyway, regarding Psychosis, it was apparently developed by Dual Corporation. At least, according to Moby Games.
http://www.mobygames.com/browse/games/dual-corporation/

EDIT: Upon further research, it looks like Alien Crush and Devil's Crush were co-developed by Compile and Naxat. So perhaps we're both right? Maybe. So says the internet. So who the hell knows?
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/22/2011, 06:14 PM
Lords of Thunder :)
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Post by: roflmao on 08/22/2011, 10:02 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 08/21/2011, 11:22 PMFamily went to bed early tonight, got in three solid hours of OBEY!!

Continued onward in Emerald Dragon, just an amazing beautiful game.  Finally got through the first mini dungeon, and met up with two new members of my party.
Screwed around a bit with Air ZONK on a harder difficulty.  Ok, this game isn't as easy as I remembered.
Got to the crazy fast 'last level' of LoT before having to continue.
Blasted through 19 levels of Pac Land, before getting fed up with some nasty platforming.  After finally giving this game some proper playing time, it really is pretty fun.  Can't believe its taken me this long to get into it.  :)
And of course had to blast through a few levels of Sapphire after getting my ass handed to me in Image Fight II (2nd Level....STILL).
Also spent 15 mins playing 'Takin' it to the Hoop'.. why is this game hated on so HARD?  I actually found it pretty fun, and actually felt a bit more fluid than TV sports B-ball....
Awesome way to spend the evening.  Pac Land is way more fun than I remember back in the day.  I played a bit of it yesterday (My 3-yr-obey is a huge Pac Man fan) and I always dig playing it.  Most games I prefer playing with the TurboStick, but this is one of the few the TurboPad is clearly better.  The turbo switches are easier to flip mid-action.  R-Type and the Crush games are also better on the Pad, IMO.

Today, I think for the first time, I made it to the last level of Gate of Thunder before hitting the continue screen.  That's where I quit.  Whew, the difficulty ramps up quickly!  I freaking love this game.
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Post by: nat on 08/22/2011, 10:30 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/22/2011, 02:17 PM
Quote from: nat on 08/19/2011, 09:20 PMExcept Naxat had nothing to do with the Crushes (except pressing and publishing, of course)... :) Compile developed and programmed the Crush games.

I have no idea who actually designed and programmed Psychosis, but I'd love to find out. It's possible Naxat did it in-house, I suppose.
Strange...Moby Games claims it was Naxat, as does Wikipedia. Of course, Wikipedia also says Compile developed them, so there goes that credibility.

Anyway, regarding Psychosis, it was apparently developed by Dual Corporation. At least, according to Moby Games.
http://www.mobygames.com/browse/games/dual-corporation/

EDIT: Upon further research, it looks like Alien Crush and Devil's Crush were co-developed by Compile and Naxat. So perhaps we're both right? Maybe. So says the internet. So who the hell knows?
MobyGames is full of shit, so is Wikipedia.

It's fairly common knowledge the Crush games were developed entirely by Compile, although if you need proof I can probably dig up about 5,343,284,783 sources for you. RED Company played some role (how big a role is unknown) in concept design for Devil's Crush, but the game was still ultimately drawn, composed and coded exclusively by Compile.

Naxat is/was a publishing house for the most part, if not exclusively. I'm not aware of any games Naxat played a part in developing off the top of my head, but that's not to say there aren't any.

Naxat and Compile had a long-running partnership where Compile would handle development while Naxat handled pressing and publishing. This union eventually became known as "Nazac," which is not only an obvious play on the the Naxat and Compile labels, but an anagram of Compile's first shooter "Zanac."

The moral of the story here is don't rely on what you see on the title screen for information on who developed a game. The copyright holder is almost always the publishing house and in many cases the developer is not even listed. The title screen for Blazing Lazers says "(C) 1989 Hudson Soft" but BL is just yet another Compile developed title. You don't even find this out until the final credit scroll after you beat the game.

I wouldn't be surprised to see an extensive article appear somewhere in the not too distant future that clarifies a lot of these points.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/22/2011, 10:39 PM
Gate of Thunder :D
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Post by: RR1980 on 08/23/2011, 05:26 AM
I am playing Shadow of the Beast and It Came from the Dessert! thanks Dalder!
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/23/2011, 11:11 AM
Quote from: RR1980 on 08/23/2011, 05:26 AMI am playing Shadow of the Beast and It Came from the Dessert! thanks Dalder!
Beast is EPIC! 

Spent another hour late last night clearing some more of Emerald Dragon.  Did the level up dance, added the bald Cleric/healing priest dude to my part by defeating the wall monster statue thing!!  Just kick ass, this game is so getting the soundtrack treatment!

After that, I got pwnd by Image Fight II again.  I'm actually regressing in this one.  Getting worse every time I play it.  I have it set to Normal and cannot beat the first boss, I've gotten to a point where I can do the entire first stage on one guy, completely loaded up on addons and badass weapons, but the boss is killing me!  I have beaten it, I have even played through the second stage, but am totally stuck on stage 3, so I thought this would be a good time to play through the first two stages to get a little more practice in.. and I'm actually getting worse.... :C
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/23/2011, 11:28 AM
Quote from: nat on 08/22/2011, 10:30 PMMobyGames is full of shit, so is Wikipedia.

It's fairly common knowledge the Crush games were developed entirely by Compile, although if you need proof I can probably dig up about 5,343,284,783 sources for you. RED Company played some role (how big a role is unknown) in concept design for Devil's Crush, but the game was still ultimately drawn, composed and coded exclusively by Compile.

Naxat is/was a publishing house for the most part, if not exclusively. I'm not aware of any games Naxat played a part in developing off the top of my head, but that's not to say there aren't any.

Naxat and Compile had a long-running partnership where Compile would handle development while Naxat handled pressing and publishing. This union eventually became known as "Nazac," which is not only an obvious play on the the Naxat and Compile labels, but an anagram of Compile's first shooter "Zanac."

The moral of the story here is don't rely on what you see on the title screen for information on who developed a game. The copyright holder is almost always the publishing house and in many cases the developer is not even listed. The title screen for Blazing Lazers says "(C) 1989 Hudson Soft" but BL is just yet another Compile developed title. You don't even find this out until the final credit scroll after you beat the game.

I wouldn't be surprised to see an extensive article appear somewhere in the not too distant future that clarifies a lot of these points.
Nice. Thanks for the info. The web of misinformation on the internet regarding classic games is a pain in the ass. It'd be nice if there was one reliable source for this shit.

Anyway, back to Psychosis, despite the tangled development where it turns out Naxat didn't even develop the Crush games, Psychosis does remind me a lot of those games as far as the art style and enemy design goes.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/23/2011, 12:48 PM
PC Genjin 2  8)
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Post by: Nagoyan on 08/23/2011, 07:16 PM
These past few months I've been playing through the first Cosmic Fantasy and just finally finished it the other night. From a gameplay standpoint it's extremely rough, but the story and characters kept me playing. I guess I found the premise of the hero crash landing on a planet and then proceeding to solve every single person's problems before finally taking down the big bad guy to be just what I wanted to play. Even the battle system had some interesting things going on, especially once you get Saya as your other party member. The thing that left me perplexed though was how in each "chapter" of the game you usually befriend a character who then follows your party around, but doesn't take part in battles! In all, it was a cool experience and it answered a lot of questions about who some of the characters are when they appear in CF2.   
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Post by: blueraven on 08/23/2011, 08:23 PM
GuNHeD!!!
GUNBED!!!
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/23/2011, 09:24 PM
I started playing New Adventure Island again, I'm generally good at platformers but this one is throwing me a curveball.

Just on a side note, any good PCE exclusive platformers that I should take note of? I think I own all the US released ones
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/23/2011, 11:15 PM
Puyo Puyo CD :)
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Post by: roflmao on 08/23/2011, 11:50 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 08/23/2011, 11:15 PMPuyo Puyo CD :)
I fell in love with The Puyo game for the Neo Geo Pocket, then found out that they released a Puyo game for the Genesis (Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine or some such nonsense) and didn't like it at all.  Then I picked up the PC Engine version and it's somewhere in the middle.  It's still not my favorite, but it's growing on me. :D
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Post by: nat on 08/24/2011, 02:58 AM
The Duo version is an almost perfect port of the arcade original. Truly exceptional.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/24/2011, 10:07 AM
it is indeed an awesome game  8)

now playing Panic Bomber :)
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 08/24/2011, 12:20 PM
Returned to some Soldier Blade goodness last night. It had been far too long. Such a gem.
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Post by: roflmao on 08/24/2011, 01:07 PM
Played me some Super Star Soldier today.  Finally got past the 4th level boss in I don't know how long.  Man that boss is hard. :)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/24/2011, 06:50 PM
Don Doko Don :)
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/24/2011, 08:17 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 08/24/2011, 06:50 PMDon Doko Don :)
You make me proud!
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Post by: Mishran on 08/25/2011, 01:05 AM
Just completed Dragon Slayer. Back to attempting to complete Therons Quest after a several month pause.
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Post by: farankoshan on 08/25/2011, 05:09 AM
I'm playing the "trying to fix my Super CD-Rom2 to get a better experience of it" game. :)

But on my CoreGrafx II, I like to pop in After Burner 2 when I've had a long day. Somehow the speed helps "blast" me away from the day's droll quicker... :)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/25/2011, 09:42 AM
Enjoying Some Sapphire Booty :D
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/25/2011, 11:21 AM
Played a bit of Sinistron last night. Is there some sort of connection with R-Type and this game, or is it just a complete ripoff?
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Post by: SuperPlay on 08/25/2011, 05:14 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/23/2011, 11:50 PM
Quote from: Jesse813 on 08/23/2011, 11:15 PMPuyo Puyo CD :)
I fell in love with The Puyo game for the Neo Geo Pocket, then found out that they released a Puyo game for the Genesis (Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine or some such nonsense) and didn't like it at all.  Then I picked up the PC Engine version and it's somewhere in the middle.  It's still not my favorite, but it's growing on me. :D
Puyo Puyo is one of my favourite games :-) First time I saw this series was on the Super Famicom.

Been having a blast on outrun tonight, forgot how good the PCE conversion is :-)  Dam I must stop playing these cards and get YS finished ;-)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/26/2011, 06:40 PM
Space Harrier :)
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Post by: Mishran on 08/27/2011, 12:17 AM
Theron's Quest finally KO'd. Think I'll make my first ever attempt at completing Cosmic Fantasy 2 next. Should be a hell of a ride!
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Post by: thesteve on 08/27/2011, 01:02 AM
beat CF2 a few weeks ago (long game)
great ride tho
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Post by: nat on 08/27/2011, 01:36 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/25/2011, 11:21 AMPlayed a bit of Sinistron last night. Is there some sort of connection with R-Type and this game, or is it just a complete ripoff?
Huh? How far into it did you play?

I'm hard pressed to think of any similarities between the two aside from the fact they're both horizontal shooters that require memorization.
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Post by: shubibiman on 08/27/2011, 12:24 PM
I'm currently playing Cosmic Fantasy 3 : this game is the biggest piece of RPG shit I've ever played on the DUO. Man how horrible it is! The Brothers Duomazov seem to like it and I really feel like we have played a different game when I read their review. It's strange as I usually 100% agree with their comments.
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Post by: thesteve on 08/27/2011, 03:41 PM
I didnt think CF3 ever happened
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/27/2011, 04:13 PM
Busy Playing Star Parodia :)
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Post by: shubibiman on 08/27/2011, 05:37 PM
Quote from: thesteve on 08/27/2011, 03:41 PMI didnt think CF3 ever happened
Yeah, it shouldn't have happened actually. It's so disappointing after the first 2 episodes that looked old but were still very fun to play.
It's just like movies : Batman, Batman Returns and then...Batman & Robin?! WTF?!
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Post by: BlueBMW on 08/27/2011, 05:44 PM
Played some multiplayer Bomberman 93, Battle Load Runner and Color Wars with Henler :P  Love me some color wars!
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/27/2011, 05:52 PM
is playing Parodius Da! :D
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Post by: thesteve on 08/27/2011, 05:52 PM
Ruruli Ra Rura
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Post by: Dyna138 on 08/27/2011, 08:31 PM
Been away from the Turbo a couple weeks, but came back strong with a little Super Star Soldier action.  :)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/27/2011, 10:39 PM
busy playing Macross 2036 :)
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Post by: roflmao on 08/28/2011, 12:00 AM
Blazing Lazers - Made it to the final level AGAIN, but still haven't beaten it...  One of these days... :)
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/28/2011, 07:32 AM
Quote from: shubibiman on 08/27/2011, 05:37 PMYeah, it shouldn't have happened actually. It's so disappointing after the first 2 episodes that looked old but were still very fun to play.
It's just like movies : Batman, Batman Returns and then...Batman & Robin?! WTF?!
Batman Forever came next, then Batman & Robin.

Just on a side note with regards to Cosmic Fantasy 3 since that's what started this topic. It was planned for a US release. However, Working Designs cancelled it in early 1994 due to the demise retail support for the Duo in the US.
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Post by: farankoshan on 08/28/2011, 06:24 PM
Darius Plus/Super Darius. Trying to get through Level F.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/28/2011, 07:41 PM
currently playing PC Denjin 8)
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Post by: shubibiman on 08/29/2011, 01:11 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/28/2011, 07:32 AMBatman Forever came next, then Batman & Robin.
Thanks for this reminder, I just got confused but you got my point ;)
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/29/2011, 05:15 PM
busy playing Legendary Axe II :)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/29/2011, 10:30 PM
Beat Splatter House today the final boss was disappointing but Its a good game.
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Post by: allyourblood on 08/30/2011, 02:59 PM
New guy here!

Currently, I'm playing lots of Blazing Lazers. I'm also in the middle of reacquiring games from my dearly departed collection, as well as adding new ones. Even though I used to own Bravoman, I don't think I ever played it more than five minutes. I had completely forgotten about all the wacky text and characters ("I'm Japanese phone box"), so playing that again is fun. Also getting back into Bonk's Revenge, and when I can sit still long enough, I'm also working my way through my third or fourth playthrough of Neutopia (part II waits in the wings!).
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/30/2011, 03:18 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 08/29/2011, 10:30 PMBeat Splatter House today the final boss was disappointing but Its a good game.
How so?  Too easy?
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Post by: Dyna138 on 08/30/2011, 04:22 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/28/2011, 12:00 AMBlazing Lazers - Made it to the final level AGAIN, but still haven't beaten it...  One of these days... :)
I'm in the same boat right now with Super Star Soldier. I get to the last boss, final form, but so far no dice. I'm getting there though its only a matter of time.  8)

Quote from: allyourblood on 08/30/2011, 02:59 PMNew guy here!

Currently, I'm playing lots of Blazing Lazers. I'm also in the middle of reacquiring games from my dearly departed collection, as well as adding new ones. Even though I used to own Bravoman, I don't think I ever played it more than five minutes. I had completely forgotten about all the wacky text and characters ("I'm Japanese phone box"), so playing that again is fun. Also getting back into Bonk's Revenge, and when I can sit still long enough, I'm also working my way through my third or fourth playthrough of Neutopia (part II waits in the wings!).
Hey welcome! You sound like me 15 years ago. There's something about the Turbo/PC engine that burns in your memory and always pulls you back into playing.
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Post by: Jesse813 on 08/30/2011, 06:08 PM
Playing some Bomberman '94 8)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/30/2011, 06:57 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2011, 03:18 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 08/29/2011, 10:30 PMBeat Splatter House today the final boss was disappointing but Its a good game.
How so?  Too easy?
Yeah I beat him on my first life and I don't consider myself very good at video games. A decent challenge for a final boss makes the game so much more rewarding to beat. Also a head that pops out of the grounds pretty lame. It's no where near as cool as a giant with fucking chainsaw hands.
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Post by: thrush on 08/30/2011, 08:40 PM
Took a break from Van & Company today to enjoy some Bonk's Adventure.  I really like the music in level 2-1!  I've never gotten very far in this game but maybe I'll tackle it seriously after I finish CF2.

Quote from: allyourblood on 08/30/2011, 02:59 PMNew guy here!
Welcome aboard!  Always nice to see a new face.

Quote from: Dyna138 on 08/30/2011, 04:22 PMThere's something about the Turbo/PC engine that burns in your memory and always pulls you back into playing.
So, so true....
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Post by: neoxeno on 08/30/2011, 10:35 PM
I'm playing Darkwing Duck right now, that game is bad but not as bad as Talespin. I hate Talespin, it makes me mad!!!!  :evil:
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Post by: andrew23 on 08/30/2011, 10:55 PM
I'm playing Aero Blasters now. What a great shmup!  :D Can't wait to get my hand on more tgfx. It isn't called the Entertainment SuperSystem for nothing..
Also playing Ninja Spirit.
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Post by: allyourblood on 08/31/2011, 01:06 AM
Thanks very much for the welcome, folks!

Yeah, Ninja Spirit is the jam. I'll play that one about once or twice a year. It's an excellent arcade conversion.

Just got done playing even more Blazing Lazers. Can't get enough of this game. The first half is deceptively easy; almost lulls me into a false sense of confidence before the latter half ramps up the difficulty. In spite of this, I still think the game has a very smooth increase in difficulty and the early levels make the game welcoming for new shooter fans, or those of us who generally stink at them (like me!).
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Post by: thrush on 08/31/2011, 11:31 AM
I played R-Type for a while today.  I, too, have never been good at shooters but I do enjoy them.
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Post by: allyourblood on 08/31/2011, 05:24 PM
Quote from: thrush on 08/31/2011, 11:31 AMI played R-Type for a while today.  I, too, have never been good at shooters but I do enjoy them.
Yeah, they're likely my favorite genre, but I'm pretty awful at almost all of them. I can hold my own at Ikaruga pretty well, which I'm quite proud of, and I'm decent at the Thunderforce series, but that's about it. Doesn't stop me from liking them though. I think mostly, I'm just not willing to put in the time to get great at any one game. I get too excited to play something else. Blazing Lazers is really coming along nicely though. Hope to complete it soon.


Also, just got Chew Man Fu in the mail today. I never owned this one back in the day, and it's mostly awesome. Fun little puzzle game concept that I haven't really seen anywhere else. Gonna see if my wife will play this with me later tonight.
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/01/2011, 05:52 PM
I got Doraemon Meikyu (Cratermaze), and Peach Boy Katsugeki today. My original copy of Cratermaze has yet to be replaced, so I bought this one for fun while I wait for a reasonably-priced copy. It's just as fun as the US version and I like to see the different characters.

Now, as far I can tell from playing for about an hour, Peach Boy Katsugeki is pretty rad. In terms of gameplay, it's somewhat similar to Zelda II on the NES. However, I didn't realize just how much Japanese text there would be, and it's hindering my progress a little. Eventually, I'll be able to figure most things out from trial and error, like how pausing the game and choosing the second option grants me various amounts of additional HP (but why?). But I can't figure out at all what people are telling me in the town, so I sadly must pass them by and only use the "stores".

I do love that you can upgrade your weapon and the graphics are really nice -- super colorful like always, and the "demons" look hilarious. I also like that you can land on just about anyone's head and ride around on them, like in Doki Doki Panic/SMB 2. The jumping could be a little better, but you get used to it fairly quickly.

If any of you have this game and could translate or fill me in a little better, I'd be really grateful. I'm still gonna keep at it and figure out as much as I can. It's a really cool game and doesn't cost much at all.
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Post by: LedRush on 09/01/2011, 05:58 PM
I have been playing R-Type.  Man that game is hard, and I am horrible at shooters.  Still looks good, though.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 09/02/2011, 10:43 AM
Quote from: allyourblood on 09/01/2011, 05:52 PMNow, as far I can tell from playing for about an hour, Peach Boy Katsugeki is pretty rad. In terms of gameplay, it's somewhat similar to Zelda II on the NES.
I've never played the game before, but this part has got me interested. Like Zelda II? I must investigate...
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/02/2011, 11:28 AM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 09/02/2011, 10:43 AMI've never played the game before, but this part has got me interested. Like Zelda II? I must investigate...
Don't take that to mean they're very close, at all. There's no free-roaming overhead map and thus, none of Zelda II's semi-random overhead battle encounters, no magic (at least, that I can see so far!)... it's just the first game comparison I thought of, since both feature a sword (that shoots) and side-scrolling platforming. You can also increase your HP, upgrade your sword (oops, I guess I mentioned both of those already), and shop and talk to townsfolk. The overall vibe, thus far, just kinda reminds me of Zelda II. But on its own, it's still a really fun game so far.

I guess it's actually closer to a Wonder Boy game. It's cheap -- pick it up when you can.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 09/02/2011, 09:25 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 09/02/2011, 11:28 AMDon't take that to mean they're very close, at all. There's no free-roaming overhead map and thus, none of Zelda II's semi-random overhead battle encounters, no magic (at least, that I can see so far!)... it's just the first game comparison I thought of, since both feature a sword (that shoots) and side-scrolling platforming. You can also increase your HP, upgrade your sword (oops, I guess I mentioned both of those already), and shop and talk to townsfolk. The overall vibe, thus far, just kinda reminds me of Zelda II. But on its own, it's still a really fun game so far.

I guess it's actually closer to a Wonder Boy game. It's cheap -- pick it up when you can.
I'm a big Wonder Boy fan and of action/adventure/platforming/rpg hybrids in general so it sounds like my kind of game. Zelda II is a very unique and IMO very underrated, there aren't many games quite like it.

Back to Katsugeki though I can't seem to find any info about it anywhere. It must be really obscure or I'm looking it up wrong.
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/02/2011, 10:03 PM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 09/02/2011, 09:25 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 09/02/2011, 11:28 AMDon't take that to mean they're very close, at all. There's no free-roaming overhead map and thus, none of Zelda II's semi-random overhead battle encounters, no magic (at least, that I can see so far!)... it's just the first game comparison I thought of, since both feature a sword (that shoots) and side-scrolling platforming. You can also increase your HP, upgrade your sword (oops, I guess I mentioned both of those already), and shop and talk to townsfolk. The overall vibe, thus far, just kinda reminds me of Zelda II. But on its own, it's still a really fun game so far.

I guess it's actually closer to a Wonder Boy game. It's cheap -- pick it up when you can.
I'm a big Wonder Boy fan and of action/adventure/platforming/rpg hybrids in general so it sounds like my kind of game. Zelda II is a very unique and IMO very underrated, there aren't many games quite like it.

Back to Katsugeki though I can't seem to find any info about it anywhere. It must be really obscure or I'm looking it up wrong.
Here's some gameplay footage: http://youtu.be/UhRe6YnJvK4

And here's a decent review/write-up: http://gamingafter40.blogspot.com/2010/07/of-import-momotarou-katsugeki.html
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 09/03/2011, 04:05 PM
allyourblood - welcome to the forum! Dont give up on Blazing Lazers and make sure you post your score once you beat it in the High Scores thread!
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/03/2011, 04:19 PM
Quote from: elabit on 09/03/2011, 04:05 PMallyourblood - welcome to the forum! Dont give up on Blazing Lazers and make sure you post your score once you beat it in the High Scores thread!
Thanks! Yeah, made it all the way to Area 7 on my first life yesterday and then promptly dumped every single one on Area 8. But it shouldn't be long. I'll be sure to post my score when I complete it. Awesome, awesome shooter. I adore the music, too!
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Post by: djolof on 09/03/2011, 04:29 PM
Hi all, new to the forum. Long-time owner (Christmas of 1990) and am happy to stumble upon this! Currently playing Neo-Nectaris.... many wasted hours to go, I'm sure.
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Post by: thesteve on 09/03/2011, 05:45 PM
it ends with level 9
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 09/03/2011, 10:42 PM
Quote from: thesteve on 09/03/2011, 05:45 PMit ends with level 9
Unless level 9 ends YOU!
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Post by: thrush on 09/03/2011, 11:08 PM
Just reached the final area in Cosmic Fantasy 2.  I am so hyped!
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Post by: Mishran on 09/03/2011, 11:37 PM
Quote from: thrush on 09/03/2011, 11:08 PMJust reached the final area in Cosmic Fantasy 2.  I am so hyped!
Heh, same here. I'm leveling up to prepare to take on the end boss... Should have him pwned tomorrow.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 09/03/2011, 11:39 PM
Played some Star Parodier and Alzadick tonight!
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Post by: thesteve on 09/04/2011, 02:47 PM
in CF2 the final guy beats you the first several times you find him.
its not endgame till Laura gives you something.

Im playing ZENKI  <-its not a fighting game
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Post by: Mishran on 09/04/2011, 03:24 PM
CF2 complete! Gonna give my Duo a break and play some Riot Zone tomorrow.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 09/04/2011, 09:33 PM
Started playing Vasteel again.
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Post by: thesteve on 09/04/2011, 10:36 PM
still playing ZENKI.
that car keeps killin me.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 09/04/2011, 11:26 PM
Been working on finishing Bravoman. It's a nice little platformer that seems to get more fun each time I play it.
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/05/2011, 12:53 AM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 09/04/2011, 11:26 PMBeen working on finishing Bravoman. It's a nice little platformer that seems to get more fun each time I play it.
Ya know, I've been thinking that too. I never paid it much mind, but it's pretty fun, in a mindless, silly sort of way. It's certainly leagues better than I remember it being the last time I played it.
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Post by: CGQuarterly on 09/05/2011, 02:33 AM
Ive been playing Time Cruise and Military Madness.

Chris
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 09/05/2011, 02:33 AM
Im either playing NEXZR or it's playing me
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Post by: thesteve on 09/05/2011, 07:09 AM
beat zenki
playin raruli ra raru
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Post by: Dyna138 on 09/05/2011, 04:17 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 09/05/2011, 12:53 AMYa know, I've been thinking that too. I never paid it much mind, but it's pretty fun, in a mindless, silly sort of way. It's certainly leagues better than I remember it being the last time I played it.
Yeah I just completed it today. I didn't think much of it at first, but it gets better after the first few levels. The silly dialogue and cartoon style along with the gimmick of Bravoman extending his arm, legs and head(!) to attack elevate the game beyond average.

The ending is pretty funny, Dr. Bomb has my vote for most hilarious villain.
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Post by: csgx1 on 09/05/2011, 10:06 PM
Just finished both S.C.I. and Knight rider Special.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/07/2011, 12:09 AM
Played a good chunk of Monster Lair and Star Parodier this evening.  It was a fun night.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 09/07/2011, 06:15 PM
Got my ass kicked by R-type tonight
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Post by: geise on 09/07/2011, 07:11 PM
Actually played some Keith Courage today after work.  It has been over a decade since I beat it.  I didn't beat it after work though.  So it's still over a decade. :lol:
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Post by: Gogan on 09/08/2011, 11:26 AM
Dragons Curse. Actually kinda stuck right now. I'm piranha man and need the armor that repels lava. I go into the store that has it while being equipped with Mithrill armore but I still can't buy it. Wtf, any help?
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Post by: Gogan on 09/08/2011, 11:28 AM
*Mithril Armor
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Post by: hoobs88 on 09/08/2011, 02:12 PM
Quote from: Gogan on 09/08/2011, 11:26 AMDragons Curse. Actually kinda stuck right now. I'm piranha man and need the armor that repels lava. I go into the store that has it while being equipped with Mithrill armore but I still can't buy it. Wtf, any help?
I got stuck there too my first time playing Dragon's Curse. I don't remember what I did but I'll try to play through it again this weekend and give you some advice.
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Post by: thrush on 09/08/2011, 03:44 PM
Still at the end of Cosmic Fantasy 2 as I've been too swamped with work & school to be able to concentrate on a game like that in the evenings.  Instead, I've been playing Pac Land!  That game is ridiculously cute: I love the ghosts in the cars.  ^-^
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Post by: farankoshan on 09/08/2011, 03:47 PM
Rondo!!!
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Post by: djolof on 09/08/2011, 08:14 PM
Just beat 'Legend of Hero Tonma'- all in all a good time. Underrated, perhaps. Anyone else play this game recently?.. not a game I hear a lot of talk about...
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Post by: nat on 09/08/2011, 09:23 PM
Legend of Hero Tonma is definitely a good game. Nice graphical design and the trademark IREM "tinkle" in the audio.
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Post by: Sadler on 09/08/2011, 09:39 PM
Quote from: djolof on 09/08/2011, 08:14 PMJust beat 'Legend of Hero Tonma'- all in all a good time. Underrated, perhaps. Anyone else play this game recently?.. not a game I hear a lot of talk about...
I'd love to play it! I've had trouble finding a copy. :(
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Post by: Gogan on 09/09/2011, 09:06 AM
Thanks hoobs, I figured it out ystrdy, I jus started over. I think I forgot to pick up other essential armor as mouseman (shogun shield/blade mayb). Either way, Im well on my way

I'd recommend dragons curse to anybody, great game.
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Post by: Mishran on 09/09/2011, 09:59 AM
Tricky Kick. Really not a terrible game, it really requires some thinking. For me at least...  8-[
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Post by: geise on 09/09/2011, 11:41 AM
Even though I got my mvs mv1-fz board I found time to sit and play some Sidearms US HU.  Still love that game.  I have yet to play Sidearms special though.  Funny I haven't bothered with the Cd version. :-k
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Post by: nat on 09/09/2011, 10:51 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 09/09/2011, 09:59 AMTricky Kick. Really not a terrible game, it really requires some thinking. For me at least...  8-[
"Terrible" and "Tricky Kick" shouldn't even be together in the same sentence. OK, I know they weren't, but shouldn't be in adjacent sentences either.

Tricky Kick is a great game, with a killer soundtrack. Puts other games in this genre to shame (Boxyboy et al).

Who doesn't want to have a little fun at BIFF'S BIRTHDAY?
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/10/2011, 04:40 PM
Visiting the fams this weekend, so I'm away from the Turbob. I do, however, have my emumachine, so I'll be playing some Bonk.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/10/2011, 05:01 PM
Spriggan and Galaga '90 arrived in the mail today so I've been playing them.  I had never played Galaga '90 before today and I absolutely love it!

I think I've already mentioned in another post that Spriggan is pretty much my favorite shooter so I'm all sorts of happy to have it back in my library again.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/10/2011, 05:18 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/10/2011, 05:01 PMSpriggan and Galaga '90 arrived in the mail today so I've been playing them.  I had never played Galaga '90 before today and I absolutely love it!

I think I've already mentioned in another post that Spriggan is pretty much my favorite shooter so I'm all sorts of happy to have it back in my library again.
Damn! Those are two classics. Galaga '90 is great fun. Remember to pick up the capsules for warping to Halifax.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 09/10/2011, 07:56 PM
I finally got to play Final Soldier!
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/10/2011, 10:32 PM
Played some more Bravoman and Cyber Core today. Bravoman is beginning to grow on me, but the size of the sprites coupled with the constant screen scrolling makes the game more difficult than need be. I find myself dropping into areas without any time to dodge enemies. Some of the hits seem kinda cheap too. Still, the guy's moveset is pretty cool for a straight, 2D side scroller and the wackiness simply never gets old. "Bravoman, would you like to eat?"

Cyber Core is also becoming more fun with each new game. That hitbox still seems pretty big, but being able to speed up on the fly helps a lot (I'm okay at level 3 speed, but 4 is almost uncontrollable for me!).

I have a pretty decent amount of US games coming in the mail soon, and I'll post here as those come in. My collection is growing pretty fast, but I'm mostly buying up inexpensive, mediocre titles right now. It's funny (or sad) that 80% of the TG16 HuCard library can be picked up for a "reasonable" amount, and then you pay more than double that just to nab that last 20%. I'm rocketing toward completing the 80% right now.
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Post by: thesteve on 09/10/2011, 11:07 PM
dragon spirit.........i just had to
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Post by: Tatsujin on 09/11/2011, 02:40 AM
Quote from: thesteve on 09/10/2011, 11:07 PMdragon spirit.........i just had to
And what is your advisory opinion?
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Post by: thesteve on 09/11/2011, 03:09 AM
its a tough game.
certainly a challenge, considering 3 hits your out, with no way to recover HP.
learn to dodge bullets and you'll do  just fine, and have fun doing it.
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Post by: bartre on 09/11/2011, 08:52 AM
I was in need of some new turbo, so i traded a dude for gradius II.
can't say I enjoyed it very much, the music was good though.
my big 2 issues were that the ship speed seemed erratic, giving you no real control, and the hitbox seemed a little off on some things.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 09/12/2011, 09:41 AM
Quote from: bartre on 09/11/2011, 08:52 AMI was in need of some new turbo, so i traded a dude for gradius II.
can't say I enjoyed it very much, the music was good though.
my big 2 issues were that the ship speed seemed erratic, giving you no real control, and the hitbox seemed a little off on some things.
I have a love/hate relationship with Gradius II. I pick it up every once and awhile for a playthrough, but I usually mess up on the boss rush/final stage and then it's next to impossible to recover. I did clear it on normal once, but that was a long time ago.
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Post by: geise on 09/12/2011, 11:14 AM
Override!  Played through the game and finished it twice in a row...finally!
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Post by: Keith Courage on 09/12/2011, 11:44 AM
Override is an awesome shooter. I am not sure what it is about it but I like it much more than blazing lasers and super star soldier.
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Post by: geise on 09/12/2011, 12:22 PM
Probably cause it's one of those games that goes under the radar.  It's not talked about very much here but most that have played it love it!  Nice graphics, great music, a little different on the weapon system.  It's just a simple fun well made shooter.
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Post by: csgx1 on 09/13/2011, 09:37 PM
Space Harrier.  Graphics are pretty nice and it's surprisingly a decent port.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 09/17/2011, 10:06 AM
Final lap twin - the built in Rpg is hella fun.  The super cheesy enemies that want to race you with names like Bad Betty, Al Under and Guido just adds to it.
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Post by: Tatsujin on 09/17/2011, 10:58 AM
Quote from: geise on 09/12/2011, 12:22 PMProbably cause it's one of those games that goes under the radar.  It's not talked about very much here but most that have played it love it!  Nice graphics, great music, a little different on the weapon system.  It's just a simple fun well made shooter.
it's almost the origin of teh bullet sprayers.
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/17/2011, 12:14 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/17/2011, 10:06 AMFinal lap twin - the built in Rpg is hella fun.  The super cheesy enemies that want to race you with names like Bad Betty, Al Under and Guido just adds to it. 
Haha. Yeah, it's a blast. :)
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Post by: thesteve on 09/17/2011, 01:16 PM
that last race is quite the challenge too
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Post by: phipscube on 09/17/2011, 01:32 PM
I've been playing Gunhed on my GT today (between duties with the kids etc). I haven't played it for years, it seems a bit easy nowadays, but plays very well still.
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Post by: thrush on 09/17/2011, 07:24 PM
Finally had a weekend without overwhelming homework so I was able to complete Cosmic Fantasy 2 at last!  The ending was pretty cool & unexpected.  Overall, the game was everything I wanted it to be, which is saying something considering how long I've wanted to play through this thing.  d^__^b

Followed it up with a little Dungeon Explorer.  Maybe I will tackle Bonk next....
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Post by: MotherGunner on 09/17/2011, 08:46 PM
I'm playing WRing.  Love this game!
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Post by: BlueBMW on 09/17/2011, 11:55 PM
Played some Double Dragon II, Asuka 120% burning fest, Salamander, NewZealand Story, and Heavy Unit. :D  Good times, all thanks to MotherGunner who sold / traded them to me :mrgreen:
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/18/2011, 12:07 AM
Doraemon Meikyuu Daisakusen (Cratermaze). I really like this game. Each time I play it I start from the beginning, get into it for about a half hour, and then get called away to something else. Apparently this game doesn't give you your password until you die, so I haven't bothered finding the codes to pick up where I left off; I just start over again. The graphics are cool, the music is fun (if a little repetitive), and I don't really mind starting from the first stage again and again. It's really a fun little game. I want to pick up the US version for the different music. Anyone happen to know if the levels are identical between the two, not counting the different sprites?
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Post by: bartre on 09/18/2011, 12:46 AM
I played quite the lot of Legendary Axe II, thanks to beemer
thanks again, man!
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Post by: roflmao on 09/18/2011, 01:08 AM
Played some Cotton this evening.  Good stuff, but I wonder if I'd be any better at it if I knew what the different colored gems meant.  Perhaps I should look into that one of these days...
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Post by: MotherGunner on 09/18/2011, 03:33 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 09/17/2011, 11:55 PMPlayed some Double Dragon II, Asuka 120% burning fest, Salamander, NewZealand Story, and Heavy Unit. :D  Good times, all thanks to MotherGunner who sold / traded them to me :mrgreen:
Outstanding!  Salamander is a MOTHER (no pun intended) without the Konami code.
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/18/2011, 01:18 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/18/2011, 01:08 AMPlayed some Cotton this evening.  Good stuff, but I wonder if I'd be any better at it if I knew what the different colored gems meant.  Perhaps I should look into that one of these days...
Crystals and their size values (from small to large):

Yellow Crystal = Score increase; 100 pts, 200 pts, 400 pts
Orange Crystal = Experience point increase; 2 pts, 4 pts, 8 pts
Red Crystal = Red Gemstone (DragonFire and FairyFlame Magic can be used); 1 Gemstone, 2 Gemstones, 3 Gemstones
Blue Crystal = Blue Gemstone (ElectroBolt and BlastBarrier can be used); 1 Gemstone, 2 Gemstones, 3 Gemstones
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Post by: roflmao on 09/18/2011, 01:22 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 09/18/2011, 01:18 PMCrystals and their size values (from small to large):

Yellow Crystal = Score increase; 100 pts, 200 pts, 400 pts
Orange Crystal = Experience point increase; 2 pts, 4 pts, 8 pts
Red Crystal = Red Gemstone (DragonFire and FairyFlame Magic can be used); 1 Gemstone, 2 Gemstones, 3 Gemstones
Blue Crystal = Blue Gemstone (ElectroBolt and BlastBarrier can be used); 1 Gemstone, 2 Gemstones, 3 Gemstones
Good to know, thanks!
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Post by: farankoshan on 09/18/2011, 05:05 PM
Rondo, alongside Dracula XX (Super Famicom) for comparison. :)
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Post by: csgx1 on 09/18/2011, 09:52 PM
Playing some Victory Run.  Seems pretty difficult since I haven't gotten too far.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 09/18/2011, 10:05 PM
Quote from: farankoshan on 09/18/2011, 05:05 PMRondo, alongside Dracula XX (Super Famicom) for comparison. :)
Did a little comparison gaming yesterday as well!  Played Rondo, Castlevania IV, and Castlevania:Bloodlines!!  16-bit Castlevania fest!
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Post by: MotherGunner on 09/19/2011, 02:43 PM
Oddly enough I am playing Naxat Stadium... it really grows on you.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/19/2011, 03:04 PM
I played a good chunk of Soldier Blade last night.  What a blast!
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/19/2011, 05:37 PM
Played a little Battle Royale and Silent Debuggers for the first time today. Battle Royale is what I kinda always figured it would be: a little rough around the edges, but still kinda fun in a mindless, button-mashing way. Silent Debuggers seems pretty rad, but I need to look through the manual and play it a few times to get a feel for how to play it. I like the old school FP RPG feel to it so far.
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Post by: Mishran on 09/20/2011, 06:09 PM
Not exactly currently playing it, but played through Bloody Wolf today. Pretty good game! Little short though.
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Post by: chany60126 on 09/20/2011, 06:14 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 09/20/2011, 06:09 PMNot exactly currently playing it, but played through Bloody Wolf today. Pretty good game! Little short though.
Bloody Wolf is a blast to play through. The last boss was a toughie. You'd never know exactly where the boss would teleport to, hehe. You should play Last Alert as well.
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Post by: geise on 09/21/2011, 11:18 AM
Blast from the past and played some Bomberman using the code on the (hehe) 4 in 1 disc.  I know others are better but for some nastalgia I like the first one the best!  Even on 1 player I enjoy it.  My wife did kick my ass a couple times in VS.  I think she's better at it than I am.  Haha and I play it more!  Regardless it was fun.  Maybe I'll rock some Buster Bros. this weekend with her. :-k
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Post by: Mishran on 09/21/2011, 11:33 AM
Bomberman is definitely a blast. I've slowly worked my way through it several times. Never gets old. Bomberman '94 is good too. Haven't played '93 yet, damn eBay gougers.
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Post by: geise on 09/21/2011, 12:20 PM
There's always the dirt cheap pc-engine version.  :D  And with that one you also get a nice hu card case  8)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 09/21/2011, 10:40 PM
Just Played through Bloody wolf after seeing someone else post about it, it's a fun game. Run'n'Gun wasn't repersented well on the Turbo
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Post by: SMF on 09/23/2011, 04:05 AM
Just got done playing some Madden on the Duo, Its the Madden I remember playing as a kid. So sloppy its fun feels like your sliding on the turf when you turn PRICELESS.
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Post by: Mishran on 09/23/2011, 08:26 AM
Forgotten Worlds. That stupid centipede/worm boss keeps killing me. "Shoot the neck," the shopkeeper tells me. Easier said than done. :-({|=
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Post by: farankoshan on 09/23/2011, 09:15 AM
Killing the Wyvern in Rondo never gets old. :)
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Post by: geise on 09/23/2011, 01:05 PM
Quote from: farankoshan on 09/23/2011, 09:15 AMKilling the Wyvern in Rondo never gets old. :)
It sure doesn't.  I decided to sit down with some Cybercore today.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/23/2011, 03:12 PM
Gradius II arrived in the mail today (thanks bartre!) so I've been playing that some. 

For an SCD, it doesn't seem very optimized.  So much slowdown on the ice level.  Spriggan is just a normal CD game and I think it has screens with just as much stuff going on, yet it doesn't seem to slow down as much as this.  I wonder why... 

Still, it's a fun game so far!  Plenty challenging.  As soon as I die, it pretty much means I lose all my remaining lives nearly instantly.  I guess the trick is to shoot everything and avoid getting hit. :P
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 09/23/2011, 03:18 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/23/2011, 03:12 PMGradius II arrived in the mail today (thanks bartre!) so I've been playing that some. 
I guess the trick is to shoot everything and avoid getting hit. :P
No the trick is Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, II, I              :D
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Post by: roflmao on 09/23/2011, 03:21 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 09/23/2011, 03:18 PMNo the trick is Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, II, I              :D
Lol!  I haven't tried that yet!  Will give it a shot later today.  For some reason I thought that would only work on the NES so didn't even think of it.
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/24/2011, 12:19 AM
'Bout to put my fist through a wall trying to get my Duo to read discs, but in the meantime, I'm playing Neutopia again. I'm about 1/3 of the way through the game. Love it every time!
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/25/2011, 03:39 PM
Finished Neutopia today. I love this game, no matter how many times I play it. I guess I'll start Neutopia II soon, but I should really try to beat that last level of Blazing Lazers first.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 09/25/2011, 09:13 PM
Played some Riot Zone and a little Bonk's Revenge. Riot Zone could have been so much more, its a shame there aren't too many stand-out brawlers on the Turbo.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/25/2011, 10:38 PM
Played through Bonk's Adventure today.  It's one of the few games I know by heart.  I always spend way too much time early in the game juggling the enemies for extra lives.  When I finished it this evening I had 16 extra Bonks!  This game just never gets old.
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/26/2011, 12:44 AM
Quote from: guest on 09/25/2011, 10:38 PMPlayed through Bonk's Adventure today.  It's one of the few games I know by heart.  I always spend way too much time early in the game juggling the enemies for extra lives.  When I finished it this evening I had 16 extra Bonks!  This game just never gets old.
I find if I race through the game without building up some 1ups toward the beginning, I end up not having enough during the last couple segments. When I take the time, I end up whipping the boss rush and final boss with tons of lives to spare. Funny how that works. That last boss fight is total bull, though. Hate that guy.
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Post by: farankoshan on 09/26/2011, 01:11 PM
Tried playing SimEarth on PC-Engine...

Failed. I thought I'd manage through on icons and sparce english words. Fail.
It's unplayable if you can't read or understand Japanese.

Oh well!!
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Post by: JapanTokei on 09/26/2011, 01:45 PM
I got in a bit of River City Random (Downtown Nekketsu) for last-time savoring before it goes to Hoobs via trade.  Good game, good game.  I hope I don't end up regretting it too much.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 09/26/2011, 02:12 PM
I don't need to know Japanese to play, right?
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 09/26/2011, 02:31 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/26/2011, 01:45 PMI got in a bit of River City Random (Downtown Nekketsu) for last-time savoring before it goes to Hoobs via trade.  Good game, good game.  I hope I don't end up regretting it too much. 
You will regret this to the end of your life. 

Got in a bit of photograph boy on XmednefenPCE last night.  I really need to seek this out.  So fun!!
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Post by: JapanTokei on 09/26/2011, 02:55 PM
TurboStar - don't make me cry!!  I have to goto bed!  Hoobs made a pretty fair trade imo so I'll honor it ...

Photograph boy - I have the actual huey ... the game is tough!!  I'm not quick enough with my reflexes to snap the pics.. good game.. can be found for ~$75 if you are patient !

HOOBs - you can play RCR w/o Japanese knowledge.  though some of the stores/dialogues you'll be missing out the speech/details.  IT's classic RCR to the core.  beatup, collect coins, kick bosses' azz, etc.

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 09/26/2011, 02:31 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/26/2011, 01:45 PMI got in a bit of River City Random (Downtown Nekketsu) for last-time savoring before it goes to Hoobs via trade.  Good game, good game.  I hope I don't end up regretting it too much. 
You will regret this to the end of your life. 

Got in a bit of photograph boy on XmednefenPCE last night.  I really need to seek this out.  So fun!!
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Post by: Dyna138 on 09/26/2011, 08:33 PM
Played Cyber-Core for a few tonight, got to stage 7 and it seems kind of on the easy side. Cyber-Core is a lot like Dragon Spirit with insects and I find it more enjoyable for some reason.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/26/2011, 09:59 PM
I played Blazing Lazers today for about an hour and made it to the level 1 boss in the boss run (it's kinda funny that they don't do them in order) and shortly thereafter met my demise.  Oh well.  I was playing pretty crummy throughout the game and hadn't raked up many of the flashing balls and didn't feel like continuing from the start of the level....  One of these days...
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Post by: MotherGunner on 09/26/2011, 10:27 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/26/2011, 09:59 PMI played Blazing Lazers today for about an hour and made it to the level 1 boss in the boss run (it's kinda funny that they don't do them in order) and shortly thereafter met my demise.  Oh well.  I was playing pretty crummy throughout the game and hadn't raked up many of the flashing balls and didn't feel like continuing from the start of the level....  One of these days...
First time I ever played that game through all the way, I made it on one life and on a Turbo Express.  It was freak luck pure and simple.  I feel you there.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 09/26/2011, 10:37 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/26/2011, 09:59 PMI played Blazing Lazers today for about an hour and made it to the level 1 boss in the boss run (it's kinda funny that they don't do them in order) and shortly thereafter met my demise.  Oh well.  I was playing pretty crummy throughout the game and hadn't raked up many of the flashing balls and didn't feel like continuing from the start of the level....  One of these days...
We've both been trying to play through this game for awhile I feel your pain . :(
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Post by: thesteve on 09/26/2011, 11:46 PM
its all about memorization and drawing fire where you want it
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Post by: roflmao on 09/27/2011, 12:53 AM
I think one of the reasons Blazing Lazers is so awesome is because it lures you in.  Powerups are plentiful, you can plow right through most of the game without much difficulty.  Then those last couple of levels really turn up the intensity and all of a sudden its really challenging.  But you always feel like you're so close.  I know I'll beat it again one of these days. :)
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Post by: thrush on 09/27/2011, 09:53 PM
Bonk's Adventure.  Slowly getting further & further....
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/27/2011, 10:43 PM
Quote from: thrush on 09/27/2011, 09:53 PMBonk's Adventure.  Slowly getting further & further....
Get ready to be irritated at that last stage. I wish the bosses in Bonk's Adventure weren't so "cheap". A challenge is one thing, but a lot of hits seem unavoidable. I still like it, which says how good it is.
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Post by: jlued686 on 09/28/2011, 12:34 PM
I started Dragon Slayer for the first time last night. I'm really impressed so far and like it quite a bit. The game itself has a bit of an (albeit shiny) 8-bit look to it, but there's something about that style that I really dig. The voice acting is pretty bad, but I guess it gets the point across. I can't believe I've never booted the game up before. A really nice hidden gem.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 09/28/2011, 12:49 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/28/2011, 12:34 PMThe voice acting is pretty bad, but I guess it gets the point across. I can't believe I've never booted the game up before. A really nice hidden gem.
The voice acting is so hilarious I've recorded clips of it to where people couldn't believe this came from a commercially released game. It's terrible.

I'm not sure how hidden it is, among people who follow the Turbo it's pretty well known being only one of two US released traditional style J-RPGs.
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Post by: jlued686 on 09/28/2011, 01:49 PM
That's true. For whatever reason, I've played through the Ys games and Cosmic Fantasy, yet have had Dragon Slayer sitting around for years and never touched it. I guess it's a nice hidden gem...for me. ;)
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Post by: farankoshan on 09/29/2011, 01:59 PM
Night Creatu... ok, over it.
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Post by: munchiaz on 09/30/2011, 12:56 AM
just finished beating cadash with the ninja. pretty fun game.
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Post by: allyourblood on 09/30/2011, 01:04 AM
Played Ghost Manor for about an hour tonight. I had never played it before, and from reviews and YouTube videos, I was kinda expecting the worst. You know, that first level is the main sucky one. After you get past that, it's still not great, but the levels are at least playable. I think I'm actually gonna try to spend some time with it. I'm acclimating myself to the absurd slippery slopes and annoying ammo limit already, so the game's definitely getting easier. With a little tweaking, this game could'a been a contender...
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Post by: Sadler on 09/30/2011, 01:07 AM
Played a few games with a buddy tonight that I haven't given a shot before. Jackie Chan Action Kung Fu is super cool, Shockman I thought was pretty good (certainly better than a 2.5/5) and Somer Assault I'm undecided on.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 09/30/2011, 08:13 AM
I'm still playing the Final Lap RPG... got to the fnial world champ but lost in 4 straight tries.. my speed is too fast and keep bumping into these other cars and that slams me off the road... i will beat it this weekend I'm sure.  fantasic game..
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Post by: thesteve on 09/30/2011, 03:03 PM
if you havent gotten the hidden parts, and the car lightened, your not ready yet.
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Post by: exile on 09/30/2011, 08:10 PM
I'm playing Sylphia for the pc engine its a decent game,but def. not worth what I paid. why is that game so expensive?
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Post by: TheClash603 on 09/30/2011, 10:30 PM
Quote from: Sadler on 09/30/2011, 01:07 AMPlayed a few games with a buddy tonight that I haven't given a shot before. Jackie Chan Action Kung Fu is super cool, Shockman I thought was pretty good (certainly better than a 2.5/5) and Somer Assault I'm undecided on.
I love Somer Assault!  Get to the end and gank that bitch, it will make you feel good.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 10/01/2011, 03:41 AM
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Nice, finally beat the world champ!!  This is 2nd time i beat it, first time was about 18 years ago!!
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Post by: sheath on 10/02/2011, 08:24 AM
Just got in Bloody Wolf, I can't believe it took me this long to get this little gem.
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Post by: Sleepy Gnome on 10/02/2011, 09:13 AM
I am so hungover i feel like i am about to collapse and I am going to fire up the Turbo and play Neutopia for the first time! Can't wait...
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Post by: Sleepy Gnome on 10/02/2011, 09:59 AM
Quote from: Sleepy Gnome on 10/02/2011, 09:13 AMI am so hungover i feel like i am about to collapse and I am going to fire up the Turbo and play Neutopia for the first time! Can't wait...
oh goodness this game is good. i really like it. just got the 1st medallion.
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/02/2011, 10:49 AM
Ive been playing fantasy zone. Game is simple and alot of fun
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/02/2011, 01:34 PM
Started Cadash, and am still playing some Ghost Manor and Parasol Stars.
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/02/2011, 02:52 PM
^ just beat cadash a few nights ago with the ninja. Now i wanna try with the mage.
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/02/2011, 02:55 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 10/02/2011, 02:52 PM^ just beat cadash a few nights ago with the ninja. Now i wanna try with the mage.
I haven't played it much, but I kinda suck at it. Certain enemies seem to be able to hit me no matter what. I'll get into it more in the next few days.
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/02/2011, 03:44 PM
^ yeah once you get a certain level the game gets pretty easy. i got to max level with the ninja for fun, and the game became a cake walk.
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Post by: farankoshan on 10/02/2011, 10:28 PM
Quote from: Sleepy Gnome on 10/02/2011, 09:59 AM
Quote from: Sleepy Gnome on 10/02/2011, 09:13 AMI am so hungover i feel like i am about to collapse and I am going to fire up the Turbo and play Neutopia for the first time! Can't wait...
oh goodness this game is good. i really like it. just got the 1st medallion.
LIKE!
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Post by: thesteve on 10/03/2011, 12:01 AM
beat neutopia2 years ago.
never played 1
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/06/2011, 04:57 PM
Got a short stack of games in today, so I played each of them a little: Tiger Road, Impossamole, Dead Moon, and Final Soldier.

Final Soldier is great! Man, I can't get enough of this one. I only made it to Stage 4 on my first credit, and then I started getting sloppy, but I'll get farther after a bit of practice. Great power-ups, good music, lots of action -- definitely going to become one of my favorite shooters. I know this game is related to Blazing Lazers (GunHed) somehow, and it makes perfect sense -- the graphics, music and control all feel really similar, in a good way.

Impossamole is exactly what I was expecting: a somewhat below-average platformer. All the complaints I've read seem accurate; crummy hit detection, awkward "bouncing" after getting hit, and less-than-stellar controls. Right off the bat, I don't like the rocks that fall from the ceiling; it seems that if the game gave you just a few more pixels worth of space before they shake loose and fall, you could actually use some strategy and skill in dodging them. As it stands, it seems like by the time you get close enough for one to fall, you're already too close and it's gonna hit you.

Tiger Road seems interesting. I seem to get hit by some enemies with no way around it. Maybe I just haven't figured out how to dodge effectively yet. I like the graphics though.

Dead Moon seems okay. I think I expected it to be better. Some of the power-ups feel kind of samey, and all the sprites are huge, so there's not a lot of room to maneuver. Enemies are kinda boring-looking, and the sounds are weak. Still, I did have fun playing through the first 3 levels before I switched it off to try another game. I looked in the manual, and it says there's only six stages. Unless the last few get really tough, I don't envision this game posing much of a challenge. I've definitely played worse shooters, but this one's not bowling me over.

Gonna get back to Final Soldier now.
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Post by: OldRover on 10/06/2011, 06:14 PM
The first three stages of Dead Moon are pretty easy. Stage 4 is where things start to get really interesting. The difficulty ramps up quite a bit there too, and doesn't go back down. The final bosses are pretty cool. :D The difficulty ramping isn't akin to Violent Soldier, but there is a noticeable difficulty increase in Stage 4.

I just finished Turrican again (with 28 lives and 7 credits to spare... if you can't finish this game with at *least* these values, you're a scrub), and played through The Addams Family one more time. Magic Engine still crashes during its ending... something I reported 5 years ago. Grr.
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/06/2011, 06:18 PM
Quote from: OldRover on 10/06/2011, 06:14 PMThe first three stages of Dead Moon are pretty easy. Stage 4 is where things start to get really interesting. The difficulty ramps up quite a bit there too, and doesn't go back down. The final bosses are pretty cool. :D The difficulty ramping isn't akin to Violent Soldier, but there is a noticeable difficulty increase in Stage 4.
Ha, that's almost exactly where I stopped. Guess they were just taking it easy on me, thus far.

QuoteI just finished Turrican again (with 28 lives and 7 credits to spare... if you can't finish this game with at *least* these values, you're a scrub), and played through The Addams Family one more time. Magic Engine still crashes during its ending... something I reported 5 years ago. Grr.
Impressive. Tell me you recorded this playthrough. I think the rest of us need to see what we're doing wrong!  :lol:
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Post by: OldRover on 10/06/2011, 06:35 PM
Didn't record it (I will do a recording of it someday with mednafen if I can get the quick codec to convert properly... the raw and png codecs slow the thing down too much) but I did take a couple of screenshots at the end.

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EDIT: I could try to record it with my cellphone... that might work.
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Post by: hashiriya1 on 10/06/2011, 07:37 PM
Super Ghouls n Ghosts....you know, for Halloween.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 10/06/2011, 08:06 PM
Currently playing the BF3 Beta on PC.
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Post by: OldRover on 10/06/2011, 10:37 PM
Just played through PCE Neutopia.
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Post by: thrush on 10/06/2011, 11:00 PM
Aeroblaster.  ^_^  Fun, but man, I'm not very good at shooties...!  >_(\
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Post by: csgx1 on 10/07/2011, 02:03 AM
Just beat Thunder Blade.  The poor controls make the game a lot more challenging.
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/07/2011, 09:26 PM
Got Super Star Soldier and Psychosis in the mail today, so I previewed those for about an hour. Both great games! SSS is waayyy fast, compared to Blazing Lazers and Final Soldier. Enemies and bullets are just littering the screen. I already really like this game, but it's gonna be a while before I can remember where everything is.

Psychosis is great too, but in a totally different way. I like the graphics and music for sure. I don't much care for the sound effects, and the ship seems to move at a snail's pace! I'm not sure if there's a speed boost or power-up, but if there is, I haven't found it yet. Even so, I still really like the game, and the enemies are very interesting -- some are downright cool. The little "options" power-up is excellent, and I love how you can maneuver the two drones around your ship to block projectiles and enemies from different directions. Gets tough fast, especially with how slow your ship moves, but I'm into it for sure.

I officially have too many games to play now. Life is hard.  :P
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Post by: MotherGunner on 10/07/2011, 10:05 PM
Got Pacland from Terry.  Gonna fire it up!
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Post by: thrush on 10/07/2011, 11:19 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/07/2011, 10:05 PMGot Pacland from Terry.  Gonna fire it up!
Yay, I like that game more every time I play!
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Post by: roflmao on 10/08/2011, 01:31 PM
I've put a couple hours into Order of the Griffon between yesterday and this morning.  I've started it a few times in the past but it never caught on.  Now it's like a switch has been flipped and I can't get enough of it.  I'm about to go play it some more. :)
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Post by: hoobs88 on 10/08/2011, 02:20 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2011, 01:31 PMI've put a couple hours into Order of the Griffon between yesterday and this morning.  I've started it a few times in the past but it never caught on.  Now it's like a switch has been flipped and I can't get enough of it.  I'm about to go play it some more. :)
I've played through OotG twice and had the same party of characters both times. Who are you using?
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Post by: roflmao on 10/08/2011, 05:57 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 10/08/2011, 02:20 PMI've played through OotG twice and had the same party of characters both times. Who are you using?
I'm using a fighter (Keir), Dwarf (Tor), Cleric (Kerwin), and Elf (Larissa). I think in the past I didn't properly appreciate the magic side of this game.  The Sleep spell is essential early on.  And once your Cleric learns Cure Light Wounds, life is good.  Still, I've made more trips back to the temple to ressurect someone than I'd like to admit...  :oops:

I started watching this "Let's Play" series on Youtube a few days ago and his party is comprised of all magic users (an Elf, 2 Mages, and a Cleric) using a bug that allows the Mages to wear Chainmail.  http://youtu.be/apD7jTlndss  If I had enough save space to keep 2 OotG save files, I'd give that a shot. 

I think I've made it pretty far into the Wolves Den so far; I'm exploring an underground city right now.  This game is too much fun.
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Post by: roflmao on 10/08/2011, 08:33 PM
Well, I've returned the staff, have become full members to the Order and now I'm off to find the Koriszegy Crypt. Good stuff.
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/08/2011, 09:22 PM
been playing a lil super darius. not to much though because that dark souls is out.
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Post by: thesteve on 10/09/2011, 12:47 AM
DE
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Post by: hoobs88 on 10/09/2011, 01:06 AM
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2011, 08:33 PMWell, I've returned the staff, have become full members to the Order and now I'm off to find the Koriszegy Crypt. Good stuff.

That's the same party that I use (with the exception of Tor)! I made my own custom maps for the game. If you're interested in one, PM me with your email address.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 10/09/2011, 01:21 AM
Slept over a friends house with 3 other friends so I decided to bring over the turbo for some 5-player Bomberman goodness and Splatterhouse to get in the Halloween spirit. Don't know why but these are the only two retro games my friends love, any other retro games I bring my friends are sure to hate.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 10/09/2011, 04:01 AM
I wish I could've bought Splatterhouse for this Halloween. It will have to wait.

Playing Blazing Lazers mostly. Great game, but a bit too long. Also playing World Court Tennis, the rpg mode is very, very cool.

1000th post of the thread!
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Post by: blueraven on 10/09/2011, 12:18 PM
Blazing Lazers!
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Post by: geise on 10/09/2011, 02:40 PM
Fired up some Dracula X for the first time in god knows how long.  Man it's such a blast to play.  Surprisingly the game plays 100% every time I fired it up this weekend.  Too bad I can't say the same for every cd game.
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/09/2011, 02:40 PM
Blazing Lazers: it is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 10/10/2011, 10:37 AM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 10/09/2011, 01:06 AM
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2011, 08:33 PMWell, I've returned the staff, have become full members to the Order and now I'm off to find the Koriszegy Crypt. Good stuff.

That's the same party that I use (with the exception of Tor)! I made my own custom maps for the game. If you're interested in one, PM me with your email address.
You should post scans of said maps online for all to see!!!!!

A friend and I made some homemade grid paper maps back in Highschool, we actually used them in AD&D, but now who knows where they are....
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/10/2011, 10:41 AM
Air Zonk!
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Post by: farankoshan on 10/13/2011, 12:27 AM
Kunio Daiundokai (SCD)... ;)
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/13/2011, 12:50 AM
Air Zonk again. Man, this game pisses me off sometimes (okay, most of the time). I'm playing on Spicy mode, and I keep getting to the boss rush in the 5th stage and then losing all of my lives. The football boss (that tears in half) and the flower boss need to die. The flower especially chews through a bunch of my lives.

I really like this game but sometimes there are just too many things going on onscreen for me to keep up with. And yes, I'm well aware that Air Zonk is one of the easier shooters on the TG16. I suck, sue me. Having to start over at the beginning of stage 5 every time I get my bell rung during the boss recap makes me end up turning the game off after a couple tries. It's especially frustrating as I can get all the way to that part without using a single continue, and then I just get whomped on.

Got the next couple days off from work so I'm gonna try to put a few hours into Cadash or (gasp!) Shining Force II.
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Post by: OldRover on 10/13/2011, 03:01 AM
allyourblood, here's some pointers for those two bosses in Stage 5:

For the football boss... when the first form is going down, do a charge to drop a bomb. That way, when that punk comes up, you got damage already going. And a weapon normally comes out when the first form drops (usually boomerangs, which are quite useful for fighting the second form), so make sure to get it if you've got nothing. As for the rest of it... well, it's just timing mostly. Use your charge shot a lot, and make sure you time your movements carefully.

As for the flower boss, I think the first form is harder, since the second form is amazingly easy. For the first form, the circle shots that come out in a pattern are predictable, as they always come out after a few seconds. The snake-like thing that comes out of it is more of a worry, but all you need to do is move out of its way without getting hit by the other shots. It takes a little practice. Use the charge shot like crazy for the first form. For the second form, just stay on the opposite side of the screen... when you're on the left, use your charge shots, and when you're on the right, use charge bombs and rely on the backfire to take out the flowers it shoots at you.

Also, for any boss in the game, make use of the temporary invincibility when you come back from dying to inflict major damage on the boss with your body. Just move in for a second or so to get in a huge hit of damage, then back off. It works great.

Oh yeah... I just played through Bomberman, and three rounds of Populous (maps 1, 5, and 9). Good times. :D
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Post by: jlued686 on 10/14/2011, 06:02 PM
Just finished Chapter 1 of Dragon Slayer. Took about 1:45. Fun game, but man there's a lot of grinding to be done. I basically just sat with my thumb on the I button for an hour as my characters leveled up and gained cash. When they were all at levels 9-10, I proceeded to destroy the bosses in under thirty seconds.

I like the story; though it's rather basic and the voice acting is hilarious. Nevertheless, I find myself wanting to trudge through it just to see what happens.
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Post by: tggodfrey on 10/14/2011, 08:19 PM
Just finished Somer Assault earlier this week - Working on Bomberman now.
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Post by: OldMan on 10/14/2011, 09:01 PM
I just finished that the other day, after hearing everyone talking about it.

Level 65, 37:05:55. Last boss was a mild challenge.
Just so you know what you have to shoot for.

(And, for those interested, I spent a lot of the leveling trying to find different towns. Wandered around for almost 4 hours trying to find Port Nors :)
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Post by: roflmao on 10/14/2011, 09:07 PM
I played through a good chunk of Spriggan on Normal difficulty earlier.  Made it to the final boss (the purple-green guy) but he bested me.  I will be back!

I've previously beaten it on easy and was actually a little surprised at how far I made it on normal.  It's definitely within reach.  I'll give it another go soon.
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Post by: blueraven on 10/14/2011, 09:26 PM
Hot Shots Golf!!!
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/14/2011, 10:14 PM
Quote from: OldRover on 10/13/2011, 03:01 AMallyourblood, here's some pointers for those two bosses in Stage 5:
Thanks, Rover! Yeah, I've been trying a few of those, but I'm beginning to think my problem is carelessness. I need to focus and stop guessing at where to move. I played again today and used up my last two lives on that flower guy again. I started the boss recap with 5 lives in reserve and lost 3 of them on the first boss alone -- I got there with just my standard weapon and he took a long time, so by the time I got to the flower guy I was already feeling frustrated.

I'll keep trying; eventually I'll get it down.
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Post by: Sadler on 10/14/2011, 11:38 PM
I've been going through some games that I've read aren't awesome:

- Andre Kickboxing is alright at best. If you want a fighting game there are way better games available
- Ballistix is awful. I can't aim my guy for shit and even if I could I have just about no control over the "puck"
- Unsurprisingly, Cybercore is a decent shooter but there are way better shooters on the system
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Post by: nat on 10/15/2011, 12:24 AM
Quote from: Sadler on 10/14/2011, 11:38 PM- Unsurprisingly, Cybercore is a decent shooter but there are way better shooters on the system
CyberCore has an amazing soundtrack, and it's good fun to boot. It's not an amazing shooter all-around, but you could sure do a lot worse.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 10/17/2011, 10:45 AM
I beat Lords of Thunder on Sunday morning.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 10/17/2011, 02:20 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 10/17/2011, 10:45 AMI beat Lords of Thunder on Sunday morning.
In which mode?
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Post by: NecroPhile on 10/17/2011, 06:37 PM
Played lots of Circus Lido over the weekend, yet still can't make it past level seven.  :oops:
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 10/17/2011, 06:44 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 10/17/2011, 02:20 PMIn which mode?
Normal
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Post by: nat on 10/17/2011, 07:31 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/17/2011, 06:37 PMPlayed lots of Circus Lido over the weekend, yet still can't make it past level seven.  :oops:
Bad news: it doesn't really get any easier.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 10/18/2011, 11:17 AM
Quote from: nat on 10/17/2011, 07:31 PMBad news: it doesn't really get any easier.
I guess that explains why there are 'only' forty levels, eh?
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Post by: Official Ninja on 10/18/2011, 11:23 AM
I've been playing Hellfire-S :)
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Post by: Mishran on 10/20/2011, 10:30 AM
Been playing some Gomola Speed. It's different for sure, but not in a bad way. It's actually rather fun. Also played some Rastan Saga 2. The game isn't as bad as some people claim, IMHO, but it definitely could have been better. Sometimes it seems impossible to prevent being hit by some enemies as well as the traps like the flame throwers.
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Post by: bartre on 10/20/2011, 08:54 PM
right now, playing Ys books I&II on the turbob, and finishing up no more heroes on ps3
that freakin platinum is a pain
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/20/2011, 09:12 PM
I got Legendary Axe II in today, so I played a few levels of that. It's really fun! I was surprised at just how well it controls, and so far, the enemies and bosses are pretty interesting. It's a little on the easy side so far, but I prefer that in platformers to TV-smashing-difficult. The sound effects are also really good, and the explosions that occur with every kill are very satisfying. Don't know why I waited so long to pick this one up.
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Post by: nat on 10/20/2011, 09:34 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/20/2011, 09:12 PMI got Legendary Axe II in today, so I played a few levels of that. It's really fun! I was surprised at just how well it controls, and so far, the enemies and bosses are pretty interesting. It's a little on the easy side so far
Obviously you haven't made it very far in the game yet.
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/20/2011, 10:18 PM
Quote from: nat on 10/20/2011, 09:34 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/20/2011, 09:12 PMI got Legendary Axe II in today, so I played a few levels of that. It's really fun! I was surprised at just how well it controls, and so far, the enemies and bosses are pretty interesting. It's a little on the easy side so far
Obviously you haven't made it very far in the game yet.
Nope. Just the first 4 levels, in fact. I'm guessing by your reply that this game becomes maddening in short order? Guess I'll steel myself for it.
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Post by: BigT on 10/20/2011, 10:19 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/20/2011, 09:12 PMI got Legendary Axe II in today, so I played a few levels of that. It's really fun! I was surprised at just how well it controls, and so far, the enemies and bosses are pretty interesting. It's a little on the easy side so far, but I prefer that in platformers to TV-smashing-difficult. The sound effects are also really good, and the explosions that occur with every kill are very satisfying. Don't know why I waited so long to pick this one up.
I remember picking up Legendary Axe II way back in the early 90s and was very pleasantly surprised with it.
The level designs are pretty varied and interesting.  The bosses are great... however, the difficulty get pretty high on the last level... I got to the final boss a few times, but never beat it... one day I've got to fire it up again, but I doubt that I have the time or patience to beat it without savestates.
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Post by: Mishran on 10/21/2011, 12:09 AM
Playing my two newest game additions. Psychosis and Chase HQ. Psychosis... interesting shooter. Not one of the better ones, but has its charm. Finished the first world, got my fanny handed to me on the second. As for Chase HQ? I'm not sure what to think. Its got a cool element, but is definitely lacking in the execution. Haven't played the game on any other console, so perhaps its how the game is designed. Plan on giving it another go regardless.
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/21/2011, 12:32 AM
Psychosis is pretty cool. Not as visually-arresting as BL, or SSS, but very unique and fun in its own right. Love the music and the satellites/options/whatevers. I also like that it has sort of a... creepy vibe. I'd love to see more mind-warping, or even outright horror-themed shooters.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 10/21/2011, 10:29 AM
Playing Alien Crush. I find it a lot more addicting playing it in the original system (and not an emulator like I've done until now). But it's VERY SLOW to get high scores. I played for 3 hours and only got 40 million points (of a total of 999!) Is there any fast way to rack up the score?
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Post by: Sadler on 10/21/2011, 12:30 PM
Got Camp California the other day and just gave it a quick whirl. My thoughts? "Bogus!" Just kidding, the game actually controls pretty well, I just suck. Stupid question, how do I get that first tire? I punch the rat with it and it bounced away. Is that all I had to do? I couldn't advance farther right after that, but I could go back left. I didn't see the tire though?
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Post by: bartre on 10/21/2011, 05:12 PM
I got a copies of pac land and override today, tried them out, excellent games
but i can't figure out the little spring board thing in pac land...
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Post by: hoobs88 on 10/21/2011, 05:24 PM
Quote from: bartre on 10/21/2011, 05:12 PMI got a copies of pac land and override today, tried them out, excellent games
but i can't figure out the little spring board thing in pac land...
That was tricky for me too the first time I got there...if I remember correctly, you have to push up or hold the II button (without turbo) depending on which setting you selected from the options menu to do a super jump off of the spring boards.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 10/23/2011, 09:33 AM
For some strange reason I have just found myself playing through Niko Niko Pun!!!!!
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Post by: sirhcman on 10/23/2011, 10:56 AM
Final Soldier and Neutopia here!  :-"
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/23/2011, 09:15 PM
super darius. still cant get past the first stage. i really need a pc duo controller with turbo, or a converter cord to use my tg-16 controllers
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/26/2011, 01:27 AM
played some R-type today. able to make it to stage 3.
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Post by: futureman2000 on 10/26/2011, 09:34 AM
Playing Legendary Axe. I'm not very good at these games... finally got to the last boss yesterday evening, and after two tries on him I was told that my continues had been exhausted. My guess is that the witch doctor will be dead within the week.
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/27/2011, 06:01 AM
got bonks adventure in the mail today. got to the end but i cant beat king drool. I only have 3 hearts. how do i get more hearts?
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Post by: tggodfrey on 10/27/2011, 06:35 AM
During the game, make it a point to try and do well on all the bonus stages.  There you will acquire hearts and lots of free lives.  Collect as many of the smiley faces during the levels too.


Playing Ninja spirit now........Made it to end of 4th level just buzzing through last night.
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Post by: Senshi on 10/27/2011, 11:31 AM
godfrey, did you beat the bosses with the swords that appear in triplicate? They always kick my ass.

I have been playing some Power Golf 2. Getting better but judging the distance on the shots has been a learning experience.
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Post by: roflmao on 10/27/2011, 01:53 PM
Quote from: Senshi on 10/27/2011, 11:31 AMgodfrey, did you beat the bosses with the swords that appear in triplicate? They always kick my ass.
Once you know how to beat that boss, it's ridiculously easy.  Here's a video I did of that level and the boss fight starts around 1:50:
http://youtu.be/5VrIVsfEzhk

That level and the last level are really hard!  In my runthrough on Youtube, this is the only clip where I die.  :oops: I think one of the tricks to this game is to just keep moving. :)

EDIT:  Whoops, I forgot I died making a bonehead mistake on the final boss as well.  #-o
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Post by: thesteve on 10/27/2011, 02:36 PM
i remember blowing through ninja spirit the first time i played it.
that was years ago.
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Post by: thrush on 10/27/2011, 02:56 PM
So I recently took my Duo-R and assorted games up to the local anime con's game room.  Much to my delight it was a big hit.  There were players glued to it every time I had it out, from age 7 up to 50ish.  I don't have the largest library of titles but I did bring quite a few to choose from and much to my surprise by far the most popular was Pac Land.  On Saturday there was a large group of teens who couldn't get enough of it; they were texting their friends to describe "this weird game like Pac Man meets Mario", haha.  Bonk's Adventure, Ninja Spirit, R-Type, and Monster Lair were also big hits.  The 7-12 year old crowd seemed to prefer Monster Lair, and this one kid was much better at it than me.  I did get further than I had previously on R-Type, though!
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Post by: nat on 10/27/2011, 08:00 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 10/27/2011, 06:01 AMgot bonks adventure in the mail today. got to the end but i cant beat king drool. I only have 3 hearts. how do i get more hearts?
You have to find the green florets sprinkled throughout the game. If you bonk or jump on them they will give you a blue heart which adds an extra heart to your heart meter. You can only have a maximum of five hearts, however.
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Post by: SMF on 10/27/2011, 10:57 PM
In Bonks adventure try to juggle the fish skeletons inside the dino. You will earn extra lives that way.
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Post by: A_Locomotive on 10/28/2011, 02:27 AM
I'm currently playing Ordyne, got it not to long ago and really enjoy it though the second boss keeps handing me my ass. haha
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Post by: machomadness on 10/28/2011, 02:58 AM
I'm playing Bonk's Adventure, Alien Crush, and New Adventure Island on my PSP and Lords of Thunder, R-Type Complete CD, and Fantasy Star Soldier on my Duo.
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Post by: Robknoxious1 on 10/29/2011, 05:38 AM
I just finished playing through Dracula X for the first time in many, many years. I've kinda been playing Lords of Thunder but mainly just messin' around with it to hear the soundtrack more so than making a serious run at completing it. Also I've been playing Blazing Lasers.

I'm trying to decide if I want to play the first Dungeon Explorer or just skip to DE2 which I prefer. Decisions, decisions  :-k
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Post by: Robknoxious1 on 10/29/2011, 05:46 AM
Quote from: machomadness on 10/28/2011, 02:58 AMI'm playing Bonk's Adventure, Alien Crush, and New Adventure Island on my PSP and Lords of Thunder, R-Type Complete CD, and Fantasy Star Soldier on my Duo.
Looks like you got a full plate there. All great games (well honestly I can't recall Fantasy Star). Lords of Thunder is a great shooter and has that epic metal sound track. Good choices.
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/29/2011, 06:20 AM
^ i should be pciking up a copy of Lords tomorrow from a local shop. to bad its just the disc. But It's one of the turbo duo games ive wanted to play since i picked up my pc duo-r about a month ago. So i'm looking forward to it
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Post by: hoobs88 on 10/29/2011, 09:24 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 10/29/2011, 06:20 AM^ i should be pciking up a copy of Lords tomorrow from a local shop. to bad its just the disc. But It's one of the turbo duo games ive wanted to play since i picked up my pc duo-r about a month ago. So i'm looking forward to it
If you ever decide to pick up a complete copy of the game, hang on to the loose disc for your stereo to listen to the soundtrack.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 10/29/2011, 11:02 AM
Hoobs are you playing Downtown Nekketsu?
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Post by: machomadness on 10/29/2011, 01:46 PM
Quote from: Robknoxious1 on 10/29/2011, 05:46 AM
Quote from: machomadness on 10/28/2011, 02:58 AMI'm playing Bonk's Adventure, Alien Crush, and New Adventure Island on my PSP and Lords of Thunder, R-Type Complete CD, and Fantasy Star Soldier on my Duo.
Looks like you got a full plate there. All great games (well honestly I can't recall Fantasy Star). Lords of Thunder is a great shooter and has that epic metal sound track. Good choices.
I know, but what disappoints me the most is that in Japan, they have almost 100 games released on the PSP, but here in America, we only have a handful.....
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Post by: roflmao on 10/29/2011, 03:31 PM
For the past couple of days I've been trying to get through Final Soldier with using any continues, and I can consistently make it to the 5th level boss but then he squashes me like a bug.  I beat the game a couple of months ago, so now I'm just trying to do it without continuing.
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Post by: nat on 10/29/2011, 06:49 PM
Try Final Soldier on Hard mode for a real challenge. :)
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Post by: roflmao on 10/29/2011, 08:05 PM
I can only imagine.  I'm not terribly skilled at shmups, but it doesn't stop me from playing them! 

Btw, I just realized Star Parodier has an Easy mode today.  I was breezing through it this afternoon and had made it to Level 6 without losing a life when my son woke up from his nap and I turned it off.  I've made it to the final boss a few times recently on Normal mode so was hoping to finally beat the game.  Maybe later tonight.  I'm so close to beating it on Normal, I think I'll just go back to that. :P
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/30/2011, 12:50 AM
well i picked up lords of thunder and star parodier today. So playing some of those. will go through parodier first, then move on to lords.
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Post by: machomadness on 10/31/2011, 12:31 AM
With Magic Engine on my MAME Cabinet, I've been playing Bonk's Adventure, Blazing Lazers, Gradius, and Salamander. Never thought the day would ever come that I could play those Turbo games with an actual Arcade Joystick!
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Post by: JapanTokei on 10/31/2011, 02:30 PM
Guys - help!  I just cant seem to dive into Dungeon Explorer 2 after getting that in a trade from Bluebeamer.  It seems difficult to just jump in as one player mode and wandering around like other more linear games like Ys.

Any advice?  I really want to get into this!

While i wait for your pointers, i am plowing away at Ys part 2.  Just got into Solomon Tower.  Cant wait to beat this!  Beatin part one last year was awesome- finally getting to spend the time to finish part two!  My fav game of all time for sure.  Used to play the sheit out of this too on Sega sms!
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Post by: nat on 10/31/2011, 08:01 PM
Have you played through Dungeon Explorer I first? You might want to do that to get acquainted with the gameplay first, as it's slightly more linear.

If you already have, then I'm not sure what more advice people might be able to give.
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Post by: allyourblood on 10/31/2011, 08:28 PM
I played Don Doko Don and Image Fight today. Both are tough games. Image Fight does so many cool things though, I'm surprised I don't hear about this game more often. Can't wait to get good enough to get deeper into the game. If the innovations keep up, this is an impressive title.
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Post by: roflmao on 10/31/2011, 11:17 PM
Parasol Stars arrived in the mail today (thanks again offsidewing!) so I played that some.  Y'know, to get into the Halloween spirit. 

Oh, I also recorded a few Air Zonk gameplay videos for my Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/turbografxnerd
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Post by: thrush on 11/01/2011, 12:25 AM
Now: Tricky Kick!
Soon: Prince of Persia!
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Post by: A_Locomotive on 11/01/2011, 01:25 AM
Played a little Space Harrier after work. :P
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Post by: JapanTokei on 11/01/2011, 06:14 AM
Don Doko Don needs to be played via both players to maximize the pleasure.  It is tough as there are a lot of unexpected enemy twist, etc.  but I think after a few re-runs, it gets better.  I'm liking it more and more.  Great hidden gem..  I personally discovered it myself early last year after trying a ROM image of it, then proceeded to track down a copy :)

Another one I highly recommend is PUZZLE BOY.  That game is awesome, obscure too.  I got a beatup copy for $5.  I like it so much I'm looking for a full complete copy to put in my perm. collection :)

Quote from: allyourblood on 10/31/2011, 08:28 PMI played Don Doko Don and Image Fight today. Both are tough games. Image Fight does so many cool things though, I'm surprised I don't hear about this game more often. Can't wait to get good enough to get deeper into the game. If the innovations keep up, this is an impressive title.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 11/01/2011, 08:18 PM
Was playing through Magical Chase on every difficulty last week. Been playing Strider a bit recently.
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/01/2011, 08:26 PM
beat star parodier on easy mode today.
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Post by: geise on 11/01/2011, 08:40 PM
Finally playing Dead Moon again on my Duo thanks to Windy!  Thanks Windy! :D
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 11/04/2011, 09:24 PM
Quote from: geise on 11/01/2011, 08:40 PMFinally playing Dead Moon again on my Duo thanks to Windy!  Thanks Windy! :D
I MUST pick up that game.
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/04/2011, 10:15 PM
played some Air zonk today. game is so awesome
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Post by: jlued686 on 11/06/2011, 01:51 AM
Had a great night with Legendary Axe 2, Ordyne, and Dead Moon. Underrated games, for sure.
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Post by: A_Locomotive on 11/06/2011, 01:12 AM
Today I set about breaking my personal best on Alien Crush... which I only just set yesterday. :P Now its time to go play some Veigues Tactical Gladiator and see if I can actually make some progress in it, damn is it tricky to play.
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Post by: futureman2000 on 11/06/2011, 07:51 AM
Started a game of SMS Golvellius this morning. Just a revisit, didn't write down the password...
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Post by: SuperPlay on 11/06/2011, 03:19 PM
Pomping World (Buster Bros).

This is one of those games that makes me go AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

But I just cannot put it down :-)
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/06/2011, 08:34 PM
been playing air zonk. got to the end a few times and keep dieing. i think i was fighting the end boss wrong.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 11/13/2011, 04:36 AM
just curious - is there even an ending to Alien Crush?  I have the PCE version and it has a much better cover-art compared to the overprinted-TG version.. but i get antsy sitting there for hours trying to find an ending!   :evil:

Quote from: A_Locomotive on 11/06/2011, 01:12 AMToday I set about breaking my personal best on Alien Crush... which I only just set yesterday. :P Now its time to go play some Veigues Tactical Gladiator and see if I can actually make some progress in it, damn is it tricky to play.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 11/24/2011, 10:32 AM
Air Zonk is the one I'm playing of the 11 games I received yesterday. Graphics and Music are great, but I got to the last stage on my first play, where I got my ass kicked. The Turboviews guy was spot on when he said that was inconsistent difficulty. Also, the small Zonk power-up appears too much. Other than that, it is a really cool game, lived up to the hype for me.
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Post by: chany60126 on 11/27/2011, 06:14 PM
Over the holiday weekend I beat Keith Courage, Blazing Lazers and Dungeon Explorer II.

Just started playing Ys III.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 11/27/2011, 06:44 PM
Dang chany you must've been motivated! Yah beating blazing lazers feals like a real accomplishment when you finally get the one credit clear, congrats!
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Post by: allyourblood on 11/28/2011, 04:21 PM
Played some Batman over the last few days (wonderful game!), as well as a bit of Yo Bro. Gettin' busy 'round these parts with Christmas coming up, so I haven't had as much time to play as I'd like.
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Post by: thesteve on 11/28/2011, 09:23 PM
sameri ghost and download
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 11/28/2011, 10:21 PM
RED ALERT!!
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Post by: HercTNT on 11/29/2011, 01:17 PM
Friend of mine bought me a duo-rx pad for an early christmas present and I used it to play through Air Zonk last night. I know many people dont like the D-pad on the rx controller but i think it depends on the size of your thumbs. For me it was extremely comfortable. Next game I'm going to play through hopefully will be Y's 4.
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Post by: geise on 11/29/2011, 01:39 PM
Ys 4 is awesome!  Enjoy the journey.  I'm currently playing some Dead Moon again thanks to Windy.
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Post by: snickersbar on 11/29/2011, 02:54 PM
I'm playing Cross Wiber
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Post by: esteban on 11/29/2011, 06:27 PM
Quote from: A_Locomotive on 11/06/2011, 01:12 AMToday I set about breaking my personal best on Alien Crush... which I only just set yesterday. :P Now its time to go play some Veigues Tactical Gladiator and see if I can actually make some progress in it, damn is it tricky to play.
Veigues! I have always had a soft spot for this game.

Different weapons help for different areas (the chest gun is useful at times! no joke! same goes for the power punch).

The "vernier" (hovering) is fun in Veigues. Most games would severely limit this ability, but Veigues has just the right balance (not too little/not too much).

TANGENT: In Karnov (NES), which, like Veigues, is under-appreciated, there were lots of different power-ups. Well, I love the WINGS that allowed you to fly in Karnov. Sure, there was a time limit in Karnov (in regard to flying), but both games achieved the proper balance (IMO).

I wish some of the boss fights were more inspired in Veigues, though.



Quote from: allyourblood on 11/28/2011, 04:21 PMPlayed some Batman over the last few days (wonderful game!), as well as a bit of Yo Bro. Gettin' busy 'round these parts with Christmas coming up, so I haven't had as much time to play as I'd like.
Yo' Bro, huh? If you are like me, you will greatly enhance your enjoyment if you play some of your own tunes instead of subjecting yourself to hours of weak PSG tunes. Honestly, the levels can take a long time to complete in Yo' Bro and even semi-decent music would have helped lessen the monotony.

The later levels are challenging, IMO, so don't pussyfoot around.

Word up.
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/08/2011, 09:19 PM
started playing Ys book 1 last night. pretty awesome so far. love the music
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 12/09/2011, 09:51 AM
Jackie Chan + PSP + Long Bus ride = good times.

Hugo, take me away.
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Post by: tggodfrey on 12/09/2011, 11:01 PM
Ninja Spirit.
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Post by: HercTNT on 12/09/2011, 11:47 PM
I know I said i was gonna play y's 4 but I'm doing Startling Odessey 2 first.
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Post by: thesteve on 12/10/2011, 01:39 AM
Obocchama-kun thanks to HercTNT (he gave me the game)
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Post by: A_Locomotive on 12/10/2011, 03:21 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 12/08/2011, 09:19 PMstarted playing Ys book 1 last night. pretty awesome so far. love the music
Wait till you get to book 2. :D

Been in a gaming funk the last few days. Haven't been in the mood to play more then a few battles in World Of Tanks each day before work. :/
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Post by: esteban on 12/10/2011, 04:15 AM
PsychoChaser.

Every year or two I make a pledge to sink my teeth into it.

Every year or two I quickly find myself playing ___________ (Afterburner, this time around) instead.

I have to give PsychoChaser a chance!
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Post by: shubibiman on 12/10/2011, 04:42 AM
KO Seiki Beast and Solbianca.
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Post by: Mishran on 12/10/2011, 05:55 AM
Quote from: esteban on 12/10/2011, 04:15 AMPsychoChaser.

Every year or two I make a pledge to sink my teeth into it.

Every year or two I quickly find myself playing ___________ (Afterburner, this time around) instead.

I have to give PsychoChaser a chance!
I've played that some with mednafen and find it to be alright. If I can find it for a few bucks, I'd buy the Huey.
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Post by: esteban on 12/10/2011, 05:57 AM
Quote from: Mishran on 12/10/2011, 05:55 AM
Quote from: esteban on 12/10/2011, 04:15 AMPsychoChaser.

Every year or two I make a pledge to sink my teeth into it.

Every year or two I quickly find myself playing ___________ (Afterburner, this time around) instead.

I have to give PsychoChaser a chance!
I've played that some with mednafen and find it to be alright. If I can find it for a few bucks, I'd buy the Huey.
I'm a sucker for any title with "Psycho" in it.
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Post by: allyourblood on 12/10/2011, 11:27 PM
Got down on some more Batman the other day along with some Blazing Lazers. Been spending most of my (currently limited) free time on Skyrim.
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Post by: blueraven on 12/11/2011, 03:58 AM
Finally got my collection out of storage!

I should note that the two milk crates on the top right are xbox/xbox 360 parts and not oBey.

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/Rookstower/Video%20Games/collection/turbob-wisefwumyogwabe.jpg)

Going to do some hardcaw gaming this next week!
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Post by: esteban on 12/11/2011, 06:25 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/11/2011, 03:58 AMFinally got my collection out of storage!

I should note that the two milk crates on the top right are xbox/xbox 360 parts and not oBey.

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/Rookstower/Video%20Games/collection/turbob-wisefwumyogwabe.jpg)

Going to do some hardcaw gaming this next week!
I've watched every episode of "Storage Wars" and there has yet to be ANY significant video game appearance in a storage locker. WTF?

In one hilarious episode, a very silly man thought NES would be worth $$$$. He clearly had been influenced by the delusional sellers who gouge customers on ebay.
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/11/2011, 06:49 PM
Just beat Ys 1. What an awesome game. Can't wait to dive in to book 2
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Post by: blueraven on 12/11/2011, 11:00 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/11/2011, 06:25 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/11/2011, 03:58 AMFinally got my collection out of storage!
I should note that the two milk crates on the top right are xbox/xbox 360 parts and not oBey.
Going to do some hardcaw gaming this next week!
I've watched every episode of "Storage Wars" and there has yet to be ANY significant video game appearance in a storage locker. WTF?

In one hilarious episode, a very silly man thought NES would be worth $$$$. He clearly had been influenced by the delusional sellers who gouge customers on ebay.
That was the joke between me and my friend who helped me move (thanks, bro). LOL. He kept saying. "DUDE. You know what would have happened if you hadn't payed the storage bill? Your #^$* is going to go on Storage Wars!"
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Post by: Retrocool on 12/12/2011, 03:27 AM
Finally got my Dracula X which I am playing and I am also playing Word Heroes 2 and Fatal Fury 2 Special and Ninja Gaiden
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/12/2011, 05:13 AM
Playing Lords of Thunder with my friend, at the last boss just cant beat the bitch yet. Also played some Final Soldier last night, I can beat it on the second credit but think I can get a 1cc tonight when I get home  [-o<
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Post by: HercTNT on 12/12/2011, 11:07 AM
should i be ashamed for taking a brief break from SO2 to courageously fight my way through strip fighter 2............why do i feel so dirty.............
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Post by: Mishran on 12/12/2011, 11:22 AM
Just started playing Neutopia this morning. Obtained the first medallion. I've played the game many times, but have yet to finish it. Perhaps this time I will...
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Post by: Damon Plus on 12/13/2011, 09:01 AM
King of Casino. Not a big fan of casino games, but this one has a very charming and peaceful atmosphere which I find very relaxing.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 12/13/2011, 11:16 AM
GOMOLA SPEEEEEEEEED

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Post by: bartre on 12/13/2011, 11:53 AM
finished ys book I last night, now i'm moving on to book II!
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Post by: A_Locomotive on 12/13/2011, 01:45 PM
Quote from: bartre on 12/13/2011, 11:53 AMfinished ys book I last night, now i'm moving on to book II!
Book II is an amazing step up over I, the story is much more detailed with a hell of a lot more dialogue and stuff to do and explore. I tore threw most of the game on my flights to and from New Jersey earlier this year and man what a way to spend time on a plane. :P I can't wait to get the TGCD copy I bought, as fun as it was playing on PSP, its always more fun to play on the older stuff. :)

I'm playing SonSon II right now, got it along with a ton of other games with my Duo-R last night and am loving it! Tough as nails and I'm making little progress but ach time I get a little farther, I'm sure I'd get even farther if I could figure out how to use the items. :P
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 12/13/2011, 01:49 PM
Son Son II is the stuff dreams are made of.  That game is gorgeous.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/13/2011, 03:51 PM
I played some Galaga '90 this morning.  Great game.
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Post by: BigusSchmuck on 12/13/2011, 07:51 PM
Been playing Gulliver Boy on and off, til I got frustrated that I couldn't understand the bloody game. Right now, mostly Wizardry IV, at least that came is 90% English.
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Post by: SMF on 12/13/2011, 07:57 PM
R-Type, Awesome game just hate the nasty screen flashes and slowdown when the screen gets busy.
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Post by: Gao on 12/13/2011, 09:35 PM
Playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 right now.  It's got a certain charm to it, but I'm not entirely sure I like the underlying gameplay that much.
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Post by: bartre on 12/13/2011, 09:49 PM
yeah, later on the enemy encounter rates are insane, i couldn't get myself to finish it.
the box art on that game is epic though.
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Post by: Gao on 12/13/2011, 09:54 PM
Quote from: bartre on 12/13/2011, 09:49 PMyeah, later on the enemy encounter rates are insane, i couldn't get myself to finish it.
the box art on that game is epic though.
Jesus, the random encounters gets worse?  I guess I'll keep playing for a bit, but I have a feeling that I'm not going to be finishing this one, either.
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Post by: bartre on 12/13/2011, 10:03 PM
yeah...
damn shame though, it's not like it's really a bad game.
back on track though,
just got 100% Richter clear on Dracula X
damn proud of that one!
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Post by: roflmao on 12/13/2011, 11:28 PM
Quote from: Gao on 12/13/2011, 09:54 PMJesus, the random encounters gets worse?  I guess I'll keep playing for a bit, but I have a feeling that I'm not going to be finishing this one, either.
It's been ages since I played through it, but that's partially because of all the random encounters I had to slog through to make it to the end.  I think bitd it turned me off RPGs in general for a bit at the time.  I *AM* glad I made it through to the ending, but I doubt I have the fortitude to do it again. :P
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Post by: geise on 12/14/2011, 08:30 AM
Gotzendeiner!  Cause NecroPhile made me...
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Post by: NecroPhile on 12/14/2011, 10:41 AM
Quote from: geise on 12/14/2011, 08:30 AMGotzendeiner!  Cause NecroPhile made me...
Awesome!  Did ya beat it and have an accident in your pants?
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Post by: A_Locomotive on 12/14/2011, 01:13 PM
Played some Winds of Thunder this morning. Beat the first level on a single life for the first time today. :P The rest of the levels are still posing a challenge. Also played a little SonSon II again, got to the tiger boss and he kicked my ass, lol farthest I've made it yet.
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Post by: esteban on 12/14/2011, 06:24 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/14/2011, 10:41 AM
Quote from: geise on 12/14/2011, 08:30 AMGotzendeiner!  Cause NecroPhile made me...
Awesome!  Did ya beat it and have an accident in your pants?
I got stuck early on in this game. I should re-visit it.

Please keep me updated on how frustrated (or not) you get as you progress. I don't like to use any guides/FAQ's/hints.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 12/14/2011, 06:29 PM
Spriggan, for the first time. Pretty nice so far.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 12/15/2011, 12:12 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 12/14/2011, 06:29 PMSpriggan, for the first time. Pretty nice so far.
This.  Great music to boot.  Very Disco at the beginning.
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/15/2011, 02:01 PM
beat Ys books 1 & 2 last night. had a blast playing them
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Post by: emu002 on 12/17/2011, 06:47 AM
Can't stop playing Blazing Lazers atm
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Post by: Neo Rasa on 12/17/2011, 08:32 PM
Blazing Lazers Ass to Mouth :?:

Quote from: guest on 12/13/2011, 11:16 AMGOMOLA SPEEEEEEEEED
I love this game so much. :)  UPL owned.


Right now I'm playing Metal Stoker again.  Neither the graphics nor the music are outstanding but the style is perfect and keeps me coming back.  It's one of my favorite PCE games.
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/18/2011, 07:35 AM
playing castlevania:rondo of blood. Really enjoying it so far. like it much more then the psp version.
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Post by: edojapan76 on 12/18/2011, 12:25 PM
Will be starting Y's3 today.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 12/18/2011, 05:03 PM
Played Neutopia yesterday, got the first two medallions. I really love the game but it seems a little easy.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/18/2011, 08:59 PM
I beat Spriggan on Normal difficulty today.  Woo hoo!  Time to play it on Hard.
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 12/18/2011, 09:10 PM
I been playing Super Air Zonk again and I decided to review it in a video to vent how disappointed I was with it overall.
http://youtu.be/K4Rz5naw8kA
I'm also playing Shadow of the Beast and Soldier Blade Special Edition too.
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Post by: HercTNT on 12/18/2011, 10:02 PM
Alien crush, king of casino, and parodius da.  finally got by the dancing girl in parodius...
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 12/18/2011, 10:45 PM
Hopefully Gate of Thunder and Insanity very soon!
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Post by: chany60126 on 12/18/2011, 11:23 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 12/18/2011, 05:03 PMPlayed Neutopia yesterday, got the first two medallions. I really love the game but it seems a little easy.
Trust me, it gets harder towards the end, but not terribly so. Mostly because of hidden passageways you have to find to progress in the game.
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/19/2011, 01:10 AM
80% in castlevania: rondo of blood
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Post by: bartre on 12/19/2011, 01:49 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 12/19/2011, 01:10 AM80% in castlevania: rondo of blood
nice, that puts you at what, stage 6?
what'd you think of the fight with bat/medusa/mummy/franky/shaft
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/19/2011, 01:56 AM
^ i did it with maria, and i got to shaft the first try then died on him. if you lose that fight you onbly have to fight shaft again so it becomes pretty easy. But it was an awesome boss fight. I actually beat the game with maria. I gotta get stage 5' and recuse some girls  still
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 12/19/2011, 06:56 PM
Hmm, okay, No Gate of Thunder love at the moment, but hopefully I will be on Insanity soon . . .
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Post by: chany60126 on 12/19/2011, 06:58 PM
Maria is a cool character to use.... But it almost feels like your cheating since she is faster and you can double jump. :P
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 12/19/2011, 07:02 PM
Quote from: chany60126 on 12/19/2011, 06:58 PMMaria is a cool character to use.... But it almost feels like your cheating since she is faster and you can double jump. :P
imissmydraculaxdiscasitsstillmissingewithmybeyondshadowgate  :cry:
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/20/2011, 05:39 PM
played some monster lair today. got to world 4.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/20/2011, 06:40 PM
I think that's usually about how far I make it as well.  I keep telling myself that one of these days I'm going to sit down and try to get good at the game.  From what I recall, it's a pretty long game.
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/20/2011, 06:57 PM
yeah i got to the boss of world 4. I lost alot of lives in stupid ways, so i will give it another run tonight and see how far i get
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 12/21/2011, 10:39 AM
Quote from: chany60126 on 12/18/2011, 11:23 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 12/18/2011, 05:03 PMPlayed Neutopia yesterday, got the first two medallions. I really love the game but it seems a little easy.
Trust me, it gets harder towards the end, but not terribly so. Mostly because of hidden passageways you have to find to progress in the game.
Yeah It took me awhile to find the moon bean moss for the 3rd temple
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Post by: Sadler on 12/23/2011, 10:23 PM
WARNING: massive brain dump ahead!

I've played a lot of fantastic games recently. I had to do some travel, so I brought along my Express and ended up playing a lot of Super Star Soldier. This is an awesome game! Stupidly hard. I guess I'll reveal that a suck at shooters and say it's only recently I could pass the first level without dying.

This week a bunch of PCE games I've never played finally arrived! I got Shubibinman 3, Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury Special, World Heros 2, Strider, Star Parodier, Legend of Xanadu, Anearth Fantasy Story, Space Invaders and Kaze Kiri. I haven't spent of ton of time playing them all yet, but...

Shubibinman 3—Holy shit! This game is awesome! Great graphics, great game play, awesome music - this game is just all around fantastic! I can't say enough about how cool I think this game is. The train scene was awesome, the suicide bombing boss was awesome (and he lived?!), and the music... so good!

Star Parodier—Talk about a game with charm! I absolutely love the announcer. I'm only kind of ashamed that I cycled through the characters repeatedly just so I could hear her declare "Paro Ceaser!", "PC Engine!" and "Bom-ber Man!" :D The game is super fun and just looks amazing. The music is, as always, incredible. A real treat, I can't believe I haven't played this before.

Space Invaders—OK, I have to admit that I'm a long time fan of this game. It was one of, if not the first video game I ever played. This version is really cool: there's an old school arcade mode that as best I can tell is the same (though I guess it's been a long time since I've played any variant of this game), and a "new" school mode where your ship has multiple hits and the graphics are better. I really like the wire frame effects! (http://youtu.be/PweexZbzAhY&t=0m29s)

Kaze Kiri—Another great game! The controls here are deeper than I initially realized. Up left/up right causes your character to run. Up/Down plus button I causes your character to front or back flip and it appears your character is invincible while doing so. The graphics are very good, I really like the animation. The sound effects are some of the best I've heard on the Duo. I vaguely recall reading that the game is pretty easy, but I got my ass handed to me pretty quick (third level maybe?). I need to play more of this! :D

The Neo Geo fighters are all cool I guess. I haven't really played enough of of any of them to really formulate an opinion yet. Fatal Fury Special is my favorite, but honestly I probably prefer Kabuki Itoryoden to any of the Neo Geo fighters. At least so far, and I guess I should clarify I'm a SF2 whore.

I played a touch of Strider and wasn't really blown away. I'm wondering if turbo on button II isn't the best choice. Movement was slow and jumping seemed jenky to me. Then again, I played it once so my opinion isn't valid.

The RPG's I only watched the intros to. I'll track down walk throughs after playing some more of the other games I got.

TL;DR There are a lot of really good games that never made it to the US. Glad I'm getting a chance to play them now!
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Post by: esteban on 12/23/2011, 11:35 PM
Quote from: Sadler on 12/23/2011, 10:23 PMSpace Invaders—OK, I have to admit that I'm a long time fan of this game. It was one of, if not the first video game I ever played. This version is really cool: there's an old school arcade mode that as best I can tell is the same (though I guess it's been a long time since I've played any variant of this game), and a "new" school mode where your ship has multiple hits and the graphics are better. I really like the wire frame effects! (http://youtu.be/PweexZbzAhY&t=0m29s)

Kaze Kiri—Another great game! The controls here are deeper than I initially realized. Up left/up right causes your character to run. Up/Down plus button I causes your character to front or back flip and it appears your character is invincible while doing so. The graphics are very good, I really like the animation. The sound effects are some of the best I've heard on the Duo. I vaguely recall reading that the game is pretty easy, but I got my ass handed to me pretty quick (third level maybe?). I need to play more of this! :D
I have had a great time with the updated Space Invaders. Nice, solid little game with cute little touches.

Kaze Kiri, on the other hand, is boring. It fails at the most fundamental level: striking/killing your opponent should be a visceral experience. Instead, it feels insubstantial—as if your opponents are damp cardboard and deflated, wrinkled balloons. I like many I the bosses on Kaze Kiri, but they are  or enough to save the game. 

For the record, Kung Fu (NES) does a better job.

OK, I'll stop ranting now ;)
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Post by: Sadler on 12/23/2011, 11:56 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/23/2011, 11:35 PMI have had a great time with the updated Space Invaders. Nice, solid little game with cute little touches.

Kaze Kiri, on the other hand, is boring. It fails at the most fundamental level: striking/killing your opponent should be a visceral experience. Instead, it feels insubstantial—as if your opponents are damp cardboard and deflated, wrinkled balloons. I like many I the bosses on Kaze Kiri, but they are  or enough to save the game. 

For the record, Kung Fu (NES) does a better job.

OK, I'll stop ranting now ;)
Fair enough! :) I'm the kind of person that will tell you that Riot Zone and Vigilante are must play titles. Make the main character a ninja, add in great graphics, sound, music and improve on the gameplay and I have a hard time not loving it. :D I haven't played much of it though, I suppose my opinion could change...
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Post by: roflmao on 12/24/2011, 12:42 AM
Wow, Sadler.  Looks like you've been having some fun lately!

I spent a good chunk of this morning playing Dungeon Explorer.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 12/24/2011, 01:18 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/24/2011, 12:42 AMWow, Sadler.  Looks like you've been having some fun lately!

I spent a good chunk of this morning playing Dungeon Explorer.
A friend and I sat down and played through like 6 dungeons last week, that games great multi-player.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/24/2011, 02:14 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 12/24/2011, 01:18 AMA friend and I sat down and played through like 6 dungeons last week, that games great multi-player.
Yeah, it's an awesome multi-player game.  It's fun single-player, but not quite as fun as multi-player.
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Post by: thesteve on 12/24/2011, 05:23 PM
image fight
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 12/24/2011, 06:53 PM
Yup, playing Insanity! Arrived today and I am impressed. I don't understand why anybody wouldn't like this game. Very cool. Oh, and I agree that the music is very awesome! :wink:
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Post by: Damon Plus on 12/24/2011, 10:08 PM
Double Dungeons. Addicting, but I see it becoming very tedious in larger levels.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/25/2011, 09:03 PM
I think I have will have the first level of Double Dungeons forever etched into my memory.  It's a great game for shot bursts - good for travelling.  The later levels have some really bizarre monsters.  I've never beat it, and doubt I ever will, but I've always enjoys it.  It's a hoot with 2 people as well.
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Post by: blueraven on 12/25/2011, 09:04 PM
DYNASTIC HEROOOOOOOOO
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Post by: hoobs88 on 12/25/2011, 10:08 PM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 12/24/2011, 10:08 PMDouble Dungeons. Addicting, but I see it becoming very tedious in larger levels.
I beat the game back in the 90's but the later levels take so much time that when I got all but the last letter of the password needed for the final dungeon, I decided it would be shorter to use trial & error to enter the password than to actually play through the level and earn the last letter.
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Post by: blueraven on 12/26/2011, 02:04 AM
Just rocked out on Star Parodier, Shapeshifter, Hero Tonma, and Son Son 2. It was an awesome obey day :D
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 12/27/2011, 12:54 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2011, 02:04 AMJust rocked out on Star Parodier, Shapeshifter, Hero Tonma, and Son Son 2. It was an awesome obey day :D
Is shapeshifter any good? I picked it up at a game shop but haven't gotten around to it. still trying to battle through the last crypt of Neutopia
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Post by: blueraven on 12/27/2011, 02:27 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 12/27/2011, 12:54 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2011, 02:04 AMJust rocked out on Star Parodier, Shapeshifter, Hero Tonma, and Son Son 2. It was an awesome obey day :D
Is shapeshifter any good? I picked it up at a game shop but haven't gotten around to it. still trying to battle through the last crypt of Neutopia
Dude, it is so much fun. I have been playing it all day. Like Castlevania but you can morph into different creatures. Once you get through Neutopia it's recommended!
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Post by: jayamine on 12/27/2011, 03:50 AM
Shapeshifter is incredibly hard. At least, it was for me. Had to pop my disc into Magic Egnine and use save states to beat it.

Finally finished Vasteel this past week, only a few decades too late. Only ones I have left are Legend of Heroes 2 and Dungeon Master. (Waiting for Mysterious Song)

Anyone want to save me the time on Theron's Quest and just feed me the ending cinematic? Does anyone have a utility that opens up the files on a TG disc?
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Post by: roflmao on 12/27/2011, 11:32 AM
I played some Cyber Core on the Express last night.  Made it to the fourth level boss, which I thought wasn't too bad considering I was on the Express.  Now I want to play it on a TV some. :)
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Post by: chany60126 on 12/27/2011, 11:37 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/27/2011, 11:32 AMI played some Cyber Core on the Express last night.  Made it to the fourth level boss, which I thought wasn't too bad considering I was on the Express.  Now I want to play it on a TV some. :)
Cool rofl, Cyber Core is an underrated shmup IMHO. I play this one alot. I love the weapon power up system. Make sure to post your score in the high score thread. :)
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 12/27/2011, 03:22 PM
Shadow of teh Beast!
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Post by: roflmao on 12/27/2011, 04:14 PM
Quote from: chany60126 on 12/27/2011, 11:37 AMI love the weapon power up system. Make sure to post your score in the high score thread. :)
Good idea!  I agree, it is underrated.  Probably because it doesn't have "Soldier" in the title.  And it's pretty hard.  There can be a lot of fast moving stuff on the screen.  But at least you can take a few hits before kicking the bucket.
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 12/27/2011, 04:58 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/27/2011, 02:27 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 12/27/2011, 12:54 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2011, 02:04 AMJust rocked out on Star Parodier, Shapeshifter, Hero Tonma, and Son Son 2. It was an awesome obey day :D
Is shapeshifter any good? I picked it up at a game shop but haven't gotten around to it. still trying to battle through the last crypt of Neutopia
Dude, it is so much fun. I have been playing it all day. Like Castlevania but you can morph into different creatures. Once you get through Neutopia it's recommended! 
Shape Shifter is pretty underrated, sadly. The game is quite good. Not perfect, but good. It is very Castlevaniaesque, so if you like platformers like that, then Shape Shifter should be given a go. Very cool stuff going on in the game. Especially since it isn't exactly an inexpensive game, you should play it because you paid for it!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 12/28/2011, 12:22 AM
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 12/27/2011, 04:58 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/27/2011, 02:27 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 12/27/2011, 12:54 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2011, 02:04 AMJust rocked out on Star Parodier, Shapeshifter, Hero Tonma, and Son Son 2. It was an awesome obey day :D
Is shapeshifter any good? I picked it up at a game shop but haven't gotten around to it. still trying to battle through the last crypt of Neutopia
Dude, it is so much fun. I have been playing it all day. Like Castlevania but you can morph into different creatures. Once you get through Neutopia it's recommended! 
Shape Shifter is pretty underrated, sadly. The game is quite good. Not perfect, but good. It is very Castlevaniaesque, so if you like platformers like that, then Shape Shifter should be given a go. Very cool stuff going on in the game. Especially since it isn't exactly an inexpensive game, you should play it because you paid for it!
Don't worry T2K I play all my games I don't just buy games to put them on my shelf, but I genrally don't like to start a game until I finish the game I'm playing currently. I'm a big fan of the Castlevania games, especially number 4 on the snes so I'll probably checkout shape shifters after Neutopia
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Post by: geise on 12/28/2011, 08:42 AM
Cyber Core!
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Post by: roflmao on 12/28/2011, 10:39 AM
Woot!
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Post by: TheMilford on 12/28/2011, 06:30 PM
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes

Just got this a few days ago.

Just made it to "Chapter 2: The Chase" this morning...

Nice turn-based RPG.
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Post by: Mishran on 12/28/2011, 11:30 PM
Beat Neutopia not long ago. After a week of non-turbobing with Gears of War 3, I'm back to it with some Dungeon Explorer. Just busted up the ugly bitch with the skull face. I'm guessing it's safe to assume I'm half way through? All these years of having it, I never completed it yet. :oops:
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Post by: esteban on 12/29/2011, 01:54 AM
Quote from: Mishran on 12/28/2011, 11:30 PMBeat Neutopia not long ago. After a week of non-turbobing with Gears of War 3, I'm back to it with some Dungeon Explorer. Just busted up the ugly bitch with the skull face. I'm guessing it's safe to assume I'm half way through? All these years of having it, I never completed it yet. :oops:
Not only will you complete this game and experience supreme joy, but you may unlock some characters that you forgot about/never knew about! I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll leave it at that. :)

The music is splendid, as you know. One of the best soundtracks of all time, IMMHO.
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Post by: blueraven on 12/29/2011, 04:54 AM
I'm playing Shapeshifter right now.
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Post by: jlued686 on 12/29/2011, 12:27 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/29/2011, 01:54 AMThe music is splendid, as you know. One of the best soundtracks of all time, IMMHO.
That is not opinion. That is FACT.
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Post by: Mishran on 12/29/2011, 01:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/29/2011, 12:27 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/29/2011, 01:54 AMThe music is splendid, as you know. One of the best soundtracks of all time, IMMHO.
That is not opinion. That is FACT.
Agreed. Music really is quite good. Slowly drudging through as I just finished for the day after giving the Ora Stone to the false king. You can tell the game is meant for more than one player as it can get pretty hectic with a screen full of enemies all slamming you at one time. Quite a rush. :D
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 12/29/2011, 09:44 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 12/28/2011, 11:30 PMJust busted up the ugly bitch with the skull face
Oh you must me talking about the beatiful Alexa :)
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Post by: TheMilford on 12/30/2011, 11:55 PM
Having daily enjoyment playing Dragon Slayer.... slow going as I only get in about a hour or two a day.

My drive has been making some slightly more aggressive than normal noises. Is that the norm with this game?
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Post by: SMF on 12/31/2011, 12:12 AM
My goal is to pick up a Turbo Xpress so I can gameat work lol. CD games for the house Hueys for work. Loving Batman tho, Awesome PC Enginegame that should have deff made it to the states.
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Post by: thesteve on 12/31/2011, 12:31 AM
still playing Image Fight (On my xpress at work)
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Post by: SuperPlay on 12/31/2011, 03:06 PM
Having a blast on DeadMoon :@)  Then I think it will be Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes
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Post by: Mishran on 01/03/2012, 01:28 PM
Finished Dungeon Explorer today as the fighter. Only found one extra playable character though, the Princess. Great game that truly holds well even against todays standards. Gonna run back through with a different character again at a later time hoping for something different. Currently Playing through Cratermaze again. Not a bad game, not a great one either. Still fun to play through once every few years or so... :wink:
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/03/2012, 05:04 PM
played a little last alert while testing out my AV switcher. only got to the bomb stage.
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Post by: esteban on 01/04/2012, 02:54 AM
Quote from: Mishran on 01/03/2012, 01:28 PMFinished Dungeon Explorer today as the fighter. Only found one extra playable character though, the Princess. Great game that truly holds well even against todays standards. Gonna run back through with a different character again at a later time hoping for something different. Currently Playing through Cratermaze again. Not a bad game, not a great one either. Still fun to play through once every few years or so... :wink:
You have to unlock the ROBOT in Dungeon Explorer. Awesomeness.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/04/2012, 08:52 AM
Having a break from Deadmoon, seem to be going backwards LOL

Having a blast at PacLand today and I have only just realised after all of these years that you press jump multiple times it jumps further. Perhaps I should have read the manual back in 90 ;-)
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Post by: NecroPhile on 01/04/2012, 09:18 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/04/2012, 02:54 AMYou have to unlock the ROBOT in Dungeon Explorer. Awesomeness.
Indeed (robots are always awesome), though it's a lot easier to do in Dungeon Explorer II.  Mishran should instead try finding the Harmet/Hermit/Hairnet.  :)
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Post by: roflmao on 01/04/2012, 10:25 AM
I had no idea you could unlock more than just the Princess.  How does that happen?  Do you just beat the game with different characters? 

I think I've only beaten the game using the DEBDE DEBDA cheat code - does that affect unlocking characters? 

One more question... Once you've unlocked a character, I'm assuming you lose it once you turn the game off, so you'd have to play through it multiple times in one sitting?  Yeesh.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 01/04/2012, 10:38 AM
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2012, 10:25 AMI had no idea you could unlock more than just the Princess.  How does that happen?
Besides the Princess, the Hermit is the only other playable character.  Start playing as the Bard and visit the Hermit's empty house (don't go before you have at least 50hp); you'll be 'challenged' (hp drained) and if you survive, you'll be transformed from a weakling hippie douche into the mighty Hermit.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/04/2012, 10:54 AM
Aha.  :wink:

Thanks, Necro.
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Post by: Mishran on 01/04/2012, 12:18 PM
Ripped Cadash a new one using the ninja today. Love that game!

Quote from: guest on 01/04/2012, 10:38 AMBesides the Princess, the Hermit is the only other playable character.  Start playing as the Bard and visit the Hermit's empty house (don't go before you have at least 50hp); you'll be 'challenged' (hp drained) and if you survive, you'll be transformed from a weakling hippie douche into the mighty Hermit.
Remember hearing about the Hermit from the woman who lives by the house, but it didn't give any clues as to how to get him, so I'd assume that it was meant to be a trial and error thing. :-k

So the Princess and Hermit are the only hidden playable characters? Nuts...
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/04/2012, 02:40 PM
Pac-Land Done. As you can see from my High Score I used many, many continues. LOL

Commentary:

Stage 02: Ahhhhh so you can press jump multiple times on springboards to gain distance , it has only took me 22 years to work this out.  Dam you manual;-)

Stage 14: Still going for it

Stage 23: Ready to go back to Dead Moon now

Stage 27: Nice night background

Stage 29: How long and and how many lives does it take one man to jump on a plane to get across a river!

10mins later ......

20mins later ......

25mins later Ahhhh I see now.

30mins God dam need to get across the other part of the river now......

40mins Mmmm done it!

Level 30: How many more of these stages are there? enough already.

Level 32: After 2hrs and what feels like 1500 lives I can see the other end of the water, just one more jump....

#!£*^$£^*&*$%£

GOD DAM IT!

3hrs and buckets full of more lives .... That's it the end :@)

What Pro mode ..... No, no and no why on earth would I want to do this all over again?  LOL

/pacg.jpg

   
What game next?

Think I will have a cup of Tea or two first :@)
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Post by: roflmao on 01/04/2012, 05:40 PM
Nice, SuperPlay!  I think Stage 29 may be about where I gave up. :)  I've tried getting past it a couple times, but don't have the patience you do.   Well, now I want to give it another shot. :mrgreen:
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/05/2012, 06:09 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2012, 05:40 PMNice, SuperPlay!  I think Stage 29 may be about where I gave up. :)  I've tried getting past it a couple times, but don't have the patience you do.   Well, now I want to give it another shot. :mrgreen:
I wanna say its worth beating but it's pretty monotonous in the later levels, but you still should just because  there's unlimited continues.
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Post by: HercTNT on 01/05/2012, 09:38 PM
still playing startling odessey 2, and working my way through Dynastic hero. Dynastic hero is truly an amazing game. anyone that doubts the turbo can look as good as sega or nintendo needs to play it. Great soundtrack to.
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Post by: esteban on 01/07/2012, 11:11 AM
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2012, 10:38 AM
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2012, 10:25 AMI had no idea you could unlock more than just the Princess.  How does that happen?
Besides the Princess, the Hermit is the only other playable character.  Start playing as the Bard and visit the Hermit's empty house (don't go before you have at least 50hp); you'll be 'challenged' (hp drained) and if you survive, you'll be transformed from a weakling hippie douche into the mighty Hermit.
What? Unless my addled-brain is failing me, I remember playing the robot in Dungeon Explorer! IIRC, the lazer is a powerful, short, beam of death.

Am I suffering dementia already? Surely some other folks can help clear this up!
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Post by: roflmao on 01/07/2012, 09:14 PM
I've gotten a fair amount of Obey in over the past couple of days.  Got in some Dungeon Explorer, lots and lots of Double Dungeons (I know it's kind of looked down on, but I've always loved that game), and Gate of Thunder.  Man that last level is HARD!  I haven't beaten it yet, but I know it's possible.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/07/2012, 11:09 PM
Been playing a lot of cosmic fantasy, it nice to have a JRPG on the system.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/07/2012, 11:21 PM
Erp! Forgot to mention I've also been playing Magicoal a fair amount!  Thanks again, Necro!
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/08/2012, 06:25 AM
Having a quick blast on Galaga and going to have a look at Sherlock Holmes later on
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/08/2012, 01:58 PM
Dead Moon complete! ( With level select code  :oops: )

I'd beaten all the levels just didn't want to play through them all again.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mishran on 01/08/2012, 08:58 PM
Bravoman! It's... different.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 01/08/2012, 09:17 PM
Playing Legendary Axe II.  This game has fantastic music and controls.  If you don't have it, get it today!
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Post by: esteban on 01/09/2012, 03:10 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/08/2012, 09:17 PMPlaying Legendary Axe II.  This game has fantastic music and controls.  If you don't have it, get it today!
Absolutely one of the best soundtracks of ANY video game of all time, IMHO.

Yes, I know that is a lavish, bold, ridiculous claim, but I stand by it.

And I'm including all soundtracks, not simply chiptune-based ones, in that pool of contestants.



Quote from: Mishran on 01/08/2012, 08:58 PMBravoman! It's... different.
Bravoman has never been able to hold my interest. In the mid-to-late 90's, I can't believe I bought Bravoman instead of, say, the HuCards that have become very valuable. I bought Deep Blue and Shockman and Bravoman and Air Zonk instead of Magical Chase and Bonk 3 and Dynastic Hero.

Anyway, I'm going to have to give Bravoman a second (or is it nineteenth?) chance. Every few years I want to like the game. Maybe I'll be able to find some enjoyment in it this winter as I lick bitter tears from my lips.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/09/2012, 10:01 PM
Been playing Tiger Road with the save feature on the Duo, Does anyone know how many stages there are?
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Post by: HercTNT on 01/09/2012, 10:29 PM
Its not a bold claim, its a fact :) legendary axe is top notch all the way through!!
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Post by: Mishran on 01/09/2012, 10:36 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/09/2012, 03:10 PMBravoman has never been able to hold my interest. In the mid-to-late 90's, I can't believe I bought Bravoman instead of, say, the HuCards that have become very valuable. I bought Deep Blue and Shockman and Bravoman and Air Zonk instead of Magical Chase and Bonk 3 and Dynastic Hero.

Anyway, I'm going to have to give Bravoman a second (or is it nineteenth?) chance. Every few years I want to like the game. Maybe I'll be able to find some enjoyment in it this winter as I lick bitter tears from my lips.
I actually have had a hard time liking the game in the past, but after forcing myself to play through it recently, well mostly through it, I've come to accept it. Been having dificulty holding my concentration with games here lately, too much bullshit in my life at the moment. Decided to put it away for now and try to work my way through Dragon's Curse. Currently unlocked the tiger form, but wandering aimlessly looking for the next area. Thank goodness for its open ended gameplay and no time limit.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 01/09/2012, 10:51 PM
I thought Bravoman just sucked.. seriously.  and NEC couldn't have came up with a worse name in the PCE version... called veigues gladiator or something... man.  at least they tried to correct that in the TG-16 version by changign the name.


Quote from: Mishran on 01/09/2012, 10:36 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/09/2012, 03:10 PMBravoman has never been able to hold my interest. In the mid-to-late 90's, I can't believe I bought Bravoman instead of, say, the HuCards that have become very valuable. I bought Deep Blue and Shockman and Bravoman and Air Zonk instead of Magical Chase and Bonk 3 and Dynastic Hero.

Anyway, I'm going to have to give Bravoman a second (or is it nineteenth?) chance. Every few years I want to like the game. Maybe I'll be able to find some enjoyment in it this winter as I lick bitter tears from my lips.
I actually have had a hard time liking the game in the past, but after forcing myself to play through it recently, well mostly through it, I've come to accept it. Been having dificulty holding my concentration with games here lately, too much bullshit in my life at the moment. Decided to put it away for now and try to work my way through Dragon's Curse. Currently unlocked the tiger form, but wandering aimlessly looking for the next area. Thank goodness for its open ended gameplay and no time limit.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 01/09/2012, 11:12 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 01/09/2012, 10:01 PMBeen playing Tiger Road with the save feature on the Duo, Does anyone know how many stages there are?
There are 5 stages.
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Post by: geise on 01/10/2012, 08:37 AM
I actually sat down when I got home from work to play a bit.  Rocked out some Keith Courage!  My playing showed how long it's been since I popped that game into my Duo.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/10/2012, 11:16 AM
Yesterday I received a Duo from Bernie (thanks again!) so I *had* to put it through some serious testing. :mrgreen:  I'll try to post pics of it later today in the "What did you buy" thread.

So I played some:
Sapphire, Spriggan, Star Parodier, Super Star Soldier, Space Harrier, Soldier Blade (lots of games that start with "S"!) and Alien Crush.

This morning I played Air Zonk.  I made it to the final boss (I think - looks like a robot King Drool, after the gangster looking Drool and his 2 cronies).  But he bested me and I had to get to work.  Awesome game.
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Post by: HercTNT on 01/10/2012, 11:59 AM
I finally beat dynastic hero. excellent, but somewhat easy game. hardest part was the dissappearing platforms in the dark castle.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/10/2012, 03:50 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 01/08/2012, 01:58 PMDead Moon complete! ( With level select code  :oops: )

I'd beaten all the levels just didn't want to play through them all again.
Nearly there with said code myself ;-) LOL
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Post by: thesteve on 01/10/2012, 10:40 PM
dead moon is a short enough game even without any codes
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/11/2012, 04:03 AM
but I am bad at shooters ;-) LOL
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Post by: Mishran on 01/11/2012, 07:59 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 01/11/2012, 04:03 AMbut I am bad at shooters ;-) LOL
I'm with you on that one. Love shooters, but damn do I suck at them.

Back on topic... Finished Dragon's Curse last night. Yay.
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Post by: grahf on 01/11/2012, 10:54 AM
The secret to shooter success is to just give it a 1CC play every time you sit down to play games. After you die, move on to something else.

On topic:

I'm working my way through Anearth Fantasy Stories, and just put a few hours into Gulliver Boy. I'm also playing a bit of Dracula X, and Super Star Soldier.
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/11/2012, 01:43 PM
played some super star soldier last night. Got to stage 4. Also started playing dragons curse as well
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 01/12/2012, 02:42 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/11/2012, 01:43 PMplayed some super star soldier last night. Got to stage 4. Also started playing dragons curse as well
at the same time?  shit, you guys are good.

I cracked open a new gradius last night.  Ahh, such a sweet sight!!
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Post by: HercTNT on 01/12/2012, 06:02 PM
completely agree with gradius, great game. Love dragons curse and star soldier to. next game i'm finishing though is startling odessey 2. then y's 4
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Post by: Mishran on 01/12/2012, 06:14 PM
Neutopia 2. Definite step up from the first one, which is still a great game too! Played a little Bonk 3 huey this morning too.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/12/2012, 07:09 PM
Quote from: thesteve on 01/10/2012, 10:40 PMdead moon is a short enough game even without any codes
I agree with you its short enough without a pass code but it nice when your pressed for time to just pop in a code.
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 01/13/2012, 10:20 AM
I been playing some Bonk 3 CD and Shadow of the Beast for future reviews. So far I really like Shadow of the Beast and it plays a lot better then the Genesis version. Bonk 3 on the other hand barely plays any differently from the card version other then the versus modes.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/14/2012, 07:31 PM
Beat tiger road by cheesing the hell out of the final boss
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/15/2012, 12:19 PM
Started to play Prince of Persia a short while ago and managed to get to the end of level 2 so far.

Also had a quick blast at Deadmoon again, I still cannot really advance any further than a few weeks ago. LOL
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/15/2012, 06:09 PM
Played Exile today and got to the Island with the vampire bird, this game is sweet
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Post by: MotherGunner on 01/15/2012, 08:05 PM
Playing Dead Moon and Batman for PCE on my TG.  (Modded by Beamer!)
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Post by: chany60126 on 01/16/2012, 12:37 AM
Been playing Beyond Shadowgate. It took me quite a few hours, but I finally figured out how to cross the lava river early on in the game. The game has some fantastic scenery and sounds.:)
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Post by: thesteve on 01/16/2012, 03:56 AM
vallis
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Post by: esteban on 01/16/2012, 02:01 PM
Quote from: thesteve on 01/16/2012, 03:56 AMvallis
Valis II, perchance? :)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/17/2012, 11:28 PM
Playing through Exile I'm in Japan right now freeing a bro from jail, this games sweet!
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Post by: thesteve on 01/18/2012, 01:45 AM
nope valis1
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Post by: bartre on 01/18/2012, 10:17 PM
Still playing Ys book 2, but I keep getting side tracked by Override.
great shootie, but it's got the whole avalanche thing when you die.
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Post by: Terminarcade on 01/19/2012, 09:45 AM
Just finished mastering Gekibo/Gekisha boy  :D. Dunno what Im gonna play next.
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Post by: BigusSchmuck on 01/21/2012, 05:02 PM
Heh, started up Cadash after I got a CIB for $20 through amazon. ^^
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/21/2012, 05:55 PM
^ good deal man. awesome game
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Post by: BigusSchmuck on 01/21/2012, 06:32 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/21/2012, 05:55 PM^ good deal man. awesome game
And finished it with the ninja. I dunno why people say this game is hard, once you finish the first level its a cakewalk.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/21/2012, 07:24 PM
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/21/2012, 06:32 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/21/2012, 05:55 PM^ good deal man. awesome game
And finished it with the ninja. I dunno why people say this game is hard, once you finish the first level its a cakewalk.
Yeah It really easy with the priest because you can heal yourself.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/21/2012, 07:24 PM
Exile completed!
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Post by: esteban on 01/22/2012, 02:52 AM
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/21/2012, 06:32 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/21/2012, 05:55 PM^ good deal man. awesome game
And finished it with the ninja. I dunno why people say this game is hard, once you finish the first level its a cakewalk.
IIRC, the ninja makes certain sequences in the game pretty easy :)
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/22/2012, 01:20 PM
Just finished off Prince Of Persia :-) May take a look at New Adventure Island next

Quite happy at this as I never beat it back in the day when I had the DOS version.

/princegd.jpg

"Thank you to Finish"

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Post by: Mishran on 01/23/2012, 12:38 PM
Just finished Neutopia 2. Very, very, good game. I thought I picked up all the available items throughout the game, but I have an empty spot between the boomerang and the bell. Can anyone tell me what I might have missed? Not a big deal, as I could easily go back to the spot where it can be obtained, but don't think I'll bother.
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Post by: esteban on 01/23/2012, 05:31 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 01/23/2012, 12:38 PMJust finished Neutopia 2. Very, very, good game. I thought I picked up all the available items throughout the game, but I have an empty spot between the boomerang and the bell. Can anyone tell me what I might have missed? Not a big deal, as I could easily go back to the spot where it can be obtained, but don't think I'll bother.
It was an Ocarina of Quinoa (North of Gaul in the Old Hermit's Cave).  :)
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Post by: roflmao on 01/23/2012, 05:51 PM
I recently played through Crest of Wolf (Riot Zone).  By myself.  Because there's no 2-player option.  Which makes me sad.

A also tried to 1cc Final Soldier and made it to the final boss, but ran out of lives. :(  I think I made it to the final level without losing a life, but the difficulty really ramps up on that level!

Also played some Cotton (I don't know how you guys are able to make it through 2 plays of this game - I can't make it through 1) and some Monster Lair.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 01/24/2012, 09:43 PM
Been playing through a few Turbo games lately.

Finished Psychosis which I think is a very average shooter. The premise is interesting, but the game never seems to be anything but mediocre. The weapons are boring, the enemies are uninteresting and besides some parallax scrolling the graphics are uninspired. It's also very difficult to recover after losing a life due to a lack of power-ups and very slow moving ship.

Also finished Fantasy Zone. Never played past the first 3 stages in this game before shutting it off before, but I gave the game a chance and played through the rest of the game. I like the colorful worlds and boss designs, but the game is a little on the simple side, not to mention short. Still its kind of fun to pick up and play.

Quote from: guest on 01/23/2012, 05:51 PMA also tried to 1cc Final Soldier and made it to the final boss, but ran out of lives. :(  I think I made it to the final level without losing a life, but the difficulty really ramps up on that level!
Yeah, I think the game is easy, but the last boss can be a challenge especially if you lose your weapons. The E weapon seems to work best if you can keep it at full power for your last confrontation with the boss.
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Post by: Bernie on 01/25/2012, 09:18 AM
Been messing with Bomberman 93 lately, and thinking about starting a new game of Beyond Shadowgate again.  God I love that game!!
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Post by: jayamine on 01/25/2012, 10:48 PM
Fiddling with Legend of Heroes II and Dungeon Master: TQ while I wait for Mysterious Song R. After those three, I won't have any unfinished Duo games to play anymore :-(
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/26/2012, 04:38 PM
Not so much playing as failing tonight with New Adventure Island.  Been playing for an hour and not past stage 1-2 LOL I just cannot get used to the controls, having run and fire on the same button.

When I want to Jump I fire, when I want to fire I jump and ask for run ;0)

Must be tired, as when I had a quick blast on this a week or so ago I did not have this problem!
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Post by: Shrapnoid on 01/26/2012, 08:14 PM
I'm currently re-playing Neutopia on my Duo because I haven't played it that way in years and I want to experience that summer of '91 nostalgia from when I had my TG16 and just a few games. :dance:

I've been re-playing a little bit, of Last Alert too. :lol:
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Post by: Bernie on 01/26/2012, 08:17 PM
I aint playing shit right now...  My Duo took a huge crapola today soundwise..  Poop!!  Luckily I have one arriving tomorrow....or I could get violent....
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Post by: MotherGunner on 01/27/2012, 12:25 AM
Quote from: Bernie on 01/26/2012, 08:17 PMI aint playing shit right now...  My Duo took a huge crapola today soundwise..  Poop!!  Luckily I have one arriving tomorrow....or I could get violent....
Damn that sucks brother.  Was it one of the ones you got full cap replacements on?  I wonder what could be the issue...
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Post by: roflmao on 01/27/2012, 07:57 AM
Quote from: Bernie on 01/26/2012, 08:17 PMI aint playing shit right now...  My Duo took a huge crapola today soundwise..  Poop!!  Luckily I have one arriving tomorrow....or I could get violent....
Sorry to hear that, Bernie. :(

I've been playing some Dragon Spirit.  I love the music for this game!
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Post by: Bernie on 01/27/2012, 01:09 PM
Its one I bought that had been capped, but since the time it was worked on, more sound issues were discovered.  So, its very possible not all caps were replaced.  An operation is in the works though!  :)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/27/2012, 04:47 PM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 01/26/2012, 04:38 PMNot so much playing as failing tonight with New Adventure Island.  Been playing for an hour and not past stage 1-2 LOL I just cannot get used to the controls, having run and fire on the same button.

When I want to Jump I fire, when I want to fire I jump and ask for run ;0)

Must be tired, as when I had a quick blast on this a week or so ago I did not have this problem!
Luckily there's unlimited continues, unlike other Adventure Island games so man up and beat that bastard!
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/28/2012, 03:50 AM
player some aero blaster tonight. got to phase 4. Really awesome games. I also played and beat spriggan for the first time tonight. One of the best shmups i've ever played.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/28/2012, 08:42 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/28/2012, 03:50 AMplayer some aero blaster tonight. got to phase 4. Really awesome games. I also played and beat spriggan for the first time tonight. One of the best shmups i've ever played.
Yeah, Spriggan is way cool.  I was playing it earlier today as well.  Trying to 1cc it on Normal difficulty.  Made it to the last level, but then choked.  Oh well.
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 01/29/2012, 04:50 PM
For some reason I was playing Timeball and Keith Courage. I'm still not a big fan of those ones after another playthrough but I wanted to beat Keith Courage without dying just for a challenge. Timeball is just balls!
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Post by: esteban on 01/29/2012, 05:08 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 01/29/2012, 04:50 PMFor some reason I was playing Timeball and Keith Courage. I'm still not a big fan of those ones after another playthrough but I wanted to beat Keith Courage without dying just for a challenge. Timeball is just balls!
I know you wrote that just to tease me. I know that you actually enjoy Timeball, especially holding down the TURBO button and testing your skill to the X-treme.

As long as you're joking, we are good.

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Post by: Lilgrafx on 01/29/2012, 11:35 PM
Beat Ordyne tonight
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 01/29/2012, 11:55 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/29/2012, 05:08 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 01/29/2012, 04:50 PMFor some reason I was playing Timeball and Keith Courage. I'm still not a big fan of those ones after another playthrough but I wanted to beat Keith Courage without dying just for a challenge. Timeball is just balls!
Well, I did find some of the earlier puzzles somewhat fun and I like the way it saves high scores too so it's good way to test one self later on but the repetitive nature of the game does get overly tedious after only a few plays so it's not one I come back to very often.

I know you wrote that just to tease me. I know that you actually enjoy Timeball, especially holding down the TURBO button and testing your skill to the X-treme.

As long as you're joking, we are good.

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Post by: munchiaz on 01/30/2012, 06:10 PM
beat sapphire on easy today. I enjoyed it, but i think i was a lil over hyped at how good it was. Played more spriggan ( i love this game) got to act 6 on hard, but couldn't follow through.
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/31/2012, 01:59 AM
Played more Spriggan tonight. I tried to 1cc it on normal. I got to the damn final boss of the game and fucked up. It would have been my first 1cc to. So pissed.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/31/2012, 09:11 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/31/2012, 01:59 AMPlayed more Spriggan tonight. I tried to 1cc it on normal. I got to the damn final boss of the game and fucked up. It would have been my first 1cc to. So pissed.
That's exactly what happened to me last time I played (maybe a week ago).  What color combination do you prefer?  I used to use yellow-green but the last few times I've played through it I used red-blue.  Shields ftw.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 01/31/2012, 09:40 AM
Yesterday I played a bit of Super Air Zonk (via virtual console) for the first time in a while to narrow down exactly why I don't like it. It's slow, the power up system isn't as fun as the first game and the level design is lousy.
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Post by: bartre on 01/31/2012, 12:48 PM
still haven't finished ys book II...
and somehow, i can still never get much farther than level 3 in ai cho aniki...
that said, download has been kickin my ass as well...
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/31/2012, 01:26 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/31/2012, 09:11 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/31/2012, 01:59 AMPlayed more Spriggan tonight. I tried to 1cc it on normal. I got to the damn final boss of the game and fucked up. It would have been my first 1cc to. So pissed.
That's exactly what happened to me last time I played (maybe a week ago).  What color combination do you prefer?  I used to use yellow-green but the last few times I've played through it I used red-blue.  Shields ftw.
right now im liking yellow green just because it covers so much of the damn screen
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 02/01/2012, 02:33 PM
Just finished Lords of Thunder for the first time. Such an amazing game!
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Post by: roflmao on 02/01/2012, 03:33 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 02/01/2012, 02:33 PMJust finished Lords of Thunder so the first time. Such an amazing game!
Awesome!  I have yet to beat it, but I'll make it one of these days!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/01/2012, 09:45 PM
Quote from: bartre on 01/31/2012, 12:48 PMstill haven't finished ys book II...
and somehow, i can still never get much farther than level 3 in ai cho aniki...
that said, download has been kickin my ass as well...
This has nothing to do with your post but I love the Yusuke avatar.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 02/02/2012, 12:09 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/01/2012, 03:33 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 02/01/2012, 02:33 PMJust finished Lords of Thunder so the first time. Such an amazing game!
Awesome!  I have yet to beat it, but I'll make it one of these days!
Not even in easy mode? I beat it my first time playing. Then it took me 3 continues in the next harder difficulty. I still can't beat it in Super mode.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/02/2012, 12:39 AM
Nope. I don't know if I've tried Easy mode, though.  I usually just turn it on and jump in.  Unless that's Easy mode.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/06/2012, 09:57 AM
Opened my sealed bravo man and got to level 7 the translation in this games hilarious
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Post by: Alt-Nintega on 02/06/2012, 10:16 AM
Been playing Raiden a lot. I can't get past the 3rd boss. This is one of the hardest games I have ever played.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 02/06/2012, 10:17 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/06/2012, 09:57 AMOpened my sealed bravo man and got to level 7 the translation in this games hilarious
IM DOCTORE BONG.

is what it sounds like he says.
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Post by: Mishran on 02/12/2012, 04:08 AM
Pwned Bonk's Revenge again for the millionth time last night for the first time on a TE. That game is perfect for the little screen! Game itself never gets old.  :)
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Post by: Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 12:19 PM
Still playing Raiden and still can't get past the 3rd stage. Went to research on how to beat the 3rd boss. No luck, no info etc.
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Post by: geise on 02/12/2012, 08:07 PM
HellFire S.  I've had this game since 91 and I still always come back to play it.  Almost as much as I do Spriggan or Gate of Thunder.  I've just always liked it, even with the flickering and lack of parallax scrolling.  That's how NEC Ave. rolls haha.
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Post by: esteban on 02/12/2012, 09:11 PM
Quote from: geise on 02/12/2012, 08:07 PMHellFire S.  I've had this game since 91 and I still always come back to play it.  Almost as much as I do Spriggan or Gate of Thunder.  I've just always liked it, even with the flickering and lack of parallax scrolling.  That's how NEC Ave. rolls haha.
Crap. I had this game years ago. It had scrapes/gouges/nicks (on the silkscreened side?, not the side the laser reads) on the data track(s)) because it would not play properly. I gave it to a friend who said he would find a way to solve it.

He leaves Hellfire S in a TACO BELL along with a bunch of his music CD's. I am with him at the time. I still remember enjoying that 7-layer burrito (mmmmmm...) around 8 or 9 years ago. We leave store. Ooooops! We forgot the discs. We go back inside. Someone swiped all the stuff in 1.5 minutes we were gone.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 02/12/2012, 10:21 PM
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 12:19 PMStill playing Raiden and still can't get past the 3rd stage. Went to research on how to beat the 3rd boss. No luck, no info etc.
Is it just me, or is the PCE version of Raiden harder than the arcade, or any of the Trads?
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Post by: HercTNT on 02/12/2012, 10:24 PM
playing ys 4 right now, bosses are very challenging.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 02/12/2012, 11:55 PM
Download 2, Shinobi, and Vigilante!
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Post by: nat on 02/13/2012, 01:00 AM
Haven't played much Turbo in the past few months. Made a little progress in Son Son II today, however.
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Post by: soop on 02/13/2012, 07:17 AM
Haven't played in a while.  I have stuff I need to get round to, but I'm currently playing Mario Tennis Power tour on the GBA and Apollo Justice on the DS.
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Post by: esteban on 02/13/2012, 08:02 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 02/12/2012, 10:21 PM
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 12:19 PMStill playing Raiden and still can't get past the 3rd stage. Went to research on how to beat the 3rd boss. No luck, no info etc.
Is it just me, or is the PCE version of Raiden harder than the arcade, or any of the Trads?
I think it depends on the difficulty setting the arcade owner set for Raiden. I don't remember the arcade being easier, even a little.

However, I have yet to beat either the HuCard or CD versions of Raiden, so I consider it a challenging game! I choke on certain bosses and slide right into bullet streams. Very sad. I've gotten (many times) to the final boss on the HuCard, but my utter lack of strategy demoralized me.
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Post by: Alt-Nintega on 02/13/2012, 10:42 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 02/12/2012, 10:21 PM
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 12:19 PMStill playing Raiden and still can't get past the 3rd stage. Went to research on how to beat the 3rd boss. No luck, no info etc.
Is it just me, or is the PCE version of Raiden harder than the arcade, or any of the Trads?
hell yeah it's harder than the Arcade. I got to level 6 in Arcade.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 02/13/2012, 12:07 PM
I only ask because I seem to recall there being slightly fewer enemies (though not as few as in Trad -_- ) and the bosses taking slightly fewer hits before going kablooey.
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Post by: Sadler on 02/13/2012, 12:15 PM
My Hori fighting stick arrived this weekend, so I played some SF2. Pretty awesome stick, completely awesome game! Other than that I played a touched of LoX for the Plays Well Together project. Still haven't gotten really anywhere, but I do appear to have almost caught up to where Zeta was on page one of that thread. :D
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Post by: munchiaz on 02/15/2012, 10:36 PM
^ which stick did you get?
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/15/2012, 10:46 PM
Got to level 12 in bravo man, the levels get kinda redundant
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Post by: Sadler on 02/15/2012, 10:50 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 02/15/2012, 10:36 PM^ which stick did you get?
Hori Fighting Stick PC. It's huge! Here's a pic, next to an Avenue 6 pad for comparison:

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Post by: roflmao on 02/20/2012, 01:08 AM
I went on a Turbo kick tonight and played Ninja Spirit, Super Star Soldier, Sapphire and Lords of Thunder.

Then I went through the 2 Turbo Views DVD sets and created table of contents inserts.  The discs are awesome, but it's a shame they don't include  a list of what games are reviewed on which disc.  Now that's been resolved.  :)  If anyone wants a pdf of the inserts I made, just shoot me a PM.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/20/2012, 01:13 AM
Quote from: Sadler on 02/15/2012, 10:50 PMHori Fighting Stick PC. It's huge! Here's a pic, next to an Avenue 6 pad for comparison:
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I had one of those back in the day and (very regretfully) sold it 10-12 years ago.  Man, I'd love to have one again.  It's one of the most solid console joysticks I've ever had.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/22/2012, 08:05 PM
Got to the final level in Blazing Lazers without dying... and then my hopes and dreams exploded into a ball of fire. :(
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Post by: Shrapnoid on 02/22/2012, 08:18 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/22/2012, 08:05 PMGot to the final level in Blazing Lazers without dying... and then my hopes and dreams exploded into a ball of fire. :(
Just practice a little more and play it the way Fragmare said to and you shouldn't have any problems.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/22/2012, 11:26 PM
Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/22/2012, 08:18 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/22/2012, 08:05 PMGot to the final level in Blazing Lazers without dying... and then my hopes and dreams exploded into a ball of fire. :(
Just practice a little more and play it the way Fragmare said to and you shouldn't have any problems.
Is he the guy who revealed the special weapon?
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Post by: turbokon on 02/22/2012, 11:48 PM
I've been playing GOT.  Never beat it but one day I swear to god I will.  I can get to Dark City without drying once and when I get there, it all goes to hell ](*,)
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Post by: thesteve on 02/23/2012, 01:20 AM
im still playing image fight.
i can clear level 5 without dieing but so far no level 6.
i suspect a region mod issue, so im working on it.
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Post by: esteban on 02/23/2012, 05:29 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/22/2012, 11:26 PMGot to the final level in Blazing Lazers without dying... and then my hopes and dreams exploded into a ball of fire. :(
DO NOT THINK that the final stage in Blazing Lazers is impossible with zero firepower. FAR FROM IT.

The last stage in Blazing Lazers is totally passable, even if you were to start with a pea shooter (no power-ups).

The "secret" is to adjust your speed as an offensive/defensive strategy:

(1) BE AGGRESSIVE when you can! MAX speed to take out the alternating waves on left and right. You'll be surprised how much area you can cover with MAX speed + pea shooter.

(2) KNOW YOUR LIMITS: REDUCE speed when you have to carefully dodge stuff in certain segments (i.e. the enemies that home-in on you...they are a little tricky if you are at the wrong speed).

(3) Slowly, you WILL get some gels and elevate above the mere pea-shooter.

I've been a broken-record about SPEED+PEA SHOOTER in Blazing Lazers (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=576.msg2209#msg2209), but I'd like to think I'm inspiring hope. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: Obfuscate on 02/23/2012, 09:15 AM
I've always disliked how long Blazing Lasers is and how easy it is until you get to the final level. Basically 40 minutes of mindless flying if you have a shield and are semi careful then it gets crazy. One of these days I'll syke myself up enough to play it again and try Estebans pea shooter trick if I need to.

Have been playing a lot of Rayxanber 2. Have beat it a dozen times now trying to 1cc it. Have made it to the final boss 2 times now on my first credit and have lost then get down to the pea shooter and he's too hard for me to beat like that. One of these times it's bound to happen!
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Post by: esteban on 02/23/2012, 12:26 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 02/23/2012, 09:15 AMI've always disliked how long Blazing Lasers is and how easy it is until you get to the final level. Basically 40 minutes of mindless flying if you have a shield and are semi careful then it gets crazy. One of these days I'll syke myself up enough to play it again and try Estebans pea shooter trick if I need to.

Have been playing a lot of Rayxanber 2. Have beat it a dozen times now trying to 1cc it. Have made it to the final boss 2 times now on my first credit and have lost then get down to the pea shooter and he's too hard for me to beat like that. One of these times it's bound to happen!
Dude, stop playing Blazing Lazers on default difficulty. Go for GOD OF GAME. It is truly awesome.  (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: bartre on 02/23/2012, 12:36 PM
still haven't finishede Ys book ii, it seems to be significantly longer that book 1, not that i'm complaining.
interrupting that with shooties, mostly download and lords of thunder lately.
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Post by: esteban on 02/23/2012, 04:45 PM
Quote from: bartre on 02/23/2012, 12:36 PMstill haven't finishede Ys book ii, it seems to be significantly longer that book 1, not that i'm complaining.
interrupting that with shooties, mostly download and lords of thunder lately.
Ys II, of course, is awesome. I'm actually jealous/envious of folks who get to play it with virgin eyes and ears.

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Post by: turbokon on 02/24/2012, 12:20 AM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 02/23/2012, 09:15 AMI've always disliked how long Blazing Lasers is and how easy it is until you get to the final level. Basically 40 minutes of mindless flying if you have a shield and are semi careful then it gets crazy. One of these days I'll syke myself up enough to play it again and try Estebans pea shooter trick if I need to.

Have been playing a lot of Rayxanber 2. Have beat it a dozen times now trying to 1cc it. Have made it to the final boss 2 times now on my first credit and have lost then get down to the pea shooter and he's too hard for me to beat like that. One of these times it's bound to happen!
Man, you guys are good at shooters!! I can't even pass the first stage on Rayzanber 2!
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Post by: BlueBMW on 02/24/2012, 12:37 AM
I've been playing Sylphia a lot... while its good, its not really worth its price tag.  I'd say its a $50 game max...
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/24/2012, 10:07 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 02/24/2012, 12:37 AMI've been playing Sylphia a lot... while its good, its not really worth its price tag.  I'd say its a $50 game max...
Quit equating a game's price to the quality of gameplay, dammit!
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Post by: roflmao on 02/24/2012, 10:41 AM
Lol.  I thought I had finally made it to the last level of Soldier Blade the other day (yesterday?) but after watching mushaaleste's youtube videos (http://youtu.be/2PuRXaKi-Os), apparantly there's yet ANOTHER lever after the boss run guy....  Yeesh, this game gets crazy.
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Post by: esteban on 02/25/2012, 07:13 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/24/2012, 10:07 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 02/24/2012, 12:37 AMI've been playing Sylphia a lot... while its good, its not really worth its price tag.  I'd say its a $50 game max...
Quit equating a game's price to the quality of gameplay, dammit!
I hear you. But I can't help but comment on the price:entertainment ratio when discussing games. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png) I also include the quality of the soundtrack (since I spend more time listening to game music than actually playing games these days) in my equation.

But, in an effort to make the world a better place, how about this:

BlueBMW (and others):

1. Is Sylphia as engaging as (a) Avenger or (b) Ballistix?

2. How is the Sylphia soundtrack?

Thanks in advance.

Disclaimer: I will not be getting Sylphia for a long, long time. If ever.
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Post by: Bernie on 02/25/2012, 05:22 PM
I bought a few and got them from hitjapan today.  Energy, which is just terrible..  Heavy Unit, OMG its hard!  Final Soldier, I love it. Mr.Helis Adv, the jury is out on this one...its nice looking tho, and Break In..this is what it is.  a boring little pool game, but I like it..
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 02/25/2012, 07:01 PM
Today I got three games in the mail which I've been playing, first and most notably Camp California. I also received Raiden and.... Deep Blue...
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Post by: kiketonto on 02/25/2012, 07:29 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 02/25/2012, 05:22 PMEnergy, which is just terrible.. 
Really? I see a lot of screenshots and videos and...seems it will like to me
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/26/2012, 01:19 PM
Played R-Type and Raiden today got to level 3 in both. Wasn't really playing seriously just wanted to get my shooter fill for the day.
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Post by: esteban on 02/26/2012, 01:55 PM
Quote from: kiketonto on 02/25/2012, 07:29 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 02/25/2012, 05:22 PMEnergy, which is just terrible.. 
Really? I see a lot of screenshots and videos and...seems it will like to me
The screenshots, unfortunately, do not reveal how poorly executed the game is (controls, screen scrolling, battles = cumbersome).

I'm still amazed that folks here have played more than a few minutes of it.

That said, I never let little things like that prevent me from investing hours and hours into a game. I will play Energy and make significant progress in it. :pcgs:
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Post by: kiketonto on 02/26/2012, 03:56 PM
Quote from: esteban on 02/26/2012, 01:55 PMThe screenshots, unfortunately, do not reveal how poorly executed the game is (controls, screen scrolling, battles = cumbersome)
Yes, that scrolling left me  :-k but obviously the control....untill I don¡t play the game by myself I don't  goona be able to judge it.
It's a very cheap Hucard and an action game, that's important because it's playable to me (level of japanese: none)
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Post by: esteban on 02/26/2012, 05:39 PM
Quote from: kiketonto on 02/26/2012, 03:56 PM
Quote from: esteban on 02/26/2012, 01:55 PMThe screenshots, unfortunately, do not reveal how poorly executed the game is (controls, screen scrolling, battles = cumbersome)
Yes, that scrolling left me  :-k but obviously the control....untill I don¡t play the game by myself I don't  goona be able to judge it.
It's a very cheap Hucard and an action game, that's important because it's playable to me (level of japanese: none)
I think it is worth getting this game for several reasons:

(1) it is cheap
(2) the cover art alone is worth the price of admission
(3) you experience first-hand what everyone has described as a sad, sad PCE game.
(4) you, like me, will be determined to squeeze every bit of entertainment out of the game
(5) you, like me, are a goddamn masochist

:pcgs:
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Post by: blueraven on 02/26/2012, 07:47 PM
Xanadu Pt.1
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 02/27/2012, 01:51 AM
I been playing Out Run and Splatterhouse again for some nostalgia. I hate the sixth stage in SH.
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Post by: kiketonto on 02/27/2012, 03:00 AM
Quote from: esteban on 02/26/2012, 05:39 PMI think it is worth getting this game for several reasons:
(1) it is cheap
(2) the cover art alone is worth the price of admission
(3) you experience first-hand what everyone has described as a sad, sad PCE game.
(4) you, like me, will be determined to squeeze every bit of entertainment out of the game
(5) you, like me, are a goddamn masochist
Let me think... :-k
the number 5!  ](*,)
HAHAHA! No, really the art it's so cute, but basically be an action game it's the first option to me.

Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 02/27/2012, 01:51 AMI been playing Out Run and Splatterhouse again for some nostalgia. I hate the sixth stage in SH.
I know what are you talking about... #-o
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Post by: SuperPlay on 02/27/2012, 03:43 PM
Finished Aoi Blink yesterday and I have managed to get an hour in on Dungeon Explorer.  Not played this one before, so far so good!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/27/2012, 10:08 PM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/27/2012, 03:43 PMFinished Aoi Blink yesterday and I have managed to get an hour in on Dungeon Explorer.  Not played this one before, so far so good!
Get 4 friends over ASAP! Then that games amazing.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 02/28/2012, 04:44 PM
If only I had 4 friends ;-) LOL
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 02/28/2012, 09:11 PM
All you need to Obey my friend.
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Post by: HercTNT on 02/29/2012, 09:52 PM
Finally finished star parodier. I'm also still battling my way through ys 4.
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Post by: roflmao on 03/06/2012, 08:56 PM
I spent a good chunk of this evening playing Final Lap Twin.  The recent raffle got me reminiscing about the last time I played through it and realized it was over 10 years ago.  And it feels like just yesterday.  My 8 and 16 bit racing game experience doesn't cover a lot of games, but I still think this hold up pretty well as one of the better ones.  IMO, it's up there with F-Zero and Mario Kart for the SNES.  And it's an RPG! Sweet!

EDIT: This is my 1000th post here!  Woot!  Punchy Pedro!
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Post by: nat on 03/06/2012, 09:00 PM
Namco had a really turbulent track record when it came to the Duo. They had some hits, and a large quantity of misses.

Final Lap Twin is definitely one of the former.
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Post by: turbofan1 on 03/07/2012, 09:19 AM
Played about two,three hours worth of Dungeon Explorer II over the weekend.I got pretty lost in to the story,as to wth is exactly going on.I like the game play,but the graphics are pretty mediocre at best.
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Post by: roflmao on 03/07/2012, 11:44 AM
Quote from: nat on 03/06/2012, 09:00 PMNamco had a really turbulent track record when it came to the Duo. They had some hits, and a large quantity of misses.

Final Lap Twin is definitely one of the former.
Were there any other Namco titles brought over to the states?  I'm not near my collection to see if I have any others.  And is there a reason they are called "Namcot" in the game?  I always assumed they were Namco, but could never reason why they added the "t".
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Post by: VestCunt on 03/07/2012, 04:07 PM
Quote from: turbofan1 on 03/07/2012, 09:19 AMPlayed about two,three hours worth of Dungeon Explorer II over the weekend.I got pretty lost in to the story,as to wth is exactly going on.I like the game play,but the graphics are pretty mediocre at best.
The grafx are great!  A little on the dark side, but you have to remember the game is from 1989.  Most of the population was sitting around playing the brand-new Dragon Warrior.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 03/07/2012, 04:18 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/07/2012, 11:44 AMAnd is there a reason they are called "Namcot" in the game?  I always assumed they were Namco, but could never reason why they added the "t".
Namco = arcade games and Namcot = home games; just to keep the divisions separate and distinct, I suppose.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/07/2012, 04:54 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/07/2012, 04:07 PM
Quote from: turbofan1 on 03/07/2012, 09:19 AMPlayed about two,three hours worth of Dungeon Explorer II over the weekend.I got pretty lost in to the story,as to wth is exactly going on.I like the game play,but the graphics are pretty mediocre at best.
The grafx are great!  A little on the dark side, but you have to remember the game is from 1989.  Most of the population was sitting around playing the brand-new Dragon Warrior.
Indeed, the grafx were "inspired" by Gauntlet and ARPG's of the period...plus, you had to support five players simultaneously without breaking the enjoyment! DE & DE II have superior grafx (IMHO) than the Sega-CD version of DE. I AM GRATEFUL that Hudson did not make PCE DE II like the one they offered Sega's audience. On the surface, the Sega-CD version has superior graphics...and gameplay...but the game ends up missing something essential.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 03/07/2012, 07:44 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/07/2012, 04:18 PMNamco = arcade games and Namcot = home games; just to keep the divisions separate and distinct, I suppose.
Aha!  Thanks!  Good to know.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 03/07/2012, 08:29 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/07/2012, 11:44 AM
Quote from: nat on 03/06/2012, 09:00 PMNamco had a really turbulent track record when it came to the Duo. They had some hits, and a large quantity of misses.

Final Lap Twin is definitely one of the former.
Were there any other Namco titles brought over to the states?
Lots: Splatterhouse, Samurai Ghost, World Court Tennis, Pac-Land, Galaga 90, Ordyne, Bravoman, Dragon Spirit, etc.

Most of the real stinkers never left Japan, but we did get World Court Tennis, Ordyne, and Bravoman. And personally, I don't think Dragon Spirit is anything to write home about.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbofan1 on 03/08/2012, 02:00 AM
Quote from: guest on 03/07/2012, 04:07 PM
Quote from: turbofan1 on 03/07/2012, 09:19 AMPlayed about two,three hours worth of Dungeon Explorer II over the weekend.I got pretty lost in to the story,as to wth is exactly going on.I like the game play,but the graphics are pretty mediocre at best.
The grafx are great!  A little on the dark side, but you have to remember the game is from 1989.  Most of the population was sitting around playing the brand-new Dragon Warrior.
I'm A little confused.Dungeon Explorer II came out in 1989?,or are you referring to the first one?.The graphics are A mixed bag,its good in some areas,but dark and drab others.I do like the game.My favorite character is the little dwarf guy that throws the axes.If I could only find three,four other people to play the game with. :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mishran on 03/08/2012, 12:07 PM
Been rocking Magical Chase and Soldier Blade thanks to the recently aquired flash cart. Also played some Megaman and messed around with Bonknuts' other NES ports. Bonk man, you need to get that Contra game up to par. Those wonky sfx just don't cut it with this Contra fanatic. :P Any other homebrew you fellas would recommend giving a go?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: chany60126 on 03/13/2012, 08:00 PM
Just beat Cosmic Fantasy 1 on the PCE. I got through it with no knowledge of Japanese. I like the character art and bios you can look at after you beat the game. Nice anime cut scenes throughout.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mishran on 03/13/2012, 10:16 PM
Completed the first loop of Dead Moon.  Shut the system off after beating the first stage of the second loop because I had to leave for work. ](*,)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Damon Plus on 03/14/2012, 02:21 AM
JJ and Jeff. It has a Wonderboy vibe, but with more secrets. I love the soundtrack and the frantic pace at which the game runs in later levels.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/14/2012, 02:33 AM
Quote from: nat on 03/07/2012, 08:29 PMAnd personally, I don't think Dragon Spirit is anything to write home about.
Dragon Spirit is great! Do you not like the game in general or do you not like the PCE port?

Either way, the PCE Dragon Spirit is truly a wonderful little HuCARD. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)

(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/cooks_transb.gif) Cook absolutely loves Sabaku, Hyouga, Kodai, Kazan, Hanakumo, Hinotori, Doukutsu, Yamata, ...*

* Nearly every song is a gorgeous track
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: meka on 03/14/2012, 02:36 AM
Jackie Chan, does anyone know of any good Japanese Hu-Card platform or adventure games that don't require any knowledge of Japanese.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: chany60126 on 03/14/2012, 09:00 AM
Quote from: meka on 03/14/2012, 02:36 AMJackie Chan, does anyone know of any good Japanese Hu-Card platform or adventure games that don't require any knowledge of Japanese.
Son Son II and Bikurriman World
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: tpivette on 03/14/2012, 09:14 PM
Currently playing SideArms and Dungeon explorer until my PC Engine Duo gets here and I can finally start Dragon Slayer.

In SideArms, I can make it to the 6th stage before dying (as a kid, I remember beating the game).

I've beaten Dungeon Explorer with the Fighter, Theif, Warlock, Elf, and Princess. Working on the Witch right now. Looking to finish the game with all 10 characters
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 03/16/2012, 10:17 PM
Mostly Street Fighter II. That game is just boss : 8)

Also, occasionally Pac-Land. I can get to Stage 16 before dying.

And also just got a new Turbo Stick. Very disappointing. Horrible for shmups(tough to pull of diagonal movement), and can't pull of Ryu's shoryukens :cry:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 03/17/2012, 06:06 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/14/2012, 02:33 AM
Quote from: nat on 03/07/2012, 08:29 PMAnd personally, I don't think Dragon Spirit is anything to write home about.
Dragon Spirit is great! Do you not like the game in general or do you not like the PCE port?
Both. The game itself, as originally designed for the arcade, is not all that good to begin with. It's just... not very fun. Huge hitbox, poorly designed stages, etc... The Turbo port further mars things with decidedly poor visuals. The Turbo port could have been much, much better. The instrumentation on Dragon Spirit (Turbo version) is pretty good, but the musical compositions don't excite me.

The followup, Dragon Saber, addresses virtually all of these issues with superior stage design, no long boring stretches, smoother gameplay that doesn't make the big hitbox as much of an issue, and superior visuals. Also, more interesting compositions.

Quote from: guest on 03/16/2012, 10:17 PMAnd also just got a new Turbo Stick. Very disappointing. Horrible for shmups(tough to pull of diagonal movement), and can't pull of Ryu's shoryukens :cry:
The U.S. TurboStick (which I'm assuming is the version you bought) is an "economy" version of the JP TurboStick. The JP original is bottom-weighted which makes controlling with it much, much better. It's otherwise almost virtually identical except for color and the size of the connector. It's amazing how much difference that bottom-weight makes, though.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/18/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/17/2012, 06:06 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/14/2012, 02:33 AM
Quote from: nat on 03/07/2012, 08:29 PMAnd personally, I don't think Dragon Spirit is anything to write home about.
Dragon Spirit is great! Do you not like the game in general or do you not like the PCE port?
Both. The game itself, as originally designed for the arcade, is not all that good to begin with. It's just... not very fun. Huge hitbox, poorly designed stages, etc... The Turbo port further mars things with decidedly poor visuals. The Turbo port could have been much, much better. The instrumentation on Dragon Spirit (Turbo version) is pretty good, but the musical compositions don't excite me.

The followup, Dragon Saber, addresses virtually all of these issues with superior stage design, no long boring stretches, smoother gameplay that doesn't make the big hitbox as much of an issue, and superior visuals. Also, more interesting compositions.
Well, that explains it! Our views on Dragon Spirit (arcade version or otherwise) are diametrically opposed :pcgs:.

This actually is a good thing to find out, because now I understand where you are coming from.


I won't try* to sway your opinion (since you are repulsed by Dragon Spirit (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)), but here's my scoop on the Spirit vs. Saber:

*I will try to sway other folks here on the forums, though. I can't let them think that Saber is the better game! :pcgs:

(1) Perhaps a bit sluggish when directly compared to Saber, Dragon Spirit totally holds its own. Dragon Spirit is a solid game in the arcade and the PCE version is solid. I mean solid. Hit box? It's fine! You gotta have skills! You gotta dodge! I think the trend toward smaller (1 pixel!) hitboxes over the past 15+ years is sad. We need some gargantuan hitboxes that require skillz :pcgs:.

(1 1/4) I'll grant you that there are segments of Dragon Spirit where the action slows down, but this isn't necessarily a problem: it's nice to have a respite to take a deep breath before the action heats up again. I like the air and ground enemies that must be destroyed (I wipe out every last one, I hate it when I miss a ground enemy). It keeps things interesting. Cyber Core copied this to its benefit. Now, since I like to listen to the music in Dragon Spirit whilst playing, I don't put up the turbo switches and hold down the I & II buttons for the whole game. I don't use turbo and I give my thumb a break whenever I can. I think this is an important consideration (thumb fatigue) that I did not even consider in the other thread (about arcade ports on consoles and how lame it is to exploit rapid-fire unless the arcade featured it as a standard function). I don't expect everyone to agree with my philosophy, but I enjoy it :pcgs:.

(1.6) The only thing that is maddening about Spirit is that the SHITTY SFX (air-to-ground bombs) have priority over the soundtrack, IRREPARABLY ruining the many glorious PSG tunes in the game. Not all the songs are great, mind you, but a majority are. SFX should NEVER have priority over soundtrack, IMO. I know you aren't a big fan of the soundtrack. This makes me sad (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)

(2) So, Dragon Saber is NOT superior to Spirit. Saber features mosquitoes. Where are the dragons? Now, Saber has some slick! graphical effects with the background (i.e. the earth ripping open and exposing lava!) which really WOWS! the player and makes Spirit's stages appear static and dull. THIS IS A LIE. Saber's stages are not fundamentally better (design or otherwise) when it comes to challenge and enjoyment. And isn't this the most important thing? Dragon Spirit provides an entertaining romp that is not inherently weaker than Saber.

(3.5) It's true, Saber has slicker graphics (for the levels/stages), but the mosquito-sized sprites in the game totally negate this improvement!

(4) The music in Saber is mild at best. Spirit's music is extra spicy. I prefer the latter.

(5) Having said all of this, I enjoy both games. I just have to defend Spirit's honor. :pcgs:


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Quote from: guest on 03/16/2012, 10:17 PMAnd also just got a new Turbo Stick. Very disappointing. Horrible for shmups(tough to pull of diagonal movement), and can't pull of Ryu's shoryukens :cry:
The U.S. TurboStick (which I'm assuming is the version you bought) is an "economy" version of the JP TurboStick. The JP original is bottom-weighted which makes controlling with it much, much better. It's otherwise almost virtually identical except for color and the size of the connector. It's amazing how much difference that bottom-weight makes, though.
I was always wondering about the difference(s) between the US and Japanese Sticks, thanks for the scoop. :pcgs:

The NES Advantage had a decent bottom-weight and really felt solid. I haven't used one since I was a kid (late 80's), but the TurboStick felt so flimsy and insubstantial compared to the NES Advantage.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Lilgrafx on 03/26/2012, 08:13 PM
Dungeon Explorer WITH 5 PEOPLE WOAH!! It was my first time playing with 5 people and it was fucking amazing. We all got really intense and at one point when someone grabbed a white potion before our priest could get to it and my friend playing the priest jumped up and said "You fucking Bitch!", my other friend turned to him and yelled "This is why none of us have girlfriends."
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 03/26/2012, 10:19 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 03/26/2012, 08:13 PMDungeon Explorer WITH 5 PEOPLE WOAH!! It was my first time playing with 5 people and it was fucking amazing. We all got really intense and at one point when someone grabbed a white potion before our priest could get to it and my friend playing the priest jumped up and said "You fucking Bitch!", my other friend turned to him and yelled "This is why none of us have girlfriends."
Nice. :D
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gekioh on 03/26/2012, 10:56 PM
I gave Cyber Core some love this morning/afternoon before work. Probably gonna play it some more when I get home.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: 420GOAT on 03/27/2012, 04:04 PM
just flipped pcengine version of ninja spirit. now i need the arcade version.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/28/2012, 08:23 AM
Quote from: gekioh on 03/26/2012, 10:56 PMI gave Cyber Core some love this morning/afternoon before work. Probably gonna play it some more when I get home.
I have a soft spot in my heart for CyberCore. I wish it had a bit more intensity/flair, but it is a decent game  :pcgs:. A poor man's Dragon Spirit.


Quote from: 420GOAT on 03/27/2012, 04:04 PMjust flipped pcengine version of ninja spirit. now i need the arcade version.
You probably are referring to the "Arcade Mode" available on the HuCARD...one-hit death. But, if you are referring to the actual arcade game, well, I've always wanted to compare them to see how good/bad the PCE port was.   :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: 420GOAT on 03/28/2012, 11:37 AM
Quote from: esteban on 03/28/2012, 08:23 AM
Quote from: gekioh on 03/26/2012, 10:56 PMI gave Cyber Core some love this morning/afternoon before work. Probably gonna play it some more when I get home.
I have a soft spot in my heart for CyberCore. I wish it had a bit more intensity/flair, but it is a decent game  :pcgs:. A poor man's Dragon Spirit.


Quote from: 420GOAT on 03/27/2012, 04:04 PMjust flipped pcengine version of ninja spirit. now i need the arcade version.
You probably are referring to the "Arcade Mode" available on the HuCARD...one-hit death. But, if you are referring to the actual arcade game, well, I've always wanted to compare them to see how good/bad the PCE port was.   :pcgs:
the arcade mode is right....but bloody wolf keeps kicking my ass. and i dont have save on my express. gives me something to do between working on my vw and family.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: SuperPlay on 03/28/2012, 01:28 PM
Completed Bonanza Bros. over the weekend and have now moved onto Legendary Axe.

I also still need to complete Dungeon Explorer.  Got a little board at stage 12 as it does not cut the mustard in single plater mode for me.   That reminds me I also have Neutopia to finish amongst others ;-)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: TEKTORO on 03/28/2012, 02:22 PM
Tough to choose just one game,but loving Chew Man Fu with two exceptions..Wish I had someone to play my custom levels with and Highly regretting getting rid of my cd add on due to saving and AV out.Dont hate me but thought I was done with it at the time due to money issues.

Also Somer Assualt which is really really fun and unique but hard and easy at the same time?
Man I can see me going nuts over this system all over again!!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/28/2012, 07:03 PM
Quote from: TEKTORO on 03/28/2012, 02:22 PMTough to choose just one game,but loving Chew Man Fu with two exceptions..Wish I had someone to play my custom levels with and Highly regretting getting rid of my cd add on due to saving and AV out.Dont hate me but thought I was done with it at the time due to money issues.

Also Somer Assualt which is really really fun and unique but hard and easy at the same time?
Man I can see me going nuts over this system all over again!!
Many of us have sold hardware/software at some point, only to regret it hears later.

I know I have.

Mesopotamia/Somer Assault is usually on my "under appreciated games" list. I love quirky, hybrid games.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 03/28/2012, 08:19 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/28/2012, 08:23 AM
Quote from: gekioh on 03/26/2012, 10:56 PMI gave Cyber Core some love this morning/afternoon before work. Probably gonna play it some more when I get home.
I have a soft spot in my heart for CyberCore. I wish it had a bit more intensity/flair, but it is a decent game  :pcgs:. A poor man's Dragon Spirit.
I must be a mighty poor man since in my house the CyberCore soundtrack crushes anything Spirit has to offer.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/28/2012, 09:56 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/28/2012, 08:19 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/28/2012, 08:23 AM
Quote from: gekioh on 03/26/2012, 10:56 PMI gave Cyber Core some love this morning/afternoon before work. Probably gonna play it some more when I get home.
I have a soft spot in my heart for CyberCore. I wish it had a bit more intensity/flair, but it is a decent game  :pcgs:. A poor man's Dragon Spirit.
I must be a mighty poor man since in my house the CyberCore soundtrack crushes anything Spirit has to offer.
No, we actually share common ground when it comes to CyberCore's soundtrack: it seems we both enjoy it!!  :pcgs:

In a recent thread (disco PSG tunes?), I rated the different songs in CyberCore...title music (https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Title_Screen.mp3), stage one (https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Level_1.mp3) and stage 8 (https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Level_8.mp3) are my faves.  :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 03/29/2012, 01:48 AM
Yeah, I agree with those choices.

The way the title screen music changes to the stage 1 tune as the guy turns into the insect creature is just undeniably awesome.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bartre on 03/29/2012, 01:55 AM
I've been going balls deep in Cadash, Valis I and Valkyrie no densetsu lately.
w00t for MGC!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gekioh on 03/29/2012, 01:57 AM
Yeah I love the music in Cybercore, great stuff  :D
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gekioh on 03/29/2012, 01:59 AM
Man Cadash is a lot of fun. I love that the TG version had all 4 characters. I have only beat it with the Ninja, guess I know what Im gonna do tonight, try and beat with a different character. I will honestly admit though I do prefer the color palette a little better on the Genesis version.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gekioh on 03/29/2012, 02:03 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 03/28/2012, 01:28 PMCompleted Bonanza Bros. over the weekend and have now moved onto Legendary Axe.

I also still need to complete Dungeon Explorer.  Got a little board at stage 12 as it does not cut the mustard in single plater mode for me.   That reminds me I also have Neutopia to finish amongst others ;-)
Man I have yet to finish Dungeon Explorer or Neutopia myself.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/29/2012, 07:52 AM
Quote from: nat on 03/29/2012, 01:48 AMYeah, I agree with those choices.

The way the title screen music changes to the stage 1 tune as the guy turns into the insect creature is just undeniably awesome.
100% agreement  :pcgs:.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/29/2012, 07:53 AM
Quote from: gekioh on 03/29/2012, 01:59 AMMan Cadash is a lot of fun. I love that the TG version had all 4 characters. I have only beat it with the Ninja, guess I know what Im gonna do tonight, try and beat with a different character. I will honestly admit though I do prefer the color palette a little better on the Genesis version.
Ninja is the easiest to beat the game with (IIRC), due to the sweet attributes of Ninja.  :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bartre on 03/29/2012, 11:02 AM
Quote from: esteban on 03/29/2012, 07:53 AM
Quote from: gekioh on 03/29/2012, 01:59 AMMan Cadash is a lot of fun. I love that the TG version had all 4 characters. I have only beat it with the Ninja, guess I know what Im gonna do tonight, try and beat with a different character. I will honestly admit though I do prefer the color palette a little better on the Genesis version.
Ninja is the easiest to beat the game with (IIRC), due to the sweet attributes of Ninja.  :pcgs:
IE range.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Lilgrafx on 03/29/2012, 06:53 PM
Quote from: bartre on 03/29/2012, 11:02 AM
Quote from: esteban on 03/29/2012, 07:53 AM
Quote from: gekioh on 03/29/2012, 01:59 AMMan Cadash is a lot of fun. I love that the TG version had all 4 characters. I have only beat it with the Ninja, guess I know what Im gonna do tonight, try and beat with a different character. I will honestly admit though I do prefer the color palette a little better on the Genesis version.
Ninja is the easiest to beat the game with (IIRC), due to the sweet attributes of Ninja.  :pcgs:
IE range.
I though the priest was pretty easy myself. The fact that you can heal and your weapon has good range makes the game a cake walk after some level grinding.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Lilgrafx on 03/29/2012, 06:57 PM
Been playing a lot of Monster Lair after I get home from Track. Today I made it to stage 7 without dying, I got a game over on the boss of stage 8, it was the furthest I'd ever been. This is probably my favorite CD game, I love the soundtrack.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nat on 03/29/2012, 08:40 PM
Wonderboy 3/Monster Lair is long, and brutal. I'd say it's a runner-up for the "Duomazov Measure of a Turbo Bad-Ass" game list.

I have only beaten it once, and I was significantly buzzed/drunk at the time. True story. Not so intoxicated that my reflexes were severely impaired (obviously), just enough that I was a little "looser" than normal and just enough that my memory of the event is a bit foggy.

I've been unable to duplicate the event in a sober state.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Lilgrafx on 03/29/2012, 09:19 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/29/2012, 08:40 PMWonderboy 3/Monster Lair is long, and brutal. I'd say it's a runner-up for the "Duomazov Measure of a Turbo Bad-Ass" game list.

I have only beaten it once, and I was significantly buzzed/drunk at the time. True story. Not so intoxicated that my reflexes were severely impaired (obviously), just enough that I was a little "looser" than normal and just enough that my memory of the event is a bit foggy.

I've been unable to duplicate the event in a sober state.
Time to find cheap beer!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: VestCunt on 03/29/2012, 09:25 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/29/2012, 08:40 PMI have only beaten it once, and I was significantly buzzed/drunk at the time. True story. Not so intoxicated that my reflexes were severely impaired (obviously), just enough that I was a little "looser" than normal and just enough that my memory of the event is a bit foggy.

I've been unable to duplicate the event in a sober state.
The main video game advantage that I noticed in my drinking days was that I was too lazy to get up and put in a different cart.  I have a bad habit of giving up and switching games when I die, but the laziness that came from booze made me more persistent and helped me clear a few games.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/30/2012, 07:15 AM
If anyone wants Wonderboy  III: Monster Lair Soundtrack (https://archives.tg-16.com/01_tg16_monster_lair_wallpaper_PC_iPhone.htm#soundtrack).  :pcgs:

Quote from: nat on 03/29/2012, 08:40 PMWonderboy 3/Monster Lair is long, and brutal. I'd say it's a runner-up for the "Duomazov Measure of a Turbo Bad-Ass" game list.

I have only beaten it once, and I was significantly buzzed/drunk at the time. True story. Not so intoxicated that my reflexes were severely impaired (obviously), just enough that I was a little "looser" than normal and just enough that my memory of the event is a bit foggy.

I've been unable to duplicate the event in a sober state.
If you get lucky with the power-up weapon (fire or missiles), then it makes most bosses a joke. I simply collect every single power-up, though, with no intention of "planning" specific weapons for specific bosses. It keeps me on my toes, for sure, but it can backfire (I lose life/die).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 03/30/2012, 09:38 AM
I've been rocking one of my first games I ever got on the TG-16: Vigilante.

*Picks up nun chucks
*Turns up turbo switch
*Murder everybody!!! :twisted:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/30/2012, 11:41 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 03/30/2012, 09:38 AMI've been rocking one of my first games I ever got on the TG-16: Vigilante.

*Picks up nun chucks
*Turns up turbo switch
*Murder everybody!!! :twisted:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/cooks_transb.gif) Cook wants you to skip step two. More fun to murder in this manner!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 03/30/2012, 11:44 AM
Quote from: guest on 03/29/2012, 09:25 PM
Quote from: nat on 03/29/2012, 08:40 PMI have only beaten it once, and I was significantly buzzed/drunk at the time. True story. Not so intoxicated that my reflexes were severely impaired (obviously), just enough that I was a little "looser" than normal and just enough that my memory of the event is a bit foggy.

I've been unable to duplicate the event in a sober state.
The main video game advantage that I noticed in my drinking days was that I was too lazy to get up and put in a different cart.  I have a bad habit of giving up and switching games when I die, but the laziness that came from booze made me more persistent and helped me clear a few games.
I should try this.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Lilgrafx on 03/30/2012, 05:21 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2012, 07:15 AMIf anyone wants Wonderboy  III: Monster Lair Soundtrack (https://archives.tg-16.com/01_tg16_monster_lair_wallpaper_PC_iPhone.htm#soundtrack).  :pcgs:

Quote from: nat on 03/29/2012, 08:40 PMWonderboy 3/Monster Lair is long, and brutal. I'd say it's a runner-up for the "Duomazov Measure of a Turbo Bad-Ass" game list.

I have only beaten it once, and I was significantly buzzed/drunk at the time. True story. Not so intoxicated that my reflexes were severely impaired (obviously), just enough that I was a little "looser" than normal and just enough that my memory of the event is a bit foggy.

I've been unable to duplicate the event in a sober state.
If you get lucky with the power-up weapon (fire or missiles), then it makes most bosses a joke. I simply collect every single power-up, though, with no intention of "planning" specific weapons for specific bosses. It keeps me on my toes, for sure, but it can backfire (I lose life/die).
I do the same thing with the power ups. for the boss I usually try to hold on to a missile power up near the end of the stage, then I'll turn up the Turbo switchs sit right next to him and spam bomb him to death. Tanks for the soundtrack too.
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Post by: esteban on 03/31/2012, 05:12 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 03/30/2012, 05:21 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2012, 07:15 AMIf anyone wants Wonderboy  III: Monster Lair Soundtrack (https://archives.tg-16.com/01_tg16_monster_lair_wallpaper_PC_iPhone.htm#soundtrack).  :pcgs:

Quote from: nat on 03/29/2012, 08:40 PMWonderboy 3/Monster Lair is long, and brutal. I'd say it's a runner-up for the "Duomazov Measure of a Turbo Bad-Ass" game list.

I have only beaten it once, and I was significantly buzzed/drunk at the time. True story. Not so intoxicated that my reflexes were severely impaired (obviously), just enough that I was a little "looser" than normal and just enough that my memory of the event is a bit foggy.

I've been unable to duplicate the event in a sober state.
If you get lucky with the power-up weapon (fire or missiles), then it makes most bosses a joke. I simply collect every single power-up, though, with no intention of "planning" specific weapons for specific bosses. It keeps me on my toes, for sure, but it can backfire (I lose life/die).
I do the same thing with the power ups. for the boss I usually try to hold on to a missile power up near the end of the stage, then I'll turn up the Turbo switchs sit right next to him and spam bomb him to death. Tanks for the soundtrack too.
Hey, you should download the wallpaper to all the computers you have access to RIGHT NOW. That's what I want! Listen to the tune from the final stage when you're doing this and I guarantee you will reach a state of Wonderboy Bliss. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: munchiaz on 04/04/2012, 04:48 AM
played some last alert last night. God the cheese factor in this game. But thats one of the things that makes it fun to play. I'm almost done with it. got to the swear boss (dragon) and died. Ill pick it up again later
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/04/2012, 08:27 AM
Shadow of the Beast

WHAT ABOUT IT.
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Post by: Mishran on 04/04/2012, 12:39 PM
Exile: WP

Stupid game...  ](*,)

Stupid deterioration of gaming skills with age...  #-o

 :P
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Post by: roflmao on 04/04/2012, 04:56 PM
I've recently gotten a little farther in Neutopia and Ys Book 2. :)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/04/2012, 09:16 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 04/04/2012, 12:39 PMExile: WP

Stupid game...  ](*,)

Stupid deterioration of gaming skills with age...  #-o

 :P
I played the the first Exile in the fall and really loved it. Never really got into Wick Phenomenon, don't really know why.
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Post by: Mishran on 04/04/2012, 10:36 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 04/04/2012, 09:16 PMI played the the first Exile in the fall and really loved it. Never really got into Wick Phenomenon, don't really know why.
First Exile was good. It isn't a difficult game, but it had enough challenge to make it fun while keeping you interested.
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 04/04/2012, 11:50 PM
I been playing some Bonk 3 CD. It sucks that it's pretty much the same game as the card though.
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Post by: nat on 04/05/2012, 02:43 AM
Same game, with superfluous sampled sound effects and a soundtrack mixed so loud you can't hear the normal sound effects.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/22/2012, 12:31 AM
Rise from the grave!

I played through Cadash with a friend today, I played the Ninja and he played the Priest. Pretty fun but I've played it too much. Still playing Mr. Heli made it to the 5th level boss
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/22/2012, 12:33 AM
Dracula X, my first time playing through this game!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/22/2012, 11:43 AM
Mr. Heli completed! On One continue, not that most of you find that a challenge. This is the first PCE game I've beaten.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/22/2012, 02:14 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 04/22/2012, 11:43 AMMr. Heli completed! On One continue, not that most of you find that a challenge. This is the first PCE game I've beaten.
Awesome dude! congratulations, mark your clear on pcedaisakusen and work on some more!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/22/2012, 05:13 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/22/2012, 02:14 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 04/22/2012, 11:43 AMMr. Heli completed! On One continue, not that most of you find that a challenge. This is the first PCE game I've beaten.
Awesome dude! congratulations, mark your clear on pcedaisakusen and work on some more!
Woah that's a very cool website. I just set up an account.
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Post by: farankoshan on 04/23/2012, 05:05 AM
Rondo!!!
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Post by: jperryss on 04/23/2012, 06:16 PM
Blazing Lazers, trying to finally clear it once and for all.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/23/2012, 09:12 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/23/2012, 06:16 PMBlazing Lazers, trying to finally clear it once and for all.
A worth challenge, that I still haven't completed :(
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/23/2012, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 04/23/2012, 09:12 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/23/2012, 06:16 PMBlazing Lazers, trying to finally clear it once and for all.
A worth challenge, that I still haven't completed :(
Don't shoot at the first boss at all and let him flee and you will find the game is a lot easier to clear after you do that little trick ;)
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Post by: jperryss on 04/23/2012, 10:33 PM
Level 9 is destroying me every time. The part (near the end hopefully) with the constant stream of baddies going up and down the sides of the screen. Ugh! Every damn time!
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Post by: esteban on 04/24/2012, 08:42 AM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/23/2012, 10:33 PMLevel 9 is destroying me every time. The part (near the end hopefully) with the constant stream of baddies going up and down the sides of the screen. Ugh! Every damn time!
Is this the last level? Even with a pea-shooter, set your speed to MAX, close your eyes, and just mash the direction pad and buttons.  :pcgs:

Currently playing:
Pyramid Plunder (an old build). This is fun, but it starts off way too slow...I wish I could jump to the more challenging levels. I love the "speedy" run. I recall folks setting the turbo switch in the middle to pick up items and "half-run"...while this technique may work, I think it is cheesy to play in such a manner. I'm not trying to start a fight, but there is a beauty to playing Pyramid Power with no autofire.

Valis III Goddamn, I forgot how much I enjoy this game. I bought it when it was originally released for TG-CD...and every few years I revisit it. Damn, I know many folks don't get too excited about the Valis series, but Valis III on PCE is a treat. I played the Genesis version back when it was released, but I never gave a thorough side-by-side comparison of the two games. ALSO: I want to revisit Syd of Valis (SD Valis) because I wasn't too impressed with it back in the day, but I might be more forgiving now.  :pcgs:

Mystic Formula I only spent a few minutes playing this, trying the different characters, watching the cinemas...but I'm hopeful that this game will be fun. The gameplay did not immediately "wow" me...but it already seems more competent than Final Zone II (and I was able to squeeze fun out of that sub-standard game), so <fingers crossed>
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Post by: Nando on 04/24/2012, 09:22 AM
Image Fight
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Post by: city41 on 04/24/2012, 10:53 AM
My girlfriend and I have been playing Monster Lair on virtual console (the Turbo version). Great game, but gets a little repetitive.

I'm also playing a good deal of Blazing Lazers and Aero Blasters on real hardware. I love Aero Blasters!
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Post by: Nando on 04/24/2012, 12:31 PM
Image Fight emu...still getting my ass kicked

Tatsujin emu...no comment, bullet awareness kicking my ass as well.
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Post by: farankoshan on 04/25/2012, 05:10 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/23/2012, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 04/23/2012, 09:12 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/23/2012, 06:16 PMBlazing Lazers, trying to finally clear it once and for all.
A worth challenge, that I still haven't completed :(
Don't shoot at the first boss at all and let him flee and you will find the game is a lot easier to clear after you do that little trick ;)
Really?! THIS WORKS! In all my years, I never knew... I'm going home now to try it out!!
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Post by: jperryss on 04/25/2012, 09:14 PM
Quote from: farankoshan on 04/25/2012, 05:10 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/23/2012, 09:31 PMDon't shoot at the first boss at all and let him flee and you will find the game is a lot easier to clear after you do that little trick ;)
Really?! THIS WORKS! In all my years, I never knew... I'm going home now to try it out!!
I have tried this a few times. I can't manage to dodge his attacks long enough to get him to flee and I end up getting killed.

I've tried shooting off his two sides and then waiting in the upper corner. He does eventually leave, but I don't get the bonus. I'm guessing you have to leave him intact or not hit him at all. My problem ends up being the crap flying around everywhere, especially when he corners you and leaves you no space to move.

Anyway...Stage 9 is making me want to kick a puppy. I have gotten there about 6 times this week, usually still on my first credit, and that part right after the tank boss gets me nearly every time. The few times I've gotten through it, then the triangle boss again, I get wrecked on the next part.

Sigh...
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Post by: roflmao on 04/25/2012, 09:37 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/25/2012, 09:14 PMI have tried this a few times. I can't manage to dodge his attacks long enough to get him to flee and I end up getting killed.

I've tried shooting off his two sides and then waiting in the upper corner. He does eventually leave, but I don't get the bonus. I'm guessing you have to leave him intact or not hit him at all. My problem ends up being the crap flying around everywhere, especially when he corners you and leaves you no space to move.

Anyway...Stage 9 is making me want to kick a puppy. I have gotten there about 6 times this week, usually still on my first credit, and that part right after the tank boss gets me nearly every time. The few times I've gotten through it, then the triangle boss again, I get wrecked on the next part.

Sigh...
I'm pretty sure I've seen a video on You Tube showing someone avoiding the first boss for the bonus.  You might be able to see his pattern there.  Also, I think the avoid-boss bonus applies to every odd-level in the game (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc) though I could be wrong.
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Post by: PikachuWarrior on 04/26/2012, 04:35 PM
Can't even get past the first stage in that game. The first boss is fine, but after that it's just difficult. Are most shooters in the same way where if you die, you have to start the stage over? I thought you would respawn lol.

Anyways, I'm sort of playing Final Lap Twin. Unique game, but I can't even win any races LOL
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Post by: roflmao on 04/26/2012, 04:55 PM
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 04/26/2012, 04:35 PMCan't even get past the first stage in that game. The first boss is fine, but after that it's just difficult. Are most shooters in the same way where if you die, you have to start the stage over? I thought you would respawn lol.
In Blazing Lazers there are some powerup spheres that cycle through different powerups (I-IV or the different 2nd tier abilities).  Whe you shoot them they stop cycling for a moment.  If you shoot them a ton, they will eventually start flashing and moving back towards the top of the screen. If you pick them up when they are flashing like that, then your ship starts off in the same spot as where you died.  

Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 04/26/2012, 04:35 PMAnyways, I'm sort of playing Final Lap Twin. Unique game, but I can't even win any races LOL
Well at least when you lose you still end up getting more money.  :)  After a couple of upgrades and some track memorization, you should be able to whip through most of the random battles pretty easily.  The bosses can be pretty tricky, though, if I remember correctly. I started playing through this again a few months ago and really enjoyed it, but moved on to something else after about the second boss.  I'll have to pick it up again.  I hate those passwords....
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Post by: SMF on 04/26/2012, 05:56 PM
Really getting into some R-Type again. I beat it as a kid trying to get threw it again. The screen flashed brings back sooo many memories lol.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/26/2012, 06:21 PM
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 04/26/2012, 04:35 PMCan't even get past the first stage in that game. The first boss is fine, but after that it's just difficult. Are most shooters in the same way where if you die, you have to start the stage over? I thought you would respawn lol.

Anyways, I'm sort of playing Final Lap Twin. Unique game, but I can't even win any races LOL
Blazing Lazers is know as one of the easier shoot 'em ups on the system there's 9 stages and shit goes down on the 9 stage. Don't be discouraged though memorizing patterns through several playthrough will get you further in, and make sure you pick up the shield It makes things easy.
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Post by: jperryss on 04/26/2012, 08:25 PM
Finally did it!
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/433791/2012-04-26_19-56-18_346.jpg)

A nearly maxed out weapon III + homing missiles ended up doing the trick on stage 9 where I was having so much trouble. After how rough this level was, the boss fight didn't end up being too bad and I got through on my first attempt.

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. I like shooters but I'm not very good at 'em and could probably count all the turbob shmups I've cleared on one hand. As frustrating as this one got, I just couldn't stop playing it, and it was a satisfying clear.

Now I can finally move on. Yay.  :D
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Post by: roflmao on 04/26/2012, 08:51 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/26/2012, 08:25 PMFinally did it!
A nearly maxed out weapon III + homing missiles ended up doing the trick on stage 9 where I was having so much trouble. After how rough this level was, the boss fight didn't end up being too bad and I got through on my first attempt.

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. I like shooters but I'm not very good at 'em and could probably count all the turbob shmups I've cleared on one hand. As frustrating as this one got, I just couldn't stop playing it, and it was a satisfying clear.

Now I can finally move on. Yay.  :D
Sweet!  Congratulations!
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Post by: SMF on 04/26/2012, 09:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/26/2012, 08:51 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/26/2012, 08:25 PMFinally did it!
A nearly maxed out weapon III + homing missiles ended up doing the trick on stage 9 where I was having so much trouble. After how rough this level was, the boss fight didn't end up being too bad and I got through on my first attempt.

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. I like shooters but I'm not very good at 'em and could probably count all the turbob shmups I've cleared on one hand. As frustrating as this one got, I just couldn't stop playing it, and it was a satisfying clear.

Now I can finally move on. Yay.  :D
Sweet!  Congratulations!
Yes congrats, Easy to keep plaing when the Blazeing Lazers music is soooo badass.
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Post by: esteban on 04/26/2012, 09:10 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/26/2012, 08:25 PMFinally did it!
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/433791/2012-04-26_19-56-18_346.jpg)

Now I can finally move on. Yay.  :D
Congratulations! I loved how graceful (and unexpected!) the final boss "lady" was....the world needs more games with elegance like that!
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Post by: jperryss on 04/26/2012, 09:39 PM
Playing through this one really reminded me of The Guardian Legend, which I own for the NES, and loved as a kid but have not played through in many years. You can definitely see the similarities in the two games, especially the eyeball mid-boss and the stage 8 skull boss with the eyes. I think I recognized some of the sound effects too. I understand Compile developed both games, which would explain the similarities.

Quote from: esteban on 04/26/2012, 09:10 PMCongratulations! I loved how graceful (and unexpected!) the final boss "lady" was....the world needs more games with elegance like that!
Yep, definitely! It was kind of a nice touch after such a hellish level. The very final part was a little frantic though.

Any recommendations on US shmups with comparable difficulty? Sadly I've got a bunch of TG and PCE hueys that have been neglected since I bought them, but now that I have some more time I plan on finally giving them a go. With the exception of Deep Blue and Sinistron, I think I've got every other US shooter (some are PCE versions though). I'd like to work my way up in difficulty.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 04/26/2012, 11:29 PM
I've been playing Galaga 90 and I have been loving it!

PCE is Street Fighter 2 Championship Edition....with the stranded 2 button controller lol!!!
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Post by: chany60126 on 04/26/2012, 11:47 PM
Quote from: jperryss on 04/26/2012, 09:39 PMPlaying through this one really reminded me of The Guardian Legend, which I own for the NES, and loved as a kid but have not played through in many years. You can definitely see the similarities in the two games, especially the eyeball mid-boss and the stage 8 skull boss with the eyes. I think I recognized some of the sound effects too. I understand Compile developed both games, which would explain the similarities.

Quote from: esteban on 04/26/2012, 09:10 PMCongratulations! I loved how graceful (and unexpected!) the final boss "lady" was....the world needs more games with elegance like that!
Yep, definitely! It was kind of a nice touch after such a hellish level. The very final part was a little frantic though.

Any recommendations on US shmups with comparable difficulty? Sadly I've got a bunch of TG and PCE hueys that have been neglected since I bought them, but now that I have some more time I plan on finally giving them a go. With the exception of Deep Blue and Sinistron, I think I've got every other US shooter (some are PCE versions though). I'd like to work my way up in difficulty.
Cyber Core is another game that eases you through the first few levels like Blazing Lazers, but then gets hectic later on around stage 5 or 6. It's a very underrated game IMO. I love the bug theme power-ups. :)
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Post by: jperryss on 04/27/2012, 12:51 PM
Quote from: chany60126 on 04/26/2012, 11:47 PMCyber Core is another game that eases you through the first few levels like Blazing Lazers, but then gets hectic later on around stage 5 or 6. It's a very underrated game IMO. I love the bug theme power-ups. :)
I definitely remember Cyber Core being one that I liked and probably gave up on way too quickly. I think I'd bought a bunch of PCE games at the same time as this, which didn't help. I will pop this one in in the next day or two. Thanks!
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Post by: jlued686 on 04/27/2012, 01:06 PM
I busted out Psychosis again last night and played for a good while. Only the second time I've played the game, and I'm glad I went back to it. The music's sorta annoying, but in a good way. It fits the whole theme of the game pretty well. I love the effect of the power-ups bursting in from "behind" the screen, and the enemies are just fucked up. Also in a good way.

The game's not "great", by any means, but it is one of the most unique shmups I've played; especially thematically.
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Post by: roflmao on 04/27/2012, 01:39 PM
I spent some time last night playing Kyukyoku Tiger, and I'm getting better at it! :)  Made it to Stage 5 before reaching the continue screen.  That helicopter take-off sound is pretty rad.  I'm surprised it never had a US release, since it was released for the NES and Genesis.
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Post by: esteban on 04/28/2012, 01:29 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/27/2012, 01:06 PMI busted out Psychosis again last night and played for a good while. Only the second time I've played the game, and I'm glad I went back to it. The music's sorta annoying, but in a good way. It fits the whole theme of the game pretty well. I love the effect of the power-ups bursting in from "behind" the screen, and the enemies are just fucked up. Also in a good way.

The game's not "great", by any means, but it is one of the most unique shmups I've played; especially thematically.
Yes, I agree that Psychosis has a lot of personality—if only the game itself were better!

At the very least: Psychosis > Bravoman's horizontal shoot-em-up

 :pcgs:
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Post by: VestCunt on 04/28/2012, 11:25 PM
I logged more time on Impossamole today than ever before (about an hour). The bad hit detection reminds me of Legendary Axe. While LA overcame this flaw by keeping the onscreen enemies to a minimum and giving them predicable attack patterns, the enemies in Impossamole are limitless, fast, and mostly unavoidable.  Were it not for the shitty hit detection and relentless baddies, Impossamole would be a good game.  The music and grafx are solid, the play control is good as far as jumping and moving are concerned, there's plenty to explore, and they even put in a cute little intro. Reading the manual, I was happy to learn that stages can be played in any order by pressing the select button, allowing players to reach an impasse on ALL of the stages before permanently shelving the game. In all seriousness though, I have a new respect for poor old Monty and beating the first level was kind of fun.

Also played Space Harrier, Legendary Axe, and Outrun on "hard" for the first time.

Quote from: esteban on 04/28/2012, 01:29 PMAt the very least: Psychosis > Bravoman's horizontal shoot-em-up
And Shockman's shooting levels!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/29/2012, 01:17 AM
Bonks Adventure to 3rd level boss, Blazing Lazers to 9th level with out dying and then... bam! Deja Vu
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Post by: Keith Courage on 04/29/2012, 02:22 AM
I am playing Veigues Tactical Gladiator. I keep dying on the last boss cause the level itself tears me up on the way there.
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Post by: motdelbourt on 04/29/2012, 02:45 AM
Aldynes, first play ever. Made it to the first boss. Took a lot of tries but finally became his boss.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 04/29/2012, 05:55 PM
BLAZING LAZERS COMPLETED!!!!! YES!!!!! It was my first time making it to the final boss, and compared to the actual level the boss is a cake walk. When I saw the closing cinematic I had chills going down my spine. BL was the first game I ever bought and to finally complete feels amazing.
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Post by: jperryss on 04/29/2012, 07:03 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 04/29/2012, 05:55 PMBLAZING LAZERS COMPLETED!!!!! YES!!!!!
Nice!
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Post by: 420GOAT on 04/30/2012, 07:20 PM
sidearms just got it today...one my all time favorite arcade games.
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Post by: joeawesome on 05/01/2012, 01:29 PM
Last game I played was Gate of Thunder. No matter how many times I beat it (on easy), it's still fun. And I love the last level's music. Easily the catchiest tune I've heard on the system.
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Post by: tpivette on 05/01/2012, 07:30 PM
Just tried Ninja Spirit for the first time today, sadly, I couldnt make it past the second boss (the one who climbs trees)

Ive got the US Cadash, Street Fighter 2, Ninja Gaiden, and Castlevania X all coming in the mail soon. Can't wait to start playing that lineup!
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Post by: Sadler on 05/01/2012, 08:04 PM
Quote from: tpivette on 05/01/2012, 07:30 PMJust tried Ninja Spirit for the first time today, sadly, I couldnt make it past the second boss (the one who climbs trees)
Definitely one of my favorites! :D For that boss I have the easiest time using powered up bombs. Honestly, unless there are a shit ton of projectiles coming my way, I find the powered up bomb to be the best weapon.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/01/2012, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I use the bomb weapon for all the bosses.  I find each of the other weapons is handy for different levels.  The sword is great for the first and second level, the grappling hook is good for the cliff climbing level, and the ninja stars are what I use for the   second to last level.  The bombs get full time duty on the last level and on the indoors level with those guys with the grappling hooks.  Oh I used to hate those guys...

If you ever get stuck, you can watch a playthrough I put on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLECCBEB9F498CF3AF&feature=plcp  It's not a perfect run ( I think I died twice...) but you can see how I got through the levels (what weapons I used) and how I defeated the bosses.  Others probably have different techniques, though.

EDIT: Today I've been playing Kyukyoku Tiger via Ootake trying to find a good way to record gameplay via emulator.  This game is too much fun. There's so much stuff on the screen trying to kill you!
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Post by: roflmao on 05/11/2012, 04:50 PM
I played through "The Mummies Curse" in Sherlock Holmes today. :D 

Haven't done that in probably 15 years.  I don't think I ever solved the other 2 mysteries.  And I don't know if I ever will. :P
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Post by: thesteve on 05/11/2012, 05:09 PM
R-Type
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Post by: city41 on 05/11/2012, 07:25 PM
Just beat Ys 1. Taking a detour over to Dragon's Curse before tackling Ys 2.
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Post by: cabbage on 05/11/2012, 08:49 PM
I had been taking a break from my Cychorider addiction to cool down on some Bomberman '93... but I can't stay away forever...

Quote from: city41 on 05/11/2012, 07:25 PMJust beat Ys 1. Taking a detour over to Dragon's Curse before tackling Ys 2.
Great games, and interesting idea to stagger in Dragon's Curse. I tend to find myself losing steam and hardly wanting to finish about 2/3 of the way through Ys2 when I play them in succession. Dragon's Curse would make a nice diversion and probably Ys seems fresh again after that.
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Post by: jlued686 on 05/11/2012, 11:14 PM
Just played a bunch of Dynastic Hero. Why didn't anyone tell me Ocarina of Time ripped off its entire shtick from this game?
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Post by: city41 on 05/11/2012, 11:21 PM
Quote from: cabbage on 05/11/2012, 08:49 PMGreat games, and interesting idea to stagger in Dragon's Curse. I tend to find myself losing steam and hardly wanting to finish about 2/3 of the way through Ys2 when I play them in succession. Dragon's Curse would make a nice diversion and probably Ys seems fresh again after that.
Yeah, I can't play through a series one after the other. Even if Ys 1 is very short. I'm the same way with books, movies, etc.

Dragon's Curse is a really great game. My first exposure to Wonderboy. Makes me want to pick the other Wonderboy games up.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/11/2012, 11:21 PM
Quote from: thesteve on 05/11/2012, 05:09 PMR-Type
Reminiscent rant:

Back in my college days I rented a house with a bunch of high school friends and one of my housemates would come into my room every night to play R-Type on my TG-16.  This went on for months and he eventually made it to the last level (farther than I ever did, and ever will) and eventually gave up.  I think beer and Bomberman won him over, but it was awesome to see what the later levels looked like, as I never had the patience to get as far as he did.
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Post by: thesteve on 05/11/2012, 11:49 PM
i think im better now than 20 years ago.
ive been getting to the LVL4 boss, but dont recall the level at all
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Post by: esteban on 05/12/2012, 08:45 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/11/2012, 11:14 PMJust played a bunch of Dynastic Hero. Why didn't anyone tell me Ocarina of Time ripped off its entire shtick from this game?
I think I still have notecards (buried under stamps, envelopes and discarded Plan-B packaging materials) with the little jingles you have to play: II, I, II, I, II, II, II, I, I, I, II, II, II...

Seriously, though, even though the tunes were short, I could never memorize them.  I had to write it down  :pcgs:



Quote from: thesteve on 05/11/2012, 11:49 PMi think im better now than 20 years ago.
ive been getting to the LVL4 boss, but dont recall the level at all
You are referring, of course, to Hatris.

Speaking of Hatris, I firmly believe that if all of its art assests were re-purposed as a Galaga clone, I would absolutely LOVE the result.

On the flip side, I am not sure if R-Type's art assets would make for a good Tetris clone...



Quote from: guest on 04/28/2012, 11:25 PMI logged more time on Impossamole today than ever before (about an hour). The bad hit detection reminds me of Legendary Axe. While LA overcame this flaw by keeping the onscreen enemies to a minimum and giving them predicable attack patterns, the enemies in Impossamole are limitless, fast, and mostly unavoidable.  Were it not for the shitty hit detection and relentless baddies, Impossamole would be a good game.  The music and grafx are solid, the play control is good as far as jumping and moving are concerned, there's plenty to explore, and they even put in a cute little intro. Reading the manual, I was happy to learn that stages can be played in any order by pressing the select button, allowing players to reach an impasse on ALL of the stages before permanently shelving the game. In all seriousness though, I have a new respect for poor old Monty and beating the first level was kind of fun.

Also played Space Harrier, Legendary Axe, and Outrun on "hard" for the first time.

Quote from: esteban on 04/28/2012, 01:29 PMAt the very least: Psychosis > Bravoman's horizontal shoot-em-up
And Shockman's shooting levels!
I have beaten Impossamole many times and there is an odd sense of gratification that percolates through your flesh upon finishing the game. Sadly, though, it is not nearly as gratifying as it should be.

I kind of wish there was a debug mode where you could just play the bosses, or, for me, the final boss: the only reason I kept playing Impossamole was because I wanted to see the final boss again. The battle is pretty standard, but it was fun to see a "huge" oppononent that didn't fit on the screen. Granted, the character design of the final boss is basic (not nearly as interesting, detailed or animated like Jagu from Legendary Axe), but it was a small drill in a no-frills platformer.

I agree that this had the potential to be an OK game, but I would have wanted vastly more interesting character designs for the enemies!!! The enemies were not nearly as captivating, as, say, Hatris. I'm serious. The derbies and berets in Hatris are more alluring.

Impossamole could have been a charming little game.
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Post by: BlueBMW on 05/12/2012, 10:00 AM
Pulled out Valis 1 on PCE for the first time last night.  It seemed a lot better than Valis II to me...
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/12/2012, 11:26 AM
I attempted another run at Victoly Run earlier today.

I'm amazed to see my opinion is still the same as it was 9 years ago (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=273.0).

It sucks.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 05/12/2012, 11:47 AM
Ninja Spirit complete! I got this as a Christmas present two years ago, one of the best platformers on the system
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Post by: jlued686 on 05/12/2012, 12:18 PM
I may be nuts, but I still like Impossamole. Yeah, there are a lot of things about it that suck, but I learned to "play around" those things. It got to the point where I'd adjust my gameplay to the quirks of the game and eventually finished it. It wasn't easy, but it worked.

And that music...dear god...
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Post by: city41 on 05/12/2012, 01:01 PM
haha, I was pleasantly surprised by Victory Run. It's way better than I expected it to be, and having to drive carefully so your parts don't all disintegrate is a cool twist.
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Post by: jlued686 on 05/13/2012, 12:45 PM
Speaking of Victory Run, I played a bit of Chase HQ the other night. First time I'd ever played the Turbo version. It reminds me of Victory Run in terms of perspective, but it's a lot faster and more exciting. That said, the trade-off seems to be that it doesn't run very smoothly and the gameplay is extremely repetitive. I suppose that's to be expected from an arcade racer from the late 80s, though.
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Post by: VestCunt on 05/13/2012, 03:15 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 05/12/2012, 11:26 AMI attempted another run at Victoly Run earlier today.
I'm amazed to see my opinion is still the same as it was 9 years ago (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=273.0).
It sucks.
Your review kind of missed the point. Victory Run looks and feels like a standard racer, but it calls for a completely different driving strategy than Outrun or Rad Racer:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=9808.msg173375#msg173375

Not for everyone, but it doesn't suck.
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Post by: BigusSchmuck on 05/13/2012, 03:35 PM
Been playing Last Armageddon on and off for the past week or so. Can't really get into it due to language barrier and the lack of faqs kind of kills it. I wish I knew more Japanese...
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Post by: Sadler on 05/25/2012, 10:47 AM
Played a bit of a bunch of games in the past few weeks. New Zealand Story is super charming, reminds me of Parasol Stars. Momotaro Katsugeki is neat, but I won't pretend I got terribly far in it. Flash Hiders is pretty, but I haven't figured out the moves yet. I was under the impression that it's basically like SF2 (and Kabuki Itoryuden), but I had a *way* easier time figuring out Kabuki than Flash Hiders. I probably should try all the characters and maybe look at the manual. Also played a bit of Coryoon. It's cool, I think I prefer Air Zonk to it though. Enemy shots seem to blend into the background and I constantly get tagged. Also, finally got back into LoX last night, excited to finish up the first area this weekend!
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Post by: city41 on 05/25/2012, 11:13 AM
Been playing Dragon's Curse. I'm tiger man fighting blue samurais and realize my only hope is a good stock of tornadoes. So need to find a good spot to grind and pick up a bunch.

Also been working on Ys 2 slowly. Not really feeling it right now, might shelve this one and come back (not a dig on the game at all, it rocks, just not in the mood for it currently)
Title: "Dragon Spirit" - 5/25/2012
Post by: NightWolve on 05/26/2012, 12:18 AM
I didn't wanna just have my TurboExpress sitting there for another half a decade doing nothing after having gone to the trouble of a full capacitor replacement (http://youtu.be/yGH_eDS8Re8) to make it functional again, so I grabbed "Dragon Spirit" and gave it a whirl! Entered the code for 100 continues and managed to beat it in a couple of hours. Last stages were pretty tough at times, but I eventually plowed through victoriously (eh, with a quite a bit of continues, but who keeps count of that sort of thing, right fellas? Hehe!)! I noticed the ending text was pretty badly translated, which kinda surprised me - I didn't remember that, I probably didn't care to read it thoroughly as a kid...
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Post by: tpivette on 05/26/2012, 12:48 AM
STILL can't find the lantern in Dragon Slayer, so I've restarted in hopes of searching more thoroughly to locate it.

The wife and I have been playing 2 player Cadash in hopes of finishing it with the Ninja and Mage... so far, not much luck.

Still have to clear Dungeon Explorer with a few characters...

Game on!
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Post by: Robknoxious1 on 05/26/2012, 11:02 PM
I'm currently on Dungeon Explorer. I absolutely loved that game back in the day but haven't played it in many years (at least 15). I was always console hopping.

While I'm enjoying it I think the nostalgic memories had me overhyped. I'll go onto DE2 with more realistic expectations.
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Post by: 420GOAT on 05/26/2012, 11:34 PM
devils crush
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Post by: PikachuWarrior on 05/27/2012, 02:09 AM
I've gone back into Ys Books 1 and 2. Currently halfway through Book 2. It's a nice game. I've also been playing Cosmic Fantasy 2. I think I'm a little more than halfway into that game.

As far as hucards go, I started Neutopia. Currently on the second shrine. Cute game and I like the music.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 05/27/2012, 10:24 AM
I'm trying to set some time everyday to play through XakI&II.  It looks awesome and I will be playing it for the game experience with speed in mind, so will be using the walkthroughs.. :)

after XaK my next up will be Dynastic Hero.  going to try to beat it.
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Post by: SMF on 05/28/2012, 10:23 AM
Been playing R-Type, So close to beating it i can feel it.
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Post by: FiftyQuid on 05/28/2012, 12:00 PM
Galaga '90.  I didn't get far, but I still managed to impress myself.  I wish I had had this game back when I was a teenager.  So many more hours I could have wasted.  Ha!
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Post by: roflmao on 05/28/2012, 12:47 PM
I played some Gradius II yesterday.  Made it to the level after the Easter Island heads; the one with the columns that fall.  I don't think I've ever beaten that level. :)
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Post by: cabbage on 05/28/2012, 03:46 PM
Played through Bomberman '93 sporadically this weekend. Just watched the credits roll... tried to take a photo of the ending screen and my camera kept auto-focusing on the little monster faces, so cute! Maybe I'll do '94 or classic Bomberman next.
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Post by: city41 on 05/28/2012, 03:49 PM
I've still never really given a Bomberman a chance. I start the game and am immediately really bored. But people love these games, so one day I will push through and see if I can see the light. Sadly I've never had any friends interested in giving the multiplayer a go.

I just beat Dragon's Curse yesterday, great little game.
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Post by: turbokon on 05/28/2012, 11:56 PM
Speaking of bomberman, here is my wife playing bomberman 94 on the turbo express with composite video out. Bomberman is the only turbo game she plays beside me;)
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/superkon316/d5b476d0.jpg)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 05/29/2012, 01:21 AM
Quote from: city41 on 05/28/2012, 03:49 PMI've still never really given a Bomberman a chance. I start the game and am immediately really bored. But people love these games, so one day I will push through and see if I can see the light. Sadly I've never had any friends interested in giving the multiplayer a go.

I just beat Dragon's Curse yesterday, great little game.
Multiplayers what it's all about, if you can ever get 5 friends together it's awesome
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Post by: Obfuscate on 05/30/2012, 11:50 AM
We've done Bomberman 93 Tournaments at my house with friends. Everyone throws in 1-2 bucks a round winner takes the pot. Super fun. 93 is better for people who have not played as much since it's more basic.

My kids lover Bomberman 94 and we play that multi player also.

One of the best games ever!
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Post by: hoobs88 on 05/30/2012, 12:15 PM
Quote from: turbokon on 05/28/2012, 11:56 PMSpeaking of bomberman, here is my wife playing bomberman 94 on the turbo express with composite video out. Bomberman is the only turbo game she plays beside me;)
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/superkon316/d5b476d0.jpg)
What are you using for a video output cable for the Turbo Express?
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Post by: futureman2000 on 05/30/2012, 12:16 PM
I played a game of Power League 3 last night, and lost 26-4.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 05/30/2012, 01:33 PM
I started Beyond Shadowgate yesterday.
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Post by: turbokon on 05/30/2012, 02:00 PM
Hoobs, I'm using a RCA cable with 3.5mm earphone jack. Keep in mind that this is a composited video out modded TE.
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Post by: turbokon on 05/30/2012, 02:01 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 05/30/2012, 11:50 AMWe've done Bomberman 93 Tournaments at my house with friends. Everyone throws in 1-2 bucks a round winner takes the pot. Super fun. 93 is better for people who have not played as much since it's more basic.

My kids lover Bomberman 94 and we play that multi player also.

One of the best games ever!
I wish we could do something like this at our house. Not every one in my household enjoy old school gaming like I do.
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Post by: Mishran on 05/30/2012, 02:16 PM
Completed Exile 2:WP yesterday at long last and played some 1943 today. Blowing planes up is fun. :D
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Post by: VestCunt on 05/30/2012, 02:24 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 05/30/2012, 02:16 PMCompleted Exile 2:WP yesterday at long last...
Nice. I need to take another stab at that last tower one of these days.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 05/30/2012, 02:26 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 05/30/2012, 02:16 PMCompleted Exile 2:WP yesterday at long last and played some 1943 today. Blowing planes up is fun. :D
The US version or the Japanese version?
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Post by: Mishran on 05/30/2012, 04:25 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/30/2012, 02:24 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 05/30/2012, 02:16 PMCompleted Exile 2:WP yesterday at long last...
Nice. I need to take another stab at that last tower one of these days.
That Jinn boss before the end boss, is a mofo. Took me about 8 tries to beat him. ](*,)

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/30/2012, 02:26 PMThe US version or the Japanese version?
US of course... :P
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Post by: NecroPhile on 05/30/2012, 05:18 PM
Quote from: turbokon on 05/30/2012, 02:01 PMI wish we could do something like this at our house. Not every one in my household enjoy old school gaming like I do.
Evict the heretics!  :twisted:

Quote from: Mishran on 05/30/2012, 02:16 PM..... and played some 1943 today. Blowing planes up is fun. :D
Nice!  Even though it's not all that great, I really dig 1943 in two player mode.  8)
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Post by: city41 on 06/02/2012, 12:42 AM
I'm currently trying to beat, then 1cc, super star soldier. I can make it to level 8 no prob now. But for some reason the green mech douche is way harder on level 8 and I've only gotten past him once. I think that ship that looks like a bigger version of you is the final boss.
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Post by: PikachuWarrior on 06/02/2012, 01:57 AM
Over the last few weeks, I beat Ys Books 1 and 2, and yesterday, I beat Exile. Exile was a fun game, but overall it was uninspiring, storywise. Not currently playing anything on the TG at the moment (besides having to get back into Cosmic Fantasy 2). I hooked up my jvc x'eye again and have been playing random Genesis games, and played a level in Popful Mail for sega cd.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 06/04/2012, 05:17 PM
Just had a play of Jackie Chan and managed to get to the last level with 9 lives ... pressed pause for a break and knocked start!  Ahhhhhhh looks like another play tomorrow ;-)
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Post by: Jugbug on 06/04/2012, 08:22 PM
Just finished up original Bomberman.  Still have to get a copy of 93 and/or 94.  Hmmm, maybe I'll do some Bonk 2 next.  And I'm never not playing Lords of Thunder.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/04/2012, 11:52 PM
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/02/2012, 01:57 AMOver the last few weeks, I beat Ys Books 1 and 2, and yesterday, I beat Exile. Exile was a fun game, but overall it was uninspiring, storywise. Not currently playing anything on the TG at the moment (besides having to get back into Cosmic Fantasy 2). I hooked up my jvc x'eye again and have been playing random Genesis games, and played a level in Popful Mail for sega cd.
You should have posted this in the "completing ever US turbo game" thread, I'll add your completetions
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/05/2012, 12:10 AM
Got Cratermaze in the mail, popped it in and played through it in one sitting. It was really fun for the first 30 levels, but after that I got quite bored of it. Then levels all look very similar, the game uses two enemy the entire game and the music was very forgetable. On the other hand the core gameplay it quite fun and it controls perfectly. So in all I found it a bit mediocre
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Post by: JapanTokei on 06/05/2012, 06:58 AM
maybe with the Doraemon characters in the JP version it helps to dampen the boredom a bit further...

Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/05/2012, 12:10 AMGot Cratermaze in the mail, popped it in and played through it in one sitting. It was really fun for the first 30 levels, but after that I got quite bored of it. Then levels all look very similar, the game uses two enemy the entire game and the music was very forgetable. On the other hand the core gameplay it quite fun and it controls perfectly. So in all I found it a bit mediocre 
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Post by: tpivette on 06/05/2012, 07:04 AM
Picked up Ys Book 1 & 2 over the weekend and have been playing evey chance I get. Getting ready to enter Darm Tower... this game is really fun and surprisingly addictive. For some reason, I love running into enemies to damage them. Didn't think I'd like that style of combat
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Post by: jperryss on 06/10/2012, 07:56 PM
Been playing Ninja Spirit on arcade mode the last couple days and finally cleared it. Level 3 and the final boss were BRUTAL. I can't believe how much harder this game is with one-hit deaths.

Also, I swear that there are more baddies in arcade mode.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/433791/2012-06-10%2019.20.19.jpg)
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/11/2012, 06:08 PM
I have been playing Blazing Lasers.  I just got it last week.  I've wanted it for so long but I never got it for whatever reason.  I got a good deal though :)
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Post by: SMF on 06/12/2012, 04:46 PM
Slowly going thru Neutopia on VC. Love the Zelda clones.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 06/14/2012, 01:38 AM
I am not playing anythign right now but as soon as I get my CD base unit I will be playing Cosmic Fantasy 2  8)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/14/2012, 02:46 AM
Quote from: SMF on 06/12/2012, 04:46 PMSlowly going thru Neutopia on VC. Love the Zelda clones.
Have you ever played Golden Axe Warrior on the SMS?
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/17/2012, 07:19 PM
Made it to the space level in shockman before dinner
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Post by: Bernie on 06/17/2012, 08:06 PM
I dont play turbo games..... :-" :-" :-"
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Post by: DrBread on 06/17/2012, 08:08 PM
I've been playing a lot of Dragon Spirit, fun ass game.
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Post by: roflmao on 06/17/2012, 11:12 PM
Quote from: DrBread on 06/17/2012, 08:08 PMI've been playing a lot of Dragon Spirit, fun ass game.
Heck yeah!  And one of my favorite soundtracks to boot!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/18/2012, 12:06 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/17/2012, 11:12 PM
Quote from: DrBread on 06/17/2012, 08:08 PMI've been playing a lot of Dragon Spirit, fun ass game.
Heck yeah!  And one of my favorite soundtracks to boot!
Hell yeah, the level 6 music is rockin. I've been trying to play through it myself, it's a tricky game.
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Post by: roflmao on 06/18/2012, 12:10 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/18/2012, 12:06 AMHell yeah, the level 6 music is rockin. I've been trying to play through it myself, it's a tricky game.
Agreed.  I'm pretty sure I was able to beat it back when I was in high school (I was a nut for shooters back in the early '90s and this system fit the bill) but I haven't been able to beat recently.  I think my prime shooter days are far behind me. :)
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Post by: Nando on 06/18/2012, 09:35 AM
Been getting my ass handed to me at Cielom... :(   SO CLOSE to beating the boss too!!!  (Winds of Thunder)
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Post by: futureman2000 on 06/18/2012, 09:40 AM
I decided that I would try to win Boxyboy for the "win all the games" thing that we're doing. I got up to level 30 something and noticed that the pw's were all common 5 letter words.  I decided to try a random word for kicks. I put in "punch", and went to level 230. I don't know what happens between 30 and 230, but it does't look like fun... Somebody else can try this one.
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Post by: tpivette on 06/19/2012, 06:34 PM
Decided to put Legend of Heroes away for awhile and habe been concentrating on Ys Book 1 & 2. Currently I'm on Book 2 and just entered Solomon Shrine.

Also just started Cosmic Fantasy 2... guess I just can't play one game at a time!
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2012, 08:38 PM
On level 5 of Sinistron, trying to beat it but at this point I'm about one game over away from blowing my brains out.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/25/2012, 11:17 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2012, 08:38 PMOn level 5 of Sinistron, trying to beat it but at this point I'm about one game over away from blowing my brains out.
I've been playing it too. Been getting my ass kicked by it is better wording I suppose.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/26/2012, 12:37 AM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/25/2012, 11:17 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2012, 08:38 PMOn level 5 of Sinistron, trying to beat it but at this point I'm about one game over away from blowing my brains out.
I've been playing it too. Been getting my ass kicked by it is better wording I suppose.
I was just trying to show that the game was really frustrating, you know?
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Post by: Damon Plus on 06/26/2012, 03:49 AM
Air Zonk mainly. I can beat the first three levels quite easily, but the fourth boss kills me from time to time. The fifth level, however, is the one I just can't beat.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/26/2012, 05:09 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/26/2012, 12:37 AM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/25/2012, 11:17 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2012, 08:38 PMOn level 5 of Sinistron, trying to beat it but at this point I'm about one game over away from blowing my brains out.
I've been playing it too. Been getting my ass kicked by it is better wording I suppose.
I was just trying to show that the game was really frustrating, you know?
Don't feel bad Lil, I still can't get past stage 2! ](*,) I blame it on too many cheap shots. :P

Love me some Turbo, but damn are the shooters tough.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/26/2012, 10:13 AM
Been playing me some New Adventure Island lately trying to see how far I can get on one continue. Think I might run through some other platformers In the near future.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 06/26/2012, 12:37 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/26/2012, 05:09 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/26/2012, 12:37 AM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/25/2012, 11:17 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/25/2012, 08:38 PMOn level 5 of Sinistron, trying to beat it but at this point I'm about one game over away from blowing my brains out.
I've been playing it too. Been getting my ass kicked by it is better wording I suppose.
I was just trying to show that the game was really frustrating, you know?
Don't feel bad Lil, I still can't get past stage 2! ](*,) I blame it on too many cheap shots. :P

Love me some Turbo, but damn are the shooters tough.
Quote from: Mishran on 06/26/2012, 05:09 AM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/26/2012, 12:37 AM
Don't feel bad Lil, I still can't get past stage 2! ](*,) I blame it on too many cheap shots. :P

Love me some Turbo, but damn are the shooters tough.
I know what you mean bro, after failed attempts at beating Shockman (made it to the last level) and Sinistron (5th Level) my spirits were kinda low and I wanted to beat an easy game to feel good about myself. I took a look at my collection and realized there are very few easy games on the turbo. You've got the Bonk series, Ninja Spirit, and Kieth Courage but other than that I can't think of too many platformers that you can bharge blast through. For Shooter you've got Cybercore, Fantasy Zone, and Blazing lazers but even those have there tough moments. anyway I settled on Ninja Spirit play through it for the 5th time, great game.
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Post by: FiftyQuid on 06/27/2012, 09:43 AM
I went through a bunch of games last night.  I relived some of my youth with Splatterhouse, then tossed in Soldier Blade for the first time.  I was inspired by all the Solder Blade talk recently.  When it first started up it immediately reminded me of Blazing Lasers, but I realised quickly it was only similar.  Definitely a game I'm going to have to revisit.  Shockman was the next to be inserted.  I had never played this one either.  The pre-game part screwed me up a bit.  I had control, then I didn't, then I did again.  All of a sudden the logo drops and I'm waiting for something to happen.  It's a full two minutes before I realise I have to hit RUN.  #-o  I made it up to the second level.  This is definitely a game you need to memorise.  Finally I tossed in Final Zone II.  I didn't make it very far, but it gave me the opportunity to use my new TurboStick for the first time.  When I went to unplug the TurboPad the DIN connector popped off the end of the cable leaving me holding the pinless cable and leaving the pins stuck in the console.  They use glue to secure the pin in place?  WTF?  I managed to get the pin housing out of the console and plugged in the TurboStick.  It definitely made the game easier, but being left handed I kept wanting to cross-over my hands.  My CD unit doesn't sound that great (refurb) so I could only handle so much FZII.  Finally I tossed Air Zonk in.  This shooter is tough.  I'm not sure which companion is best yet, but I'm pretty sure it isn't SCUD.  It was a fun night in the basement at the Quid house.   :lol:
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/27/2012, 09:59 AM
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/27/2012, 09:43 AMFinally I tossed Air Zonk in.  This shooter is tough.
With some more experience, you'll probably find it to be rather easy (if not, try some Rayxanber II for perspective).  8)
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 06/27/2012, 09:59 AM
I was playing Vigilante.

but then I saved Madonna and banged her from behind.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/27/2012, 02:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/27/2012, 09:59 AMI was playing Vigilante.

but then I saved Madonna and banged her from behind.
Just finished Vigilante too, but no sloppy seconds for me. :P
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Post by: Dyna138 on 06/27/2012, 11:14 PM
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 06/26/2012, 12:37 PMI know what you mean bro, after failed attempts at beating Shockman (made it to the last level) and Sinistron (5th Level) my spirits were kinda low and I wanted to beat an easy game to feel good about myself. I took a look at my collection and realized there are very few easy games on the turbo. You've got the Bonk series, Ninja Spirit, and Kieth Courage but other than that I can't think of too many platformers that you can bharge blast through. For Shooter you've got Cybercore, Fantasy Zone, and Blazing lazers but even those have there tough moments. anyway I settled on Ninja Spirit play through it for the 5th time, great game.
I know the last level in Shockman is a pain to beat. I use Sonya and save her charge up move for the last boss to refill my health.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: Sadler on 07/01/2012, 10:54 PM
Been on a shooter kick lately. Played L-Dis and Soldier Blade this weekend; both are pretty sweet! The default ship speed in L-Dis blows, but the beginning of the game (all I've played) is pretty charming. Solider Blade is really impressive too. I love the Soldier games, but I hadn't played this one much before. The game play, as always, is spot on. The graphics, sound effects and music are fantastic as well! Really like this one! :)
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Post by: Mishran on 07/02/2012, 04:26 AM
Played some Air Zonk and made it to the last level. Have to defeat two Zonk bots, the level bosses again, and Drool all on one stinking level... Seriously??? Add this to the list of games I'll likely never complete. :-({|=

Finished off with a full game of Bomberman to cool my frustration. :P
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Post by: khog143 on 07/02/2012, 09:39 AM
I was playing Blazing Lazers yesterday.  Such a great shoot em up
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 07/02/2012, 01:00 PM
Got to spend a few solid hours with Emerald Dragon this past weekend.  :D :D

I've even continued on with my write up regarding the game.  Give it a read if you want.  ;)

http://hupack.blogspot.com/2012/07/emerald-dragon-journey-part-2.html
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Post by: MottZilla on 07/03/2012, 12:24 PM
Lately I've been trying to get back into playing my PCE DUO-R seeing how I spent all that money on it. I've been playing alot of Lords of Thunder, which is probably my favorite shoot em up. I've got a bunch of other games to get into when I have the time. But you can't go wrong with firing up Lords of Thunder. Once you get better at it and can breeze through the game you can just notch up the difficulty.
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Post by: tpivette on 07/03/2012, 06:52 PM
Agree with the above. I just picked up Lords of Thunder about a week ago, and its really fun. The music is awesome too. Wish I had bought this one a long time ago
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Post by: esteban on 07/03/2012, 11:12 PM
JoshTurboTrollX-16: You say "Abobo", I say "Tiger Road"...

(http://www.pcengine.co.uk/Images-Screenshots_S-Z/Tiger_Road_02.gif)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r3iiwHrr3cg/T_HPO7Kn63I/AAAAAAAAAM8/CnLd8JSjI64/s1600/101_5363.JPG)

Also: I have to read the other entries at HuPack now! (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 07/06/2012, 04:59 PM
I have been playing a lot of R-Type lately.  It is so much easier then Super R-Type.  I thought the Turbo was known for not having a flicker problem?  This game is worse the TMNT 2 Arcade Game 2 player mode on the NES.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 07/06/2012, 08:02 PM
Air Zonk, just beat the final boss some minutes ago. It didn't do it for me at first, but I like it more every time I play.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 07/07/2012, 10:36 PM
I was playing some Legendary Axe II tonight. For some reason this is one of my favorite pick up and play games I always come back to.
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Post by: esteban on 07/08/2012, 10:59 AM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 07/07/2012, 10:36 PMI was playing some Legendary Axe II tonight. For some reason this is one of my favorite pick up and play games I always come back to.
The reason?

BECAUSE IT IS ONE DAMN FINE HuCARD.

I wish they recycled the engine/assets of this game for a sequel. J

Critics would have rightfully called it "the same game", but I would have loved it. I want more of the same!!!

OldRover, do you hear me?  Make this dream come true. :pcgs:
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 07/08/2012, 05:34 PM
i beat download last night and started dragon spirit today. I thought it was going to be easy but the size of you dragon is so huge its really easy to get hit. Half the time I don't even know what hit me!
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Post by: thesteve on 07/08/2012, 05:53 PM
been playing neutopia on my express
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Post by: Dyna138 on 07/13/2012, 10:26 PM
Finally got around to playing Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu and I've been having a lot of fun with it. Although it's a little on the easy side the graphics and smooth gameplay make it a fun game.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 07/14/2012, 08:16 PM
Bomberman such a cool game :P
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/16/2012, 01:37 PM
Well, I haven't played any TurboGrafx-16 stuff very recently, but when I had it out about 3-4 months ago, a buddy and I played Cadash all the way through, some Sidearms, and some Battle Royale.  I'm really hoping to be able to play some more soon, but things have just been so busy...    :(
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Post by: jc78_2005 on 07/16/2012, 02:40 PM
Legendary axe, and keith courage, the former being a fav of mine.
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 07/16/2012, 02:55 PM
CAN'T . . . PUT . . . DOWN . . . AIR ZONK . . . EVEN . . . THOUGH . . . PULLING . . . OUT . . . HAIR!!!!!!  ](*,)
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Post by: 420GOAT on 07/16/2012, 03:14 PM
sidearms always kicks my ass. that and dc are my favorites at this time.
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Post by: jperryss on 07/16/2012, 03:33 PM
I'm finally giving Neutopia a shot.
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Post by: Vectorman0 on 07/18/2012, 01:40 AM
I'm trying to play through Boxyboy, but my motivation is starting to wane.  I'm up to level seventy-something and it's starting to get more challenging.
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Post by: esteban on 07/18/2012, 12:07 PM
Quote from: Vectorman0 on 07/18/2012, 01:40 AMI'm trying to play through Boxyboy, but my motivation is starting to wane.  I'm up to level seventy-something and it's starting to get more challenging.
I like Boxyboy, but you should probably alternate between it and another game(s), especially when you are frustrated. :pcgs:

Also, you might be more inclined to stick with Boxyboy if you play your own music whilst playing. It sounds silly, but it really helps (me at least) stay interested in many games...
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Post by: esadajr on 07/18/2012, 12:55 PM
Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball Bu: Soccer Hen on the CD
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 07/18/2012, 03:35 PM
I guess it's time to plop in the Bravoman and try too beat it finally. I hear I am in for a long haul on that one.
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Post by: Vectorman0 on 07/18/2012, 09:54 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/18/2012, 12:07 PMI like Boxyboy, but you should probably alternate between it and another game(s), especially when you are frustrated. :pcgs:

Also, you might be more inclined to stick with Boxyboy if you play your own music whilst playing. It sounds silly, but it really helps (me at least) stay interested in many games...
Ha! This is very true, especially for Boxyboy.  I think I started listening to my own music around level 20 or so.
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Post by: PikachuWarrior on 07/19/2012, 05:04 AM
Valis III. I'm stuck at Stage 5, the water stage. Been retrying for over 30-40 times now. I can get to the point where you freeze the enemies to jump the gaps, but after that, the platforming gets shaking and I die.

Haven't been this frustrated in a game in years :P It's almost to the point where I want to throw my controller.
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Post by: reno5 on 07/19/2012, 07:54 AM
Curently playing Side Arms and Silent Debuggers.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 07/19/2012, 12:20 PM
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 07/18/2012, 03:35 PMI guess it's time to plop in the Bravoman and try too beat it finally. I hear I am in for a long haul on that one.
Dude that game goes on forever, I tried to beat it a few months back. Good luck
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/20/2012, 11:56 AM
Just played Air Zonk for the first time last night for about an hour or so.

It was really pretty fun, although I couldn't get past the boss lineup in level 6.  I got to the big dinosaur finally, but I kept dying.  I must have continued it at that level 4 times or more, and I was playing on easy mode too.  Oh well, I'll have to give it another go later this week and try to complete the game.
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Post by: sauce55 on 07/20/2012, 08:58 PM
I played lords of thunder for the first time today Loved the music in the game.
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Post by: thesteve on 07/20/2012, 11:03 PM
just finished neutopia
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Post by: JapanTokei on 07/22/2012, 02:26 AM
Download 2 - man what a great underrated shooter.  They packed in a lot on a non super cd for sure.  It is also pretty difficult once I reach stage 3..
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Post by: esteban on 07/23/2012, 06:11 AM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 07/22/2012, 02:26 AMDownload 2 - man what a great underrated shooter.  They packed in a lot on a non super cd for sure.  It is also pretty difficult once I reach stage 3.. 
The title screen tune is :pcgs:.

I'm actually not particularly interested in "metal" soundtracks to video games (because they suck, usually), but I dig the tunes in Download 2!

As for the game itself: I like it, it's decent. Too bad MechaHitler doesn't make more appearances... it feels good to destroy   Nazi scum in a horizontal shoot-em-up.
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Post by: reno5 on 07/23/2012, 09:04 AM
Finished Silent Debuggers this weekend. Love that game even if it is easy and repetitive.

Now playing Tale Spin and SideArms.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/23/2012, 12:20 PM
I'm working on Emerald Dragon and yet again playing through Dracula X (it never gets old).
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Post by: Robknoxious1 on 07/23/2012, 01:03 PM
Dragon Slayer. It's the first JRPG I've played since the early nineties. I avoided playing them with the excuse that I would sink way too much time in games of that sort.

After realizing I'd spent over 600 hours on a single online FPS I figured that excuse no longer held water.
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Post by: esteban on 07/23/2012, 05:33 PM
Quote from: Robknoxious1 on 07/23/2012, 01:03 PMDragon Slayer. It's the first JRPG I've played since the early nineties. I avoided playing them with the excuse that I would sink way too much time in games of that sort.

After realizing I'd spent over 600 hours on a single online FPS I figured that excuse no longer held water.
Awesome.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 07/24/2012, 12:11 AM
I am playing ............ KEITH COURAGE .. thanks to Turbokon.. Awesome game .. :dance:
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Post by: jc78_2005 on 07/24/2012, 12:24 AM
It came from the desert! more, watching it than playing it, but, its just awesome lol
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Post by: fenix on 07/24/2012, 02:54 PM
I've been playing Super Star Soldier lately..... REALLY fun game once you get into it.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/24/2012, 03:15 PM
Quote from: jc78_2005 on 07/24/2012, 12:24 AMIt came from the desert! more, watching it than playing it, but, its just awesome lol
Yes, another cheese connoisseur!
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 07/25/2012, 08:49 AM
Download 2 and Metamor Jupitor!
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Post by: esadajr on 07/26/2012, 10:35 PM
Dracula X, Batman.
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Post by: Kaijuboy on 07/27/2012, 05:02 AM
Keith Courage, no lie!  Reliving the old memories!  :D  And Blazing Lasers too.
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Post by: tpivette on 07/27/2012, 09:21 AM
Quote from: Kaijuboy on 07/27/2012, 05:02 AMKeith Courage, no lie!  Reliving the old memories!  :D  And Blazing Lasers too.
My first two games for the system. Got the TG16 on my birthday, and 10 days later, Blazing Lazers for christmas. 1989 was a good year for me!
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Post by: bob on 07/27/2012, 09:39 AM
about to start the Final Lap Twin RPG today.
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Post by: geise on 07/27/2012, 10:21 AM
Valis II yo!
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Post by: esteban on 07/27/2012, 10:50 AM
Quote from: geise on 07/27/2012, 10:21 AMValis II yo!
Hell yes :pcgs:.
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Post by: Mishran on 07/28/2012, 09:15 PM
Played some It Came From the Desert until the games for some reason froze on me on day 3. Followed up with a play through of Final Zone 2. Game is very easy once you learn the layout of the levels and enemy placement.
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Post by: geise on 07/28/2012, 09:18 PM
I liked Final Zone 2 when I first bought it way back when.  I still play it evey now and then.  The first game is better, but I always have liked FZ2.  Haha, cinemas and all. :D

As for currently playing, I have been doing more pc-e with Kiaiden 00.
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Post by: jperryss on 07/28/2012, 09:21 PM
Finished Neutopia II today.

It was nice to see that they fixed the awful hit detection from the first game, but sucks that they ruined the fire staff (and the other two).
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Post by: Mishran on 07/29/2012, 08:06 AM
Played through Last Alert this morning. Followed that up with a few levels of Buster Bros. BB is one of the must have games for the Turbo/PCE in my opinion. Fun game that has aged like fine wine. :)
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Post by: geise on 07/29/2012, 08:44 AM
You know, I like BB better on the turbo/pce than the BB Collection on PSX.  Alot of it has to do with the CD music and the little images after every level.  It plays really well and is just all around fun.  Plus the fact is on the turbo makes it even more enjoyable.
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Post by: Mishran on 07/29/2012, 11:20 AM
I played Super Buster Bros. on the SNES back in the day and even it doesn't have a leg to stand on compared to the Turbo/PCE version. Then again, perhaps I'm just being biased. :-k
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Post by: khog143 on 07/29/2012, 11:22 AM
Jamming out on some Fantasy Zone
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Post by: bartre on 07/29/2012, 01:08 PM
Gate of thunder as always, but i've also been playing some addams family and kunio's cross country race thing.
can't quite figure it out, i get that different characters have different stats, but i dunno...
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Post by: MottZilla on 07/29/2012, 01:25 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 07/26/2012, 10:35 PMDracula X, Batman.
I've been playing Batman too. It's fun but definitely doesn't seem like any other Batman game. Dracula X is definitely one I need to revisit soon. And I know I will.
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 07/30/2012, 12:27 AM
I HAVE DECIDED THAT BRAVOMAN WAS PROGRAMMED BY A SCHIZOPHRENIC SADIST!
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Post by: Mishran on 07/30/2012, 05:08 AM
Gave Valis 2 my first real attempt at a play through. Did pretty good until Act4 which is kicking my ass. Too many cheap shots from enemies makes this a fairly tough game. Thank goodness for the save feature. How is Valis 3 in comparison? I have yet to give it my full attention.
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Post by: PikachuWarrior on 07/30/2012, 05:34 AM
Valis III is fun! Up until Stage 5 (water stage). It's still kicking my ass, so I'm giving it a breather for a few weeks to a month and then going to go back to it. That stage's difficulty is dependent on the player, but the general consensus seems to be that it's hard. Up until that point, the game is easy. I even tried replaying the game and getting as many 1-ups as possible, but then I lose all my lives on that dang stage :)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 07/30/2012, 09:28 PM
Popped in Gate of thunder and made it to the final level last night. Thanks again Matt! (Not referring to myself, the other Matt)
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Post by: esteban on 07/30/2012, 09:43 PM
Quote from: geise on 07/28/2012, 09:18 PMI liked Final Zone 2 when I first bought it way back when.  I still play it evey now and then.  The first game is better, but I always have liked FZ2.  Haha, cinemas and all. :D
I thought the story in Final Zone II was its strong point! I actually liked it. But the game itself is so mediocre (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcdsad.png) I LOVE THE TOTALLY RANDOM VERTICAL SHOOT-EM-UP HELICOPTER STUFF! I actually do like that this is in the game. I have a weakness for odd hybrid games...not that the shoot-em-up action is exciting (it's pretty blah...)




Quote from: Mishran on 07/30/2012, 05:08 AMGave Valis 2 my first real attempt at a play through. Did pretty good until Act4 which is kicking my ass. Too many cheap shots from enemies makes this a fairly tough game. Thank goodness for the save feature. How is Valis 3 in comparison? I have yet to give it my full attention.
Valis II is a cake walk. Don't worry, you'll figure everything out and realize how easy it is. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)

Valis III is better...and more challenging.



Quote from: T2KFreeker on 07/30/2012, 12:27 AMI HAVE DECIDED THAT BRAVOMAN WAS PROGRAMMED BY A SCHIZOPHRENIC SADIST!
I don't know if I've ever completed a level in it. It's one of those games that I say I'll "eventually get to play, for real, in a few months"... and here we are, 20 years later. Actually, I don't think I bought it until the late 90's.





Quote from: geise on 07/29/2012, 08:44 AMYou know, I like BB better on the turbo/pce than the BB Collection on PSX.  Alot of it has to do with the CD music and the little images after every level.  It plays really well and is just all around fun.  Plus the fact is on the turbo makes it even more enjoyable.
200% agreed.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 07/31/2012, 11:50 AM
I sat down and played an hour of Emerald Dragon again over the weekend.  You can follow along on my journey thus far on the Hupack blog site.  I'm trying to log pretty much everything I'm doing while going through this excellent RPG(Not really a walk through), just to keep track of everything.  I tend to take long breaks between plays at times, so it's best I don't revisit the game in 5 months saying "Oh crap, now where was I?".

http://hupack.blogspot.com/
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Post by: Mishran on 07/31/2012, 05:06 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/30/2012, 09:43 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 07/30/2012, 05:08 AMGave Valis 2 my first real attempt at a play through. Did pretty good until Act4 which is kicking my ass. Too many cheap shots from enemies makes this a fairly tough game. Thank goodness for the save feature. How is Valis 3 in comparison? I have yet to give it my full attention.
Valis II is a cake walk. Don't worry, you'll figure everything out and realize how easy it is. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)

Valis III is better...and more challenging.
I'm not a hardcore gamer and this is my first run through, so it's offering some challenge. Mostly the stupid random enemy pop up. For example, when fighting the 3rd robo dragon on Act 4, sometimes the flame men will keep coming from both directions during the fight.

I'm on Act 5 now and it's a cake walk for sure aside for the spiked balls that spin in circles while the conveyers move you backwards. Not easy to avoid getting hit by them.
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Post by: esteban on 07/31/2012, 05:33 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 07/31/2012, 05:06 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/30/2012, 09:43 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 07/30/2012, 05:08 AMGave Valis 2 my first real attempt at a play through. Did pretty good until Act4 which is kicking my ass. Too many cheap shots from enemies makes this a fairly tough game. Thank goodness for the save feature. How is Valis 3 in comparison? I have yet to give it my full attention.
Valis II is a cake walk. Don't worry, you'll figure everything out and realize how easy it is. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)

Valis III is better...and more challenging.
I'm not a hardcore gamer and this is my first run through, so it's offering some challenge. Mostly the stupid random enemy pop up. For example, when fighting the 3rd robo dragon on Act 4, sometimes the flame men will keep coming from both directions during the fight.

I'm on Act 5 now and it's a cake walk for sure aside for the spiked balls that spin in circles while the conveyers move you backwards. Not easy to avoid getting hit by them.
I hear you (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png).

I'm glad you are playing Valis II.
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Post by: Mishran on 07/31/2012, 06:46 PM
Valis II complete! :dance: Next up Valis III. 8)
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Post by: Kaijuboy on 08/01/2012, 02:20 AM
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 07/30/2012, 12:27 AMI HAVE DECIDED THAT BRAVOMAN WAS PROGRAMMED BY A SCHIZOPHRENIC SADIST!
Very true!  But there is something oddly compelling about the game and Dr. Bomb's awesome haircut...   :lol:
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Post by: Bernie on 08/01/2012, 03:09 AM
Currently playing Ys Book 1&2.  Next up is III.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 08/01/2012, 03:40 AM
Just finished Bomberman.
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Post by: esteban on 08/01/2012, 03:14 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 08/01/2012, 03:09 AMCurrently playing Ys Book 1&2.  Next up is III.
Holy cr*p, is this your virgin run through the game(s)?

Ys I & II was fantastic for me, even on the first few replays. :pcgs:

I love the music in I & II. I still maintain that I & II's music is superior to III's.

:pcgs:
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Post by: JapanTokei on 08/02/2012, 08:22 AM
I can replay YS I &II over and over and over again... it's the best game made in history of mankind imo.  lol. 

I never finished Part 2 though... damn Tennokoe bank failed and lost my saved game.. grrrrrrrrr

Quote from: esteban on 08/01/2012, 03:14 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 08/01/2012, 03:09 AMCurrently playing Ys Book 1&2.  Next up is III.
Holy cr*p, is this your virgin run through the game(s)?

Ys I & II was fantastic for me, even on the first few replays. :pcgs:

I love the music in I & II. I still maintain that I & II's music is superior to III's.

:pcgs:
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Post by: esteban on 08/02/2012, 11:21 AM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/02/2012, 08:22 AMI can replay YS I &II over and over and over again... it's the best game made in history of mankind imo.  lol. 

I never finished Part 2 though... damn Tennokoe bank failed and lost my saved game.. grrrrrrrrr

Quote from: esteban on 08/01/2012, 03:14 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 08/01/2012, 03:09 AMCurrently playing Ys Book 1&2.  Next up is III.
Holy cr*p, is this your virgin run through the game(s)?

Ys I & II was fantastic for me, even on the first few replays. :pcgs:

I love the music in I & II. I still maintain that I & II's music is superior to III's.

:pcgs:
Noooooooooooooooooooo! Failure of Tennokoe! (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: 420GOAT on 08/02/2012, 12:02 PM
PLAYING THE SHIT OUT OF RTYPE, sounds beautiful on the express with headphones. i fucken love the intro and music of level one...instant fucken classic!!! can you tell i love this game?
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/02/2012, 12:30 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/02/2012, 08:22 AMI never finished Part 2 though... damn Tennokoe bank failed and lost my saved game.. grrrrrrrrr
That sucks, but you owe it to yourself to finish it some day (soon!).  And look on the bright side - you get to replay the awesomeness leading up to the part where you lost the save!
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Post by: esteban on 08/03/2012, 07:14 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/02/2012, 12:30 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/02/2012, 08:22 AMI never finished Part 2 though... damn Tennokoe bank failed and lost my saved game.. grrrrrrrrr
That sucks, but you owe it to yourself to finish it some day (soon!).  And look on the bright side - you get to replay the awesomeness leading up to the part where you lost the save!
That is a bright side :pcgs:.
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Post by: Tatsujin on 08/03/2012, 07:44 AM
Quote from: 420GOAT on 08/02/2012, 12:02 PMcan you tell i love this game?
Everybody loves that game! who doesn't must be a lvl99 retard.

IT'S TEH FUCKING MAGIC GAME :D
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Post by: reno5 on 08/03/2012, 08:00 AM
I'll try Valis for the first time tonight. Got my PC-Engine Duo yesterday in the mail.
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Post by: Mishran on 08/03/2012, 05:51 PM
Been spending the past 2 days on and off trying to finish the ice cavern stage (stage 8?). The boss is a major mofo. If not for the fact that I'm very persistent, I'd have already given up.
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Post by: roflmao on 08/04/2012, 09:04 AM
I 1cc'd Star Parodier yesterday.  :D  It's not the hardest game around (by far!) but it's not very often I have enough time to play a game to the end.
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Post by: geise on 08/06/2012, 02:35 PM
Nice on the Star Parodier Clear!  Love that game!

reno5: Valis is awesome!  Enjoy! Congrats on the Duo system.

I had time this weekend and rocked out Side Arms, Keith Courage, and Buster Bros. in that order.
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/06/2012, 06:39 PM
Play to stage 5 in Gates of Thunder, but my Duo is having sounds problems and the music cuts off half way through the stage, I couldn't plsy through the rest without with music. :(
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Post by: geise on 08/06/2012, 07:58 PM
Wasn't this a Duo you won in a raffle from BlueBMW?  Has this happened before and if so was it only this game?  I'm sure this one would've had a cap swap if it came from bimmer.  That sucks man and definitely in a game like GoT.
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Post by: OldRover on 08/06/2012, 08:58 PM
Playing Vasteel to fulfill the requirements of the completion thread. :)
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Post by: geise on 08/06/2012, 09:02 PM
Good luck.  It was really hard for me to get into Vasteel, but damn it if I didn't finish it.  It was fairly painful.  Not a huge fan of the game.
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Post by: OldRover on 08/06/2012, 09:43 PM
I'm on the final map right now and have troops surrounding the last base... maybe 15 more minutes of play or so :)

EDIT: Finished. :)
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/07/2012, 12:16 AM
Quote from: geise on 08/06/2012, 07:58 PMWasn't this a Duo you won in a raffle from BlueBMW?  Has this happened before and if so was it only this game?  I'm sure this one would've had a cap swap if it came from bimmer.  That sucks man and definitely in a game like GoT. 
Yeah it does it all of the games, but Beamers hooking me up so it's all good.
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Post by: roflmao on 08/07/2012, 01:13 AM
I made it to the 4th world of Bomberman '93 today.  I think it's the farthest I've made it in this game since I bought it (back when it was new).  The end is  almost in sight!
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Post by: JapanTokei on 08/07/2012, 01:37 AM
I love R-type too... can replay it 1000 times and still never gets old... the only gripe is the slowdowns on the PCE/TG version sometimes get pretty annoying

Quote from: 420GOAT on 08/02/2012, 12:02 PMPLAYING THE SHIT OUT OF RTYPE, sounds beautiful on the express with headphones. i fucken love the intro and music of level one...instant fucken classic!!! can you tell i love this game?
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Post by: roflmao on 08/09/2012, 12:21 AM
Lately I've been playing a fair amount of Bomberman '93 and Order of the Griffon.  I'm currently most of the way through world 4 in Bomberman and am exploring the Wolves Den in OotG, though I'm pretty sure I've cleared it out. I can't believe I've owned Bomberman '93 pretty much since it came out and have never tried to complete the single player campaign.  It's always been my go-to multiplayer game.  It's good fun.  As is OotG.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 08/10/2012, 05:15 AM
Double Dungeons. Its fast-paced gameplay is addictive, even if its repetitive (As any good dungeon crawler, I must add). But I fear that when levels get bigger the game will be too annoying to play.
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Post by: geise on 08/10/2012, 07:20 AM
For the 20 some odd years I've been playing the turbo I never really gave double dungeons a chance.  I always found myself loosing interest after a while.  It's not bad, just there's other games I'd rather devote my time and effort to.
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Post by: reno5 on 08/10/2012, 07:38 AM
Waiting on my copy that i won in the raffle to get in so i can finally try Double Dongeons
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 08/10/2012, 08:28 AM
Finally played Neutopia, and passed it Dirth was kind of easy to beat. Now I just need to get Neutopia 2
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Post by: esteban on 08/10/2012, 10:47 AM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 08/10/2012, 05:15 AMDouble Dungeons. Its fast-paced gameplay is addictive, even if its repetitive (As any good dungeon crawler, I must add). But I fear that when levels get bigger the game will be too annoying to play.
I remember making some maps back in the day.

My brother and I played it, too, which was fun. I can't get anyone to play it these days....except for the same brother! We're too busy to really dedicate much time, though.

Dungeon Explorer 2 is what we want to play co-operatively :pcgs:.
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Post by: CGQuarterly on 08/10/2012, 02:27 PM
This morning I played Jackie Chan (awesome), Gunhed (too easy but still fun), and Kickball (which I'd never played before but found to be surprisingly fun.)

Chris
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 08/10/2012, 02:54 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/10/2012, 10:47 AMDungeon Explorer 2 is what we want to play co-operatively :pcgs:.
DE2 is so dang awesome. I haven't had a chance to investigate it, but I'm fairly sure they increase the boss HP for multiple players, making the boss fights incredibly tough, the more players you add. The other issue is that if you have 5 players, and only 1 survives the boss fight, only one gets the level-up, meaning you are going to have lots of lagging behind in levels. Finally, certain bosses (Damn Tree Dragon!) are a pain in the ass for multiple players - there isn't enough room for everyone to move to escape his attack!

It may sound like I'm negative towards multiplayer, but in truth I love it. However, expect the difficult to ramp up.
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Post by: DrBread on 08/10/2012, 04:00 PM
Banjo Kazooie reliving my childhood.
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Post by: blueraven on 08/10/2012, 05:51 PM
The Turbo Grafx version of moving to a different apartment.
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Post by: tpivette on 08/10/2012, 06:13 PM
I have many fond memories playing Neutopia when I was a kid... I just cant seem to find it for less than $30 shipped. Guess I may have to just accept it and get the damn thing. I remember it to be a freaking awesome game! Better than Zelda and for the TG-16! Its the ONLY game I had as a kid and cant seem to aquire today!

I always wanted DE2... after all the reviews and accolades on this board, I MUST have this game! However, it almost never comes up for sale/trade on here... and on ebay....  #-o
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Post by: Kaijuboy on 08/12/2012, 04:09 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 08/10/2012, 05:51 PMThe Turbo Grafx version of moving to a different apartment.
I've played that several times, although I feel its replay factor gets kind of old after a few times.
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Post by: meka on 08/12/2012, 11:06 PM
Just started Paranoia, didn't expect the fuck you after I beat the first level.
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Post by: Kaijuboy on 08/13/2012, 02:34 AM
Quote from: meka on 08/12/2012, 11:06 PMJust started Paranoia, didn't expect the fuck you after I beat the first level.
And before game rating were put into place!  Had the TG been more popular could you imagine the outcry!

Download also has cursing in it as well.
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Post by: esteban on 08/13/2012, 10:28 AM
Quote from: Kaijuboy on 08/13/2012, 02:34 AM
Quote from: meka on 08/12/2012, 11:06 PMJust started Paranoia, didn't expect the fuck you after I beat the first level.
And before game rating were put into place!  Had the TG been more popular could you imagine the outcry!

Download also has cursing in it as well.
What do you guys expect from a game where "the Devil Ugar slowly takes over your soul" (https://archives.tg-16.com/magazine_database.htm?col=main&val=psychosis)?

:pcgs:
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 08/13/2012, 12:25 PM
I have been playing JJ & J.  It is pretty decent so far as long as you don't use the sunglasses guy as he is too slippery.  The music is really good as well.  I can't believe how catch and fun the music is.
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Post by: meka on 08/13/2012, 04:59 PM
What do you guys expect from a game where "the Devil Ugar slowly takes over your soul" (https://archives.tg-16.com/magazine_database.htm?col=main&val=psychosis)?

:pcgs:[/quote]
I read the article on Paranoia, looks like I'll be playing this one for a while as you have to go through it twice like Ghouls'n Ghosts.
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Post by: esteban on 08/14/2012, 07:19 AM
Quote from: meka on 08/13/2012, 04:59 PM
QuoteWhat do you guys expect from a game where "the Devil Ugar slowly takes over your soul" (https://archives.tg-16.com/magazine_database.htm?col=main&val=psychosis)?

:pcgs:
I read the article on Paranoia, looks like I'll be playing this one for a while as you have to go through it twice like Ghouls'n Ghosts.
That's the Devil Ugar for you. :pcgs:.




Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 08/13/2012, 12:25 PMI have been playing JJ & J.  It is pretty decent so far as long as you don't use the sunglasses guy as he is too slippery.  The music is really good as well.  I can't believe how catch and fun the music is.
The original(?) composer of JJ & Jeff did a special show (3 songs) for friends a few years ago. It was on YouTube and we linked to the video.

UPDATE: I found the old thread!

   
JJ & Jeff, alive and well 2010 C.E.
(https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7738.0) (I highly recommend the excellent material contained therein)

For fans of the soundtrack, there's a link for: Takeaki Kunimoto (JJ & Jeff composer) LIVE 04/04/2009 (http://youtu.be/WXo_EwORbmQ) (the thread has several more videos linked!)
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Post by: Sadler on 08/14/2012, 09:05 PM
:D It's been far too long since I've seen this screen:

(http://i48.tinypic.com/2j26gev.jpg)
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 08/14/2012, 10:05 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/14/2012, 07:19 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 08/13/2012, 12:25 PMI have been playing JJ & J.  It is pretty decent so far as long as you don't use the sunglasses guy as he is too slippery.  The music is really good as well.  I can't believe how catch and fun the music is.
The original(?) composer of JJ & Jeff did a special show (3 songs) for friends a few years ago. It was on YouTube and we linked to the video.

UPDATE: I found the old thread!

   
JJ & Jeff, alive and well 2010 C.E.
(https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7738.0) (I highly recommend the excellent material contained therein)

For fans of the soundtrack, there's a link for: Takeaki Kunimoto (JJ & Jeff composer) LIVE 04/04/2009 (http://youtu.be/WXo_EwORbmQ) (the thread has several more videos linked
Sweet thanks for the link!!
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Post by: liquitek on 08/17/2012, 11:28 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 08/14/2012, 10:05 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/14/2012, 07:19 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 08/13/2012, 12:25 PMI have been playing JJ & J.  It is pretty decent so far as long as you don't use the sunglasses guy as he is too slippery.  The music is really good as well.  I can't believe how catch and fun the music is.
The original(?) composer of JJ & Jeff did a special show (3 songs) for friends a few years ago. It was on YouTube and we linked to the video.

UPDATE: I found the old thread!

   
JJ & Jeff, alive and well 2010 C.E.
(https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7738.0) (I highly recommend the excellent material contained therein)

For fans of the soundtrack, there's a link for: Takeaki Kunimoto (JJ & Jeff composer) LIVE 04/04/2009 (http://youtu.be/WXo_EwORbmQ) (the thread has several more videos linked
Sweet thanks for the link!!
Bets thing I have seen today!  Thanks!
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Post by: jlued686 on 08/17/2012, 11:53 AM
Played quite a bit of Tiger Road the other day. Really fun, but kinda frustrating game. I'm not a big fan of the weapons, as some of them don't seem very effective, and there seem to be quite a few cheap shots from the enemies. For example, there's a level early on with a moving platform that's just off screen. When you jump to it - BAM! - the screen scrolls and an enemy hits you.

I don't know that I'd have the patience to try to finish this one.
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Post by: esadajr on 08/17/2012, 12:47 PM
Cotton. having a hard time on stage 4, but nothing practice won't remedy
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Post by: Lilgrafx on 08/17/2012, 12:49 PM
Quote from: Sadler on 08/14/2012, 09:05 PM:D It's been far too long since I've seen this screen:
Nice! Love bon's revenge
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 08/17/2012, 01:35 PM
Just got a copy of Neutopia today so I have been playing that :)

It has some great music in it but nothing will top the overworld/heroic theme of the original Legend of Zelda
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/17/2012, 02:03 PM
Just played some Sidearms and some Yo! Bro last night.
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Post by: jperryss on 08/17/2012, 03:17 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 08/17/2012, 01:35 PMJust got a copy of Neutopia today so I have been playing that :)
It has some great music in it but nothing will top the overworld/heroic theme of the original Legend of Zelda
I'm sure it's partially due to the fact that I never played Neutopia as a kid, unlike Zelda, but to me it feels like a mediocre clone.

Be it the music, graphics, play control, or just the overall fun factor...Zelda just does everything a bit better.

Especially collision detection.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/17/2012, 05:32 PM
Quote from: Sadler on 08/14/2012, 09:05 PM:D It's been far too long since I've seen this screen:

(http://i48.tinypic.com/2j26gev.jpg)
Sweet Lords of Thunder poster! Nice shelving display too!
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Post by: Obfuscate on 08/17/2012, 06:17 PM
Since Spida1 Super Star Soldier review been playing that hoping to beat that mofo. Keep dying at the last boss. Soon he will be mine!
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Post by: 8bitForLife on 08/17/2012, 06:36 PM
pychosis
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Post by: blueraven on 08/17/2012, 07:27 PM
California Moving
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Post by: roflmao on 08/17/2012, 09:53 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 08/17/2012, 07:27 PMCalifornia Moving
I've played that one a few times.

You have my sympathies.

I've been playing Blazing Lazers some lately.  Such an awesome game.  Since my t-shirt concept thread, I *always* see the duck. (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10477.0) :)
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Post by: munchiaz on 08/18/2012, 04:54 AM
Played some Cotton tonight. Got to the Serpent boss and died. Game is pretty hard. I wish the hitbox of the characters wasnt so big
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Post by: SuperPlay on 08/18/2012, 04:24 PM
Had a go at Valis 2 tonight, for some reason it took me 2 hours to clear stage 4 .... May go for the clear tomorrow.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/18/2012, 05:00 PM
quality family time with Bomberman 94 and Dungeon Explorer II!!
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Post by: tpivette on 08/18/2012, 07:45 PM
Gonna drink some vodka and play some Ys Book 1 & 2 tonight! Going into Solomon Tower...
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 08/18/2012, 08:06 PM
Just passed Legendary Axe for the second time 8)
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 08/19/2012, 12:57 AM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 08/18/2012, 05:00 PMquality family time with Bomberman 94 and Dungeon Explorer II!!
Awesome!

I got Jackie Chan in the mail. Holy crap, that is a hidden gem of the console. Amazingly fun gameplay.
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Post by: Mishran on 08/19/2012, 08:21 AM
Been neglecting my turbo lately for my PC-FX. Gonna have to break out Bonk or Keith Courage so it doesn't feel forgotten.
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Post by: esteban on 08/19/2012, 12:18 PM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 08/18/2012, 08:06 PMJust passed Legendary Axe for the second time 8)
I love fighting the last boss, Jagu. I love typing the name of the boss ("Jagu"). Lots of fun (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png).
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Post by: reno5 on 08/20/2012, 10:41 AM
Playing Neutopia, Exile and Last Armageddon.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/20/2012, 11:10 AM
I spent a good portion of yesterday playing JJ and Jeff.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 08/20/2012, 12:56 PM
Spent most of yesterday with boxy boy . . . forgot how hard 249 was ... so close to the end.
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Post by: wilykat on 08/20/2012, 09:34 PM
R-Type 1 (TG-16) and 2 (PCE)
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Post by: sauce55 on 08/21/2012, 11:44 PM
Just bought ShockMan today for the TG16 from my local game store for only 19.99 great price for a fun game :)
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Post by: KnightWarrior on 08/22/2012, 12:03 AM
Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition with the 2 button Turbo Pad
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Post by: majors on 08/22/2012, 08:25 AM
After enduring Balistix and Super Volleyball, I had to play something decent...so a few plays of Dragon Spirit ended the night.
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Post by: reno5 on 08/22/2012, 09:40 AM
Neutopia finishing 5th dungeon... Love that game.
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Post by: esteban on 08/22/2012, 12:19 PM
Quote from: majors on 08/22/2012, 08:25 AMAfter enduring Balistix and Super Volleyball, I had to play something decent...so a few plays of Dragon Spirit ended the night.
You did it! Ballistix. I have not had the courage to stoop that low yet.

I played some Spin Pair, myself.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 03:55 PM
bought a bunch of games in a lot yesterday.  first up TV hockey ... wtf? next Battle Royal .... umm okay i kinda get it.  let's try Balistix futuristic, sports game, alien claw .........Oh man wtf again.  ALien Crush .. oh thank god it works like it's suppose to.  Dead moon ... OMG A REAL GAME!
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Post by: 420GOAT on 08/22/2012, 11:36 PM
bonks adventure and legendary axe....classic.
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/27/2012, 11:19 PM
Thanks to Keranu, I'm playing me some Mysterious Song tonight!
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Post by: Kaijuboy on 08/28/2012, 12:46 AM
Parasol Stars. I just love all the Bubble (and Puzzle) Bobble games.  :)
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Post by: majors on 08/28/2012, 11:48 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/22/2012, 12:19 PMYou did it! Ballistix.
Buddy came over last week and we even did some 2p Ballistix action. It might be marginally better when both players have no idea whats going on. I did get to drop the term "ball management" on him, there was some laughs ("uh, huh...you said ball" -Butt-head)
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Post by: esteban on 08/28/2012, 12:24 PM
Quote from: majors on 08/28/2012, 11:48 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/22/2012, 12:19 PMYou did it! Ballistix.
Buddy came over last week and we even did some 2p Ballistix action. It might be marginally better when both players have no idea whats going on. I did get to drop the term "ball management" on him, there was some laughs ("uh, huh...you said ball" -Butt-head)
You had me at "2-player Ballistix action".

And you're absolutely correct: when playing the game you ask yourself, "Is this what I am supposed to be doing? Is this really all there is to this game? Surely, there must be more..."

I don't think I've ever been cruel (sadistic) enough to ask someone to play Ballistix with me, but I think it might be the nicest thing we can say in a review: "Best experienced with a friend!"
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Post by: KnightWarrior on 08/29/2012, 11:32 PM
I played Bonk's Adventure last night and I got up to Round 3 Boss
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Post by: roflmao on 08/29/2012, 11:46 PM
Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo showed up at my doorstep today.  There was much rejoicing.

Then there was much swearing at the game when I died over and over.

And over.

And I loved every moment of it.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/30/2012, 12:03 AM
New Adventure Island...and just beat it!
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 08/30/2012, 09:58 AM
TIGER ROAD MOTHER FUCKERS.
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Post by: esadajr on 08/30/2012, 10:35 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2012, 11:46 PMAkumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo showed up at my doorstep today.  There was much rejoicing.

Then there was much swearing at the game when I died over and over.

And over.

And I loved every moment of it.
Alright! Welcome to the Drac X club.

I guess, because the game works on a Turbo, it counts as "what Turbo game are you currently playing?"
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Post by: esteban on 08/30/2012, 10:39 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2012, 09:58 AMTIGER ROAD MOTHER FUCKERS.
I never really got into that game. I gotta give it another chance. In the past, it simply lacked the charisma/addictiveness to pull me back. Maybe things will be different now...
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Post by: hoobs88 on 08/30/2012, 02:16 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/30/2012, 10:39 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2012, 09:58 AMTIGER ROAD MOTHER FUCKERS.
I never really got into that game. I gotta give it another chance. In the past, it simply lacked the charisma/addictiveness to pull me back. Maybe things will be different now...
I liked the arcade version of Tiger Road but the Turbob version did not appeal to me as much. I think it was largely due to "hit detection".
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Post by: jperryss on 08/30/2012, 03:52 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 08/30/2012, 02:16 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/30/2012, 10:39 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2012, 09:58 AMTIGER ROAD MOTHER FUCKERS.
I never really got into that game. I gotta give it another chance. In the past, it simply lacked the charisma/addictiveness to pull me back. Maybe things will be different now...
I liked the arcade version of Tiger Road but the Turbob version did not appeal to me as much. I think it was largely due to "hit detection".
Never played the arcade version, but I actually just recently popped in the TG version again for the first time in a few years, and I agree. The poor hit detection is infuriating.
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Post by: JohnRiggs on 08/31/2012, 12:56 AM
Just started playing Ys III again for the first time. Well, I've played it a few times on the SNES, but now that I'm playing it on my TurboGrafx CD, I'm playing it NOW for the first time :)
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Post by: OldRover on 08/31/2012, 02:16 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/27/2012, 11:19 PMThanks to Keranu, I'm playing me some Mysterious Song tonight!
^^^ made of win :D
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Post by: Damon Plus on 08/31/2012, 11:31 AM
Chase HQ. Better than what I tought of at the beggining, but not great. BTW, is the game rare?
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Post by: Obfuscate on 08/31/2012, 11:33 AM
Download - Pretty tits shooter for being a Hucard. I really like the weapon and life system along with the cutscenes make this a fun and original game.
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Post by: jperryss on 08/31/2012, 12:26 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 08/31/2012, 11:33 AMDownload - Pretty tits shooter for being a Hucard. I really like the weapon and life system along with the cutscenes make this a fun and original game.
In my top five PCE shooties, even not including the awesome engrish.
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Post by: Drakon on 08/31/2012, 12:53 PM
I'm playing lots of rondo of blood on my s-video modded pce with 1988 ifu and cd attachment.  Honestly it couldn't possibly look or sound any better.
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Post by: esteban on 08/31/2012, 02:05 PM
Quote from: Drakon on 08/31/2012, 12:53 PMI'm playing lots of rondo of blood on my s-video modded pce with 1988 ifu and cd attachment.  Honestly it couldn't possibly look or sound any better.
BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE THE THUNDERFORCE/SNES WAVY FIRE FX for the city inferno.

Oh well. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: Drakon on 08/31/2012, 06:41 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/31/2012, 02:05 PM
Quote from: Drakon on 08/31/2012, 12:53 PMI'm playing lots of rondo of blood on my s-video modded pce with 1988 ifu and cd attachment.  Honestly it couldn't possibly look or sound any better.
nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE THE THUNDERFORCE/SNES WAVY FIRE FX for the city inferno.

Oh well. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: motdelbourt on 08/31/2012, 09:53 PM
New Adventure Island. I've been playing the Wii VC version for like 6 months, on and off. Finally up to world 6. There should be enough dead Master Higgenses to build a bridge off the island.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 09/01/2012, 02:49 PM
playing one of my favorites- Dynasty Wars (Tenchi o Karau).  and actually finally uploaded my video review of it on Youtube, after making it back in Jan.. lol

http://youtu.be/VkgN0hYTh8M
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Post by: hoobs88 on 09/01/2012, 02:53 PM
Quote from: motdelbourt on 08/31/2012, 09:53 PMNew Adventure Island. I've been playing the Wii VC version for like 6 months, on and off. Finally up to world 6. There should be enough dead Master Higgenses to build a bridge off the island.
I just recently beat it for the first time. The music in that game is pretty sweet too!
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Post by: esteban on 09/02/2012, 11:45 AM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/01/2012, 02:49 PMplaying one of my favorites- Dynasty Wars (Tenchi o Karau).  and actually finally uploaded my video review of it on Youtube, after making it back in Jan.. lol

http://youtu.be/VkgN0hYTh8M
I totally enjoyed watching that! I always thought this was a strategy game! I totally want this game (I gotta look and see if I have it already...I may have picked it up for the soundtrack).
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Post by: JapanTokei on 09/02/2012, 12:11 PM
Estaban - glad it provided good background info for you!  you can try to play the arcade ROM first on Callus / Mame while you search for it :)

I'm a bit pooped.  one perfect minty complete copy showed up and I was gonna snag it, but got caught up in family conversations post dinner tonight and forgot... went for a very reasonable price too of 2300 yen.. normally this CIB (esp with reg card too!) goes for 5000 yen easy.  bah.
http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k156693155



Quote from: esteban on 09/02/2012, 11:45 AM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/01/2012, 02:49 PMplaying one of my favorites- Dynasty Wars (Tenchi o Karau).  and actually finally uploaded my video review of it on Youtube, after making it back in Jan.. lol

http://youtu.be/VkgN0hYTh8M
I totally enjoyed watching that! I always thought this was a strategy game! I totally want this game (I gotta look and see if I have it already...I may have picked it up for the soundtrack).
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Post by: motdelbourt on 09/02/2012, 02:01 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/01/2012, 02:53 PM
Quote from: motdelbourt on 08/31/2012, 09:53 PMNew Adventure Island. I've been playing the Wii VC version for like 6 months, on and off. Finally up to world 6. There should be enough dead Master Higgenses to build a bridge off the island.
I just recently beat it for the first time. The music in that game is pretty sweet too!
There's one track around world 5-3 that sounds almost like a chiptunes Beach Boys or Beatles Back in the USSR type song.
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Post by: esteban on 09/02/2012, 05:13 PM
Quote from: motdelbourt on 09/02/2012, 02:01 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/01/2012, 02:53 PM
Quote from: motdelbourt on 08/31/2012, 09:53 PMNew Adventure Island. I've been playing the Wii VC version for like 6 months, on and off. Finally up to world 6. There should be enough dead Master Higgenses to build a bridge off the island.
I just recently beat it for the first time. The music in that game is pretty sweet too!
There's one track around world 5-3 that sounds almost like a chiptunes Beach Boys or Beatles Back in the USSR type song.
Well, someone better make a video/mp3 comparing the two for us, dammit! :pcgs:

Please! :pcgs:
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Post by: roflmao on 09/02/2012, 08:14 PM
Mysterious Song!
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Post by: futureman2000 on 09/02/2012, 08:54 PM
I finally beat Rondo of Blood today! Once I got Maria, most of it was pretty easy. I guess I have to beat it with Richter to get a real ending? I was a bit disappointed with Dracula (playing as Maria), I killed him on my first try... Either way, this was one of the best games of the whole 16-bit era.
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Post by: reno5 on 09/03/2012, 06:22 PM
Neutopia

6 dungeons finished

Almost done
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Post by: Sadler on 09/04/2012, 08:10 PM
Still chugging away at LoX, but this weekend I played a fair amount of Hi-Leg Fantasy. I was expecting boobs and not much else, but I was pleasantly surprised! Yes, there are boobs, but there's much more than that here. The art work is awesome and the music is great. My gripes so far are minor. The encounter rates seem high, but I kinda feel that way about most games like this. The fact that you can't access your status screen in town also irks me. While I'm at it, I wish menu in general was smarter: wrap around—don't just stop at the bottom or top item, also don't go back to the first menu item whenever something is selected. Anyway, the game play is pretty standard menu based RPG. I still don't have any idea how to use magic, but that didn't stop me in Cosmic Fantasy 2. I haven't gotten that far yet: I've got the ostrich, crossed the river, fought boss in cave, but I really like it so far!

EDIT: I think I sort of defeated the point I was trying to make. I thought Hi-Leg would be some low quality glitchy game that people only cared about for the porn, but it's actually pretty well made!
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Post by: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 02:00 AM
Have not played my TG in a while, since moving, but I will be playing Bonk's Adventure when it arrives (in the 3-in-1 CD version).
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Post by: reno5 on 09/05/2012, 10:51 AM
Got my Turbo Express last night and played Air Zonk and Ghost Manor ! :)

Was the first time i played Air Zonk seriously and wow. Love the game !
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/05/2012, 02:46 PM
Put Ys Book 1 & 2 into the Duo Monday afternoon, watched the introduction, and then got dragged into a pool match that lasted the rest of the evening (interspersed with some 4-player NES Gauntlet II action).  The introduction looked great, I just hope that I can find some time to play it.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 09/05/2012, 03:41 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/05/2012, 02:46 PMPut Ys Book 1 & 2 into the Duo Monday afternoon, watched the introduction, and then got dragged into a pool match that lasted the rest of the evening (interspersed with some 4-player NES Gauntlet II action).  The introduction looked great, I just hope that I can find some time to play it.
Of course it looked great, after all it is an ideal utopia! :-D
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Post by: CGQuarterly on 09/05/2012, 04:25 PM
I just got Gates of Thunder in a trade with Beemer, so I've been playing a fair bit of that.  I also played some Dungeon Explorer yesterday.  I just got a TurboTap, so I'm looking forward to some 2-player goodness the next time my "Obedient" friend comes over.

Chris
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Post by: esteban on 09/05/2012, 10:00 PM
Quote from: reno5 on 09/05/2012, 10:51 AMGot my Turbo Express last night and played Air Zonk and Ghost Manor ! :)

Was the first time i played Air Zonk seriously and wow. Love the game !
Heck yes! Ghost Manor will infuriate you, but, if you stick with it, you'll find it oddly charming.

At least, that's what I thought, until I got stuck (mentally exhausted) at the 80-90% mark (my own estimation).

I have to re-visit Ghost Manor, because I really do want to give it another go. But it can be DAMN frustrating. And I loved Wizards & Warriors on the NES. I don't know, maybe I'm losing my edge :pcgs:.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 09/08/2012, 12:12 AM
Shockman and Forgotten Worlds as of this evening.
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Post by: chany60126 on 09/12/2012, 02:37 PM
I finally unsealed my copy of Loom that I've had for over a year. Made it through the first chapter. The gameplay is very similar to Beyond Shadowgate, but with a music element to it.
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Post by: 8bitForLife on 09/13/2012, 09:06 PM
soldier blade soon as the mail person drops of my modded system.
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Post by: meka on 09/16/2012, 07:14 PM
Super Star Soldier, just beat Star Soldier on the NES.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 09/17/2012, 02:44 AM
Quote from: chany60126 on 09/12/2012, 02:37 PMI finally unsealed my copy of Loom that I've had for over a year. Made it through the first chapter. The gameplay is very similar to Beyond Shadowgate, but with a music element to it.
Altough I don't have it for the Duo, I have always wanted to play it, as LucasArts games are usually of high quality, but I found the music-based gameplay a bit confusing. Is it easy to play?
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Post by: majors on 09/17/2012, 08:31 AM
Played some SSS also and a little Cybercore. I wanted to try the super weapon and "arcade mode" cheats.
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Post by: chany60126 on 09/17/2012, 09:43 AM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 09/17/2012, 02:44 AM
Quote from: chany60126 on 09/12/2012, 02:37 PMI finally unsealed my copy of Loom that I've had for over a year. Made it through the first chapter. The gameplay is very similar to Beyond Shadowgate, but with a music element to it.
Altough I don't have it for the Duo, I have always wanted to play it, as LucasArts games are usually of high quality, but I found the music-based gameplay a bit confusing. Is it easy to play?
The music based gameplay does take a bit of time to get used to at first, but it's definitely very playable. You get this musical distaff which works like a magical wand where you can perform various commands by playing a series of notes. It really helps to have the game manual when you play the game so that you can reference the different spells that you will learn as you go along. It is also critical to write down the spell notes on paper as the game doesn't memorize them for you. I like the game so far. The animations are pretty good and I like the puzzle elements in the game.
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/18/2012, 01:02 AM
Beat Steam Heart's a couple of nights ago, then played some Basted for the first time - seems okay so far, although my understanding Japanese is nonexistent. Then, I put Dracula X: Rondo of Blood in my Duo, and after playing just a little, I was like, "Where has this game been all of my life?"  The game is awesome!  I have just gotten all 3 of the aformentioned games in the last week or two, and they're all entirely new experiences for me.
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Post by: rsa2000 on 09/18/2012, 12:22 PM
Yes! Since I put in Rondo of Blood it hasn't been back out.  I suck at Castlevania games but I am determined to finish it.  Many rage quits but I am slowly progressing.
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Post by: esteban on 09/18/2012, 01:58 PM
Quote from: rsa2000 on 09/18/2012, 12:22 PMYes! Since I put in Rondo of Blood it hasn't been back out.  I suck at Castlevania games but I am determined to finish it.  Many rage quits but I am slowly progressing.
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/hany_in_the_sky.png) Hany, with a sudden burst of optimism, blurts, "You will conquer this beast, comrade. Have faith, comrade."
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Post by: turbokon on 09/18/2012, 02:41 PM
R-type, can't get pass stage 4. Not enough continue.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/18/2012, 08:06 PM
Quote from: turbokon on 09/18/2012, 02:41 PMR-type, can't get pass stage 4. Not enough continue.
Are you using the cheat to get additional credits?

QuoteSECRETS OF THE PROS!
Ordinarily you will be allowed only three continues in the game after you lose all of your fighters. But: At the title screen set your turbo switches up, and then press and hold select and Button I.  Watch in the upper right corner as the number of credits increases one by one from 3 to 21 for the control pad or 28 for a TurboStick.  Now quickly press the Run button before the game goes into demo mode.
From The Official TurboGrafx 16 Game Encyclopedia

 :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 09/18/2012, 10:49 PM
Playing some more Dracula X: Rondo of Blood, and it's still great, although a titch difficult.
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Post by: PikachuWarrior on 09/18/2012, 11:48 PM
Bonk's Adventure on the Gates of Thunder 3-in-1 CD. I find that I like (possibly even prefer) Bonk's Revenge. Maybe because it came out later and is more refined.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 09/18/2012, 11:53 PM
Playing Hit the Ice, this game is so cool. :P
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/19/2012, 08:25 PM
Been alternating between Darius Plus and...well...Darius Plus.  I was thinking I may have played Gradius or Thunder Blade somewhere in there...

Wait, am I in the wrong place?  Do PCE games count, or do they have to be turbob?
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Post by: KnightWarrior on 09/19/2012, 08:37 PM
Bonk's Revenge ...Round 3 was my best the first time around
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 09/24/2012, 05:50 PM
I'm going back to my roots and playing some Bloody Wolf.  I wish though the soldiers screamed when shot to complete the experience though.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 09/25/2012, 01:41 AM
Playing Legendary Axe II, so many memories!
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Post by: csgx1 on 09/25/2012, 01:54 AM
Chase hq....Seems a bit more difficult and frustrating compared to SCI. 

So you have to beat the levels twice to get a real ending?
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AM
Played some new games (to me) that I just got this week.  (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Gate of Thunder
Lords of Thunder
Dungeon Explorer II


All of the above games are really fun!  I didn't beat any of them, but I did give each one 10-30 minutes of play time.
I'm not sure which one I'm going to try to play all the way through first, but I do know that I'm going to try to get some friends together to play some multiplayer Dungeon Explorer II.
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Post by: VestCunt on 09/29/2012, 02:33 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMbut I do know that I'm going to try to get some friends together to play some multiplayer Dungeon Explorer II.
A total of two or three players is ideal unless you somehow find a bunch of Dungeon Explorer or Gauntlet veterans. 3+ players on the screen turns into a traffic jam.
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:55 AM
Quote from: guest on 09/29/2012, 02:33 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMbut I do know that I'm going to try to get some friends together to play some multiplayer Dungeon Explorer II.
A total of two or three players is ideal unless you somehow find a bunch of Dungeon Explorer or Gauntlet veterans. 3+ players on the screen turns into a traffic jam.
I was kind of wondering about that, and also about what would be the best team for 1-2 better players and 1-2 weaker players.
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Post by: RRR on 09/29/2012, 03:21 AM
Bonk's Revenge and Blazing Lazers.
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Post by: roflmao on 09/29/2012, 01:04 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week.  (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Gate of Thunder
Lords of Thunder
Dungeon Explorer II


All of the above games are really fun!  I didn't beat any of them, but I did give each one 10-30 minutes of play time.
I'm not sure which one I'm going to try to play all the way through first, but I do know that I'm going to try to get some friends together to play some multiplayer Dungeon Explorer II.
Yowza!  That's a handful of excellent games right there!  Congrats!
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 05:31 PM
I'm really liking Lords of Thunder, but it is definitely not very easy.
And what's up with the swords at short range?  That's just too cool!
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Post by: tpivette on 09/29/2012, 08:32 PM
Ys Book 1 & 2 here... just finished the canal and should be close to finishing this one! Finally!
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Post by: csgx1 on 09/29/2012, 09:04 PM
Giving Samurai Ghost a go.  Sword power ups are pretty sparse and seem to wear off so quickly.
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/30/2012, 02:20 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 05:31 PMI'm really liking Lords of Thunder, but it is definitely not very easy.
And what's up with the swords at short range?  That's just too cool!
Played some more Lords of Thunder today and beat a couple of levels before running out of continues.  This is a really good game, but I'm still learning it.
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Post by: jperryss on 09/30/2012, 09:31 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/30/2012, 02:20 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 05:31 PMI'm really liking Lords of Thunder, but it is definitely not very easy.
And what's up with the swords at short range?  That's just too cool!
Played some more Lords of Thunder today and beat a couple of levels before running out of continues.  This is a really good game, but I'm still learning it.
I think once you get used to it you'll find it's not that difficult. I suck at shooters but LOT is one of the few I can get through on Normal easily, and have cleared Hard mode once.

GOT on the other hand, I have only cleared once (and barely) on Normal.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week.  (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
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Post by: turboswimbz on 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week.  (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/01/2012, 04:49 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week.  (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.
Yep, as far as I know, it's exactly the same.  I was just so happy to get the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1, that I posted it up that way.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 10/01/2012, 05:18 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/01/2012, 04:49 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week.  (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.
Yep, as far as I know, it's exactly the same.  I was just so happy to get the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1, that I posted it up that way.
I was mainly curious, because I have a friend who collects bomberman. I'm trying to convince him to trade his Neutopia 2 for my extra Gate of Thunder CD.

Here is his current collection:

https://i.imgur.com/Hzwk1.jpg
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/01/2012, 05:52 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/01/2012, 05:18 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/01/2012, 04:49 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week.  (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.
Yep, as far as I know, it's exactly the same.  I was just so happy to get the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1, that I posted it up that way.
I was mainly curious, because I have a friend who collects bomberman. I'm trying to convince him to trade his Neutopia 2 for my extra Gate of Thunder CD.

Here is his current collection:

(https://web.archive.org/web/20201111213558im_/https://i.imgur.com/Hzwk1.jpg)
Nice Bomberman collection!

Looks like he still needs the SNES Super Bomberman Party Pack, and yes, you should convince him that he needs the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1 disk that secretly has Bomberman on it, although the disk has nothing on the cover which indicates the inclusion of Bomberman in the disk.
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Post by: wolfsaq2 on 10/01/2012, 08:09 PM
   Hello PCengineFXers,
I am currently playing Sinistron, which is an awesome shoot em' up! After I beat that, I will play Soldier Blade. I heard so many good things about that game, and I can't wait to play.
PS- Shout out to Vest!
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/01/2012, 08:20 PM
Quote from: wolfsaq2 on 10/01/2012, 08:09 PMHello PCengineFXers,
I am currently playing Sinistron, which is an awesome shoot em' up! After I beat that, I will play Soldier Blade. I heard so many good things about that game, and I can't wait to play.
PS- Shout out to Vest!
I just started playing Sinistron, not an easy shooter, but it is still pretty awesome.  haven't been able to get too far yet.  I like the music most of all I think.
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Post by: tpivette on 10/01/2012, 11:19 PM
Trying to defeat Darm... fucker is hard! Even with the Sheild magic and Goddess Ring I'm haviing difficulty! Damn flying... things... getting in my way!

I'm gonna try maxing out my EXP, maybe it'll boost my stats just enough to give me an edge
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Post by: runinruder on 10/02/2012, 04:05 AM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/01/2012, 08:20 PMI just started playing Sinistron, not an easy shooter, but it is still pretty awesome.  haven't been able to get too far yet.  I like the music most of all I think.
The music is really good.  Cyber Core has more great music from the same composer, incidentally.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/02/2012, 11:14 AM
Quote from: tpivette on 10/01/2012, 11:19 PMTrying to defeat Darm... fucker is hard! Even with the Sheild magic and Goddess Ring I'm haviing difficulty! Damn flying... things... getting in my way!

I'm gonna try maxing out my EXP, maybe it'll boost my stats just enough to give me an edge
Even so took me till try 3, a lot of it is luck.  but it is so worth it when you defeat him!!!
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/02/2012, 11:16 AM
Quote from: runinruder on 10/02/2012, 04:05 AM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/01/2012, 08:20 PMI just started playing Sinistron, not an easy shooter, but it is still pretty awesome.  haven't been able to get too far yet.  I like the music most of all I think.
The music is really good.  Cyber Core has more great music from the same composer, incidentally.
Incidentally I'm also playing cybercore, got a 2 for 1 2D shooter package in the mail.  I couldn't be happier.
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/02/2012, 10:57 PM
Played some more Lords of Thunder, and still couldn't beat more than 3 stages before running out of continues.

Then I played some Cotton for about 30 minutes, not getting too far into the game.

Then I played my newly-acquired copy of Renny Blaster for PC Engine and beat it tonight using the first guy.
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Post by: CPU64 on 10/04/2012, 02:08 AM
Quote from: guest on 10/01/2012, 05:18 PMI was mainly curious, because I have a friend who collects Bomberman. I'm trying to convince him to trade his Neutopia 2 for my extra Gate of Thunder CD.

Here is his current collection:
(https://web.archive.org/web/20201111213558im_/https://i.imgur.com/Hzwk1.jpg)
That's exactly what I'm doing, except with the ghouls n' ghosts series.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 10/04/2012, 03:56 AM
Parasol Stars currently.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/04/2012, 10:19 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 10/04/2012, 03:56 AMParasol Stars currently.
I LOVE PARASOL STARS!
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Post by: tpivette on 10/04/2012, 10:34 AM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/02/2012, 11:14 AM
Quote from: tpivette on 10/01/2012, 11:19 PMTrying to defeat Darm... fucker is hard! Even with the Sheild magic and Goddess Ring I'm haviing difficulty! Damn flying... things... getting in my way!

I'm gonna try maxing out my EXP, maybe it'll boost my stats just enough to give me an edge
Even so took me till try 3, a lot of it is luck.  but it is so worth it when you defeat him!!!
Maxed out my EXP and tried Darm again... wow, he was so much easier this time! Jus gaining one more level made my attack and defense that much stronger to where the battle seemed so one-sided.

Now that Ys 1&2 is cleared, I'm either gonna try Dungeon Explorer 2 or Ys 4 next...
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/04/2012, 11:17 AM
YEAH! Darm - molished!  I want to play 4 with the patch but figure I should finish 3 . . . been meaning to for a while.
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Post by: tpivette on 10/04/2012, 12:40 PM
I still haven't been able to find 3 for a reasonable price... there was one that's been constantly relisted on ebay for $50 which the manual had slight water damage. Figuring he'd want it to finally sell, I offered him $40. He counter offered with $47.. and I passed. The search continues...
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Post by: thesteve on 10/04/2012, 03:53 PM
your $40 offer says he isnt far off
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/04/2012, 08:45 PM
Quote from: tpivette on 10/04/2012, 12:40 PMI still haven't been able to find 3 for a reasonable price... there was one that's been constantly relisted on ebay for $50 which the manual had slight water damage. Figuring he'd want it to finally sell, I offered him $40. He counter offered with $47.. and I passed. The search continues...
hmm, that stinks thought you would have found one, I got lucky with the $35 copy I guess. 
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Post by: tpivette on 10/04/2012, 09:43 PM
Very lucky. Haven't seen one on ebay (or these forums) for less than $50 or so. If I'm patient, I'm sure I'll get my deal, though
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Post by: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PM
I've been playing Sylphia a lot lately.  I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game.  If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it.  I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.
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Post by: esteban on 10/07/2012, 10:56 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately.  I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game.  If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it.  I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS SUSPECTED. DAMMIT.

Years ago I was too cheap to get it. The prices now...I don't even know what the going rate is. But many years ago it seemed like it was always in the $70-90 range.
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/07/2012, 11:27 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately.  I really wish it wasn't such a pricey game.  If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it.  I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.
...So, after you've finished, I'm sure that you want to pass it on to me for $50.  Right?   [-o<
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/07/2012, 11:31 PM
Played some Marchen Maze yesterday and got to level six.  The game is rather frustratingly addicting!   :roll:  I'm going to have to dig it out again soon and beat it!

Also did a little 2-player Efera & Jiliora and some 3-player Dungeon Explorer II.  I have to say that while we enjoyed Efera & Jiliora, we enjoyed DE2 much better because of being able to understand what was going on in English.
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Post by: VestCunt on 10/08/2012, 03:06 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/07/2012, 10:56 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately.  I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game.  If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it.  I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS SUSPECTED. DAMMIT.

Years ago I was too cheap to get it. The prices now...I don't even know what the going rate is. But many years ago it seemed like it was always in the $70-90 range.
I've kept a cursory eye on Sylphia over the years. People try to gouge and turn it into the next Renny Blaster, but when it auctions it seems to have trouble breaking $200. I want to say I've seen it for $150.
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Post by: esteban on 10/08/2012, 12:16 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2012, 03:06 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/07/2012, 10:56 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately.  I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game.  If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it.  I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS SUSPECTED. DAMMIT.

Years ago I was too cheap to get it. The prices now...I don't even know what the going rate is. But many years ago it seemed like it was always in the $70-90 range.
I've kept a cursory eye on Sylphia over the years. People try to gouge and turn it into the next Renny Blaster, but when it auctions it seems to have trouble breaking $200. I want to say I've seen it for $150.
Well, damn. I should have bitten the bullet years ago. Dammit.
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Post by: BlueBMW on 10/11/2012, 12:57 AM
Yeah I think I paid something over $150 for it.  I cant see passing it on because I just love the music.  It often doubles as a music CD in the car when not used for gaming at home.

A game like Nexzr is worth the price it commands.  Sylphia, while good, isnt worth its going price.
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/11/2012, 01:50 AM
Played some Valis I and II tonight.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 10/11/2012, 02:43 AM
Got Dragon's Curse in the mail today.

Really awesome little game.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 10/12/2012, 01:15 AM
Played a few minutes of Veigues before work today (yesterday).  The controls are ehh...but I have a feeling that once I master them, I'm going to really like this game.  I like the artwork & I enjoy the skill level required to switch weapons depending on what enemies you're faced with.  My one complaint is the down button, which turns you the other direction.  This is cool and innovative and useful and everything, but sometimes I just want to duck. 

Also played a bit of R-Type yesterday.  It's R-Type. :/
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Post by: KnightWarrior on 10/12/2012, 01:26 AM
I played Air Zonk last night, fun game
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Post by: Nando on 10/12/2012, 09:04 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 10/12/2012, 01:15 AMIt's R-Type. :/
LMAO! it's like the video game version of a dominatrix, keeps kicking your ass but somehow you keep going back to it. ;) At least it is not Tatsujin masochist level.


Been playing Shubibinman 1, The lost sun heart and Dynastic Hero.
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Post by: rrob78 on 10/12/2012, 09:55 AM
Played Parasol Stars 2 days ago after testing Bernie's Super System Card 3.0, lots of fun!!
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/16/2012, 04:34 PM
Played some Shockman last night for the first time.
I'm not really sure what I was expecting in the game, but it wasn't what I expected.
I beat the first couple of levels before putting it away for the night.

I also went back to Draxula X: Rondo of Blood a couple of days ago and finally beat it with Maria with 96%.  (I still can't find the missing 4%.)  Now I need to beat it with Richter.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 10/16/2012, 09:16 PM
Devils Crush and ICFTD.
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Post by: Neurosis138 on 10/16/2012, 09:43 PM
I was playing Soldier Blade and some Splatterhouse tonight.  Both games are excellent, and provided me with some much needed relaxation from work.
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/17/2012, 01:08 PM
Played some L-Dis last night.
Not a bad game at all.  Didn't have enough time to play more than the first two stages, but I'll definitely have to come back to this one.
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Post by: Bardoly on 10/19/2012, 12:20 AM
Played through and beat The Legend of Hero Tonma (U.S. version) last night.  Really, it's a decent game, although I only gave it a '6' on PCE Daisakusen.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 10/19/2012, 12:45 AM
While not actually turbografx, I have to talk about it.

Got Crystal Beans: from Dungeon Explorer (http://hardcoregaming101.net/dungeonexplorer/dungeonexplorer.htm) last night, and played through it. Got a really minty copy from Japan for pretty cheap, given how great of condition it is, and how badly I wanted it. For those who don't know, it is a port of Dungeon Explorer 2 to the Super Famicom. I'm a huge, huge Dungeon Explorer fan, so playing through this was awesome.

It is a really, really interesting port, given that the graphics are nearly identical, aside from the Chibi characters and town folk. I think one of the most interesting points is how the levels feel like they were bulk imported, because they are verbatim identical to DE2. However, a bunch of enemies were taken out, to the point that it feels unintentional, as if they didn't bother to make sure the import went properly. To that effect, I imagine some of the level designs would feel totally nonsensical if you hadn't played DE2.  This is because there are wide open hallways with nothing to do, or weird wall formations that have nothing in them.

That said, I really enjoyed humming along with the tunes I know  so well from DE2. If you are a fan of the series, this is a must own title, just for the absolute weirdness of the port. If you aren't thrilled with DE, then I would give this game a pass. Its a weaker version of Dungeon Explorer 2, and doesn't replace owning the original.
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Post by: esteban on 10/20/2012, 09:28 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/19/2012, 12:20 AMPlayed through and beat The Legend of Hero Tonma (U.S. version) last night.  Really, it's a decent game, although I only gave it a '6' on PCE Daisakusen.
Agreed. I have tried to promote Hero Tonma as a poor man's Karnov (NES). Now, Karnov doesn't get much love, so it's been an uphill battle. Karnov is wonderful, though. I wish Hero Tonma had an inventory of items like Karnov.

OK, I'll stop.



Quote from: guest on 10/19/2012, 12:45 AMWhile not actually turbografx, I have to talk about it.

Got Crystal Beans: from Dungeon Explorer (http://hardcoregaming101.net/dungeonexplorer/dungeonexplorer.htm) last night, and played through it. Got a really minty copy from Japan for pretty cheap, given how great of condition it is, and how badly I wanted it. For those who don't know, it is a port of Dungeon Explorer 2 to the Super Famicom. I'm a huge, huge Dungeon Explorer fan, so playing through this was awesome.

It is a really, really interesting port, given that the graphics are nearly identical, aside from the Chibi characters and town folk. I think one of the most interesting points is how the levels feel like they were bulk imported, because they are verbatim identical to DE2. However, a bunch of enemies were taken out, to the point that it feels unintentional, as if they didn't bother to make sure the import went properly. To that effect, I imagine some of the level designs would feel totally nonsensical if you hadn't played DE2.  This is because there are wide open hallways with nothing to do, or weird wall formations that have nothing in them.

That said, I really enjoyed humming along with the tunes I know  so well from DE2. If you are a fan of the series, this is a must own title, just for the absolute weirdness of the port. If you aren't thrilled with DE, then I would give this game a pass. Its a weaker version of Dungeon Explorer 2, and doesn't replace owning the original.
For folks who want to compare SFC vs. DUO versions of Dungeon Explorer 2:
Dungeon Explorer II: PCE (1993, SCD) vs. SFC (1995)
(https://www.tg-16.com/comparisons/dungeon_pce_10.png) (https://www.tg-16.com/comparisons/dungeon_sfc_10.png) (https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons.htm#Dungeon_Explorer_2)
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Post by: KnightWarrior on 10/22/2012, 12:12 AM
How do you beat the Boss in Round 3 on Bonk's Revenge??
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Post by: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 12:22 PM
Quote from: KnightWarrior on 10/22/2012, 12:12 AMHow do you beat the Boss in Round 3 on Bonk's Revenge??
That's the ballerina, right?  Surprisingly, I find bonking her in the head works great.
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Post by: Sadler on 10/22/2012, 08:14 PM
Ys IV dub and GnG for me. Love both, but GnG makes me want to break things. :D
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 08:20 PM
Quote from: esteban on 10/20/2012, 09:28 PMFor folks who want to compare SFC vs. DUO versions of Dungeon Explorer II:
Dungeon Explorer II: PCE (1993, SCD) vs. SFC (1995)
(https://www.tg-16.com/comparisons/dungeon_pce_10.png) (https://www.tg-16.com/comparisons/dungeon_sfc_10.png) (https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons.htm#Dungeon_Explorer_2)
I love this particular pair of pictures, because it highlights what I consider the 2nd worse design decision in the game. They moved the dragon boss to another fight, and put the centipede in that room - which has around 1/3rd the space to move, making the centipede boss ridiculously difficult to fight!

The biggest design mistake is that the Piano is present through the entire Dracula fight (it disappears after the intro in DE2), making it EXTREMELY easy to get trapped by the boss or his bats, which leads to an easy death.
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Post by: roflmao on 10/22/2012, 09:01 PM
I just got back from a short RV trip (Boys only trip; just me and my son) and I finally dug into Bloody Wolf.  I think I made it to the final boss (I'm pretty sure that was the President tied up in the background), but I just couldn't figure out a pattern to beat him.  I LOVED playing through it, though, and can't wait giving that boss another shot (it's really not that long of a game if this is the last boss).

Also, I just got Hellfire S and Super Darius in the mail, so I played them a bunch while we were RVing.  I used to own Hellfire S and I forgot how quickly the difficulty ramps up.  I was able to beat the first level or two without issue and then I hit a wall.  I do enjoy the play mechanics (switching your weapon direction: front > back > top/bottom > 4 diagonal on the fly).  And those cut-scenes...  :)

Super Darius is tough as nails.  I guess I shouldn't be surprised.  It's pretty crazy on the SNES (I have Darius Twin) and the Saturn (I have Darius Gaiden).  After about 15 minutes of pummeling, I gave up.  I don't think I made it more than 2 or 3 levels in.  :oops:

I've also restarted my games of Dragon Knight III, Mysterious Song, Ys III and Dracula X.  Slowly but surely I'll get back to where I was before my saves got erased. (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13291.0)
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Post by: esteban on 10/22/2012, 10:12 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 09:01 PMI just got back from a short RV trip (Boys only trip; just me and my son) and I finally dug into Bloody Wolf.  I think I made it to the final boss (I'm pretty sure that was the President tied up in the background), but I just couldn't figure out a pattern to beat him.  I LOVED playing through it, though, and can't wait giving that boss another shot (it's really not that long of a game if this is the last boss).
The last boss is the "Generalissimo" who teleports around the screen and shoots boomerangs of death.

THE SECRET TO BEATING HIM? You have to keep moving (to avoid boomerangs that are returning) and start dodging the boomerangs BEFORE they launch from Generalissimo.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/23/2012, 06:11 PM
super star solider.  cool game
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Post by: geise on 10/23/2012, 07:26 PM
Boxy Boy!  Still love it!  Don't think I'll ever beat it though.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/23/2012, 07:32 PM
I was trying to beat boxy boy for lil graf's list but I'm stuck on 250... ahhhh. so many hours peacefully passed.
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Post by: tpivette on 10/23/2012, 07:44 PM
Neutopia 2. Been wanting to play this game since it came out. Havent had much time to play recently, and I've only cleared the first 2 dungeons
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Post by: roflmao on 10/24/2012, 08:58 PM
Quote from: esteban on 10/22/2012, 10:12 PMThe last boss is the "Generalissimo" who teleports around the screen and shoots boomerangs of death.

THE SECRET TO BEATING HIM? You have to keep moving (to avoid boomerangs that are returning) and start dodging the boomerangs BEFORE they launch from Generalissimo.
But you're equipped only with a knife!  He kind of reminds me of that boss from Ys that turns into bats, only way harder.  I'm sure I'll be able to finish him off with a little bit of practice... :D
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Post by: 420GOAT on 10/26/2012, 02:44 PM
R-TYPE. and i rotate hit the ice too.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/26/2012, 10:21 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 08:58 PM
Quote from: esteban on 10/22/2012, 10:12 PMThe last boss is the "Generalissimo" who teleports around the screen and shoots boomerangs of death.

THE SECRET TO BEATING HIM? You have to keep moving (to avoid boomerangs that are returning) and start dodging the boomerangs BEFORE they launch from Generalissimo.
But you're equipped only with a knife!  He kind of reminds me of that boss from Ys that turns into bats, only way harder.  I'm sure I'll be able to finish him off with a little bit of practice... :D
Are you at the end of stage 4? or 8?  at the end of 4 your fight with only a knife, and your partner is tied up in the background.  Stage 8 is longer and ends with the fight esteban was talking about.  And it is crazy difficult!  Boss 4 is tricky, boss 8 is Crazy.  in both cases react before they boomerang attack, run up and hit em when you can and move back quickly to avoid the next round of attacks.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 10/26/2012, 11:08 PM
Exile: Wicked Phenomenon. It is wickedly hard, that is for sure.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 10/27/2012, 12:44 AM
Quote from: guest on 10/26/2012, 11:08 PMExile: Wicked Phenomenon. It is wickedly hard, that is for sure.
I love Exile to death, but I just really could not get into WP at all. This applied to both the JP and US release of it. I wish I could put my finger on it, but it just seems like it was a number of things.
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Post by: nectarsis on 10/27/2012, 01:13 AM
Fausette Amour
Genji Tsuushin Agedama
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Post by: 420GOAT on 10/27/2012, 01:28 AM
Quote from: 420GOAT on 10/26/2012, 02:44 PMR-TYPE. and i rotate hit the ice too.
it doucherey to quote ones self but fuck .......this sounds like a command to do drugs.
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Post by: fraggore on 10/27/2012, 12:14 PM
Ys 1 and 2 got to the last boss man its a bitch
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Post by: seieienbu on 10/30/2012, 05:50 PM
Currently stuck in Legend of Xanadu so I played the Addams Family for no good reason.  I liked the game a lot more as a kid.
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Post by: VestCunt on 10/30/2012, 06:20 PM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 10/27/2012, 12:44 AMI love Exile to death, but I just really could not get into WP at all. This applied to both the JP and US release of it. I wish I could put my finger on it, but it just seems like it was a number of things.
Ditto. I don't know what it is. The story and character development was definitely better in the original. They're both linear, but the sequel seems extra "railroady": town -> action -> boss -> cinema.

I'm contemplating buying the PCE version and swapping discs so I can finally beat the last tower and be done with WP.

Quote from: seieienbu on 10/30/2012, 05:50 PMCurrently stuck in Legend of Xanadu so I played the Addams Family for no good reason.  I liked the game a lot more as a kid.
I had a good time playing through Addams Family a couple years ago. IMO, it's better than several other unpopular TG platformers (impossamole, tailspin, night creatures)
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Post by: seieienbu on 10/30/2012, 07:56 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/30/2012, 06:20 PMI had a good time playing through Addams Family a couple years ago. IMO, it's better than several other unpopular TG platformers (impossamole, tailspin, night creatures)
It's definitely not the worst game I've played.  It is, however, the worst game I own on the turbo.  That being said, it was a fun lark for the hour or so that it took me to go through the game.
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Post by: chany60126 on 10/31/2012, 12:35 AM
Since it's Halloween and all, I was playing Ghost Manor this afternoon. I made some decent progress in the game despite having to deal with some frustrating platforming. Man stage 2 is quite a chore to play through! So many slippery ledges, and it doesn't help that those bats knock you down every chance they get, LOL. I find the game play to be more enjoyable once you make it inside the manor. Lots of cool looking environments and secrets to find.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 11/01/2012, 12:07 PM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/27/2012, 03:43 PMFinished Aoi Blink yesterday and I have managed to get an hour in on Dungeon Explorer.  Not played this one before, so far so good!
I actually just started this last night.  Found a translated version of it that has been around for years I've heard.  Any idea on who it was that translated this?  It's pretty well done. 

We could use more Huey JRPGs translated *Cough NECROMANCER Cough*
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Post by: thesteve on 11/01/2012, 02:58 PM
i have a US Dungeon Explorer (no translation needed)
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Post by: seieienbu on 11/05/2012, 12:49 AM
Just played Legendary Axe again.  If I have time tomorrow I'll play the sequel.
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/06/2012, 08:54 AM
I finally beat Dragon's Curse last light!

The last boss - the Vampire Dragon - was really difficult the first 5-6 times that I tried to beat him, but last night I finally buckled down and beat him with 2 medicine vials left over.   :roll:  The most annoying part was that the save game doesn't save your medicine vials, so every time that I got a game over at the boss, I had to start over again with nothing but money, and then I had to use Mouse-Man to go get 3 vials before going through the final castle again.   ](*,)

Overall though, I really enjoyed the game, and I would recommend it to others.  I never really felt that the game was too difficult or frustrating until the last boss, and even that wasn't too bad.
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Post by: rrob78 on 11/06/2012, 09:17 AM
I was playing some Ninja Spirit and Ordyne last nite.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 11/06/2012, 10:56 AM
Ah man I love playing Ninja Spirit !!! That's one of very top favorite Hu card games to play ... Today so far Ive been playing Devils Crush and some Air zonk ...
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Post by: esteban on 11/06/2012, 02:27 PM
Quote from: chany60126 on 10/31/2012, 12:35 AMSince it's Halloween and all, I was playing Ghost Manor this afternoon. I made some decent progress in the game despite having to deal with some frustrating platforming. Man stage 2 is quite a chore to play through! So many slippery ledges, and it doesn't help that those bats knock you down every chance they get, LOL. I find the game play to be more enjoyable once you make it inside the manor. Lots of cool looking environments and secrets to find.
Yes, I need to go back and beat Ghost Manor. I cringe, though. I had spent a lot of time on those slippery ledges, and yet I still would get sloppy and have to re-play certain sections again. Ugh!

It certainly is a game that can grow on you, though. I wonder if I'll have enough patience to play it this weekend.
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Post by: roflmao on 11/07/2012, 11:31 PM
There has been much obey in my household lately.  Star Parodier, Blazing Lazers (http://youtu.be/zZW_Wa7UDqo), Mysterious Song, Super Darius (HARD!!!), Hellfire S and Dragon Knight III have been getting a fair amount of play lately.
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Post by: seieienbu on 11/08/2012, 01:19 PM
Played Legendary Axe 2 last night.  Gonna run through the Bonks next, I guess.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 11/08/2012, 02:06 PM
Played to the second stage of Download last night.

I can not fuck up for this!!
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Post by: psychobear on 11/10/2012, 08:13 PM
I been playing blazing lazers for the past 2 months
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Post by: turboswimbz on 11/10/2012, 08:26 PM
Quote from: psychobear on 11/10/2012, 08:13 PMI been playing blazing lazers for the past 2 months
Essential playing right there.  I play BL to listen to the music
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Post by: esteban on 11/10/2012, 09:08 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 11/10/2012, 08:26 PM
Quote from: psychobear on 11/10/2012, 08:13 PMI been playing blazing lazers for the past 2 months
Essential playing right there.  I play BL to listen to the music
Hell yes. The music is great.
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Post by: psychobear on 11/10/2012, 10:03 PM
Quote from: esteban on 11/10/2012, 09:08 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 11/10/2012, 08:26 PM
Quote from: psychobear on 11/10/2012, 08:13 PMI been playing blazing lazers for the past 2 months
Yeah I think the music is what does it..
Essential playing right there.  I play BL to listen to the music
Hell yes. The music is great.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 11/11/2012, 06:35 AM
Finally found some quality time to get back to playing Mysterious Song.  Got as far as the start of the EX levels.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 11/12/2012, 02:11 AM
I'm playing Devils Crush right now .. Taking a break for a few minutes then getting right back to it .. Gotta beat my girlfriends 55 million score !!!
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Post by: majors on 11/12/2012, 08:05 AM
Played way too much World Court Tennis for my own good. Now I >must< complete the quest mode, dammit!
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/13/2012, 02:46 AM
played and beat Star Parodier tonight with the PC engine. CD power is to good
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Post by: tggodfrey on 11/13/2012, 03:34 AM
Neutopia 2 - Finally got to Oasis land.  Twin towers were kinda tricky at first.

Will be going back to Blazing Lasers soon as well.  I get as far as the 7th level and I Die.  made it to 8th once.
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/13/2012, 09:35 AM
I played all the way through and beat Bonk's Adventure Sunday night and really enjoyed doing so.  I didn't even use any continues!  (I had played through and beaten the game long ago.)

So, Monday night, I decided that I would do the same for Bonk's Revenge, but after using all of my continues, I could only get about halfway through the game.   ](*,)

I guess that I'll need to start it again and play through more slowly, getting as many extra lives as possible.  (Although I had played Bonk's Revenge some many years ago, I've never beaten the game.)
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Post by: rrob78 on 11/13/2012, 10:53 AM
Played some Cyber Core at SC3 Saturday Night!
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Post by: psychobear on 11/13/2012, 11:10 AM
R-Type... This game never gets boring for me
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Post by: Obfuscate on 11/13/2012, 11:22 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 11/13/2012, 02:46 AMplayed and beat Star Parodier tonight with the PC engine. CD power is to good
That game is so stupid easy, not sure why people hype it so much. Sure, it's fun the first few plays and the neat characters and graphics but the overall gameplay is just average IMO. Overall when I do play I like to use Bomberman ship.
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Post by: majors on 11/13/2012, 12:48 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 11/13/2012, 11:22 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 11/13/2012, 02:46 AMplayed and beat Star Parodier tonight with the PC engine. CD power is to good
... I like to use Bomberman ship.
I gotta go with the PCEngine too!
(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/CuiffOusroA/mqdefault.jpg)
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/13/2012, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 11/13/2012, 11:22 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 11/13/2012, 02:46 AMplayed and beat Star Parodier tonight with the PC engine. CD power is to good
That game is so stupid easy, not sure why people hype it so much. Sure, it's fun the first few plays and the neat characters and graphics but the overall gameplay is just average IMO. Overall when I do play I like to use Bomberman ship.
The game is really easy, but i still find it fun to play, specially starting at stage 5. "Redo snake come out!!"
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Post by: Obfuscate on 11/13/2012, 02:26 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 11/13/2012, 02:02 PMThe game is really easy, but i still find it fun to play, specially starting at stage 5. "Redo snake come out!!"
Yeah, don't get me wrong it is some fun to play, just many other much better shooters, yet I hear a lot of people claim this is one of the elite shooters on the system and I disagree with that. The Snowman and Bomberman bosses are especially cool.
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Post by: CGQuarterly on 11/13/2012, 03:52 PM
I'm kind of addicted to Super Volleyball right now.

Chris
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Post by: roflmao on 11/13/2012, 09:19 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 11/13/2012, 09:35 AMI played all the way through and beat Bonk's Adventure Sunday night and really enjoyed doing so.  I didn't even use any continues!  (I had played through and beaten the game long ago.)

So, Monday night, I decided that I would do the same for Bonk's Revenge, but after using all of my continues, I could only get about halfway through the game.   ](*,)

I guess that I'll need to start it again and play through more slowly, getting as many extra lives as possible.  (Although I had played Bonk's Revenge some many years ago, I've never beaten the game.)
I'm in the same boat.  I've beaten Bonk's Adventure numerous times, but have NEVER beaten the sequel.  I think it's because I played the heck out of the first one when it was new.  It was one of the few games I owned early on so I played it incessantly.  But I didn't pick up Revenge until I got back into collecting for the system, in the late 90s.  And by then I had a pretty big library of games so haven't really given it the same dedication the first one got.
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Post by: roflmao on 11/13/2012, 09:23 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 11/13/2012, 02:26 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 11/13/2012, 02:02 PMThe game is really easy, but i still find it fun to play, specially starting at stage 5. "Redo snake come out!!"
Yeah, don't get me wrong it is some fun to play, just many other much better shooters, yet I hear a lot of people claim this is one of the elite shooters on the system and I disagree with that. The Snowman and Bomberman bosses are especially cool.
It's definitely one of my favorite shooties for the system (next to Spriggan).  But for me it's the absurd atmosphere and music and the easier gameplay that ranks it up there for me.  And I love the timed games.  Any shooter that includes that gets extra points in my book. :)

EDIT: Sorry for the double post.  :oops:
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/14/2012, 12:52 AM
Quote from: guest on 11/13/2012, 09:19 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 11/13/2012, 09:35 AMI played all the way through and beat Bonk's Adventure Sunday night and really enjoyed doing so.  I didn't even use any continues!  (I had played through and beaten the game long ago.)

So, Monday night, I decided that I would do the same for Bonk's Revenge, but after using all of my continues, I could only get about halfway through the game.   ](*,)

I guess that I'll need to start it again and play through more slowly, getting as many extra lives as possible.  (Although I had played Bonk's Revenge some many years ago, I've never beaten the game.)
I'm in the same boat.  I've beaten Bonk's Adventure numerous times, but have NEVER beaten the sequel.  I think it's because I played the heck out of the first one when it was new.  It was one of the few games I owned early on so I played it incessantly.  But I didn't pick up Revenge until I got back into collecting for the system, in the late 90s.  And by then I had a pretty big library of games so haven't really given it the same dedication the first one got.
Well, I spent another hour and a half or two tonight playing more Bonk's Revenge, and I got all the way to the spaceship where you can choose which one of 4 different levels to play.  I beat one of the levels, and then I choose the water level.  About halfway through the level, I encountered a game-stopping glitch.   ](*,)  I was bonking some bricks when all of a sudden, I forced up through the ceiling into the non-visible area above top of the screen.  While I could walk/swim back and forth from the beginning of the level to the end, I couldn't find a way to get down or to kill myself, so I finally had to just turn the game off.   :(  This game is actually somewhat difficult, in that, while I was able to save up 7-8 lives and had 5 hearts, I finally died on the flying rocket knight, and when I used my first continue, I only start out with 3 lives and 3 hearts, which was a major setback.  I really don't want to look at a walkthrough to find all of the hidden hearts, but I may have to...

It almost seems that one needs to master the mini games so that he will have enough smiley faces to get extra lives to be able to more easily beat the game.  Either that of I just haven't gotten the rhythm of the game yet...
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Post by: roflmao on 11/14/2012, 09:59 PM
I find it far more challenging than the first one.  Perhaps that's why I enjoyed the first one so much.  A game doesn't have to be hard to be fun.
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Post by: seieienbu on 11/15/2012, 02:18 AM
I beat Bonk's Adventure, going on to Bonk's revenge tomorrow night.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 11/15/2012, 08:58 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 11/14/2012, 12:52 AM
Quote from: guest on 11/13/2012, 09:19 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 11/13/2012, 09:35 AMI played all the way through and beat Bonk's Adventure Sunday night and really enjoyed doing so.  I didn't even use any continues!  (I had played through and beaten the game long ago.)

So, Monday night, I decided that I would do the same for Bonk's Revenge, but after using all of my continues, I could only get about halfway through the game.   ](*,)

I guess that I'll need to start it again and play through more slowly, getting as many extra lives as possible.  (Although I had played Bonk's Revenge some many years ago, I've never beaten the game.)
I'm in the same boat.  I've beaten Bonk's Adventure numerous times, but have NEVER beaten the sequel.  I think it's because I played the heck out of the first one when it was new.  It was one of the few games I owned early on so I played it incessantly.  But I didn't pick up Revenge until I got back into collecting for the system, in the late 90s.  And by then I had a pretty big library of games so haven't really given it the same dedication the first one got.
Well, I spent another hour and a half or two tonight playing more Bonk's Revenge, and I got all the way to the spaceship where you can choose which one of 4 different levels to play.  I beat one of the levels, and then I choose the water level.  About halfway through the level, I encountered a game-stopping glitch.   ](*,)  I was bonking some bricks when all of a sudden, I forced up through the ceiling into the non-visible area above top of the screen.  While I could walk/swim back and forth from the beginning of the level to the end, I couldn't find a way to get down or to kill myself, so I finally had to just turn the game off.   :(  This game is actually somewhat difficult, in that, while I was able to save up 7-8 lives and had 5 hearts, I finally died on the flying rocket knight, and when I used my first continue, I only start out with 3 lives and 3 hearts, which was a major setback.  I really don't want to look at a walkthrough to find all of the hidden hearts, but I may have to...

It almost seems that one needs to master the mini games so that he will have enough smiley faces to get extra lives to be able to more easily beat the game.  Either that of I just haven't gotten the rhythm of the game yet...
Mastering the mini games does help a lot more in the second than the first game, however I've beaten the game without too many extra hearts (4,5) many times.  The game gets considerably harder at the end when you have those 4 worlds to conquer.  Minimizing damage in each of these levels is key! Hopefully this allows to only have to use a continue very late or not at all. This really is one of the few times in revenge when strategy is fairly important, learning when to move slowly or to move around a dangerous enemy, could mean the difference between having extra hits in the 3rd and 4th world you try.  (and beyond)
     Overall I like that it's harder here it makes every hit you take feel important, gets your heart pumping and makes for great pacing  towards the climax of the story.  Revenge is one of favorite games of all time.
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Post by: chany60126 on 11/20/2012, 08:52 PM
I was playing Cadash as the priest. I got killed by those pesky flying lions shortly after killing the silkworm boss. I guess I have to make sure to grind more next time, hehe.
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Post by: roflmao on 11/20/2012, 10:31 PM
I picked up Cadash earlier this year (at TurboFest!  Thanks again, alexsduo :)) and it took me awhile to get into the game because I didn't initially think to do some much grinding early on.  Once I figured that out, it became much more enjoyable!  Now I want to play again. :P
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/21/2012, 12:40 PM
Yep, Cadash is a very enjoyable game, but a little grinding at the beginning sure makes things a lot easier.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 11/21/2012, 12:49 PM
Or use TORU to skip the grinding.  Cheaters never win and winners never cheat, but I figure it's okay if you're just looking to hop into the game for a bit.
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Post by: psychobear on 11/21/2012, 12:59 PM
Playing New Adventure Island... My favorite game series
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Post by: roflmao on 11/21/2012, 01:21 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/21/2012, 12:49 PMOr use TORU to skip the grinding.  Cheaters never win and winners never cheat, but I figure it's okay if you're just looking to hop into the game for a bit.
Wow, I didn't know about that.

Thanks!
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/21/2012, 02:09 PM
Played some Somer Assault last week, and wow!  For some reason, I was expecting a space shooter, not a what-in-the-world-kind-of-game-is-this? kind of game.  I beat 3 stages, and then had to put it up for the night, but it was definitely different.  I was like, "The U.S. got this game instead of so many other great PC Engine HuCard games!?"  I'm not saying that it is a bad game per se, just that it's quite different and there are many more games that I enjoy far more.
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Post by: Arjak on 11/21/2012, 04:21 PM
I'm currently playing two games:

-Ys IV: Dawn of Ys

Now that I can play it in full English, I have finally dove into this game for the first time. Being a big Ys fan, I am REALLY enjoying this one. In my opinion, it is just as good as Ys I & II so far.

-Cosmic Fantasy 2

Ugh...not a fan of this so far. It is quite clear to me that Laser Soft did not know how to optimize the use of the CD for cutscenes at this point. It seems like in every cutscene, it has to load for ten seconds between every little moment! There was a similar issue in Last Alert, but at least then, I was laughing in between at the ridiculous story. I also love how NOTHING interesting happens in the intro. Besides introducing the main characters, there is no excitement at all, making it seem like the game is going to be about fishing. When you finally get to the game, there are much worse problems. WHY are there items that cure the non-existant status ailments!? WHY do I have to exploit the guy who gives you free herbs just to beat the first battles!? WHY is the encounter rate so high in caves!? WHY is it so BORING!? My only hope is that the story gets better. If it doesn't, I'm in trouble.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 11/21/2012, 05:05 PM
Quote from: Arjak on 11/21/2012, 04:21 PM-Cosmic Fantasy 2

Ugh...not a fan of this so far. It is quite clear to me that Laser Soft did not know how to optimize the use of the CD for cutscenes at this point. It seems like in every cutscene, it has to load for ten seconds between every little moment! There was a similar issue in Last Alert, but at least then, I was laughing in between at the ridiculous story. I also love how NOTHING interesting happens in the intro. Besides introducing the main characters, there is no excitement at all, making it seem like the game is going to be about fishing. When you finally get to the game, there are much worse problems. WHY are there items that cure the non-existant status ailments!? WHY do I have to exploit the guy who gives you free herbs just to beat the first battles!? WHY is the encounter rate so high in caves!? WHY is it so BORING!? My only hope is that the story gets better. If it doesn't, I'm in trouble.
The other big issue is that the caves have very, very few identifying features, so it is incredibly easy to run in circles, for hours. I do, however, love finding the early cheesy pop culture of the 90s references that Working Designs threw in.

Like Exile: WP, the only thing that keeps me going in the CF2 is my love of all things Victor Ireland, regardless of how much they actually suck.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 11/24/2012, 11:53 AM
Lately I have been playing a lot of Ninja Spirit .. Haven't seen that game beat since around 92 when me and my cousin Frank would take turns playing through the levels .. I'll have to admit towards the last levels it gets pretty tough, but I most definitely really enjoy the game every time I play it ..
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Post by: hoobs88 on 11/24/2012, 12:21 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 11/24/2012, 11:53 AMLately I have been playing a lot of Ninja Spirit .. Haven't seen that game beat since around 92 when me and my cousin Frank would take turns playing through the levels .. I'll have to admit towards the last levels it gets pretty tough, but I most definitely really enjoy the game every time I play it ..
I haven't beat Ninja Spirit since the 90's either. Lately I've been in a Ninja mood so I have been playing Ninja Gaiden on my Turbo Express that has been modified with a larger screen and a region switch.
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Post by: roflmao on 11/29/2012, 12:20 AM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 11/24/2012, 11:53 AMLately I have been playing a lot of Ninja Spirit .. Haven't seen that game beat since around 92 when me and my cousin Frank would take turns playing through the levels .. I'll have to admit towards the last levels it gets pretty tough, but I most definitely really enjoy the game every time I play it ..
Awesome!  Ninja Spirit is one of my all time favorite games.  If you want to see one way to make it to the end (with only a couple of really derpy deaths), you can see a playthrough I recorded not too long ago here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLECCBEB9F498CF3AF
Each level is it's own video.  The link is to a playlist with all the levels and the end credits. I think the whole game takes less than 20 minutes. :mrgreen:

I still play this game all the time.  It's freaking awesome.

Back on topic, I got Mr. Heli in the mail today (found it on ebay for only $6.60 shipped!) and played that some.  I had it back in the late 90s but remember getting stuck somewhere and selling it in frustration.  I'm hoping I don't run into that same issue this time.  Fun little cute 'em up by irem!
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/29/2012, 01:57 PM
Played some Parasol Stars, Fantasy Zone, and Bonk 3 (HuCard) with my wife recently.  She liked Bonk 3 the best, and we got through 4-5 levels before packing it up.
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Post by: esadajr on 11/29/2012, 10:28 PM
R-Type I
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 11/29/2012, 11:11 PM
Finally, finally beat Exile: Wicked Phenomenon.

I also discovered a nice glitch that let me cut out a big portion of the final level. I'm curious now if the glitch can be used elsewhere.

Basically, you can double jump (maybe infinitely jump) by switching characters, and pressing A right after you leave the menu. That skips most of the tower of lost souls. Saved me enough Peyote to finally beat the mid boss, which is far harder than they end boss.
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/30/2012, 01:30 AM
Played Zero Wing for the first time ever for about 3-4 hours tonight, but level 9 proved too much for me to handle.   ](*,)

See here (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13650.0) for all of the tragic details.
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Post by: esteban on 12/02/2012, 04:10 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/29/2012, 11:11 PMBasically, you can double jump (maybe infinitely jump) by switching characters, and pressing A right after you leave the menu. That skips most of the tower of lost souls. Saved me enough Peyote to finally beat the mid boss, which is far harder than they end boss.
If I recall correctly, folks exploit this throughout the game.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 12/03/2012, 12:33 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/02/2012, 04:10 PM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 11/29/2012, 11:11 PMBasically, you can double jump (maybe infinitely jump) by switching characters, and pressing A right after you leave the menu. That skips most of the tower of lost souls. Saved me enough Peyote to finally beat the mid boss, which is far harder than they end boss.
If I recall correctly, folks exploit this throughout the game.
I haven't ever seen anyone talk about it before. And here I was all happy to have discovered a brand new glitch. :/

I'd love to see where else people have used it.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 12/03/2012, 06:22 PM
I played riot zone today - 1 word comes to mind - generic.  still cool to play through a new turbo CD though.
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Post by: psychobear on 12/03/2012, 06:54 PM
Air zonk at the moment...
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Post by: roflmao on 12/03/2012, 08:47 PM
My 4yr old started playing Devils Crush for the first time this past weekend.  His first video game ever.  :)

On his second game he managed to get the ball stuck in a loop where it would go into a bonus round and as soon as the round ended, the ball would hit a little guy on the main play table and would bounce back into the hole with the bonus screen.  He played that same screen over and over again for like 30 minutes.  I actually recorded some of it on my DVD recorder so maybe I'll have to post some of it.  Eventually the ball made it past that enemy and the game ended.  He had a score of over 9 million!

Now all he wants to do is play Devil's Crush. Woo hoo!

Also, there has been a fair amount of Mr Heli action going on.  That lvl 2 boss I thought was impossible, but I think I've figured him out. :)  I'll beat him next time.  This game is all sorts of fun on the cheap.

Also, I just got Hatris and FEOE: Ziria in the mail today (thanks again Bernie!) and I anticipate I'll be playing them very shortly.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/06/2012, 09:28 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/03/2012, 08:47 PMMy 4yr old started playing Devils Crush for the first time this past weekend.  His first video game ever.  :)

On his second game he managed to get the ball stuck in a loop where it would go into a bonus round and as soon as the round ended, the ball would hit a little guy on the main play table and would bounce back into the hole with the bonus screen.  He played that same screen over and over again for like 30 minutes.  I actually recorded some of it on my DVD recorder so maybe I'll have to post some of it.  Eventually the ball made it past that enemy and the game ended.  He had a score of over 9 million!

Now all he wants to do is play Devil's Crush. Woo hoo!
Parenting: you are doing it right!
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Post by: esteban on 12/06/2012, 08:55 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/03/2012, 08:47 PMAlso, there has been a fair amount of Mr Heli action going on.  That lvl 2 boss I thought was impossible, but I think I've figured him out. :)  I'll beat him next time.  This game is all sorts of fun on the cheap.

Also, I just got Hatris and FEOE: Ziria in the mail today (thanks again Bernie!) and I anticipate I'll be playing them very shortly. 
I need to play Mr. Heli again. I remember not getting too far. Ha!

ALSO: You got Hatris! :pcgs:
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Post by: roflmao on 12/06/2012, 11:18 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/06/2012, 08:55 PMALSO: You got Hatris! :pcgs:
Yes, and I love it!  Mr. Heli is going to have to wait a bit. :)
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/07/2012, 03:34 PM
I have been playing Areo Blasters.  It seems a bit easier then the Sega Genesis release Air Busters despite being basically the same game.
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Post by: seieienbu on 12/09/2012, 03:29 AM
I picked up Dragon's Curse today for $25, going to get started with it tomorrow.  I played the rom a bit, seemed like a fun game so I figured I'd try to find an actual copy.
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Post by: esteban on 12/09/2012, 07:04 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 12/09/2012, 03:29 AMI picked up Dragon's Curse today for $25, going to get started with it tomorrow.  I played the rom a bit, seemed like a fun game so I figured I'd try to find an actual copy.
Hell yes, it is.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/09/2012, 03:04 PM
Yeah +1 to Dragon Cures.  That game is a lot of fun.

"ARRRGHH MY GOOD LOOKS!"
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Post by: Bardoly on 12/09/2012, 05:23 PM
Yep, Dragon's Curse is a great game.  Play it!


For me, I just got Ys III last week, and I played through about half of it Thursday evening, and then I finished it off last night.  This was my first time ever playing this game, and I really enjoyed it, even if it felt a bit short and basic in some ways.  For my favorite TG-16 games, this one will definitely be in my top 20 (out of the 150ish which were released - both HuCard and CD format).  If you've never played it, then I recommend that you get a copy and give it a try.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 12/09/2012, 11:22 PM
I really, really tried to give Order of the Griffon a fair shake...

The game is just spectacularly awful to me. Between getting attacked in town, the redundant looking walls in the town, and the battles dragging out due to the number of misses, I just could not get into the game.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 12/09/2012, 11:36 PM
yea, i didn't like OotG to much either, good game just not for me.  However I have been playing today: devils and alien crush.  Fantastic Games.  I love the music in both.  played a little blazing lazers and sapphire to round out the turbo goodness. 
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 12/10/2012, 03:53 PM
I just passed Riot Zone which was way to easy, and started playing Buster Bros.  :P
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Post by: esteban on 12/10/2012, 09:28 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/09/2012, 11:22 PMI really, really tried to give Order of the Griffon a fair shake...

The game is just spectacularly awful to me. Between getting attacked in town, the redundant looking walls in the town, and the battles dragging out due to the number of misses, I just could not get into the game.
Yeah, it's not everyone's cup of tea...if you did like it, then I would recommend the Gold Box games on PC... (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)

I love the game, myself (it's friggin' sweet!)

Go grab Buster Bros. You can't go wrong with that :pcgs:


Quote from: CPTRAVE on 12/10/2012, 03:53 PMI just passed Riot Zone which was way to easy, and started playing Buster Bros.  :P
Buster Bros. :pcgs::pcgs::pcgs:
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Post by: seieienbu on 12/11/2012, 05:00 PM
2 bosses down, 3 to go I guess.  Dragon's Curse is fantastic.  After I'm done I guess I'll track down the other games in the series.  I hear this is the best one though.  Oh well.
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Post by: rrob78 on 12/13/2012, 09:22 AM
Played some Alien Crush & Parasol Stars last nite, fun times!
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Post by: turboswimbz on 12/13/2012, 10:22 AM
Quote from: rrob78 on 12/13/2012, 09:22 AMPlayed some Alien Crush & Parasol Stars last nite, fun times!
2 fantastic choices!
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Post by: roflmao on 12/13/2012, 08:45 PM
I concur.
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Post by: VestCunt on 12/14/2012, 04:10 AM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/09/2012, 11:22 PMI really, really tried to give Order of the Griffon a fair shake...

The game is just spectacularly awful to me. Between getting attacked in town, the redundant looking walls in the town, and the battles dragging out due to the number of misses, I just could not get into the game.
Ever play a first-person RPG before? It sounds like you never left the first town. At least OotG has a 3/4 view for the overworld and battles. If OotG is "spectacularly awful", you might as well skip Wizardry, Might and Magic, Dungeon Magic, Dungeon Master, Pool of Radiance and the Gold Box games, half of Phantasy Star 1 and the early Ultimas and anything else that requires thinking or mapping.

Learn how to differentiate the genre from the game. You're like someone who hates sports games whining about Tecmo Bowl.
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Post by: seieienbu on 12/15/2012, 07:04 PM
Finally found the time to finish Dragon's Curse.  It's now my second favorite chip game after Dungeon Explorer.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 12/15/2012, 08:53 PM
Last night, I was playing World Heroes 2, Sapphire Boot, and stopped early for some Information Society CD + G.  I needed to hear some tunes to tune out all the bad news from yesterday, I have a child in the same grade as those kids, fuck man...  *smh*
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/15/2012, 09:14 PM
Fiend Hunter!
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Post by: hoobs88 on 12/15/2012, 09:30 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/10/2012, 09:28 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/09/2012, 11:22 PMI really, really tried to give Order of the Griffon a fair shake...

The game is just spectacularly awful to me. Between getting attacked in town, the redundant looking walls in the town, and the battles dragging out due to the number of misses, I just could not get into the game.
Yeah, it's not everyone's cup of tea...if you did like it, then I would recommend the Gold Box games on PC... (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)

I love the game, myself (it's friggin' sweet!)
I also enjoyed OOtG...so much that I mapped out all of the towns and dungeons on graph paper (later converted them to spreadsheets). It can be difficult early on before your party gets leveled up but it gets easier when you get the magical items from the town to the right (forgot the name).
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Post by: psychobear on 12/15/2012, 10:29 PM
Finally got my hands on Super Star Solder for a decent price so I been playing that for the past 2 days, playing the 2 minute mode the most.
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Post by: NinjaCrackerX on 12/15/2012, 10:59 PM
Started Cosmic Fantasy 2. Just curious if anyone here played it, I keep getting destroyed at what I guess is the first boss. Not sure if it's a grind heavy game or I'm too used to today's easy RPGs!
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 12/15/2012, 11:03 PM
Quote from: VestCunt on 12/14/2012, 04:10 AM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/09/2012, 11:22 PMI really, really tried to give Order of the Griffon a fair shake...

The game is just spectacularly awful to me. Between getting attacked in town, the redundant looking walls in the town, and the battles dragging out due to the number of misses, I just could not get into the game.
Ever play a first-person RPG before? It sounds like you never left the first town. At least OotG has a 3/4 view for the overworld and battles. If OotG is "spectacularly awful", you might as well skip Wizardry, Might and Magic, Dungeon Magic, Dungeon Master, Pool of Radiance and the Gold Box games, half of Phantasy Star 1 and the early Ultimas and anything else that requires thinking or mapping.

Learn how to differentiate the genre from the game. You're like someone who hates sports games whining about Tecmo Bowl.
... My irony meter just exploded, Mr. "I-hate-jRPGs"

Also, a lot of those games do the mapping for you, and add more depth of field, so you can see where you are going. I enjoyed Darkside and Clouds of Xeen, back in the day.

At least I didn't create an entire thread whining about it, after having played multiple D&D games. This is the first AD&D game I've touched.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/16/2012, 10:37 AM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 12/15/2012, 10:59 PMStarted Cosmic Fantasy 2. Just curious if anyone here played it, I keep getting destroyed at what I guess is the first boss. Not sure if it's a grind heavy game or I'm too used to today's easy RPGs!
It's been ages since I last played through it (late 90's), but from what I recall, it was GrindFest-O-Matic 2000.  I managed to play all the way through it, though, which says something because I don't finish many RPGs. :)
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Post by: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 12:09 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 12/15/2012, 10:59 PMStarted Cosmic Fantasy 2. Just curious if anyone here played it, I keep getting destroyed at what I guess is the first boss. Not sure if it's a grind heavy game or I'm too used to today's easy RPGs!
Just finished it, YOU MUST GRIND like crazy in the first bit.  After the first little section grinding isn't needed.  Also learning how to use the healing magic is essential in every boss battle, they do a ton of damage.  Use the money made grinding to always increase armor first.  I can't stress enough that you'll need to stick with it, as to really appreciate the game you need to get like 3/4 of the way through the game to understand what your doing now.
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Post by: NinjaCrackerX on 12/16/2012, 12:38 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 12:09 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 12/15/2012, 10:59 PMStarted Cosmic Fantasy 2. Just curious if anyone here played it, I keep getting destroyed at what I guess is the first boss. Not sure if it's a grind heavy game or I'm too used to today's easy RPGs!
Just finished it, YOU MUST GRIND like crazy in the first bit.  After the first little section grinding isn't needed.  Also learning how to use the healing magic is essential in every boss battle, they do a ton of damage.  Use the money made grinding to always increase armor first.  I can't stress enough that you'll need to stick with it, as to really appreciate the game you need to get like 3/4 of the way through the game to understand what your doing now.  
I tried grinding in the cave below the town a bit before triggering the village being overrun so I could heal/save etc.. When the village is overrun the boss cuts me down real quick (the regular enemies aren't so bad). It doesn't help either that the encounter rate is so high I have to fight a handful of battles in the village before I get to him! :p I'll keep at it though!! Thanks for the tips.
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Post by: Firebomber7 on 12/16/2012, 12:54 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 12/16/2012, 12:38 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 12:09 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 12/15/2012, 10:59 PMStarted Cosmic Fantasy 2. Just curious if anyone here played it, I keep getting destroyed at what I guess is the first boss. Not sure if it's a grind heavy game or I'm too used to today's easy RPGs!
Just finished it, YOU MUST GRIND like crazy in the first bit.  After the first little section grinding isn't needed.  Also learning how to use the healing magic is essential in every boss battle, they do a ton of damage.  Use the money made grinding to always increase armor first.  I can't stress enough that you'll need to stick with it, as to really appreciate the game you need to get like 3/4 of the way through the game to understand what your doing now. 
I tried grinding in the cave below the town a bit before triggering the village being overrun so I could heal/save etc.. When the village is overrun the boss cuts me down real quick (the regular enemies aren't so bad). It doesn't help either that the encounter rate is so high I have to fight a handful of battles in the village before I get to him! :p I'll keep at it though!! Thanks for the tips.
I feel bad now. I start by trolling you about your name, and it turns out you actually OBEY it seems! Please accept my apologies for earlier.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 01:03 PM
Yeah that battle does suck...and yeah they threw the battles in town to make it hard.  try gaining a level, it might all of the sudden make the battle easy, I found this maybe twice in the game, where not being a high enough level means that it's almost impossible to win  kinda cheap, but stick with it when the story comes around this part is worth it!  the story is long and involved but excellent if you make it through.

Let me know your thoughts on this game as you go, I thought this was perhaps one of the more interesting US titles.
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Post by: esteban on 12/16/2012, 01:04 PM
Quote from: Firebomber7 on 12/16/2012, 12:54 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 12/16/2012, 12:38 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 12:09 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 12/15/2012, 10:59 PMStarted Cosmic Fantasy 2. Just curious if anyone here played it, I keep getting destroyed at what I guess is the first boss. Not sure if it's a grind heavy game or I'm too used to today's easy RPGs!
Just finished it, YOU MUST GRIND like crazy in the first bit.  After the first little section grinding isn't needed.  Also learning how to use the healing magic is essential in every boss battle, they do a ton of damage.  Use the money made grinding to always increase armor first.  I can't stress enough that you'll need to stick with it, as to really appreciate the game you need to get like 3/4 of the way through the game to understand what your doing now. 
I tried grinding in the cave below the town a bit before triggering the village being overrun so I could heal/save etc.. When the village is overrun the boss cuts me down real quick (the regular enemies aren't so bad). It doesn't help either that the encounter rate is so high I have to fight a handful of battles in the village before I get to him! :p I'll keep at it though!! Thanks for the tips.
I feel bad now. I start by trolling you about your name, and it turns out you actually OBEY it seems! Please accept my apologies for earlier.
Peace, love and harmony claws its way out of the bowels of pcengine-fx.com! :)
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Post by: VestCunt on 12/16/2012, 02:32 PM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/15/2012, 11:03 PM... My irony meter just exploded, Mr. "I-hate-jRPGs"
Actually, that was your apples to oranges meter.

Unlike you, I'm aware of my bias. I think FFIV sucks because it's a jRPG.
You think OotG is sucks because you don't know what a D&D RPG is.

I bitched because FFIV strayed so far from the original.
You bitched because you failed in the first town and you don't know how to create characters with THAC0 low enough to hit the weakest enemies.

I intentionally trolled in Fighting Street to piss off fanboys like you.
You tried to write a fair review while mistaking conventions of the genre for flaws in the game.

Pat yourself on the back, Ace.
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Post by: hizaygizirlz on 12/16/2012, 02:39 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 01:03 PMYeah that battle does suck...and yeah they threw the battles in town to make it hard.  try gaining a level, it might all of the sudden make the battle easy, I found this maybe twice in the game, where not being a high enough level means that it's almost impossible to win  kinda cheap, but stick with it when the story comes around this part is worth it!  the story is long and involved but excellent if you make it through.

Let me know your thoughts on this game as you go, I thought this was perhaps one of the more interesting US titles.
Way to frequent on the random battles in this one.  I thought the game was some what interesting story-wise, but I was glad when I finished it.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 02:47 PM
Quote from: hizaygizirlz on 12/16/2012, 02:39 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 01:03 PMYeah that battle does suck...and yeah they threw the battles in town to make it hard.  try gaining a level, it might all of the sudden make the battle easy, I found this maybe twice in the game, where not being a high enough level means that it's almost impossible to win  kinda cheap, but stick with it when the story comes around this part is worth it!  the story is long and involved but excellent if you make it through.



Let me know your thoughts on this game as you go, I thought this was perhaps one of the more interesting US titles.
Way to freqent on the random battles in this one.  I thought the game was some what interesting story-wise, but I was glad when I fiinished it.
ah i agree there are drawn out parts and I would say it's no where near the excitement and accomplishment felt by clearing Ys I&II; it is kinda a phew glad that's over, but I felt like the story actually came together in the end.  maybe I was just excited I didn't waste my time on a bunch of silly little quests for no pay off what so ever.
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Post by: hizaygizirlz on 12/16/2012, 02:56 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 02:47 PM
Quote from: hizaygizirlz on 12/16/2012, 02:39 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 01:03 PMYeah that battle does suck...and yeah they threw the battles in town to make it hard.  try gaining a level, it might all of the sudden make the battle easy, I found this maybe twice in the game, where not being a high enough level means that it's almost impossible to win  kinda cheap, but stick with it when the story comes around this part is worth it!  the story is long and involved but excellent if you make it through.



Let me know your thoughts on this game as you go, I thought this was perhaps one of the more interesting US titles.
Way to frequent on the random battles in this one.  I thought the game was some what interesting story-wise, but I was glad when I finished it.
ah i agree there are drawn out parts and I would say it's no where near the excitement and accomplishment felt by clearing Ys I&II; it is kinda a phew glad that's over, but I felt like the story actually came together in the end.  maybe I was just excited I didn't waste my time on a bunch of silly little quests for no pay off what so ever.
Yeah I think if u divide the game in thirds.  It gets much more interesting after the first third.  However it was like grind, grind, grind.  Then you are untouchable for the area that you are in but still have to fight every 3 steps.  Which is aggravating b/c some of the dungeons are maze like and you can't just stop and save.

The to beat the bosses which are tough I always seemed to use the same strategy.
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Post by: VestCunt on 12/16/2012, 05:46 PM
The battle system is absolutely incredible, the best part of the game (anecdotes here (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2337.msg25608#msg25608)). It's a real shame that Warriors of the Eternal Sun ditched it in favor of the real-time, first-person battle system from EotB in the dungeons. A taste of OotG's glory can still be had in the above-ground wilderness, but it's not enough. Out of all the SSI console ports, Pool of Radiance battles are most similar to OotG.

Thanks for the tip about picking pockets! I'll have to try that. I didn't use a thief when I played through.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 12/16/2012, 07:21 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/16/2012, 05:46 PMThanks for the tip about picking pockets! I'll have to try that. I didn't use a thief when I played through.
I never tried a party that included a Thief character but I can see where that could come in handy with the save/reset feature.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/16/2012, 08:25 PM
Yes - save often and remember to rest after every fight so you get those precious sleeps spells back!

Another handy cheat is when you build your party at the start of the game, you can load a fighter into a slot, remove the fighter and put a magic user there.  The magic user will then be wearing chainmail armor (from the original fighter).  He'll wear it until you un-equip it for something better (though they can't equip chainmail later on). :D
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Post by: wolfsaq2 on 12/17/2012, 07:29 AM
Hello PCengineFXers,
I am currently playing Soldier Blade. I can make it to the fourth level, and for some reason I can not pass the end of that stage! It is a great shooter, and I regret it has taken me so long to take my hands on that gem. When and if I beat Soldier Blade...I have a Samurai Ghost that is being shipped to me. I can't wait to play that!

Wolf
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/17/2012, 01:06 PM
I took. my pce to families house yesterday and played bloody wolf, final zone ii, battle lode runner, and red alert with my bro in law. was a lot of fun and sure beat doing nothing like normal over there
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Post by: chany60126 on 12/17/2012, 01:21 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/17/2012, 01:06 PMI took. my pce to families house yesterday and played bloody wolf, final zone ii, battle lode runner, and red alert with my bro in law. was a lot of fun and sure beat doing nothing like normal over there
Battle Lode Runner is a ton of fun in multiplayer battles, especially with five people. That game has become a staple of Turbo Fest. :D
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Post by: esteban on 12/18/2012, 10:38 PM
Quote from: chany60126 on 12/17/2012, 01:21 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/17/2012, 01:06 PMI took. my pce to families house yesterday and played bloody wolf, final zone ii, battle lode runner, and red alert with my bro in law. was a lot of fun and sure beat doing nothing like normal over there
Battle Lode Runner is a ton of fun in multiplayer battles, especially with five people. That game has become a staple of Turbo Fest. :D
I don't think I've ever seen this much love for Battle Lode Runner! (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)

I, sadly, am envious of anyone who's able to have 4+ player matches in any game at this point--everyone I know is so busy and TG-16 isn't #1 priority (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)


Quote from: wolfsaq2 on 12/17/2012, 07:29 AMHello PCengineFXers,
I am currently playing Soldier Blade. I can make it to the fourth level, and for some reason I can not pass the end of that stage! It is a great shooter, and I regret it has taken me so long to take my hands on that gem. When and if I beat Soldier Blade...I have a Samurai Ghost that is being shipped to me. I can't wait to play that!
    Wolf
Everyone loves Soldier Blade--hang in there and you'll figure out how to pass Stage 4.

I personally like Samurai Ghost! Be sure to use all the different defensive/offensive moves (nice variety) to keep things interesting. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/18/2012, 10:45 PM
Estaban just wait till your kids grow up a little then you can have family 4 player battle lode runner matches!
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Post by: sonikthehedgehog on 12/21/2012, 10:56 PM
I've been rotating between Soldier Blade and Dracula X. Those two games make my Turbo worth it alone.
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Post by: -D- on 12/24/2012, 12:59 AM
Just got Detana!! Twinbee and Daisenpu Custom recently; and my region-modded Duo that was re-capped + s-video from D-Lite yesterday; so enjoying the hell out of these 2 right now.

I guess this is a hello post too, my first on this forum.  TG-16 was a system I saw and wanted a lot back when it was released, but didn't have the means of owning; and as I got on a big retro kick these past few years I knew I'd have to re-visit everything I wanted back then but couldn't have.  Got a US system about a year ago, then bought a Duo-RX off ebay awhile back that had issues so I returned it; then turned to D-Lite to make it all right, now I feel like I can actually really get into the platform thanks to his awesome work.
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Post by: roflmao on 12/24/2012, 01:08 AM
Welcome, -D-!
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Post by: esteban on 12/24/2012, 01:27 AM
Quote from: -D- on 12/24/2012, 12:59 AMJust got Detana!! Twinbee and Daisenpu Custom recently; and my region-modded Duo that was re-capped + s-video from D-Lite yesterday; so enjoying the hell out of these 2 right now.

I guess this is a hello post too, my first on this forum.  TG-16 was a system I saw and wanted a lot back when it was released, but didn't have the means of owning; and as I got on a big retro kick these past few years I knew I'd have to re-visit everything I wanted back then but couldn't have.  Got a US system about a year ago, then bought a Duo-RX off ebay awhile back that had issues so I returned it; then turned to D-Lite to make it all right, now I feel like I can actually really get into the platform thanks to his awesome work.
Welcome, comrade. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcg0.png)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/24/2012, 03:20 PM
played some kyukyoku tiger last night and got to stage five then game over!
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Post by: Bardoly on 12/24/2012, 06:48 PM
Welcome, -D-!

Take your shoes off and stay a while!
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Post by: Gao on 12/24/2012, 07:04 PM
Been playing Final Soldier and Fantasy Zone the last few days.  Managed to get to the last boss in the latter, but man, that guy's difficult.  Any tips on dealing with that last segment it fires out?
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Post by: esteban on 12/25/2012, 08:22 AM
R-Type and Alien Crush on TurboExpress. Good times.
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Post by: Mishran on 12/25/2012, 10:49 PM
Was playing MSR on my CoreGrafx CD setup until the player stopped reading the disc. Opened up my Player and saw a tooth was missing on the center gear. ](*,)

Time to bring out the Duo-R.

Dammit Rover! Your game broke my system! :P :wink: :lol:
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 12/25/2012, 10:58 PM
Image Fight II and Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu.
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Post by: NightWolve on 12/26/2012, 04:40 PM
Quote from: -D- on 12/24/2012, 12:59 AMJust got Detana!! Twinbee and Daisenpu Custom recently; and my region-modded Duo that was re-capped + s-video from D-Lite yesterday; so enjoying the hell out of these 2 right now.
I remember that name, D-Lite, so he still does mods but doesn't post around here  ?
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/26/2012, 04:44 PM
Break In!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 12/26/2012, 04:58 PM
Played some Aero Blasters last night with my step son.  He's a teen and I had fun showing him how much harder the games we played as kids are compared to the crap they play now. My favorite question that I've heard from any of my kids (I've heard it more than once) usually runs along the lines of "You can only get hit once?!?!?"  :lol:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PCEngineHell on 12/26/2012, 05:06 PM
Quote from: NightWolve on 12/26/2012, 04:40 PM
Quote from: -D- on 12/24/2012, 12:59 AMJust got Detana!! Twinbee and Daisenpu Custom recently; and my region-modded Duo that was re-capped + s-video from D-Lite yesterday; so enjoying the hell out of these 2 right now.
I remember that name, D-Lite, so he still does mods but doesn't post around here  ?
He's existing out on the fringe somewhere after burning too many bridges. To his credit, he did try to mend things, but it all just did not work in his favor.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: rsa2000 on 12/26/2012, 06:25 PM
been playing jb harold murder club with the wife.....  im starting to thing this thing is unfinishable since we have visited everywhere multiple times and talked to everyone over and over...  and i just started y's book 1. not being able to swing the sword really put me off at first but its growing on me.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/26/2012, 06:40 PM
Quote from: rsa2000 on 12/26/2012, 06:25 PMbeen playing jb harold murder club with the wife.....  im starting to thing this thing is unfinishable since we have visited everywhere multiple times and talked to everyone over and over...  and i just started Ys book 1. not being able to swing the sword really put me off at first but its growing on me.
It totally becomes fun to run into enemies in Ys I & II. I suspect that the sound-effect of the sword is what helps make it satisfying. It's not amazing, by any means, but it is perfect (IMHO).

Anyway, when I was a kid I told my friends that Ys pioneered a sug-genre of the ARPG world: the BUMP 'N' GRIND. Yeah, I thought I was witty. Oh well. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)




Quote from: RoyVegas on 12/26/2012, 04:58 PMPlayed some Aero Blasters last night with my step son.  He's a teen and I had fun showing him how much harder the games we played as kids are compared to the crap they play now. My favorite question that I've heard from any of my kids (I've heard it more than once) usually runs along the lines of "You can only get hit once?!?!?"  :lol:
A great game, but challenging.

I wish more games had special stuff for 2-player co-op (there is a special weapon in Aero Blasters!)...pretty kool, if you ask me.





Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/26/2012, 04:44 PMBreak In!
WTF? Any good? I think I have this...BILLIARDS....
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PCEngineHell on 12/26/2012, 07:15 PM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 12/26/2012, 04:58 PMPlayed some Aero Blasters last night with my step son.  He's a teen and I had fun showing him how much harder the games we played as kids are compared to the crap they play now. My favorite question that I've heard from any of my kids (I've heard it more than once) usually runs along the lines of "You can only get hit once?!?!?"  :lol:
Had a similar issue myself come up. The other night while playing some games my son said he wished games they made now were harder like Image Fight II was. He was having a go at it and was having a pretty good time.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NightWolve on 12/26/2012, 09:32 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/26/2012, 06:40 PM
Quote from: rsa2000 on 12/26/2012, 06:25 PMbeen playing jb harold murder club with the wife.....  im starting to thing this thing is unfinishable since we have visited everywhere multiple times and talked to everyone over and over...  and i just started Ys book 1. not being able to swing the sword really put me off at first but its growing on me.
It totally becomes fun to run into enemies in Ys I & II. I suspect that the sound-effect of the sword is what helps make it satisfying. It's not amazing, by any means, but it is perfect (IMHO).

Anyway, when I was a kid I told my friends that Ys pioneered a sug-genre of the ARPG world: the BUMP 'N' GRIND. Yeah, I thought I was witty. Oh well. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
I always liked the way Steve Harris had put it in his great Ys Book I&II review on RPGFan (http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/ys1&2/Ys_Book_1&2-2.html):
QuoteWhen most Action RPGs have some kind of combat interface, Ys resorts to a sprite based Milli-Vanilli chest bash. Tactically, plotting your ramming trajectory is the key to victory,
;)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/26/2012, 09:47 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/26/2012, 06:40 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/26/2012, 04:44 PMBreak In!
WTF? Any good? I think I have this...BILLIARDS....
i like it, it's relaxing and i can play it while working at home. the music is rad!!! http://youtu.be/iXUW8BBV4Ig
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/27/2012, 07:17 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 12/26/2012, 09:32 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/26/2012, 06:40 PM
Quote from: rsa2000 on 12/26/2012, 06:25 PMbeen playing jb harold murder club with the wife.....  im starting to thing this thing is unfinishable since we have visited everywhere multiple times and talked to everyone over and over...  and i just started Ys book 1. not being able to swing the sword really put me off at first but its growing on me.
It totally becomes fun to run into enemies in Ys I & II. I suspect that the sound-effect of the sword is what helps make it satisfying. It's not amazing, by any means, but it is perfect (IMHO).

Anyway, when I was a kid I told my friends that Ys pioneered a sug-genre of the ARPG world: the BUMP 'N' GRIND. Yeah, I thought I was witty. Oh well. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
I always liked the way Steve Harris had put it in his great Ys Book I&II review on RPGFan (http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/ys1&2/Ys_Book_1&2-2.html):
QuoteWhen most Action RPGs have some kind of combat interface, Ys resorts to a sprite based Milli-Vanilli chest bash. Tactically, plotting your ramming trajectory is the key to victory,
;)
Milli-Vanilli! Any reference to them in a game review is mandatory :pcgs:


Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/26/2012, 09:47 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/26/2012, 06:40 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/26/2012, 04:44 PMBreak In!
WTF? Any good? I think I have this...BILLIARDS....
i like it, it's relaxing and i can play it while working at home. the music is rad!!! http://youtu.be/iXUW8BBV4Ig
Ha! Music, of course! Go listen to the Fugazi song of the same title whilst playing the game*


UPDATE: *Damn, that is one fine, sophisticated tune. :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 12/27/2012, 10:19 AM
Quote from: rsa2000 on 12/26/2012, 06:25 PMbeen playing jb harold murder club with the wife.....  im starting to thing this thing is unfinishable since we have visited everywhere multiple times and talked to everyone over and over...
You must be missing something, as it's definitely beatable.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/27/2012, 03:52 PM
I just got Klax and have been playing that.  It's a really simple fun addictive game.  I usually don't like puzzle games but this one is really good.  I remember a guy at a store telling me it was one of 2 games he owns for the system and how good it was.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 12/27/2012, 04:03 PM
I thought Klax was pretty cool at first, then I got to the fifth wave or so and realized that was it and I'd seen more or less all it had to offer.  *yawn*
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CGQuarterly on 12/27/2012, 04:35 PM
Today I'm starting Mysterious Song!

Chris
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/27/2012, 07:19 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/27/2012, 04:03 PMI thought Klax was pretty cool at first, then I got to the fifth wave or so and realized that was it and I'd seen more or less all it had to offer.  *yawn*
Don't listen to NecroPhile, Mr. Flutterpie. Klax has some longevity.

For some folks, anyway.

:pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CGQuarterly on 12/27/2012, 09:04 PM
I like Klax.  Much like most puzzle games, it's pretty much the same deal the whole way though, except that the difficulty ramps up as you go.

Someone should make a real-life Klax machine.

Chris
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/27/2012, 10:24 PM
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 12/27/2012, 09:04 PMSomeone should make a real-life Klax machine.
Ha! That would be awesome...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: rrob78 on 12/28/2012, 09:46 AM
Played some R-type and Alien Crush last night for an hour or so, lots of fun!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/28/2012, 02:43 PM
Quote from: rrob78 on 12/28/2012, 09:46 AMPlayed some R-type and Alien Crush last night for an hour or so, lots of fun!
Ha! If you mentioned that it was on a TurboExpress, well, I'd say we were living parallel lives :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 12/29/2012, 09:41 PM
This R-type talk has me wanting to take another stab at it.  As a kid I never managed to beat R-type.  Today marks more failed attempts.  I may try again tomorrow if I've got the time.  It's not as challenging as I remember it; I got a bit further than I remember doing before.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/29/2012, 09:44 PM
R-Type is super sweet but also super hard.  Too bad there is so much flicker in it.  It seems like the entire TG-16's library worth of flickering went into that one game.  I haven't noticed too much flicker in any other Turbo games so far.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CGQuarterly on 12/30/2012, 12:37 AM
Aaaand today I finished Mysterious Song.  Had no idea that it was so short.  I think I'll play it again and do a little more grinding and whatnot.  Do we not have a gameplay thread for MS here?

Chris
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 12/30/2012, 12:44 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 12/29/2012, 09:44 PMR-Type is super sweet but also super hard.
Agreed.  If I ever manage to beat it, I'll probably try to beat Pulstar next.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 12/30/2012, 01:57 AM
Since I just yesterday finally got an Arcade Card Duo for my Duo, I popped in Strider (which I had gotten 2 months ago) and play through a couple of levels.  The controls seem a bit stiff, but I feel that I'll probably try to play through it all the way sometime in 2013.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: -D- on 12/30/2012, 06:54 AM
Played and beat Pac-Land yesterday.  Couldn't stand the default controls, wtf were they thinking with that?  But the "lever controls" are good enough I suppose; though it seemed like no matter how minor of a tap I did, Pac-Man would move too far to the sides.  The control flaws become way more apparent as you get into the later trips.  Overall a decently fun game though, glad I bought.

I played just a little bit of the post-game Pro levels, I might go back to it later using the cheat to get to the pro levels.  Didn't have the time or patience after beating the game yesterday.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/30/2012, 08:20 AM
playing rtype cd with the funky music, got stuck at the level 5 checkpoint....
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 12/30/2012, 10:01 AM
Super Raiden CD.  So far I get stuck at the end of level 3.  Man the boss is hard to hit.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/30/2012, 02:15 PM
Quote from: -D- on 12/30/2012, 06:54 AMPlayed and beat Pac-Land yesterday.  Couldn't stand the default controls, wtf were they thinking with that?  But the "lever controls" are good enough I suppose; though it seemed like no matter how minor of a tap I did, Pac-Man would move too far to the sides.  The control flaws become way more apparent as you get into the later trips.  Overall a decently fun game though, glad I bought.

I played just a little bit of the post-game Pro levels, I might go back to it later using the cheat to get to the pro levels.  Didn't have the time or patience after beating the game yesterday.
The default controls are funny because I believe the mimic the actual arcade machine.  I was told the arcade version used buttons to move left and right.  At least for the TG-16 they give you a more stranded control option.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbokon on 12/30/2012, 02:31 PM
I'll been paying R-Type. Can't get past stage 4.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 12/30/2012, 02:45 PM
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 12/30/2012, 12:37 AMAaaand today I finished Mysterious Song.  Had no idea that it was so short.  I think I'll play it again and do a little more grinding and whatnot.  Do we not have a gameplay thread for MS here?

Chris
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12960.0

I've been meaning to comment to that thread since I've been playing MS off and on lately as well (beat it awhile back).  There is another game mode unlocked once you beat it.  I think it's called "Infinite Dungeon" or something. I haven't dug into that yet, but I hear it takes forever to complete (though some here have).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/30/2012, 03:23 PM
Quote from: turbokon on 12/30/2012, 02:31 PMI'll been paying R-Type. Can't get past stage 4.
I can't get past the giant mothership that you need to destroy piece by piece.  I think that's around level 3 or 4.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: OldMan on 12/30/2012, 03:25 PM
It's not that the unlocked game is really longer - there are a few things added, but it's basically the same until you get to the end. You will, however, spend almost as much time in the last maze as you did in the entire basic game :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: SMF on 12/30/2012, 04:33 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 12/30/2012, 03:23 PM
Quote from: turbokon on 12/30/2012, 02:31 PMI'll been paying R-Type. Can't get past stage 4.
I can't get past the giant mothership that you need to destroy piece by piece.  I think that's around level 3 or 4.
Yea that mothership is a bitch with all the flicker. You definitely have to be equipped with the portable gun thing you can toss and attach to the front or back of your ship. Once you get on top position your ship on the eye as the giant snack dances above you. Easy to beat you just have to get to the eye. Goodluck.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 12/30/2012, 08:21 PM
I beat the mothership exactly once as a kid.  I've gotten to stage 5 several times now.  I keep being killed at the part where there are a bunch of laser-ships and 4 worm-y things.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: -D- on 12/30/2012, 10:03 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 12/30/2012, 02:15 PM
Quote from: -D- on 12/30/2012, 06:54 AMPlayed and beat Pac-Land yesterday.  Couldn't stand the default controls, wtf were they thinking with that?  But the "lever controls" are good enough I suppose; though it seemed like no matter how minor of a tap I did, Pac-Man would move too far to the sides.  The control flaws become way more apparent as you get into the later trips.  Overall a decently fun game though, glad I bought.

I played just a little bit of the post-game Pro levels, I might go back to it later using the cheat to get to the pro levels.  Didn't have the time or patience after beating the game yesterday.
The default controls are funny because I believe the mimic the actual arcade machine.  I was told the arcade version used buttons to move left and right.  At least for the TG-16 they give you a more stranded control option.
That, and they actually put an ending into the TG-16 version.  The arcade version loops back to Trip 5 after Trip 8; no Pro levels.  So we got an optional better control scheme, a real ending, and a "second quest"; not bad.  I love it when they do a great job with console ports of arcade games.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 12/30/2012, 11:07 PM
And I'm at the boss of stage 6.  This game's haaaard, but at least when you die there are enough powerups to get strong enough to offer some resistance if you live for just a bit.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 01/01/2013, 02:31 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 12/30/2012, 11:07 PMAnd I'm at the boss of stage 6.  This game's haaaard, but at least when you die there are enough powerups to get strong enough to offer some resistance if you live for just a bit.
You're talking R-Type, correct? Yes, you just gotta survive long enough for a few power-ups to get an edge (Gradius series is just like this). Simply getting a Speed-Up feels wonderful (in both games). Ha!




Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/30/2012, 10:01 AMSuper Raiden CD.  So far I get stuck at the end of level 3.  Man the boss is hard to hit.
Until you figure out a strategy, you can always go crazy with well-timed bombs. But, once you realize the hit-box on your ship is smaller than you'd think, well, you gain a bit of hope. :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 01/01/2013, 02:35 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/30/2012, 08:20 AMplaying rtype cd with the funky music, got stuck at the level 5 checkpoint....
I have long-defended this soundtrack, but even I admit that it would have been nice to have "optional soundtrack(s)"... that could be switched on-the-fly, such as the original (or alternate version) R-Type PSG tunes. Vasteel, for example, allowed Red Book and PSG tunes...

But I love the dance 80's R-Type (it is almost universally derided).  WHATEVAH.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: pc_kwajalein on 01/01/2013, 03:41 PM
I'm currently playing Bonk's Revenge for the eight-hundredth time. No matter how many times I complete the game, I never tire of it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/01/2013, 04:07 PM
I am currently playing Cybercore and Super Star Soldier currently.  Love me some shump action!

Too bad I suck at shumps but that doesn't keep me from enjoying the genre :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: rrob78 on 01/01/2013, 04:11 PM
I like Cybore Core, can't make it to the first end boss, lol. But still doesn't stop me from playing it. I got to get Super Star Solider!!!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: jelloslug on 01/01/2013, 06:36 PM
Dungeon Explorer; I have always loved that game.  It's great as a single player game and even better with a group. I'll probably play through Neutopia I and II next.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 01/01/2013, 06:45 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/01/2013, 02:31 PMYou're talking R-Type, correct? Yes, you just gotta survive long enough for a few power-ups to get an edge (Gradius series is just like this). Simply getting a Speed-Up feels wonderful (in both games). Ha!
In one of the Gradius games (I think 3) I was able to win if I did it in one life, but if I ever died mid stage it was game-over.  The extra lives before the continue were irrelevant.  At the continue, if I could get enough powerups in the first half of the stage I'd be fine.  Some levels I never could, though, and would just lose anyway.  Perhaps if I played the game as an adult and not a 10 year old things might be different, who knows.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turbokon on 01/01/2013, 08:33 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/01/2013, 02:35 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/30/2012, 08:20 AMplaying rtype cd with the funky music, got stuck at the level 5 checkpoint....
I have long-defended this soundtrack, but even I admit that it would have been nice to have "optional soundtrack(s)"... that could be switched on-the-fly, such as the original (or alternate version) R-Type PSG tunes. Vasteel, for example, allowed Red Book and PSG tunes...

But I love the dance 80's R-Type (it is almost universally derided).  WHATEVAH.
Never played the r-type cd, now you got me interested.

I was stuck on stage 3 (the ship stage) for a while but eventually made past it. I can beat lords any day I play it but can't beat games like R-Type and Aeroblasters.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/01/2013, 10:32 PM
I am making progress on Areoblasters.  I might be able to finish that one some day.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 01/02/2013, 01:40 AM
Quote from: turbokon on 01/01/2013, 08:33 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/01/2013, 02:35 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/30/2012, 08:20 AMplaying rtype cd with the funky music, got stuck at the level 5 checkpoint....
I have long-defended this soundtrack, but even I admit that it would have been nice to have "optional soundtrack(s)"... that could be switched on-the-fly, such as the original (or alternate version) R-Type PSG tunes. Vasteel, for example, allowed Red Book and PSG tunes...

But I love the dance 80's R-Type (it is almost universally derided).  WHATEVAH.
Never played the r-type cd, now you got me interested.

I was stuck on stage 3 (the ship stage) for a while but eventually made past it. I can beat lords any day I play it but can't beat games like R-Type and Aeroblasters.
Aeroblasters is a better game than R-Type (OH SNAP!) and you'll find it much more satisfying to practice and hone your skills. I love R-Type but it ain't no Aeroblasters (OH SNAP!)

[/blasphemy]



Quote from: seieienbu on 01/01/2013, 06:45 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/01/2013, 02:31 PMYou're talking R-Type, correct? Yes, you just gotta survive long enough for a few power-ups to get an edge (Gradius series is just like this). Simply getting a Speed-Up feels wonderful (in both games). Ha!
In one of the Gradius games (I think 3) I was able to win if I did it in one life, but if I ever died mid stage it was game-over.  The extra lives before the continue were irrelevant.  At the continue, if I could get enough powerups in the first half of the stage I'd be fine.  Some levels I never could, though, and would just lose anyway.  Perhaps if I played the game as an adult and not a 10 year old things might be different, who knows.
I hear you. I'll say this: it is possible to recover from death in Gradius series...but you have to practice your "recovery" and "survival" skills. I love this about Gradius--you actually do have a chance at each checkpoint, even though it seems impossible.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 01/02/2013, 12:53 PM
Oh, I'm not saying Gradius recoveries were ever impossible; It's a fair game and doesn't force you to lose ever.  I'm just saying that I couldn't recover sometimes.  At least, I couldn't when I played the game last ~20 years ago. 

I made it to level 7 of Rtype a couple of times last night.  Still on track to beating this game and killing a demon of my youth.  Good times.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 01/02/2013, 01:02 PM
Kato & Ken-Chan.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Nec.Game.head on 01/02/2013, 01:17 PM
I have been playing Y's Book 1&2 with a buddy for the past 2 weeks .. We had to download a map of all the mines and a tutorial on what items to get in order to beat the hell outta this game .. I'm having a great time playing my very first RPG with the help of a friend .. After we beat this one I'm gonna search for Y's Book 3 .. This game rocks !!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 01/02/2013, 01:33 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 01/02/2013, 01:17 PMI have been playing Ys Book 1&2 with a buddy for the past 2 weeks .. We had to download a map of all the mines and a tutorial on what items to get in order to beat the hell outta this game .. I'm having a great time playing my very first RPG with the help of a friend .. After we beat this one I'm gonna search for Ys Book 3 .. This game rocks !!
As I'm sure you are aware, Ys III is WAAAAY different.  Think of Legend of Zelda going to Adventure of Link.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Nec.Game.head on 01/02/2013, 01:41 PM
@ galam .. I actually was not aware that Y's Book 3 is totally different from Y's Book 1&2 .. Gonna look up some info and video play of it before I search for a copy to buy ... Thanks for the info ...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 01/02/2013, 02:00 PM
Ys IV is the same style of game play as Ys I & II and it even has an English translation.  DO IT!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Nec.Game.head on 01/02/2013, 02:23 PM
@ Necromancer .. Nice gonna start looking for a patched version of Y's IV .. Thanks dude !!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: SuperPlay on 01/02/2013, 02:37 PM
Just having a blast on Shadow Of The Beast.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 01/02/2013, 02:44 PM
Yaaaay, Ys!  At some point I'm going to want to play Ys 4 with the english dubbing, never did get around to that.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 01/02/2013, 03:26 PM
Quote from: galam on 01/02/2013, 01:33 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 01/02/2013, 01:17 PMI have been playing Ys Book 1&2 with a buddy for the past 2 weeks .. We had to download a map of all the mines and a tutorial on what items to get in order to beat the hell outta this game .. I'm having a great time playing my very first RPG with the help of a friend .. After we beat this one I'm gonna search for Ys Book 3 .. This game rocks !!
As I'm sure you are aware, Ys III is WAAAAY different.  Think of Legend of Zelda going to Adventure of Link.
This is true, but I just played through Ys III recently, and I really enjoyed it.  Then again, I really enjoyed both The Legend of Zelda AND The Adventure of Link.

Anyway, I hope that you go ahead and get and play Ys III.
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Post by: bob on 01/02/2013, 03:28 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 01/02/2013, 03:26 PM
Quote from: galam on 01/02/2013, 01:33 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 01/02/2013, 01:17 PMI have been playing Ys Book 1&2 with a buddy for the past 2 weeks .. We had to download a map of all the mines and a tutorial on what items to get in order to beat the hell outta this game .. I'm having a great time playing my very first RPG with the help of a friend .. After we beat this one I'm gonna search for Ys Book 3 .. This game rocks !!
As I'm sure you are aware, Ys III is WAAAAY different.  Think of Legend of Zelda going to Adventure of Link.
This is true, but I just played through Ys III recently, and I really enjoyed it.  Then again, I really enjoyed both The Legend of Zelda AND The Adventure of Link.

Anyway, I hope that you go ahead and get and play Ys III.
Agreed.
I just finished Ys III again a few weeks ago myself.  I do enjoy it, just throwing out the comparison so he knows what to expect.
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Post by: tggodfrey on 01/02/2013, 05:22 PM
Neutopia 2 completed pre 2013

Tiger Road now.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/02/2013, 05:47 PM
Quote from: tggodfrey on 01/02/2013, 05:22 PMTiger Road now.
Good luck.

(You're going to need it)
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/02/2013, 05:54 PM
While I'm thinking about it, I seem to recall Ys 4 happening after the events of Ys 1 and 2, but before Ys 3.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 01/02/2013, 07:15 PM
Holy $@!#%ing $@$!# on a pogo stick, Military Madness is addictive once you get into it.
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Post by: VestCunt on 01/02/2013, 07:36 PM
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/ClarkJames/de236.jpg)
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 01/02/2013, 10:43 PM
Quote from: VestCunt on 01/02/2013, 07:36 PM(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/ClarkJames/de236.jpg)
I'm not sure this was your intention, but I loved this. Got a great laugh out of it, thanks.
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Post by: VestCunt on 01/03/2013, 12:40 AM
yeah. can't be too serious all the time.
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Post by: rrob78 on 01/03/2013, 10:34 PM
I feel like Blazing....Lazers!
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Post by: psychobear on 01/03/2013, 11:23 PM
Prince of Persia at the moment, took me a while to get the controls down but I got it.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 01/04/2013, 04:29 PM
Quote from: psychobear on 01/03/2013, 11:23 PMPrince of Persia at the moment, took me a while to get the controls down but I got it.
They so could have done Flashback on the Super CD.  The game was crappy but I loved it.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/04/2013, 07:10 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/04/2013, 04:29 PMThey so could have done Flashback on the Super CD.  The game was crappy but I loved it.
I actually really liked playing through Flashback.  I've recently tried playing through it again and it's a lot more challenging than I remember. :)
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/04/2013, 08:31 PM
idk what to play I got in about 20 new games  . . . Ummmmmmmmmm going to go with Bonk 3 first -> I have to.  I
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/04/2013, 10:21 PM
I have been playing the Addams Family CD.  The game isn't as bad as some say but to me it's just average but certainly not crappy.
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Post by: esteban on 01/05/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 01/04/2013, 10:21 PMI have been playing the Addams Family CD.  The game isn't as bad as some say but to me it's just average but certainly not crappy. 
I finally bought Addams Family 6+ years ago...but I still haven't played it. It's like I'm afraid to be disappointed, or something. I've been curious about it since it was released (but it never looked good to me, ever).

Maybe, in 2013, I'll give it a chance.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/05/2013, 11:00 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/05/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 01/04/2013, 10:21 PMI have been playing the Addams Family CD.  The game isn't as bad as some say but to me it's just average but certainly not crappy. 
I finally bought Addams Family 6+ years ago...but I still haven't played it. It's like I'm afraid to be disappointed, or something. I've been curious about it since it was released (but it never looked good to me, ever).

Maybe, in 2013, I'll give it a chance.
Quote from: esteban on 01/05/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 01/04/2013, 10:21 PMI have been playing the Addams Family CD.  The game isn't as bad as some say but to me it's just average but certainly not crappy. 
I finally bought Addams Family 6+ years ago...but I still haven't played it. It's like I'm afraid to be disappointed, or something. I've been curious about it since it was released (but it never looked good to me, ever).

Maybe, in 2013, I'll give it a chance.
Give it a chance it's alright.

Do it for Cook!
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Post by: esteban on 01/05/2013, 01:01 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 01/05/2013, 11:00 AMGive it a chance it's alright.

Do it for Cook!
This is the only reason I have always been curious about Addams Family:

BEHIND THE SCENES: Donn Nauert recently went behind the scenes with the developers to give you a peek at how this involved game was created. (https://archives.tg-16.com/turbo_play_0009.htm#t06)

The first time I saw what video game development (professional, anyway) was like.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/05/2013, 01:19 PM
Hmmmmmmm Addams Family is in the pile to play . . . perhaps I should move it up the pile. . .
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Post by: esteban on 01/05/2013, 01:26 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 01/05/2013, 01:19 PMHmmmmmmm Addams Family is in the pile to play . . . perhaps I should move it up the pile. . .
PILE.

PILE.

What, did you acquire a wheelbarrow-full of TG-16 stuff or something?
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Post by: psychobear on 01/05/2013, 03:13 PM
Fudge yeah got lords of thunder today in the mail, music is great been playing it since the post man left it this morning!!
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 01/05/2013, 03:45 PM
Ehh, Addams Family is bad, but at least it's fairly short. It can be finished in a few hours if you know where to go and have patience.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/05/2013, 04:44 PM
Kyukyoku Tiger! Woooo!
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Post by: bob on 01/05/2013, 05:26 PM
I WILL be playing some space harrier later...thanks BERNIE!
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/05/2013, 05:44 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/05/2013, 01:26 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 01/05/2013, 01:19 PMHmmmmmmm Addams Family is in the pile to play . . . perhaps I should move it up the pile. . .
PILE.

PILE.

What, did you acquire a wheelbarrow-full of TG-16 stuff or something?
ESTEBAN CHECK OUT MY SCORE IN THE WHAT DID YOU BUY TODAY THREAD :)  I did get a wheelbarrow full :)
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Post by: djolof on 01/05/2013, 08:53 PM
Just about to go up against Dirth in Neutopia II... but i'll have to pour another Dogfish Head 60 min IPA first ;)
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Post by: roflmao on 01/05/2013, 09:10 PM
Quote from: djolof on 01/05/2013, 08:53 PMJust about to go up against Dirth in Neutopia II... but i'll have to pour another Dogfish Head 60 min IPA first ;)
I had one of those last night.  Delicious. :)
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/06/2013, 10:28 AM
TODAY on the list:   last 2 games left I haven't tried out

-Valis 3

-Dragon Slayer

then to pick one of the many new games to play through.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 01/08/2013, 10:29 AM
I played a bunch of Japanese games yesterday, Wonder Momo, Salamander, Psycho Chaser, 3x3 eyes and even some Carmen Sandiego.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 01/08/2013, 11:06 AM
Got Steam Heart's, Turrican, and Raiden from good guy Bernie.  Only the first is really getting some play time. 8)
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/08/2013, 05:39 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/08/2013, 11:06 AMGot Steam Heart's, Turrican, and Raiden from good guy Bernie.  Only the first is really getting some play time. 8)
sounds like a post for the turboob thread!
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Post by: esteban on 01/08/2013, 11:09 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 01/08/2013, 05:39 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/08/2013, 11:06 AMGot Steam Heart's, Turrican, and Raiden from good guy Bernie.  Only the first is really getting some play time. 8)
sounds like a post for the turboob thread!
INDUBITABLY.  :pcgs:
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 01/10/2013, 12:40 AM
Been practicing Darkwing Duck for speedrunning. Found a couple shortcuts/glitches.

http://youtu.be/2hcKXt6qCM0
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 01/10/2013, 04:55 PM
I started playing some Tricky Kick, it's pretty rad as I'm a puzzler fan.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 01/10/2013, 05:48 PM
Quote from: Nulltard on 01/10/2013, 11:47 AM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 01/10/2013, 12:40 AMBeen practicing Darkwing Duck for speedrunning. Found a couple shortcuts/glitches.

http://youtu.be/2hcKXt6qCM0
This a TAS or el natural?  I've never played Darkwing Duck, but it doesn't look to terribly unpleasant in your video... seems much more enjoyable than Bucci's curse and death laden review vid. (:
This is au naturel. You can see in the F.O.W.L. Headquarters, I hit a platform perfectly... and fall through. The game is notoriously bad at collision detection, especially for a game with bad jumping mechanics. Like Bucci notes, you have to learn the quirks of the bad controls to get anywhere. I've now played the game 30 times through. The jump in Molarity's part of F.O.W.L. headquarters, that allows me to skip a big portion of that level, is actually incredibly difficult.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 01/10/2013, 05:51 PM
You're playing on 'easy'?  Let's see it on 'normal'.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/10/2013, 09:40 PM
That was an impressive speedrun I must admit.
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Post by: esteban on 01/12/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: guest on 01/10/2013, 12:40 AMBeen practicing Darkwing Duck for speedrunning. Found a couple shortcuts/glitches.

http://youtu.be/2hcKXt6qCM0
I am afraid to watch this, as I will cry at how I've barely scratched the game.
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/13/2013, 03:30 PM
Just finished R-type.  I think I've owned this for 20 years; until today it was the oldest game that I'd never beaten.  It is also quite possibly the hardest game I've ever beaten.  Are you supposed to be able to kill the last boss?  He just kinda died about thirty seconds after the spiny-y things decided to stop moving in their patterns and just chase after me.

Yeah, hard mode?  No thanks Irem!

I was thinking that I'd finally finish Super R Type, R Types, or Pulstar after I beat this but god damn, I want a break from shooters. 

Dunno what to play next...
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Post by: esteban on 01/14/2013, 01:19 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/13/2013, 03:30 PMDunno what to play next...
Tricky Kick.
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/14/2013, 02:02 AM
Played some Lost Sunheart, Rabio Lepus, Super Raiden, and some Monster Lair last night.  All were new to me, and while I didn't beat any of them, I enjoyed each one, and I plan to play them again soon.
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/14/2013, 02:31 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/14/2013, 01:19 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/13/2013, 03:30 PMDunno what to play next...
Tricky Kick.
I've never played the game, is it any good?
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/14/2013, 09:04 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/14/2013, 02:31 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/14/2013, 01:19 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/13/2013, 03:30 PMDunno what to play next...
Tricky Kick.
I've never played the game, is it any good?
If you are a puzzler fan it is pretty good! although I warn it lives up to the tricky part of it's name. IMO one of the more underrated PCE games.
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/14/2013, 11:55 AM
I just got Ys Book I and II. Very cool game. The experience is similar to Zelda: Ocarina of Time, in terms of pacing and presentation.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/14/2013, 11:58 AM
Quote from: guest on 01/14/2013, 11:55 AMI just got Ys Book I and II. Very cool game. The experience is similar to Zelda: Ocarina of Time, in terms of pacing and presentation.
yeah except Zelda is no where as good as Ys.  And I hated OoT quite a bit.  AND the music is 98364743265 times better in Ys.
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/14/2013, 09:34 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 01/14/2013, 09:04 AMIf you are a puzzler fan it is pretty good! although I warn it lives up to the tricky part of it's name. IMO one of the more underrated PCE games.
Okay, I'm sold.  I'll take a look and see if I can find it.

Quote from: guest on 01/14/2013, 11:55 AMI just got Ys Book I and II. Very cool game. The experience is similar to Zelda: Ocarina of Time, in terms of pacing and presentation.
Possibly off topic but I've never understood why Zelda 64 gets as much love as it does...
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Post by: roflmao on 01/14/2013, 11:17 PM
Lately I've been playing a fair amount of Devil's Crush, Soldier Blade, Sapphire and most recently, Star Parodier.  I made it to the last boss on the last level on one credit this afternoon and after dying a bunch of times against the brain's spaceship, the game suddenly started me over at the beginning of the level.  I still had 5 lives remaining, but I'm guessing beacuse I died so many times against the boss, I sucked and needed a do-over.  I turned it off.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/15/2013, 08:51 AM
played and beat Cratermaze on normal difficulty.  Fun little "bomberman style" board collecting game.
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Post by: esteban on 01/16/2013, 12:20 AM
Quote from: guest on 01/15/2013, 11:58 PMI'm playing some Neutopia to pass the time until my turbo tap arrives.  Actually, my 11 year old stepson and I are trading off on it.  But we're switching over to Dungeon Explorer for some 2-player action once the turbo tap gets here.  He finally asked to play since I AV modded my dead RF TG16 and said "man, I thought all this TurboGrafx and Chris Bucci stuff was kinda (makes unimpressed emotes and gestures), but now I see what you mean! It is awesome!".

Thanks, Jazeta.  Score one for the turbobs.  He's super excited to play some other games I've ordered. Alien Crush, Blazing Lasers, and World Class Baseball will soon make their mark on a new generation.  I can't wait until my toddler twins can join in.  If we can twist mom's arm, i won't need friends to pull off 5-man DE and Bomberman parties.  (:
I need to convince my daughter that Dungeon Explorer is as fun as Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation - Nintendo DS. Really.
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Post by: Mishran on 01/16/2013, 10:41 AM
Finally got around to getting my Duo-R out and replaying MSR. Perhaps I'll finish it before the next turbob game release becomes available. :P
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 01/17/2013, 11:49 AM
STAR PARODIA ALL DAY !!!
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/17/2013, 04:19 PM
Got some games in the mail recently from choijimmy (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=4654) in Hong Kong, so I tried out a few of them last night -

Hany in the Sky
!!Youkai Douchuki (Shadow Land)!!
Barunba
Battle Lode Runner

I can't give any of them an A+ rating, but I will give each of them another chance, and I can't give any of them an F- rating either.  They all seemed to be just average games, if a bit difficult.


By the way, choijimmy can get decent deals on PC Engine games, so if there's anything that you're looking for, check with him.
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Post by: Corredor X on 01/17/2013, 06:31 PM
R-Type II. I can beat the first one without dying, but the second part - the 6th stage, in particular - is still giving me troubles. The PCE version is a little more difficult than the Master System port I grew with, still need to get better in it.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 01/17/2013, 06:42 PM
So I just passed Legendary Axe 2  :P, but what happened at the end. Did he turn into a bad guy? and who is that other guy with the sword?  :-k Or was he the bad guy all along?
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/18/2013, 08:39 AM
Played some 2-player Splash Lake with my 6-year-old last night, and he and I really enjoyed it.
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Post by: Nando on 01/18/2013, 07:06 PM
Played Wataru (Keith Courage,) BomberMan 93 and SF2( I so need a six bttn controller)with my 2yr old, while sick sister and mom were sleeping off the flu. Good times for us, they, well they are still getting better.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/18/2013, 07:33 PM
Played around with my Flash HuCard today - played some Coryoon, OutRun and some Raiden.  Good times.
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/18/2013, 07:52 PM
Quote from: Corredor X on 01/17/2013, 06:31 PMR-Type II. I can beat the first one without dying, but the second part - the 6th stage, in particular - is still giving me troubles. The PCE version is a little more difficult than the Master System port I grew with, still need to get better in it.
I played nothing but R Type for over a week, finally beat it.  The whole thing is doable, just took me a long while until I was good enough.  Good luck!
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Post by: futureman2000 on 01/18/2013, 10:10 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/18/2013, 07:52 PMI played nothing but R Type for over a week, finally beat it.  The whole thing is doable, just took me a long while until I was good enough.  Good luck!
Nice job! I don't think I'll ever win R-type (ms or turbo), but I'm comfortable with that.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/18/2013, 10:13 PM
I am playing Deep Blue.  It isn't as bad as people say it is.  I just wish I could keep my speed upgrades after I get hit though.
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Post by: rrob78 on 01/19/2013, 03:08 AM
Been playing Alien Crush & New Adventure Island( thanks to RoyVegas)
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Post by: Corredor X on 01/19/2013, 06:49 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/18/2013, 07:52 PMI played nothing but R Type for over a week, finally beat it.  The whole thing is doable, just took me a long while until I was good enough.  Good luck!
Thanks!  :D  I think that's the beauty of R-Type, you can feel that it's possible to beat, but you need to be good enough for it. That's a quality some of the best games ever made have, like Megaman 2 or Contra III, for example. But R-Type stays in a very specific place among these games, because unlike the aforementioned, there's no place for errors. You loose one life (and every item you got with it) in some parts of the game and it's almost a Game Over sentence  :mrgreen:
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 01/20/2013, 06:05 PM
Just finished ValisII awesome game. Time to start part III
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Post by: -D- on 01/20/2013, 11:13 PM
Played Daisenpu Custom twice, I keep getting stuck at the boss of.... can't remember, Area 4 or 5.  It's actually 2 enemies, and they pop up out of the water.  The hitbox takes a little getting used to, bullets can graze through half your wing, but everywhere else will kill you, and with this boss the tail of your ship is the particularly hard part to avoid from getting hit.
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Post by: esteban on 01/21/2013, 07:24 AM
Quote from: -D- on 01/20/2013, 11:13 PMPlayed Daisenpu Custom twice, I keep getting stuck at the boss of.... can't remember, Area 4 or 5.  It's actually 2 enemies, and they pop up out of the water.  The hitbox takes a little getting used to, bullets can graze through half your wing, but everywhere else will kill you, and with this boss the tail of your ship is the particularly hard part to avoid from getting hit.
That hitbox! Toaplan does this in a bunch of its games: In Tiger Heli (NES) for example, the bullets can graze the left-right side (very, very tiny wings a handful of pixels wide)...HOWEVER, it will AUTOMATICALLY DEPLOY a BOMB! It's like a "safety feature" of your helicopter, and it helps some players...but for experienced players it becomes an INTERESTING PENALTY FOR BEING SLOPPY.

I have always been intrigued by this wonderful little feature of the game.

BACK ON TOPIC: As you play Daisenpu, tell me if the music changes. I can't find my disc, but I recall hearing the same song in every stage (maybe I'm wrong). ANYWAY, this has been bothering me for years and I always ask folks about it whenever they mention the game. TO DATE, NO ONE HAS EVER ANSWERED ME! Maybe the problem is that all the songs are nondescript and blend together into one big bland wall of Red Book?

-D-, you have a mission. Do me proud. :pcgs:
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/22/2013, 12:00 AM
Played through to the penultimate level of Hellfire S yesterday evening by myself, and this evening, I invited over a friend for the specific purpose of playing some 2-player simultaneous Hellfire S...




...after many, many, many deaths, we conquered Hellfire S!  (Actually, I'm much better than he at shoot-'em-ups, but having him there for the last two levels really soaked up a lot of bullets which would have been coming at me.   :-"   )


Pretty good game, even if its multi-directional firing 'gimmick' is a bit odd.   I'm going to rate it a solid '7' at PCE Daisakusen (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/28/333/1/Hellfire-S-jp.htm).
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/22/2013, 11:12 AM
Quote from: Corredor X on 01/19/2013, 06:49 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/18/2013, 07:52 PMI played nothing but R Type for over a week, finally beat it.  The whole thing is doable, just took me a long while until I was good enough.  Good luck!
Thanks!  :D  I think that's the beauty of R-Type, you can feel that it's possible to beat, but you need to be good enough for it. That's a quality some of the best games ever made have, like Megaman 2 or Contra III, for example. But R-Type stays in a very specific place among these games, because unlike the aforementioned, there's no place for errors. You loose one life (and every item you got with it) in some parts of the game and it's almost a Game Over sentence  :mrgreen:
I had that same feeling with Sidearms and Aeroblasters. Great games that just needed a lot of practice. Sidearms took me two weeks to beat, while Aeroblasters took about a few weeks spread across several months. I wish that the sequel, Sidearms Special, was as addictive and special as the first one...
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Post by: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 08:03 PM
Just beat Cosmic Fantasy 2 tonight, the thing that sucked though was halfway into the ending cut-scene my system goes back to the Duo start-up screen! I've only had one other issue the whole way playing. Luckily I could finish viewing it on Youtube, I enjoyed the game but it was getting pretty stale towards the end. I think I'm going to start Psychic Storm now...
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/22/2013, 08:10 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 08:03 PMJust beat Cosmic Fantasy 2 tonight, the thing that sucked though was halfway into the ending cut-scene my system goes back to the Duo start-up screen! I've only had one other issue the whole way playing. Luckily I could finish viewing it on Youtube, I enjoyed the game but it was getting pretty stale towards the end. I think I'm going to start Psychic Storm now...
damn same thing happened to me!  the only issue I had during the game!
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Post by: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 08:26 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 01/22/2013, 08:10 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 08:03 PMJust beat Cosmic Fantasy 2 tonight, the thing that sucked though was halfway into the ending cut-scene my system goes back to the Duo start-up screen! I've only had one other issue the whole way playing. Luckily I could finish viewing it on Youtube, I enjoyed the game but it was getting pretty stale towards the end. I think I'm going to start Psychic Storm now...
damn same thing happened to me!  the only issue I had during the game!
The other issue was one of the cut-scenes vocals were off-track. It's reassuring to know someone else had the same issue though, I was worried something might've been wrong with my system since the disc was pretty mint. I wish 1,3, & 4 were translated as the series seems to remind me of a poor man's Phantasy Star...
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Post by: turboswimbz on 01/22/2013, 08:31 PM
yeah it's not a bad game.  a bit slow in parts.  pretty fun story though.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/22/2013, 09:19 PM
I finally got the (keith) courage to play Shape Shifter again and, luckily, it didn't wipe all my save games like last time (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13291.0). Holy-moly the parallax scrolling is unbelievable!  I can't believe that's coming out of a Turbografx-16!

Also, I recently received PCE Neutopia II from forum member and repair-wizard extraordinaire Keith Courage and have really been enjoying that.  I was nervous about the language barrier, but I've played so much of the first Neutopia that I haven't had that much trouble making progress.  8-direction attacking is taking some getting used to; I still normally try to attack the enemies up-down/left-right.

And I played some Blazing Lazers today.  That game never gets old.
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Post by: tggodfrey on 01/22/2013, 10:21 PM
Tiger Road....1st completed game of 2013 for me.  not sure what to play next.  Maybe air zonk Hucard.
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Post by: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 10:37 PM
Just beat Psychic Storm while 1cc'ing it. Game wasn't very hard at all since they refill your life bar and special after each round. I'm going to go back and try the other ships and 2 player mode. The music and graphics are really nice, the voice-overs are a little muffled. There were 2 regular enemies in the game that had me scratching my head how to beat them (an enemy in the water stage that sucks your ship in & a tentacle wall thing that sometimes blocks your path in the last stage). Overall I'd recommend this game especially if you're new to shmups or want a "relaxing" shmup experience!
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Post by: roflmao on 01/22/2013, 11:06 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 10:37 PMJust beat Psychic Storm while 1cc'ing it. Game wasn't very hard at all since they refill your life bar and special after each round. I'm going to go back and try the other ships and 2 player mode. The music and graphics are really nice, the voice-overs are a little muffled. There were 2 regular enemies in the game that had me scratching my head how to beat them (an enemy in the water stage that sucks your ship in & a tentacle wall thing that sometimes blocks your path in the last stage). Overall I'd recommend this game especially if you're new to shmups or want a "relaxing" shmup experience!
Thanks!  Sounds like my kind of shmup. :p
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Post by: pc_kwajalein on 01/23/2013, 04:06 PM
Playing some Bomberman ATM. I wish it was like the old days where me and 3 other friends would play till the sun went down, but I'll have to enjoy it myself. And I have NO problems doing it.  :D
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/23/2013, 08:19 PM
Played some Star Parodier for the first time last night and enjoyed it, even though the 'Egyptian' stage whooped me good.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 01/23/2013, 08:55 PM
Playing Ordyne with my daughter, tuff game anyone have any hints?
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Post by: Obfuscate on 01/23/2013, 09:01 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 10:37 PMJust beat Psychic Storm while 1cc'ing it. Game wasn't very hard at all since they refill your life bar and special after each round. I'm going to go back and try the other ships and 2 player mode. The music and graphics are really nice, the voice-overs are a little muffled. There were 2 regular enemies in the game that had me scratching my head how to beat them (an enemy in the water stage that sucks your ship in & a tentacle wall thing that sometimes blocks your path in the last stage). Overall I'd recommend this game especially if you're new to shmups or want a "relaxing" shmup experience!
Funny, I just had played this and wasn't impressed. Way too easy, one of the easiest ones i've played, not much strategy, not even the bosses, average graphics, and below average music. The ship feels a little too slow for me also.
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/23/2013, 09:08 PM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 01/23/2013, 08:55 PMPlaying Ordyne with my daughter, tuff game anyone have any hints?
What level have you reached?
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Post by: Alt-Nintega on 01/23/2013, 09:43 PM
playing Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. But on PSP. I don't have the Turbo CD unit yet/can't find one for good price.
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Post by: NinjaCrackerX on 01/23/2013, 10:06 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 01/23/2013, 08:19 PMPlayed some Star Parodier for the first time last night and enjoyed it, even though the 'Egyptian' stage whooped me good.
Played through the game without much trouble until I got to the boss of that stage. I gave up after a few continues to try again for another day. It's fire tail attack always got me, couldn't get away fast enough. Used Bomberman...

Quote from: Obfuscate on 01/23/2013, 09:01 PMFunny, I just had played this and wasn't impressed. Way too easy, one of the easiest ones i've played, not much strategy, not even the bosses, average graphics, and below average music. The ship feels a little too slow for me also.
I didn't say it was the best, it's far from it with the system's shmup library but I've played a lot worse. I just got done playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 beforehand so I could've possibly given it more credit then it actually deserves haha... Especially when you hear the same 3 songs and see Nes style graphics the whole time playing CS2.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: exile on 01/24/2013, 01:06 AM
picked up the japanese version of Terra Forming look forward to spending time with it tomorrow
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Post by: Obfuscate on 01/24/2013, 03:01 PM
Been playing Burning Angels the last few days. It's OK kinda reminds me for some reason of Override but shorter and harder. You get a life bar but you'll take some stupid hits that downgrade your weapons and that can be irritating.The special weapon makes the few truly difficult parts not bad at all.

I played Steam Hearts also recently and that is much better than this.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 01/25/2013, 12:37 AM
I am currently being bent over the coffee table by Turrican.  Holy shit this game is hard.  It's also made harder by mapping the jump button to the D pad.  You already have a jump button why do you need an extra jump button.  You have NO recover time after getting hit and the inability to shoot up for diagonal makes it insane.
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/25/2013, 01:50 AM
Played some Bomberman '93 with my kids and had fun, then I played a little Psychic Storm for the first time.  It was decent, but I ran out of time, so I'll have to get back to it another time.
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Post by: esteban on 01/25/2013, 02:17 AM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 01/23/2013, 09:01 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/22/2013, 10:37 PMJust beat Psychic Storm while 1cc'ing it. Game wasn't very hard at all since they refill your life bar and special after each round. I'm going to go back and try the other ships and 2 player mode. The music and graphics are really nice, the voice-overs are a little muffled. There were 2 regular enemies in the game that had me scratching my head how to beat them (an enemy in the water stage that sucks your ship in & a tentacle wall thing that sometimes blocks your path in the last stage). Overall I'd recommend this game especially if you're new to shmups or want a "relaxing" shmup experience!
Funny, I just had played this and wasn't impressed. Way too easy, one of the easiest ones i've played, not much strategy, not even the bosses, average graphics, and below average music. The ship feels a little too slow for me also.
STATUS: The music is the best part of this game (it's far too easy). I can never get enough of that "Telenet House Band" sound.

Damn you. Damn you!  :pcgs:
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 01/25/2013, 05:39 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/23/2013, 09:08 PM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 01/23/2013, 08:55 PMPlaying Ordyne with my daughter, tuff game anyone have any hints?
What level have you reached?
I think we have gotten to the fourth level, their are boulders or rocks bouncing up and down.
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/25/2013, 07:19 PM
I was just playing Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu(pce). Great game. I'm on the final stage, and taking a break to go to Chipotle for dinner. :P

EDIT: Just got back from Chipotle and beat this game! It took me much longer to beat the 5 Dragons and the Emperor on the final stage on my other two times I beat this classic. This time, only one try! And Chipotle was delicious as always...
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Post by: roflmao on 01/25/2013, 10:08 PM
Awesome, Lukester!  I have fond memories of playing Jackie Chan before I made the mistake of selling my collection.  It's one of the few titles I've yet to regain and now it's usually out of my price range when I see it.
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/26/2013, 04:27 AM
How much does US Jackie Chan go for now?  I played the rom a bit and it seems like a lot of fun...
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/26/2013, 10:18 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/26/2013, 04:27 AMHow much does US Jackie Chan go for now?  I played the rom a bit and it seems like a lot of fun...
Hehe. I have a loose Japan card of the game. Good luck buying a U.S. version.
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Post by: VestCunt on 01/26/2013, 02:22 PM
Quote from: PukeSter on 01/25/2013, 07:19 PMI was just playing Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu(pce). Great game. I'm on the final stage, and taking a break to go to Chipotle for dinner. :P

EDIT: Just got back from Chipotle and beat this game! It took me much longer to beat the 5 Dragons and the Emperor on the final stage on my other two times I beat this classic. This time, only one try! And Chipotle was delicious as always...
New collecting strategy: 1) beat games 2) find corporate sponsors 3) buy Magical Chase
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Post by: Bernie on 01/26/2013, 08:45 PM
I have absolutely no sentimental attachment with Jackie Chan.  If you want it roflmao, get with me.  Its complete with manual and jewel case.
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/27/2013, 12:25 AM
Thanks to Obfuscate, I just got Sapphire in the mail today, and I played it some solo, and some 2-player with my 6-year-old and my 8-year-old.  Playing solo, I got to the last stage on Easy mode.  I definitely plan to play this some more in the very near future.

I have to say that Sapphire really is a good game, and I am well pleased with myself for getting an Arcade Card Duo so as to be able to play it.
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Post by: Corredor X on 01/27/2013, 12:12 PM
Finally got to play Keith Courage to the end. It was the first USA game I bought to test the region mod of my PCE sometime ago, but just tried it and put it away. Although there's some notable flaws here and there, I think it's a nice game overall. Of course Legendary Axe or the first Bonk would be better choices of a pack-in game for the TG-16 at the time, but I think I would have some fun with it if I had got it from Christmas in 1989   :mrgreen:
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/27/2013, 04:58 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 01/27/2013, 12:25 AMThanks to Obfuscate, I just got Sapphire in the mail today, and I played it some solo, and some 2-player with my 6-year-old and my 8-year-old.  Playing solo, I got to the last stage on Easy mode.  I definitely plan to play this some more in the very near future.

I have to say that Sapphire really is a good game, and I am well pleased with myself for getting an Arcade Card Duo so as to be able to play it.
Well, I beat Sapphire today on Easy mode with 9 continues  :roll:  with the default blue-haired pilot.  I plan to eventually beat it with all 4 pilots.  Overall, I think that I have to give this a very solid '9' out of 10, with an extra point for being 2-player cooperative, which makes this game a '10' in my book.  I do wish that it had a couple more stages, but then again its only being 5 stages long makes it an easy game to get in and out of pretty easily.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 01/29/2013, 09:34 AM
restarted playing Exile: Wicked Phenomenon.
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Post by: sonikthehedgehog on 01/29/2013, 04:06 PM
I beat Last Alert and Dracula X on the same day. Last Alert seemed to drag on. I just kept wanting to get to the bosses to hear what they would say. Glad to say I played through it though. Fun game.
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Post by: VestCunt on 01/30/2013, 12:27 AM
Playing some fuckin WOTES (Warriors of the Eternal Sun). God damn. The game isn't hard, but attaining the higher-level spells or buying the better armor requires hours of grinding. And I'm not talking about grinding on the dance floor, this is grind-your-face-off grinding. I haven't done this much grinding since Ultima Exodus. And then my dwarf got hit by a specter or wraith and lost two levels. For all of the liberties this game takes with the D&D rules, I couldn't believe they kept the hardcore energy drain. More grinding.

Oh shit! NOT TURBO: (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/guns/headshot-suicide.gif)
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 01/30/2013, 01:51 AM
Crankin' dat Soulja Blade.  Can't seem to get past Operation 5...
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Post by: Bernie on 01/30/2013, 01:06 PM
Figured I would play Riot Zone this morning on my Duo.  :)

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Post by: seieienbu on 01/30/2013, 03:37 PM
that's a mighty sharp picture you have there, how do you have your system connected to your monitor?
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Post by: Bernie on 01/30/2013, 06:18 PM
Its my LG TV.  I use composite cables hooked to the jacks BlueBMW added to the rear of my Duo.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 01/30/2013, 11:28 PM
Been playing in the past few days Y's Book .. I'm on the 2nd Book right now .. And after I medicate on some of Cali's finest medicinal herbs Ive been playing Parasol Stars and Rainbow Island .. lol that is all ...
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Post by: chadti99 on 01/31/2013, 09:39 AM
Just 100% finished Dracula X with both Maria and Richter.  Excellent game, Konami knew how to make them back in the day.

Now I'm playing through Ys4 again with both english patches applied.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 01/31/2013, 02:29 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 01/30/2013, 01:06 PMFigured I would play Riot Zone this morning on my Duo.  :)
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Fuck yea, Ts Music!!!
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Post by: Bernie on 01/31/2013, 03:48 PM
Decided to fire up the Turbo Duo this afternoon, and play some MAKAI PRINCE DORABOCCHAN aka Kid Dracula.  Pretty simple game, but it is a lot of fun.  I found I couldn't put it down, and kept pushing through.  I played through to the 3rd stage, and in that time I found a lot of different paths to take, finding different armors or power ups.  I am sure I have just scratched the surface with it.  The only complaint I have, and its not really a big complaint, is the music..  Its kinda....dull?  Maybe that's not the right word, but it wasn't what I expected.  All in all though, I would say the game is worth the buy.  :) 

http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Makai_Prince_Dorabocchan.htm
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Post by: geise on 02/01/2013, 11:17 AM
Yeah Bernie if it's Naxat it's going to be at least decent.  I've never played a terrible Naxat game.  Makai isn't the greatest but it's not bad either.  For how cheap it is it's worth the pick up.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 02/01/2013, 11:35 AM
Quote from: Bernie on 01/30/2013, 01:06 PMFigured I would play Riot Zone this morning on my Duo.  :)
Anyone else get pissed everytime they watch the opening cinema when the one guys says to the other he's not going alone because he's going to go with and then you load up and there isn't a 2-player option! This could have been a great game with 2-player and a little less repitition.
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Post by: geise on 02/01/2013, 11:53 AM
That was always my biggest gripe with the game.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 02/01/2013, 05:52 PM
Heck yeah When I first played it back in the 90's I was so upset they did not make it a 2 player game.
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Post by: bob on 02/01/2013, 08:04 PM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 02/01/2013, 05:52 PMHeck yeah When I first played it back in the 90's I was so upset they did not make it a 2 player game.
They probably did some analysis on how many duo taps were sold and decided to cut 2 player option from scope of development.
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Post by: tpivette on 02/01/2013, 08:43 PM
Just finished Ys 3... even though its a huge departure from the original's gameplay (side scrolling action vs overhead RPG), I gotta say it was a really fun game. Much better than Zelda 2 (which I've seen it compared to).

Now on to Cosmic Fantasy 2!
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Post by: bob on 02/01/2013, 10:15 PM
Quote from: tpivette on 02/01/2013, 08:43 PMJust finished Ys 3... even though its a huge departure from the original's gameplay (side scrolling action vs overhead RPG), I gotta say it was a really fun game. Much better than Zelda 2 (which I've seen it compared to).

Now on to Cosmic Fantasy 2!
Y's III is great. I recently finished it myself.
CF 2 next???  GET OUT OF MY HEAD!
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Post by: roflmao on 02/01/2013, 11:26 PM
I 1CC'd Star Parodier on Normal this evening.  Woo!

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What a fun game!  Definitely one of my favorites for the console. 

Then I popped in Ninja Spirit and beat that too.  No pics of that since I feel like I've posted pics of that one before.

It's been a good evening. :D
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Post by: wallzter on 02/02/2013, 10:52 AM
Been playing R-type on my Tg-16. Keep getting my butt whooped!!! Is it possible to beat this game without doing the extra credits trick? Has anyone here done it?
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Post by: esteban on 02/03/2013, 08:43 AM
Quote from: wallzter on 02/02/2013, 10:52 AMBeen playing R-type on my Tg-16. Keep getting my butt whooped!!! Is it possible to beat this game without doing the extra credits trick? Has anyone here done it?
STATUS: Yes and yes. However, it took years and I love the stupid game. I also don't have Aspberger's Syndrome (like the folks at various forums who tackle challenging games easily).

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: With that said...BE PROUD THAT YOU ARE TACKLING R-TYPE like your average bastard. Take a few years... (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcg0.png)
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Post by: wallzter on 02/03/2013, 09:54 AM
I'm now determined to beat it and do it in less time then you did Esteban!
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/04/2013, 01:09 AM
Played some Avenger today and could only get to the third stage boss.  It's not too difficult, but I'm just having a problem finding my 'groove' with this game for some reason.  I'm going to keep at it though.
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/04/2013, 11:02 AM
Quote from: wallzter on 02/02/2013, 10:52 AMBeen playing R-type on my Tg-16. Keep getting my butt whooped!!! Is it possible to beat this game without doing the extra credits trick? Has anyone here done it?
I beat it for the first time about a month ago.  It's doable, just hard.

Started playing Tricky Kick, seems fun.  I don't know how far I'll get, I generally give up on puzzle games like this before I finish them.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 02/04/2013, 06:48 PM
Just played Devils Crush for the first time today.  I'm not into pinball but holy shit this game is AWESOME!!!!
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Post by: SuperPlay on 02/05/2013, 03:12 AM
After a while trying to make my way through Maison Ikkoku I decided last night to give it a rest and try a game that I have not played for a long time ..... Legendary Axe II .... quite enjoying it :-)
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Post by: soop on 02/05/2013, 06:14 AM
Quote from: Bernie on 01/31/2013, 03:48 PMDecided to fire up the Turbo Duo this afternoon, and play some MAKAI PRINCE DORABOCCHAN aka Kid Dracula.  Pretty simple game, but it is a lot of fun.  I found I couldn't put it down, and kept pushing through.  I played through to the 3rd stage, and in that time I found a lot of different paths to take, finding different armors or power ups.  I am sure I have just scratched the surface with it.  The only complaint I have, and its not really a big complaint, is the music..  Its kinda....dull?  Maybe that's not the right word, but it wasn't what I expected.  All in all though, I would say the game is worth the buy.  :) 

http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Makai_Prince_Dorabocchan.htm
Nice.  I quite like this game too.  At first it seems a bit empty and cheap - you can do lots of exploring, but there doesn't seem to be much point.  Then I realised that the tomatoes are used to deplete the bosses energy before the fight, and everything slotted into place.

I'm gonna have to go back and finish it one day after playing right to the last boss last time.
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Post by: RainMaker on 02/05/2013, 02:27 PM
Been playing super star soldier. Can't get those catchy background tunes out of my head.
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Post by: esteban on 02/06/2013, 11:05 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 02/04/2013, 01:09 AMPlayed some Avenger today and could only get to the third stage boss.  It's not too difficult, but I'm just having a problem finding my 'groove' with this game for some reason.  I'm going to keep at it though.
There was something I liked about this game, despite being steeped in mediocrity. OH YES I LIKE THE MUSIC!



Quote from: RainMaker on 02/05/2013, 02:27 PMBeen playing super star soldier. Can't get those catchy background tunes out of my head.
These songs sound even better now than back in the day. You see, now I realize that tunes like this aren't as abundant as they should be!
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 02/07/2013, 02:02 AM
Neo Nectaris. Thanks to Esteban's page, I now also need to import Earth Light and Earth Light Luna Strike... probably Nectaris GB as well.

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Post by: Damon Plus on 02/07/2013, 04:36 AM
About to start Neutopia for the first time thanks to tpivette's raffle. I've never played it with an emulator or the original system either,  so it will feel totally fresh for me.
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Post by: esteban on 02/07/2013, 07:14 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/07/2013, 02:02 AMNeo Nectaris. Thanks to Esteban's page, I now also need to import Earth Light and Earth Light Luna Strike... probably Nectaris GB as well.
Earth Light = absolutely. It oozes so much charm and offers a much larger arsenal of weapons.

Luna Strike? Don't get your hopes up.

Earth Light --> Luna Strike is akin to Vasteel --> Vasteel 2 (the sequels might be solid games, but they are generic compared to the charming qualities of the original games.  (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 02/07/2013, 05:38 PM
Quote from: esteban on 02/07/2013, 07:14 AM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 02/07/2013, 02:02 AMNeo Nectaris. Thanks to Esteban's page, I now also need to import Earth Light and Earth Light Luna Strike... probably Nectaris GB as well.
Earth Light = absolutely. It oozes so much charm and offers a much larger arsenal of weapons.

Luna Strike? Don't get your hopes up.

Earth Light --> Luna Strike is akin to Vasteel --> Vasteel 2 (the sequels might be solid games, but they are generic compared to the charming qualities of the original games.  (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
I figure, Luna Strike can be had for ridiculously cheap, and if its sort of "in the Nectaris Family" I should still grab it. The total (before shipping) for those three games is around 1000 yen. I should also mention, your FAQ is extremely important. I never ever would have figured out that KanonFodder unit on my own.

I love the CD quality music of Neo Nectaris. I dislike that some of the levels don't really allow for ingenuity, it appears that the level designer intended one solution, and made the level so that is the only solution that works. It turns a military strategy game into more of a puzzle game. Anyway, not every level is like that, and its a minor irritant on an otherwise fantastic game.

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Post by: Bernie on 02/07/2013, 06:20 PM
Back to Ys Book II.  Gonna try and finish it.
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/08/2013, 01:04 AM
Played some more Avenger, and still couldn't get past the speed tank boss stage.  :(

Also played up to level 5-7 of Splash Lake with my sons.
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Post by: esadajr on 02/11/2013, 11:11 AM
Yesterday I was able to play good old Drac X and Star Parodia (that and Parodius are probably the best shooters ever)
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/11/2013, 02:46 PM
Got up to Level 6-2 of Splash Lake.  Also played some more Sapphire and Horror Story.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/11/2013, 04:43 PM
Just played Bravoman on my Wii for the first time in months. It's strange how fun the game really is, and I personally feel that it is a much stronger title than Splatterhouse(at least conversion-wise). I need to pick up a copy sometime.
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Post by: -D- on 02/12/2013, 03:19 AM
Finished Daisenpu Custom and Detana Twinbee awhile back; moved on to Raiden US this past week.  Consistently getting farther and farther every time I play it, think I'm getting to the 6th level now.  Loving the hell out of it.

Recent pick-ups waiting in the wings:  Image Fight, Download, L-Dis, P-47.
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Post by: tpivette on 02/12/2013, 04:35 AM
Been playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 over the weekend, just got started playing as Babette.

Popped in Magical Chase for the first time yesterday, and I gotta say the music is pretty damn catchy! Lost track of time just engrossed in the music and blowing things up... before I knew it, it was 1am and I realized I had to wake up for work in 3 hours!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 02/12/2013, 09:17 PM
Just played and beat Riot Zone.  I can now up the Turbo games I've beaten to 2 lol.  Wow that game was easy.   Just sat down and beat it on the first try.  I did feel a bit dirty opening a sealed game but I love beat em ups and this was my most wanted to play Turbo CD.
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/13/2013, 12:27 PM
Played Vigilante for a while.  I may try to go back and beat it tonight.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 02/13/2013, 12:47 PM
I continue playing Neutopia. Beat the first four dungeons, just entered the Sea Sphere (pretty cool music, btw). Liking the game a lot so far, I would've liked a bit more difficulty and less emptyness in the scenarios, but other than that, a very, very good and charming adventure game.
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/15/2013, 12:08 PM
Played a bit more Vigalante.  I keep dying on the 3'rd stage.

Quote from: Damon Plus on 02/13/2013, 12:47 PMI continue playing Neutopia. Beat the first four dungeons, just entered the Sea Sphere (pretty cool music, btw). Liking the game a lot so far, I would've liked a bit more difficulty and less emptyness in the scenarios, but other than that, a very, very good and charming adventure game.
I need to pick up Neutopia at some point.
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/15/2013, 12:34 PM
I've played a lot of Bomberman in the last three days.  I'm up to 6-7 right now, because I forgot to save when I was up to 7-5.  I'll probably finish the game either tonight or tomorrow.  It's really a good game, although I wish that the main game had 2-player simultaneous for the storyline.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 02/15/2013, 01:37 PM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 02/13/2013, 12:47 PMI continue playing Neutopia. Beat the first four dungeons, just entered the Sea Sphere (pretty cool music, btw). Liking the game a lot so far, I would've liked a bit more difficulty and less emptyness in the scenarios, but other than that, a very, very good and charming adventure game.
Neutopia II is much better for not feeling so "empty." The dungeons/plot order feels a lot better than "Collect 8 macguffins and confront the final baddie."  That, added with diagonal sword attacks, less reliance on the stupid moon beam moss, makes the game better in general.

The only downside to Neutopia II is that the bosses are much harder, and less predictable. There are a few that are just ultra bullshit. If anyone has strategies to not get murdered by the 7th dungeon boss, I'm all ears.   
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Post by: Carparama on 02/15/2013, 03:32 PM
I got my girlfriend to give the TG16 a chance, and she LOVES Devil's Crush.  :)  Couldn't be happier!  Now to get her to try the Bonk and Bomberman series.  :)
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Post by: tpivette on 02/15/2013, 05:55 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/15/2013, 01:37 PM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 02/13/2013, 12:47 PMI continue playing Neutopia. Beat the first four dungeons, just entered the Sea Sphere (pretty cool music, btw). Liking the game a lot so far, I would've liked a bit more difficulty and less emptyness in the scenarios, but other than that, a very, very good and charming adventure game.
Neutopia II is much better for not feeling so "empty." The dungeons/plot order feels a lot better than "Collect 8 macguffins and confront the final baddie."  That, added with diagonal sword attacks, less reliance on the stupid moon beam moss, makes the game better in general.

The only downside to Neutopia II is that the bosses are much harder, and less predictable. There are a few that are just ultra bullshit. If anyone has strategies to not get murdered by the 7th dungeon boss, I'm all ears. 
Which boss is that? I get the dungeons confused. All of them seemed really easy to me... until I got to Dirth. Failed miserably against him and haven't tried again since my utter defeat.

That's the one thing I DIDN'T like about Neutopia 2... it was too linear to me. There was just one path to travel, and the game/story pushed you toward it. With the original, I could beat any dungeon out of order or explore anywhere at random. Similar to the original Zelda
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 02/15/2013, 08:01 PM
Quote from: tpivette on 02/15/2013, 05:55 PM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 02/15/2013, 01:37 PM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 02/13/2013, 12:47 PMI continue playing Neutopia. Beat the first four dungeons, just entered the Sea Sphere (pretty cool music, btw). Liking the game a lot so far, I would've liked a bit more difficulty and less emptyness in the scenarios, but other than that, a very, very good and charming adventure game.
Neutopia II is much better for not feeling so "empty." The dungeons/plot order feels a lot better than "Collect 8 macguffins and confront the final baddie."  That, added with diagonal sword attacks, less reliance on the stupid moon beam moss, makes the game better in general.

The only downside to Neutopia II is that the bosses are much harder, and less predictable. There are a few that are just ultra bullshit. If anyone has strategies to not get murdered by the 7th dungeon boss, I'm all ears.  
Which boss is that? I get the dungeons confused. All of them seemed really easy to me...
Its the flower boss, with the 4 leaf "tentacles." You can't get close to it when its time to hit it, and it is nearly unavoidable.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/15/2013, 09:34 PM
I spent some quality time with Bonk's Revenge today, and it's finally starting to grow on me.  

I've had it, off an on, since the Duo first launched (It came on the GoT CD when I picked mine up) and I've never liked it as much as the original.  But tonight I really enjoyed playing it!  

I only made it to the 4th level boss before running out of continues, but, hey, it's the first time I've given it a real stab in awhile. :)  I love how detailed and colorful everything is.  And the music is just as good as the first.  Which is a good thing.

It took awhile to get used to the spinning change (which is why I don't think I could ever get into it before), but I think I was finally starting to get it when I ran out of continues.  I'm sure when I sit down to give it another go (hopefully tomorrow) I'll get a lot farther.  

I love how many secret paths and bonus game flowers there are if you explore!
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Post by: Carparama on 02/15/2013, 11:58 PM
Oh, it's such a wonderful game.  One of the best on the system for sure.  Glad you're enjoying it!

Played some Devil's Crush tonight and got 5.36 million which is my personal best.  Actually beat the Champs in World Class Baseball for the first time too.  Was so pumped.
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Post by: Corredor X on 02/16/2013, 12:03 PM
Yesterday I played to the end of Bonk's Adventure and once again I regret not having contact with the TG16/PCE when I was a kid. Too bad the console was almost unknown here, just some notes on magazines and such  :( But I've been making up for the lost time! Bonk's is extremely funny and have nice music too.
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Post by: chany60126 on 02/17/2013, 02:01 PM
Finished up Loom earlier this week. I am currently playing through the English dub of Ys IV. They did a nice job with the voice-overs.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/17/2013, 08:06 PM
Quote from: chany60126 on 02/17/2013, 02:01 PMFinished up Loom earlier this week. I am currently playing through the English dub of Ys IV. They did a nice job with the voice-overs.
Post it to the thread where every TG16 game is cleared within a year!  I've been meaning t clear it since I got it for Christmas, but I guess you beat me to it. :P
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Post by: Damon Plus on 02/18/2013, 06:39 AM
Finished Neutopia. It took me about 7 hours. Very, very good adventure game, I really enjoyed it.
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Post by: RainMaker on 02/19/2013, 02:59 PM
Just got my Duo back from having a full re capped and s video installed by Keith courage. So I'm playing all of my games again in beautiful s video. Thanks Keith.
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/19/2013, 06:10 PM
Just started Dragon Slayer.  I've been wanting to play it for a long time.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/19/2013, 08:24 PM
Got Dungeon Explorer II (PCE) and Salamander in the mail today so I've been playing those.  Woot!
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Post by: turbokon on 02/19/2013, 10:22 PM
Thanks to vestcunt raffle, I've been playing physic storm. Excellent game, excellent soundtrack. Made it to the boss of the third stage.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 02/20/2013, 09:30 AM
I've been playing through all my favorite shooters one last time this winter before spring arrives:

Soldier Blade
Nexzr
Lords of Thunder
Rayxanber 2
Gate of Thunder
Image Fight 2
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/22/2013, 03:30 AM
Played more Dragonslayer.  I'm hoping to find time to beat it this weekend.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/22/2013, 05:46 AM
Playing through some Bonk's Adventure and Keith Courage. Bonk is amazing. Keith is ok at best.
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/22/2013, 02:07 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 02/20/2013, 09:30 AMI've been playing through all my favorite shooters one last time this winter before spring arrives:

Soldier Blade
Nexzr
Lords of Thunder
Rayxanber 2
Gate of Thunder
Image Fight 2
So, "playing through" means beating them.  Right?
A couple of these are relatively difficult, and I haven't beaten them yet, so I'm curious.


For me, I beat Bomberman last night.  Really a good game even in single-player story mode.
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/23/2013, 11:21 AM
I recently played through and beat Bomberman, and here's my comment that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm)


QuoteAh, Bomberman!  This one is a bit tough to rate, just because this game is the pioneer for the great Bomberman series, and as such, it's not as polished as later incarnations.  I still had a fun time playing the multi-player battle mode and beating the story mode.  (Even though, if you're going to play multi-player Bomberman, you might as well play the newer versions (Bomberman '93 and/or Bomberman '94 if you have them available.)  I do wish that the story mode had the option of 2-player simultaneous gameplay, like some of the newer versions, but for a first try, this game really is pretty good.  I rate it as a very solid 9 out of 10, of which 1-2 points are simply for it having some fun multi-player capability.
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Post by: Carparama on 02/23/2013, 11:27 AM
My dad is almost 70 and will play Bomberman from 1-1 to 8-8 with no passwords.  Sometimes he can't beat it, but I'm always so impressed.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 02/23/2013, 11:50 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 02/22/2013, 02:07 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 02/20/2013, 09:30 AMI've been playing through all my favorite shooters one last time this winter before spring arrives:

Soldier Blade
Nexzr
Lords of Thunder
Rayxanber 2
Gate of Thunder
Image Fight 2
So, "playing through" means beating them.  Right?
A couple of these are relatively difficult, and I haven't beaten them yet, so I'm curious.
Yes, I meant playing through as in beating the games. The only one I can't 1CC is Rayxanber 2 but have come very close. I put a lot of time in all these games, if you get stuck on a spot I could probably help.
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Post by: Bernie on 02/23/2013, 12:10 PM
Quote from: Carparama on 02/23/2013, 11:27 AMMy dad is almost 70 and will play Bomberman from 1-1 to 8-8 with no passwords.  Sometimes he can't beat it, but I'm always so impressed.
Damn!!  That is saying something right there.  I dont have the patience to sit through it in one sitting!!
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/23/2013, 12:21 PM
In addition to Bomberman, I also played through Aero Blasters with a friend the last couple of days and enjoyed it, although it was on the difficult side.

Here's my comment that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm)


QuoteAero Blasters - As others have said, this horizontal shoot-'em-up is rather difficult - especially in the later stages. Playing this game with a partner does help through most of the game, but we found that the last stage was easier for one player than for two, because of all of the running-into-the-wall deaths which sucked up all of your shared continues. That said, with the 9 credit code and/or the 'level select' code, this game become much more playable. I rated this as a '9' out of 10, because I REALLY enjoy simultaneous multi-player games.
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Post by: Carparama on 02/23/2013, 04:42 PM
That's a game I haven't played a ton of.  Nicely done.

When I bring the physical game home tomorrow, what should be the first game I play?

Keith Courage (It was the first game I touched, and really thought it was fun.  I was pretty young though.  I've never beaten it.)
World Class Baseball (As much as I enjoyed Keith Courage, I really loved this Baseball game.  I can still play it and enjoy it today.)
Bonk's Adventure (When my dad brought this home, I was super pumped.  Fell in love with it, and Bonk is still my favourite character today.)
Bonk's Revenge (Probably the best game ever on the system.  Played through it to show my girlfriend how great it was.)
Yo'Bro (I don't remember when I got it, but I love the fact I appear to be the only person in the world to love it.)
Gunboat (I remember buying this and being told not to by the shopkeep.  I will never make that mistake again.  I keep trying it every couple of years to see if I'll like it.  I never do.)
TaleSpin (I asked for a new game for Christmas and my dad got me this, plus a Super Nintendo.  I would continue to play both, but my dad played the TG16 more because of Bomberman.  Until my sister broke it...)
CyberCore (I was never any good at shooters, but when my older sister had this and Deep Blue, she gave them to me, and I really liked this game.)
Deep Blue (Worst game on any system.  Pick it, and I'll be sad.)
Blazing Lazers (My newest game I didn't even remember I had.  Never appreciated it, or really tried it when I got the system from Value Village, and I totally should have.)

Leaning toward Blazing Lazers, but I think I'll let the lady play it first.  Hmmm.
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Post by: tpivette on 02/23/2013, 04:56 PM
My vote goes to Blazing Lazers... when my parents bought me a Turbo for Christmas back in '89, I also got Blazing Lazers along with the system. Played that and Keith Courage for months, but BL was my favorite between the two. It's an awesome shooter, especially considering it was a first year release for the system.

I'm currently looking for Super Star Soldier, which almost looks like an unofficial sequel to BL. Can't wait to play that one...
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/23/2013, 09:10 PM
Quote from: Carparama on 02/23/2013, 04:42 PMThat's a game I haven't played a ton of.  Nicely done.

When I bring the physical game home tomorrow, what should be the first game I play?

Keith Courage (It was the first game I touched, and really thought it was fun.  I was pretty young though.  I've never beaten it.)
World Class Baseball (As much as I enjoyed Keith Courage, I really loved this Baseball game.  I can still play it and enjoy it today.)
Bonk's Adventure (When my dad brought this home, I was super pumped.  Fell in love with it, and Bonk is still my favourite character today.)
Bonk's Revenge (Probably the best game ever on the system.  Played through it to show my girlfriend how great it was.)
Yo'Bro (I don't remember when I got it, but I love the fact I appear to be the only person in the world to love it.)
Gunboat (I remember buying this and being told not to by the shopkeep.  I will never make that mistake again.  I keep trying it every couple of years to see if I'll like it.  I never do.)
TaleSpin (I asked for a new game for Christmas and my dad got me this, plus a Super Nintendo.  I would continue to play both, but my dad played the TG16 more because of Bomberman.  Until my sister broke it...)
CyberCore (I was never any good at shooters, but when my older sister had this and Deep Blue, she gave them to me, and I really liked this game.)
Deep Blue (Worst game on any system.  Pick it, and I'll be sad.)
Blazing Lazers (My newest game I didn't even remember I had.  Never appreciated it, or really tried it when I got the system from Value Village, and I totally should have.)

Leaning toward Blazing Lazers, but I think I'll let the lady play it first.  Hmmm.
My vote goes to Bonk's Adventure, because it feels like it ought to have been the pack-in game rather than Keith Courage.  Then move on to a shoot-'em-up.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/23/2013, 09:33 PM
Yeah, I agree with Bardoly. While, over time, Blazing Lazers is probably technically the standout game of the bunch, Bonk's Adventure really encapsulates what the Turbografx-16 was bitd.  There's a special connection the hardware has with Bonk's Adventure.  It's magical.
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Post by: Carparama on 02/23/2013, 10:11 PM
Bonk's Adventure for me and Blazing Lazers for the lady. I tested both systems and all twelve games and everything is good but my dad's old TV is dead so I need to get him a new small one. Haha. So pumped.
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Post by: tpivette on 02/23/2013, 10:49 PM
Tried to beat Dirth again in Neutopia 2 and got stomped. I use up one potion just getting to him, and I guess the remaining one isn't enough for me to win. Gotta polish my skills I suppose.
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/24/2013, 12:38 AM
The family played several hours of 5-player Bomberman '93 tonight and had a lot of fun.


...That reminds me that I really need to go ahead and get a copy of Bomberman '94 one of these days...
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Post by: Carparama on 02/24/2013, 11:44 AM
Just beat Bonk's Adventure this morning. Such a wonderful game. :D
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Post by: Dyna138 on 02/24/2013, 12:13 PM
Even though I like Keith Courage, Bonks Adventure or even Legendary Axe would have made better pack-ins. For shooters I would say R-Type over Blazing Lazers for a pack-in just for that arcade "wow" factor even though I like Blazing Lazers more.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/24/2013, 01:28 PM
I've been on a Gradius kick this weekend.  I was chatting about it on FB recently so I made a quick gameplay video to show it to a buddy.  I made it a handful of levels in before resorting to the Konami Code and still took a beating. :)

http://youtu.be/9CDad6Mt2vk
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 02/24/2013, 07:23 PM
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/24/2013, 07:49 PM
I've had Valis 2 on my shelf since 19 something.  I should get around to beating it someday...

Nice job, Prof.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 02/24/2013, 10:18 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 02/24/2013, 07:49 PMI've had Valis 2 on my shelf since 19 something.  I should get around to beating it someday...

Nice job, Prof.
Its worth a playthrough for sure. I beat the game before, both the PCE and US release, but it was quite a few years back, so I wanted to play through it again for old times sake since this was one of my fav cd titles. Really never got the hate or lack of appreciation towards this one, as it is a pretty solid action game. Music is great, story is solid, power ups good, large enemy variety, and sprite details and over all color palette are very good. To add to that the sprites are nice and large and most animate well in their own respects. Game controls a little loose, but not bad by any means as it does make Yuko very responsive at least. Easily a B- type title and a good showing for early solid cd-rom efforts.
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Post by: -D- on 02/25/2013, 11:09 PM
Still stuck on Raiden, got to the last level multiple times; think/hope I might be able to beat it soon.  It's pretty damn hard.

Just ordered:
Gradius
R-Type (US)
Super Star Soldier
Ordyne (US)
Barunba
Super Darius
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/25/2013, 11:11 PM
Played some Cyber Cross tonight for about 15 minutes.  I'll get it back out the next time my friend is over, since he likes beat-'em-ups.  It was rather so-so for me.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 02/25/2013, 11:38 PM
Kicking back and playing some Dragon Spirit with one of my sons. Good times!
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/26/2013, 12:34 AM
In addition to trying out Cyber Cross for the first time tonight, I also tried out Doraemon Nobita no Dorabian Nights (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Doraemon_II.htm).  It's actually quite good, and I ended up playing it for an hour or so.  It also looks like something that my boys will like, so I'll play it with them next time.
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Post by: shaqfunaki on 02/26/2013, 09:58 PM
Hello all!  New here!  Hooked on Galaga '90!
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Post by: Bardoly on 02/26/2013, 11:30 PM
Played some PCE Terraforming (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?ter) and some Fray CD: Xak Gaiden (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Fray_CD-Xak_Gaiden.htm) both for the first time.  On Normal Mode, Terraforming's first two stages seemed a titch easy, but I couldn't even get halfway through stage three!  It was rather difficult!  Fray reminded me of Pocky and Rocky 2 for the SNES - overhead run-'n-gun with RPG elements like stores where you can buy better weapons, and inns and item shops.  I really enjoyed it, although I would like to look up an item list with descriptions.
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Post by: RainMaker on 02/27/2013, 07:24 PM
Playing Ai Cho Aniki. Fun game, but very bizzare.
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Post by: psychobear on 02/27/2013, 09:08 PM
Alien Crush..
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Post by: rrob78 on 02/28/2013, 10:10 PM
Air Zonk, getting owned!
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Post by: psychobear on 02/28/2013, 10:21 PM
Quote from: rrob78 on 02/28/2013, 10:10 PMAir Zonk, getting owned!
I always get owned in the last stage...
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Post by: roflmao on 02/28/2013, 10:34 PM
Quote from: psychobear on 02/28/2013, 10:21 PM
Quote from: rrob78 on 02/28/2013, 10:10 PMAir Zonk, getting owned!
I always get owned in the last stage...
Yeah, that final boss run is brutal!
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Post by: Dyna138 on 03/01/2013, 10:30 AM
I popped in Street Fighter II last night and beat it a few times. I'm always impressed with the quality of this port. I remember drooling over it in TurboPlay when I heard it was available on the PCE only to be crushed that it never got a stateside release.
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Post by: tpivette on 03/01/2013, 11:23 AM
Played Super Star Soldier for the first time last night. Made it to Stage 4 and then got wasted. It really helps to stay powered up... I lost most of my firepower when fighing the 3rd stage boss an was severely weakened for the start of the 4th Stage
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Post by: Carparama on 03/02/2013, 12:16 PM
I actually started playing Keith Courage.  I still want to try and beat it someday.  I always get frustrated after a cheap death.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 03/02/2013, 12:40 PM
Keep at it and you will. There is a couple of tough parts in Keith but not many, so mostly it is a endurance thing and you just need to take your time.
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Post by: turbokon on 03/02/2013, 12:47 PM
Love stage 4 of SSS, the music and the atmosphere is just awesome!!
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Post by: chadti99 on 03/03/2013, 12:16 PM
Just completed Xanadu 2 and Spriggan 1, both highly recommended! 

Xanadu 2 really needs that english patch so I can understand the story but it plays great regardless, although Dark Fact's guide really helped.  This game has some of the best graphics I've seen out of a Turbo RPG, you can tell the developers really poured their heart into this one.  There is a ton of extra detail and the cinemas are top notch.

What can I say about Spriggan, holy smokes, incredible what Compile was able to achieve with the scant 64K of memory in the original CD unit.  This game has non stop action with some impressive visuals and music that put many Super CD shooters to shame.  You can easily finish this game in one sitting but provides plenty of challenge for my taste, especially the last level and boss.
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Post by: roflmao on 03/03/2013, 04:14 PM
Spriggan is awesome!  Easily one of my favorites on any console.

Today I sat down and based my game picks on their awesome soundtracks.

I woke up this morning with the music of Dungeon Explorer in my head.  Once I figured out what game it was, I sat down and started playing. :)  Then I moved on to Dragon Spirit, and finished up with some After Burner II.  Excellent tunage through and through.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/03/2013, 04:59 PM
I've been on an RPG kick lately.  I'm going back and forth between Dragon Slayer and Order of the Griffin.  Good times.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 03/03/2013, 05:21 PM
Just played my best game ever on Darius Plus.  I got all the way to tough spring before I game over'd. x_x
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Post by: psychobear on 03/03/2013, 06:48 PM
Playing Riot Zone last night, the bad characters have the best names ever in a game haha, sucks its only 1 player but still good.
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Post by: -D- on 03/03/2013, 09:58 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 03/03/2013, 05:21 PMJust played my best game ever on Darius Plus.  I got all the way to tough spring before I game over'd. x_x
Hey, noticed your Raden picture, and I've been wondering: how does the Genesis Raiden Trad hold up?  I have TG-16 Raiden and SNES Raiden Trad, and I can't help but notice that the SNES port plays & feels like a complete turd compared to the TG-16 version.  But the TG-16 version doesn't have multiplayer; does the Genesis version?  Also, is the version on RP arcade perfect?  And how does it compared to the TG-16 version in terms of difficulty?  Sorry for the barrage of questions, but any answers would be appreciated.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 03/04/2013, 02:37 AM
Genesis port of Raiden is about on par with the Snes. The TG-16 port is the best of the 16-bit ports basically.

Macross 2036 cleared:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a66/Amakusa666/customs/macross2036cleared_zpsbe4c5485.jpg)



Also played some more Dungeon Explorer II today. Stopped when I got to the Village of Sef.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 03/04/2013, 07:30 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/04/2013, 02:37 AMMacross 2036 cleared:
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Now that you cleared it, do you still consider it "meh"? I personally really enjoy Macross 2036.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 03/04/2013, 11:10 AM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 03/04/2013, 07:30 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/04/2013, 02:37 AMMacross 2036 cleared:
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Now that you cleared it, do you still consider it "meh"? I personally really enjoy Macross 2036.
Yeah I do. In fact, in some spots I think worse of it then before. There are quite a few cheap areas in the game that are not easily defend-able due to the color scheme of the enemies and how they pop up on screen. And you couple that with areas near the end of the game where they have you for brief periods trying to defend yourself with enemies posted behind you (especially when the screen scrolls in reverse), and this in itself will be a huge issue if you don't have the right special weapon.

The fact that it forces you to choose a different special weapon at every stage continue and start of every new stage I feel is still retarded as hell. To be honest in fact, you shouldn't even be having to go through all that bullshit to begin with. The special weapons should have just been dolled out as power ups during stages. I guess they wanted to copy Area 88 or whatever. Also, as bad ass as the last boss looks visually, he has only two attack abilities, robot snake thing, and nerve vine like things. The former can be pretty cheap since it will stalk you and its rather large and not always easy to avoid, while the later vine attack crap is super easy to avoid since it has a limit on how far it can reach. Thats what I would call a pretty unbalanced last boss battle.

I do like the music, along with some of the boss designs visually, and sound effects, but yeah, I still feel meh about this game. I'm not sure if I will play it again, or trade it off or something. It's like a C- title to me. Not terrible, but not great either by any means.

EDIT: I should note, it had been over 6 months since I originally played the game band posted about my prior experience. Due to that I felt I needed to give it one more go, so yeah, beat it on the 2nd outing.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 03/04/2013, 11:20 AM
Ive been playing Castlevania Rondo Of Blood with the English text .. I already went through the game once and now I'm working on completing all the hidden areas with Maria .. I absolutely love all the music on this game and the actual game play is super fun and easy to play .. This game is just too awesome !!
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Post by: Obfuscate on 03/04/2013, 11:54 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/04/2013, 11:10 AMThe fact that it forces you to choose a different special weapon at every stage continue and start of every new stage I feel is still retarded as hell.

Also, as bad ass as the last boss looks visually, he has only two attack abilities, robot snake thing, and nerve vine like things. The former can be pretty cheap since it will stalk you and its rather large and not always easy to avoid, while the later vine attack crap is super easy to avoid since it has a limit on how far it can reach. Thats what I would call a pretty unbalanced last boss battle.
I do wish I could re-use some sub weapons on multiple stages but seems that certain ones that unlock around the level you need them are the ones that work best anyway. Play the hard mode and you are forced to use inferior sub weapons since you won't have enough points to get the right ones. I'd agree the last boss is pretty shitty and is personally the only major beef I have with the game.

It's not in my best of the best PCE shooters but I personally really enjoy the game.
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Post by: chadti99 on 03/04/2013, 01:36 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 03/04/2013, 11:20 AMIve been playing Castlevania Rondo Of Blood with the English text .. I already went through the game once and now I'm working on completing all the hidden areas with Maria .. I absolutely love all the music on this game and the actual game play is super fun and easy to play .. This game is just too awesome !!
I actually prefer to play as Maria!
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Post by: Bardoly on 03/04/2013, 04:00 PM
Quote from: chadti99 on 03/04/2013, 01:36 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 03/04/2013, 11:20 AMIve been playing Castlevania Rondo Of Blood with the English text .. I already went through the game once and now I'm working on completing all the hidden areas with Maria .. I absolutely love all the music on this game and the actual game play is super fun and easy to play .. This game is just too awesome !!
I actually prefer to play as Maria!
I know what you mean.  Playing as Maria just seems a bit more fun (and is easier) than playing as Richter, even though playing as a 12-year-old girl in a pink dress in a 'horror' setting does seem to be a bit strange.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/09/2013, 04:20 AM
Playing Order of the Griffon.  I'm making a map on graph paper as I go, this place is confusing!
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Post by: Carparama on 03/09/2013, 09:54 AM
Graph paper, eh?  Interesting!  I started a new file on Ys for the first time, and woooooah.  Interesting battle controls.  Never played anything where you have to walk into the enemies.  :)

Wanted to play today, but the girlfriend is on a hero-run on Alien Crush and is about to break 67 million with two balls left.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/10/2013, 03:26 PM
Quote from: Carparama on 03/09/2013, 09:54 AMNever played anything where you have to walk into the enemies.  :)
Comrade, you don't merely walk into your opponents, you RAM into them. :pcgs:
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Post by: Gladiator316 on 03/10/2013, 06:44 PM
Playing lords of thunder...a bit easier than Gate....that last level of gate just brings my piss to a boil ](*,)
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Post by: tpivette on 03/10/2013, 09:12 PM
Just picked up Exile over the weekend, and haven't been able to put it down for the last two days. It kind of combines top down elements from an RPG during town and overworld exploration, with side scrolling Cadash-like action when traversing dungeons. Wonder if Wicked Phenomenon is just as good.
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Post by: psychobear on 03/10/2013, 09:30 PM
Last game I'm playing before I take my games to the buyer is Blazing Lazers :(
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/11/2013, 08:28 AM
Quote from: psychobear on 03/10/2013, 09:30 PMLast game I'm playing before I take my games to the buyer is Blazing Lazers :(
An excellent choice.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 03/11/2013, 08:37 AM
Quote from: tpivette on 03/10/2013, 09:12 PMJust picked up Exile over the weekend, and haven't been able to put it down for the last two days. It kind of combines top down elements from an RPG during town and overworld exploration, with side scrolling Cadash-like action when traversing dungeons. Wonder if Wicked Phenomenon is just as good.
I loved exile, it is a pretty good game all the way around. maybe a bit short, but good.
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Post by: chipperkwah on 03/11/2013, 03:53 PM
I finally got ahold of a working duo this weekend, but have nothing to play on it. It's sitting on my shelf, taunting me. Cruel.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 03/11/2013, 08:53 PM
Quote from: tpivette on 03/10/2013, 09:12 PMJust picked up Exile over the weekend, and haven't been able to put it down for the last two days. It kind of combines top down elements from an RPG during town and overworld exploration, with side scrolling Cadash-like action when traversing dungeons. Wonder if Wicked Phenomenon is just as good.
Don't get your hopes up about Wicked Phenomenon. Sadly, it just isn't as fun as Exile. The first game was too easy, whereas WP is frustrating at points (whether or not WP deserves our love has frequently been discussed...look for Rover's/nodtveidt's old posts for the PRO-WP view. Most folks, who haven't really played it much, don't invest much time in it after it leaves a bad initial taste in their mouth.

FINAL PRO-TIP: Clear all the good games on your schedule and then give WP a chance.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 03/11/2013, 09:59 PM
Power golf. I feel the power. (Thank the stars i only paid 3 bucks for it.)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 03/11/2013, 10:05 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/11/2013, 08:53 PM
Quote from: tpivette on 03/10/2013, 09:12 PMJust picked up Exile over the weekend, and haven't been able to put it down for the last two days. It kind of combines top down elements from an RPG during town and overworld exploration, with side scrolling Cadash-like action when traversing dungeons. Wonder if Wicked Phenomenon is just as good.
Don't get your hopes up about Wicked Phenomenon. Sadly, it just isn't as fun as Exile. The first game was too easy, whereas WP is frustrating at points (whether or not WP deserves our love has frequently been discussed...look for Rover's/nodtveidt's old posts for the PRO-WP view. Most folks, who haven't really played it much, don't invest much time in it after it leaves a bad initial taste in their mouth.

FINAL PRO-TIP: Clear all the good games on your schedule and then give WP a chance.
Somewhat agree. I think I liked it more than esteban, but he's right about the balance issues. Apparently working designs got into a battle with the developers who made it too easy, and after a bunch of back and forth, they were forced to release it. They spiked the difficulty about half way through, and the platforming became very tough. Exile 1 was certainly better. WP was a victim of project management.
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 03/13/2013, 09:19 AM
I played and reviewed Camp California for the hell of it. All I can say is that.. it's certainly awesomely generic.
http://youtu.be/niiYHblLJfA
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2013, 02:14 PM
I just picked up a TG16 last week.  Never owned one but I did have a Turbo Express as a Kid until it was stolen by a friend.... :-s

1. I just beat Bonks Adventure, too easy and just walked through it the first time I ever played it, found decent amount of secrets too.
2.  I LOVE Legendary AX II, getting far, what a great game and great music.
3.  Legendary AX I is hard as nails but slogging along
4.  Bravoman is not as bad as advertised but still enjoy it somewhat
5.  Victory Run to me is like a serious out run.  The Cars scaling look really good, possibly better then Mega Drive Outrun.  The game is kinda cheap but them's the breaks I guess, broke my top gear and was just a walking dead in 3rd gear till the time ran out.

6.  Double Dungeons, I have no idea what is going on here, how do you attack without getting killed?  I can't even pass the 1st level.
7.  Bonks Revenge I'll run through, love the Grafx but just needs parallax badly.  I suck at the bonus levels they are the hardest part of the game
8.  Alien Crush is very fun, wishing I had Devils Crush
9.  Drop Off I played for like five seconds.  I don't get it.  Silly game based on story alone.
10. Ninja Spirit is a fun game, kinda hard but maybe I am just not used to it yet.
11. Keith Courage, who thought this was a good idea?  What a terrible pack in game, such mediocrity it hurts.
12. To the Hoop, I am sure it is a fine game but I just watched the Demo, I such at sports games.
13. Power Golf, this actually looks good.  I played a round and got a 12.
14. Blazing Lasers, the most graphically impressive game.  Really impressive and the SNES could never run this much crap.  The Mega Drive could but not as colorful, a true console definer that waves it's superiority in the face of "lesser" consoles who can't pull it off.  Reminds me of ALPHA MISSION 2 on my Neo Geo.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/13/2013, 06:28 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2013, 02:14 PMI have a Mark of the Wolves gif in my sig!
I love that game.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2013, 06:59 PM
Are you OK? BUSTER WOLF!!!!
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Post by: esteban on 03/13/2013, 11:43 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2013, 02:14 PMI just picked up a TG16 last week.  Never owned one but I did have a Turbo Express as a Kid until it was stolen by a friend.... :-s

1. I just beat Bonks Adventure, too easy and just walked through it the first time I ever played it, found decent amount of secrets too.
2.  I LOVE Legendary AX II, getting far, what a great game and great music.
3.  Legendary AX I is hard as nails but slogging along
4.  Bravoman is not as bad as advertised but still enjoy it somewhat
5.  Victory Run to me is like a serious out run.  The Cars scaling look really good, possibly better then Mega Drive Outrun.  The game is kinda cheap but them's the breaks I guess, broke my top gear and was just a walking dead in 3rd gear till the time ran out.

6.  Double Dungeons, I have no idea what is going on here, how do you attack without getting killed?  I can't even pass the 1st level.
7.  Bonks Revenge I'll run through, love the Grafx but just needs parallax badly.  I suck at the bonus levels they are the hardest part of the game
8.  Alien Crush is very fun, wishing I had Devils Crush
9.  Drop Off I played for like five seconds.  I don't get it.  Silly game based on story alone.
10. Ninja Spirit is a fun game, kinda hard but maybe I am just not used to it yet.
11. Keith Courage, who thought this was a good idea?  What a terrible pack in game, such mediocrity it hurts.
12. To the Hoop, I am sure it is a fine game but I just watched the Demo, I such at sports games.
13. Power Golf, this actually looks good.  I played a round and got a 12.
14. Blazing Lasers, the most graphically impressive game.  Really impressive and the SNES could never run this much crap.  The Mega Drive could but not as colorful, a true console definer that waves it's superiority in the face of "lesser" consoles who can't pull it off.  Reminds me of ALPHA MISSION 2 on my Neo Geo.
I agree with many of your initial thoughts.

I will simply say...

LA II is indeed awesome.

LA I isn't as hard as it seems, but there are certainly some challenging parts. There are parts you can run through, but other parts where you should slow down.

I have never been able to enjoy Bravoman, but that's because I don't want to play it more than a few minutes. I'm hopeful that the game might actually provide a modicum of entertainment, but...

I like Victory Run, and you'll find that stocking key parts adds an awesome (at times frustrating) layer of strategy. I JUST WISH THERE WAS A BETTER VARIETY OF VEHICLES and "nighttime" wasn't so dark (depends on television settings).

Don't give up on Double Dungeons. It's a nice little game that (depending on your tastes) can start to grow on you.

Ninja Spirit is fun. For a real challenge (ha!) there is a ONE-HIT-DEATH mode (PCE mode)...the North American version is more forgiving.

BLAZING LAZERS MUSIC IS FRIGGIN' AWESOME.
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Post by: Tatsujin on 03/14/2013, 12:04 AM
DAMN, I SO LOVE HUGE & ANIMATED SIGS!! MAKES ME FEEL LIKE HOME SWEET HOME!
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Post by: roflmao on 03/14/2013, 12:20 AM
I played a bunch of Devil's Crush this morning and it was not friendly to me.
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Post by: roflmao on 03/14/2013, 12:36 PM
I played some Star Parodier this morning.  Everything was going great, but I died in Scene 7 and it went downhill fast from there. 
I posted a video of my failed attempt to get through Scene 7.  I die a lot. :)

http://youtu.be/OCUEzhbCL1k
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/14/2013, 12:47 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/13/2013, 11:43 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2013, 02:14 PMI just picked up a TG16 last week.  Never owned one but I did have a Turbo Express as a Kid until it was stolen by a friend.... :-s

1. I just beat Bonks Adventure, too easy and just walked through it the first time I ever played it, found decent amount of secrets too.
2.  I LOVE Legendary AX II, getting far, what a great game and great music.
3.  Legendary AX I is hard as nails but slogging along
4.  Bravoman is not as bad as advertised but still enjoy it somewhat
5.  Victory Run to me is like a serious out run.  The Cars scaling look really good, possibly better then Mega Drive Outrun.  The game is kinda cheap but them's the breaks I guess, broke my top gear and was just a walking dead in 3rd gear till the time ran out.

6.  Double Dungeons, I have no idea what is going on here, how do you attack without getting killed?  I can't even pass the 1st level.
7.  Bonks Revenge I'll run through, love the Grafx but just needs parallax badly.  I suck at the bonus levels they are the hardest part of the game
8.  Alien Crush is very fun, wishing I had Devils Crush
9.  Drop Off I played for like five seconds.  I don't get it.  Silly game based on story alone.
10. Ninja Spirit is a fun game, kinda hard but maybe I am just not used to it yet.
11. Keith Courage, who thought this was a good idea?  What a terrible pack in game, such mediocrity it hurts.
12. To the Hoop, I am sure it is a fine game but I just watched the Demo, I such at sports games.
13. Power Golf, this actually looks good.  I played a round and got a 12.
14. Blazing Lasers, the most graphically impressive game.  Really impressive and the SNES could never run this much crap.  The Mega Drive could but not as colorful, a true console definer that waves it's superiority in the face of "lesser" consoles who can't pull it off.  Reminds me of ALPHA MISSION 2 on my Neo Geo.
I agree with many of your initial thoughts.

I will simply say...

LA II is indeed awesome.

LA I isn't as hard as it seems, but there are certainly some challenging parts. There are parts you can run through, but other parts where you should slow down.

I have never been able to enjoy Bravoman, but that's because I don't want to play it more than a few minutes. I'm hopeful that the game might actually provide a modicum of entertainment, but...

I like Victory Run, and you'll find that stocking key parts adds an awesome (at times frustrating) layer of strategy. I JUST WISH THERE WAS A BETTER VARIETY OF VEHICLES and "nighttime" wasn't so dark (depends on television settings).

Don't give up on Double Dungeons. It's a nice little game that (depending on your tastes) can start to grow on you.

Ninja Spirit is fun. For a real challenge (ha!) there is a ONE-HIT-DEATH mode (PCE mode)...the North American version is more forgiving.

BLAZING LAZERS MUSIC IS FRIGGIN' AWESOME.
I have been playing the PCE mode on ninja Spirit, I need to change those settings.  Also how do you repair stuff on the Fly in Victory Run?  When I lose a gear then what?
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/14/2013, 12:48 PM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 03/14/2013, 12:04 AMDAMN, I SO LOVE HUGE & ANIMATED SIGS!! MAKES ME FEEL LIKE HOME SWEET HOME!
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsx3v0sb4x1qzbl7f.jpg)
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Post by: RoyVegas on 03/14/2013, 12:51 PM
Sarcasm
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Post by: Tatsujin on 03/17/2013, 12:54 AM
lol, how about both of it?
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 03/17/2013, 05:21 AM
spurattuhausu!!!!
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Post by: esteban on 03/17/2013, 07:51 AM
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: EvilEvoIX, I turn off signatures (go to profile-->settings), so I haven't seen your FRIGGIN' HUGE ABOMINATION of a signature image. Now, I joke about lots of stuff, but huge signatures are simply the most obnoxious thing in the cosmos. It clutters up a conversation with banality. Comrade, we want you to stay. But your BEHEMOTH sig images can stay on your local harddrive. :pcgs:

Was I harsh? Probably. I rarely am harsh. This alone reveals how irksome the billboard-cum-signature epidemic is.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. :pcgs:
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Post by: SuperPlay on 03/17/2013, 10:19 AM
Totally having my ass whacked on Zero Wing.  Oh my god I suck at shooters ;-)
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Post by: SuperPlay on 03/17/2013, 03:46 PM
Hey I have made it to stage 2 LOL
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Post by: roflmao on 03/17/2013, 05:12 PM
I managed to 1CC Star Parodier on Normal difficulty today while my DVD recorder was going. :)

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD98160D5F6CD3410
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Post by: Bardoly on 03/18/2013, 01:36 AM
Played through the first 25 levels or so of Chew Man-Fu recently.  This was the very first time that I had ever played Chew Man-Fu, and I enjoyed it, although the whole pushing/pulling the ball around is a little tricky to learn - not difficult per se, just a little odd at first.
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Post by: geise on 03/18/2013, 05:55 AM
I finally got in an hour of pc-engine/turbo playing this weekend.  I mainly played Alien Crush.  After all these years I still suck at it but still love it.  It's one of those games you can always just pick up and play.
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Post by: tpivette on 03/18/2013, 07:44 PM
Finally cleared Magical Chase on the "bumpy" setting. Also managed to finish Exile this weekend.

Super Star Soldier's stage 4 boss is still kicking my ass :cry:
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Post by: bob on 03/18/2013, 07:46 PM
Tried dungeon explorer for the first time in my life today.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 03/18/2013, 08:32 PM
Quote from: galam on 03/18/2013, 07:46 PMTried dungeon explorer for the first time in my life today.
ANDDDDD... did you feel the awesomeness?  I do enjoy me some DE
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Post by: bob on 03/18/2013, 09:09 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 03/18/2013, 08:32 PM
Quote from: galam on 03/18/2013, 07:46 PMTried dungeon explorer for the first time in my life today.
ANDDDDD... did you feel the awesomeness?  I do enjoy me some DE
Yeah, really enjoyed it.  I know it's always referred to as a Guantlet clone, but I beg to differ.  It actually feels pretty unique.  Killing the spawning "waves" and thier source is gauntlet-esque, but it's so much more than that.  In Gauntlet, the enemies are just grunts set to "chase", which isn't entirely unlike DE, but in DE there is a sense of satisfaction in killing them I felt.  The "lite" role-playing elements seem like a great implementation since I am assuming it doesn't get too serious.  I played it for about 30 minutes, so you can imagine how far I got, especially since it was my first time, but I can't wait to jump into it for a true session.  You can obiviously tell it's a bit primitive, but I don't know of another game that mixes these elements as seamless as DE appears to (so far).
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Post by: esteban on 03/19/2013, 10:46 PM
Quote from: galam on 03/18/2013, 09:09 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 03/18/2013, 08:32 PM
Quote from: galam on 03/18/2013, 07:46 PMTried dungeon explorer for the first time in my life today.
ANDDDDD... did you feel the awesomeness?  I do enjoy me some DE
Yeah, really enjoyed it.  I know it's always referred to as a Guantlet clone, but I beg to differ.  It actually feels pretty unique.  Killing the spawning "waves" and thier source is gauntlet-esque, but it's so much more than that.  In Gauntlet, the enemies are just grunts set to "chase", which isn't entirely unlike DE, but in DE there is a sense of satisfaction in killing them I felt.  The "lite" role-playing elements seem like a great implementation since I am assuming it doesn't get too serious.  I played it for about 30 minutes, so you can imagine how far I got, especially since it was my first time, but I can't wait to jump into it for a true session.  You can obiviously tell it's a bit primitive, but I don't know of another game that mixes these elements as seamless as DE appears to (so far).
30 minutes = enough time to experience the ARPG-lite aspect of Dungeon Explorer. You are right, DE has a nice balance between "Gauntlet clone" and ARPG. I always felt the pacing was nice, the power-ups were well-thought out, and the attribute system is simple, but is satisfying (beat a boss = rewarded with gem = increase an attribute). This last bit makes the boss battle far more interesting!


Quote from: geise on 03/18/2013, 05:55 AMI finally got in an hour of pc-engine/turbo playing this weekend.  I mainly played Alien Crush.  After all these years I still suck at it but still love it.  It's one of those games you can always just pick up and play.
HELL YES. ALWAYS PIK-UPSKI-PLAY.


Quote from: Bardoly on 03/18/2013, 01:36 AMPlayed through the first 25 levels or so of Chew Man-Fu recently.  This was the very first time that I had ever played Chew Man-Fu, and I enjoyed it, although the whole pushing/pulling the ball around is a little tricky to learn - not difficult per se, just a little odd at first.
I haven't played this game in a billion years.
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Post by: geise on 03/22/2013, 07:11 AM
One more reason DE is a billion times better than Gauntlet is it has the most AMAZING music!
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Post by: esteban on 03/22/2013, 07:28 AM
Quote from: geise on 03/22/2013, 07:11 AMOne more reason DE is a billion times better than Gauntlet is it has the most AMAZING music!
IN. DU. BIT. ABLY.   :pcgs:
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Post by: jlued686 on 03/22/2013, 10:21 AM
Shit yes. The music in Dungeon Explorer might be my favorite Turbo soundtrack ever. So fucking good.
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Post by: Dyna138 on 03/22/2013, 10:47 AM
Started another playthrough of Neutopia recently. It's been a long time since I finished it and I thought I'd play it again and take my time exploring. I don't think I appreciated the game as much the first time through as I was mainly looking to complete it, now I'm just taking my time and enjoying it.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/22/2013, 04:52 PM
I'm hoping to beat Dragon Slayer this weekend.  I've had it for a month but have been having trouble finding time to play it.
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Post by: PCEngineHell on 03/22/2013, 06:14 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/22/2013, 04:52 PMI'm hoping to beat Dragon Slayer this weekend.  I've had it for a month but have been having trouble finding time to play it.
What little I played of it turned me off right away. Its just way way too basic to justify it even being a CD title. To top it off the voice acting was pretty bad.
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Post by: bob on 03/22/2013, 07:42 PM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/22/2013, 06:14 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/22/2013, 04:52 PMI'm hoping to beat Dragon Slayer this weekend.  I've had it for a month but have been having trouble finding time to play it.
What little I played of it turned me off right away. Its just way way too basic to justify it even being a CD title. To top it off the voice acting was pretty bad.
Same here. I can't get into a RPG that doesn't even have some kind of spell animation.
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Post by: esteban on 03/23/2013, 10:44 AM
Quote from: Dyna138 on 03/22/2013, 10:47 AMStarted another playthrough of Neutopia recently. It's been a long time since I finished it and I thought I'd play it again and take my time exploring. I don't think I appreciated the game as much the first time through as I was mainly looking to complete it, now I'm just taking my time and enjoying it.
Heck yes, Dyna138. I recently replayed NES Zelda (advanced quest, too) and I had a great time because I just took my time. Such a great game.

I've been meaning to replay Neutopia while NES Zelda is fresh in my head, I want to compare them. Will I consider Neutopia an UPGRADE (as I have in the past) of NES Zelda? Or will I give NES more credit now, in 2013, since my original views of NES vs. TG-16 were formed in 1989 and I'm trying to make an objective comparison over 20 years later?

These are things I like to do when I have free time. :pcgs:
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Post by: Retro Nick on 03/23/2013, 11:29 AM
Just completed Bonk's Adventure last night. Started Bonk's Revenge. What?! Limited continues?  #-o Oh well, I'll just have to work harder then.
Completed Dracula X with 100% before that.  :dance:
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 03/23/2013, 02:29 PM
Been going back to basics recently.  Been playing Splatterhouse, Bonk 1&2 and Ninja Spirit.  I really should buckle down and get to playing Military Madness.  I enjoy games like that.  I grew up with Desert Commander for the NES as a kid.
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Post by: roflmao on 03/23/2013, 07:54 PM
The mental scarring from Shape Shifter deleting all my saves is beginning to heal and I've re-embarked on Bomberman '93.  I don't remember the second boss this challenging last time.  Bomberman '93 is good fun all around.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/23/2013, 09:23 PM
I see you guys' points on Dragon Slayer but I guess it doesn't bother me that much.  I couldn't see my characters or spells in Dragon Warrior games either and I always loved those.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 03/23/2013, 09:54 PM
Soldier Blade.  Good times!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 03/24/2013, 12:16 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/23/2013, 09:23 PMI see you guys' points on Dragon Slayer but I guess it doesn't bother me that much.  I couldn't see my characters or spells in Dragon Warrior games either and I always loved those.
Good point, I love DW too. However, that was also a very primitive game in a lot of ways. Can't really compare the capabilities of an NES cart vs a CD game that was released a half a generation later. DS is by far a BAD game, just feels lazy.

Played Insanity, Monster Lair, motoroader, r type, and takin it to the hoop tonight
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Post by: esteban on 03/24/2013, 12:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 03/23/2013, 07:54 PMThe mental scarring from Shape Shifter deleting all my saves is beginning to heal and I've re-embarked on Bomberman '93.  I don't remember the second boss this challenging last time.  Bomberman '93 is good fun all around.
SPECIAL GOODNESS FOR YOU (and all Bomberman fans): RED BOOK "Bomberman World Theme" (3:13) from POPULOUS: THE PROMISED LANDS (CD-ROM) (https://www.tg-16.com/mp2/Bomberman/Populous_Promised_Lands_Track_12.mp3)

RED BOOK BOMBERMAN MOTHERF*CKERS. :pcgs:

Oh, you wanted to listen to soundtrack (in its entirety) for Populous: The Promised Lands (https://archives.tg-16.com/music_database.htm?col=jp&val=popu)?
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Post by: roflmao on 03/24/2013, 02:45 PM
I recently played through Bonk's Adventure with the intention of completing it in under an hour while the DVD recorder was going.  I went over, but it was still a fun romp through the game.  There is so much to explore, I could easily spend 3 hours going through the game. :mrgreen:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMnvARtgDqESBgQ3ORjcZzl9aViChkvm
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Dyna138 on 03/24/2013, 11:51 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/23/2013, 10:44 AMHeck yes, Dyna138. I recently replayed NES Zelda (advanced quest, too) and I had a great time because I just took my time. Such a great game.

I've been meaning to replay Neutopia while NES Zelda is fresh in my head, I want to compare them. Will I consider Neutopia an UPGRADE (as I have in the past) of NES Zelda? Or will I give NES more credit now, in 2013, since my original views of NES vs. TG-16 were formed in 1989 and I'm trying to make an objective comparison over 20 years later?

These are things I like to do when I have free time. :pcgs:
I've wrestled with that question as well. I'm a Turbo fan, but on the other hand I grew up playing Zelda on the NES so I guess I'm equally biased either way and will never be able to figure it out.  :lol:
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 03/27/2013, 11:05 PM
Right now I'm trying to finally finish Super Air Zonk .. For the longest time I could not get past the third stage .. I played some Gates Of Thunder in the past few days .. I went back to playing some more Super Air Zonk today and easily beat the third and fourth stage .. Right now I'm stuck trying to beat the boss from the Moonhead stage .. Gonna play some more Gates Of Thunder and further sharpen my Shmups skills and then go right back to trying to finish off Super Air Zonk ..
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Post by: bob on 03/27/2013, 11:16 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 03/27/2013, 11:05 PMRight now I'm trying to finally finish Super Air Zonk .. For the longest time I could not get past the third stage .. I played some Gates Of Thunder in the past few days .. I went back to playing some more Super Air Zonk today and easily beat the third and fourth stage .. Right now I'm stuck trying to beat the boss from the Moonhead stage .. Gonna play some more Gates Of Thunder and further sharpen my Shmups skills and then go right back to trying to finish off Super Air Zonk ..
Is Super entirely different from the huey?  Or is it just a nominal upgrade?
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Post by: roflmao on 03/27/2013, 11:17 PM
I've always wanted to check out Super Air Zonk.  I love the first one.

I started playing Ys III again and have also been playing some Dracula X.  Both of these games I had lost saves from when Shape Shifter wiped my game saves, and I'm finally getting around to digging back in.  I unlocked Maria for the first time ever today (after beating the first 3 levels with Richter and hitting a wall on level 4).  Woot!
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 03/28/2013, 12:23 AM
It's totally different from the Huey version .. I personally prefer the music from the Huey version over the Scd version .. But I definitely like the levels and bosses a lot more on the Scd version .. I think the Huey version might also be a bit more difficult to play .. IMO both are awesome games and a must have for the collection ..
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Post by: Jack Burton on 03/30/2013, 11:41 PM
I'm new here.  Been lurking for a while.  I've been on neo-geo.com and shmups.com for a while. 

Been playing Final Zone II (love that theme song!!!) and Dungeon Explorer II.  Final Zone II has such great music.  Tight gameplay too.
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Post by: esteban on 03/31/2013, 12:49 AM
Quote from: Jack Burton on 03/30/2013, 11:41 PMI'm new here.  Been lurking for a while.  I've been on neo-geo.com and shmups.com for a while. 

Been playing Final Zone II (love that theme song!!!) and Dungeon Explorer II.  Final Zone II has such great music.  Tight gameplay too. 
I love the music from Final Zone II (even the lyrics to the two songs...Title song and Momoko's stage).... BUT, sadly, the game itself is subpar. IF ONLY the game was better.

That said, I'm happy when anyone appreciates Final Zone II. :pcgs:

Dungeon Explorer II, of course, is just plain fun.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Jack Burton on 03/31/2013, 11:43 AM
Quote from: esteban on 03/31/2013, 12:49 AM
Quote from: Jack Burton on 03/30/2013, 11:41 PMI'm new here.  Been lurking for a while.  I've been on neo-geo.com and shmups.com for a while. 

Been playing Final Zone II (love that theme song!!!) and Dungeon Explorer II.  Final Zone II has such great music.  Tight gameplay too. 
I love the music from Final Zone II (even the lyrics to the two songs...Title song and Momoko's stage).... BUT, sadly, the game itself is subpar. IF ONLY the game was better.

That said, I'm happy when anyone appreciates Final Zone II. :pcgs:

Dungeon Explorer II, of course, is just plain fun.
Final Zone's gameplay must have grown on me over the years.  Back when the turbo cd was new, all those games seemed magical.  Aaaahhhh, high school memories.  :) (yeah, I'm not a youngster)
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/31/2013, 03:05 PM
I'm playing "Bonk's Revenge" for the first time after beating "Bonk's Adventure".  I can make it to the Volcano Castle where I go down the hole as the stage starts.  I get stuck in there, can't get out.  I lost the flower that makes me fly accidentally so the game is stuck?  I have to shut that game off, what gives?
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Post by: turboswimbz on 03/31/2013, 03:18 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/31/2013, 03:05 PMI'm playing "Bonk's Revenge" for the first time after beating "Bonk's Adventure".  I can make it to the Volcano Castle where I go down the hole as the stage starts.  I get stuck in there, can't get out.  I lost the flower that makes me fly accidentally so the game is stuck?  I have to shut that game off, what gives?
What are you talking about? There is a jump flower to get out if you mess up and lose flight?
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/31/2013, 03:29 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 03/31/2013, 03:18 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/31/2013, 03:05 PMI'm playing "Bonk's Revenge" for the first time after beating "Bonk's Adventure".  I can make it to the Volcano Castle where I go down the hole as the stage starts.  I get stuck in there, can't get out.  I lost the flower that makes me fly accidentally so the game is stuck?  I have to shut that game off, what gives?
What are you talking about? There is a jump flower to get out if you mess up and lose flight?
Nope, Just get stuck, that's it.  I can break the bricks above my head and then I can't get out.  I am just stuck and suicide obviously doesn't work as just wake up again in the same spot.
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Post by: retroguy on 04/01/2013, 10:35 AM
I've finished the first two dungeons in Neutopia and I'm on level 2 of Dracula X (I can make it to the end of the level but haven't been able to beat the boss yet. If at first you don't succeed...).
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 04/01/2013, 12:46 PM
I just Beat Bonk's Revenge.  It's similar to Bonk's Adventure in that simple persistence wins the game and that is what I did.  No continues but I would have to spam enemy bosses.  That ballerina thing I would get hurt every time I hit it.  The game I feel is not as good as Bonks Adventure although it should be.  The grafx are vastly superior but the control is not.  They ruined Bonk's flip control and timing.  That said I believe it was done on purpose to make the game harder which it was.  I enjoyed the Chip Tunes but they began reusing them and on a game with only 7 levels I feel that is kinda cheap.  The final boss is a joke, so easy I could not believe it was over when it was.

The Bonus levels I thought were cheap pieces of shit but after relentless trying I got the hang of most.  For some reason I can't do the bouncing flower Bonus levels as I cannot consistently get a high bounce so I always fall into the pit.  I am getting good at the Glacier Level for sure.  I need help with the Smash Antenna and Sno-Men level.

I liked how the end bosses had levels to go though but I didn't get the crab thing at all.  Yes it helped you get to places but why?  I felt parts of the game were really cheap with spam hits over and over however I really liked the Laundry level, so out of place so weird.  The water levels I kick ass at for some reason.

I would recommend to anyone as it defines the console for the mainstream audience.  Being a Suburban NJ Kid Bonk ran Neck and Neck with Mario and Sonic for a minute which to me is a MASSIVE victory.

The biggest disappointment was all the stillness in characters.  Bonk REALLY needs to be able to duck, this single sprite thing just stinks.  I would stop and look at the backgrounds, just still with the fire and lava moving just by streaming very colorful colors over and over again.  I thought the Skeleton Elephants looked good but all is stylistically beautiful.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/01/2013, 12:48 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/31/2013, 03:29 PMNope, Just get stuck, that's it.  I can break the bricks above my head and then I can't get out.  I am just stuck and suicide obviously doesn't work as just wake up again in the same spot.
Perhaps you have to bonk off the edge when you jump up to get out?
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/07/2013, 01:35 AM
Playing Exile for the first time!
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Post by: turboswimbz on 04/07/2013, 08:25 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/07/2013, 01:35 AMPlaying Exile for the first time!
EXCELLENT!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 04/07/2013, 09:31 AM
Samurai Ghost.  It doesn`t  seem so bad so far.  Once you get used to the sword mechanics it`s not so bad.  It`s a lot better then Genpei Toumaden 2 that`s for sure!
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Post by: esteban on 04/07/2013, 03:39 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 04/07/2013, 09:31 AMSamurai Ghost.  It doesn`t  seem so bad so far.  Once you get used to the sword mechanics it`s not so bad.  It`s a lot better then Genpei Toumaden 2 that`s for sure!
I used to praise this game to encourage folks to play it, but it hasn't really come up in conversation too much these past few years.

I agree: once you take a few moments to read the manual and learn the mechanics (of blocking/parrying and different offensive options) then the game is totally a blast to play. There are times to charge aggressively (parrying), whilst at other times a more careful advance is in your best interests. Plus, jumping over the red gates (at the end of levels) opens up a bit of mystery/strategy: what is the best path to follow? Where do the different gates go?

Excellent reflexes are a must for Samurai Ghost.

LOVE THE DAMN GAME.
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Post by: Jordan on 04/10/2013, 11:57 PM
Bonk's Adventure. I am stuck at the monent but it's nothing that a little persistence will not fix.
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/11/2013, 12:16 AM
Lords of Thunder

I still can't beat it.  :(
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Post by: roflmao on 04/11/2013, 12:48 AM
Dragon's Curse.  Great game, but I feel I need large chunks of time to make any progress in it.  Soooo much exploration.  That's a good thing, I just wish I had more time. :)  The music is fantastic!
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/11/2013, 01:44 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/11/2013, 12:48 AMDragon's Curse.  Great game, but I feel I need large chunks of time to make any progress in it.  Soooo much exploration.  That's a good thing, I just wish I had more time. :)  The music is fantastic!
Keep playing!  The exploration thing got me a bit at the beginning, but later the game feels a bit more linear.  It's a great game, though, so keep at it!
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Post by: seieienbu on 04/12/2013, 03:08 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/11/2013, 12:48 AMDragon's Curse.  Great game, but I feel I need large chunks of time to make any progress in it.  Soooo much exploration.  That's a good thing, I just wish I had more time. :)  The music is fantastic!
I played it for the first time recently.  It was great, I think it took me a couple of weeks to get through it.
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Post by: majors on 04/12/2013, 08:33 AM
For some masochistic reason, I've been trudging through Double Dungeon. It's easy to play while not paying attention (while the TV is on). I'm mapping out the mazes old school style to get the full effect. The game is so dull...get 400 gold, get sword and armor, grind to level 13-14 and beat boss. Rinse and repeat. I have no idea WHY this was released ...I have NO idea why I'm playing it?!
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 04/12/2013, 10:10 AM
Quote from: majors on 04/12/2013, 08:33 AMFor some masochistic reason, I've been trudging through Double Dungeon. It's easy to play while not paying attention (while the TV is on). I'm mapping out the mazes old school style to get the full effect. The game is so dull...get 400 gold, get sword and armor, grind to level 13-14 and beat boss. Rinse and repeat. I have no idea WHY this was released ...I have NO idea why I'm playing it?!
It's more fun with two players.  Romping about in dungeons, getting lost, figuring out where each other are.  Fighting each other, double teaming bosses....  I have had GREAT times playing this with friends!!
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Post by: bob on 04/12/2013, 10:36 AM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 04/12/2013, 10:10 AM
Quote from: majors on 04/12/2013, 08:33 AMFor some masochistic reason, I've been trudging through Double Dungeon. It's easy to play while not paying attention (while the TV is on). I'm mapping out the mazes old school style to get the full effect. The game is so dull...get 400 gold, get sword and armor, grind to level 13-14 and beat boss. Rinse and repeat. I have no idea WHY this was released ...I have NO idea why I'm playing it?!
It's more fun with two players.  Romping about in dungeons, getting lost, figuring out where each other are.  Fighting each other, double teaming bosses....  I have had GREAT times playing this with friends!!
I go to this game quite a bit on my TE.  Yes, very basic, but harks back to the good 'ol days.
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Post by: Nando on 04/12/2013, 03:27 PM
Super Star Soldier. Can't say that I've been doing all that great in it...but I'm addicted.
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Post by: Nando on 04/12/2013, 03:29 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/11/2013, 12:16 AMLords of Thunder

I still can't beat it.  :(
Ditto :(
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Post by: bob on 04/12/2013, 09:12 PM
Quote from: Nando on 04/12/2013, 03:29 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/11/2013, 12:16 AMLords of Thunder

I still can't beat it.  :(
Ditto :(
Ditto.
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Post by: Gemineyetwin on 04/13/2013, 11:13 PM
Neutopia.  I just finished GoTzenDiener, but had to play it on the PC Engine since I don't own the CD player for the Turbo Grafx yet.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/14/2013, 12:03 AM
Played the first four dungeons myself in Double Dungeons and have really been enjoying it. No need to map out the dungeons, just stick to a right hand or left hand wall and it will take you everywhere you need to be (in theory).
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Post by: esteban on 04/14/2013, 02:20 PM
Quote from: galam on 04/12/2013, 10:36 AM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 04/12/2013, 10:10 AM
Quote from: majors on 04/12/2013, 08:33 AMFor some masochistic reason, I've been trudging through Double Dungeon. It's easy to play while not paying attention (while the TV is on). I'm mapping out the mazes old school style to get the full effect. The game is so dull...get 400 gold, get sword and armor, grind to level 13-14 and beat boss. Rinse and repeat. I have no idea WHY this was released ...I have NO idea why I'm playing it?!
It's more fun with two players.  Romping about in dungeons, getting lost, figuring out where each other are.  Fighting each other, double teaming bosses....  I have had GREAT times playing this with friends!!
I go to this game quite a bit on my TE.  Yes, very basic, but harks back to the good 'ol days.
majors! It's appeal is, as joshua pointed out, in the straightforward hack-n-grind (especially with another person). It's fun to abandon your partner and then, when one (or both) of you get into trouble, the drama builds as you call out to each other and try to get your bearings. It's simplicity is an asset (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcg0.png). I recommend playing your favorite vinyl LP's whilst playing Double Dungeons. Seriously.

As a solo game...well, I've had fun with it. But, as noted below, I get a bit obsessive with playing every crevice, every nook, every cranny in a game.






Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/14/2013, 12:03 AMPlayed the first four dungeons myself in Double Dungeons and have really been enjoying it. No need to map out the dungeons, just stick to a right hand or left hand wall and it will take you everywhere you need to be (in theory).
The later levels get a little wacky and to keep peace-of-mind, I felt better mapping it out (I like to complete 99%-100% of what a game offers, so, yeah, I'll search every room and corridor. Folks who aren't OBSESSIVE, ANAL like me probably have an easier time, of course. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcg0.png)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/14/2013, 02:42 PM
magical chase pce version :D
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Post by: Karkilan on 04/15/2013, 07:04 AM
Playing Lords of Thunder atm. Next RPG will be my new copy of Exile: Wicked Phenomenon.
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/15/2013, 06:47 PM
Quote from: Karkilan on 04/15/2013, 07:04 AMPlaying Lords of Thunder atm. Next RPG will be my new copy of Exile: Wicked Phenomenon.
Hey, welcome to Pcenginefx!  I just noticed that you are new here.

I've been playing Lords of Thunder myself as I've found time in the last three weeks, but I still haven't been able to beat it.  :(

EDIT:  I played some more Lords of Thunder tonight, and I still couldn't beat it.   ](*,). So I then played some Startling Odyssey II.

EDIT:  I played some 2-player Buster Bros. tonight with my sister.  Then I played some more Startling Odyssey II.  (My Duo is struggling with this CDR, so we'll just have to see if it'll make it all the way through...  I'm really wanting a pressed copy of this English-translated version about now...)
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Post by: Jordan on 04/18/2013, 03:06 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/15/2013, 06:47 PMEDIT:  I played some 2-player Buster Bros. tonight with my sister. 
That was fun!

I've been playing Neutopia today. :dance: I was told it was like the original Zelda, and it does remind me of Zelda. This is a good thing, since I'm in love with Zelda. Zelda: A Link to the Past is my fav. Though I've been playing Zelda: Goddess of Wisdom and that's fun.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/18/2013, 03:21 PM
Pomping World, Drop Rock HoraHora, Knight Rider Special and Cotton
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 04/18/2013, 03:55 PM
Tiger Road and Son Son 2 all up in this bitch.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 04/18/2013, 05:29 PM
Slowly working my way through Dragon Slayer. Grinding for goodness!
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Post by: esadajr on 04/18/2013, 05:37 PM
GOT 3 in 1
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Post by: bob on 04/18/2013, 09:36 PM
Giving cyber core a run.
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Post by: roflmao on 04/18/2013, 10:31 PM
Quote from: galam on 04/18/2013, 09:36 PMGiving cyber core a run.
The soundtrack is somewhat annoying yet strangely addicting.  This one grows on you.  It's not a top-tier shootie, but it has a certain undeniable charm.
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/19/2013, 12:39 AM
I haven't played Neutopia in 15+ years, but since I encouraged my sister to give it a try, I decided to play it again.  I beat the first two labyrinths and got most of the way through the third one before have to put it up for the night.  Maybe my sister and I will race to see who will beat it first.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 04/19/2013, 09:03 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/18/2013, 10:31 PM
Quote from: galam on 04/18/2013, 09:36 PMGiving cyber core a run.
The soundtrack is somewhat annoying yet strangely addicting.  This one grows on you.  It's not a top-tier shootie, but it has a certain undeniable charm.
This is true.

It's no Blazing lazers but it's still a fun solid shooter.
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Post by: esteban on 04/20/2013, 12:43 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/18/2013, 10:31 PM
Quote from: galam on 04/18/2013, 09:36 PMGiving cyber core a run.
The soundtrack is somewhat annoying yet strangely addicting.  This one grows on you.  It's not a top-tier shootie, but it has a certain undeniable charm.
This is the song to play whilst speeding downhill, 50 mph, on a bike (as I have done): SOARING DOWN DEATH HIGHWAY (https://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Cyber_Core/Level_8.mp3)
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Post by: munchiaz on 04/20/2013, 08:43 AM
Played a lil Air Zonk last night. Also played Valis 2 and got to act 5 before i died
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/21/2013, 12:05 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/19/2013, 12:39 AMI haven't played Neutopia in 15+ years, but since I encouraged my sister to give it a try, I decided to play it again.  I beat the first two labyrinths and got most of the way through the third one before have to put it up for the night.  Maybe my sister and I will race to see who will beat it first.
Well, I played through and beat labyrinth 7 yesterday, so I'm probably ahead of my sister.

This playthrough is reminding me that this game really is a blantant ripoff of The Legend of Zelda.  This is not a bad thing at all, because The Legend of Zelda is a great game, and Neutopia really took it to the next level.  Really a great game!
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Post by: bob on 04/21/2013, 06:11 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/21/2013, 12:05 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/19/2013, 12:39 AMI haven't played Neutopia in 15+ years, but since I encouraged my sister to give it a try, I decided to play it again.  I beat the first two labyrinths and got most of the way through the third one before have to put it up for the night.  Maybe my sister and I will race to see who will beat it first.
Well, I played through and beat labyrinth 7 yesterday, so I'm probably ahead of my sister.

This playthrough is reminding me that this game really is a blantant ripoff of The Legend of Zelda.  This is not a bad thing at all, because The Legend of Zelda is a great game, and Neutopia really took it to the next level.  Really a great game!
Yes, the game very much feels like a half way point between OG Zelda and Link to the Past.

I had a run with Buster Bros yesterday. I haven't played it in about 13 years. Forgot how fun it is. Even though there are only a couple balls bouncing around, it certainly got quite challenging. If you can master the "shoot, one step, shoot" tango, it's quite satisfying to wipe out a whole ball in what feels like one fluid motion. Best way for me to describe it for anyone new to it...it's the evolution of missle command.
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Post by: geise on 04/21/2013, 07:22 PM
Ninja Spirit!  Thanks to NecroPhile I own it again.
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/22/2013, 12:58 AM
First I played some more Lords of Thunder tonight.  I got all the way to the final stage, but I still couldn't beat it.   ](*,)

After beating my head against a wall for still not being able to beat Lords of Thunder, I went ahead and completed Neutopia tonight.  It was fun.  I think that I'm probably going to go ahead and play Neutopia II sometime soon.


I did play some Buster Bros. last week, and yes, it is a pretty fun game.
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Post by: geise on 04/22/2013, 06:41 PM
Buster Bros. is awesome!  So is Lords of Thunder.  You chose wiselly.  :D
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Post by: bob on 04/22/2013, 10:16 PM
Played a half hour of revival chase on the 2600 skin.
Also tore through GOT
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Post by: jlued686 on 04/22/2013, 10:50 PM
Quote from: galam on 04/22/2013, 10:16 PMPlayed a half hour of magical chase on the 2600 skin.
Also tore through GOT
You must've gotten the ultra-uber-rare version. I saw that on eBay once for about $37,000. ;)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/22/2013, 11:49 PM
Valis 1!!!
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Post by: esteban on 04/23/2013, 02:49 AM
JJ & Jeff.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 04/23/2013, 05:22 AM
Still muddling my way through Dragon Slayer, but have been breaking up some of the tedium with occasional bouts of Star Parodier. That being said, my copy of Ys Book 1&2 should be here shortly, and once that happens I will start working on completing the 4 'volume' saga beginning to end. Should be fun :)
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Post by: bob on 04/23/2013, 08:21 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/22/2013, 10:50 PM
Quote from: galam on 04/22/2013, 10:16 PMPlayed a half hour of magical chase on the 2600 skin.
Also tore through GOT
You must've gotten the ultra-uber-rare version. I saw that on eBay once for about $37,000. ;)
LOL. I meant revival chase. Fixed it.
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Post by: jlued686 on 04/23/2013, 09:44 AM
Just bustin' balls.
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Post by: bob on 04/23/2013, 09:49 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/23/2013, 09:44 AMJust bustin' balls.
Made me chuckle.  I think everybody is aware I wouldn't give magical chase 30 minutes.

 :wink:
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/23/2013, 01:16 PM
Was totally going to play some Devil's Crush last night but one of my sons hogged the controller...

(Ok, so really he asked me if we could play some Turbo and I just ended up watching him play.  He did offer the controller several times but I was getting too much of a kick watching him play.)

I'm just glad my kids have taken an interest in it too.  It's great to share something with your kids that's special to you from your childhood. But not only share it, to have them enjoy it just as much as you do.  Surely it wouldn't be the same if I had to duck tape them to the chair.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 04/23/2013, 01:59 PM
I played and almost beat Bonk's Adventure last night.

I managed to hook up my gaming set up in my apartment so I was a busy boy trying everything out :)
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Post by: Nando on 04/23/2013, 02:52 PM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/23/2013, 01:16 PMSurely it wouldn't be the same if I had to duck tape them to the chair. 
BWAHAHAHHAHAH


Sapphire and Winds of Thunder...sigh. I'm finally on lvl 2 in Sapphire. I can get up to the fourth boss in Winds and then I get ANNIHILATED!
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Post by: esteban on 04/25/2013, 07:47 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/23/2013, 01:16 PMI'm just glad my kids have taken an interest in it too.  It's great to share something with your kids that's special to you from your childhood. But not only share it, to have them enjoy it just as much as you do.
:) AB. SO. LUTELY.
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/26/2013, 02:08 AM
I just got Mystic Formula in today, and I popped it in and tried it out and it seemed okay.  Then, a little while later, my friend and I decided to play it as 2-player simultaneous.  We enjoyed it so much, that we went ahead and played it all the way through and beat the game.  We really enjoyed it.  It's basically an overhead run-'n-gun similar to Pocky & Rocky for the SNES (or Kiki KaiKai for the PC Engine), The Chaos Engine/Soldiers of Fortune, or the overhead levels of some of the Contra games.  If you enjoy this style of game, then I definitely recommend that you get this game, even if it's a titch pricey.

You have a choice of 4 different characters to play as, and each has different stats (speed, strength, etc...) and a different weapon with different powerup trees.  For example one character, the green-haired girl has a homing flamethrower which is slow at first, but as it powers up, it can shoot faster and faster, while the blue-haired guy's laser upgrades from a single beam to multiple beams.  You can even change characters when you continue if you like.  You also have a straffing button with which to lock your firing in one direction only (think shooting to the left while walking to the right), and you have bombs magical scrolls which damage or destroy everything on the screen.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 04/26/2013, 09:38 AM
Ys Book I :D

Kamikazi'ing demons for fun and profit! CHAAAAAARRRRRGE :D
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 04/26/2013, 10:33 AM
I was playing some JJ and Jeff last night but I couldn't take much more of the punishment.... barely got to the level 2 boss
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Post by: esadajr on 04/26/2013, 04:13 PM
Just tried Sapphy a couple of days ago. Good stuff. Other than that, I've playing a lot of Bomberman '93 until '94 arrives.
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 04/27/2013, 06:40 AM
I just got the Japanese version of Air Zonk just to compare the two. Still a great game but what's the deal with Zonk and Moo Moo turning into a trannie when their powers combine ?
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Post by: esteban on 04/27/2013, 11:58 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 04/27/2013, 06:40 AMI just got the Japanese version of Air Zonk just to compare the two. Still a great game but what's the deal with Zonk and Moo Moo turning into a trannie when their powers combine ?
It is a symbolic statement of support for the LGBT community and their struggle to obtain equal rights.

I, for one, am proud that Air Zonk takes a progressive political stance on this issue.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 02:06 AM
Just finished playing 1943 Kai, actually. The National Anthem playing at the end is...stirring :D
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 04/28/2013, 03:30 PM
I've been playing Dead Moon.  It's actually pretty good :)
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Post by: CrackTiger on 04/28/2013, 04:41 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 04/27/2013, 06:40 AMI just got the Japanese version of Air Zonk just to compare the two. Still a great game but what's the deal with Zonk and Moo Moo turning into a trannie when their powers compine?
It keeps it faithful to the PC Genjin games.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 05:03 PM
I am trying to puzzle out Aero Blasters now. A very crazy game...
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/28/2013, 07:24 PM
Quote from: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 05:03 PMI am trying to puzzle out Aero Blasters now. A very crazy game...
Please elaborate.  I found parts of it to be very hard, if that's what you mean?
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Post by: geise on 04/28/2013, 08:10 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/27/2013, 11:58 PM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 04/27/2013, 06:40 AMI just got the Japanese version of Air Zonk just to compare the two. Still a great game but what's the deal with Zonk and Moo Moo turning into a trannie when their powers combine ?
It is a symbolic statement of support for the LGBT community and their struggle to obtain equal rights.

I, for one, am proud that Air Zonk takes a progressive political stance on this issue.
Haha!  Best response ever!

Now back to Dragon Spirit I go.
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Post by: Bardoly on 04/29/2013, 01:21 AM
Played some Tenchi O Kurau (Dynasty Wars) (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Dynasty_Wars.htm) recently.  My friend and I both played some back and forth, and we finally made it all the way to the final boss.  I came withing 5-10 more hits of finishing him off, but he beat me, and we were too tired to continue again and fight all the way through the whole final stage again.  We will pull it out again sometime in the not-too-distant future, I hope, and then we'll finish it off.

It's a pretty good hack-'em-up with the novelty of being mounted on a horse the entire time.  The game would be a bit more fun if it were 2-player, or if the horse could jump, but it's still a good game.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 04/29/2013, 01:39 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/28/2013, 07:24 PM
Quote from: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 05:03 PMI am trying to puzzle out Aero Blasters now. A very crazy game...
Please elaborate.  I found parts of it to be very hard, if that's what you mean?
Nothing too weird, just found it to be difficult at times and the powerup scheme seems a bit odd to me.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 04/29/2013, 11:17 AM
Spent a few hours late Friday night with Shapeshifter!!  Loved it!

In an odd turn of events, I saved my game and when I went to look at all the game saves on the Duo everything was gone except for Shapeshifter.... :(

Anyone else have this happen to them?

Hopefully I've learned my lesson and will do a better job at backing up my saves with the Tennokoe banks.  I lost about 6 hours of play in Emerald Dragon and however much time into Mysterious Song I was....
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Post by: roflmao on 04/29/2013, 12:13 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 04/29/2013, 11:17 AMSpent a few hours late Friday night with Shapeshifter!!  Loved it!

In an odd turn of events, I saved my game and when I went to look at all the game saves on the Duo everything was gone except for Shapeshifter.... :(

Anyone else have this happen to them?

Hopefully I've learned my lesson and will do a better job at backing up my saves with the Tennokoe banks.  I lost about 6 hours of play in Emerald Dragon and however much time into Mysterious Song I was....
Yep... https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13291.0 :(
It happened to me not too long ago too.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 04/29/2013, 01:40 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/29/2013, 12:13 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 04/29/2013, 11:17 AMSpent a few hours late Friday night with Shapeshifter!!  Loved it!

In an odd turn of events, I saved my game and when I went to look at all the game saves on the Duo everything was gone except for Shapeshifter.... :(

Anyone else have this happen to them?

Hopefully I've learned my lesson and will do a better job at backing up my saves with the Tennokoe banks.  I lost about 6 hours of play in Emerald Dragon and however much time into Mysterious Song I was....
Yep... https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13291.0 :(
It happened to me not too long ago too.
Wow, I totally remember reading this thread, but forgot it was SHAPESHIFTER (That shady bastard) that was actually the cause of it.... I just assumed it was 20+ year old hardware going wonky...   :(


CURSE YOU SHAPESHIFTER!!  CURSE YOU UP YOUR STUPID ASSHOLE!!
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Post by: whisper2053 on 04/29/2013, 04:08 PM
We got bored at the barracks tonight, and hilarity ensued!

http://youtu.be/nFv0E15yp9Y (NSFW)
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/29/2013, 04:26 PM
Keeping the nation safe from pixelated boobehs, one button at a time.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: RoyVegas on 04/29/2013, 04:33 PM
Still working on Double Dungeons as I have time.  So far I've done dungeons 1-12.
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Post by: esteban on 04/30/2013, 12:50 AM
Quote from: whisper2053 on 04/29/2013, 04:08 PMWe got bored at the barracks tonight, and hilarity ensued!

http://youtu.be/nFv0E15yp9Y (NSFW)
You missed the creepiest element: the blinking eyelids! That's what disturbs me the most. I'll take scary stare any day. But creepy blink? HELL NO.
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Post by: munchiaz on 04/30/2013, 01:25 AM
downtown nekketsu monogatari. Saving up money so i can stop getting whooped on
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 04/30/2013, 10:10 PM
Inching along with JJ & Jeff, so bad it is good.

Dragon Spirit has a lot of cheap hits, too slow.

LOVING Blazing Lasers but once I lose my shields on Level 7 I just keep dying, keep getting item I and then two hits dead.  Love this game no matter.

Kieth Courage is so bad but I am hammering through it as fast as I can, got to the Level 5 Boss, Hate that I have to go through the entire level all over again but like being able to visit older levels, very original for an 80's game.

Victory Run is a cheating Piece of Shit, shame really but the game just sucks and can't wait to fuck with you, or what's that your doing too good?  Here is some sand.  Fuck this game.
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Post by: esteban on 04/30/2013, 10:33 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 04/30/2013, 10:10 PMInching along with JJ & Jeff, so bad it is good.

Dragon Spirit has a lot of cheap hits, too slow.

LOVING Blazing Lasers but once I lose my shields on Level 7 I just keep dying, keep getting item I and then two hits dead.  Love this game no matter.

Kieth Courage is so bad but I am hammering through it as fast as I can, got to the Level 5 Boss, Hate that I have to go through the entire level all over again but like being able to visit older levels, very original for an 80's game.

Victory Run is a cheating Piece of Shit, shame really but the game just sucks and can't wait to fuck with you, or what's that your doing too good?  Here is some sand.  Fuck this game.
Victory Run also gets TOO DARK at night (at least on my TV's), so I have to turn up the brightness a bit. I guess I prefer a darker-than-normal screen so maybe it's simply my preferences that set up DIFFICULT NIGHT DRIVING in Victory Run. ROAD HAZARDS AT NIGHT? Sure, you'll have very little time to react. Savannah and sand require you to shift to a lower gear. I love Victory Run because every second counts and when you beat a new stage--DAMN, you feel good. :)


Dragon Spirit: I'd say the "too slow" complaint is the most common (folks felt that way forever, even back in the day). As for cheap hits...well, you're a big ass dragon (that's why it's fun to be MINI DRAGON--so cute and so awesome to have firepower in such a compact dragon.

JJ & Jeff gets tough, but it is one of those games where you have to learn when to slow down (you can speed-run through a lot of it, but there are key moments where you should (must?) stop.
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Post by: munchiaz on 04/30/2013, 11:08 PM
More downtown nekketsu monogatari. Had to load up the NES version and make a lil translation guide for the pause menu
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 05/01/2013, 06:28 PM
I been playing a bit of Magical Chase before I lock it up again. Even did a new review to bash it for being too expensive.
http://youtu.be/LHPhNWUhrio
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/03/2013, 01:21 PM
I played some Asuka 120% Maxima Burning Fest (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Burning_Fest.htm) for the first time last night on 'Easy' mode and enjoyed it.  I was playing on my Avenue 6 pad, but I couldn't get the extra buttons to work, even though I reset the game and switched from the 'A' position to the 'B' position, so I was only playing with buttons 1 and 2.  Does anyone know if this supposed to be a 6-button playable game?

Afterwards, I played some Puyo Puyo CD (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Puyo_Puyo_CD.htm) for the first time as well, and I found that I enjoyed it, even though my first opponent whooped me.   :-({|=  I want to try it against a human player sometime soon and see how that'll go.

After failing at Puyo Puyo, I popped in Spriggan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Spriggan.htm) (also for the first time) and really enjoyed it. although I couldn't quite figure out the various weapon combinations.  I just kept collecting pods, so my weapon kept changing on me - sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.   :roll:

All in all, an enjoyable Turbo evening.
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Post by: munchiaz on 05/03/2013, 02:03 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/03/2013, 01:21 PMAfter failing at Puyo Puyo, I popped in Spriggan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Spriggan.htm) (also for the first time) and really enjoyed it. although I couldn't quite figure out the various weapon combinations.  I just kept collecting pods, so my weapon kept changing on me - sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.   :roll:

All in all, an enjoyable Turbo evening.
Spriggan is one of my fav shoot um ups on the PCE. Game is amazing. Awesome stages, music and gameplay. I find that the yellow and green orb combination is the best for most of the stages in the game.

I beat Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari a few days ago. Def a title that i will play every once in awhile. Its just so fun and charming
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Post by: NecroPhile on 05/03/2013, 03:15 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/03/2013, 01:21 PMDoes anyone know if this supposed to be a 6-button playable game?
I looks like it's just a two-buttoner.  (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=764.0)

P.S. - Wanna know why search doesn't work so well 'round here?  Because mo-fos often can't be bothered to use appropriate titles, and when they do they misspell 'button' anyway.  :P
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/03/2013, 03:53 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 05/03/2013, 02:03 PMI beat Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari a few days ago. Def a title that i will play every once in awhile. Its just so fun and charming
I'm glad you liked it!
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Post by: munchiaz on 05/03/2013, 04:00 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/03/2013, 03:53 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 05/03/2013, 02:03 PMI beat Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari a few days ago. Def a title that i will play every once in awhile. Its just so fun and charming
I'm glad you liked it!
Can't think you enough for the awesome deal
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Post by: munchiaz on 05/04/2013, 02:14 PM
Played lords of thunder last night. Really one of my favs on the console. I think I like Spriggan more though. Anyway, i got all the way to the final boss but i couldn't beat him. Im gunna try again tonight
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/04/2013, 04:06 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 05/04/2013, 02:14 PMPlayed lords of thunder last night. Really one of my favs on the console. I think I like Spriggan more though. Anyway, i got all the way to the final boss but i couldn't beat him. Im gunna try again tonight
Keep trying!  I can sometimes get all the way to him, but I still haven't been able to beat him yet either.   ](*,)



For me, I played some Battlefield '94 Super Battle Dream last night, but my computer-controlled opponent kept whooping me.  :(
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 05/04/2013, 07:03 PM
Just started BONK 3 on my Duo however it's all in Japanese so I'm all confused and just attacked a baby in a crib.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/04/2013, 07:12 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/04/2013, 04:06 PMFor me, I played some Battlefield '94 Super Battle Dream last night, but my computer-controlled opponent kept whooping me.  :(
If you figure out how to make any headway in BF '94, please let me know!  I haven't been able to figure out much of the game yet, but I really dig the music.
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/04/2013, 11:51 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2013, 07:12 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/04/2013, 04:06 PMFor me, I played some Battlefield '94 Super Battle Dream last night, but my computer-controlled opponent kept whooping me.  :(
If you figure out how to make any headway in BF '94, please let me know!  I haven't been able to figure out much of the game yet, but I really dig the music.
Will do if able.   :-"


For family night, we played several different games tonight.  (For the last few family game nights, we had Bomberman going, but tonight we wanted something different.)

Kato Chan &Ken Chan
J.J. & Jeff
Time Cruise
Alien Crush
Devil's Crush

All 5 games went over rather well, but Alien Crush and Devil's Crush were the crowd favorites.   =D>

We also had Super Mario Kart for the SNES set up in another room, and while it got some play time, the Turbo room saw more.   8)
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Post by: munchiaz on 05/05/2013, 12:17 AM
played lords of thunder again tonight. This time i was able to beat it. First time beating the game. Its not to hard, i guess i just needed to play it more to get used to things. Next i think im gunna try and beat cotton
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Post by: whisper2053 on 05/05/2013, 12:52 AM
Panic Bomber! Did a 5p rodeo yesterday and realized that I suck horribly at the game and decided that I need to get better :D
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 05/06/2013, 01:07 AM
I just beat Bonk 3.  Way to easy.  Kinda fun but I had 40 extra lives to deal with so where is the challenge?  The final boss was uninspired and the game coulda been so much more.  Bonks Adventure is by far the best.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 05/06/2013, 11:45 AM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 05/06/2013, 01:07 AMI just beat Bonk 3.  Way to easy.  Kinda fun but I had 40 extra lives to deal with so where is the challenge?  The final boss was uninspired and the game coulda been so much more.  Bonks Adventure is by far the best.
I popped in Bonk 3 Hu a few days ago and started playing it with one of my kids.  It got boring for both of us amazingly fast and we ended up just turning it off. The first was definately better than #3.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/06/2013, 09:04 PM
Sorry to cross-post, but I'm pretty happy to have finally 1cc'd Spriggan on Normal!

(https://risemedia.org/risemedia/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Spriggan.jpg)

Woot!
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 05/07/2013, 02:39 PM
I am trying Image Fight II now.  HOLY SHIT WHAT A HARD GAME!!!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 05/07/2013, 03:15 PM
I'm rocking Neutopia now that I have the ability to save my game to memory.

It's a great game but I feel like the hit detection is off a bit or I'm not used to the hit box area.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 05/07/2013, 03:53 PM
Mysterious Song :D
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/07/2013, 05:55 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 05/07/2013, 03:15 PMI'm rocking Neutopia now that I have the ability to save my game to memory.

It's a great game but I feel like the hit detection is off a bit or I'm not used to the hit box area. 
I just beat Neutopia a couple of weeks ago, and I really enjoyed it.  I had beaten it a long time ago (back in '94 or so), and I wanted to play through it again.

For the hit detection box, think the NES game 'The Legend of Zelda'.  Of course, after you have the fire wand, the sword almost become superfluous.   :mrgreen:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 05/07/2013, 06:19 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/07/2013, 05:55 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 05/07/2013, 03:15 PMI'm rocking Neutopia now that I have the ability to save my game to memory.

It's a great game but I feel like the hit detection is off a bit or I'm not used to the hit box area. 
For the hit detection box, think the NES game 'The Legend of Zelda'.  Of course, after you have the fire wand, the sword almost become superfluous.   :mrgreen:
I noticed that lol :P
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: munchiaz on 05/09/2013, 02:17 AM
I popped in Final solider after trying to fix a broken copy of splatterhouse, just to make sure the Duo - R worked. Ended up beating the game for the first time. Really awesome shmup. It was pretty easy until level 6, and i died on the last level around 4 times until i was able to beat it. Some day i'll get that 1cc
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Post by: munchiaz on 05/09/2013, 11:50 PM
Played some cotton today. Played the game twice and i could only make it to stage 5. Its so frustrating
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 05/10/2013, 01:32 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 05/09/2013, 11:50 PMPlayed some cotton today. Played the game twice and i could only make it to stage 5. Its so frustrating
I enjoy the game, but I still haven't been able to beat it yet myself.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/10/2013, 04:05 AM
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/hany_in_the_sky.png) Hany quickly reveals, "Power Golf and Buster Bros. have been getting some love recently."
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 05/10/2013, 07:46 AM
Quote from: esteban on 05/10/2013, 04:05 AM(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/hany_in_the_sky.png) Hany quickly reveals, "Power Golf and Buster Bros. have been getting some love recently."
Funny coincidence. A guy with your user name just posted 2 vids themed around Power Golf and Buster Bros.
What a small world.
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Post by: esadajr on 05/10/2013, 09:35 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 05/09/2013, 11:50 PMPlayed some cotton today. Played the game twice and i could only make it to stage 5. Its so frustrating
yeah, but frustatingly addictive
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 05/10/2013, 02:17 PM
Well, I got one of my grails in the mail yesterday, so I played it some last night.

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The one on the left.   :mrgreen:

My boys and I enjoyed it, although we didn't play it all the way through.  I will say that the screen does get rather busy (with no slowdown), what with all of the fruit flying everywhere.  I felt like I was making a fruit salad or something.   :lol:


After playing it for a while, we tried out Dragon Egg! (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Dragon_Egg.htm) and really enjoyed it.  I played through the first 2-3 stages, and then decided to go ahead and beat the first world.  I was rather surprised when the end credits started scrolling after beating the boss of the castle of what I figured was the first world of 4-6 worlds.  I was playing the game on 'easy' mode, though, so I'm going to try it on 'Normal' or 'Hard' the next time that I play it.  I will say that the game was quite cute and enjoyable but also easy and short.


Also, we played some Puyo Puyo (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Puyo_Puyo_CD.htm) as well which is a pretty fun game, but I still can't even beat the first opponent.   ](*,)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: munchiaz on 05/10/2013, 06:12 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/10/2013, 02:17 PMWell, I got one of my grails in the mail yesterday, so I played it some last night.

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The one on the left.   :mrgreen:

My boys and I enjoyed it, although we didn't play it all the way through.  I will say that the screen does get rather busy (with no slowdown), what with all of the fruit flying everywhere.  I felt like I was making a fruit salad or something.   :lol:


After playing it for a while, we tried out Dragon Egg! (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Dragon_Egg.htm) and really enjoyed it.  I played through the first 2-3 stages, and then decided to go ahead and beat the first world.  I was rather surprised when the end credits started scrolling after beating the boss of the castle of what I figured was the first world of 4-6 worlds.  I was playing the game on 'easy' mode, though, so I'm going to try it on 'Normal' or 'Hard' the next time that I play it.  I will say that the game was quite cute and enjoyable but also easy and short.


Also, we played some Puyo Puyo (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Puyo_Puyo_CD.htm) as well which is a pretty fun game, but I still can't even beat the first opponent.   ](*,)
CORYOON!!!. Some day ill have my own copy. What is the game to the right?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 05/10/2013, 07:45 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 05/10/2013, 06:12 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/10/2013, 02:17 PMWell, I got one of my grails in the mail yesterday, so I played it some last night.

/img4888i.jpg

The one on the left.   :mrgreen:

My boys and I enjoyed it, although we didn't play it all the way through.  I will say that the screen does get rather busy (with no slowdown), what with all of the fruit flying everywhere.  I felt like I was making a fruit salad or something.   :lol:


After playing it for a while, we tried out Dragon Egg! (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Dragon_Egg.htm) and really enjoyed it.  I played through the first 2-3 stages, and then decided to go ahead and beat the first world.  I was rather surprised when the end credits started scrolling after beating the boss of the castle of what I figured was the first world of 4-6 worlds.  I was playing the game on 'easy' mode, though, so I'm going to try it on 'Normal' or 'Hard' the next time that I play it.  I will say that the game was quite cute and enjoyable but also easy and short.


Also, we played some Puyo Puyo (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Puyo_Puyo_CD.htm) as well which is a pretty fun game, but I still can't even beat the first opponent.   ](*,)
CORYOON!!!. Some day ill have my own copy. What is the game to the right?
It's MAKAI HAKKENDEN SHADA (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Shada.htm) an action RPG in the vein of Ys, or so I've been told.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 05/10/2013, 10:37 PM
I've been play Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu!

Best.Game.Ever!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Dyna138 on 05/12/2013, 03:05 PM
I've been on a JRPG kick as of late and have been playing some Genesis RPGs as well as YS Book I&II again. I find I'm enjoying YS even more than the last time. The music and story are classic and the voice acting was leagues ahead of other CD titles of the day.

It's a shame YS III wasn't held up to the same standard.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 05/12/2013, 05:09 PM
Having just ordered Strider Arcade CD, I've been playing a lot of Strider on PS2. ;)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/12/2013, 11:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/12/2013, 05:09 PMHaving just ordered Strider Arcade CD, I've been playing a lot of Strider on PS2. ;)
I'd love to hear your thoughts on Strider ACD...it's not as good as it should be. Still...maybe you'll find something good in it? I'm not finding much! Ahhh...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Marll on 05/13/2013, 04:33 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/12/2013, 11:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/12/2013, 05:09 PMHaving just ordered Strider Arcade CD, I've been playing a lot of Strider on PS2. ;)
I'd love to hear your thoughts on Strider ACD...it's not as good as it should be. Still...maybe you'll find something good in it? I'm not finding much! Ahhh...
Strider should have been awesome but is generally just OK in my opinion.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Nando on 05/13/2013, 05:07 PM
Quote from: Marll on 05/13/2013, 04:33 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/12/2013, 11:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/12/2013, 05:09 PMHaving just ordered Strider Arcade CD, I've been playing a lot of Strider on PS2. ;)
I'd love to hear your thoughts on Strider ACD...it's not as good as it should be. Still...maybe you'll find something good in it? I'm not finding much! Ahhh...
Strider should have been awesome but is generally just OK in my opinion.
How does it compare to the MD/Genesis version?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: munchiaz on 05/19/2013, 01:00 AM
Started playing cosmic fantasy 2 tonight. So far its pretty good. Have to grind a bit, but it wouldnt be a classic JRPG without that. Also the working designs translation is just awesome

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/ninja_velmor/IMG_20130518_185639_zps6cc9acbd.jpg) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/ninja_velmor/media/IMG_20130518_185639_zps6cc9acbd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/19/2013, 07:17 AM
^ I agree, munchiaz. I never understood all the hate and venom that some folks harbored towards WD's translations. Corny? Juvenile? Dated? Sure. But WD's translations were infinitely better than the broken, incoherent, fabricated, abridged and uninspired translations we were getting in the 80's/early 90's.

BACK ON TOPIC: I have been conserving my grenades and trying to make some real progress in Yo, Bro for the past week or two. When playing Yo, Bro, I am reminded of other games where lining up your shots is difficult... usually it is because of the controls, but there are also the overhead games where projectiles originate off-center (that is: your character is literally right-handed or left-handed) and it feels awkward to compensate for this because 99.99% of games have projectiles originating from dead center of your avatar's sprite. Gain Ground has this (I think it was done to give each character a unique feel?) and Time Soldier SMS (I think? This is a horrible port, anyway)... what other games do this (overhead run-n-gun genre)?
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 05/19/2013, 08:22 PM
GOD PANIC
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/20/2013, 12:59 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 05/19/2013, 08:22 PMGOD PANIC
Dig that crazy music! Stairway to Heaven and...what else is on there? It's been years...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 05/20/2013, 02:35 AM
Played the first 15 levels of boxyboy with my son. FRUSTRATING!  lol
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mishran on 05/20/2013, 11:01 AM
Played a little more pyramid plunder this morning. Really dig the game. Still haven't finished Mysterious Song. That second part of the bonus dungeon had me so frustrated I've been constantly putting it off. One day, one day.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 05/20/2013, 11:03 AM
I gots to get me some Pyramid Plunder.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 05/21/2013, 03:39 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/12/2013, 11:04 PMI'd love to hear your thoughts on Strider ACD...it's not as good as it should be. Still...maybe you'll find something good in it? I'm not finding much! Ahhh...
Hehe, I got the game yesterday. :D

Strider is an extremely well-crafted platformer. An A class game on any system. Problem is that it is a lazy port.
Some stages are pretty nice, like 1 and 3, but others like the Jungle stage are riddled with slow-down and annoying changes(like omission of T-Rex enemy)
The extra stage is ok, but a nice addition. Both bosses are awesome.
The backgrounds are so lazy though that I cannot comprehend. Many of them are literally one putrid color i.e. Jungle stage.
Game is really fast and fun, but sometimes hard to make essential jumps.
CD quality sound is awesome, but many tracks were cut. Some songs are exclusive, though. Cutscenes are good.
I managed to beat the game within 3 continues the day after I bought it. If you can overlook the flaws, then I highly recommend it! :)

EDIT: Just 1CCed it on Normal. :)
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 05/21/2013, 08:37 PM
Ive been playing Star Parodia for the past 2 hours now. I'm stuck on level 5. I am having a blast playing it through s-video on my projector. The music and levels are so animated and full of color. Loving every minute of it ! Gotta stick it through and get past this awesome game today !!!

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Post by: roflmao on 05/21/2013, 11:11 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 05/21/2013, 08:37 PMIve been playing Star Parodia for the past 2 hours now. I'm stuck on level 5. I am having a blast playing it through s-video on my projector. The music and levels are so animated and full of color. Loving every minute of it ! Gotta stick it through and get past this awesome game today !!!
Nice setup!  Star Parodier is one of my favorites.  I was playing it earlier today as well.  :)

If you just want to get through the game to see all the levels, there's an easier difficulty setting from the Options Menu.  The bosses in particular are quite a bit easier.

I posted a longplay of Star Parodier (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD98160D5F6CD3410) to youtube a couple of months ago.  Each level is it's own video. This was normal difficulty.  It wasn't my cleanest playthrough, but it's what I got when the recorder was going. :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 05/22/2013, 02:13 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 05/19/2013, 08:22 PMGOD PANIC
I rated this game as an '7' out of 10 on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/28/525/1/God-Panic-jp.htm)

I just got this fun vertical shoot-'em-up recently, and I popped it in on the same day that I got it to try it out for a bit, and I ended up beating the entire game in one try   :shock:  , loosing 3 or 4 lives in the process but using no continues.

I did play it on 'Easy' mode, so I'll have to try it again later on 'Normal' or 'Hard' mode.  I was rather surprised that I did so well my first time, but I did enjoy the game and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys easier vertical shoot-'em-ups, although it does have a few risque visuals, so be forewarned.


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God Panic end screen
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: munchiaz on 05/22/2013, 02:24 PM
Still playing more cosmic fantasy 2. Just got Lyle on my team
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 05/22/2013, 04:37 PM
Well, now I just got Snatcher in the mail. It's a high-quality package for sure (two manuals)! Unfortunately, I definitely am gonna need to keep up with Kana, and I gotta start Kanji right after!

It seems like the game itself is just clicking options till they progress the story. I can do that, but I won't know the story! Really great artwork though and fancy intro. :)
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Post by: Damon Plus on 05/23/2013, 03:11 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/21/2013, 03:39 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/12/2013, 11:04 PMI'd love to hear your thoughts on Strider ACD...it's not as good as it should be. Still...maybe you'll find something good in it? I'm not finding much! Ahhh...
Hehe, I got the game yesterday. :D

Strider is an extremely well-crafted platformer. An A class game on any system. Problem is that it is a lazy port.
Some stages are pretty nice, like 1 and 3, but others like the Jungle stage are riddled with slow-down and annoying changes(like omission of T-Rex enemy)
The extra stage is ok, but a nice addition. Both bosses are awesome.
The backgrounds are so lazy though that I cannot comprehend. Many of them are literally one putrid color i.e. Jungle stage.
Game is really fast and fun, but sometimes hard to make essential jumps.
CD quality sound is awesome, but many tracks were cut. Some songs are exclusive, though. Cutscenes are good.
I managed to beat the game within 3 continues the day after I bought it. If you can overlook the flaws, then I highly recommend it! :)

EDIT: Just 1CCed it on Normal. :)
I never quite understood what was so good about Strider. It gets good reviews everywhere, but its choppy controls ruin it for me.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/23/2013, 04:53 PM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 05/23/2013, 03:11 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/21/2013, 03:39 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/12/2013, 11:04 PMI'd love to hear your thoughts on Strider ACD...it's not as good as it should be. Still...maybe you'll find something good in it? I'm not finding much! Ahhh...
Hehe, I got the game yesterday. :D

Strider is an extremely well-crafted platformer. An A class game on any system. Problem is that it is a lazy port.
Some stages are pretty nice, like 1 and 3, but others like the Jungle stage are riddled with slow-down and annoying changes(like omission of T-Rex enemy)
The extra stage is ok, but a nice addition. Both bosses are awesome.
The backgrounds are so lazy though that I cannot comprehend. Many of them are literally one putrid color i.e. Jungle stage.
Game is really fast and fun, but sometimes hard to make essential jumps.
CD quality sound is awesome, but many tracks were cut. Some songs are exclusive, though. Cutscenes are good.
I managed to beat the game within 3 continues the day after I bought it. If you can overlook the flaws, then I highly recommend it! :)

EDIT: Just 1CCed it on Normal. :)
I never quite understood what was so good about Strider. It gets good reviews everywhere, but its choppy controls ruin it for me.
Strider Arcade = Le Awesome.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 05/27/2013, 05:40 PM
Thanks to gbapalyer, I played some Sylphia last night.  I didn't have enough time to play it much, but I had fun for 10-15 minutes.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/28/2013, 11:27 AM
I played some Cotton this morning and actually made it to level 3!  I usually have a hard time just getting through level 2. :P
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/28/2013, 07:04 PM
Played some Jigoku Meguri (aka Bonze Adventure or Hell Explorer) last night and enjoyed it, but I only have a few minutes.  I'll definitely have to come back to it.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/28/2013, 09:22 PM
World Court Tennis Quest Mode is way too addicting!  Where did this evening go?  And why do I keep playing a game I suck so bad at? 

It's brilliant!
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Post by: Damon Plus on 05/29/2013, 12:36 AM
World Court Tennis quest mode is too hard at the begining, it evens out at the end. What I always wanted to know is if there were some hidden items in towns.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esadajr on 05/29/2013, 09:53 AM
last night I was playing Die Hard, and I liked it. For one, it's way better than the NES version. Ok graphics, decent sound effects. The music is no masterpiece but somehow puts you in the mood. The controls are fine, it is playable.
I disagree with the PCE bible review, I don't think it's a game you should avoid. While not a fabulantastic game, I think it's worth a shot.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 05/29/2013, 03:41 PM
^ I actually want to pick up Die Hard for the PCE as well as Operation Wolf.

I have been playing Somer Assault.  Only the Jappenense could make a game about a slinky that shoots crap warped in a zodiac theme.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 05/29/2013, 10:58 PM
Played some Daimakamura, Aldynnes and Granzort tonight
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mishran on 06/02/2013, 07:17 AM
Played Final Soldier for a bit last night. Got to stage 5 and stopped. Never been real good at shooters, but I can really get into this one.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mishran on 06/02/2013, 01:58 PM
Just played through Final Zone 2. Tore through a few levels of Meteor Blaster, but didn't get very far as usual. I've got Exile sitting in the drive now for later tonight.
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Post by: dallaspattern on 06/02/2013, 02:04 PM
Dragon's Curse. Just beat the mouse man boss.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 06/02/2013, 02:12 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/02/2013, 07:17 AMPlayed Final Soldier for a bit last night. Got to stage 5 and stopped. Never been real good at shooters, but I can really get into this one.
I haven't played this in ages. I gotta compare it to the others.


Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 05/29/2013, 03:41 PM^ I actually want to pick up Die Hard for the PCE as well as Operation Wolf.

I have been playing Somer Assault.  Only the Japanese could make a game about a slinky that shoots crap warped in a zodiac theme.
I always had a soft spot for Somer Assault (Mesopotamia), the quirky little game that it is.

Operation Wolf....I have the HuCARD somewhere but can never find it when I'm in the mood to play it, so I opt for Ninja Warriors instead  :pcgs: 
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Post by: Mishran on 06/02/2013, 02:22 PM
Quote from: esteban on 06/02/2013, 02:12 PMso I opt for Ninja Warriors instead  :pcgs:   
You poor, poor man! My heart goes out to you. :cry:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 06/02/2013, 03:22 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/02/2013, 02:22 PM
Quote from: esteban on 06/02/2013, 02:12 PMso I opt for Ninja Warriors instead  :pcgs:   
You poor, poor man! My heart goes out to you. :cry:
It is sad and pathetic. I weep as I type this.  (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: Mishran on 06/02/2013, 04:21 PM
I got bored so I started Exile early. All the times I've played it, I never found the lady who mentions Sadler's next game being "Super CD" and that it'll be called Exile 2: The Revenge until today. Looks like everyone starts dancing afterwards.  :lol:

Never know when/what you might discover for the first time in a game something you didn't know was there.

Pretty cool though pointless easter egg in the game.
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Post by: geise on 06/03/2013, 01:33 PM
JJ and Jeff!  I will always like this game no matter how many people hate it.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 06/03/2013, 01:53 PM
Quote from: geise on 06/03/2013, 01:33 PMJJ and Jeff!  I will always like this game no matter how many people hate it.
I'm actually getting far in this game.

Currently though I am hammering through Red Alert.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 06/03/2013, 02:22 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 06/03/2013, 01:53 PMCurrently though I am hammering through Red Alert.
By hammering through you mean pushing the up button? That's about all you have to do in that game.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/03/2013, 05:49 PM
Quote from: geise on 06/03/2013, 01:33 PMJJ and Jeff!  I will always like this game no matter how many people hate it.
I kinda like it myself.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/03/2013, 07:43 PM
Completed Exile early this morning.

Last Alert finished next. Game has some cheesy voice acting, but is still a moderately fun game to play. Not challenging in the least unfortunately.

Dungeon Explorer 2 is completed as well. First time I've played through the game sadly, but very satisfying and awesome game. The ability to change characters and the variety of them (B E is cool as shit) adds alot of replay value to the game. Finished it with Xan the Beastman.

Played some Cotton as well. Got to the 4th stage and used up all my continues.

Hell of a fine few days of Turbobing! The most my system has seen action in quite awhile. :dance:

Still deciding on what to play next. :-k
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Post by: esadajr on 06/04/2013, 10:40 AM
I was playing Bari Bari Densetsu the other night. Kinda feels like Hang On. I appreciatte not having a time limit, instead just trying to make the best time. Too bad there's no music.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/04/2013, 11:31 PM
Tried playing through Loom in expert mode. Restarted the game twice and for some reason the "A" chord won't unlock. Leaves me stuck near the end where you heal Rusty and the shepherds and close the pattern holes. Doesn't make sense as I played through many times on normal and never had this problem and I know I'm not missing something. Oh well. :(
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Post by: RoyVegas on 06/05/2013, 02:38 PM
Still moving along on my journey to beat Double Dungeons.  Was moving along slowly at a level or two every few days. Finished levels 1-20 and level 21 yesterday and now have the code to unlock level 22. Lets hope level 22 goes down easier than the rest have but that's highly unlikely.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 06/05/2013, 03:01 PM
Just beat Bloody Wolf again.  I love this game, such perfection.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/05/2013, 06:01 PM
Played a couple levels of Lost Sunheart yesterday, followed by Blazing Lazers. It's so funny: the way B'Lazers plays, I'm utterly godlike for the first 5 levels and then all of a sudden I just hit a wall. Bleh, I stink at shooters.
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Post by: esadajr on 06/05/2013, 06:27 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/05/2013, 06:01 PMIt's so funny: the way B'Lazers plays, I'm utterly godlike for the first 5 levels and then all of a sudden I just hit a wall. Bleh, I stink at shooters.
I suffer from a smiliar problem in Cotton, I more or less breeze through the first four levels, then bam!
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/05/2013, 10:00 PM
Woo! I'm at Area 7 of Blazing Lazers right now. I think this is the farthest I've been; can't remember. Those flippy tiles and missile clusters are really trying my patience, but I'm trying to soldier through. Love this game.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/05/2013, 10:17 PM
Been quite some time since I played Shapeshifter, so I popped it in and still suck at it. I make it without a problem to the cliffs and that's where it all goes down hill. If you get too close to the ledge in panther form (which your required to use to make the jumps), when jumping or landing, you slip off and most of the time it's off the screen and you die. Rather frustrating. I gave it a sporting chance though. Maybe next time. :?
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/05/2013, 11:38 PM
UPDATE: Got to the boss in Area 7 of BL once, then proceeded to squander four continues dying, over and over. I'm fine with the flippy tiles now, but those little circle-y bullet poopers and open-closing-red-eye tank things are just relentless.

I know I don't speak for everyone, but for me the trick to Blazing Lazers is to get maxed-out on power-ups and then not die. For a weak shootist such as myself, getting knocked back down to the standard pea shooter is almost guaranteed death.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 06/06/2013, 04:55 PM
Played a little bit of Ninja Warriors, until I realized it's the worst PCE game I own. -.- So, I put in R-Type & got to stage 3 before I ran my happy ass into a wall, lost a life, then nope'd the hucard right out of the slot.  Then I played some Jinmu Denshou and, of course, died at the fourth stage. 

Not the most successful gaming day for me, but ehh, 'twas fun.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/06/2013, 05:24 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 06/05/2013, 06:27 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/05/2013, 06:01 PMIt's so funny: the way B'Lazers plays, I'm utterly godlike for the first 5 levels and then all of a sudden I just hit a wall. Bleh, I stink at shooters.
I suffer from a smiliar problem in Cotton, I more or less breeze through the first four levels, then bam!
I own Cotton, but no CD system to play it on yet. It looks like fun though!
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Post by: esteban on 06/09/2013, 08:26 AM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/06/2013, 05:24 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 06/05/2013, 06:27 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/05/2013, 06:01 PMIt's so funny: the way B'Lazers plays, I'm utterly godlike for the first 5 levels and then all of a sudden I just hit a wall. Bleh, I stink at shooters.
I suffer from a smiliar problem in Cotton, I more or less breeze through the first four levels, then bam!
I own Cotton, but no CD system to play it on yet. It looks like fun though!
BRUTAL situation to be in! (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: Damon Plus on 06/10/2013, 07:13 AM
Playing again a round of my favorite TG games. You know those ones they always seem to enter the rotation? Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Air Zonk, and to a lesser exent, JJ & Jeff and Blazing Lazers are those games for me.

PS: Playing Legendary Axe at this time of the year feels right.

PS part two: JJ & Jeff rocks!
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Post by: Mishran on 06/10/2013, 08:14 AM
Working my way through Valis IV. The Act V 3 reapers boss has me baffled though. I either die or run out of time trying to kill them. I'm a persistent bastard and will finish this game at some point.

Quote from: Damon Plus on 06/10/2013, 07:13 AMYou know those ones they always seem to enter the rotation? Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Air Zonk, and to a lesser exent, JJ & Jeff and Blazing Lazers are those games for me.
I have a few games I tend to play multiple times a year for kicks. They are Bonk's Revenge, Keith Courage, Space Harrier, Splatterhouse, Bomberman, and the Crush pinball games. The games that, for me, never get old.

Never hear much about it on here, but I really like Davis Cup Tennis. It's a fun little tennis game. I've never been able to get into any tennis video games, but this game I can play for hours without getting bored of it.
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Post by: esteban on 06/10/2013, 08:00 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/10/2013, 08:14 AMWorking my way through Valis IV. The Act V 3 reapers boss has me baffled though. I either die or run out of time trying to kill them. I'm a persistent bastard and will finish this game at some point.

Quote from: Damon Plus on 06/10/2013, 07:13 AMYou know those ones they always seem to enter the rotation? Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Air Zonk, and to a lesser exent, JJ & Jeff and Blazing Lazers are those games for me.
I have a few games I tend to play multiple times a year for kicks. They are Bonk's Revenge, Keith Courage, Space Harrier, Splatterhouse, Bomberman, and the Crush pinball games. The games that, for me, never get old.

Never hear much about it on here, but I really like Davis Cup Tennis. It's a fun little tennis game. I've never been able to get into any tennis video games, but this game I can play for hours without getting bored of it.
Valis IV and Super Valis (SNES): I have to do a side-by-side comparison, but I think the PCE got the better game.

Davis Cup Tennis is a decent game and one of the few I actually invested time in (back in the day). It controls well and is satisfying. The sound effects are oddly hypnotic and I remember having some brutal, drawn-out matches that felt so damn good to win.

 :pcgs:
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Post by: Mishran on 06/10/2013, 08:19 PM
Never played the SNES version, but the PCE V4 is pretty good. Not the best of the series, but not bad for what it is. It offers a challenge and I'm enjoying it. Just wish I knew what the characters were saying and what the story is about. :lol:
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Post by: geise on 06/10/2013, 08:34 PM
I love Valis IV.  It's probably my favorite.  Also, don't ever play the snes version.  There is no reason to do a comparison. [-(
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Post by: esteban on 06/10/2013, 09:10 PM
Quote from: geise on 06/10/2013, 08:34 PMI love Valis IV.  It's probably my favorite.  Also, don't ever play the snes version.  There is no reason to do a comparison. [-(
Hahahhahaha. I played both versions, but years apart.  :pcgs:
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Post by: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 10:01 AM
Valis IV is scratch off my list. Finished it this morning. This is the last screen before hitting a button takes you back to the system card screen. Anything important or just a game over screen?
/imageipcy.jpg

Sorry for the lousy pic, it was hard to get a good one without the camera flash.
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Post by: runinruder on 06/11/2013, 10:16 AM
It's telling you how to access the Visual Debug screen.  At the title screen, press down, down, left, 2, 1, left, right.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 01:56 PM
Ah, ok. Thanks for that, sir.

What is it? Something you can use to watch the in game cinemas without having to play through the game again?
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Post by: esteban on 06/11/2013, 06:06 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 01:56 PMAh, ok. Thanks for that, sir.

What is it? Something you can use to watch the in game cinemas without having to play through the game again?
Exactly.  :pcgs:
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 06:36 PM
Played some New Adventure Island last night. Gonna play some more today. I also finally got my hands on a copy of Cratermaze, so I'm gonna play that a bit too. I've had the Doraemon version for a year or two now, but I wanted to get the version I can read! (Not that there's a ton of reading required, but still)
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Post by: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 06:45 PM
Cratermaze isn't too bad. Played through it a few times over the years. I wouldn't attempt it in one sitting. Game can get a little repetitive if you play too long. Play through to the first boss, take a break, boss 2, break... Wash, rinse, repeat. Play a different game in between. It'll keep your interest a bit longer that way. At least that is how it is/was for me.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 06:48 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 06:45 PMCratermaze isn't too bad. Played through it a few times over the years. I wouldn't attempt it in one sitting. Game can get a little repetitive if you play too long. Play through to the first boss, take a break, boss 2, break... Wash, rinse, repeat. Play a different game in between. It'll keep your interest a bit longer that way. At least that is how it is/was for me.
Agreed. Like I said, I already own the Japanese one and have played it quite a bit. I've never finished it but I love the game for a quick Bomberman-esque fix. I actually used to own Cratermaze but sold it along with everything else during the great "Abe's gone trout of his mind" sale-a-thon in '03.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 06:57 PM
I think it's cool that if you collect enough shovels, you can make a line of holes that spans the entire length of the stage. If you can survive long enough to collect that many.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 07:01 PM
Yes! It's also the reason I bought PCE Batman, as that game also shares a similar vibe.

For anyone that knows, besides Bomberman, Cratermaze (Doraemon: Meikyu Daisakusen), and Batman, are there any other similarly-themed action puzzlers on the PCE that I should check out? You know, with the maze/Pac-Man style game board? I have Chew Man Fu, although that one doesn't really fill the same role, for me.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 07:57 PM
I think you pretty much named them all on the PCE. Could be wrong though. Anyone like to confirm? I did a quick search on PCECP and those are all I could come up with.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 06/11/2013, 08:00 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 07:01 PMYes! It's also the reason I bought PCE Batman, as that game also shares a similar vibe.

For anyone that knows, besides Bomberman, Cratermaze (Doraemon: Meikyu Daisakusen), and Batman, are there any other similarly-themed action puzzlers on the PCE that I should check out? You know, with the maze/Pac-Man style game board? I have Chew Man Fu, although that one doesn't really fill the same role, for me.
Pyramid Plunder on the homebrew front is a must try
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 08:56 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/11/2013, 08:00 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 07:01 PMYes! It's also the reason I bought PCE Batman, as that game also shares a similar vibe.

For anyone that knows, besides Bomberman, Cratermaze (Doraemon: Meikyu Daisakusen), and Batman, are there any other similarly-themed action puzzlers on the PCE that I should check out? You know, with the maze/Pac-Man style game board? I have Chew Man Fu, although that one doesn't really fill the same role, for me.
Pyramid Plunder on the homebrew front is a must try
Thank you! I'm gonna add that to my wish list. I don't have a working CD system yet, but I'm gonna keep that (and any other disc-based games) in mind for when I do.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/11/2013, 08:57 PM
Pyramid Plunder... #-o
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Post by: esteban on 06/12/2013, 07:30 AM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 08:56 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/11/2013, 08:00 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 07:01 PMYes! It's also the reason I bought PCE Batman, as that game also shares a similar vibe.

For anyone that knows, besides Bomberman, Cratermaze (Doraemon: Meikyu Daisakusen), and Batman, are there any other similarly-themed action puzzlers on the PCE that I should check out? You know, with the maze/Pac-Man style game board? I have Chew Man Fu, although that one doesn't really fill the same role, for me.
Pyramid Plunder on the homebrew front is a must try
Thank you! I'm gonna add that to my wish list. I don't have a working CD system yet, but I'm gonna keep that (and any other disc-based games) in mind for when I do.
Boxyboy?
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/12/2013, 08:11 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/12/2013, 07:30 AM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 08:56 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/11/2013, 08:00 PM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/11/2013, 07:01 PMYes! It's also the reason I bought PCE Batman, as that game also shares a similar vibe.

For anyone that knows, besides Bomberman, Cratermaze (Doraemon: Meikyu Daisakusen), and Batman, are there any other similarly-themed action puzzlers on the PCE that I should check out? You know, with the maze/Pac-Man style game board? I have Chew Man Fu, although that one doesn't really fill the same role, for me.
Pyramid Plunder on the homebrew front is a must try
Thank you! I'm gonna add that to my wish list. I don't have a working CD system yet, but I'm gonna keep that (and any other disc-based games) in mind for when I do.
Boxyboy?
I don't really count Boxyboy as it lacks the "action" aspect of those other titles (no enemies, power-ups, or random exploration necessary).
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Post by: esteban on 06/12/2013, 09:51 AM
Yeah, I hear you. Boxyboyz and Tricky Kicks are more "puzzle"...

In a totally wacky way, Mesopotamia (Somer Assault) may appeal to you (it's a quirky game and not everyone's cup of tea)....however, it strays from the genre rules you like so much in Batman/Cratermaze. It's more like a "surreal" post-modern take on a Cratermaze.  :pcgs:.

Anyway, I wish there more games like Cratermaze/Batman and Somer Assault. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/12/2013, 11:40 AM
Thanks,  esteban.  I've had my eye out for Somer Assault for a while now. Its starting to fetch higher prices now. I think I'll like it though for the reason you mentioned: its quirkiness. Looks weird enough to be fun!
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Post by: Mishran on 06/12/2013, 11:47 AM
Isn't the PCE version cheaper still? Unless you need the US version, game plays the same.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/12/2013, 12:52 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/12/2013, 11:47 AMIsn't the PCE version cheaper still? Unless you need the US version, game plays the same.
That was gonna be my next question. I don't like missing out on the story (when there is one),  but if the PCE version is significantly less expensive and doesn't require any knowledge of Japanese,  I'm all over it!
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Post by: Mishran on 06/12/2013, 01:38 PM
It's been a while since I played through it, but yes there is a story. Not much of one though. Nothing you'll really be missing out on playing the PCE version. The controls and power-ups and such are fairly self explanatory.

The biggest and worst enemy you have to deal with in the game is the clock. You've got a set time limit to finish a stage including defeating the boss. Time runs out you lose a life. As big as some of the levels/mazes are, there doesn't seem to be enough time to get through them. It's a tough game, but not impossible.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/12/2013, 06:11 PM
Played some Cratermaze last night. Man, I don't know: I just really enjoy this game! It gets old after a long session and I hate waiting to see the score tally and the long lead-in for each new stage, but it's just so light-hearted and easy to get into. The control seems great and there's enough variety to hold my interest for a while. Also, the tacked-on storyline is stupid and bizarre... in a fun way.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/12/2013, 06:42 PM
Played through to the end boss in Valis III and died, and died, and died. What a cheap bastard. Seems to me that if you don't beat him when that old man powers you up, your screwed since your too weak and pathetic to get anywhere with him. And what's up with that cheap flash attack that hurts you regardless. Finish this and I'm done with 2-4, just need to get my hands on the first one.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/13/2013, 09:13 PM
Giving JJ & Jeff a second chance. I played it a few times over the years and basically dismissed it after only a few levels -- I would come back to it, play for a while, smile at the silliness of it, and shut 'er down. Now I feel like it's not so bad and if I were 9 years old again, I probably wouldn't find too much to complain about. I always liked it, but never enough to try pushing through to the end. I think I'm gonna try to beat it this time.

Some observations: both characters slide way too much upon landing and move way too fast. After a while, I got used to it and learned to accept the "physics", after which point it plays okay. I just don't understand why the game provides you with such a speedy character if you're constantly having to "brake" your way through the levels.

Avoiding falling objects and jumping on or kicking airborne enemies is a pain; to that end, I don't care for the randomness of which items you can jump on and which you cannot: rolling boulders are fair game, but stationary ones do a ton of damage?

Also, what is with some games (like JJ&J & New Adventure Island) that sap your health for no reason? That one really gets under my skin. It's bad enough you're dealing with dodging enemies that appear out of nowhere and getting hit by your coworker/friend/sidekick (with no rhyme or reason), but just standing around to catch your breath incurs a penalty? Bizarre. Just gimme a dang timer and be done with it.

Oh, and if you haven't played this game yet, for the love of Pete, whatever you do, don't jump on the green spring!
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Post by: esteban on 06/14/2013, 07:29 AM
allyourblood: First off, I love when folks take the time to make more "substantial" posts like you did!  :pcgs:

Second, I'm not disagreeing with you, since I think everything you pointed out was valid. I'm just offering a different interpretation. For real  :pcgs:



 
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/13/2013, 09:13 PMI just don't understand why the game provides you with such a speedy character if you're constantly having to "brake" your way through the levels.
Yes, I think this constant sliding/braking turns-off a bunch of folks once the platforming requires precision. But, in the game's defense, it doesn't play too differently than the speed-run/jump found in, say Adventure Island AND the venerable Super Mario Bros. I play SMB on "permanent-speed", so I have to constantly "over-correct" during tricky parts (or when I forget what I am supposed to do and run blindly ahead. So, for me, this has always been an element of how I personally platform games (I acknowledge that this doesn't apply to everyone).

That said, I agree that the sliding/braking is a bit much (like an "ice" level with extra slippery physics).

QuoteAvoiding falling objects and jumping on or kicking airborne enemies is a pain; to that end, I don't care for the randomness of which items you can jump on and which you cannot: rolling boulders are fair game, but stationary ones do a ton of damage?
Ah, you can't argue with video game logic. I'll tell you this, though: I love jumping on enemies/objects in JJ & Jeff! It adds so much extra fun, especially because the designers incorporated serial bouncing..."chaining"...oh, I wish the game exploited this mechanic more it's so satisfying to pull off a "chain" of stationary bounces (rats) or bounce across the screen (wave of flies).

QuoteAlso, what is with some games (like JJ&J & New Adventure Island) that sap your health for no reason? That one really gets under my skin. It's bad enough you're dealing with dodging enemies that appear out of nowhere and getting hit by your coworker/friend/sidekick (with no rhyme or reason), but just standing around to catch your breath incurs a penalty? Bizarre. Just gimme a dang timer and be done with it.
LIFE/TIMER BAR: I love this Wonderboyboy 1 convention (perpetually depleting life bar) SO MUCH MORE than a simple timer: grabbing fruit allows you to ADD to the timer and build up a reservoir of life bars (time), thereby putting you under constant pressure to MOVE.


NO REST FOR THE WEARY!

Constantly moving, ravenous for fruit... It is one of the best things about WB1/Adventure Island/JJ & Jeff. INGENIOUS! But, yes, it can be frustrating  :pcgs:

Anyway, I love that I must continually collect fruit (I like when a game allows you to build up a "reserve"...beyond the visible bar on the screen, such as Wonderboy III: Monster Lair, but it's not a deal-breaker if a game lacks a "buffer" of life/time).

Traditional "timers" only become "fun" when the time is about to expire and you have to "beat the clock"...Wondeboy1 puts you in a permanent "beat the clock" mode, under the guise of a "life bar".  BRILLIANT!

This prevents folks from exploiting a traditional timer (you can exploit a traditional timer by purposefully taking your sweet time to slowly explore/practice a new/challenging level. The game allows you to "waste" your time on tasks. JJ & Jeff doesn't allow you to do that; you don't have the luxury of slowly plodding through a stage and kicking every tree stump and trash can lackadaisically.

NO REST FOR THE WEARY!

(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/14/2013, 11:03 PM
Quote from: esteban on 06/14/2013, 07:29 AMallyourblood: First off, I love when folks take the time to make more "substantial" posts like you did!  :pcgs:

Second, I'm not disagreeing with you, since I think everything you pointed out was valid. I'm just offering a different interpretation. For real  :pcgs:



 
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/13/2013, 09:13 PMI just don't understand why the game provides you with such a speedy character if you're constantly having to "brake" your way through the levels.
Yes, I think this constant sliding/braking turns-off a bunch of folks once the platforming requires precision. But, in the game's defense, it doesn't play too differently than the speed-run/jump found in, say Adventure Island AND the venerable Super Mario Bros. I play SMB on "permanent-speed", so I have to constantly "over-correct" during tricky parts (or when I forget what I am supposed to do and run blindly ahead. So, for me, this has always been an element of how I personally platform games (I acknowledge that this doesn't apply to everyone).

That said, I agree that the sliding/braking is a bit much (like an "ice" level with extra slippery physics).

QuoteAvoiding falling objects and jumping on or kicking airborne enemies is a pain; to that end, I don't care for the randomness of which items you can jump on and which you cannot: rolling boulders are fair game, but stationary ones do a ton of damage?
Ah, you can't argue with video game logic. I'll tell you this, though: I love jumping on enemies/objects in JJ & Jeff! It adds so much extra fun, especially because the designers incorporated serial bouncing..."chaining"...oh, I wish the game exploited this mechanic more it's so satisfying to pull off a "chain" of stationary bounces (rats) or bounce across the screen (wave of flies).

QuoteAlso, what is with some games (like JJ&J & New Adventure Island) that sap your health for no reason? That one really gets under my skin. It's bad enough you're dealing with dodging enemies that appear out of nowhere and getting hit by your coworker/friend/sidekick (with no rhyme or reason), but just standing around to catch your breath incurs a penalty? Bizarre. Just gimme a dang timer and be done with it.
LIFE/TIMER BAR: I love this Wonderboyboy 1 convention (perpetually depleting life bar) SO MUCH MORE than a simple timer: grabbing fruit allows you to ADD to the timer and build up a reservoir of life bars (time), thereby putting you under constant pressure to MOVE.


NO REST FOR THE WEARY!

Constantly moving, ravenous for fruit... It is one of the best things about WB1/Adventure Island/JJ & Jeff. INGENIOUS! But, yes, it can be frustrating  :pcgs:

Anyway, I love that I must continually collect fruit (I like when a game allows you to build up a "reserve"...beyond the visible bar on the screen, such as Wonderboy III: Monster Lair, but it's not a deal-breaker if a game lacks a "buffer" of life/time).

Traditional "timers" only become "fun" when the time is about to expire and you have to "beat the clock"...Wondeboy1 puts you in a permanent "beat the clock" mode, under the guise of a "life bar".  BRILLIANT!

This prevents folks from exploiting a traditional timer (you can exploit a traditional timer by purposefully taking your sweet time to slowly explore/practice a new/challenging level. The game allows you to "waste" your time on tasks. JJ & Jeff doesn't allow you to do that; you don't have the luxury of slowly plodding through a stage and kicking every tree stump and trash can lackadaisically.

NO REST FOR THE WEARY!

(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
Thanks for the thorough reply, esteban!

I agree 100% with what you said about "chaining" jumps. It's a lot of fun and it makes sense, too. I also wish it was used more extensively. Stages built around the concept could've really pushed JJ&J to the next level. I find a lot of the enemies seem to fly in or jump at the perfect height for me to just clip them as I try to bounce on top.

I get what you're saying about the depleting timer/health bar. I've learned to live with it, but I don't think I'd consider myself a fan, per se. Perhaps if the developers had just slowed it down a bit. At this point with the game, I tend to slow down a bit too much to line up some of the tougher jumps (the ones that demand precise landing, of course) and I waste those precious health/timer chiclets. I do notice that my confidence increases with repeat attempts and the health bar becomes less of an issue. For whatever reason, it feels far more forgiving in New Adventure Island, but maybe it's just me.

I'm gonna play some more of this game tonight. It's really starting to move from "guilty pleasure" to "downright enjoyable"!
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Post by: geise on 06/15/2013, 08:31 PM
Image Fight.  I still have a lot of practice till I start posting.scores.
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/15/2013, 09:27 PM
More J.J. & Jeff. This one is officially fun now! I'm still struggling a bit to get the jump kick down pat. Its range seems extraordinarily limited. When kicking bosses, you gotta find that "sweet spot"; close enough to connect but not so close that you take damage. I'll get it. Eventually.

Anyone else just have no luck with the slot machine? After probably two dozen sessions (with multiple coins), I have literally had a winning pull... once!!

Also played some Chew Man Fu today.
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 12:28 AM
I played Military Madness recently.... for 6 hours straight!
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/16/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 12:28 AMI played Military Madness recently.... for 6 hours straight!
You did the right thing. I only wish I had your resolve.

Great game.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/16/2013, 01:34 AM
I really really wanted to play New Adventure Island but I need to pick up an AV cord for my new modded Turbo unit :(
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 07:25 AM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/16/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 12:28 AMI played Military Madness recently.... for 6 hours straight!
You did the right thing. I only wish I had your resolve.

Great game.
Heh heh, it was a strange thing. I wanted to go through the first 16 levels without stopping just to see if I could still do it.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/16/2013, 07:47 AM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 07:25 AM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/16/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 12:28 AMI played Military Madness recently.... for 6 hours straight!
You did the right thing. I only wish I had your resolve.

Great game.
Heh heh, it was a strange thing. I wanted to go through the first 16 levels without stopping just to see if I could still do it.
So you did? I've only played military madness a little, but never put enough effort in to try and complete it. Yet...
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 06:59 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/16/2013, 07:47 AM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 07:25 AM
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/16/2013, 12:46 AM
Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 06/16/2013, 12:28 AMI played Military Madness recently.... for 6 hours straight!
Yup, I was sweating a little on stage 13 and 14 but I managed to complete all 16 levels.

You did the right thing. I only wish I had your resolve.

Great game.
Heh heh, it was a strange thing. I wanted to go through the first 16 levels without stopping just to see if I could still do it.
So you did? I've only played military madness a little, but never put enough effort in to try and complete it. Yet...
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Post by: allyourblood on 06/22/2013, 11:54 AM
Picked up a trio of PCE games from Jasonbar, Aoi Blink, Energy, and Gomola Speed. Energy was purchased simply to see if it was as bad as they say.

It is.

Right off the bat, it starts with a "cinema" opening that cannot be skipped. Even after the game is loaded and you've just died, it starts all over again. Bizarrely enough, you have to press a button to get past certain bits of dialog in the game, but half the time it doesn't work! You just sit there, mashing buttons randomly until the game decides to advance you to the next part!

Once you're in the game, it gets even more broken. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to the jumping mechanics of the game, and a lot of moves stutter, causing your character to move around in a really herky-jerky sort of way. When you get hit by enemies (at least, these early ones), there's no visual or audible clues; you just lose some of your life bar. That makes it hard to tell when my sprite is getting too close to enemies. Sometimes it seems like I passed by one safely but then I'll notice my lifebar has depleted slightly. Bleh.

I'm gonna play it a bit more, mostly because I'm a glutton for punishment, but that's about it. What a weird train wreck of a game.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 06/22/2013, 02:49 PM
Just got killed by the Black Pudding in Cadash.  Definitely a good first turbo game for me. :)
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Post by: roflmao on 06/22/2013, 03:33 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 06/22/2013, 02:49 PMJust got killed by the Black Pudding in Cadash.  Definitely a good first turbo game for me. :)
Yeah, it's a fun game, but to make the most of it you need to do a fair amount of grinding early on.  Once you've leveled up some, the game become much easier. :)
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Post by: turboswimbz on 06/22/2013, 08:26 PM
Kickball, Kunio Dodgeball, and Son SOn II.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/22/2013, 10:35 PM
I think I just got farther than I have ever gotten before in Legendary Axe II...   O_O
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/22/2013, 11:10 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/22/2013, 03:33 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 06/22/2013, 02:49 PMJust got killed by the Black Pudding in Cadash.  Definitely a good first turbo game for me. :)
Yeah, it's a fun game, but to make the most of it you need to do a fair amount of grinding early on.  Once you've leveled up some, the game become much easier. :)
This is so important.

I am always at level 7 minimum after I kill Black Pudding.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/23/2013, 09:26 PM
Played some Shanghai 3, Bloody Wolf, Lords of the Rising Sun, and finished Dungeon Explorer using the TGCD setup. Can't believe the original gear is still kickin' in this beast. :shock:
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 06/23/2013, 09:28 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/23/2013, 09:26 PMPlayed some Shanghai 3, Bloody Wolf, Lords of the Rising Sun, and finished Dungeon Explorer using the TGCD setup. Can't believe the original gear is still kickin' in this beast. :shock:
I want Bloody Wolf so bad.  I can't decide if I should get the PCE or Turbob version first, though...probably PCE, so I can play it on my TV.
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Post by: kid_rondeau on 06/24/2013, 09:48 PM
I'd just like to say that I know I'm getting old because I have gone from "I'll never buy the two golf games for TurboGrafx" to "I want to play Jack Nicklaus more than any other game right now because I find it so relaxing."

Sigh.
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Post by: MrPoppy on 06/24/2013, 10:50 PM
Recently got back into the Turbo scene. Just finished Ys III, now I've been cycling between Street Fighter 2 and Parasol Stars with a little bit of Aero Blasters mixed in. I've got Alien Crush coming in soon. Real excited.
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Post by: esteban on 06/25/2013, 12:00 AM
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 06/24/2013, 09:48 PMI'd just like to say that I know I'm getting old because I have gone from "I'll never buy the two golf games for TurboGrafx" to "I want to play Jack Nicklaus more than any other game right now because I find it so relaxing."

Sigh.
Surest sign of getting old.  :pcgs:
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/25/2013, 12:38 AM
Played my turbo for the first time in a bit tonight.  Played Vigilante and Legendary Axe.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 06/25/2013, 02:19 PM
Playing Chase HQ at the moment. I hated the game at first, but now it is growing on me. It feels a bit unpolished, but the core gameplay idea is very entertaining.
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Post by: Mishran on 06/25/2013, 03:52 PM
Played through Bonk 3 again early this morning. Every time I play it, I can never really get into it. They tried too hard to incorporate the size changing aspect. I normally avoid the candy unless it's needed to advance or to snatch an otherwise out of reach item. It makes some levels seem like a chore.

Has anyone played this 2-player? Does it add anything to the game's fun factor?
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Post by: whisper2053 on 06/25/2013, 03:59 PM
I've gone back to Mysterious Song. At this point, I'm determined to finish it, so everything else is pretty much back burner for now until I do. Can't...get...catchy...music...out...of...my...head...
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/25/2013, 05:40 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/25/2013, 03:52 PMHas anyone played this 2-player? Does it add anything to the game's fun factor?
It's fun with a second player, though some spots can be a chore if the other person can't keep up.

P.S. - you suck for not liking ze big adventure.  :P
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Post by: Damon Plus on 06/25/2013, 06:29 PM
I finished Chase HQ. It has just 5 stages, then you see a single-screen ending telling you your fight against crime hasn't ended and it loops again. I played a third loop and finally got bored of it.

Was this rushed? Are the other Chase HQ ports like this one?
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Post by: Mishran on 06/26/2013, 03:38 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/25/2013, 05:40 PM
Quote from: Mishran on 06/25/2013, 03:52 PMHas anyone played this 2-player? Does it add anything to the game's fun factor?
P.S. - you suck for not liking ze big adventure.  :P
I know, I'm a traitor to the Bonk loving community. :)

 The first two just has a higher replay value to me than 3. The levels just seem uninspired; built around the size changing gimmick added to the game. Never said I didn't like it actually, just not one of my "picks" from the library.

Update: Just finished Bonks Adventure... again. :) The more challenging of the three games.
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Post by: esteban on 06/26/2013, 07:21 AM
LeBonk L'original LeFTW.  :pcgs:
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Post by: geise on 06/26/2013, 07:28 AM
Yeah I could never really get into Bonk 3 that much either.  It just seemed something was missing.  I also wasn't "huge" on the size changing aspect.  Also, the music in Bonk 3 annoys the hell out of me for some reason.  I just don't care for the music in the 3rd installment.

I've been in sort of a dungeon crawler mood as of late.  I've been playing Sword of Vermillion on Genesis and I also just started to play Dungeon Master on the Turbo SCD.  Been a long time since I played Dungeon Master.  I always liked the little cut scene intro they added to the turbo version.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/26/2013, 11:43 AM
Quote from: geise on 06/26/2013, 07:28 AMYeah I could never really get into Bonk 3 that much either.  It just seemed something was missing.  I also wasn't "huge" on the size changing aspect.  Also, the music in Bonk 3 annoys the hell out of me for some reason.  I just don't care for the music in the 3rd installment.
Bonk 3 multiplayer is pretty excellent!!

For myself I got in some decent time in Legendary Axe II (I'm wondering if I had ever beaten it now, cause I'm seeing parts that I just cannot remember!)  Last night I got in some L-Dis and finding it more fun each time I pop it in!!
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Post by: Mishran on 06/26/2013, 08:26 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/26/2013, 01:21 PMShape Shifter here.  First time I've ever played it.  Trying hard to like it, but the combination of controls and tiny flying respawning insectoid annoyances are making it tough to love right out of the gate.  Gonna stick with it for a bit, though!  Might have to load translated Ladysword on the everdrive for a change of pace. (:
Shapeshifter can definitely be a brutal game at first. I just finished it myself not long ago, and as such I feel your pain. :wink:

Just keep at it and remember to save often and practice, practice, practice with the controls (especially the panther). Pace yourself and try not to rush through any area in the game or your gonna get yourself killed. Abuse the eclipse since it fully heals you every 10 minutes or so. If your close to dying, find a safe place to wait and walk away for a visit to the pot for a good shit or to knock off a quicky, get a bite to eat, grab a beer, hit the forums here to update us onyour progress, etc. Come back and continue playing with full health.

 I personally "cheated" by playing through it on an emulator with save states to get myself familiar with the game before tackling it head-on on real hardware. Once you finish it and see the end credits roll, you'll find yourself feeling pretty good. :) The game is excellent once you've gotten yourself comfortable with the controls and its many quirks.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/26/2013, 10:06 PM
I finally acquired my AV cords and have been playing Buster Bros.  I got the SNES version a whim a little while ago and I loved it so I had to get the proper version ;)
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/27/2013, 05:17 AM
Riding the Bonk train, playing the first.
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Post by: bob on 06/27/2013, 08:39 AM
Battle Royale for about an hour last night. What an odd control scheme the way you have to utilize the Select button so much. Silly game.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 06/27/2013, 09:01 AM
Saint Dragon
First level music ROCKS
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Post by: esteban on 06/27/2013, 09:37 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/26/2013, 01:21 PMShape Shifter here.  First time I've ever played it.  Trying hard to like it, but the combination of controls and tiny flying respawning insectoid annoyances are making it tough to love right out of the gate.  Gonna stick with it for a bit, though!  Might have to load translated Ladysword on the everdrive for a change of pace. (:
The best way to handle the flying insectoids is to transform into the Frog (Kermito-San if you have the Japanese version).  :pcgs:
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Post by: Mishran on 06/27/2013, 10:57 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/27/2013, 10:37 AMhe says "owfff" like a little girl whenever they so much as land on him.
You'd be crying like a little girl too if you had them crawling under your loin cloth and biting your little man.
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Post by: esteban on 06/27/2013, 11:08 AM
Quote from: galam on 06/27/2013, 08:39 AMBattle Royale for about an hour last night. What an odd control scheme the way you have to utilize the Select button so much. Silly game.
Ha! Listen to all the "taunts" and tell me which one is your favorite.

Does my favorite (Executioner) literally say "I kill you!" ?

Somebody else says "I bite you!" ?

I can't remember now. Sadly, I used to yell these phrases at my neighbors a few years ago, but my feeble brain has forgotten them now.
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Post by: fraggore on 06/27/2013, 12:27 PM
Just got my turbo everdrive roll on parasol stars and override and my be a little magical chase.

Good times.
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Post by: bob on 06/27/2013, 03:34 PM
Quote from: esteban on 06/27/2013, 11:08 AM
Quote from: galam on 06/27/2013, 08:39 AMBattle Royale for about an hour last night. What an odd control scheme the way you have to utilize the Select button so much. Silly game.
Ha! Listen to all the "taunts" and tell me which one is your favorite.

Does my favorite (Executioner) literally say "I kill you!" ?

Somebody else says "I bite you!" ?

I can't remember now. Sadly, I used to yell these phrases at my neighbors a few years ago, but my feeble brain has forgotten them now.
YOU DIE!

I also love how they make the managers fight to select a wrestler.
Silly game.
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Post by: geise on 06/27/2013, 03:44 PM
Quote from: galam on 06/27/2013, 03:34 PMSilly AWESOME game.
:D
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/28/2013, 02:03 PM
After reading the thread on here awhile back I started to play Parasol Stars.  OMG is it ever good!  I just recently got Bubble Bobble for the DS so this was great timing.
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Post by: MrPoppy on 06/28/2013, 04:31 PM
Just got Alien Crush, going to be playing this for quite a while. It's always been one of my favorite Turbo games but this is the first time I've ever actually owned it. Anyone ever get the max score?
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Post by: RoyVegas on 06/28/2013, 05:39 PM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 06/28/2013, 04:31 PMJust got Alien Crush, going to be playing this for quite a while. It's always been one of my favorite Turbo games but this is the first time I've ever actually owned it. Anyone ever get the max score?
Can't speak for the max score but theres always room on the highscore thread.  It hasn't been updated in awhile but it's there.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=9647.0
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Post by: Mishran on 06/28/2013, 09:21 PM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 06/28/2013, 04:31 PMJust got Alien Crush, going to be playing this for quite a while. It's always been one of my favorite Turbo games but this is the first time I've ever actually owned it. Anyone ever get the max score?
I've never been good at pinball, but still love playing it. Both alien and devil's crush are grand. Never get old.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 06/28/2013, 09:46 PM
I've been getting my Splatter House fix today. This game never seems to get old or boring. I'm definitely loving the scary horror music. Great stuff !!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/28/2013, 10:24 PM
I LOVE splatterhouse!!!  Each level always feel so fresh and original.

Plus it has the most imaginative boss ever a possessed room!
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/30/2013, 09:28 AM
...splatterhouse you say, sounds like my afternoon is booked!
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Post by: Sparky on 06/30/2013, 09:40 PM
Digital champ.. Was just testing to see if it works... An hour later :P
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 06/30/2013, 10:09 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/30/2013, 09:28 AM...splatterhouse you say, sounds like my afternoon is booked!
Hell yeah! :D
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/01/2013, 02:16 AM
Splatterhouse seems much easier as an adult.  I had the most trouble with it as a kid, I honestly don't think that I've ever beaten it before...  I'll play it again another time, I'm sure.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 07/01/2013, 02:41 AM
Played Raiden for a bit.  Love everything about it and always have other than the fact that when you die and lose your power ups, you're pretty much fucked.  Lol
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Post by: MrPoppy on 07/01/2013, 12:01 PM
Finally beat Parasol Stars with the good ending last night. I lucked into a rainbow bracelet in an early level to get the 99 continues, definitely wouldn't have done it without that. The last two worlds are HARD. Very cool game, makes me want to hunt down Rainbow Islands now.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 07/01/2013, 12:06 PM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 07/01/2013, 12:01 PMFinally beat Parasol Stars with the good ending last night. I lucked into a rainbow bracelet in an early level to get the 99 continues, definitely wouldn't have done it without that. The last two worlds are HARD. Very cool game, makes me want to hunt down Rainbow Islands now.
=D> Now you'll have to keep playing and try to beat my high score! (see signature)
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/01/2013, 12:08 PM
I never beat Parasol Stars, perhaps I'll get to it at some point this week.
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/03/2013, 05:22 PM
Well, after a month-long hiatus from here and all things PC Engine (due to an extreme work schedule), I popped in a couple of games last night.

I played through the first couple of stages of Raiden and realized that I need to play it some more before the Raiden tournament at VGS (http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/VGS_files/Raiden_page.html) next week.   ](*,)

Then I popped in GotzenDiener (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Gotzendiener.htm) for the first time.  (I had recently gotten it from The Old Rover, but hadn't had a chance to try it out yet.)  I ended up playing through the entire game.

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My thoughts on this interesting game are as follows:  (This is what I would have posted on PCE Daisakusen! if it weren't 425 characters over the 2,000 character limit for comments.   #-o  )

While I did enjoy this action/adventure/puzzle/RPG/something hybrid game, I only rated this as a '6' out of 10.  If the controller could handle moving the character better within the restrictions of the overhead isometric view, I would rate this as an '8'.  The game engine could really use a character which can move in 8 directions rather than only in 4 directions (which happen to be diagonally only).  So, again, a '6' on a 10-point scale is above average, even though many people may treat a '6' as below average.  (We're not using the public schools' grading system here.  :p  )

Other than that, the game is not bad, although some many of the areas seem to be underpopulated, but since the game does give off a very good feel of loneliness, perhaps this is a good thing.  I must say that this emptiness does seem to fit the storyline pretty well, which is as follows:

Note:  Spoilers ahead!


Princess Misa has been taken/given to the Demon God temple/castle on his island to be sacrificed.  An army of brave soldiers attacks the island and the (large) temple/castle.  After fighting all of the way through the castle killing all monsters in sight, the tattered remnants of the army reach the top floors of the temple/castle only to meet more monsters.  One sole survivor of the army makes it to battle the Demon God who is hold Princess Misa.  This brave warrior/prince? bears the Valiant Sword and does battle with the Demon God.  After an arduous fight, the warrior slays the Demon God, only to succumb to the wounds he had received over the course of the long battle.  This leaves Princess Misa alone with her savior's sword in a temple/castle ravaged by warfare with only a few sparse monsters who have eluded the battle to block her way.  She must find her way out, though, because the temple/castle is a maze, and many of the passageways have been blocked with rubble from the battle.  This gives the developers the opportunity to put puzzles in the gameplay.

Understanding this viewpoint, that the game is supposed to feel rather lonely and deserted, I must give the developers props, because I got this feeling and felt it all of the way through the game.  Yes, the action side of me would have appreciated a few more monsters to deal with and a little more polish in both the movement and the fighting, but I definitely appreciate this game.  I would definitely recommend this game to PC Engine gamers.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 07/03/2013, 05:31 PM
Great review.  This is actually a game I really enjoyed.  The control is a bit of a problem at times it is true.  But my real problem is that it just feels unfinished, like there should be some puzzels to overcome or a few more rooms with enemies.  Just something to slightly build up your excitment to the end.  I personally think the game is a 7/10.  The charm of the thing just stands out to me, in the end, and I don't mind the flaws too much.
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/03/2013, 06:17 PM
Nice writeup.  Now I want to play it to see what I think about it. 

I picked up a copy of Talespin today.  I've never played the game before, I'm hoping it's better than Darkwing Duck...
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Post by: DesmondThe3rd on 07/04/2013, 02:22 AM
I been playing some Fantasy Zone again just to see if I can find a way to beat that cheap end boss without just luck. Not a perfect game but at least it plays different compared to a lot of other shooters out there.
http://youtu.be/y67vbyISxZ4
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Post by: monads on 07/04/2013, 04:17 AM
New Adventure Island.  Thought I was doing good....until I got to stage 5-1.  Kept dying.  It's either some stupid purple jumping frog or that damn dragon fly.
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/04/2013, 08:05 AM
Well. Talespin is a very interesting game.  The levels are different enough to break up the monotony and it's got some nice artistic assets (as well as some boring ones, but whatever). 

I wonder if people working in the company that made these games had ever played, like, a good platformer.  The controls are awful, same as Darkwing Duck.  The game feels like it was made by people that didn't know what games are supposed to be like.
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/04/2013, 10:07 AM
Ha, this just dawned on me.  Since I was a kid I've thought of the Adams family as the worst Turbo game I've owned.  Talespin has officially taken over that lofty title.
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Post by: esadajr on 07/12/2013, 10:25 AM
PC Denjin, just awesome. I'm glad I got into the PCE obey
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Post by: blueraven on 07/12/2013, 01:19 PM
Knight Rider
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Post by: Jordan on 07/13/2013, 05:24 AM
I finally finished Neutopia a few weeks ago. I've been playing Order of the Griffon, and just started Image Fight. I played a bit of Raiden so I won't totally embarrass myself at VGS I'm really loving it though :dance: kinda surprised as I'm not really a shoot em up player.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 07/15/2013, 12:32 PM
Quote from: Jordan on 07/13/2013, 05:24 AMI finally finished Neutopia a few weeks ago. I've been playing Order of the Griffon, and just started Image Fight. I played a bit of Raiden so I won't totally embarrass myself at VGS I'm really loving it though :dance: kinda surprised as I'm not really a shoot em up player.
What a coincidence!  I too studied up on some Raiden during the week. Unfortunately I was unable to avoid the embarrassment of failing over and over again... :(  AND, I no longer ever wish to own Battle Load Runner.

Played some Dragon Egg (Thanks Matti!!), Raiden, Monolith, and even a dash of that damned Rabio Lepus Special!
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Post by: geise on 07/15/2013, 01:15 PM
Trying some high score runs in Super Star Soldier.

BTW Josh Rabio Lepus Special is awesome!  :D
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 07/15/2013, 08:29 PM
Getting my feudal Japan on with Ninja Spirit & Genpei Toumaden.

EDIT:  I actually just beat Genpei for the first time!  What an awesome game.  The turbo controller really helps with making longer jumps.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 07/16/2013, 05:02 PM
Time Cruise -  very intresting game.  While not terrible it does not live up to the naxat games (IMO of course)  But it was a nice little surprise as compared to Impossimole and Night Creatures.  The game is worth a try for sure, and can be fun, but it was lacking in the replay value for me. 

All in all 3 games that were screaming to be great, they had all the pieces there, But just fell short due to programming.  I mean with a little more time and effort each of these games could have produced really decent games, instead all they have is cool ideas, mediocre game play, and poor controls and physics.
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/16/2013, 05:34 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 07/15/2013, 12:32 PM
Quote from: Jordan on 07/13/2013, 05:24 AMI finally finished Neutopia a few weeks ago. I've been playing Order of the Griffon, and just started Image Fight. I played a bit of Raiden so I won't totally embarrass myself at VGS I'm really loving it though :dance: kinda surprised as I'm not really a shoot em up player.
What a coincidence!  I too studied up on some Raiden during the week. Unfortunately I was unable to avoid the embarrassment of failing over and over again... :(  AND, I no longer ever wish to own Battle Load Runner.

Played some Dragon Egg (Thanks Matti!!), Raiden, Monolith, and even a dash of that damned Rabio Lepus Special! 
Awwww...   :-({|=  Battle Lode Runner wasn't THAT bad, now was it?  I played it for the first time as well, and couldn't win even one round, but I still want to get it.  :o  Didn't you also get in on the Revival Chase fun, too?
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Post by: syphic on 07/16/2013, 06:12 PM
Still getting my ass checked by Aldynes. Ugh.
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/18/2013, 04:28 PM
My friend and I knocked down Tailspin a couple of days ago over the course of two evenings.  It really isn't too bad.


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Don't be afraid to give it a try.  Below is the comment that I posted on PCE Daisakusen (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) regarding this game.

QuoteMy friend and I beat this game recently.  This platformer is really not too bad.  It is definitely harder than the children who would have been watching the TV show that this is based on.  I must say, that after the first four platforming levels, the shoot-'em-up level and the spy/avoidance level were a bit of a surprise, but it came back in the end to a platforming level to wrap things up.

Anyway, give this game a chance, and remember that back in the day, because games were usually shorter, developers had to make games harder to compensate for that, so when compared to many, many other games released around the same time, the difficulty of this game isn't quite a bad.

I did have to rate this as a solid '5' out of 10, which in my book is completely average.
We also played some assorted other games, some of which were Override, Raiden, Super Raiden, Legend of Hero Tonma, etc...  All in all, a couple of evenings of Turbo fun!
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Post by: RoyVegas on 07/18/2013, 05:32 PM
Been playing Raiden a lot lately.  I do love almost every aspect of the game...... That however doesn't stop me from coming milliseconds from taking my beloved controller and throwing it through the f**king TV.  Damn the difficulty!   ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)
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Post by: turboswimbz on 07/18/2013, 05:47 PM
I was just playing some Super Raiden this morning as well.  8)  I really enjoy the game too.  Great amount of fun, But On the later levels I am horrible. 


Then again my Shoot em Up skills are in the "dude have you ever played retor games before?".  :shock:
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Post by: esteban on 07/20/2013, 11:45 AM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 07/18/2013, 05:47 PMI was just playing some Super Raiden this morning as well.  8)  I really enjoy the game too.  Great amount of fun, But On the later levels I am horrible.  


Then again my Shoot em Up skills are in the "dude have you ever played retor games before?".  :shock:
Quote from: RoyVegas on 07/18/2013, 05:32 PMBeen playing Raiden a lot lately.  I do love almost every aspect of the game...... That however doesn't stop me from coming milliseconds from taking my beloved controller and throwing it through the f**king TV.  Damn the difficulty!   ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)
The later stages (7+) drive me crazy, but I usually f@ck up at some point in 4-6 that make me sigh out loud (ha!). I love/hate Raiden  :pcgs:
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/20/2013, 12:23 PM
Are there any gameplay differences at all between Raiden and Super Raiden?  I know that the music is different.
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Post by: esteban on 07/20/2013, 02:13 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 07/20/2013, 12:23 PMAre there any gameplay differences at all between Raiden and Super Raiden?  I know that the music is different.
Two extra stages tacked on Super Raiden, the music is simply orchestral arrangements of regular chiptunes.

For the most thorough review of a Super Raiden, search for elnino's review of it...wait, was that his name? FUDGE! What was the dude's name?

TRYING TO SEARCH FORUMS...
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/20/2013, 04:04 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/20/2013, 02:13 PMTRYING TO SEARCH FORUMS
Good luck with that.  :roll:
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Post by: esteban on 07/21/2013, 07:31 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 07/20/2013, 04:04 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/20/2013, 02:13 PMTRYING TO SEARCH FORUMS
Good luck with that.  :roll:
I know, right!?

UPDATE: It was rolins—that's the dude's name! Still searching...



Bardoly, you thought I had forgotten. You thought I had given up on you. YOU THOUGHT I HAD FORSAKEN YOU?! Hell, no!

UPDATE ON UPDATE: rolins explains Raiden vs. Super Raiden without any real spoilers (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=930.msg11118#msg11118)

Oh, and this is how I found it, instantly (be sure to click "Only Forums")...

(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/search_results.jpg) (https://www.tg-16.com/search_results.htm?cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&q=Rolins+%22Super+Raiden%22&sa=Search&cx=003841484127283117371%3A-vzhffvgmqg&siteurl=tg-16.com%2F&ref=&ss=)

ASIDE: rolins is someone who I wish would return! He was a shoot-em-up fan, had an MSX, and always could be trusted with his insight on games.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 07/21/2013, 08:39 AM
    Bardoly,  If you come across it get the SCD Raiden. While it plays Identical, the redone SFX and Music are worth it.  I also find the SCD scrolling to be a little nicer, but maybe I'm just going crazy there.  I have yet to beat either version so It's good to know that there is some extra levels.  Level 7 is as far as I've made it Thus far.  Later on in this game it gets rather hard,  The game throws as many enemies as humanly possible and several that come in close to fire and run away.  I noticed in that review that 9 and 10 up this. (great)

 
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Post by: chany60126 on 07/24/2013, 09:56 AM
Been playing Outrun on the PC Engine. I must say it is a pretty solid port of the arcade. :)
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Post by: esteban on 07/24/2013, 10:52 AM
Quote from: chany60126 on 07/24/2013, 09:56 AMBeen playing Outrun on the PC Engine. I must say it is a pretty solid port of the arcade. :)
I know I won't be this lucky, but I'm hoping to win the raffle for loose Outrun here in the forums.  :pcgs:
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Post by: RoyVegas on 07/24/2013, 11:34 AM
Raiden, Raiden and more Raiden. Stage 5 is my road block at the moment.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 07/24/2013, 01:09 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/24/2013, 10:52 AM
Quote from: chany60126 on 07/24/2013, 09:56 AMBeen playing Outrun on the PC Engine. I must say it is a pretty solid port of the arcade. :)
I know I won't be this lucky, but I'm hoping to win the raffle for loose Outrun here in the forums.  :pcgs:
I believe that it's actually a complete copy with manual and case.   :mrgreen:
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 07/25/2013, 06:52 PM
Riot Zone!!!

It should have been so much better.  Why are there no weapons and why are the backgrounds so crappy looking?  Why does this even need to be a Super CD format?  Such a wasted opportunity IMO.
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Post by: bob on 07/25/2013, 08:35 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 07/25/2013, 06:52 PMRiot Zone!!!

It should have been so much better.  Why are there no weapons and why are the backgrounds so crappy looking?  Why does this even need to be a Super CD format?  Such a wasted opportunity IMO.
It must be the music.   :wink:

This got me thinking, are there any good beat-em-ups on huey?  I know the US games are few and far between, but what about PCE?
Just a good straight beat-the-crap-out-of-palette-swapped-bad-guys?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: awack on 07/26/2013, 05:21 AM
When it comes to hucards there isn't anything like sor or final fight that I can think of, the closest thing I can think of is vigilante which is a single plane beatmup, theres a samurai game, its pretty crappy and I cant remember the name.

for the cd though we have, tenchi o karu, crest of wolf, double dragon 2, galaxy gayvan its single plane though like vigilante, anesan, there might be a couple others I cant remember off hand
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Post by: majors on 07/26/2013, 08:31 AM
I've been playing a VGS pickup, Outrun, like Chany also. Zipang and Kato & Ken are also stacked up near the console shelf for quick access.
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Post by: wildfruit on 07/26/2013, 03:35 PM
playing parasol stars 2 player with my son its so much fun
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Post by: esteban on 07/27/2013, 08:51 AM
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/26/2013, 03:35 PMplaying parasol stars 2 player with my son its so much fun
Awesome.  :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 07/27/2013, 02:23 PM
Level 6 of Nexzr is killing me...

Edit:  Well, I finally beat level 6, and then I beat level 7 which was the last stage, so I beat the game!

I was playing the Carnival Version, so now I have to decide if I want to play all the way through the game again, so that I can beat the regular version just to see the cinema screens.   :-k :-k :-k


Edit:  Well, I must be a glutton for punishment, because I went ahead and popped in the regular version of Nexzr and beat it!

I'm going to call it a solid '7 out of 10', which in my book is a very good game.  If its power-up system were a bit more robust and/or it had a 2-player simultaneous option, then it could easily be a 9/10 out of 10.
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Post by: roflmao on 07/28/2013, 12:12 AM
I'm currently living out of an RV and will be for the next few weeks (at least), but I brought along my PCE briefcase setup, a spare TG16, and my 3.5", av-out modded Express, so I have been able to obey!  (All my other consoles got packed onto the moving truck)

I've made it to the 3rd labyrinth in Neutopia II (thanks again, KeithCourage!) and am just about to enter Darm Tower in Ys Book I.  My 5 yr old is LOVING both of those games.

I've also played a fair amount of After Burner II, Star Parodier, Spriggan, Space Harrier, Ordyne, Final Soldier, Sidearms Special, and Blazing Lazers, but those go without mentioning... :P
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 07/29/2013, 02:04 AM
In the past few days I have been playing a whole lot of Devils Crush again. My girlfriend is the house champ and I believe she is still the top score ranking person on here also. lol I allowed her to play the game way too much and now I cannot ever get close to beating her high score even when she's having a bad game  #-o ...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: majors on 07/29/2013, 09:43 AM
Quote from: guest on 07/28/2013, 12:12 AMI'm currently living out of an RV and will be for the next few weeks (at least), but I brought along my PCE briefcase setup, a spare TG16, and my 3.5", av-out modded Express, so I have been able to obey! 
It's not a home until you got the Turbo hooked up.

Rep the obey in Kansas!
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/29/2013, 09:47 AM
Played some Mine Sweeper (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Minesweeper.htm) Saturday and Sunday a bit.  Man, the Cook's Quest is hard!  I did beat the first Voyage mission, though.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/29/2013, 11:32 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 07/25/2013, 06:52 PMRiot Zone!!!

... why are the backgrounds so crappy looking?
You crazy.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: hoobs88 on 07/29/2013, 02:20 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2013, 08:51 AM
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/26/2013, 03:35 PMplaying parasol stars 2 player with my son its so much fun
Awesome.  :pcgs:
Indeed
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: csgx1 on 07/29/2013, 04:29 PM
I've been playing Rayxanber II and got to level 4.  I can easily get through levels 1-3, but level 4 is the toughie. 

Anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to get passed level 4?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 07/29/2013, 06:44 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/29/2013, 11:32 AM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 07/25/2013, 06:52 PMRiot Zone!!!

... why are the backgrounds so crappy looking?
You crazy.  :mrgreen:
Indeed ;)
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/29/2013, 11:53 PM
Wooo, Cotton.  I've never played it before today.  This game seems pretty fun so far.
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Post by: esteban on 07/30/2013, 01:42 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/29/2013, 11:53 PMWooo, Cotton.  I've never played it before today.  This game seems pretty fun so far.
Send it to me so I can report my impressions. Thank you.
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/30/2013, 01:45 AM
Quote from: esteban on 07/30/2013, 01:42 AMSend it to me so I can report my impressions. Thank you.
When I'm finished perhaps I'll sell it for the same price I bought it.
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Post by: wmacmonagle on 07/30/2013, 07:15 PM
Played again on Pyramid Plunger.  This game s fun and making me crazy because I love fast game and I cant pick up any gold bars if i RUN GRRR!!!!..

I do love playing pacman game and I require to play at speed up chips otherwise i wont play.  Pyramid plunder doesnt have speed up chip!! It does make sense because i cant grab 10-25 lbs of gold bar while running lol!!.. 

Great game!!!

-wmac
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Post by: roflmao on 07/30/2013, 09:34 PM
Quote from: majors on 07/29/2013, 09:43 AM
Quote from: guest on 07/28/2013, 12:12 AMI'm currently living out of an RV and will be for the next few weeks (at least), but I brought along my PCE briefcase setup, a spare TG16, and my 3.5", av-out modded Express, so I have been able to obey! 
It's not a home until you got the Turbo hooked up.

Rep the obey in Kansas!
Wise words. :)
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/30/2013, 11:50 PM
Quote from: wmacmonagle on 07/30/2013, 07:15 PMPlayed again on Pyramid Plunger.  This game s fun and making me crazy because I love fast game and I cant pick up any gold bars if i RUN GRRR!!!!..

I do love playing pacman game and I require to play at speed up chips otherwise i wont play.  Pyramid plunder doesnt have speed up chip!! It does make sense because i cant grab 10-25 lbs of gold bar while running lol!!..  

Great game!!!

-wmac
There may be a way to run AND collect gold bars simultaneously......
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/30/2013, 11:55 PM
Played some Macross 2036 tonight, but I didn't have the time to try to beat it.  It didn't seem too hard, though, so maybe when I do find some time, I'll be able to play through it.
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Post by: esadajr on 07/31/2013, 05:37 PM
just finished Sapphy this past weekend. Either I was really inspired or Sapphy is just an easy game. First PCE shooter I finish.
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Post by: roflmao on 07/31/2013, 07:38 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 07/31/2013, 05:37 PMjust finished Sapphy this past weekend. Either I was really inspired or Sapphy is just an easy game. First PCE shooter I finish.
Congrats!

Sapphire (imo) is a really hard game, but offers a ton of continues to slog through.  I don't think I'll ever 1cc it, but it's nice that they made it accessible to enjoy the whole game without having to be a hardcore shmup fan.  Awesome game!
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Post by: RoyVegas on 08/02/2013, 11:14 PM
 Still playing Raiden.   Couldn't pass level four again.  Some day I will.

Correction got to 5.  ugh.  Makes me wish I was stuck back on level 4 again.  lol
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Post by: psychobear on 08/03/2013, 03:59 AM
Finally got a turbo and playing Keith courage, one of to games I got, it's either that of China warrior :/
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Post by: esteban on 08/03/2013, 08:05 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 08/02/2013, 11:14 PMStill playing Raiden.   Couldn't pass level four again.  Some day I will.

Correction got to 5.  ugh.  Makes me wish I was stuck back on level 4 again.  lol
Don't rest, keep moving.  :pcgs:
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/05/2013, 12:59 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/03/2013, 08:05 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 08/02/2013, 11:14 PMStill playing Raiden.   Couldn't pass level four again.  Some day I will.

Correction got to 5.  ugh.  Makes me wish I was stuck back on level 4 again.  lol
Don't rest, keep moving.  :pcgs:
Agreed.  Keep at it!  I've never beaten it yet, but perhaps your tale of victory over this game will inspire me to do likewise.   8)
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Post by: Gillian Seed on 08/05/2013, 01:43 AM
I'm playing Ys IV. I get the feeling that the general reception is that it's good but not AS good as Ys Book I & II, but at least for me in the first hour I'm liking a lot of the changes. Like the ability to move diagonally : D IIRC I think the magic button was replaced with the menu now? I'd be surprised if magic is gone, but I always felt that magic made Ys II a cakewalk compared to I... so I'd be fine if it were gone entirely.
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/05/2013, 06:00 AM
I spent the weekend playing Cotton but I couldn't manage to beat it.  Cotton's pretty hard...
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Post by: RoyVegas on 08/05/2013, 09:50 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/05/2013, 12:59 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/03/2013, 08:05 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 08/02/2013, 11:14 PMStill playing Raiden.   Couldn't pass level four again.  Some day I will.

Correction got to 5.  ugh.  Makes me wish I was stuck back on level 4 again.  lol
Don't rest, keep moving.  :pcgs:
Agreed.  Keep at it!  I've never beaten it yet, but perhaps your tale of victory over this game will inspire me to do likewise.   8)
Highly doubt any victory story will come soon.  I have been able to get to the boss on 5 a couple times so far though.
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/05/2013, 04:26 PM
Well, I played through and beat Kabuki Itoryodan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Kabuki_Itoryodan.htm) yesterday.  I really enjoyed the game, and I look forward to being able to play it some more with friends.  I posted up the following comment at PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game:


Not being much of a fighting game aficionado, please bear with my comments. I rated this game as a '10' out of 10, because I felt that the game does exactly what it is supposed to do - provide excellent gameplay, attractive visuals and animation, and an all-around high-quality gaming experience both in its single player story mode and its 2-player competitive mode. You really must play this game using one of the 6-button controllers to get the most enjoyment out of it. I used the 6-button Hori Fighting Commander controller and it really worked well. The one thing which keeps this from being basically perfect in my book is that the loading times, while not too long, are somewhat noticeable, but still not too bad. If you like fighting games, then you should definitely get this game, and even if you are only a casual fighting game gamer, this is still worth getting, because you can set the difficulty level from 1 to 9 and have a 'fighting' chance to beat it at the lower difficulty levels. :)
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Post by: Jabberwok on 08/07/2013, 04:46 PM
Y's IV these days but the games I always come back to are Legendary Axe, R-Type, Bonk, Splatterhouse & Ninja Spirit... Yes, Ninja Spirit  :twisted:
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Post by: exodus on 08/08/2013, 11:23 PM
Last night I played through Psychic Storm, and *tried* to get through God Panic, but got pretty bored halfway through. The graphics on that game are just bizarre... it's like someone had a down-on-his-luck cousin they needed to employ.
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/09/2013, 12:03 AM
Played more Cotton today.  Perhaps this weekend I'll really buckle down and try to get through the game.  As it stands I keep dying to stupid things and feeling like an idiot while doing so!
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Post by: geise on 08/09/2013, 05:26 AM
Haha!  Join the club.  That's how it usually happens for me.  BTW there's a high-score thread for this game.  :)  I'm gonna try for a score run for this game during the weekend.
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Post by: Nando on 08/09/2013, 04:03 PM
Asuka 120% - really enjoying this one.

Super Star Soldier - Go to chooter

Sapphire Booty - Lvl 2 is kicking my ass :(
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Post by: wildfruit on 08/09/2013, 04:50 PM
legendary axe 2
i like it
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Post by: tpivette on 08/09/2013, 08:19 PM
Started over from the beginning again in Dragon Slayer. Also started a Ys 1 & 2 replay a few days ago. I don't know what it is about that game, but no matter how many times I've beaten it... and to full completeness no less... I keep playing through it again every few months.
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Post by: roflmao on 08/09/2013, 08:27 PM
I've been playing Sinistron tonight, thanks to Majors.  Fun stuff!  If I'm not mistaken, there are infinite continues, so I'm taking a break so I don't beat it in one sitting. :)
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Post by: esteban on 08/10/2013, 01:53 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/09/2013, 08:27 PMI've been playing Sinistron tonight, thanks to Majors.  Fun stuff!  If I'm not mistaken, there are infinite continues, so I'm taking a break so I don't beat it in one sitting. :)
I have a mental block/hang-up/whatever with the asteroid level.  I frequently choke and die at some point. I'm inconsistent and have yet to really figure out why I f*cking suck. I'm actually better at the stages that follow (even the last stage, I can beat it starting out with zero power ups. Not 100% all the time, mind you, I have to use continues and I still mess up).
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/10/2013, 07:16 PM
Playing some Bazaru de Gozaru with my sons.  It's really fun!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 08/10/2013, 07:18 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/10/2013, 01:53 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/09/2013, 08:27 PMI've been playing Sinistron tonight, thanks to Majors.  Fun stuff!  If I'm not mistaken, there are infinite continues, so I'm taking a break so I don't beat it in one sitting. :)
I have a mental block/hang-up/whatever with the asteroid level.  I frequently choke and die at some point. I'm inconsistent and have yet to really figure out why I f*cking suck. I'm actually better at the stages that follow (even the last stage, I can beat it starting out with zero power ups. Not 100% all the time, mind you, I have to use continues and I still mess up).
Yeah, I'm still having a hard time with the lvl 3 boss, so haven't even made it to the asteroid level yet, but there's always tomorrow!
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Post by: esteban on 08/11/2013, 02:41 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/10/2013, 07:18 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/10/2013, 01:53 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/09/2013, 08:27 PMI've been playing Sinistron tonight, thanks to Majors.  Fun stuff!  If I'm not mistaken, there are infinite continues, so I'm taking a break so I don't beat it in one sitting. :)
I have a mental block/hang-up/whatever with the asteroid level.  I frequently choke and die at some point. I'm inconsistent and have yet to really figure out why I f*cking suck. I'm actually better at the stages that follow (even the last stage, I can beat it starting out with zero power ups. Not 100% all the time, mind you, I have to use continues and I still mess up).
Yeah, I'm still having a hard time with the lvl 3 boss, so haven't even made it to the asteroid level yet, but there's always tomorrow!
Ha! I remember getting this game (BITD) in the summer and sweating (no a/c, just fans) like a bastard getting through the game. Good times.
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/12/2013, 12:47 AM
I played through and beat Future Boy Conan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Mirai_Shonen_Conan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I played through and beat this game recently, and while I did get some enjoyment out of it, I must rate this game's as a below average '4-out-of-10'.  Even though the platforming is rather basic, it was still interesting for most of the game, one reason of which was because Conan's expressions are are quite humorous.  Were I to rate this game simply on its gameplay, I would give it a 5 or a 6, because level 5's water level is rather frustrating.  The reason that I had to knock off a point or 2 was because even though the in-game cinema screens are usually fun and interesting, the fact that they are unskippable really hurt the replay value, and it gets very frustrating when you die and must continue and you have to watch the same cinema screens every single time.  I would assume that if you are a fan of the anime series, then you would probably really enjoy this game, but if not, then this game may not be for you.  Again, this game is not bad, just below average.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 08/12/2013, 02:48 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/12/2013, 12:47 AMI played through and beat Future Boy Conan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Mirai_Shonen_Conan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I played through and beat this game recently, and while I did get some enjoyment out of it, I must rate this game's as a below average '4-out-of-10'.  Even though the platforming is rather basic, it was still interesting for most of the game, one reason of which was because Conan's expressions are are quite humorous.  Were I to rate this game simply on its gameplay, I would give it a 5 or a 6, because level 5's water level is rather frustrating.  The reason that I had to knock off a point or 2 was because even though the in-game cinema screens are usually fun and interesting, the fact that they are unskippable really hurt the replay value, and it gets very frustrating when you die and must continue and you have to watch the same cinema screens every single time.  I would assume that if you are a fan of the anime series, then you would probably really enjoy this game, but if not, then this game may not be for you.  Again, this game is not bad, just below average.
I like this game and am not a fan of the anime.  I admit it's an average platformer.  but i had fun playing through it.  It has it;s annoying moments and slippery controls but all in all I found it charming and pretty fun.   I've payed through it twice now and find it a fun distraction in between more serious bouts of shooters.  All in all a fair assessment, but I would suggest everyone at least try it.  No moon language knowledge is needed and you'll prob. enjoy it even if you never play it again. plus it can be had for a reasonable price.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 08/12/2013, 04:40 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/12/2013, 02:48 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/12/2013, 12:47 AMI played through and beat Future Boy Conan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Mirai_Shonen_Conan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I played through and beat this game recently, and while I did get some enjoyment out of it, I must rate this game's as a below average '4-out-of-10'.  Even though the platforming is rather basic, it was still interesting for most of the game, one reason of which was because Conan's expressions are are quite humorous.  Were I to rate this game simply on its gameplay, I would give it a 5 or a 6, because level 5's water level is rather frustrating.  The reason that I had to knock off a point or 2 was because even though the in-game cinema screens are usually fun and interesting, the fact that they are unskippable really hurt the replay value, and it gets very frustrating when you die and must continue and you have to watch the same cinema screens every single time.  I would assume that if you are a fan of the anime series, then you would probably really enjoy this game, but if not, then this game may not be for you.  Again, this game is not bad, just below average.
I like this game and am not a fan of the anime.  I admit it's an average platformer.  but i had fun playing through it.  It has it;s annoying moments and slippery controls but all in all I found it charming and pretty fun.   I've payed through it twice now and find it a fun distraction in between more serious bouts of shooters.  All in all a fair assessment, but I would suggest everyone at least try it.  No moon language knowledge is needed and you'll prob. enjoy it even if you never play it again. plus it can be had for a reasonable price.
Yes, I agree that the game is enjoyable and cute, and it is worth a playthrough, especially since it's not pricey.  Had I rated it on a three-point scale, I would have given it a '2' for average.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: RoyVegas on 08/12/2013, 05:17 PM
This might be a big surprise, I played more Raiden last night.  Why oh why can't the ship just be a tiny bit faster?!?!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CPTRAVE on 08/12/2013, 08:28 PM
I have been playing Veigues Tactical Gladiator, this game is actually pretty good. I was watching a review on Youtube which they gave it a terrible review, but I totally disagree. This game is really fun  :P
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/13/2013, 12:42 AM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 08/12/2013, 08:28 PMI have been playing Veigues Tactical Gladiator, this game is actually pretty good. I was watching a review on Youtube which they gave it a terrible review, but I totally disagree. This game is really fun  :P
Agreed. I have championed many unloved games and Veigues is one of them. I may be wrong, but Veigues hasn't really been mentioned too often in the last few years...otherwise I would have Necro-Copy-Paste, Necro-Self-Quote or Necro-Link something (I recycle digital trash, you see).

UPDATE: Oh, no. I'm getting the urge to Necro-Copy-Paste....


Quote from: RoyVegas on 08/12/2013, 05:17 PMThis might be a big surprise, I played more Raiden last night.  Why oh why can't the ship just be a tiny bit faster?!?!
It's funny, but had they made the ship a little bit faster (but increased the speed of enemies/projectiles, too), I think it would make Raiden more palatable...but it wouldn't really make a difference (or would it?).

I'm not goofing on this...I've wondered about the relativity of different components of a game...would the Raiden I described above still feel leggy and a bit sluggish? I think so...but, maybe it would still be an improvement to have a faster base speed...

 :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 08/13/2013, 12:47 AM
Veigues is definitely a polarizing game.  I had a friend bitd that swore by it's awesomeness and no matter how many times I borrowed it from it, I could get into it.  However, I'd love to give it another go now that I'm older. :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/13/2013, 01:00 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/13/2013, 12:47 AMVeigues is definitely a polarizing game.  I had a friend bitd that swore by it's awesomeness and no matter how many times I borrowed it from it, I could get into it.  However, I'd love to give it another go now that I'm older. :)
It's not a stellar game, but it has a it's moments and is not nearly as generic/lame/boring as many games out there in the cosmos...

THE URGE, THE URGE...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Issun on 08/13/2013, 03:04 PM
Just completed Popful Mail again. Yay!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: VenomMacbeth on 08/13/2013, 04:07 PM
Am I the only one disappointed with PCE Outrun?  It's definitely a step up from the SMS version, but all things considered, the MD port definitely outdoes the PCE version.  So much flicker!

It's still plenty fun, but sadly, it's definitely the weakest of the NEC Ave super-scaler ports I've played (although I've yet to try Power Drift or Space Harrier).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Nando on 08/13/2013, 04:54 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/10/2013, 07:16 PMPlaying some Bazaru de Gozaru with my sons.  It's really fun!
Such a whimsical game!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 08/15/2013, 05:32 PM
I played through and beat Final Soldier (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Final_Soldier.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I have to rate this awesome vertical shoot-'em-up as a '9 out of 10'.
I recently played through and beat this game, and really enjoyed it.  I had only played the game for 2 minutes before, and I decided to really play it, so I sat down, picked my weapon options, and played through the first 4 levels without dying even once!  I only died 1 time in level 5, but levels 6 and 7 were killers!
I REALLY enjoy the power-ups being tied to your 'hit points', in that you don't die from being hit, you just lose a level of your weapons power, and then if your weapons power has been reduced to the lowest level, then the next damage you take will kill you.  Overall, this makes the game a little easier and fun, unlike some games where when you are fully powered up, your ship is awesome, but one hit, and you are back down to a wimpy pea-shooter.  Also, for this game you may choose your types of weapons at the beginning of the game.  (i.e. wide-spread but short-range flamethrower which constantly fires or slower-shooting more powerful fire shot with slow diagonal shots, or one other fire option.  You get 3 different styles of lasers, 3 different styles of energy bubble shots, 3 different styles of fire shots, and your base vulcan, so you have 27 different weapons configurations with which to play through the game with!  If this game were 2-player simultaneous, then it would definitely be a '10 out of 10'.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrPoppy on 08/16/2013, 06:40 PM
Just picked up Galaga '90 and Ys IV. Galaga has long been a favorite of mine and I'm pumped to play it again. Never played Ys IV, am even more pumped to get that translation patch and try it out!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrFlutterPie on 08/16/2013, 07:23 PM
I got my Duo back from Kieth and have been playing Solider Blade and GOT.  I now understand why many people say Solider Blade is the best shooter on HuCard.  As for GOT holy crap!!!  That game is amazing!!!!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 08/16/2013, 07:33 PM
GOT > Soldier Blade, imo.  But they are both absolutely fantastic! Have fun playing those gems.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: VenomMacbeth on 08/16/2013, 09:25 PM
Soldier Blade is worth the high price tag for the soundtrack alone.  Easily the best Hucard OST IMO.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Official Ninja on 08/17/2013, 09:31 AM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 08/16/2013, 06:40 PMJust picked up Galaga '90 and Ys IV. Galaga has long been a favorite of mine and I'm pumped to play it again. Never played Ys IV, am even more pumped to get that translation patch and try it out!
Where can you get the translation patch?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: geise on 08/17/2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: Issun on 08/13/2013, 03:04 PMJust completed Popful Mail again. Yay!
Congrats on beating an awesome game.  I actually like it since it is basically an update pc-98 version.  I love the sega-cd version but there's things I like better about the pc-engine remake.  Also, welcome to the forums! :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 08/17/2013, 01:33 PM
I played through and beat NHK Okaasan To Issho Niko Niko Pun (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Niko_Niko_Pun.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


This cute platformer is rather short, but it does what it is supposed to do quite well.  Knowing that this game was designed with small children in mind, one can see that the developers accomplished their goal of keeping them amused and involved.  This game will not be very fun for the non-beginner gamer, but for someone just getting started in video gaming (3-8 years old or so), this game is actually decent.  The graphics are appropriately catoonish.  The 3 selectable characters - cat, penguin, and mouse are quite cute, and their expressions when hit by an enemy are also cute.  The difficulty level is almost nil,  which is appropriate to the target audience.  You can't die, but you can run out of time eventually, but with unlimited continues, even the worst beginner can eventually persevere over this game's 4-5 stages.

So, even though I feel that this game is rather too easy, when I remember the target audience, I feel that the developers accomplished what they set out to do, and therefore I must rate this decent game as a '9 out of 10'.  If the game could have been just a little longer and/or had a 2-player mode, then I would rate this as a 10.  If one has small children, then this game is definitely worth a try.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MrPoppy on 08/17/2013, 03:25 PM
Quote from: Official Ninja on 08/17/2013, 09:31 AM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 08/16/2013, 06:40 PMJust picked up Galaga '90 and Ys IV. Galaga has long been a favorite of mine and I'm pumped to play it again. Never played Ys IV, am even more pumped to get that translation patch and try it out!
Where can you get the translation patch?
Here's a thread discussing it: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13136.0

Ys IV is dope! Very cool to be able to play this in English
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Official Ninja on 08/18/2013, 09:18 PM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 08/17/2013, 03:25 PM
Quote from: Official Ninja on 08/17/2013, 09:31 AM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 08/16/2013, 06:40 PMJust picked up Galaga '90 and Ys IV. Galaga has long been a favorite of mine and I'm pumped to play it again. Never played Ys IV, am even more pumped to get that translation patch and try it out!
Where can you get the translation patch?
Here's a thread discussing it: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13136.0

Ys IV is dope! Very cool to be able to play this in English
Thanks! I had to download the right Japanese version of the game, but I have it all patched working great.
Can't wait to get into this game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EvilEvoIX on 08/22/2013, 09:49 PM
 Cross Wiber - Cyber Combat Police

Just picked it up yesterday.  Very nostalgic.  I am enjoying it and got pretty far my first time through.  Enemies keep coming so you gotta just plow through parts.  Boss's are easy enough so far.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 08/22/2013, 10:49 PM
So I picked up Exile today.  Been playing for an hour or so, seems pretty cool.  The jump's really float-y and so far kinda feels a bit Too responsive.  I like the setting a lot and the game looks really cool.  Kinda reminds me of Zelda 2 (I may be the only guy in the world who thinks that's a good thing) but in a more Prince of Persia setting.

Perhaps I'll find the time to get a full play through this weekend.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/22/2013, 11:48 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/22/2013, 10:49 PMSo I picked up Exile today.  Been playing for an hour or so, seems pretty cool.  The jump's really float-y and so far kinda feels a bit Too responsive.  I like the setting a lot and the game looks really cool.  Kinda reminds me of Zelda 2 (I may be the only guy in the world who thinks that's a good thing) but in a more Prince of Persia setting.

Perhaps I'll find the time to get a full play through this weekend.
It's super easy, but Exile is totally fun to play.  :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 08/23/2013, 02:57 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/22/2013, 11:48 PMIt's super easy, but Exile is totally fun to play.  :pcgs:
For as cheap as the game has been, well, forever, I honestly don't know why it's taken me 20 years to pick up a copy.  I started playing it about 10 minutes ago and then suddenly it's 2 AM. 

I didn't mean to stay up this late   :lol:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 08/23/2013, 08:09 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/22/2013, 11:48 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/22/2013, 10:49 PMSo I picked up Exile today.  Been playing for an hour or so, seems pretty cool.  The jump's really float-y and so far kinda feels a bit Too responsive.  I like the setting a lot and the game looks really cool.  Kinda reminds me of Zelda 2 (I may be the only guy in the world who thinks that's a good thing) but in a more Prince of Persia setting.

Perhaps I'll find the time to get a full play through this weekend.
It's super easy, but Exile is totally fun to play.  :pcgs:
It's pretty short too. When you are done, try cutting your teeth on WP.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 08/23/2013, 02:46 PM
Quote from: galam on 08/23/2013, 08:09 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/22/2013, 11:48 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/22/2013, 10:49 PMSo I picked up Exile today.  Been playing for an hour or so, seems pretty cool.  The jump's really float-y and so far kinda feels a bit Too responsive.  I like the setting a lot and the game looks really cool.  Kinda reminds me of Zelda 2 (I may be the only guy in the world who thinks that's a good thing) but in a more Prince of Persia setting.

Perhaps I'll find the time to get a full play through this weekend.
It's super easy, but Exile is totally fun to play.  :pcgs:
It's pretty short too. When you are done, try cutting your teeth on WP.
I intend to at some point, but I'll just keep an eye on stuff and wait until I can get it at a reasonable price.  I found Exile at a store for $20.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CrackTiger on 08/23/2013, 04:49 PM
Exile is lots of fun and has very nice visuals. Also one of WD's better localizations.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 08/23/2013, 06:30 PM
I've been on a homebrew kick today and set new personal records on Implode, Pyramid Plunder and Insanity. :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: spenoza on 08/23/2013, 11:45 PM
Splash Lake and Insanity.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EvilEvoIX on 08/24/2013, 07:55 PM
This Cross Wiber I'm playing is very, ummm, cheap with enemies.  It's like Nintendo hard.  Enemies literally spawn into you for a hit that's almost impossible avoid.  The game is easy enough until they add jumping and pitfalls where enemies just spam and you fall for a cheap death.  However the bosses are super easy and no tact is needed just spam them.  Very mediocre game.  I'm up to level 10.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CrackTiger on 08/24/2013, 09:27 PM
Cross Wiber has a great soundtrack.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 08/25/2013, 01:16 AM
Killed 5 bosses so far in Exile, I'm hoping to finish it up tomorrow.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EvilEvoIX on 08/25/2013, 12:46 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/24/2013, 09:27 PMCross Wiber has a great soundtrack.
Indeed it does, really stands out.  I'm at the last level now, very cheap game hits and mechanics wise but I'm getting good at kicking enemies down and learned tricks to avoid spam bullets where they pass right through you. 

The shooting levels are great however the bosses are a joke.  It fells like the game just repeatedly punches you in the face to add difficulty.  No tact or progression, kinda like trying to play a game of chess where someone just keeps shaking to board.  Cryptic levels where you have to guess a way out, and super easy bosses.  It is very nostalgic however and musts been a good title in 1990 but does not hold up at all.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CrackTiger on 08/25/2013, 01:47 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 08/25/2013, 12:46 PM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 08/24/2013, 09:27 PMCross Wiber has a great soundtrack.
Indeed it does, really stands out.  I'm at the last level now, very cheap game hits and mechanics wise but I'm getting good at kicking enemies down and learned tricks to avoid spam bullets where they pass right through you. 

The shooting levels are great however the bosses are a joke.  It fells like the game just repeatedly punches you in the face to add difficulty.  No tact or progression, kinda like trying to play a game of chess where someone just keeps shaking to board.  Cryptic levels where you have to guess a way out, and super easy bosses.  It is very nostalgic however and musts been a good title in 1990 but does not hold up at all.
It's another game that was well on its way to being great, but didn't receive the final polish and tweaking it needed. The variety of the stage design and general gameplay is nice and it would be a classic if even a few gameplay tweaks were implemented. At least it is cheap and easy to acquire.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Jordan on 08/26/2013, 03:23 PM
I have been playing Raiden since right before VGS. I played in the tournament and was mortified by my low score :-({|=, as I had the second lowest score. Since then I have clawed my way to the forth level, however I've only made it past the third boss three or four times so far. I anticipate being able to consistently get past that boss sometime this decade ](*,).  To alleviate my sometimes extreme frustration with Raiden I have been relaxing with a few other games- Mysterious Song, Pyramid Plunder, and horror of horrors a non turbo game Chrono Trigger.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 08/26/2013, 04:07 PM
Quote from: Jordan on 08/26/2013, 03:23 PMand horror of horrors a non turbo game Chrono Trigger.
(https://i.imgur.com/mcBQqAj.gif?1)

Oh my lords of thunder.  PLease censor such things from now on

I don't think my heart can stand it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 08/26/2013, 07:20 PM
I played through and beat Galaxy Deka Gayvan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Galaxy_Deka_Gayvan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I recently played through this game with my sons and really enjoyed it!  I have to rate this beat-'em-up as a '10' out of 10, because it just simply does what it's supposed to do.  It's a fun simple beat-'em-up with decent graphics and IT HAS A 2-PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS MODE!  While the controls are rather simple, what with only having 2 buttons, IT HAS A 2-PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS MODE!  Using a 3-button controller will likely be useful to most gamers, because you need to use the 'Select' button to switch your character to 'Power Suit' mode, and you will be doing this often enough to make the 3-button controller useful.  Did I mention that THIS GAME HAS A 2-PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS MODE!?  Well, it does, and that makes this game so much more fun to play.  There are so  many great games for the PC Engine which do not have a 2-player simultaneous mode, that I was very happy to discover that this one did.

This game also has a cute-but-rather-lame fighting mode, where you and your opponent can choose from either one of the two main characters or from three different enemies which you fight throughout the game.  This mode will probably not get a lot of play time, but it's nice that they thought to add it to this game.  I think of it more as a bonus feature than as part of the game.   This game also has cut scenes, voice acting, and whatnot as a CD game should.  Anyway, get this game if you don't already have it!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Jordan on 08/26/2013, 07:35 PM
 [-X Nope it's good for you to get a heart attack every now and again.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/26/2013, 07:38 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/26/2013, 07:20 PMI played through and beat Galaxy Deka Gayvan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Galaxy_Deka_Gayvan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I recently played through this game with my sons and really enjoyed it!  I have to rate this beat-'em-up as a '10' out of 10, because it just simply does what it's supposed to do.  It's a fun simple beat-'em-up with decent graphics and IT HAS A 2-PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS MODE!  While the controls are rather simple, what with only having 2 buttons, IT HAS A 2-PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS MODE!  Using a 3-button controller will likely be useful to most gamers, because you need to use the 'Select' button to switch your character to 'Power Suit' mode, and you will be doing this often enough to make the 3-button controller useful.  Did I mention that THIS GAME HAS A 2-PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS MODE!?  Well, it does, and that makes this game so much more fun to play.  There are so  many great games for the PC Engine which do not have a 2-player simultaneous mode, that I was very happy to discover that this one did.

This game also has a cute-but-rather-lame fighting mode, where you and your opponent can choose from either one of the two main characters or from three different enemies which you fight throughout the game.  This mode will probably not get a lot of play time, but it's nice that they thought to add it to this game.  I think of it more as a bonus feature than as part of the game.   This game also has cut scenes, voice acting, and whatnot as a CD game should.  Anyway, get this game if you don't already have it!
What? I do not know about this game. Never payed it, never looked for it. WTF!?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 08/26/2013, 08:21 PM
Quote from: Jordan on 08/26/2013, 07:35 PM[-X Nope it's good for you to get a heart attack every now and again.
Fair enough, but this ain't over yet. I'll be BONK! er ummm back.


Quote from: Bardoly on 08/26/2013, 07:20 PMI played through and beat Galaxy Deka Gayvan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Galaxy_Deka_Gayvan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I recently played through this game with my sons and really enjoyed it! 
This was on my list, I think it'll bump up closer to the top after such a glowing review.  Sounds like its worth more than a Try.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: seieienbu on 08/27/2013, 07:00 PM
Finished Exile.  Definitely worth the play-through.  My one complaint now is that it left me wanting more.  Stupid Wicked Phenomenon's stupid price tag.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/27/2013, 11:29 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/27/2013, 07:00 PMFinished Exile.  Definitely worth the play-through.  My one complaint now is that it left me wanting more.  Stupid Wicked Phenomenon's stupid price tag.
It's a totally different experience. I have replayed Exile many, many times over the years.... Wicked P., on the other hand, has been far less alluring.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 08/28/2013, 09:40 AM
Get the PC Engine version - it's cheap and better anyway.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: geise on 08/28/2013, 01:13 PM
Exile Wicked . P is no where near as good as the first.  Thank Working Design's for that one.  Get the pc-e version of WP if you don't want to throw your controller through a wall.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 08/28/2013, 02:46 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/26/2013, 08:21 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/26/2013, 07:20 PMI played through and beat Galaxy Deka Gayvan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Galaxy_Deka_Gayvan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.

I recently played through this game with my sons and really enjoyed it! 
This was on my list, I think it'll bump up closer to the top after such a glowing review.  Sounds like its worth more than a Try.
Yep, get it.  I was (very) pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: reno5 on 08/29/2013, 11:47 AM
Curently playing Klax on my Express. Kinda shy to say this but, it's my first time at Klax and i kinda like it :)
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Post by: esteban on 08/29/2013, 12:56 PM
Quote from: reno5 on 08/29/2013, 11:47 AMCurently playing Klax on my Express. Kinda shy to say this but, it's my first time at Klax and i kinda like it :)
KLAX ain't a bad game, it just is one of those games that NOBODY talks about daily/drools over hourly/starts a cult over bi-annually/etc.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 08/29/2013, 02:19 PM
I actually enjoy Klax myself.  I think I might have mentioned it in this thread too.
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Post by: bob on 08/29/2013, 02:39 PM
Klax is an excellent TE game
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Post by: Nando on 08/29/2013, 04:35 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/28/2013, 02:46 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/26/2013, 08:21 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/26/2013, 07:20 PMI played through and beat Galaxy Deka Gayvan (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Galaxy_Deka_Gayvan.htm) last week.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.

I recently played through this game with my sons and really enjoyed it! 
This was on my list, I think it'll bump up closer to the top after such a glowing review.  Sounds like its worth more than a Try.
Yep, get it.  I was (very) pleasantly surprised.
Really dig the cartoony feel with all the secondary animation and the bad guys shaking their heads and what not. I need to add this one to the list. Nice review Bardoly!
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Post by: esteban on 08/29/2013, 04:40 PM
This has been the biggest love fest for KLAX in the history of this forum (and any other forum I frequented in the last decade). DAMN!

Did I mention how much I live the CLEAN, CRISP SOUND EFFECTS in KLAX?  :pcgs:
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 08/29/2013, 04:55 PM
I loved Klax too, I just wish it would have had the NES soundtrack along for the ride on TG.... :S
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 08/29/2013, 05:35 PM
Ran through Genpei Toumaden 1 and 2 again, back-to-back.  I really need some more adventure/platformer games on the PCE -.-
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/29/2013, 07:03 PM
Starting Popful Mail tonight.  I think I'ma try to run the side-scrolling gauntlet until I'm out of games in the genre.
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/29/2013, 07:45 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 08/29/2013, 05:35 PMRan through Genpei Toumaden 1 and 2 again, back-to-back.  I really need some more adventure/platformer games on the PCE -.-
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/29/2013, 07:03 PMStarting Popful Mail tonight.  I think I'ma try to run the side-scrolling gauntlet until I'm out of games in the genre. 
Both of you ought to try Blue (Aoi) Blink (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Blue_Blink.htm).  I've been playing it recently and have really been enjoying it.
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/29/2013, 08:26 PM
Looks fun.  I may emulate it at some point but I can't play japanese hucards.  I should really get around to region modding something...
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 08/30/2013, 07:03 AM
I played some Splatter House yesterday . Gonna get back on it today and see if I can finally beat this game ..
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 08/30/2013, 02:42 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/29/2013, 08:26 PMLooks fun.  I may emulate it at some point but I can't play japanese hucards.  I should really get around to region modding something...
You definitely should.  There are lots of titles exclusive to Japan, and many titles that aren't are still cheaper on the PCE (for example, Samurai Ghost CIB will cost you a good $50, but the Japanese version is like $10-$15.)
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Post by: albatross on 08/30/2013, 02:44 PM
tiger heli - loving it!  never played the pce version until now - only nes - what a great game!
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Post by: Mzo on 08/30/2013, 03:31 PM
Trying to master R-Type on the TG16 after literally ignoring the game for years.  The game looks gorgeous aside from some flickering.  I can definitely see why this was a killer app early in the PCE's life.  It looks even better since I just came off of beating the SMS version, lol.

I think I have like 5 versions of that game on different systems.  I had played it so little that I never realized Super R-Type on the SNES was a weird remix game =X
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/30/2013, 03:36 PM
I played through and beat Cho Aniki (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Cho_Aniki.htm) a few days ago.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I recently played through and beat this WEIRD horizontal shoot-'em-up. I had never played it before, & I just marathoned through it on 'Easy' difficulty mode in around 2 hours or so. I used the female hero Benton for all but the final level. Here are my reactions to the game in order:

1  Graphics are odd.
2  Music is oddly cute & interesting.
3  Graphics are weird.
4  My ship/hero is nice and small.
5  My options look strange.
6  Why do I randomly shoot this wide power shot as opposed to my regular shot?
7  Enemies look offbeat.
8  Why do I have no control over my options? They randomly follow me around or commit suicide. This is frustrating, because I could really use the extra firepower.
9  This boss looks weird.
10 This game is not too difficult, but it's no cake-walk either. I have died many times.
11 Nice! I don't lose all of my power-ups when I die.
12 There is some psychedelic art in this game.
13 This freaky-looking boss has some very intriguing & captivating music. Perhaps I should allow my hero to die, so that I can listen to this music some more.
14 I have finally arrived at the last stage! The third miniboss is mindblowingly bizarre!
15 Wow, this mindblowingly bizarre miniboss is incredibly difficult! I am tempted to put this game up for the night, because I still cannot consistently get to this boss, much less beat him.
16 I have realized that Idaten is the FAR superior character to play as, so Benten gets sidelined for the rest of the game.
17 I've learned that my power shots & option's suicide charges are NOT random.
18 I have somehow miraculously defeated said mindblowingly bizarre miniboss.
19 Wow! I somehow cruised through the rest of the level and beat the final boss without losing another life!  I am shocked!
20 The game is over. I can come down from this hallucinogenic trip I have just taken.
21 Who am I?

I rated this game as a '9' out of 10. If your sanity can handle it, then buy it, and play it. That is all.
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/30/2013, 08:31 PM
So, playing more popful mail today.  Once I'm done I'm going to replay the Sega CD version to make sure of this, but I'm pretty sure I like it better than the PC Engine version. 

Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 08/30/2013, 02:42 PMYou definitely should.  There are lots of titles exclusive to Japan, and many titles that aren't are still cheaper on the PCE (for example, Samurai Ghost CIB will cost you a good $50, but the Japanese version is like $10-$15.)
I used to have a converter but I either lost it or broke it 10 years ago or more.  I've actually got a few PC Engine games and an arcade card pro that have just been collecting dust since.  I really should get around to having a region modded system. These days it's a lot cheaper than buying a new converter.
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/01/2013, 01:30 AM
I played through and beat Blue (Aoi) Blink (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Blue_Blink.htm) yesterday.  Below is the comment/mini-review that I posted on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm) concerning this game.


I rated this above average platformer as a '7' out of 10.

Apparently this game is based off of a story of a boy whose father gets kidnapped, and a magical blue donkey assists the boy in rescuing the father. The boy must travel in this story, and along the way he finds 4 people to help him.

Gameplay-wise, this is a platformer with an overhead stage select screen, where once you have beaten a level, you may open up new paths to new stages. Each level will have 5-6 stages in the level, of which you don't have to play through each stage to beat the level. In each level, there is a hidden key to the boss's door which must be found before fighting the boss. Unfortunately, the key's hiding place may be difficult to find, because it will be in an invisible pot which can only be found by shooting it, so you may end up randomly jumping and shooting through the stages trying to find the key. Each stage will have 3 of the 5 characters 'asigned' to it, and while playing through the stage, you may cycle through the 3, choosing which one will be active at a given time. Each of the 5 characters plays differently as follows:

Boy - Average height, average jump height, weak shuriken shot
Girl - Short, high jump height, can't shoot
Sailor - Average height, short jump height, very powerful lobbed cannonball shot
Tall Thief - Tall, short jump height, weak-but-fast boomerang shot
Short Thief - Short, short jump height, powerful spread fireball shot

I found the short thief to be my favorite character because of his powerful spread fireball shot. You will find yourself pressing 'Select' to cycle to a different needed character, so using a 3-button controller to play this game with may be useful to some. The game's lack of English is not a barrier at all to enjoying it. The game does have unlimited continues, but no save or password capability, so it must be beaten in one sitting. Anyway, I do recommend this game to those who enjoy platformers, so get it, and play it!
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Post by: RoyVegas on 09/03/2013, 02:29 PM
Been playing the hell out of Raiden still.  The boss of level 5 is bad but I can get past him here and there.  The boss on level 6 is damn near impossible and have only got passed him 2-3 times.  I'll keep trying but holy hell is this game frustrating!
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/03/2013, 03:14 PM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 09/03/2013, 02:29 PMBeen playing the hell out of Raiden still.  The boss of level 5 is bad but I can get past him here and there.  The boss on level 6 is damn near impossible and have only got passed him 2-3 times.  I'll keep trying but holy hell is this game frustrating!
:-({|=

My sister has been playing Raiden ever since VGS back in July, and she's still stuck on levels 3 and 4, so you're ahead of her, but she may catch up to you before too long.   :-"
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Post by: RoyVegas on 09/03/2013, 06:46 PM
I wish her all the best of luck.  Once you die and lose your power ups, its horrible trying to get far enough to power back up.  Just make sure she knows that she can get the fairies by shooting certain trees.

With the fairy, once you die and get kicked backed, the fairy pops up and tosses out a few power ups to help you get started again.  You can get one on level 1 on the tree to the right, right before the river with the 4 turrets on the other side of it and the ship that gives the red/blue power up.  I don't recall off the top of my head but I do know there is a second fairy that I've found but I don't usually have to get it as I don't die that early.  I think it's on level 3-4 but I'll have to check and repost it. The easiest way to find them (in later levels) is when you have homing missles and they start randomly shooting at a tree out of the blue.  Does she know about the fairies?
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Post by: albatross on 09/03/2013, 07:48 PM
new adventure island - good game - just started it - never played it as a kid
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Post by: Mzo on 09/04/2013, 11:58 AM
As a big Adventure Island fan, NAI blew my goddamned mind when I played it last year.  It was on an emulator and I dropped everything I was doing and trolled eBay until I could bid up a copy.  Still came out pretty expensive but I had to have it.

IMO it's the best Adventure Island game made.  It's sad how badly it crushes the SNES game.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 09/04/2013, 11:53 PM
I've been playing Cotton.

I have the PCE version and there are cut scenes in between the levels with voice acting.  I don't speak Japanese but I think the gist of the first cut scene after level 1 is Cotton wanted her willows for helping out but the fairy told her she'd get paid after the job was done 100%.  Cotton cleverly retorts by grabbing the fairy and starts to crush her.  The fairy than promises that there is a huge delicious willow out there that she can have if she helps the faires all the way through.
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Post by: Mzo on 09/05/2013, 03:16 AM
I've been playing Monster Lair today.  That game is a pain in my ass.  It's the last Wonder Boy/Monster World game I haven't finished.
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Post by: Official Ninja on 09/05/2013, 08:07 AM
The English audio / text version of Ys IV
So far I've gotten to the boss in the Lava pits at the tomb.
Have to figure out how to beat him..
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Post by: chany60126 on 09/05/2013, 01:06 PM
Quote from: Official Ninja on 09/05/2013, 08:07 AMThe English audio / text version of Ys IV
So far I've gotten to the boss in the Lava pits at the tomb.
Have to figure out how to beat him..
That boss is very quick on its feet. It helps if you have a potion in your inventory. I like the sound effect it makes when you hurt it, heh.
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Post by: seieienbu on 09/06/2013, 01:34 PM
Made it to the 5'th level of Cotton for the first time.
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Post by: Official Ninja on 09/06/2013, 01:58 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/06/2013, 01:34 PMMade it to the 5'th level of Cotton for the first time.
That's great. I can't get past the 2nd..
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Post by: TheIronMango on 09/07/2013, 01:53 AM
Dragon's Curse!!!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 09/07/2013, 08:55 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/06/2013, 01:34 PMMade it to the 5'th level of Cotton for the first time.
Nice!

I just hit the 3rd myself.  It's a tough but fun game for sure.
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Post by: munchiaz on 09/07/2013, 11:25 AM
I still have yet to beat cotton. Made it to level 5 last time i played. I love the game but hate that her sprite is so fucking huge
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Post by: Xak on 09/07/2013, 12:23 PM
Ys book 2 if it does not anger me
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Post by: Arjak on 09/09/2013, 11:28 AM
Forgive me, friends, for I have sinned. I have not played any Turbo games in months. I've been meaning to play through Ys IV, now that it has been completely Englished, but I haven't gotten around to it.
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Post by: MrPoppy on 09/09/2013, 02:19 PM
Finishing up Ys IV, right at the last boss now. Looks like I've missed an item somehow, anyone know the whereabouts of the second to last item on the top row of the item screen, to the left of the elixir? I've done some searching around the net and on here but can't find anything. Not a big deal but I was going for a complete item screen.

Awesome game, by the way. I'd say it's my favorite of the Turbo Ys games.
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Post by: MrPoppy on 09/10/2013, 06:01 PM
Quote from: MrPoppy on 09/09/2013, 02:19 PMFinishing up Ys IV, right at the last boss now. Looks like I've missed an item somehow, anyone know the whereabouts of the second to last item on the top row of the item screen, to the left of the elixir? I've done some searching around the net and on here but can't find anything. Not a big deal but I was going for a complete item screen.

Awesome game, by the way. I'd say it's my favorite of the Turbo Ys games.
Finished Ys IV! The last boss wasn't too tough. From the developer's room, it looks like the item I missed was the Crystal Bottle. More on that as I find out...

Hmm, what to play next...
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Post by: RoyVegas on 09/10/2013, 06:33 PM
 Playing Raiden as usual.   I've been able to get to the last level but have been unable to get to the final boss.  Almost there!
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Post by: hoobs88 on 09/10/2013, 08:14 PM
Played a little Sapphire today to test out the TG-CD setup that I'm selling. The ship seems too big to dodge half of the stuff coming at you.
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Post by: JapanTokei on 09/12/2013, 09:15 AM
Hoobs - I envy you!  I miss loading up my Sapphire and just blasting away! 

hate to admit it, but all my systems are boxed in the closet since moving to Tokyo.... can't even hook these up to play anymore with a 2 years running around and #2 coming soon... such is fatherhood in a small tokyo apartment ... sniff sniff.

Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/10/2013, 08:14 PMPlayed a little Sapphire today to test out the TG-CD setup that I'm selling. The ship seems too big to dodge half of the stuff coming at you.
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Post by: geise on 09/12/2013, 10:03 AM
Yeah, but you're a father which is a trillion times better than playing video games. :)
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Post by: NecroPhile on 09/12/2013, 10:07 AM
And in a couple years you do both, playing Bomberman with the kiddos.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: wildfruit on 09/12/2013, 11:59 AM
Quote from: guest on 09/12/2013, 10:07 AMAnd in a couple years you do both, playing Bomberman with the kiddos.  :mrgreen:
i concur for bomberman 94 !
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 09/12/2013, 03:49 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/12/2013, 09:15 AMHoobs - I envy you!  I miss loading up my Sapphire and just blasting away!  

hate to admit it, but all my systems are boxed in the closet since moving to Tokyo.... can't even hook these up to play anymore with a 2 years running around and #2 coming soon... such is fatherhood in a small tokyo apartment ... sniff sniff.

Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/10/2013, 08:14 PMPlayed a little Sapphire today to test out the TG-CD setup that I'm selling. The ship seems too big to dodge half of the stuff coming at you.
Do you have GT or Express you can use?  For HuCards at least :)  Gotta get the turbo in there somewhere.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 09/14/2013, 10:03 PM
I've been playing Ninja Spirit the past 2 days. I'm stuck on the last part before the final boss. I just can't seem to figure out the pattern while free falling. I keep getting impaled by swords !!!
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Post by: roflmao on 09/14/2013, 11:20 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 09/14/2013, 10:03 PMI've been playing Ninja Spirit the past 2 days. I'm stuck on the last part before the final boss. I just can't seem to figure out the pattern while free falling. I keep getting impaled by swords !!!
As soon as you go off the cliff, move to the left.  It still takes a bit of air dancing at first, but you'll get to an area near the left wall that is clear all the way down.

EDIT: Here's a video I recorded a little while back that shows the level. This starts right at the cliff jump:
http://youtu.be/A0qI4lWIndY?t=33s

I've been playing a ton of Spriggan lately.  I'm trying to 1cc it again with my dvd recorder going.  So far I've only been able to make it to the final boss.  Maybe I'll give it another go tonight. :)
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 09/15/2013, 02:21 AM
Excellent,  thank you for the pointer and link roflmao. I'm gonna give it another shot after my late night dinner. Good luck with your Spriggan completion recording ...
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 09/15/2013, 10:04 AM
I've been in shump heaven lately with the beautiful hat trick that is Soldier Blade, Gate of Thunder and Cotton :D
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 09/15/2013, 01:54 PM
I've been been playing a boot of Gates Of Thunder lately. That game is so freaking awesome! I really enjoy the insanely difficult game play and especially the great music. It sounds amazing blaring through a nice surround sound system. Gotta find me an original copy soon. Gonna continue on with my Ninja Spirit completion mission today ...
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/15/2013, 11:39 PM
Playing some Bloody Wolf courtesy of Jasonbar :D
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 09/17/2013, 06:58 PM
Just passed Neutopia 2 (Awesome Game). And I recently passed Veigus Tactical Gladiator. (Awesome Game) took me a few days to pass this one. What next?  :-k
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Post by: hoobs88 on 09/17/2013, 07:58 PM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 09/17/2013, 06:58 PMJust passed Neutopia 2 (Awesome Game). And I recently passed Veigus Tactical Gladiator. (Awesome Game) took me a few days to pass this one. What next?  :-k
I got stuck on the final boss of Neutopia 2. Got any advice on how to take him down?
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Post by: geise on 09/17/2013, 08:13 PM
I love Neutopia II and am also in the process of playing through it again.  It's been years since I've played it.  Today though I've been playing Kabuki Itoryodan.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 09/17/2013, 09:03 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/17/2013, 07:58 PM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 09/17/2013, 06:58 PMJust passed Neutopia 2 (Awesome Game). And I recently passed Veigus Tactical Gladiator. (Awesome Game) took me a few days to pass this one. What next?  :-k
I got stuck on the final boss of Neutopia 2. Got any advice on how to take him down?
Yeah, Hit him once and run. Be patient, try to stay in the middle of the screen.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 09/17/2013, 09:06 PM
So whats the deal, did they make a Neutopia III? The ending said to be continued.
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Post by: hoobs88 on 09/17/2013, 09:22 PM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 09/17/2013, 09:06 PMSo whats the deal, did they make a Neutopia III? The ending said to be continued.
It was never made but the Frozen Utopia team was working on a homebrew version if I recall.
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Post by: seieienbu on 09/18/2013, 04:05 PM
Yesterday I finished Cotton.  I'm going to try to get a reasonable no-continue score and post it in the thread later tonight.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 09/18/2013, 04:46 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 09/17/2013, 07:58 PMI got stuck on the final boss of Neutopia 2. Got any advice on how to take him down?
If you have both potions, you can pretty much trade hits with him and he'll die first.
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Post by: neopolss on 09/18/2013, 10:52 PM
I plowed through lords of thunder last night.  Best run ever!  Earth armor is beyond destructive.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on 09/19/2013, 01:30 AM
Earth Armor Huh :-k I have to try that.
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Post by: neopolss on 09/19/2013, 09:59 PM
I usually use water armor because it covers front and back, but earth is so strng it wipes out most enemies before they even get to shoot.  Its especially effective in areas with ceiling and floor.  Only the last stage gave me trouble, it is poorly suited for moving backward in a stage.  It wipes bosses out in seconds tough.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 09/20/2013, 05:53 AM
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 09/19/2013, 01:30 AMEarth Armor Huh :-k I have to try that.
How to Master Lords of Thunder
http://www.lazerdorks.org/stunningarticles/masteringlords/index.html
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Post by: ToyMachine78 on 09/20/2013, 10:19 AM
Neutopia 1 for me as well. One complaint about this game... they overdid the secret rooms. It seems every screen in the over world has a hidden room if you burn a bush, push a rock, or bomb a wall. The labyrinths have way too many too. And why do so many of them look like houses with fireplaces and such? Lol
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Post by: roflmao on 09/21/2013, 01:50 AM
Argh.  Still trying to 1cc Spriggan with the DVD recorder going.  Got soo close this evening:
http://youtu.be/aeUQqPDtwBo
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 09/21/2013, 02:05 AM
Had some me time today, played Travel Epule, Hellfire S, Gradius II, and Pop'n Magic :D
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Post by: RoyVegas on 09/21/2013, 10:33 AM
Still playing Raiden to try to 1cc it. one day......
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Post by: esteban on 09/21/2013, 10:40 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 09/21/2013, 10:33 AMStill playing Raiden to try to 1cc it. one day......
WAIT! You have been playing Raiden?  :pcgs:
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Post by: Bardoly on 09/21/2013, 03:11 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 09/21/2013, 02:05 AMHad some me time today, played Travel Epule, Hellfire S, Gradius II, and Pop'n Magic :D
Pretty good lineup there.  I really enjoyed playing through and beating Hellfire S.


I played some Avenger, Metamor Jupiter, and some 2-player Forgotten Worlds last night.  My friend and I would have played some 2-player Metamor Jupiter, but I couldn't remember how to activate 2-player mode until after he left.    :-s
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Post by: RoyVegas on 09/21/2013, 08:49 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/21/2013, 10:40 AM
Quote from: RoyVegas on 09/21/2013, 10:33 AMStill playing Raiden to try to 1cc it. one day......
WAIT! You have been playing Raiden?  :pcgs:
:oops:
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Post by: turboswimbz on 09/22/2013, 09:18 AM
I'm still tackling super radien!
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Post by: roflmao on 09/23/2013, 02:06 PM
Ha!  I finally finished  Spriggan (Normal difficulty) on a single credit with the DVD recorder going!  I've been playing the heck out of this lately.  Made it to the final boss only to run out of lives more times that I'd like to admit. :P

Here's a link to the play-through:
http://youtu.be/KuCIhl3YyfE

In the description area I have links that jump to the start of each level.

Now I want to see if I can break 12 million points.  There are a few areas I know I could have done better on...
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Post by: MrPoppy on 09/23/2013, 03:56 PM
Quote from: neopolss on 09/18/2013, 10:52 PMI plowed through lords of thunder last night.  Best run ever!  Earth armor is beyond destructive.
Gave it a shot with the Earth Armor and I finally beat this game as well! Usually I was switching armors based on the level, e.g. used water in the fire stage. I don't know if that is supposed to give you an advantage at all but that's always how I did it. Got to the last boss a few times but always came up short. Completely owned everyone just using Earth. Maybe I'll try and tackle some of the harder difficulties next.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 09/23/2013, 11:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/23/2013, 02:06 PMHa!  I finally finished  Spriggan (Normal difficulty) on a single credit with the DVD recorder going!  I've been playing the heck out of this lately.  Made it to the final boss only to run out of lives more times that I'd like to admit. :P

Here's a link to the play-through:
http://youtu.be/KuCIhl3YyfE

In the description area I have links that jump to the start of each level.

Now I want to see if I can break 12 million points.  There are a few areas I know I could have done better on...
Very nice play through ROFL. I just got this and did a little experimenting with the color combinations. I see you stick with red/blue though which seems like the playing it safe way to go with the shield like spinning weapon. Do you think you can reach your 12 mil goal with a more aggressive weapon set up?
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Post by: roflmao on 09/24/2013, 12:31 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 09/23/2013, 11:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/23/2013, 02:06 PMHa!  I finally finished  Spriggan (Normal difficulty) on a single credit with the DVD recorder going!  I've been playing the heck out of this lately.  Made it to the final boss only to run out of lives more times that I'd like to admit. :P

Here's a link to the play-through:
http://youtu.be/KuCIhl3YyfE

In the description area I have links that jump to the start of each level.

Now I want to see if I can break 12 million points.  There are a few areas I know I could have done better on...
Very nice play through ROFL. I just got this and did a little experimenting with the color combinations. I see you stick with red/blue though which seems like the playing it safe way to go with the shield like spinning weapon. Do you think you can reach your 12 mil goal with a more aggressive weapon set up?
I love the red / blue because it's great offense and defense rolled into one.  Yes, it acts as a great shield, but it is so much more powerful than the 3-way shot you get along with it.  To make the most of red / blue, I think you need to get right up on the more powerful enemies in the game. 

I spent many years as a yellow / green fan because you can sit back and pretty much hit everything on the screen, but then you have to dodge a ton of bullets.  I often find myself getting lost when a teammate enters the screen.  I'll be killed and then realize I had momentarily confused my guy with the teammate.  And some of the backgrounds are so frantic, I find it hard to see what's going on all the time (those areas with the crazy-awesome water effects and  to a lesser degree the lava level).  With red / blue, I don't have to worry quite as much about something seemingly coming out of nowhere. Using it as an offensive weapon, rather than just as a bullet shield, can rack up the points, as long as you don't put yourself in a position where they can fire through it and hit you.

I think to hit that 12 million score, I need to use the flashing orbs less and be less sloppy on the bosses.  The hardest boss for me has always been the one that shoots out the lightning bolts, and I really shouldn't have died as much as I did on the other bosses.
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Post by: Jabberwok on 09/29/2013, 05:28 PM
I'm about to play Shape Shifter again but unfortunately I will use the infinite lives/gems trick because with a game this hard I don't have the kind of free time I had when I was younger  :-({|= Still I play through it from time to time because I find it's atmosphere refreshingly old school & love it's corky story  :mrgreen:

Of course if you find the game dead easy then kudos to you sir!
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Post by: JapanTokei on 10/02/2013, 09:06 AM
amazng game... makes me wonder why NEC didn't bring Spriggan and Nexzr over to the States.. those 2 titles combined would've destroyed the competition.. esp since Spriggan is not even SCD.. they could've brought it over early!!

these are 2 of my top fav shooters on the CD system :)


Quote from: guest on 09/23/2013, 02:06 PMHa!  I finally finished  Spriggan (Normal difficulty) on a single credit with the DVD recorder going!  I've been playing the heck out of this lately.  Made it to the final boss only to run out of lives more times that I'd like to admit. :P

Here's a link to the play-through:
http://youtu.be/KuCIhl3YyfE

In the description area I have links that jump to the start of each level.

Now I want to see if I can break 12 million points.  There are a few areas I know I could have done better on...
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Post by: esteban on 10/02/2013, 11:02 PM
Quote from: JapanTokei on 10/02/2013, 09:06 AMamazng game... makes me wonder why NEC didn't bring Spriggan and Nexzr over to the States.. those 2 titles combined would've destroyed the competition.. esp since Spriggan is not even SCD.. they could've brought it over early!!

these are 2 of my top fav shooters on the CD system :)


Quote from: guest on 09/23/2013, 02:06 PMHa!  I finally finished  Spriggan (Normal difficulty) on a single credit with the DVD recorder going!  I've been playing the heck out of this lately.  Made it to the final boss only to run out of lives more times that I'd like to admit. :P

Here's a link to the play-through:
http://youtu.be/KuCIhl3YyfE

In the description area I have links that jump to the start of each level.

Now I want to see if I can break 12 million points.  There are a few areas I know I could have done better on...
IIRC, Spriggan was definitely one of the titles TTi hoped to bring over to NA. I'm not sure if Nexzr was ever announced, but Spriggan was...

https://archives.tg-16.com/archive-four/TF-02-28.jpg

Note that ALL of those games were actually released, except for Dangerous Journeys and Spriggan (Working a Designs actually was bringing it over? Huh!)
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 10/18/2013, 12:52 AM
I tried to play Silent Debuggers tonight but yeah.....
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 10/18/2013, 11:18 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 10/18/2013, 12:52 AMI tried to play Silent Debuggers tonight but yeah.....
Give it another try it takes a bit to get into but is a really fun game.

I am playing Legend of Hero Tonma.   Man the first boss is tough.
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Post by: YANDMAN on 10/18/2013, 12:28 PM
jj and jeff, Galaga 89 and super star soldier
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 10/20/2013, 01:47 PM
I've been playing a bit of New Adventure Island this past week. Haven't had any luck completing the entire game though. Gonna get back on it and give it another go later on this evening.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/20/2013, 07:10 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 10/20/2013, 01:47 PMI've been playing a bit of New Adventure Island this past week. Haven't had any luck completing the entire game though. Gonna get back on it and give it another go later on this evening.
Glad to see you're still obeying :)
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 11/13/2013, 10:48 PM
I could never quit Obeying. It's the only console besides the Neo Geo I dreamed of owning as a kid and the fact I own one now has me pumped on it especially since this great place exist. This place keeps memotivated. I'm still working on trying to complete New Adventure Island. I just stared playing SydMead's Terraforming. My goodness is this game amazing! The gameplay, difficulty and especially music is just perfect. I'm currently stuck on level 3 but will be working on it until I succeed Terraforming greatness !!
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Post by: Paddyfitz18 on 11/14/2013, 01:32 PM
Planning on some Dragon's Curse this weekend.
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Post by: pixeljunkie on 11/15/2013, 11:03 AM
I played a fair amount of Exile [which I am playing through again] and Dragon Egg. I was a little disappointed in Dragon Egg.
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Post by: Obfuscate on 11/21/2013, 02:14 PM
W-Ring - Meh, not as good as I hoped.
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Post by: geise on 11/21/2013, 05:53 PM
What don't you like about W-Ring?  I was thinking about picking it up soon.
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Post by: esteban on 11/21/2013, 06:07 PM
Quote from: geise on 11/21/2013, 05:53 PMWhat don't you like about W-Ring?  I was thinking about picking it up soon.
I was looking forward to W-Ring, too. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: Obfuscate on 11/22/2013, 12:47 PM
Re: W-Ring

It's not that it is horrible, and others may like it but for me everything was just average. Average graphics, average sound, average gameplay, nothing special about level design, bosses are average to below average, there are 5 weapons but none are that cool and one overpowers every boss. There are a couple sort of cool spots but I was looking forward to the game and wasn't really impressed.
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Post by: Nando on 11/22/2013, 03:11 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2013, 11:20 PM
Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 09/14/2013, 10:03 PMI've been playing Ninja Spirit the past 2 days. I'm stuck on the last part before the final boss. I just can't seem to figure out the pattern while free falling. I keep getting impaled by swords !!!
As soon as you go off the cliff, move to the left.  It still takes a bit of air dancing at first, but you'll get to an area near the left wall that is clear all the way down.

EDIT: Here's a video I recorded a little while back that shows the level. This starts right at the cliff jump:
http://youtu.be/A0qI4lWIndY?t=33s
what does the text at the very beginning read?
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Post by: awack on 11/23/2013, 05:29 AM
QuoteRe: W-Ring

It's not that it is horrible, and others may like it but for me everything was just average. Average graphics, average sound, average gameplay, nothing special about level design, bosses are average to below average, there are 5 weapons but none are that cool and one overpowers every boss. There are a couple sort of cool spots but I was looking forward to the game and wasn't really impressed.
Completely agree.
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Post by: esteban on 11/23/2013, 07:57 AM
Quote from: awack on 11/23/2013, 05:29 AM
QuoteRe: W-Ring

It's not that it is horrible, and others may like it but for me everything was just average. Average graphics, average sound, average gameplay, nothing special about level design, bosses are average to below average, there are 5 weapons but none are that cool and one overpowers every boss. There are a couple sort of cool spots but I was looking forward to the game and wasn't really impressed.
Completely agree.
I tried this game years ago via emulation I but don't remember a thing about it now.

It is Le Sad to hear it is so helplessly mediocre. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 11/23/2013, 12:00 PM
How do you guys feel about Final Blaster?  It smells a bit of mediocrity, but I dunno...something about it appeals to me...
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Post by: esteban on 11/23/2013, 12:27 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 11/23/2013, 12:00 PMHow do you guys feel about Final Blaster?  It smells a bit of mediocrity, but I dunno...something about it appeals to me...
I like it. It has many generic aspects to it, but it isn't a cakewalk and certainly isn't an "overexposed" title that everyone has played (so you feel like you're unearthing levels that time has forgotten...even by shoot-em-up fans).

It grows on you.

Of course, keep in mind that Armed Formation F/Armed F Formation/F Armed/FArmed also grew on me (I like the stupid game).

They share many parallels (some moments of "inspiration", if we are being nice, but a majority of each game features totally generic mechanics/enemies/AI/etc.)

Yet, despite this mediocrity of presentation, you keep going back and want to get a little bit further, and then they start growing on you...
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Post by: geise on 11/23/2013, 05:44 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 11/23/2013, 12:00 PMHow do you guys feel about Final Blaster?  It smells a bit of mediocrity, but I dunno...something about it appeals to me...
If it appeals to you that's all that matters.  I (along with punk) like Energy.  Others hate it, but if you find something you think you might like and it's cheap go for it.  You can always sell it latter if it's not your cup of tea.
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Post by: pixeljunkie on 11/24/2013, 01:51 PM
I've found that even some of the turds of the PCE/TG16 library I find some redeeming qualities in...enough to keep them.

That said, I am determined to complete Tale Spin lately. Read: masochist
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 11/24/2013, 02:59 PM
Speaking of "turds"... I played a bit of Samurai Ghost yesterday.  Damn, I wish I could play that game on the normal difficulty setting.  I get to the level where you have to outrun the lava & usually die there, or the level after.  It's a shame, as some of the later boss fights are really cool.
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Post by: esteban on 11/24/2013, 03:00 PM
Quote from: pixeljunkie on 11/24/2013, 01:51 PMI've found that even some of the turds of the PCE/TG16 library I find some redeeming qualities in...enough to keep them.

That said, I am determined to complete Tale Spin lately. Read: masochist
Tale Spin.

One of these days I'll play it in earnest.



Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 11/24/2013, 02:59 PMSpeaking of "turds"... I played a bit of Samurai Ghost yesterday.  Damn, I wish I could play that game on the normal difficulty setting.  I get to the level where you have to outrun the lava & usually die there, or the level after.  It's a shame, as some of the later boss fights are really cool.
I love Samurai Ghost, but it is challenging. I still struggle on bits I know (dodging the cloud boss who has lightning...I forget to hit him! So I spend a long time dodging and never actually attacking!)

I haven't figured everything out, but there are different paths in the game (did you know you can jump over gates?! Yup, you can. It's not even that tricky. So, sometimes a second, hidden gate lies behind the initial one at the end of a level).

Our fellow forum member NinjaSpirit beat this damn game many years ago, in 1/100 of the time it took me. He made it his goal to beat the damn thing and was much better than I could have been.

Anyway, there is hope, but, if you're like me and don't use FAQs/guides/videos, well...damn, you're in for some work.   :pcgs:
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Post by: Phase on 11/24/2013, 06:34 PM
Just started playing some Military Madness this weekend for the first time ...game ownz :D ..I'm addicted.
I like the music and sound but I have to keep the volume low for some reason ..to much repetition maybe?
Also I think the game would be a lot nicer with some damn color I know the story is on the moon but man its depressing, though not quite Legendary Axe 2 depressing :-#. I wish I would have bought this game back in the day. Also whats with time when playing this game, it must cause a problem with the space time continuum ..some sort of black hole? :-k

Are any of the remakes worth playing?
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/19/2013, 01:19 AM
Started playing Ys III today. big departure from Ys I & II but so far i really like it. Music is still just as bitchin as Ys I & II
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Post by: johnnykonami on 12/19/2013, 01:31 AM
I'm also playing through Military Madness, currently on RECTOS.  My first time playing through, and I love it, but some of those hard mode stages are a beast!  Finishing up a play through on Dragon's Curse as well, a game I beat dozens of times as a kid.  At the last boss.
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Post by: technozombie on 12/19/2013, 06:52 AM
I'm bouncing back and forth between Y's I&II and Soul Blazer on the SNES. My son loves the Y's music, and I'm finding the unconventional battle system to be pretty fun. After Xmas I think I'm going to buy Street Fighter 2.
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Post by: NightWolve on 12/19/2013, 07:59 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 12/19/2013, 06:52 AMMy son loves the Ys music,
Oh yeah, it's the best of any videogame I ever played. Nothing ever topped it overall - some tracks in FF games here and there mind you, but nothing overall. I recorded the best tracks from Ys I-III to cassette and used to listen to them in the car for years BITD. Of course now with my cell and a 16 GB card, I get to have 'em all the time in MP3 form.

This reminded me, here go some amazing fan arrangements of Ys tracks you likely enjoy. They are blindingly impressive!

https://www.ysutopia.net/special/fantracks/ (https://www.ysutopia.net/special/fantracks/)

I love the "02-Scaredsim-Medley-Morning" one; one minute into it is where it really gets good!
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Post by: geise on 12/19/2013, 02:11 PM
Nightwolve I loved it when you allowed us to use the CD Tracks from the turbo game into Ys Eternal on PC.  A very late thank you for that one.

BTW quite a few new guys in this thread.  Welcome!
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Post by: technozombie on 12/19/2013, 10:43 PM
Quote from: NightWolve on 12/19/2013, 07:59 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 12/19/2013, 06:52 AMMy son loves the Ys music,
Oh yeah, it's the best of any videogame I ever played. Nothing ever topped it overall - some tracks in FF games here and there mind you, but nothing overall. I recorded the best tracks from Ys I-III to cassette and used to listen to them in the car for years BITD. Of course now with my cell and a 16 GB card, I get to have 'em all the time in MP3 form.

This reminded me, here go some amazing fan arrangements of Ys tracks you likely enjoy. They are blindingly impressive!

Those are all great tracks, I saved all of them :O

https://www.ysutopia.net/special/fantracks/ (https://www.ysutopia.net/special/fantracks/)

I love the "02-Scaredsim-Medley-Morning" one; one minute into it is where it really gets good!
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Post by: roflmao on 12/20/2013, 03:00 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 12/19/2013, 06:52 AMI'm bouncing back and forth between Ys I&II and Soul Blazer on the SNES. My son loves the Ys music, and I'm finding the unconventional battle system to be pretty fun. After Xmas I think I'm going to buy Street Fighter 2.
When you get near the end, make sure you have a few different save slots going.  I just recently screwed myself while only using one save slot and got to the end boss with no way of beating him (I don't want to give spoilers here) and no way of going back to town and preparing for the end. :)
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Post by: bob on 12/20/2013, 10:44 AM
I am starting a new run of beyond shadowgate.  Love that game.
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Post by: technozombie on 12/20/2013, 06:03 PM
Thanks for the input roflmao, I'm almost done with Soul Blazer and I'm going to focus on Y's.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 12/20/2013, 06:11 PM
I'm about to get my Yawara on.  Jealous?  :mrgreen:

Of course you're not!
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/21/2013, 11:31 PM
Playing more Ys III.  Fuck the light statue boss. Took me like 30 minutes to beat him. I had to hide from the 5 crystals that would come out of the wall, then jump and take one swipe at a time. So annoying
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Post by: seieienbu on 12/22/2013, 07:42 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2013, 06:11 PMI'm about to get my Yawara on.  Jealous?  :mrgreen:

Of course you're not!
I won that from a contest on magicengine some years back.  Played through it once, wasn't a lot to really do but the story seemed pretty funny from what I could gather.
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/22/2013, 12:57 PM
Was just playing Mr. Heli, one of my first Hueys. I even 1CCed it for the first time!
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 12/30/2013, 12:26 AM
Gomola Speed
I FREAKING LOVE THIS GAME!!!
I'm at level 20 and will call it a night since the last 5 stages have no password system I need some time to concentrate. Totally awesome, addictive, fun, challenging game.
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Post by: esteban on 12/30/2013, 01:19 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/30/2013, 12:26 AMGomola Speed
I FREAKING LOVE THIS GAME!!!
I'm at level 20 and will call it a night since the last 5 stages have no password system I need some time to concentrate. Totally awesome, addictive, fun, challenging game.
Glad you joined the club, comrade. This game needs more love.  :pcgs:

Now change your wallpaper to something a bit more Gomolan:

 https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=15970
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 12/30/2013, 11:27 PM
I was playing King of Casino and I was up $15000 (I'm actually really good at this game) I mention it to my mom walking by and she grunts "too bad it's not real money" lol
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Post by: technozombie on 12/31/2013, 01:18 AM
I just finished part 1 of Ys. This is a great game although the back tracking in Darm Tower was a pain. Oh, the things I would have done to own this game as a kid.
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Post by: monads on 12/31/2013, 03:00 AM
Steam Hearts.  But I'm stuck on level 7!
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Post by: YANDMAN on 12/31/2013, 09:26 AM
Currently playing Neutopia, Final lap twin and Lords of thunder
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Post by: Obfuscate on 12/31/2013, 11:42 AM
Quote from: monads on 12/31/2013, 03:00 AMSteam Hearts.  But I'm stuck on level 7!
Awesome game, one of the most underrated shooters IMO - Tons of action, great music and bosses. I could probably help what are you stuck on? The Boss?
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Post by: monads on 12/31/2013, 03:51 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 12/31/2013, 11:42 AM
Quote from: monads on 12/31/2013, 03:00 AMSteam Hearts.  But I'm stuck on level 7!
Awesome game, one of the most underrated shooters IMO - Tons of action, great music and bosses. I could probably help what are you stuck on? The Boss?
Yeah, the Boss.  I think the last part, she flies horizontally across the screen shooting these oval beams which I have no part dodging while engaged in combat but then she fires off these spreading lasers that always seem to get me and/or that tracking/homing shot.  I thought maybe of just getting out of the way (upper screen/corner) when she fires off those lasers would be best instead of trying to dodge them?

It is a great shooter, tight controls and nice soundtrack.  I wasn't expecting much when I picked it up originally, needless to say I was quite surprised.
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Post by: monads on 12/31/2013, 09:56 PM
Passed it!!!  I switched to the male fighter ship and upgraded the 'V' weapon to max.    My favorite stage has gotta be level 6.  I love flying/dodging through an asteroid field to cool tunes :)
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Post by: Obfuscate on 01/01/2014, 09:55 PM
Quote from: monads on 12/31/2013, 09:56 PMPassed it!!!  I switched to the male fighter ship and upgraded the 'V' weapon to max.    My favorite stage has gotta be level 6.  I love flying/dodging through an asteroid field to cool tunes :)
Yes, I love stage 5 and 6, great tunes and action. Glad you beat the Boss. For me I memorize when she comes to the bottom and go in the top corner when she does then go back down. I don't follow back and forth when she shoots those blue energy ovals, I just avoid when she comes over me and keep shooting.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/02/2014, 02:33 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 12/31/2013, 01:18 AMI just finished part 1 of Ys. This is a great game although the back tracking in Darm Tower was a pain. Oh, the things I would have done to own this game as a kid.
Cracking game :-) I have just started to play through YS III
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/02/2014, 02:40 PM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 01/02/2014, 02:33 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 12/31/2013, 01:18 AMI just finished part 1 of Ys. This is a great game although the back tracking in Darm Tower was a pain. Oh, the things I would have done to own this game as a kid.
Cracking game :-) I have just started to play through YS III
I beat Ys III a few weeks ago. Really fun game, but is pretty easy and short. Still great though
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Post by: SuperPlay on 01/05/2014, 03:05 PM
I am currently giving Dead Moon another play.  The last time I played this I did not get around to completing it as I am shocking at shooters and I kept bombing out on the last level.

Maybe I will have better luck this time ;-)
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Post by: esteban on 01/05/2014, 04:41 PM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 01/05/2014, 03:05 PMI am currently giving Dead Moon another play.  The last time I played this I did not get around to completing it as I am shocking at shooters and I kept bombing out on the last level.

Maybe I will have better luck this time ;-)
BEWARE THE SKELETAL-CHICKEN.

That is all. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
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Post by: roflmao on 01/06/2014, 12:14 AM
I know it's been mentioned in other threads, but I'm currently playing through Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Bomberman '93.  So close to the end of BM93 I can taste it.  The last time I finished Cosmic Fantasy 2 was in the late 90s so it's been awhile.  Sadly, I sold my copy after beating it thinking I'd never have the urge to play through it again (so much grinding...) but time heals all wounds.  Thanks again to Duo_R for this copy.  It's fun to play through it again (though can be frustrating at parts and the manual isn't all that helpful).  Since it's one of only two turn-based jrpgs released on the turbo, it's definitely worth checking out.
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Post by: MrPoppy on 01/06/2014, 02:57 PM
What I've been playing, courtesy of Santa...

Dungeon Explorer: cool little action/RPG. Completed it with a fighter. Will definitely re-visit from time-to-time with other character classes.

Final Lap Twin: it's a pretty simple and repetitive game but the quest mode is a neat experience.

Image Fight: cool shooter, uber hard though. Only have gotten to level three, and that's using auto shot.
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Post by: rockleevk on 01/08/2014, 12:41 AM
Recently started "La Valeur" from Kogado Software Products, a PC-E CD game.
Its getting interesting by now.
First PC-E game i'm playing on the real thing(i emulated in the past), I recieved my PC-Engine Duo yesterday, now i'm going to explore all I can.

-rockleevk
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Post by: yoyo on 01/12/2014, 09:45 PM
I, too, have been playing the first Neutopia. I'm at the boss of the fifth medallion.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 01/13/2014, 12:25 AM
Been playing Youkaidouchuuki / 妖怪道中記
if Arino can beat it..... I know I can damnit!
Game Center CX S5 36 - Shadow Land (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xye0fw)
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Post by: yoyo on 01/13/2014, 02:52 AM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 01/13/2014, 12:25 AMBeen playing Youkaidouchuuki / 妖怪道中記
if Arino can beat it..... I know I can damnit!
Good luck with that one! I'm certain with enough dedication you'll be able to.
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Post by: MrPoppy on 01/28/2014, 11:39 PM
Right now, working on playing through the Wonderboy and Star Soldier series.

I've gotten to the last level of Wonderboy in Monster Land, wasn't able to get to the final boss yet. The part where you have to answer the quiz question has held me up a few times. I've taken to snapping pictures of the screen each time and by trial and error getting the questions right. I don't know if anyone else has done it but I'll eventually have all the right answers in pictures and can post them when I do.

Also been playing Super Star Soldier and Final Soldier. Beat FS but not SSS yet. I think I like SSS better, more balanced. The 2/5 minute modes are awesome though. I can see myself playing those for a long time. Any other games have those as standard options?
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Post by: bishopcruz on 01/29/2014, 12:49 AM
Been playing a fair bit of Gate of Thunder. Badass game, but I really such at shooters. It's kinda funny, when I finally beat a level I do it in one ship, mainly because the penalty for death is painful in the game. Still badass as all hell. Stage 3 here I come.
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Post by: reno5 on 01/29/2014, 11:39 AM
i'm playing Dragon Slayer: The legend of Heroes. I'm at chapter 4 level 30 for now. Oh and i just saw the option to switch to cd audio LOL. Love the music now !
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Post by: munchiaz on 01/29/2014, 02:20 PM
Playing popful main right now. Beat the first area so far. Haven't had any issues going through the game not knowing Japanese.
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Post by: MrPoppy on 01/29/2014, 03:51 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 01/29/2014, 02:20 PMPlaying popful main right now. Beat the first area so far. Haven't had any issues going through the game not knowing Japanese.
Sweet, that's definitely on my list.
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Post by: geise on 01/29/2014, 06:01 PM
Popful Mail is so awesome on PC-E!

Had the day off due to bad weather.  I finally went on a hunt and found my lost Buster Bros.  I came so close to beating it.  It's been a long while since I played through this.  Was nice to play and take a breather for a while.
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Post by: RoyVegas on 01/30/2014, 01:49 PM
Played some Pac-Land last night and my daughter jumped in on the fun. She had fun with it for awhile but she's a little bit more of a Bonk's Adventure fan and kept wanting to turn off poor underplayed Pac-Land.
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Post by: vexcollects on 01/30/2014, 10:57 PM
BLAZING LAZERS

why is this game so cheap to buy, but it is still one of the best shmups ever created? Sinistron costs more, but totally not as good. Can't figure it out. I guess it's just a common game.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/30/2014, 11:07 PM
Blazing Lazers > Sinistron, though I've been having fun with both recently.  I picked up Sinistron a few months ago, so it's still a "new" game to me (thanks again, tony!) and I've had Blazing Lazers pretty much from the get-go, and it's still fun to play!  I wonder if I'll still be playing Sinistron 20 years from now...  I know I'll still be playing Blazing Lazers.  I have a Blazing Lazers bead-art thingy I made in my cubicle at work. :)
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 01/30/2014, 11:59 PM
Blazing Lasers always calls me back.  It is a Perfect game.  There seriously isn't anything wrong with it.  R Type is owning me right now however.
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Post by: vexcollects on 01/31/2014, 12:03 AM
Also, how great is the Blazing Lazers music?? Seriously. It will get stuck in my head all day. I agree. It is a perfect game.
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Post by: esteban on 01/31/2014, 12:37 AM
Quote from: vexcollects on 01/31/2014, 12:03 AMAlso, how great is the Blazing Lazers music?? Seriously. It will get stuck in my head all day. I agree. It is a perfect game.
Fantastic soundtrack, truly.  :pcgs:
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 01/31/2014, 03:43 AM
For a launch title it has everything, it really should have been the pack in game.
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Post by: vexcollects on 01/31/2014, 01:33 PM
Yeah! Agreed. How great would it have been to get Blazing Lazers packed in with the US system instead of Keith Courage? Don't get me wrong, Keith Courage is fine, but BL may have helped the system sell more in North America. But...maybe I'm just blinded by my idiot love for anything TG/PCE.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 02/01/2014, 03:45 PM
I grabbed the first 6 medallions in Neutopia last night. Labyrinth 7 kicked my ass and after 6 hours or so getting there, I needed a break.
I have never played Neutopia all the way through. It reminds me of an old NES game, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Anybody else notice that?
 :-k
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Post by: Mzo on 02/01/2014, 05:50 PM
Quote from: galam on 02/01/2014, 03:45 PMI have never played Neutopia all the way through. It reminds me of an old NES game, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Anybody else notice that?
 :-k
It reminds me of the wholly original SMS game Golden Axe Warrior.
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Post by: wildfruit on 02/01/2014, 08:13 PM
Blazing lazers was the first tg16 game i ever played, last year. Having had no previous experience of the system i was very impressed.

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Post by: vexcollects on 02/02/2014, 02:04 AM
Tonight I played Populous (hucard) for 2 hours. Missed that game. Great fun. I love that they produced a special card (romram) for the ability to save your game. I wonder how many romram games were produced?
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Post by: wildfruit on 02/02/2014, 03:51 PM
Quote from: vexcollects on 02/02/2014, 02:04 AMTonight I played Populous (hucard) for 2 hours. Missed that game. Great fun. I love that they produced a special card (romram) for the ability to save your game. I wonder how many romram games were produced?
first pce game i got after getting a hu card converter. Its great





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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/03/2014, 11:46 AM
Quote from: vexcollects on 02/02/2014, 02:04 AMI love that they produced a special card (romram) for the ability to save your game. I wonder how many romram games were produced?
Zero games, not even Populous.  It doesn't save to the huey; the romram logo refers to it having additional working ram on the huey, which is unique to Populous.

The only huey to have save ram is the Tennokoe Bank.

Quote from: wildfruit on 02/02/2014, 03:51 PMSent from my Lumia 520 on Scabb Island using Tapatalk
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Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Dyna138 on 02/04/2014, 09:59 AM
I haven't turned on my Duo in awhile (shame on me) but I finally popped in my go to game Soldier Blade last night. Playthroughs of Splatterhouse, Bonk's Revenge and Legendary Axe II won't be far behind I think. Maybe it's finally time for me to play through some of the RPGs I've been saving like Mysterious Song.
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 02/04/2014, 05:46 PM
Quote from: galam on 02/01/2014, 03:45 PMI grabbed the first 6 medallions in Neutopia last night. Labyrinth 7 kicked my ass and after 6 hours or so getting there, I needed a break.
I have never played Neutopia all the way through. It reminds me of an old NES game, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Anybody else notice that?
 :-k
I think its because, while graphically, its a 16 bit game, it plays more like the original Zelda than Link to the Past. You are limited to the 4 cardinal directions, iirc. There is very little variation in the dungeons, unlike its sequel. The drops and power-ups feel somewhat limited in scope. In general, it just has more in common with LoZ than LttP, when you ignore the increased color palette.
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Post by: bob on 02/04/2014, 06:53 PM
^^ did you really think i was asking?
not trying to be a dick.  but thats funny.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 02/04/2014, 07:08 PM
My recent play- http://youtu.be/kZrQ6f6cfuQ
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Post by: DildoKKKobold on 02/04/2014, 08:04 PM
Quote from: galam on 02/04/2014, 06:53 PM^^ did you really think i was asking?
not trying to be a dick.  but thats funny.
Oh, I misread the question, lol. I thought you were saying "Remind me of the style of an old NES game" not "reminds me of a specific NES game" oops!

Joke

________



My head.
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Post by: geise on 02/04/2014, 08:42 PM
To me Zelda has nothing in common with Neutopia.

Neutopia:  Game I play

Zelda:  Game I do not play
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: vexcollects on 02/05/2014, 02:42 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/03/2014, 11:46 AMZero games, not even Populous.  It doesn't save to the huey; the romram logo refers to it having additional working ram on the huey, which is unique to Populous.

The only huey to have save ram is the Tennokoe Bank.
I was just going off of this blurb I found on the Internets. "As you've probably noticed, Populous comes on an unusual HuCard. Unlike Street Fighter 2, which was also released on a thick HuCard, Populous doesn't use this extra room to increase the game's size. This extra thickness is in reality supposed to hide a mini backup unit where players could save they game's progress. The back of the card is also different than your usual HuCard, and this backup specimen is even called a RomRam HuCard"

What you are saying makes more sense, since it is called romRAM. I guess that dude was mistaken.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: pulstar on 02/05/2014, 05:46 PM
At the moment I am currently playing...Twinbee. It's amazing how much the Famicom version put me off this game series, but I'm actually enjoying this one.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/05/2014, 10:47 PM
Quote from: pulstar on 02/05/2014, 05:46 PMAt the moment I am currently playing...Twinbee. It's amazing how much the Famicom version put me off this game series, but I'm actually enjoying this one.
I've been playing this some lately as well. 

I really suck at juggling bells and shooting down enemies.  I'm really good at shooting the bells past the color I want and completely missing the enemies, though.

Having said that, if you just want to see each of the levels (the later ones look AMAZING), I love that there's an Easy setting and you can crank up the # of lives and continues.
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Post by: GMO on 02/12/2014, 06:48 PM
Currently I am replaying Neutopia II as Koala making custom passwords. I pretty much play as TG16 I can get my hands on. I current have 42 TGCD original games. I am trying to get my hands on as many originals as I can.
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Post by: OldRover on 02/12/2014, 11:10 PM
Currently playing... Eternal Silence. :lol:
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Post by: wolfman on 02/13/2014, 03:03 PM
Populous mostly. And Victory Run inbetween for a change, although it sucks  :?
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Post by: roflmao on 02/15/2014, 09:16 PM
Lately for me it's been Parasol Stars, After Burner II, and Bonk's Adventure. I need to get in on the Somer Assault weekly game.
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Post by: InfraMan on 02/15/2014, 09:49 PM
I just finished up Spriggan, which was awesome... I'll probably play through it a couple more times with different weapon combinations just to see which I like the best.

After that I think I'll start a Valis I-IV run, which is something I've really been looking forward to. I've only ever played the inferior Genesis/Mega Drive versions until now.  8)
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Post by: Mzo on 02/16/2014, 12:29 AM
Just beat Valis.  That last guy was a real piece of shit, especially since dying on him (first time I ever saw that boss!) means you start the stage over with no weapons.  I got really, really good at doing the stage but the best you can have going in the fight is ONE power-up, which then goes away if you die, and you are NOT going to melee this dude's two forms to death.

Some bullshit!
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Post by: InfraMan on 02/16/2014, 11:03 AM
Quote from: Mzo on 02/16/2014, 12:29 AMJust beat Valis.  That last guy was a real piece of shit, especially since dying on him (first time I ever saw that boss!) means you start the stage over with no weapons.  I got really, really good at doing the stage but the best you can have going in the fight is ONE power-up, which then goes away if you die, and you are NOT going to melee this dude's two forms to death.

Some bullshit!
Awesome... well, I have that to look forward to I guess.  8-[

Which Valis is that, btw?
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Post by: Mzo on 02/16/2014, 12:17 PM
Quote from: InfraMan on 02/16/2014, 11:03 AMAwesome... well, I have that to look forward to I guess.  8-[

Which Valis is that, btw?
Oh, I didn't number it because it's the PC Engine CD port of the first game that came out after all the other games.  I'm pretty sure it was the last Valis game ever made (aside from the hentai one =X).  It definitely has the highest production values.

It's easier if you already know the level and the fight and come in powered up from the previous stage but I wasn't going to start the game over from scratch.

PS - don't forget about all the different types of magic like I did!  The shield is super useful.
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Post by: GohanX on 02/16/2014, 12:32 PM
I just got Valis 1 and 4, I'll have to give it a shot.
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Post by: InfraMan on 02/16/2014, 12:37 PM
Cool, thanks for the heads-up!
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Post by: bishopcruz on 02/16/2014, 10:07 PM
Currently playing Dragon Slayer, man there is something about Falcom that can turn games that should be kinda assy, like this one, into far more than the sum of their parts. The localization itself doesn't actually seem too bad either, with the worst part about it being the changed names, which always annoys me, and the horrible horrible VO. Man it is just laughably bad.

Still I do like that the story is actually about a dude being pro-active for once, and a bad guy who doesn't at least at first seem all powerful. Still lots of little issues. WAY too many battles for one, and  annoying enemy patterns. That said, I am having a blast with it. The world feels quite alive for a game of that era, and cool things like following an army to retake a castle are just plain neat.
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Post by: reno5 on 02/17/2014, 10:44 AM
I just finished Dragon Slayer and almost did Ys Book I in one sitting. I'm only missing the 6th book in the tower.

Had a great time with Dragon Slayer, and for a first time with Ys I i really like it even if pretty simple.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/11/2014, 02:20 AM
I got PC Engine Ys 3 recently.  I always figured that the intro's translation of Adol defeating an Alien was pretty wonky and what do you know!  The intro was actually talking about how a hero in the past defeated an evil monster!  Good work, early video game translators!
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Post by: thesteve on 03/11/2014, 03:32 AM
Ys1&2 just got 2nd book, I need to lvl up some before mine floor3 boss 2

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Post by: wolfman on 03/11/2014, 05:53 AM
Shapeshifter. Just unlocked the Shark.  :twisted:
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Post by: wildo2ne on 03/11/2014, 01:50 PM
currently working on Dragons Curse
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Post by: johnnykonami on 03/11/2014, 03:47 PM
I'm like a lifer Japanese student, but I was thinking I would play some graphic adventures to help me along with my reading.  I was considering  Bubble Gum Crash, are there any other good Japanese Hu-Cards worth a look as far as that type of game goes?
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Post by: schweaty on 03/11/2014, 04:24 PM
Legendary Axe.  The Pits of Madness are driving me nuts.  Just when I figure out the patterns for all the monsters up to that point, they throw brand new ones at me.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 03/11/2014, 04:51 PM
Quote from: schweaty on 03/11/2014, 04:24 PMLegendary Axe.  The Pits of Madness are driving me nuts.  Just when I figure out the patterns for all the monsters up to that point, they throw brand new ones at me. 
I credit Legendary Axe with laying the foundation for my current gaming ability.  That game is pretty satisfying to beat once you get it down.  Is that stage 2 you're talking about?
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Post by: schweaty on 03/11/2014, 05:04 PM
Its the last stage.  In Room L they throw a bunch of brand new beasties at you.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 03/11/2014, 05:10 PM
Quote from: schweaty on 03/11/2014, 05:04 PMIts the last stage.  In Room L they throw a bunch of brand new beasties at you.
I can't remember any of the names of the stages, which I'm guessing are listed out in the manual.  It's fitting the Pits of Madness are driving you nuts (mad?) though.  Good luck with beating it!  I was always impressed with that last boss.
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Post by: LS650 on 03/11/2014, 11:19 PM
I've been playing a lot of Military Madness lately.
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Post by: geise on 03/12/2014, 07:34 AM
Last Turbo game I played was Bomberman "original"  Not the best Bomberman game but it's still my personal favorite.  I think it's nostalgia, but that's the one I played the most.  Even more so than 93 for some reason.
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Post by: technozombie on 03/12/2014, 11:49 PM
Woot I finally beat Ys 1 and 2. The last boss was tough. I never thought I'd play an rpg that required dodging reflexes like a shooter lol. Curious what is the normal level to beat it? I was 60.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 03/13/2014, 01:52 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 03/12/2014, 11:49 PMWoot I finally beat Ys 1 and 2. The last boss was tough. I never thought I'd play an rpg that required dodging reflexes like a shooter lol. Curious what is the normal level to beat it? I was 60.
I had beaten it on Duo back in the day too, but recently I had a bitch of a time beating the nightmare mode on the PC version.  Vagullion is where I really got stuck (the bat boss) and Dark Fact was a bit of a pain too.  Later, I found out that I was victim of a full screen/framerate bug that caused the enemies to move around faster than they should.  So I actually ended up beating them both in hyperspeed basically after hundreds of tries of practice.  Watch out for that if you ever play on Steam!
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/13/2014, 01:56 AM
Finished Ys 3.  Yeah, I liked the Japanese voice acting a lot better than the English, go figure.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 03/13/2014, 04:18 PM
I've giving Turrican another go as I just can't believe it's that bad.

It's that bad :(
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Post by: esadajr on 03/14/2014, 04:25 PM
played Valis 4 last night, I'm having some trouble timing the jumps.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/15/2014, 03:09 AM
Ran through Bloody Wolf again, WHAT A GAME!!!!  It's perfect!
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Post by: roflmao on 03/15/2014, 08:58 PM
My son and I spent a good chunk of this afternoon playing Bomberman '93 & '94 today.  Battle Game = Good times. :D
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 03/17/2014, 04:54 AM
I've been playing some two-on-two Hit the Ice with a few buddies lately. It's a damn fun, albeit still utterly craptastic, experience when playing with other people.  :D
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 03/17/2014, 04:58 AM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 01/30/2014, 11:59 PMBlazing Lasers always calls me back.  It is a Perfect game.  There seriously isn't anything wrong with it.  R Type is owning me right now however.
R-Rype is slowly becoming the bane of my gaming existence  ](*,)
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Post by: Nando on 03/17/2014, 04:32 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 03/17/2014, 04:58 AM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 01/30/2014, 11:59 PMBlazing Lasers always calls me back.  It is a Perfect game.  There seriously isn't anything wrong with it.  R Type is owning me right now however.
R-Rype is slowly becoming the bane of my gaming existence  ](*,)
The Arcade game bullied all my money to it when I was young. Luckily I have the huey now...it still kicking my ass, yet I keep on going back.

I recently tried R-Type 3 on the SFC. Cool game, very well done, but there's just so much good with the original.
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Post by: IrishNinja on 03/17/2014, 04:53 PM
while only the hucard part of my Duo-R was working, i was mostly messing with Bloody Wolf (and a new copy of R-Type, thanks Mzo!), now that the disc is working is Akumajo time!
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Post by: ahuffman on 03/17/2014, 06:24 PM
Been playing a lot of Blazing Lazers lately, such an awesome game!
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/17/2014, 08:47 PM
I'm a big fan of R-type.  That being said it took me 20 years to finally beat that game.
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Post by: munchiaz on 03/18/2014, 02:58 PM
played some Sapphire a few nights ago. Will play again to try and get a higher score for the game of the week thread.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 03/18/2014, 05:12 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/15/2014, 03:09 AMRan through Bloody Wolf again, WHAT A GAME!!!!  It's perfect! 
Yeah it is basically a 80's action movie in hucard form, including the bodybuilder heroes and their "muscle enhancing tablets" lol. One of my favorite US games, including R-Type, Veigues and Silent Debuggers.
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 03/20/2014, 11:28 PM
Just took a break from:
(https://i.imgur.com/XLNh9Di.jpg)
For:
(https://i.imgur.com/8kC9Wnk.jpg)
Now, back to:
(https://i.imgur.com/R8ksnal.jpg)
Then:
(https://i.imgur.com/X85USpJ.gif)
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Post by: thesteve on 03/21/2014, 03:13 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 03/12/2014, 11:49 PMWoot I finally beat Ys 1 and 2. The last boss was tough. I never thought I'd play an rpg that required dodging reflexes like a shooter lol. Curious what is the normal level to beat it? I was 60.
anything special needed to fight last boss?
i was getting my but kicked way too bad
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Post by: technozombie on 03/21/2014, 04:48 AM
Quote from: thesteve on 03/21/2014, 03:13 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 03/12/2014, 11:49 PMWoot I finally beat Ys 1 and 2. The last boss was tough. I never thought I'd play an rpg that required dodging reflexes like a shooter lol. Curious what is the normal level to beat it? I was 60.
anything special needed to fight last boss?
i was getting my but kicked way too bad
You are pretty much required to have the goddess ring equipped when fighting him. It slows down have fast your magic drains when using the magic shield staff or whatever its called. Also, you may need all the Cleria equipment, just like you needed the Silver stuff in book 1.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/21/2014, 12:07 PM
Just started Dracula X, decent game.  Never played it before.  I really enjoy the Holy Water Animation after it is thrown.  I like the massive effort on this game, particularly the scrolling.  The Controls are very fluid and I love doing back flips.  I'm up to the Wolf Boss and I feel his sprite could have been better but overall I'm impressed.
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Post by: wildfruit on 03/21/2014, 02:03 PM
Just about to get some 2 player dungeon explorer down
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/21/2014, 02:23 PM
Just got Cadash in the mail.  All of a sudden it seems that my weekend is booked.
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Post by: roflmao on 03/21/2014, 09:21 PM
I played some 2 player Double Dungeons with my son earlier this week.  I haven't played that game co-op in ages.  It's nice to be able to wail away on the boss together, but the rest is chore-worthy and better suited for single player.  With a bit of tweaking, the game could have been so much better.  I still love it and the music is awesome (the little that's there)!
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 03/21/2014, 10:28 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/21/2014, 02:23 PMJust got Cadash in the mail.  All of a sudden it seems that my weekend is booked.
Plan on beating it with every character? :3
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/22/2014, 01:05 AM
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 03/21/2014, 10:28 PMPlan on beating it with every character? :3
Actually, I've never played more than 5 minutes of it before.  Me and a friend are playing it together, our first goal is to just beat it.  We'll see what happens after that.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 03/22/2014, 04:17 PM
I've beaten Cadash twice now.  Once with the Ninja and once with the Wizard.
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 03/22/2014, 07:40 PM
Wish Cadash was longer.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/22/2014, 07:56 PM
Just Started Dynastic Hero.  I've completely overlooked and ignored the Wonder Boy Series, what a tragic error on my part!
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 03/23/2014, 02:28 AM
At this exact moment I'm playing some good'ol Gate of Thunder. Hands down my favorite SCD on the system!
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Post by: SuperPlay on 03/23/2014, 03:01 PM
Started to have a play of YS IV today, applied the patches (English text and Audio Dub) to my Japanese copy.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13136.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13136.0)

Got through to Selceta Forest so far.

Great game  :D
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 03/24/2014, 01:24 AM
I've been playing New Adventure Island again. This time I'm attempting to beat the entire game on my own as the only time I passed it completely was a co op effort with a buddy of mine taking turns on all the levels. This is a great game as it dose not seem to become old or boring like other games can feel. Once I receive my Duo-r back from having some fine tuning done to it I will continue with finishing off Y's Book 1 &  2 ...
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Post by: Mishran on 03/24/2014, 09:52 PM
Finished Bonk's Revenge yet again and played some Blazing Lazers. Popped in Boxy Boy and played up to stage 37 until my sorry ass got stumped and shut it off. Wrote down the password, so I'll continue where I left off another time.
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Post by: jeffhlewis on 03/24/2014, 10:09 PM
I just fired up Ranma 1/2, then immediately regretted it
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Post by: dallaspattern on 03/24/2014, 10:13 PM
Broke out some Final Lap Twin tonight.
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Post by: technozombie on 03/25/2014, 05:37 PM
Fantasy Zone, I can't beat the last boss. I guess I'm going to have to watch a youtube video. Those things that come out,one always moves straight for me and kills me. Also, just curious and I'm sure this has been asked before but is it consider cheating to use the turbo switch?
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Post by: dallaspattern on 03/25/2014, 10:53 PM
That's a rough one, you've got to get through all the other bosses right before it too eh?
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Post by: technozombie on 03/26/2014, 09:34 PM
Yeah, but I don't really have a problem with those, I usually only die once for all of them. Oddly enough I die the most on boss number 2 because the balls that fall down are constantly flickering and its hard to focus on exactly where they are.  I can get to  the very end when those little face things come out but they get faster and faster. I can never dodge the last one.
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Post by: geise on 03/27/2014, 01:06 PM
R-Type.  Will be making a high score thread soon.  I can't believe there isn't one, or else I am blind.  Yeah, probably blind. 8)
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Post by: thesteve on 03/27/2014, 11:19 PM
ys 1&2 clear
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Post by: geise on 03/28/2014, 08:15 AM
Nice, Steve!  What did you think of Ys after beating it?
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 03/28/2014, 10:58 AM
Raiden before bed time on the Express.  I now can get to the second stage boss without losing a life, however I completely fall apart on that bastard.

I'll keep on trying...
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/28/2014, 03:39 PM
Trying again on Cadash.  Preeeetty sure I'll finish it this weekend, afterward I'll start over on a new character.
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Post by: InfraMan on 03/28/2014, 04:14 PM
Quote from: thesteve on 03/27/2014, 11:19 PMys 1&2 clear
Hey cool, I just finished Ys I & II also! I really enjoyed both of them, but I think I prefer Book I... they went a little overboard on the maze-like layouts of Book II. Thank god real life isn't that confusing, or I'd never make it to the bathroom in time.

My favorite part was the transition from I to II. I can only imagine how mind-blowing that scene must have been for early adopters back in the day.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: thesteve on 03/28/2014, 06:24 PM
I liked the ys1 ending
Ys2 ending was a bit of a let down
Ys2 end boss was tough only due to my lack of speed combined with his teleporting
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Post by: roflmao on 03/28/2014, 10:56 PM
I made it to the bubble stage of Blazing Lazers this evening on my Express tonight. Good times.
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Post by: esteban on 03/29/2014, 03:45 AM
Quote from: guest on 03/28/2014, 10:56 PMI made it to the bubble stage of Blazing Lazers this evening on my Express tonight. Good times.
I find that stage to be very relaxing. For real. Therapeutic.  :pcgs:
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Post by: roflmao on 03/29/2014, 09:45 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/29/2014, 03:45 AM
Quote from: guest on 03/28/2014, 10:56 PMI made it to the bubble stage of Blazing Lazers this evening on my Express tonight. Good times.
I find that stage to be very relaxing. For real. Therapeutic.  :pcgs:
Maybe if you don't start it with the pea shooter.  I had a pretty rough time with it this time around.  I don't play it on the Express as much as I probably should. :p
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Post by: majors on 03/31/2014, 09:08 AM
Got to the boss rush on Rabio Lepus Special but ran out of continues and patience.

Playing Xserd...got to 4th stage but too many of my mechs got wasted on prior stages so I'm re-doing the earlier ones to beat them with zero losses. It's no M. Madness,  but will fill the void until I get Neo Nec some day.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 03/31/2014, 01:51 PM
Last night I started playing some Bonks Adventure. I had totally forgot how much fun this game is. lol I only got to the third stage last night. Gonna give it another go later on today. Hopefully I'll be able to beat it as I've only accomplished that once well over 10 years ago. It seems to be a hell of a lot harder then I remember it being. Wish me look and here I go again !!!
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Post by: gamerslife on 04/03/2014, 03:10 PM
Shapeshifter is the focus right now trying to beat it but by the time i get to the sewers my lifes are all but gone so i keep starting over at the temple with 9 lives until i get to the sewers with atleast 7 im not going further....lol
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 04/03/2014, 03:41 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 03/28/2014, 10:58 AMRaiden before bed time on the Express.  I now can get to the second stage boss without losing a life, however I completely fall apart on that bastard.

I'll keep on trying...
And I only seem to be getting worse...  :(
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Post by: esteban on 04/03/2014, 04:32 PM
Quote from: majors on 03/31/2014, 09:08 AMGot to the boss rush on Rabio Lepus Special but ran out of continues and patience.

Playing Xserd...got to 4th stage but too many of my mechs got wasted on prior stages so I'm re-doing the earlier ones to beat them with zero losses. It's no M. Madness,  but will fill the void until I get Neo Nec some day.
Some of the bosses are frustrating for me. I tend to make sloppy mistakes. I have yet to master Rabio Lepus—I think I better experiment with new methods/tactics.

You have inspired me, comrade.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 04/04/2014, 02:44 AM
Completed a run at Power Golf. It was last Sunday morning, I was alone at home and the sun was shining through the windows. Quite  relaxing moment relly.
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Post by: schweaty on 04/04/2014, 08:07 AM
Just finished the english patched Rondo.  that was a pleasant experience.  =D>
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 04/09/2014, 12:21 AM
Been playing military madness. Awesome strategy game! Blazing lazers and galaga 90 are some other favorites!!
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 04/13/2014, 11:02 PM
Quote from: schweaty on 04/04/2014, 08:07 AMJust finished the english patched Rondo.  that was a pleasant experience.  =D>
I just got that too, about half way through, that Bat to Medusa to Mummy to Frank boss is killing me.


I also just beat this, great game but anyone who pays the full price for this is nuts.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/evilevo8/Classic%20Game%20Pickups/IMG_3453_zpsd916201d.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/evilevo8/media/Classic%20Game%20Pickups/IMG_3453_zpsd916201d.jpg.html)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/evilevo8/Classic%20Game%20Pickups/IMG_3452_zpsc2079a40.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/evilevo8/media/Classic%20Game%20Pickups/IMG_3452_zpsc2079a40.jpg.html)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a104/evilevo8/Classic%20Game%20Pickups/IMG_3455_zps08af94da.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/evilevo8/media/Classic%20Game%20Pickups/IMG_3455_zps08af94da.jpg.html)
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Post by: geise on 04/14/2014, 09:21 AM
Congrats on beating it.   You might want to give a spoiler alert for anyone that doesn't want to see the ending yet and hasn't completed it.
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Post by: bob on 04/14/2014, 10:45 AM
Quote from: geise on 04/14/2014, 09:21 AMCongrats on beating it.   You might want to give a spoiler alert for anyone that doesn't want to see the ending yet and hasn't completed it.
no shit.  what the fuck?  there is a whole thread on completing games.  this isnt it.
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Post by: warpig227 on 04/14/2014, 09:56 PM
playing bloody wolf. theres something about that game i can't get enough of lol
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 04/15/2014, 01:34 AM
Quote from: warpig227 on 04/14/2014, 09:56 PMplaying bloody wolf. theres something about that game i can't get enough of lol
It's so good, I love it very much.  Keep at it, it begs you to keep going.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 04/15/2014, 01:05 PM
Over the weekend I finally scored on a Arcade card pro, so now I'm able to play some Sapphire. This game absolutely rocks !! Great game play, amazing graphics and kick ass music !!

(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o769/Willza562/20140415_090139_zps20bcbcbc.jpg) (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/Willza562/media/20140415_090139_zps20bcbcbc.jpg.html)

(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o769/Willza562/20140415_091037_zpsa87b5f8b.jpg) (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/Willza562/media/20140415_091037_zpsa87b5f8b.jpg.html)

(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o769/Willza562/20140415_091143_zpsc4f6c19b.jpg) (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/Willza562/media/20140415_091143_zpsc4f6c19b.jpg.html)
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 04/15/2014, 05:45 PM
Playing some Ordyne as I always seem to glance over it.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/01/2014, 09:35 PM
The last couple of evenings, I've been playing some Military Madness with my son.  We're both totally getting into it again.  This morning when I woke up, his room had been turned into a battlefield with a "Blue" army and a "Green" army.  It was a good morning. :D
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Post by: Bernie on 05/01/2014, 09:38 PM
You should play Vasteel....on your Turbo Duo....   :)
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Post by: roflmao on 05/01/2014, 09:43 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 05/01/2014, 09:38 PMYou should play Vasteel....on your Turbo Duo....   :)
If only I had Vasteel.  One of these days! ;)
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 05/02/2014, 01:45 AM
Quote from: Bernie on 05/01/2014, 09:38 PMYou should play Vasteel....on your Turbo Duo....   :)
I have no idea how to play these types of games.  I started it up, watched the full intro, picked a brother, then just turned the game off.  Hell of an intro but I have no idea wtf is going on.


Also I just beat Rondo of Blood,  96% complete all on my own and only 22 continues ;)  The game became CAKE when I got Maria, I need to go back and beat it with the main protagonist.  Great music, a real toe tapper.
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Post by: bob on 05/03/2014, 09:33 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2014, 09:43 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 05/01/2014, 09:38 PMYou should play Vasteel....on your Turbo Duo....   :)
If only I had Vasteel.  One of these days! ;)
I'll lend it to you for a month if you will get some play out of it. I have no manual for it though.
PM me if interested.

I beat Valis II last night
...then 3 levels of bravoman
...then 3 innings of world class baseball
...then a couple levels of bomberman
...then 1 hole of jack n cd golf
...then the first dungeon of neutopia II
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Post by: wolfman on 05/03/2014, 03:04 PM
Shapeshifter - final Bosses battle. Still trying to survive it...

Bomberman 93 - for a change before bedtime  :mrgreen:
Splash Lake
Nectaris the whole afternoon, past level 12. Now its getting harder...
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 05/03/2014, 06:43 PM
Magical Chase (Thanks to Mister Chops!)

This game really IS short, wow!

I think its really fun, though. And. That. Music.

Totally stuck in my head, like alot.

Yay!
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Post by: roflmao on 05/04/2014, 12:43 AM
Quote from: galam on 05/03/2014, 09:33 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2014, 09:43 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 05/01/2014, 09:38 PMYou should play Vasteel....on your Turbo Duo....   :)
If only I had Vasteel.  One of these days! ;)
I'll lend it to you for a month if you will get some play out of it. I have no manual for it though.
PM me if interested.

I beat Valis II last night
...then 3 levels of bravoman
...then 3 innings of world class baseball
...then a couple levels of bomberman
...then 1 hole of jack n cd golf
...then the first dungeon of neutopia II
Sounds like you you had quite the night of obey!  SWEET!  Thank you for the loan offer on Vasteel.  I may ping you about that sometime in the future, but right now I'm invested in Military Madness and it'll probably take me at least a month to finish. :) Game time is at a premium, and most of that time I'm spending with my lil, so we often take turns.  For a game like Military Madness (or Vasteel) we'd  only get one turn each before it's time to turn off the tv.
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Post by: Mzo on 05/04/2014, 03:50 AM
Beat Riot Zone as both characters today.  I want to love the game because it's Westone but it's really not very good.  Single player, limited move set, no weapons, and the seriously most fucked-up walking animations I have ever seen.  I don't think these guys have ever seen human beings move around.

Still fun, though!
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 05/04/2014, 05:50 AM
Quote from: Mzo on 05/04/2014, 03:50 AMthe seriously most fucked-up walking animations I have ever seen.  I don't think these guys have ever seen human beings move around.
They were definitely ahead of their time. By that I mean they had access to a time machine and that walk is a future trend started by "Nintendo-ees."

"I had a dream..."

- - - Hailing Luther Things, Jr.

(https://i.imgur.com/SnYeraq.jpg)
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Post by: roflmao on 05/04/2014, 06:37 PM
I finally sat down with Ys IV this afternoon and spent a fair chunk of time playing it.  All I can say is "Wow!"
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Post by: synbiosfan on 05/04/2014, 09:58 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2014, 06:37 PMI finally sat down with Ys IV this afternoon and spent a fair chunk of time playing it.  All I can say is "Wow!"
I've yet to finish Y's I & II but I want to get to IV badly. I played only a little of IV to get a taste and I'm looking forward to having it next in the queue.

Sprinkle in a little Splatterhouse & Blazing Lazers and that's my gaming as of late.
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 05/05/2014, 10:04 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2014, 06:37 PMI finally sat down with Ys IV this afternoon and spent a fair chunk of time playing it.  All I can say is "Wow!"
What on earth is going on in that intro? I only have the PC Engine version, and I was clueless why those two guys were fighting.

I don't *need* to know English for this game, do I?
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Post by: seieienbu on 05/05/2014, 10:43 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 10:04 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2014, 06:37 PMI finally sat down with Ys IV this afternoon and spent a fair chunk of time playing it.  All I can say is "Wow!"
What on earth is going on in that intro? I only have the PC Engine version, and I was clueless why those two guys were fighting.

I don't *need* to know English for this game, do I?
It's the last fight from Ys 2.  If you haven't played Ys books 1 and 2 yet, I'd recommend you play them before 4.  And if you want to play 4 in English you're in luck, there's a completed translation patch you can download and get all the plot enjoyment you'd otherwise miss out on.
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Post by: Ninja16608 on 05/05/2014, 11:01 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/05/2014, 10:43 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 10:04 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2014, 06:37 PMI finally sat down with Ys IV this afternoon and spent a fair chunk of time playing it.  All I can say is "Wow!"
What on earth is going on in that intro? I only have the PC Engine version, and I was clueless why those two guys were fighting.

I don't *need* to know English for this game, do I?
It's the last fight from Ys 2.  If you haven't played Ys books 1 and 2 yet, I'd recommend you play them before 4.  And if you want to play 4 in English you're in luck, there's a completed translation patch you can download and get all the plot enjoyment you'd otherwise miss out on.
Could you PM me where i can find this translation I love the Y's series and only played up to 3 on the SNES i believe it was.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 05/05/2014, 11:49 AM
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/05/2014, 11:01 AMCould you PM me where i can find this translation?
You can get the patch from NightWolve (http://www.ysutopia.net/projects/ys4/).  If you're looking for a prepatched ISO, do it via PMs.
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Post by: seieienbu on 05/05/2014, 02:53 PM
Check out this thread here

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13136.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13136.0)
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Post by: mossman43 on 05/05/2014, 05:05 PM
Jackie F**kin' Chan!!
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 05/06/2014, 12:22 AM
Quote from: mossman43 on 05/05/2014, 05:05 PMJackie F**kin' Chan!!
If you haven't already, try the original NES ver. and then compare. Its wow. :3
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 05/06/2014, 05:13 AM
Vigilante! FTW!!!
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/06/2014, 11:46 AM
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/03/2014, 06:43 PMMagical Chase (Thanks to Mister Chops!)

This game really IS short, wow!

I think its really fun, though. And. That. Music.

Totally stuck in my head, like alot.

Yay!
What difficulty level did you play the game at?  If I remember correctly, 'Easy' mode only lets you play the first 3-4 levels, so you must play the game at 'Normal' or 'Hard' to be able to play through the entire game.
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Post by: mossman43 on 05/06/2014, 06:56 PM
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/06/2014, 12:22 AM
Quote from: mossman43 on 05/05/2014, 05:05 PMJackie F**kin' Chan!!
If you haven't already, try the original NES ver. and then compare. Its wow. :3
Absolutely!  I own the NES one as well and the TG Jackie would kick NES Jackie's ass!!
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 05/07/2014, 02:04 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/06/2014, 11:46 AMWhat difficulty level did you play the game at?  If I remember correctly, 'Easy' mode only lets you play the first 3-4 levels, so you must play the game at 'Normal' or 'Hard' to be able to play through the entire game.
Normal, sillybilly. It's still short-ishesesesesesssssss. Couldn't beat the last boss, though, well, could've maybe, but gave up.

Quote from: mossman43 on 05/06/2014, 06:56 PMAbsolutely!  I own the NES one as well and the TG Jackie would kick NES Jackie's ass!!
Yeah!
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Post by: Teknoman on 05/12/2014, 07:18 PM
Legendary Axe. Finally figured out the pattern to avoiding the dreaded monkey pit (so annoying!) but then after getting past the final maze...I choked on the last boss.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/13/2014, 10:09 AM
ys III.... er Wanderers from Wise three!!

Played some of both US and import versions.  I like the PCE-Japanese version a bit better.
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Post by: esteban on 05/13/2014, 05:04 PM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 05/13/2014, 10:09 AMys III.... er Wanderers from Wise three!!

Played some of both US and import versions.  I like the PCE-Japanese version a bit better.
Explain. I've only played USA version.
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Post by: synbiosfan on 05/16/2014, 04:47 PM
None and I'm unhappy about it. The 2 systems I decided to keep (Duo-R & TE) are off being modded.

I hadn't finished Y's I & II and I miss my regular go to Splatterhouse.

I really wish I hadn't sold my old TG-16.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :cry:
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/16/2014, 06:37 PM
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/16/2014, 04:47 PMNone and I'm unhappy about it. The 2 systems I decided to keep (Duo-R & TE) are off being modded.

I hadn't finished Ys I & II and I miss my regular go to Splatterhouse.

I really wish I hadn't sold my old TG-16.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :cry:
I know the feeling. I had sent mine off just recently, turbo withdrawals are the worst.

Got it back right after finals though. So it was perfect. I am strictly Turbo dedicated this summer :)
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Post by: synbiosfan on 05/18/2014, 12:06 PM
I know I have way too much stuff. I'm selling a bunch of Saturn games and I was looking for a filler box.  I saw the perfect box and when I opened it, I saw 2 rf units for the TG-16, a system, ac power and a turbo tap.

I guess I will be playing while my other goodies are modded.

Splatterhouse here I come!
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Post by: reson8er on 05/18/2014, 01:29 PM
I literally just finished playing Kaze Kiri on PC engine. Have been on a serious ninja game binge lately.
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Post by: Ninja16608 on 05/18/2014, 04:02 PM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/18/2014, 01:29 PMI literally just finished playing Kaze Kiri on PC engine. Have been on a serious ninja game binge lately.
Great game I love how fluid the animations are. Plus NINJAS ROCK!!!!!
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Post by: wolfman on 05/18/2014, 04:08 PM
Just finished Last Alert....man that game is easier than I thought!

Still stuck on KAISER Map in Nectaris...tough nut to crack, I can say.

Shapshifter still waiting to be completed.
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Post by: InfraMan on 05/18/2014, 08:21 PM
Currently working my way through Exile: Wicked Phenomenon. The stories of its impossible difficulty are greatly exaggerated, but it's definitely got some weird spikes.
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Post by: bob on 05/18/2014, 08:46 PM
As i wait patiently for an arcade card, i just played a round of CARE4DATA on magic engine and really enjoyed it.
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Post by: OldRover on 05/19/2014, 01:03 AM
Quote from: InfraMan on 05/18/2014, 08:21 PMCurrently working my way through Exile: Wicked Phenomenon. The stories of its impossible difficulty are greatly exaggerated, but it's definitely got some weird spikes.
I can tell you're not far into it. ;)
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Post by: Dyna138 on 05/19/2014, 08:24 AM
Playing through Dragon Slayer now and hitting up Godzilla on the side. Just saw the new Godzilla Friday and it's put me in the mood for some Godzilla action. :)
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Post by: InfraMan on 05/19/2014, 04:14 PM
Quote from: OldRover on 05/19/2014, 01:03 AM
Quote from: InfraMan on 05/18/2014, 08:21 PMCurrently working my way through Exile: Wicked Phenomenon. The stories of its impossible difficulty are greatly exaggerated, but it's definitely got some weird spikes.
I can tell you're not far into it. ;)
I just got to Baghdad after a couple of bosses attacked me in the previous town. I'm not sure how long the game is, but I think I'm pretty far into it.

I'm actually enjoying it more than the first one so far. :-$
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/19/2014, 05:09 PM
Devil's Crush on the Express.  Just too much fun!!
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Post by: technozombie on 05/19/2014, 07:52 PM
I just started playing Gate of Thunder. At first I thought it was really hard, then after a few continues I started to understand the gameplay and its a really fun game. On my last play I got through the 3rd stage and only died once. On the 4th stage I got my ass handed to me lol.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 05/19/2014, 09:53 PM
China--Fucking--Warrior!
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Post by: reson8er on 05/20/2014, 12:12 PM
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/18/2014, 04:02 PM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/18/2014, 01:29 PMI literally just finished playing Kaze Kiri on PC engine. Have been on a serious ninja game binge lately.
Great game I love how fluid the animations are. Plus NINJAS ROCK!!!!!
Yea I am really loving it, it has that addictive quality for me, especially after learning all the moves you can pull off. Admittedly at first I found it all a bit stiff, but once you learn the moves it becomes very fluid and fun. Great game.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/20/2014, 07:02 PM
I've been playing some bomberman with friends lately. That's been a lot of fun.

But I cannot beat the final boss on Fantasy Zone. I'm a noob but I get to the final thing it shoots out and die every time.
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Post by: technozombie on 05/21/2014, 03:45 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 07:02 PMI've been playing some bomberman with friends lately. That's been a lot of fun.

But I cannot beat the final boss on Fantasy Zone. I'm a noob but I get to the final thing it shoots out and die every time.
I have the exact same problem..............

Quote from: technozombie on 03/25/2014, 05:37 PMFantasy Zone, I can't beat the last boss. I guess I'm going to have to watch a youtube video. Those things that come out,one always moves straight for me and kills me. Also, just curious and I'm sure this has been asked before but is it consider cheating to use the turbo switch?
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/21/2014, 04:37 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 05/21/2014, 03:45 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 07:02 PMI've been playing some bomberman with friends lately. That's been a lot of fun.

But I cannot beat the final boss on Fantasy Zone. I'm a noob but I get to the final thing it shoots out and die every time.
I have the exact same problem..............

Quote from: technozombie on 03/25/2014, 05:37 PMFantasy Zone, I can't beat the last boss. I guess I'm going to have to watch a youtube video. Those things that come out,one always moves straight for me and kills me. Also, just curious and I'm sure this has been asked before but is it consider cheating to use the turbo switch?
Tried again today, got to the final boss with 6 extra lives and still couldn't beat it. I'm just going to continuously try until i get too frustrated.

I use the turbo switch. Maybe it is cheating, but oh well!
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Post by: technozombie on 05/24/2014, 11:50 AM
I'm sure developers designed games knowing that people would always have access to the turbo switch, however fantasy zone being an arcade port I feel it makes it a lot easier oh well I still use it too.
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Post by: OldRover on 05/24/2014, 12:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/21/2014, 04:37 PMTried again today, got to the final boss with 6 extra lives and still couldn't beat it. I'm just going to continuously try until i get too frustrated.

I use the turbo switch. Maybe it is cheating, but oh well!
I have a strategy for beating the final boss if you wanna hear it... I'll keep it to myself if you don't. :)

Anyway, currently playing through Vasteel... played as Stefan already, now playing as Fallial.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/24/2014, 12:29 PM
Quote from: OldRover on 05/24/2014, 12:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/21/2014, 04:37 PMTried again today, got to the final boss with 6 extra lives and still couldn't beat it. I'm just going to continuously try until i get too frustrated.

I use the turbo switch. Maybe it is cheating, but oh well!
I have a strategy for beating the final boss if you wanna hear it... I'll keep it to myself if you don't. :)

Anyway, currently playing through Vasteel... played as Stefan already, now playing as Fallial.
I.....oh that's tempting. I've tried multiple different strategies that obviously haven't worked.


Yeah just tell me. I need to beat it!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 05/24/2014, 02:48 PM
I've been playing some Buster Brothers lately. 

It can seem hit or miss.  If you get the right item drops at the right time you can blast through it without and any issues.
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Post by: technozombie on 05/24/2014, 03:58 PM
Quote from: OldRover on 05/24/2014, 12:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/21/2014, 04:37 PMTried again today, got to the final boss with 6 extra lives and still couldn't beat it. I'm just going to continuously try until i get too frustrated.

I use the turbo switch. Maybe it is cheating, but oh well!
I have a strategy for beating the final boss if you wanna hear it... I'll keep it to myself if you don't. :)

Anyway, currently playing through Vasteel... played as Stefan already, now playing as Fallial.
I too must know, PM me if you want to keep it secret.  :evil:
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Post by: roflmao on 05/24/2014, 10:33 PM
Rondo.  I still haven't beaten it.  And it's not going to happen tonight. :)
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Post by: Dicer on 05/25/2014, 12:16 AM
Gamola Speed, damn game is so damned awesome
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Post by: seieienbu on 05/25/2014, 01:43 AM
Played Bonk's Adventure.  At some point I'm going to try to do a run as quickly as I can and time it.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/25/2014, 12:00 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 05/24/2014, 03:58 PM
Quote from: OldRover on 05/24/2014, 12:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/21/2014, 04:37 PMTried again today, got to the final boss with 6 extra lives and still couldn't beat it. I'm just going to continuously try until i get too frustrated.

I use the turbo switch. Maybe it is cheating, but oh well!
I have a strategy for beating the final boss if you wanna hear it... I'll keep it to myself if you don't. :)

Anyway, currently playing through Vasteel... played as Stefan already, now playing as Fallial.
I too must know, PM me if you want to keep it secret.  :evil:
His "secrets" work! Beat it this morning, felt good to finally see that end screen. On to the next game!
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Post by: synbiosfan on 05/25/2014, 10:27 PM
Played Alien Crush for most of the day but no scores worth posting :P
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Post by: Ninja16608 on 05/25/2014, 10:29 PM
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/25/2014, 10:27 PMPlayed Alien Crush for most of the day but no scores worth posting :P
HAHA thats what i have been playing. Get out of my game room!!!
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 05/25/2014, 11:50 PM
I kid you not Alien Crush is in my TurboDuo right now.
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/26/2014, 10:05 PM
Just played through and beat Magical Chase on Bumpy difficulty mode.

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I had always got stuck on the level 4 boss who sits in an anti-gravity chair flying backwards, and I would always run into walls and stuff.  This time, I just kept at it until I finally won.  The last stage was a doozy, but after many continues, it was finally conquered.  :)  Now I'll have to try the hardest difficulty.   :?

I rated this game as '8' out of 10 on Pcedaisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm)  My comments posted there are as follows:

QuoteMagical Chase - an ironic name for the rarest TurboGrafx-16 game, since many TG-16 collectors are 'chasing' this game. This game is a 1-player only horizontal shoot-'em-up/cute-'em-up in the vein of Air Zonk, and were the quantities available for each the same, then their prices would likely be around the same as well. This game is quite well-made, with tight controls, and a nice power-up shop system. (You can customize your ship witch somewhat however you like, based on the 'money' that you collect from destroyed enemies.) The shop appears 1-2 times in every level, but at the beginning only of the final stage. You must beat the game on Medium Bumpy mode or higher, otherwise the game ends after the first 3 stages. Anyway, I rate this game as a solid '8' out of 10. If it had a 2-player mode, I would probably give it a '10'. While it is definitely worth playing, the current price of the game will deter most from ever playing it outside of emulation and/or an Everdrive.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 05/27/2014, 03:04 AM
Been playing my long awaited Bonk's revenge. I'm liking it a bit more after each playthrough. One of the best eye candy in the system if we talk about use of colour. 2-1 looks amazing to me.
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Post by: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 09:56 AM
Been playing a bunch on the PC engine this weekend, howver I also manged to squeeze in some quality time with the always amazing Blazing Lazers and Lords of Thunder.  Hot damn what phenomenal games.

On a side note, I also started ripping the audio from the CD games so I could listen on the go!
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Post by: hoobs88 on 05/27/2014, 10:21 AM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 09:56 AMBeen playing a bunch on the PC engine this weekend, howver I also manged to squeeze in some quality time with the always amazing Blazing Lazers and Lords of Thunder.  Hot damn what phenomenal games.

On a side note, I also started ripping the audio from the CD games so I could listen on the go!
I used to have a spare copy of Lord of Thunder to listen to in my car but I sold it a while back. I couldn't figure out how to rip the audio into my computer. Do you need a program for that?
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Post by: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 10:49 AM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 05/27/2014, 10:21 AM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 09:56 AMBeen playing a bunch on the PC engine this weekend, howver I also manged to squeeze in some quality time with the always amazing Blazing Lazers and Lords of Thunder.  Hot damn what phenomenal games.

On a side note, I also started ripping the audio from the CD games so I could listen on the go!
I used to have a spare copy of Lord of Thunder to listen to in my car but I sold it a while back. I couldn't figure out how to rip the audio into my computer. Do you need a program for that?
I've heard on PC's it requires software and can be a bit annoying. I have a mac and all I do is insert the disc and the tracks are ready to rip. sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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Post by: seieienbu on 05/27/2014, 09:38 PM
After finally getting my hands on a copy, I played Dracula X briefly.  With luck I'll have time this weekend to give it a real playthrough.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/27/2014, 10:46 PM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 09:56 AMOn a side note, I also started ripping the audio from the CD games so I could listen on the go!
I too would like to know how to do this. I always just spend time searching the internet far and wide for soundtracks of games I like.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/27/2014, 11:00 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/27/2014, 10:46 PMI too would like to know how to do this. I always just spend time searching the internet far and wide for soundtracks of games I like.
Exact Audio Copy (EAC) is what I use to rip music from games with redbook audio. You have to download the mp3 encoder separately, but they provide links on how to get it.

http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ (http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/)

It's also useful if you have a large CD library and want to convert it to mp3 (or other formats) and it's free! :D
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/28/2014, 12:18 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/27/2014, 09:38 PMAfter finally getting my hands on a copy, I played Dracula X briefly.  With luck I'll have time this weekend to give it a real playthrough.
Do it.  It's a great game.  I need to go back and try to get that last 4%.  (I beat the game, but I got stuck on 96%.)
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Post by: esteban on 05/28/2014, 01:23 AM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 10:49 AM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 05/27/2014, 10:21 AM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 09:56 AMBeen playing a bunch on the PC engine this weekend, howver I also manged to squeeze in some quality time with the always amazing Blazing Lazers and Lords of Thunder.  Hot damn what phenomenal games.

On a side note, I also started ripping the audio from the CD games so I could listen on the go!
I used to have a spare copy of Lord of Thunder to listen to in my car but I sold it a while back. I couldn't figure out how to rip the audio into my computer. Do you need a program for that?
I've heard on PC's it requires software and can be a bit annoying. I have a mac and all I do is insert the disc and the tracks are ready to rip. sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Quote from: guest on 05/27/2014, 10:46 PM
Quote from: reson8er on 05/27/2014, 09:56 AMOn a side note, I also started ripping the audio from the CD games so I could listen on the go!
I too would like to know how to do this. I always just spend time searching the internet far and wide for soundtracks of games I like.
Dudes!

https://archives.tg-16.com/music_database.htm?col=en&val=lords

You will find some nice tunes ready for you...
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/28/2014, 01:30 AM
Quote from: esteban on 05/28/2014, 01:23 AMDudes!

https://archives.tg-16.com/music_database.htm?col=en&val=lords (https://archives.tg-16.com/music_database.htm?col=en&val=lords)

You will find some nice tunes ready for you...
Dude! Thank you, this is awesome. I can burn so much music for my car, and I've been in a desperate need of new tunes as i sling the 'za.
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Post by: sosoyo180 on 05/29/2014, 10:24 PM
I'm waiting on a CIJ copy of Parasol Stars in the mail, so i'm obviously gonna play the junk out of it, but a couple days ago I caved and got Soldier Blade on PSN and have been deep dish into it.

But the more I play Soldier Blade the more I want to play Final Soldier, so i've been trying to beat my 2min high score  :-&
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Post by: Bardoly on 05/30/2014, 01:17 AM
Quote from: sosoyo180 on 05/29/2014, 10:24 PMI'm waiting on a CIJ copy of Parasol Stars in the mail, so i'm obviously gonna play the junk out of it, but a couple days ago I caved and got Soldier Blade on PSN and have been deep dish into it.

But the more I play Soldier Blade the more I want to play Final Soldier, so i've been trying to beat my 2min high score  :-&
I really enjoy Final Soldier too.  I've been able to beat it, but not Soldier Blade yet.
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Post by: sosoyo180 on 05/31/2014, 12:18 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 05/30/2014, 01:17 AMI really enjoy Final Soldier too.  I've been able to beat it, but not Soldier Blade yet.
Yeah I'm in the exact same boat, Final Soldier is definitely not overkill on the difficulty, but Soldier Blade is muuch harder. Thank god for the PSN saving feature....

I mean what? I never used that to beat operation 5!  :roll:
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Post by: ToyMachine78 on 05/31/2014, 12:21 AM
Just finished exile... Way too easy, and just started loom. Bought it from KC a while back and finally getting around to it.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 05/31/2014, 08:05 PM
Last Alert!!!

I like how the guy you save in level one sounds like a Muppet.  It's true the voice acting is so good lol.
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Post by: sosoyo180 on 05/31/2014, 08:16 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 05/31/2014, 08:05 PMLast Alert!!!

I like how the guy you save in level one sounds like a Muppet.  It's true the voice acting is so good lol.
Amen!!! Whenever I play through the game it's purely for the hilarious voice acting!  :lol:
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Post by: ToyMachine78 on 05/31/2014, 09:38 PM
Quote from: sosoyo180 on 05/31/2014, 08:16 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 05/31/2014, 08:05 PMLast Alert!!!

I like how the guy you save in level one sounds like a Muppet.  It's true the voice acting is so good lol.
Amen!!! Whenever I play through the game it's purely for the hilarious voice acting!  :lol:
.  Man wish I had the Turbo version.  I've got Red Alert, and the Japanese actors sound so effin serious.
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Post by: sosoyo180 on 05/31/2014, 09:43 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/31/2014, 09:38 PM
Quote from: sosoyo180 on 05/31/2014, 08:16 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 05/31/2014, 08:05 PMLast Alert!!!

I like how the guy you save in level one sounds like a Muppet.  It's true the voice acting is so good lol.
Amen!!! Whenever I play through the game it's purely for the hilarious voice acting!  :lol:
.  Man wish I had the Turbo version.  I've got Red Alert, and the Japanese actors sound so effin serious.
I'm so sorry... You have my condolences...
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Post by: roflmao on 05/31/2014, 10:13 PM
Quote from: sosoyo180 on 05/31/2014, 09:43 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/31/2014, 09:38 PM
Quote from: sosoyo180 on 05/31/2014, 08:16 PM
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 05/31/2014, 08:05 PMLast Alert!!!

I like how the guy you save in level one sounds like a Muppet.  It's true the voice acting is so good lol.
Amen!!! Whenever I play through the game it's purely for the hilarious voice acting!  :lol:
.  Man wish I had the Turbo version.  I've got Red Alert, and the Japanese actors sound so effin serious.
I'm so sorry... You have my condolences...
I typically pick up PCE versions of games released in the US, but that's one of the few where I held out for a good deal on the US release.  Just for the voice acting. It's awesomely terrible.

Next on my list is Final Zone II, but I think that's out of my paygrade these days (meaning it's more than $20). :)
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on 05/31/2014, 10:44 PM
I picked up my Final Zone II for $20 sometime in the last few months.
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Post by: NightWolve on 06/01/2014, 05:40 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 10:04 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2014, 06:37 PMI finally sat down with Ys IV this afternoon and spent a fair chunk of time playing it.  All I can say is "Wow!"
What on earth is going on in that intro? I only have the PC Engine version, and I was clueless why those two guys were fighting.

I don't *need* to know English for this game, do I?
A little late to this, but here's the intro with our English fan dub (this one thanks to Justus):

Kickass "Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys" Dubbing Project Sampler - Darm Opening Battle!!! (http://youtu.be/ItMASo-QHBg#)

And yeah, the whole game can now be fully patched to English, you evidently missed the news by ~2 years:

https://www.ysutopia.net/projects/ys4/#downloads (https://www.ysutopia.net/projects/ys4/#downloads)
https://www.ysutopia.net/downloads/ys4/ (https://www.ysutopia.net/downloads/ys4/)
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Post by: InfraMan on 06/04/2014, 06:38 PM
Just finished up Exile: Wicked Phenomenon... it wasn't off-puttingly difficult until the very last dungeon, where the game basically throws a brick wall at you. Even that one came down to just memorizing the enemy layouts though, after which you can walk through it without even taking damage.

What's funny is that for all the work it takes to get to him, the final boss is a complete pushover. :lol:
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Post by: Bardoly on 06/10/2014, 10:09 PM
Played some Chiki Chiki Boys and Travel Eple with my boys recently, along with some Terra Cresta, and then tonight my sister and I tried to put the hurt on Tatsujin, but all it did was put the hurt on us...   ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)

Grumble, grumble, Tatsujin is hard, grumble, grumble...
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Post by: esteban on 06/11/2014, 12:16 AM
Tatsujin
Is
Challenging
Bro.
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Post by: munchiaz on 06/14/2014, 02:53 AM
Played some gekasha boy tonight. Made it to take 5 but couldnt get enough points to move forward.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 06/16/2014, 01:43 PM
Haven't played them yet because I need to get the package, but I'm so excited for finally being able to play such Tg-16 classics as Dungeon Explorer and Bonk's Adventure!
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 06/16/2014, 07:35 PM
I should... I thought JB harold voices were decent?
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/16/2014, 08:00 PM
Whereas Last Alert is the kind of bad that's so terrible it causes underflow and you end up with something awesome, Dragon Slayer is the kind of bad where it's just bad.
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Post by: technozombie on 06/16/2014, 08:15 PM
I recently acquired New Adventure Island from a friend. I kind of hold the run button and go into this zone in my mind. I think that is a big part of the charm in a lot of old games. Even though the game is challenging, I don't have to think to hard.  Obviously I loved the intro so much I made it my signature.
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Post by: esteban on 06/16/2014, 08:48 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 06/16/2014, 08:15 PMI recently acquired New Adventure Island from a friend. I kind of hold the run button and go into this zone in my mind. I think that is a big part of the charm in a lot of old games. Even though the game is challenging, I don't have to think to hard.  Obviously I loved the intro so much I made it my signature.
NAI is just a nice platformer—a familiar mechanic that is well executed and so damn enjoyable to play. It's sad that more folks don't cherish the heck out of this game.
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Post by: munchiaz on 06/17/2014, 06:12 PM
played some shubiniman a few nights ago. Got stuck. Game is pretty tricking, mostly because the wonky hit boxes. I also played a little toyshop boys. Its one of those shooters that if you die once its really hard to come back from. Then i played some popful mail, but im currently stuck.
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 06/20/2014, 12:17 AM
Keep coming back to Samurai Ghost, I will beat it even though I am terrible at everything. :(

Mega..I mean Shockman, this game is adorbs.

&

I tried Ghost Manor again, WTF is this game, like I like it, but the music is killing me a little. :3
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Post by: blueraven on 06/20/2014, 01:08 PM
I was playing shapeshifter a few weeks ago. The panther level should be the last one on the game. It's exponentially harder than the others.
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Post by: munchiaz on 06/20/2014, 01:17 PM
Aero Blasters. Man this game is hard. I was able to make it to phase 5 using the extra credit cheat.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 05:01 PM
My buddy and I have been playing an obscene amount of Devil's Crush lately. So damn addicting!
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 05:04 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 06/20/2014, 01:17 PMAero Blasters. Man this game is hard. I was able to make it to phase 5 using the extra credit cheat.
I have completed this game (with code) exactly once. It is absolutely brutal and unrelenting in its difficulty, but I still give R-Type the nod for hardest shooter on the TG. I have given up all hope of ever beating that game  ](*,)
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/20/2014, 05:12 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 05:04 PMI still give R-Type the nod for hardest shooter on the TG.
Give Tatsujin, Raiden, Rayxanber II, and Sinistron a whirl.  They'll make R-Type feel easy.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 06:25 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/20/2014, 05:12 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 05:04 PMI still give R-Type the nod for hardest shooter on the TG.
Give Tatsujin, Raiden, Rayxanber II, and Sinistron a whirl.  They'll make R-Type feel easy.
Raiden has definitely beaten me into submission several times as well (and thats another I've given up on ever beating), but I personally still give a slight edge to R-Type on the difficulty scale (maybe it's because of all the damn screen flickering or it has the psychological advantage on me after all the years of torment).

I'll definitely pick up a copy of Rayxanber II (thanks for the recommendation btw!), but it might be a while before I snag the other two because I still don't have a PCE or region modded system (I know, I know; I really need to get on that).
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/20/2014, 07:43 PM
Sinistron is a US huey, and I think it's actually one of the weird ones that's often cheaper than its PCE counter part (which is named Violent Soldier but is more than just a name change).
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 08:12 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/20/2014, 07:43 PMSinistron is a US huey, and I think it's actually one of the weird ones that's often cheaper than its PCE counter part (which is named Violent Soldier but is more than just a name change).
Oops! For some reason I was thinking Salamander and not Sinistron when I typed that response.
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Post by: roflmao on 06/20/2014, 09:05 PM
If you've seen this in another thread, I apologize, but I played through Blazing Lazers a couple of days ago in my car on the Express.  I haven't finished that game in ages and I don't know if it's ever been accomplished on an Express.

(https://risemedia.org/risemedia/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-18-14.03_600px.jpg)

I wish I had been quicker to grab a pic so I knew what kind of score I got, but all that was running through my head at the time was "I need to get back to work!" because I'd gone a bit over my hour allotment for lunch. :/
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/20/2014, 10:16 PM
Sounds like a good lunch.
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Post by: technozombie on 06/21/2014, 12:19 AM
Awesome accomplishment. I really need to get that game. Its so hard to find turbo in the wild I guess I'm going to have to break down and get it off eBay.
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Post by: InfraMan on 06/21/2014, 08:53 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 06/20/2014, 01:08 PMI was playing shapeshifter a few weeks ago. The panther level should be the last one on the game. It's exponentially harder than the others.
OMG, I hate that @#$% panther. If you're going to make a playable character whose primary function is JUMPING, you should at least give that character the ability to land on platforms properly. I literally thought my game was glitched when I got to that first panther-jumping section. ](*,)

They should have listed him as a "special feature" on the back of the box:

"** Play as an intoxicated panther with an inner ear infection and a fear of high places! Fun for ages 0-ABSOLUTELY NO ONE! Squeeeee!!!"
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Post by: jtucci31 on 06/21/2014, 12:10 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 06/21/2014, 12:19 AMAwesome accomplishment. I really need to get that game. Its so hard to find turbo in the wild I guess I'm going to have to break down and get it off ebay
Never! Just wait for someone here to get rid of it! I'm sure it'll pop up at some point
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Post by: esteban on 06/21/2014, 01:48 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 06/17/2014, 06:12 PMplayed some shubiniman a few nights ago. Got stuck. Game is pretty tricking, mostly because the wonky hit boxes. I also played a little toyshop boys. Its one of those shooters that if you die once its really hard to come back from. Then i played some popful mail, but im currently stuck.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 06/20/2014, 12:17 AMKeep coming back to Samurai Ghost, I will beat it even though I am terrible at everything. :(

Mega..I mean Shockman, this game is adorbs.

&

I tried Ghost Manor again, WTF is this game, like I like it, but the music is killing me a little. :3
Shockman & Ghost Manor: I have really never "clicked" with these games. I still have to beat them, and I will, but , damn...a little tweaking and both games would be far more engaging. 

Samurai Ghost is genuinely addictive for me.  I've been trying to beat the damn game for the last week, but I just can't do it (yet). I beat this game in the last year or two, so you'd think I'd be able to do it again, but I was full-on obsessed with it last time (I didn't play any other game for weeks! Ha!).

STATUS: I am hilariously awful or amazingly awesome in SG (specifically, the parts when the spiders who shoot webs on my feet and slow down my ability to move past crumbling floors...).





Quote from: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 05:01 PMMy buddy and I have been playing an obscene amount of Devil's Crush lately. So damn addicting!
Absolutely. I love luring out the satanic lizard lady... :pcgs:





Quote from: guest on 06/20/2014, 09:05 PMIf you've seen this in another thread, I apologize, but I played through Blazing Lazers a couple of days ago in my car on the Express.  I haven't finished that game in ages and I don't know if it's ever been accomplished on an Express.

(https://risemedia.org/risemedia/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-18-14.03_600px.jpg)

I wish I had been quicker to grab a pic so I knew what kind of score I got, but all that was running through my head at the time was "I need to get back to work!" because I'd gone a bit over my hour allotment for lunch. :/
I think there should be an extra thread for "beaten on TurboExoress" ....this would be a special honor, documented in its own thread, but folks could still post in this thread.  :pcgs:




Quote from: InfraMan on 06/21/2014, 08:53 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 06/20/2014, 01:08 PMI was playing shapeshifter a few weeks ago. The panther level should be the last one on the game. It's exponentially harder than the others.
OMG, I hate that @#$% panther. If you're going to make a playable character whose primary function is JUMPING, you should at least give that character the ability to land on platforms properly. I literally thought my game was glitched when I got to that first panther-jumping section. ](*,)

They should have listed him as a "special feature" on the back of the box:

"** Play as an intoxicated panther with an inner ear infection and a fear of high places! Fun for ages 0-ABSOLUTELY NO ONE! Squeeeee!!!"
"Intoxicated panther" ....  :pcgs:
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Post by: CrackTiger on 06/21/2014, 02:42 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/20/2014, 09:05 PMIf you've seen this in another thread, I apologize, but I played through Blazing Lazers a couple of days ago in my car on the Express.  I haven't finished that game in ages and I don't know if it's ever been accomplished on an Express.
After the RF out on my TG-16 died bitd, my TurboExpress was the only way I got to play Turbo games for what seemed like forever. I played through all my games on the TE, often while walking across town. I used to play through Dragon's Curse and other adventure/RPG games throughout my shifts working alone at a bowling alley when I was fifteen. I was able to write down and re-enter passwords even on the TE screen, which always made complaints of using passwords in Turbo games seem overrated.
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Post by: roflmao on 06/21/2014, 07:16 PM
I didn't word my last post very well.  I'm sure many others have completed Blazing Lazers on the the Express.  It just not something *I've* done previously. :)

Since TurboKon has worked his magic on my Express, I've been using it almost exclusively when playing HUcards.

However, today I decided to try to beat Blazing Lazers again so I could get my score and I played it on a TV.

(https://risemedia.org/risemedia/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-21-17.40.22-600x450.jpg)

Woot!
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 06/22/2014, 12:33 AM
Quote from: InfraMan on 06/21/2014, 08:53 AMThey should have listed him as a "special feature" on the back of the box:

"** Play as an intoxicated panther with an inner ear infection and a fear of high places! Fun for ages 0-ABSOLUTELY NO ONE! Squeeeee!!!"
If I ever saw something like that on a game, instant buy. lol

Quote from: esteban on 06/21/2014, 01:48 PMShockman & Ghost Manor: I have really never "clicked" with these games. I still have to beat them, and I will, but , damn...a little tweaking and both games would be far more engaging. 

Samurai Ghost is genuinely addictive for me.  I've been trying to beat the damn game for the last week, but I just can't do it (yet). I beat this game in the last year or two, so you'd think I'd be able to do it again, but I was full-on obsessed with it last time (I didn't play any other game for weeks! Ha!).

STATUS: I am hilariously awful or amazingly awesome in SG (specifically, the parts when the spiders who shoot webs on my feet and slow down my ability to move past crumbling floors...).
I think Shockman, for the most part, is fine-ish, however, Ghost Manor...is eh. lol

Samurai Ghost just makes me want to keep trying, even though I get super-pissed.

Those effing spiders...O..M...G!!!

Quote from: esteban on 06/21/2014, 01:48 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 06/20/2014, 05:01 PMMy buddy and I have been playing an obscene amount of Devil's Crush lately. So damn addicting!
Absolutely. I love luring out the satanic lizard lady... :pcgs:
I think she's a Luciferian or Lizard Luciferian... Lizard-ferian?

(https://i.imgur.com/uesJgTd.jpg)
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Post by: esteban on 06/22/2014, 12:46 AM
Thank you—luciferian, she is.
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 06/22/2014, 01:05 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/22/2014, 12:46 AMThank you—luciferian, she is.
hehehe
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 06/26/2014, 01:46 AM
Finally picked myself up a copy of Air Zonk in a trade with a buddy of mine. I've played that bad boy before on an everdrive, but I had to sell mine recently (law school expenses suck!)  ](*,) This game is quickly becoming one of my favorites in the TG library.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 06/27/2014, 01:00 AM
Started the Wizardry Saga recently. I'll be playing I-V on the PCE, and VI-VIII via Steam.

This could take a while... :P
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Post by: LostFlunky on 06/27/2014, 07:30 AM
The Impossamole raffle made me rethink if I was too harsh on some of my TG16 games in my reckless youth, so I've decided to go back and play some of the games that I *didn't* like...

First up was TV Sports Hockey.  I don't think I gave this game a fair chance BITD because the competition was the first of the EA games which were much more of the "pick up and play variety".

I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised.  After the 1st period of the game, (I was losing 1-0) I was able to make passes and score some goals and ended up winning 7-2.

I just don't get why the players sound like they are saying "Boo, ...ghost"...
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Post by: Jordan on 06/28/2014, 05:14 AM
The only Turbo game I'm playing right now is Tatsujin. Now that is one evil game  :twisted:.
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Post by: Bardoly on 06/28/2014, 01:49 PM
Yep. I'm practicing Tatsujin as well.   ](*,)
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Post by: esteban on 06/29/2014, 08:25 PM
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 06/27/2014, 07:30 AMThe Impossamole raffle made me rethink if I was too harsh on some of my TG16 games in my reckless youth, so I've decided to go back and play some of the games that I *didn't* like...

First up was TV Sports Hockey.  I don't think I gave this game a fair chance BITD because the competition was the first of the EA games which were much more of the "pick up and play variety".

I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised.  After the 1st period of the game, (I was losing 1-0) I was able to make passes and score some goals and ended up winning 7-2.

I just don't get why the players sound like they are saying "Boo, ...ghost"...
"Boo, ...ghost"

Awesome.
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/30/2014, 02:25 AM
Quote from: whisper2053 on 06/27/2014, 01:00 AMStarted the Wizardry Saga recently. I'll be playing I-V on the PCE, and VI-VIII via Steam.

This could take a while... :P
wowow, that's a serious undertaking, good luck to you!
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Post by: esadajr on 07/03/2014, 10:19 PM
last night I was playing Advanced VG, Asuka and PC Genjin 3
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/06/2014, 03:57 PM
Still playing Tatsujin...  Only 6 more days till VGS.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 07/06/2014, 05:07 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 07/06/2014, 03:57 PMStill playing Tatsujin...  Only 6 more days till VGS.
I've been practicing at Galloping Ghost since I can't afford the PCE version. Holy butts it's hard. Getting any good at it?
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Post by: Bardoly on 07/06/2014, 06:59 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/06/2014, 05:07 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 07/06/2014, 03:57 PMStill playing Tatsujin...  Only 6 more days till VGS.
I've been practicing at Galloping Ghost since I can't afford the PCE version. Holy butts it's hard. Getting any good at it?
Not at all.  :(
I can usually get past the first mini-boss without using a bomb, and I've made it to level 2 three times (on my first continue as the rules state), but that's it.   ](*,)
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 07/17/2014, 02:55 AM
Tricky Kick for the win
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Post by: roflmao on 08/11/2014, 12:54 AM
I picked up Ys IV not too long ago and then made me a copy of the English translation. At the time, I briefly tested it to make sure it worked, but it's been sitting dormant since then.

This weekend my son and I picked it up again and couldn't put it down! It's at least as good as Ys Books I & II. I stopped at the ice boss, but will hopefully keep the game moving next weekend. 

There is no excuse not to play it.

The US translation is really well done. Really, really.

The graphics and animation are improved over I & II.

The music is phenomenal.  Possibly as good as I & II, but I can't yet state it's better because of the the nostalgia cred the original has earned.  IMO, all pce Ys games have fantastic soundtracks.

On a side note we also played a fair amount of Devil's Crush.  It has been a good weekend of obey. :)
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Post by: technozombie on 08/11/2014, 02:31 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/11/2014, 12:54 AMI picked up Ys IV not too long ago and then made me a copy of the English translation. At the time, I briefly tested it to make sure it worked, but it's been sitting dormant since then.

This weekend my son and I picked it up again and couldn't put it down! It's at least as good as Ys Books I & II. I stopped at the ice boss, but will hopefully keep the game moving next weekend. 

There is no excuse not to play it.

The US translation is really well done. Really, really.

The graphics and animation are improved over I & II.

The music is phenomenal.  Possibly as good as I & II, but I can't yet state it's better because of the the nostalgia cred the original has earned.  IMO, all pce Ys games have fantastic soundtracks.

On a side note we also played a fair amount of Devil's Crush.  It has been a good weekend of obey. :)
I'm also playing Ys 4. I finished Mask of the Sun on SNES and now I'm almost finished with Dawn of Ys. The Ice Boss was a pain in the ass. So far I feel like the difficulty is perfectly balanced in that the bosses are hard, but once you learn they're patterns they can be beat.
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Post by: NightWolve on 08/11/2014, 08:19 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/11/2014, 12:54 AMThe music is phenomenal.  Possibly as good as I & II, but I can't yet state it's better because of the the nostalgia cred the original has earned.  IMO, all pce Ys games have fantastic soundtracks.
Yeah, it's just as awesome as the others. All music from this series on this system packs a punch and together provides one of the greatest gaming soundtracks in history, largely thanks to the arranging talents of Ryo Yonemitsu no matter who the composer(s) was/were (composers were mostly different from Ys I & II [Yuzo Koshiro], Ys III [Mieko Ishikawa] and Ys IV [many to list]).
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Post by: johnnymad on 08/11/2014, 09:29 PM
Blazing Lasers. Just as good as advertised.
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Post by: roflmao on 08/11/2014, 10:53 PM
I tried taking a picture of the TV just now, but the camera didn't want to cooperate...

Atlantean!

I've never been any good at Defender, and this is kicking me to the curb, but it's so much fun!  Everything moves fluidly (no pun intended). Precise control.  I haven't gotten used to utilizing the map at the top of the screen, but I'm sure that'll come with practice.  I eventually got used to the one in Pyramid Plunder. :)
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Post by: khog143 on 08/11/2014, 10:58 PM
I'm playing Devil's Crush.  Still one of the best pinball games ever.
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Post by: ctophil on 08/12/2014, 12:18 AM
I'm playing The Addams Family on Turbografx-CD.  I know most of you probably don't care for that game; but it's actually pretty fun.  Plus, it's the only Turbo CD game I have.  lol.  The game is really hard though.  So far, I could only go past the first part of the mansion.  I got to the part where you go down into the basement.  The game really throws annoying enemies at you, and you barely ever get hearts to refill your health.  Nothing like some old school difficulty.
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Post by: escarioth on 08/12/2014, 12:22 PM
I'm currently trying to push my wife into trying Book of Ys...  [-o<

as for me, i'm totally over Valis 3 and that water level is driving crazy  :evil:
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/12/2014, 02:47 PM
Quote from: ctophil on 08/12/2014, 12:18 AMI'm playing The Addams Family on Turbografx-CD.  I know most of you probably don't care for that game; but it's actually pretty fun.  Plus, it's the only Turbo CD game I have.  lol.  The game is really hard though.  So far, I could only go past the first part of the mansion.  I got to the part where you go down into the basement.  The game really throws annoying enemies at you, and you barely ever get hearts to refill your health.  Nothing like some old school difficulty. 
I seem to recall The Adams Family was pretty easy to beat in one life. However, if I died and lost my power ups I might as well just restart the game.
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Post by: ctophil on 08/12/2014, 04:38 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/12/2014, 02:47 PM
Quote from: ctophil on 08/12/2014, 12:18 AMI'm playing The Addams Family on Turbografx-CD.  I know most of you probably don't care for that game; but it's actually pretty fun.  Plus, it's the only Turbo CD game I have.  lol.  The game is really hard though.  So far, I could only go past the first part of the mansion.  I got to the part where you go down into the basement.  The game really throws annoying enemies at you, and you barely ever get hearts to refill your health.  Nothing like some old school difficulty. 
I seem to recall The Adams Family was pretty easy to beat in one life. However, if I died and lost my power ups I might as well just restart the game.
Power ups?  Easy?  Are you sure you got the right Addams Family game?  Hehe.  Well, your weapon is an umbrella that shoots pellets or something.  You don't get any upgrades to it.  Occasionally, you pick up a fencing sword, that's about it.  You get like 4 lives.  If you use it all up, the game starts ALL the way over.  There are no continues.  The basement level I just got to has many chasms, rotating blades, and enemies that fly like bats (wavy pattern, i.e. from Castlevania or Ninja Gaiden) to knock you around.  There are bats at the beginning of the game.  You can die from them alone.  It's quite hard to me.  I had one life left.  So I fell into one of the holes, and it's game over for me. 

But as any game, you can memorize the enemy patterns and practice makes perfect.
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Post by: clackattack on 08/12/2014, 08:16 PM
Was playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 before I put my TG16 under the knife... Once I get her back from Turbokon, ill probally put it on the backburner and start up Ys IV
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Post by: vexcollects on 08/12/2014, 11:32 PM
GOMOLA SPEED! Really great diamond in the rough. Only heard about this game in someone's "best of" PC Engine list. Bought it for close to nothing too. What a great game. Fantastic music too.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 08/13/2014, 05:06 AM
My buddies and I have been playing a metric shit ton of Devil's Crush lately. Trying to break the 100,000,000 barrier with no luck so far   ](*,)
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Post by: munchiaz on 08/13/2014, 02:21 PM
wrong thread  #-o
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Post by: synbiosfan on 08/13/2014, 05:03 PM
According to my save state, I've completed Y's Book I.

This took a while because in the middle, I shipped my Duo-R off to turbokon :P

I'll take a dinner break then jump back into Book II.
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Post by: csgx1 on 08/13/2014, 05:49 PM
Played Star Parodier for the first time.  Seems way too easy as I was able to 1cc on the first play through. 

I like the music and the graphics are nice and colorful.  Pretty cool how you can play as a PC Engine console with PCE controllers as rotating shields.  Having other characters to choose from does give more replay value.

I'll have to figure out how to crank up the difficulty and give it another play through.
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Post by: Mishran on 08/14/2014, 08:44 AM
Been playing Atlantean as well. Gotten past the first boss and shit hits the fan. I've always loved, but sucked at, Defender. Had the game stutter on me a few times when a number of enemies were on screen at once and cost me a few lives so far. No complaints though. :dance:
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/14/2014, 09:55 AM
Post up a score in the high score thread, mishran!  I need some competition.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: Mishran on 08/14/2014, 02:59 PM
Soon as I get better at the game, I'll do that Necro.
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Post by: reno5 on 08/14/2014, 03:39 PM
I'm playing Future boy Conan. Nice little platformer. Also watching the animated series on my lunch break at work. It's a very nice serie :)
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Post by: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 03:30 AM
Finally beat Dawn of Ys today. Having now played Mask of the Sun and Dawn of Ys I can say that the PCE has the best iteration of Ys IV. MotS was much shorter for me at around 10hrs and around 17hrs for DoYs. DoYs was much more dynamic, better boss fights and better use of magic. DoYs did a better job of making the world feel connected, where MotS felt like a warp-fest.
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Post by: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 04:22 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 03:30 AMFinally beat Dawn of Ys today. Having now played Mask of the Sun and Dawn of Ys I can say that the PCE has the best iteration of Ys IV.
Good, good techno... That's the right answer, well, if ya know what's good for ya 'round here... ;)
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Post by: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 05:01 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 04:22 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 03:30 AMFinally beat Dawn of Ys today. Having now played Mask of the Sun and Dawn of Ys I can say that the PCE has the best iteration of Ys IV.
Good, good techno... That's the right answer, well, if ya know what's good for ya 'round here... ;)
Only one real problem, the translation.....it was kind of.......  :-#


 :lol:
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Post by: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 05:39 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 05:01 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 04:22 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 03:30 AMFinally beat Dawn of Ys today. Having now played Mask of the Sun and Dawn of Ys I can say that the PCE has the best iteration of Ys IV.
Good, good techno... That's the right answer, well, if ya know what's good for ya 'round here... ;)
Only one real problem, the translation.....it was kind of.......  :-#
 :lol:
It's alright, you can be honest with me. :) I know, it is kind of boring, dry, it lacks spirit, etc. Turns out that the criminal that I used to work with (AKA B.J.DeuceBag) never retranslated it and Shimarisu/Rachel's translation work remained (94%) for the script. The problem with her is she was a militant purist when it came to translating and would produce very literal translations, sometimes so bad that it was too hard to edit it into SVO English style like it's supposed to be.

In 2009 as DeuceBag was conspiring with Lipschultz and his programmer behind my back, to my face he was talking about finally redoing the Ys IV script, just like he redid the script with Gideon Zhi for Mask of the Sun (Shimarisu was also the first translator for that). Well, things having worked out the way they did, me learning what he was up to, cheating me when it came to the X.X.XSEED commercializing deals, we be won't be working with each other again to say the least... If I had the financial resources and will power, I already would've filed the lawsuits to bring the bastard to justice, so yeah, things are very far from any old plans that were talked about...

I offered the Ys IV script to SamIAm for retranslation, but he's not shown interest. After all, since it's already translated and competently enough, there's less motivation to work on something that's already done. I also offered esteban a shot at just rewriting the English to make it more fun, enjoyable, etc., but he never took me up on it... So nobody has come forward to either retranslate it from scratch or rewrite it Working Designs style...

When I started fan translation work I always hoped I could get Working Designs type results in the final product, but I never met anyone that could do that or was willing. DeuceBag actually has the same kind of hate for WD as did Shimarisu. It was personal for Shimarisu, she learned to translate Japanese because she was in Victor Ireland's chatroom when he snapped one day at the complainers and told them if they don't like his translation work to go learn Japanese and translate themselves. Well, Shimarisu says she was somebody that "rose to the challenge" and learned Japanese to "teach him a lesson." As you can imagine, she went in the complete opposite direction in translation style as Victor and in a petty fashion was cheering when WD shutdown!

I've talked about this before, you might've run into a post of mine here about it, but yeah... Anyway, so yeah, nobody has ever come to me to redo the script and I'm certainly willing!
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Post by: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 05:54 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 05:39 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 05:01 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 04:22 AM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 03:30 AMFinally beat Dawn of Ys today. Having now played Mask of the Sun and Dawn of Ys I can say that the PCE has the best iteration of Ys IV.
Good, good techno... That's the right answer, well, if ya know what's good for ya 'round here... ;)
Only one real problem, the translation.....it was kind of.......  :-#
 :lol:
It's alright, you can be honest with me. :) I know, it is kind of boring, dry, it lacks spirit, etc. Turns out that the criminal that I used to work with (AKA B.J.DeuceBag) never retranslated it and Shimarisu/Rachel's translation work remained (94%) for the script. The problem with her is she was a militant purist when it came to translating and would produce very literal translations, sometimes so bad that it was too hard to edit it into SVO English style like it's supposed to be.

In 2009 as DeuceBag was conspiring with Lipschultz and his programmer behind my back, to my face he was talking about finally redoing the Ys IV script, just like he redid the script with Gideon Zhi for Mask of the Sun (Shimarisu was also the first translator for that). Well, things having worked out the way they did, me learning what he was up to, cheating me when it came to the X.X.XSEED commercializing deals, we be won't be working with each other again to say the least... If I had the financial resources and will power, I already would've filed the lawsuits to bring the bastard to justice, so yeah, things are very far from any old plans that were talked about...

I offered the Ys IV script to SamIAm for retranslation, but he's not shown interest. After all, since it's already translated and competently enough, there's less motivation to work on something that's already done. I also offered esteban a shot at just rewriting the English to make it more fun, enjoyable, etc., but he never took me up on it... So nobody has come forward to either retranslate it from scratch or rewrite it Working Designs style...

When I started fan translation work I always hoped I could get Working Designs type results in the final product, but I never met anyone that could do that or was willing. DeuceBag actually has the same kind of hate for WD as did Shimarisu. It was personal for Shimarisu, she learned to translate Japanese because she was in Victor Ireland's chatroom when he snapped one day at the complainers and told them if they don't like his translation work to go learn Japanese and translate themselves. Well, Shimarisu says she was somebody that "rose to the challenge" and learned Japanese to "teach him a lesson." As you can imagine, she went in the complete opposite direction in translation style as Victor and in a petty fashion was cheering when WD shutdown!

I've talked about this before, you might've run into a post of mine here about it, but yeah... Anyway, so yeah, nobody has ever come to me to redo the script and I'm certainly willing!
The translation was fine I was just trying to mess with you. I like WD's translations in Lunar 1&2 for PSX, my only experience with their translations. I think translators should have some leeway in what they do, what would be the point in a joke that a non-japanese person wouldn't understand.


Maybe I should have said the formatting was awful, text was flowing everywhere, the font was atrocious.
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Post by: escarioth on 08/15/2014, 06:43 AM
I should give Ys IV a try when i get some time :)
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Post by: Nando on 08/15/2014, 07:54 AM
Cross Wiber. A great looking game, like seriously nice looking, definitely try it if you haven't. I wish the play mechanics were a bit more polished in some areas. Overall a must try IMO.
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Post by: Galder on 08/16/2014, 11:52 AM
Hi everyone! I got a turbo express recently and I am playing Dead Moon and Legendary Axe. Love them both! The music is amazing in both games.  :-({|=
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/16/2014, 01:42 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 03:30 AMFinally beat Dawn of Ys today. Having now played Mask of the Sun and Dawn of Ys I can say that the PCE has the best iteration of Ys IV. MotS was much shorter for me at around 10hrs and around 17hrs for DoYs. DoYs was much more dynamic, better boss fights and better use of magic. DoYs did a better job of making the world feel connected, where MotS felt like a warp-fest.
Not that it's an unpopular opinion around here, but yeah I liked the PC Engine version more than the SNES version.  Also more than the PS2 version; still want to play the Vita port.




Quote from: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 05:39 AMI offered the Ys IV script to SamIAm for retranslation, but he's not shown interest. After all, since it's already translated and competently enough, there's less motivation to work on something that's already done. I also offered esteban a shot at just rewriting the English to make it more fun, enjoyable, etc., but he never took me up on it... So nobody has come forward to either retranslate it from scratch or rewrite it Working Designs style...
The non sequitur in Xak about being a Republican always kinda reminded me of a line from Lunar on PS1 that went "You think I'm the president?  Then I guess that makes me Bill Clinton." or something like that.  I don't recall the Dawn of Ys translation being bad by any means though...
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Post by: johnnymad on 08/16/2014, 05:37 PM
ALL OF THEM!!!!!1!!!! (just got my Everdrive)
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Post by: KGD on 08/16/2014, 10:15 PM
Cadash... Getting pretty far! Good memories related to that game, too, which makes for a great playing experience.
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Post by: elderbroom on 08/16/2014, 11:40 PM
Doing a play through of Bonk's Adventure as I just introduced my 7 year old daughter to it.  She's totally loving it .. so suspect Revenge will be next.

At an EB Games the other day with my daughter.  Some employee sees my her looking at the Skylanders figures and asks her if she's waiting for the new game to come out.  She replies "Yeah, but right now we're playing Bonk's on the Turbo Grafx !"  The guy looks over at me, smiles and gives me a thumbs up !  Gotta teach these kids right !
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Post by: elderbroom on 08/16/2014, 11:41 PM
Quote from: johnnymad on 08/16/2014, 05:37 PMALL OF THEM!!!!!1!!!! (just got my Everdrive)
Completely love mine .. works flawlessly. Thinking I now need one for a number of other consoles also.
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Post by: johnnymad on 08/16/2014, 11:43 PM
Quote from: elderbroom on 08/16/2014, 11:41 PM
Quote from: johnnymad on 08/16/2014, 05:37 PMALL OF THEM!!!!!1!!!! (just got my Everdrive)
Completely love mine .. works flawlessly. Thinking I now need one for a number of other consoles also.
I've been thinking the same thing. I can sell off a bunch of carts and just get Everdrives. Will be cheaper in the long run.
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Post by: vexcollects on 08/18/2014, 12:35 AM
Wanted to test out my turbo booster plus since I never have..(for some reason) , so I popped in Neutopia. Turns out the save feature works and since the game is so awesome I could not stop playing. That's the mistake I make every time I go to test a game, I don't stop playing.
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Post by: technozombie on 08/18/2014, 10:06 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/16/2014, 01:42 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 08/15/2014, 03:30 AMFinally beat Dawn of Ys today. Having now played Mask of the Sun and Dawn of Ys I can say that the PCE has the best iteration of Ys IV. MotS was much shorter for me at around 10hrs and around 17hrs for DoYs. DoYs was much more dynamic, better boss fights and better use of magic. DoYs did a better job of making the world feel connected, where MotS felt like a warp-fest.
Not that it's an unpopular opinion around here, but yeah I liked the PC Engine version more than the SNES version.  Also more than the PS2 version; still want to play the Vita port.




Quote from: NightWolve on 08/15/2014, 05:39 AMI offered the Ys IV script to SamIAm for retranslation, but he's not shown interest. After all, since it's already translated and competently enough, there's less motivation to work on something that's already done. I also offered esteban a shot at just rewriting the English to make it more fun, enjoyable, etc., but he never took me up on it... So nobody has come forward to either retranslate it from scratch or rewrite it Working Designs style...
The non sequitur in Xak about being a Republican always kinda reminded me of a line from Lunar on PS1 that went "You think I'm the president?  Then I guess that makes me Bill Clinton." or something like that.  I don't recall the Dawn of Ys translation being bad by any means though...
I don't remember that line from Lunar but one particular line stuck out to ~16 yr old me. Funnily enough I found it on tvtropes.org

" Getting Crap Past the Radar: In Silver Star Story, examine the chicken in Alex's house. An irritated Nall will comment on how they wake him up in the morning and how he wants to "choke them."

    The game is riff with so many subtle and not so subtle references, it's amazing the censors never picked it up."
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/23/2014, 09:22 AM
Quote from: ctophil on 08/12/2014, 12:18 AMI'm playing The Addams Family on Turbografx-CD.  I know most of you probably don't care for that game; but it's actually pretty fun.  Plus, it's the only Turbo CD game I have.  lol.  The game is really hard though.  So far, I could only go past the first part of the mansion.  I got to the part where you go down into the basement.  The game really throws annoying enemies at you, and you barely ever get hearts to refill your health.  Nothing like some old school difficulty.
+9.2 PTS. because Addams Family = your ONLY TG-CD (awesome)

I have yet to really give this game a chance. It just looked mediocre to me back in the day (before it was released). I know it has 100% more potential enjoyment than Ballistix, so I am not worried.

Your post, though, is going to inspire me to dig it out and play it.  :pcgs:
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/23/2014, 04:57 PM
Finally playing Y's book I and II for the first time, loving it!
Got a Turbo Duo two months back, audio was gimping on Gates Of Thunder, so didn't bother with Y's but miraculously tried Valis II last night and audio works, so excited!!!
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Post by: johnnymad on 08/23/2014, 10:30 PM
Been playing Air Zonk lately. It's weird, but I find it much more difficult than Blazing Lazers or any other vertical shooter. Haven't put enough time into I guess...or I'm just bad.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/23/2014, 11:47 PM
Quote from: johnnymad on 08/23/2014, 10:30 PMBeen playing Air Zonk lately. It's weird, but I find it much more difficult than Blazing Lazers or any other vertical shooter. Haven't put enough time into I guess...or I'm just bad.
Sometimes, for no logical reason at all, I just struggle with some games.

DOCTOR HuCARD's PROGNOSIS: It's easy to lose track of bullets in Air Zonk, for example. So, until you become attuned to them, you'll be shrugging your shoulders and wondering why you suck. Unless, of course, you are Swiss...then you just suck.



CURRENTLY PLAYING: Nothing, sadly.





Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/23/2014, 04:57 PMFinally playing Ys book I and II for the first time, loving it!
Got a Turbo Duo two months back, audio was gimping on Gates Of Thunder, so didn't bother with Ys but miraculously tried Valis II last night and audio works, so excited!!!
I'm actually envious. I've replayed the game so many times, I'd love to be able to be a Virgin Again (Virginian).
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 12:16 AM
Definitely feels like one of those games, couple hours in, level 24 and in Darm Tower, magnificent game, gonna beat ValiS II later. :D
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Post by: johnnymad on 08/24/2014, 12:37 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/23/2014, 11:47 PMSometimes, for no logical reason at all, I just struggle with some games.

DOCTOR HuCARD's PROGNOSIS: It's easy to lose track of bullets in Air Zonk, for example. So, until you become attuned to them, you'll be shrugging your shoulders and wondering why you suck. Unless, of course, you are Swiss...then you just suck.
Haha. Do you have a camera in my room or something? Definitely shrugged my shoulders every time I got hit.
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Post by: bob on 08/24/2014, 01:20 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/23/2014, 09:22 AM
Quote from: ctophil on 08/12/2014, 12:18 AMI'm playing The Addams Family on Turbografx-CD.  I know most of you probably don't care for that game; but it's actually pretty fun.  Plus, it's the only Turbo CD game I have.  lol.  The game is really hard though.  So far, I could only go past the first part of the mansion.  I got to the part where you go down into the basement.  The game really throws annoying enemies at you, and you barely ever get hearts to refill your health.  Nothing like some old school difficulty.
+9.2 PTS. because Addams Family = your ONLY TG-CD (awesome)

I have yet to really give this game a chance. It just looked mediocre to me back in the day (before it was released). I know it has 100% more potential enjoyment than Ballistix, so I am not worried.

Your post, though, is going to inspire me to dig it out and play it.  :pcgs:
Addams Family is fun.  Once you get used to the pacing, and a bit of a knack for the controls, the mansion is fun to try and figure out the order of the rooms.  Everybody dismisses it because for some reason, they made you the family lawyer, Tully.  (Maybe securing the license to Dan Hedaya was all they could afford?)
Anyway, I really do love this game, one of my guilty pleasures.  As for the trek to Gomez, you are correct, it's hard as fuck as you get deeper into the basement.  And wait until you get to the chains you have to pull at the end.  Unless you get lucky...

Back to what I'm playing...I just spent an hour with Tiger Road.
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Post by: esteban on 08/24/2014, 01:25 AM
Quote from: galam on 08/24/2014, 01:20 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/23/2014, 09:22 AM
Quote from: ctophil on 08/12/2014, 12:18 AMI'm playing The Addams Family on Turbografx-CD.  I know most of you probably don't care for that game; but it's actually pretty fun.  Plus, it's the only Turbo CD game I have.  lol.  The game is really hard though.  So far, I could only go past the first part of the mansion.  I got to the part where you go down into the basement.  The game really throws annoying enemies at you, and you barely ever get hearts to refill your health.  Nothing like some old school difficulty.
+9.2 PTS. because Addams Family = your ONLY TG-CD (awesome)

I have yet to really give this game a chance. It just looked mediocre to me back in the day (before it was released). I know it has 100% more potential enjoyment than Ballistix, so I am not worried.

Your post, though, is going to inspire me to dig it out and play it.  :pcgs:
Addams Family is fun.  Once you get used to the pacing, and a bit of a knack for the controls, the mansion is fun to try and figure out the order of the rooms.  Everybody dismisses it because for some reason, they made you the family lawyer, Tully.  (Maybe securing the license to Dan Hedaya was all they could afford?)
Anyway, I really do love this game, one of my guilty pleasures.  As for the trek to Gomez, you are correct, it's hard as fuck as you get deeper into the basement.  And wait until you get to the chains you have to pull at the end.  Unless you get lucky...

Back to what I'm playing...I just spent an hour with Tiger Road.
Tiger Road, along with Bravoman, are some of the few games I never beat.

But galam, your endorsement of Addams Family has convinced me to play it when I get back home.  :pcgs:
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 06:03 PM
Today's been a blast, beat Valis II, beat Y's book I, onto part II, can't believe I've never played this before aha.  :D
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Post by: bob on 08/24/2014, 06:05 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 06:03 PMToday's been a blast, beat Valis II, beat Ys book I, onto part II, can't believe I've never played this before aha.  :D
I completed Valis 2 myself a few weeks ago. I never played it all the way through and i have a new appreciation for it.
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Post by: esteban on 08/24/2014, 06:20 PM
Quote from: galam on 08/24/2014, 06:05 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 06:03 PMToday's been a blast, beat Valis II, beat Ys book I, onto part II, can't believe I've never played this before aha.  :D
I completed Valis 2 myself a few weeks ago. I never played it all the way through and i have a new appreciation for it.
It's an enjoyable, easy platformer that could have been SO MUCH MORE. I still like it.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 06:35 PM
Yeah, Valis II was pretty easy, was my first time playing it, beat the game with four lives left lol.
I got number three as well, do you guys have a preference for which ones more enjoyable or challenging??
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Post by: esteban on 08/24/2014, 06:49 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 06:35 PMYeah, Valis II was pretty easy, was my first time playing it, beat the game with four lives left lol.
I got number three as well, do you guys have a preference for which ones more enjoyable or challenging??
III and IV are probably the best, but some crazy folks say Valis I PCE (which, ha!, was the last released) is better...but I don't think it is.

III = my fave
IV = has some neat moments! very polished overall! but not as "special" as III, to me, anyway.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 07:50 PM
Okay cool, so Valis I is PC Engine seclusive?
What about IV??
Good to know aha, I look forward to number III.
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/24/2014, 07:56 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 07:50 PMOkay cool, so Valis I is PC Engine seclusive?
What about IV??
Good to know aha, I look forward to number III.
Should put that in your intro, I'd read it, I'd read the shit out of it. :3
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Post by: bob on 08/24/2014, 08:08 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 07:50 PMOkay cool, so Valis I is PC Engine seclusive?
What about IV??
Good to know aha, I look forward to number III.
I remember III having some pain in the ass jumps. Frustrating.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 08:39 PM
Lol, I look forward to getting frustrated aha, been playing Y's book II for like six hours straight. XD
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Post by: CrackTiger on 08/24/2014, 11:08 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 07:50 PMOkay cool, so Valis I is PC Engine seclusive?
What about IV??
Good to know aha, I look forward to number III.
Valis "1" started out on Japanese computers. It was only the last entry released for PC Engine. There is also a version of it for Genesis.

Valis II has a super deformed version on Genesis as well.

Valis III is also on Genesis and very good.

Valis IV got a neutered port on SNES, but they at least gave it some original backgrounds.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/25/2014, 07:36 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/24/2014, 11:08 PMValis "1" started out on Japanese computers. It was only the last entry released for PC Engine. There is also a version of it for Genesis.
It's on Famicom as well.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/25/2014, 10:13 AM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/25/2014, 07:36 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/24/2014, 11:08 PMValis "1" started out on Japanese computers. It was only the last entry released for PC Engine. There is also a version of it for Genesis.
It's on Famicom as well.
God, I tried some Valis 1 on Famicom...god awful.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/25/2014, 10:50 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/25/2014, 10:13 AMGod, I tried some Valis 1 on Famicom...god awful.
Valis is one of those series that I have various versions of 1-4 of. And the only one I really like is Syd of Valis. Yet, I have a lot of them. To me it's a more aggravating less fun Castlevania,

I wish I could justify why I own so many games in the series. In any event I have Valis 1 on famicom and it is indeed awful.
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Post by: geise on 08/25/2014, 10:52 AM
Valis Phantasm Soldier and Valis IV are awesome on pc-engine.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/25/2014, 10:59 AM
Quote from: geise on 08/25/2014, 10:52 AMValis Phantasm Soldier and Valis IV are awesome on pc-engine. 
I beat Valis II and got a good ways into Valis III. They were both really aggravating. I didn't like Super Valis IV on SNES either.
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Post by: esteban on 08/25/2014, 11:34 AM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/25/2014, 10:59 AM
Quote from: geise on 08/25/2014, 10:52 AMValis Phantasm Soldier and Valis IV are awesome on pc-engine. 
I beat Valis II and got a good ways into Valis III. They were both really aggravating. I didn't like Super Valis IV on SNES either.
You SCROUNDREL!

Valis II TG-CD is easy and short. I wish it was either (1) much longer...more stages of the same (linear, not particularly creative) ***** or ****** (2) same length, but with more creative stage design (encouraging at least some exploration, at least onitially).

Valis III is great with a bit of challenging moments, not perfect, far from it, but a great little game that sadly, doesn't have many peers on PCE.

Valis IV on SNES is missing some of the magic...I haven't spent as  much time with it (I beat it, years ago, but I have not gone back for more...). I hate to condemn it without playing it again with fresh eyes...
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/25/2014, 04:37 PM
Well, beat Bonks Adventure today, decided to play Valis III, died at least thirty times in a row, on some mountains near the beginning of the game, two big leaps in a row, second one I kept smashing my head off of, on top of my audio being incredibly quiet except for my sound effects which make me want to rip my hair out after an hour I can't do it anymore lol.
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Post by: bob on 08/25/2014, 05:30 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/25/2014, 04:37 PMWell, beat Bonks Adventure today, decided to play Valis III, died at least thirty times in a row, on some mountains near the beginning of the game, two big leaps in a row, second one I kept smashing my head off of, on top of my audio being incredibly quiet except for my sound effects which make me want to rip my hair out after an hour I can't do it anymore lol.
Told you...   :wink:
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Post by: esteban on 08/25/2014, 05:33 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/25/2014, 04:37 PMWell, beat Bonks Adventure today, decided to play Valis III, died at least thirty times in a row, on some mountains near the beginning of the game, two big leaps in a row, second one I kept smashing my head off of, on top of my audio being incredibly quiet except for my sound effects which make me want to rip my hair out after an hour I can't do it anymore lol.
Did you select different characters and experiment? Not sure what point you are at, but maybe the slide would help?
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/25/2014, 06:34 PM
Got confused for a few minutes on level one lol, kept trying to jump over the big barrel looking things on the roof until I read the manual and learned I could slide lol.
Then beat the boss, heard a lot of static instead of voices for the cutscene, cried a little bit, continued on level II, there are two pits in a row, hell of a jump, but the second one I kept hitting my head on the rock ceiling, tried medium jumps, nothing was working, I'll try the slide for shits and giggles, if that was it I'm going to be mind blown lol.
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Post by: esteban on 08/25/2014, 06:39 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/25/2014, 06:34 PMGot confused for a few minutes on level one lol, kept trying to jump over the big barrel looking things on the roof until I read the manual and learned I could slide lol.
Then beat the boss, heard a lot of static instead of voices for the cutscene, cried a little bit, continued on level II, there are two pits in a row, hell of a jump, but the second one I kept hitting my head on the rock ceiling, tried medium jumps, nothing was working, I'll try the slide for shits and giggles, if that was it I'm going to be mind blown lol.
There might be a solution that involves freezing an enemy.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/25/2014, 06:44 PM
It was the slide, holy shit lol, didn't think that would work, who needs physics lol, thank you ahaha.
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Post by: bob on 08/25/2014, 08:58 PM
so obtuse.
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Post by: PunkCryborg on 08/25/2014, 09:18 PM
Had some friends over last night for some bomberman 94 and battle lode runner. My wife played the Space Invaders remix (hu card), Download and Magical Chase
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Post by: esteban on 08/25/2014, 10:03 PM
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 08/25/2014, 09:18 PMHad some friends over last night for some bomberman 94 and battle lode runner. My wife played the Space Invaders remix (hu card), Download and Magical Chase
I really dig the Space Invaders HuCARD. FUN.  :pcgs:

I haven't had multi-player Bomberman or Dungeon Explorer or MotoRoader in far too long.
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/25/2014, 10:44 PM
R-Type. Fully charged up = Fully erect

I like this port.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 12:47 AM
Playing Dungeon Explorer with others has been damn near impossible with me, having two or three people we end up killing each other by accident lol.
Started to play Double Dungeons lately, I'm pretty hooked lol.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/26/2014, 03:15 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 12:47 AMPlaying Dungeon Explorer with others has been damn near impossible with me, having two or three people we end up killing each other by accident lol.
Started to play Double Dungeons lately, I'm pretty hooked lol.
That game is a tad bit poopy.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 04:22 AM
I've come to understand most people don't enjoy it, but I do, reminds me of Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System, I'm too used to level grinding lol, done nine of the dungeons so far aha.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/26/2014, 04:57 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 04:22 AMI've come to understand most people don't enjoy it, but I do, reminds me of Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System, I'm too used to level grinding lol, done nine of the dungeons so far aha.
To each their own, I suppose.
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Post by: esteban on 08/26/2014, 06:31 AM
Double a Dungeon = Good a Times.


SPECIAL:
(1) look in a mirror
(2) even if you are playing solo, start a two-player game and ___________
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: geise on 08/26/2014, 07:27 AM
The best port of R-Type there is.  I like the music in it actually more than the pcb.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/26/2014, 05:27 PM
Quote from: geise on 08/26/2014, 07:27 AMThe best port of R-Type there is.  I like the music in it actually more than the pcb.
I can't remember the last time I played the 'cade ver. and listened closely to the music. Perhaps need to give it a call sometime, ask it how things are going.
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Post by: roflmao on 08/26/2014, 10:39 PM
Don't listen to HtT; Double Dungeons is a hoot! Last night my son wanted to play the Express in the car on the way to dinner. I asked him what games he wanted to bring along and he chose Double Dungeons and Devil's Crush.  I couldn't have been happier.  Double Dungeons is such a great Express game.

We've also been playing a fair bit of Ys IV.  I finally beat the Ice boss and things are moving along smoothly.  :)

SPOILER:
I forgot to test out the warp wand that I had recently acquired so hadn't picked up the optimal gear.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 11:28 PM
Nice aha, I'm really wanting a Turbo Express, seen a few over the past few years, but I'm waiting for a boxed one, just picked up devils crush today, wanting to finally try it out but my girlfriends hooked on Xenoblade Chronicles lol.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/27/2014, 02:44 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 11:28 PMNice aha, I'm really wanting a Turbo Express, seen a few over the past few years, but I'm waiting for a boxed one, just picked up devils crush today, wanting to finally try it out but my girlfriends hooked on Xenoblade Chronicles lol.
Just make one out of duct tape.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 03:22 AM
Or duct tape her to the fucking wall so I can play my Turbo Duo lol
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 08/27/2014, 02:34 PM
been playing a lot of blazing lazers on the express as well as galaga 90
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 02:58 PM
Great games, 1196660 is my high score so far in Galaga 90', so addictive, I can get to level eight in Blazing lazers without dying so far, that end hallway in stage nine though makes me want to rip my hair out lol, so addicting. XD
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Post by: esteban on 08/27/2014, 04:29 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/25/2014, 10:50 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/25/2014, 10:13 AMGod, I tried some Valis 1 on Famicom...god awful.
Valis is one of those series that I have various versions of 1-4 of. And the only one I really like is Syd of Valis. Yet, I have a lot of them. To me it's a more aggravating less fun Castlevania,

I wish I could justify why I own so many games in the series. In any event I have Valis 1 on famicom and it is indeed awful.
Oh, god, I did not like Syd of a Valis. I wanted to like it, but, damn.

Valis II is the path to your happiness. Errrr...oh well (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 08/27/2014, 04:50 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 11:28 PMNice aha, I'm really wanting a Turbo Express, seen a few over the past few years, but I'm waiting for a boxed one, just picked up devils crush today, wanting to finally try it out but my girlfriends hooked on Xenoblade Chronicles lol.
TEs usually come up on ebay for somewhere under $1000. But if you look around, I'm sure you can find it for more.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/27/2014, 05:09 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 03:22 AMOr duct tape her to the fucking wall so I can play my Turbo Duo lol
(https://i.imgur.com/XU4rTCH.png)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ayce on 08/27/2014, 05:10 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/26/2014, 04:22 AMI've come to understand most people don't enjoy it, but I do, reminds me of Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System, I'm too used to level grinding lol, done nine of the dungeons so far aha.
I love the original Phantasy Star... your post is making me want to play it again.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 05:15 PM
Lol, sure seems like some of you guys don't like me because I bought games, instead of you all bitching and bitching about prices when people post about the cool stuff they get, why don't you say something about the game instead of the price, bitching about money constantly is ridiculous, I came here because the games are great, if I wanted to listen to people bitch about money constantly I'd go into the real world and attempt a conversation.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 05:16 PM
Yeah, Phantasy Star was pretty great, that's what Double Dungeons reminds me off, just without an over world lol.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 08/27/2014, 05:32 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 05:15 PMLol, sure seems like some of you guys don't like me because I bought games, instead of you all bitching and bitching about prices when people post about the cool stuff they get, why don't you say something about the game instead of the price, bitching about money constantly is ridiculous, I came here because the games are great, if I wanted to listen to people bitch about money constantly I'd go into the real world and attempt a conversation.
Dry your tears, nancy.  You asked for opinions about how much you (over)paid.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/27/2014, 05:35 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2014, 05:32 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 05:15 PMLol, sure seems like some of you guys don't like me because I bought games, instead of you all bitching and bitching about prices when people post about the cool stuff they get, why don't you say something about the game instead of the price, bitching about money constantly is ridiculous, I came here because the games are great, if I wanted to listen to people bitch about money constantly I'd go into the real world and attempt a conversation.
Dry your tears, nancy.  You asked for opinions about how much you (over)paid.
Exactly. We'll talk about the games after we encourage you not to feed the eBay profiteers.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ayce on 08/27/2014, 05:35 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 05:15 PMLol, sure seems like some of you guys don't like me because I bought games, instead of you all bitching and bitching about prices when people post about the cool stuff they get, why don't you say something about the game instead of the price, bitching about money constantly is ridiculous, I came here because the games are great, if I wanted to listen to people bitch about money constantly I'd go into the real world and attempt a conversation.
Meh! Don't worry about most of the complainers here... I just learned it's better to ignore those people and don't even pay them any mind. If they say something don't give them the satisfaction of a reply of any sorts. Haters will hate.

As for your situation of getting ripped off... that sucks, but people here get upset about so called resellers and you got caught up with one that was very dishonest. It's too bad but certain people will take it out on you because you spent that kind of cash on the games. This goes back to ... pay them no mind and don't give them the time of day. Not to say stoop to their level, but remain courteous.

I think I need to go upstairs and play some Double Dungeons now.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 08/27/2014, 05:38 PM
Bitch about everyone saying neutopia6 paid too much, then turn around and say "you got ripped off".  Priceless.  Just Priceless.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ayce on 08/27/2014, 05:46 PM
My bust... I was thinking of a different post not the Dragon Slayer post. In that case it still doesn't matter what you ask for on ebay if people are dumb enough to pay that kind of money all the power to you. There is no way I'd ever pay that kind of money for a game. I was thinking you were the guy who paid $200 for a couple games that were not worth anywhere near that.

But the rest of my post still stands.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 08/27/2014, 05:56 PM
You're pretty clueless; neutopia6 is not the guy with the Dragon Slayer thread, which has nothing to do with anything here.

Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 08/27/2014, 06:07 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 05:15 PMLol, sure seems like some of you guys don't like me because I bought games, instead of you all bitching and bitching about prices when people post about the cool stuff they get, why don't you say something about the game instead of the price, bitching about money constantly is ridiculous, I came here because the games are great, if I wanted to listen to people bitch about money constantly I'd go into the real world and attempt a conversation.
hey relax man. i was just poking fun...it happens here.  you at least have been genuine and admit you pay too much.  in general its not good, but i have nothing against you personally.  at least you obviously arent buying them to re-gouge somebody.  you want to play.  unfortunately, that carries a premium in 2014.

Ayce: so far, i like you.  however, you have been asking for a lot of help around here for a book i assume you plan to sell.  i fully support you or i wouldnt have sent you some pics.  but...dont come across like you are biting the hand that feeds you.  nothing specific...just sayin'
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ayce on 08/27/2014, 06:13 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2014, 05:56 PMYou're pretty clueless; neutopia6 is not the guy with the Dragon Slayer thread, which has nothing to do with anything here.
Yeah I guess your right, I'm clueless. Sorry that I don't keep up on the drama :( Will you ever forgive me?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 06:18 PM
I don't buy stuff off of eBay lol, I asked for an opinion and got some positive constructive criticism which I'm greatful for, then there are others going on about how stupid I am, others saying I'm ruining turbo collecting, people poking fun, those comments aren't helpful and just make you seem like a grumpy old fuck who cares more about my money than I do, its not like I got totally ripped off or anything lol.
But I'm slowly learning now so thanks, in my best interest I'd enjoy not getting ripped off, just didn't fully understand why it effected some of you as much as it did lol.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ayce on 08/27/2014, 06:28 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 06:18 PMI don't buy stuff off of eBay lol, I asked for an opinion and got some positive constructive criticism which I'm greatful for, then there are others going on about how stupid I am, others saying I'm ruining turbo collecting, people poking fun, those comments aren't helpful and just make you seem like a grumpy old fuck who cares more about my money than I do, its not like I got totally ripped off or anything lol.
But I'm slowly learning now so thanks, in my best interest I'd enjoy not getting ripped off, just didn't fully understand why it effected some of you as much as it did lol.
Buying from eBay is not so bad... at times you can get quite a good deal.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 06:55 PM
Well I'm scoping for decent lots, gonna try a complete collection, attempt to beat them all lol, still like 110 titles I need, I'm excited, just don't want to buy individually unless its the expensive ones, and that's waaaaay down the line lol.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ayce on 08/27/2014, 07:00 PM
I hear ya, but I have to ask this since this is the currently playing thread.
Has anyone ever beaten Air Zonk on the hard setting (not the extra hard)?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 07:16 PM
Once I get myself a copy I'll do it, it looks so fun, really hard game or what??
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 08:02 PM
Very confident lol, I've been gaming twenty years, 90% of them 70s, 80s and 90s stuff, noticed once I play something new and go back to older stuff I lose some skill lol, I've beaten original Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden ghosts n goblins and Mega man every time I play, so I'm looking forward to seeing all the Turbo systems have to offer! >:D
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Post by: esteban on 08/27/2014, 08:20 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 08:02 PMVery confident lol, I've been gaming twenty years, 90% of them 70s, 80s and 90s stuff, noticed once I play something new and go back to older stuff I lose some skill lol, I've beaten original Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden ghosts n goblins and Mega man every time I play, so I'm looking forward to seeing all the Turbo systems have to offer! >:D
With that résumé, you won't find too many titles as difficult as others have.  :pcgs:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 08:41 PM
Well as long as they're fun that's all that matters, have yet to be disappointed so far, drop off and PAC land were very mediocre to me but that's about it so far.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 10:58 PM
Just beat Bonks Revenue and Bonk 3, fuck those were good, really want Air Zonk/Super Air Zonk!!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/28/2014, 03:11 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 10:58 PMJust beat Bonks Revenue and Bonk 3, fuck those were good, really want Air Zonk/Super Air Zonk!!
Play the SNES Bonk games? They be fun.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 04:43 AM
I will definitely when I find them, loved the TurboGrafx trilogy. :p
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Post by: Ayce on 08/28/2014, 08:38 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 07:16 PMOnce I get myself a copy I'll do it, it looks so fun, really hard game or what??
Well... on the hard setting they amp up the difficulty and on top of that they only give you one life.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/28/2014, 09:35 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/27/2014, 06:18 PMI don't buy stuff off of eBay lol, I asked for an opinion and got some positive constructive criticism which I'm greatful for, then there are others going on about how stupid I am, others saying I'm ruining turbo collecting, people poking fun, those comments aren't helpful and just make you seem like a grumpy old fuck who cares more about my money than I do, its not like I got totally ripped off or anything lol.

But I'm slowly learning now so thanks, in my best interest I'd enjoy not getting ripped off, just didn't fully understand why it effected some of you as much as it did lol.
The highlighted bits are why you're being mocked.  You argue that it wasn't a bad deal and the only way you'd get it for less is to wait forever for a lucky eBay find, while eBay BIN prices available right now show that to be patently false.  Does it really surprise you that things got ugly after you essentially told everyone they're full of shit?  Why even ask our opinion when you've already made up your mind that you got a sweet deal?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 01:11 PM
Wasn't a sweet deal, I just checked bin prices added up to $600, guy asked $500, I said $400 and got it so was happy, asked what you guys thought, few were like right on enjoy the games, others started rambling about money and giving off the impression I suck lol, we're not all born with knowledge like this, you start as a beginner and learn, that was my point, and the games are a blast, playing Monster Lair with my girlfriend, got hooked to Dragons Curse last night for a few hours, I'm happy with the games I got, was just seeing what you guys thought, constructive criticism allows me to learn on future endeavors, implying I'm a dumb twat is a waste of both of our time lol.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/28/2014, 01:30 PM
You asked "how ripped off did I get" and people responded with "ramblings about money".  How dare they?!?  :lol:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 01:40 PM
Yeah, that's true, you know what I'm trying to say though, just like I know what you're trying to say lol.
I chalk it up as a learning experience, we all fail sometimes, the games I got more than make up for the $50 or so I could have saved had I scoped around eBay though.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 08/28/2014, 02:02 PM
you are getting my medical bills for the head injury im sustaining.

 ](*,)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/28/2014, 05:10 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 01:11 PMWasn't a sweet deal, I just checked bin prices added up to $600, guy asked $500, I said $400 and got it so was happy, asked what you guys thought, few were like right on enjoy the games, others started rambling about money and giving off the impression I suck lol, we're not all born with knowledge like this, you start as a beginner and learn, that was my point, and the games are a blast, playing Monster Lair with my girlfriend, got hooked to Dragons Curse last night for a few hours, I'm happy with the games I got, was just seeing what you guys thought, constructive criticism allows me to learn on future endeavors, implying I'm a dumb twat is a waste of both of our time lol.
Yeah, don't. Must check completed sales and even then the low end prices are a bit high.

Please. Even if you really want to play a game so bad that you would throw all kinds of money at it, don't. Take your time, look around. Patience, Gad Dehmit.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 05:38 PM
I definitely will from now on lol, don't imagine seeing any of this stuff in the wild so I'll try some eBay stuff if its decent in the future. :)
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 10:36 PM
Just beat Dragons Curse, great cute little game, that boss was a pain in the ass though, needed two medicine viles. XD
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: HailingTheThings on 08/29/2014, 12:11 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 10:36 PMJust beat Dragons Curse, great cute little game, that boss was a pain in the ass though, needed two medicine viles. XD
yerra medicine vile
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 08/29/2014, 03:43 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/28/2014, 10:36 PMJust beat Dragons Curse, great cute little game, that boss was a pain in the ass though, needed two medicine viles. XD
I definitely want to pick a copy up for myself soon. Must OBEY!!!
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/29/2014, 09:35 PM
Just beat Ninja Spirit, that was a really good game, I'm going to beat it again lol.
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Post by: esteban on 08/29/2014, 10:46 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/29/2014, 09:35 PMJust beat Ninja Spirit, that was a really good game, I'm going to beat it again lol.
Sadly, I have fun watching the music player (check out the sound test mode).
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/29/2014, 10:54 PM
Lol, will do, beat it again now I'm going through Y's II, just got to Ramia village.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 08/30/2014, 03:35 AM
I've been playing Kaze Kiri Ninja Action lately. Amazing music on the levels and great game play !! Can't have enough of the Kaze Kiri !!
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Post by: Galder on 08/30/2014, 07:41 AM
Legendary Axe on my TE! Can't pass through the 3-2 level though...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: neutopia6 on 08/30/2014, 01:45 PM
Legendary Axe is soooooo good, I can beat it with 5-7 lives left, all continues each time I play now, it sucks that I memorized it, going through that game is so fun.
3b is where it ramps the difficulty up a bit, just take your time and learn the patterns.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 08/31/2014, 03:04 AM
Well, finally finished Y's Book II, that was a great game, I look forward to number III lol, any good???
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Galder on 08/31/2014, 08:54 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/30/2014, 01:45 PMLegendary Axe is soooooo good, I can beat it with 5-7 lives left, all continues each time I play now, it sucks that I memorized it, going through that game is so fun.
3b is where it ramps the difficulty up a bit, just take your time and learn the patterns.
Hehe yeah, I love it too :) I bought it recently and I just can't stop playing. I really like the fact that there are 'secret' routes in the game.

Does anyone know by the way if the 'order of the griffon' is playable on the little screen of the turbo express? Thanks!
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Post by: PukeSter on 08/31/2014, 09:30 PM
Bomberman (1989)

Compared to 93 and 94, it's pretty easy. Not as good, but simple fun, and the first actually good Bomberman game. I managed to get to 8-4 on a single credit (gonna use saves of course).

There is also at least one remote bomb powerup in every world!

It's a game I've been meaning to beat since I was 7 years old though, so hopefully I can meet up with Black Bomberman. :)
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/31/2014, 09:54 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2014, 09:30 PMBomberman (1989)

Compared to 93 and 94, it's pretty easy. Not as good, but simple fun, and the first actually good Bomberman game. I managed to get to 8-4 on a single credit (gonna use saves of course).

There is also at least one remote bomb powerup in every world!

It's a game I've been meaning to beat since I was 7 years old though, so hopefully I can meet up with Black Bomberman. :)
(https://www.tg-16.com/images/bomberman_cubee.png)
 (https://www.tg-16.com/images/bomberman2_cubee.png)
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/01/2014, 06:53 PM
Finally started playing Neutopia, gonna beat it by tomorrow, its a blast so far, love the Zelda feel, its like the missing link between LoZ and A Link To The Past, glad I picked this up.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/01/2014, 08:26 PM
Beat Bomberman, final boss was the only hard boss. Now I've beaten the PCE Trilogy!

Started Dungeon Explorer (used the fighter character), and got extremely far in several hours. Now in final world.

Really fun and lengthy game considering what it is based off of. Lots of different classes to try in future playthroughs.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/01/2014, 09:05 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2014, 08:26 PMBeat Bomberman, final boss was the only hard boss. Now I've beaten the PCE Trilogy!

Started Dungeon Explorer (used the fighter character), and got extremely far in several hours. Now in final world.

Really fun and lengthy game considering what it is based off of. Lots of different classes to try in future playthroughs.
Such a killer game! And you should definitely try a play though with a support-type character, such as the Bishop (or mage, or whatever the hell he is called) , for some extra challenge.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/01/2014, 10:02 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 09/01/2014, 09:05 PM
Quote from: PukeSter on 09/01/2014, 08:26 PMBeat Bomberman, final boss was the only hard boss. Now I've beaten the PCE Trilogy!

Started Dungeon Explorer (used the fighter character), and got extremely far in several hours. Now in final world.

Really fun and lengthy game considering what it is based off of. Lots of different classes to try in future playthroughs.
Such a killer game! And you should definitely try a play though with a support-type character, such as the Bishop (or mage, or whatever the hell he is called) , for some extra challenge.
Just beat the game now, really good. 8/10.

Is Bishop the worst character? Real question is: Can he outrun the Tigrebeast?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/02/2014, 06:45 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2014, 10:02 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 09/01/2014, 09:05 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2014, 08:26 PMBeat Bomberman, final boss was the only hard boss. Now I've beaten the PCE Trilogy!

Started Dungeon Explorer (used the fighter character), and got extremely far in several hours. Now in final world.

Really fun and lengthy game considering what it is based off of. Lots of different classes to try in future playthroughs.
Such a killer game! And you should definitely try a play though with a support-type character, such as the Bishop (or mage, or whatever the hell he is called) , for some extra challenge.
Just beat the game now, really good. 8/10.

Is Bishop the worst character? Real question is: Can he outrun the Tigrebeast?
You can outrun Tigerbeast with any character whose speed is above _____. Obviously, you have to spend precious crystals to do so prior to facing Le Tigre.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/02/2014, 08:10 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2014, 10:02 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 09/01/2014, 09:05 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2014, 08:26 PMBeat Bomberman, final boss was the only hard boss. Now I've beaten the PCE Trilogy!

Started Dungeon Explorer (used the fighter character), and got extremely far in several hours. Now in final world.

Really fun and lengthy game considering what it is based off of. Lots of different classes to try in future playthroughs.
Such a killer game! And you should definitely try a play though with a support-type character, such as the Bishop (or mage, or whatever the hell he is called) , for some extra challenge.
Just beat the game now, really good. 8/10.

Is Bishop the worst character? Real question is: Can he outrun the Tigrebeast?
I wouldn't say he's the worst character per se (he can heal himself), but he's your prototypical support cast type character that definitely adds some challenge if you're playing solo.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on 09/03/2014, 02:38 AM
Today I started playing Star Parodia again. I absolutely love playing this game with my girlfriend !! This game is just all around great fun !!!

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Post by: clackattack on 09/04/2014, 03:06 PM
Stumbled across a translated patch for Startling Odyssey II... This is and interesting game to say the least. Im a huge sucker for JRPGs so this one kinda feels at home with me. Some of the translations are a little rough, but 100% playable and enjoyable
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Post by: DeshDildo on 09/06/2014, 09:35 PM
I finally completed Y's Books I & II for the first time.  What an amazing game.  The music was amazing.  I think I'm actually going to burn a copy of the soundtrack to jam to in the car once in awhile. 

So far this year I've completed these games:
Atlantanean
Bonk's Adventure
Cadash
Chase H.Q.
Last Alert
Neutopia
Neutopia II

The next 3 game I own that I want to run through are Bloody Wolf, Dragon's Curse or Dungeon Explorer.  What do you guys recommend I start with.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/07/2014, 12:32 AM
Nice, I just completed Y's book I and II for the first time last week, very good, definitely have fun with Dragons Curse, I love that game.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/07/2014, 01:47 PM
Quote from: Desh on 09/06/2014, 09:35 PMI finally completed Ys Books I & II for the first time.  What an amazing game.  The music was amazing.  I think I'm actually going to burn a copy of the soundtrack to jam to in the car once in awhile. 

So far this year I've completed these games:
Atlantanean
Bonk's Adventure
Cadash
Chase H.Q.
Last Alert
Neutopia
Neutopia II

The next 3 game I own that I want to run through are Bloody Wolf, Dragon's Curse or Dungeon Explorer.  What do you guys recommend I start with.
Definitely Bloody Wolf. Great underrated game, and probably the easiest of the 3.

I've never managed to be Wonder Boy III, due to the stupid Pagoda level. Wonder Boy III is also the longest.

And Dungeon Explorer isn't too long, but having to reset the console and re-do the password is annoying each time you lose.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/07/2014, 01:49 PM
Just beat Legendary Axe II by the skin of my teeth. Took me a few days.

The first 6 levels I can do well, but that final level (and especially the boss) took me forever.

Lots of improvements compared to the first game, but some negatives like the final level and health downgrade upon death, will keep me from re-playing the game as often as the first one.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/07/2014, 02:16 PM
Agreed, I love the first Legendary Axe but didn't enjoy the second one as much, I think it was level six with all the platforms, and lightning and constant falling is what drove me nuts, I will do it some day though lol.
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Post by: johnnymad on 09/07/2014, 06:11 PM
Been playing Bonk's Adventure. Never played it as a kid. Don't have to tell you guys how good it is.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/14/2014, 02:59 PM
Quote from: johnnymad on 09/07/2014, 06:11 PMBeen playing Bonk's Adventure. Never played it as a kid. Don't have to tell you guys how good it is.
One of my favorite HuCards, though I think New Adventure Island is the best PCE HuCard platformer. :)

Just beat Jigoku Meguri. Took only a day. Not really tricky at all, and the final boss is a piece of cake.

Even though it's only a 6/10 game, it's something everyone should at least try.
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Post by: Galder on 09/14/2014, 03:12 PM
Alien crush, the atmosphere and gameplay are awesome... I have never been a  big fan of pinball games but this one is different, in an ~alien~ way :O ;p
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Post by: Azzurri on 09/14/2014, 03:36 PM
Dragon slayer.

It's your prototypical jrpg of that time. It's a fun game and challenging but the voice acting is so bad.
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Post by: gj-16 on 09/14/2014, 05:01 PM
Still waiting for my DuoR to arrive but I did find a disc only copy of Ys 1&2 locally (which was odd considering it was a book store). I've always wanted to play that game, well that and Rondo but I doubt I'll be finding that any time soon.
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Post by: bob on 09/14/2014, 07:24 PM
Quote from: gj-16 on 09/14/2014, 05:01 PMStill waiting for my DuoR to arrive but I did find a disc only copy of Ys 1&2 locally (which was odd considering it was a book store). I've always wanted to play that game, well that and Rondo but I doubt I'll be finding that any time soon.
Well...it is Ys BOOK
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Post by: nosorrow on 09/14/2014, 08:17 PM
Quote from: galam on 09/14/2014, 07:24 PM
Quote from: gj-16 on 09/14/2014, 05:01 PMStill waiting for my DuoR to arrive but I did find a disc only copy of Ys 1&2 locally (which was odd considering it was a book store). I've always wanted to play that game, well that and Rondo but I doubt I'll be finding that any time soon.
Well...it is Ys BOOK
=D>
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Post by: gj-16 on 09/14/2014, 08:26 PM
Quote from: galam on 09/14/2014, 07:24 PMWell...it is Ys BOOK
:o

lol how did I not see that?
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/14/2014, 08:34 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/07/2014, 01:49 PMJust beat Legendary Axe II by the skin of my teeth. Took me a few days.

The first 6 levels I can do well, but that final level (and especially the boss) took me forever.

Lots of improvements compared to the first game, but some negatives like the final level and health downgrade upon death, will keep me from re-playing the game as often as the first one.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/07/2014, 02:16 PMAgreed, I love the first Legendary Axe but didn't enjoy the second one as much, I think it was level six with all the platforms, and lightning and constant falling is what drove me nuts, I will do it some day though lol.
You are BOTH CRAZY. The sequel is a friggin' amazing game that has huge replay value.  HUGE REPLAY VALUE.

Thank you.  :pcgs:




Quote from: guest on 09/14/2014, 02:59 PM
Quote from: johnnymad on 09/07/2014, 06:11 PMBeen playing Bonk's Adventure. Never played it as a kid. Don't have to tell you guys how good it is.
One of my favorite HuCards, though I think New Adventure Island is the best PCE HuCard platformer. :)

Just beat Jigoku Meguri. Took only a day. Not really tricky at all, and the final boss is a piece of cake.

Even though it's only a 6/10 game, it's something everyone should at least try.
I have to look this up. I don't recognize it by name, sadly.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/14/2014, 09:07 PM
Alien Crush and Devils Crush are amazing pinball games, hopefully picking up a copy of Dragon Slayer, the game kicks ass, I've been trying out Monster Lair and still trying to get through Neutopia, soon!!! >:D
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Post by: Azzurri on 09/14/2014, 09:08 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/14/2014, 09:07 PMAlien Crush and Devils Crush are amazing pinball games, hopefully picking up a copy of Dragon Slayer, the game kicks ass, I've been trying out Monster Lair and still trying to get through Neutopia, soon!!! >:D
Dragon Slayer is good, but by god the voice acting!
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/14/2014, 09:11 PM
Esteban, I love LA II! It's just that the final level is stupidly hard.

Also, Jigoku Meguri is also known as Bonze Adventure. You play as a buddhist monk who must go deep into Hell and cure Enma (Buddhist King of Hell) of his insanity. And you throw "prayer beads" in classic Taito Bubble Bobble fashion.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/14/2014, 09:33 PM
I don't mind shitty voice acting lol, the stuff in Valis was pretty terrible but it was great for a laugh ahaha, as long as the game play is good than graphics and voice acting don't bother me. :p
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Post by: esteban on 09/20/2014, 09:52 AM
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2014, 09:11 PMEsteban, I love LA II! It's just that the final level is stupidly hard.

Also, Jigoku Meguri is also known as Bonze Adventure. You play as a buddhist monk who must go deep into Hell and cure Enma (Buddhist King of Hell) of his insanity. And you throw "prayer beads" in classic Taito Bubble Bobble fashion.
(1) you are forgiven  :pcgs:
(2) Bonze! Gotcha.
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Post by: yoyo on 09/20/2014, 05:05 PM
Thinking of starting up some Ys III.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/20/2014, 06:30 PM
Nice, I just picked up Y's III, I'm waiting to finish Neutopia first though aha.
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 09/20/2014, 06:31 PM
been playing world court tennis  I like the little rpg element where you can walk around the town and challenging other tennis players.

also some ninja spirit on the express. always good
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Post by: esteban on 09/20/2014, 07:45 PM
Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 09/20/2014, 06:31 PMbeen playing world court tennis  I like the little rpg element where you can walk around the town and challenging other tennis players.

also some ninja spirit on the express. always good
Yes,the RPG in World Court (and Final Lap Twin) are fun.  :pcgs:
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/20/2014, 11:03 PM
Final Lap Twin is another one I'm excited to finally start, I couldn't get into moto roader, the constant jumping of a vehicle drove me nuts.
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/23/2014, 12:23 AM
Finally popped in Raiden, me and my girlfriend are having a blast, what do you guys think of it??
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Post by: esteban on 09/23/2014, 06:05 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/23/2014, 12:23 AMFinally popped in Raiden, me and my girlfriend are having a blast, what do you guys think of it??
The HuCARD is fantastic port. Not perfect, but few games ever were back in the day.

Challenging game. You will cry.

It is NOT a perfect game, nor does it do anything new for the genre (a lineage of prior games use the same mechanics, formula).

It is nicely executed, though.

I never really understood why Raiden garnered so much attention...it was a polished rehash of existing shootemups.

But, even I found myself going back to it at arcade, so maybe it did deserve a hug.

The little details are nice (cows!).

CD-ROM PCE version has nice orchestral soundtrack and two extra stages, so I'd say that was a welcome BONUS after you beat HuCARD.

 :pcgs:
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/23/2014, 01:51 PM
Awesome, thank you, we made it to level four last night before calling it quits.
It felt mediocre, yet still very fun, and holy fuck quite a few continues in that game, I'm assuming it gets really painful near the end aha.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/23/2014, 02:51 PM
I'm trying to play Tricky Kick...not doing so well. I get the game mechanics in theory. But in practice....I suck.
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Post by: Justinjcox20 on 09/24/2014, 12:25 AM
I picked up some new games in vegas finally, so I am no longer stuck with just Keith courage.

I am playing splatterhouse,  dungeon explorer, rtype,  and air zonk
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/25/2014, 06:11 AM
Quote from: Justinjcox20 on 09/24/2014, 12:25 AMI picked up some new games in vegas finally, so I am no longer stuck with just Keith courage.

I am playing splatterhouse,  dungeon explorer, rtype,  and air zonk
Damn, you went from KC to AWESOME.  :pcgs:
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/25/2014, 05:08 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/23/2014, 01:51 PMAwesome, thank you, we made it to level four last night before calling it quits.
It felt mediocre, yet still very fun, and holy fuck quite a few continues in that game, I'm assuming it gets really painful near the end aha.
R-Type and Raiden, as far as US releases go, give me the most trouble by about a mile compared to every other shooter on the TG

But I haven't plaid Sinistron yet, and I hear that one is absolutely brutal to beat.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 09/25/2014, 07:21 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/23/2014, 06:05 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/23/2014, 12:23 AMFinally popped in Raiden, me and my girlfriend are having a blast, what do you guys think of it??
CD-ROM PCE version has nice orchestral soundtrack and two extra stages, so I'd say that was a welcome BONUS after you beat HuCARD.

 :pcgs:
Are you talking about Super Raiden for the Super CD-ROM? Not trying to be an ass, just want clarification. :) Didn't know Raiden was on Hu and CD
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Post by: esteban on 09/25/2014, 07:44 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 09/25/2014, 05:08 PM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/23/2014, 01:51 PMAwesome, thank you, we made it to level four last night before calling it quits.
It felt mediocre, yet still very fun, and holy fuck quite a few continues in that game, I'm assuming it gets really painful near the end aha.
R-Type and Raiden, as far as US releases go, give me the most trouble by about a mile compared to every other shooter on the TG

But I haven't plaid Sinistron yet, and I hear that one is absolutely brutal to beat.
I had an easier time beating Sinistron than either R-Type or Raiden. I might be wrong, but I think Sinistron has shorter and fewer stages, so even if it gets challenging, you have a shorter gauntlet to run through. At least, that is how I have always felt.





Quote from: guest on 09/25/2014, 07:21 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/23/2014, 06:05 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/23/2014, 12:23 AMFinally popped in Raiden, me and my girlfriend are having a blast, what do you guys think of it??
CD-ROM PCE version has nice orchestral soundtrack and two extra stages, so I'd say that was a welcome BONUS after you beat HuCARD.

 :pcgs:
Are you talking about Super Raiden for the Super CD-ROM? Not trying to be an ass, just want clarification. :) Didn't know Raiden was on Hu and CD
Yup, Super Raiden CD. Great for Raiden fans, IMHO.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/25/2014, 08:12 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/25/2014, 07:44 PMI had an easier time beating Sinistron than either R-Type or Raiden. I might be wrong, but I think Sinistron has shorter and fewer stages, so even if it gets challenging, you have a shorter gauntlet to run through. At least, that is how I have always felt.
If it's R-Type or Raiden level difficult, but with shorter stages, then I am definitely up for the challenge. But I might shit myself and die if I tack on another shoot 'em up that I find myself unable to beat
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Post by: esteban on 09/25/2014, 08:28 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 09/25/2014, 08:12 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/25/2014, 07:44 PMI had an easier time beating Sinistron than either R-Type or Raiden. I might be wrong, but I think Sinistron has shorter and fewer stages, so even if it gets challenging, you have a shorter gauntlet to run through. At least, that is how I have always felt.
If it's R-Type or Raiden level difficult, but with shorter stages, then I am definitely up for the challenge. But I might shit myself and die if I tack on another shoot 'em up that I find myself unable to beat
I hear you. Beat something first.  :pcgs:
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 09/25/2014, 09:44 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/20/2014, 07:45 PM
Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 09/20/2014, 06:31 PMbeen playing world court tennis  I like the little rpg element where you can walk around the town and challenging other tennis players.

also some ninja spirit on the express. always good
Yes,the RPG in World Court (and Final Lap Twin) are fun.  :pcgs:
hell yeah! and a very unique factor about the two games! keeps you more busy with the game!
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/26/2014, 02:02 AM
I've got the CIC Raiden Hucard, its not too bad, R-Type fucks with me good though, that damn level with the huge ship, level 3??
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/26/2014, 02:54 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/26/2014, 02:02 AMI've got the CIC Raiden Hucard, its not too bad, R-Type fucks with me good though, that damn level with the huge ship, level 3??
My feelings after reaching level 6 of R-type (which is about 10% of the time for me)...

http://youtu.be/JbweCdO_Ecw
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Post by: neutopia6 on 09/26/2014, 03:01 AM
One day I'll force myself to beat it, a lot of it has to be memorization.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/26/2014, 03:08 AM
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/26/2014, 03:01 AMOne day I'll force myself to beat it, a lot of it has to be memorization.
Pure pattern memorization at its finest, which is why I keep coming back.
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Post by: seieienbu on 09/26/2014, 11:53 AM
I finally beat R Type a couple of years ago.  I'd made it to the last boss forever ago but had never been able to win.  It was a huuuuuge weight lifted off my shoulders once I'd finally beaten it.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/26/2014, 06:01 PM
In the "worst huey ever poll," Necromancer (albeit, I am sure 100% unintentional on his part) inspired me to reach out and try some of the shittier games in the TG library that are all but unanimously hated, despised, and yet somehow owned by many of us.

I only have about 6 or so of these games (As a general rule, I typically don't buy shitty games just to have them), but I am going to start with King of Casino and post a couple of thoughts later.
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 09/26/2014, 11:30 PM
finally got a duo r so I've been playing sf2! an amazing port forsure!
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 09/30/2014, 03:24 PM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 09/26/2014, 06:01 PMIn the "worst huey ever poll," Necromancer (albeit, I am sure 100% unintentional on his part) inspired me to reach out and try some of the shittier games in the TG library that are all but unanimously hated, despised, and yet somehow owned by many of us.

I only have about 6 or so of these games (As a general rule, I typically don't buy shitty games just to have them), but I am going to start with King of Casino and post a couple of thoughts later.
So King of Casino...

The Good: It's 100% playable, and you can play with 5 total people! It's basically every casino compilation ever that comes pre-installed on your PC, or the compilation of casino games that you buy at Target for $10.

The Bad: "It's basically every casino compilation ever that comes pre-installed on your. . ." blah blah blah. If you've ever played any computer or digital versions of a casino game, then you've basically played King of Casino already. Nothing new or original about this game, but what the hell does anybody really except??

Overall: Although I can't really see too much of a reason for wanting to play this at home (unless you just REALLY dig casino games) this could be a solid time killer for a road trip on a TE. Definitely not a top pick for said road trip, but if you want a more passive gaming experience, instead of the stress or commitment that other TG games require, then King of Casino might be the way to go.
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Post by: spenoza on 10/05/2014, 12:52 AM
Beat Bonk's Revenge again this morning. Was just going to play for 30 min or so, but got into the game. There are some frustrating elements with the control and how some bosses almost always damage you when you hit them, but then the game throws so many extra Bonks at you it's like they knew what they were doing and then apologizing right afterwards.
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Post by: nosorrow on 10/05/2014, 01:41 AM
Nexzr

Is it me or is that game hard? I've played a few credits so far and I have yet to reach the first stage boss. :oops: There are some graphical effects going on in the background that you just don't know if they're just for show or if it can kill you. Love the visuals and music though - just my style - but being used to play Blazing Lazers and the Soldier series, the game seems a tad unforgiving so far.

Collateral damage: suddenly, I am a lot less interested in Rayxanber II and Image Fight II than I initially had been...  :wink:
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Post by: esteban on 10/05/2014, 08:53 AM
Quote from: nosorrow on 10/05/2014, 01:41 AMNexzr

Is it me or is that game hard? I've played a few credits so far and I have yet to reach the first stage boss. :oops: There are some graphical effects going on in the background that you just don't know if they're just for show or if it can kill you. Love the visuals and music though - just my style - but being used to play Blazing Lazers and the Soldier series, the game seems a tad unforgiving so far.

Collateral damage: suddenly, I am a lot less interested in Rayxanber II and Image Fight II than I initially had been...  :wink:
Yes, it's awesome when a game takes over your soul, leaving no room for Rayxanber II / Image Fight II (the aforementioned games will make you cry and question your very existence.)

Tackling Nexr is pure fun. Enjoy it.  :pcgs:
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Post by: mac on 10/10/2014, 02:13 PM
Kiaidan, fun game and the characters are likeable
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Post by: Galder on 10/10/2014, 04:45 PM
Tv sports basketball on my turbo express! Great game, so many memories come now to the surface from when I was playing it on my Amiga... Font is tiny on TE but overall is a very addictive basketball game. Cinemaware did an excellent job back then! (as well as with "it came from the desert" too!)
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 10/10/2014, 06:19 PM
been playing jackie chan action kung fu. a very nice game with colorful graphics. controls feel great and responsive. love the music in it too
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Post by: johnnykonami on 10/10/2014, 07:49 PM
Well, I finally opened up my sealed Lords of Thunder and Ys IV, I got a new drive and I've been ripping my old games too so I went back and played a little Drac X, Spriggan, Macross 2036 among others.  I haven't played through the two new ones yet, so they're both new games to me.  I might give Nightwolve's Ys IV translation a go.  Looking forward to some LoT, too.
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Post by: mitsuman on 10/10/2014, 08:40 PM
Currently I am getting my ass handed to me on the Apollo stage of Military Madness.
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Post by: whisper2053 on 10/10/2014, 10:35 PM
In honor of the holiday season, currently getting *my* ass handed to me on Splatterhouse Chrome :P
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Post by: SuperPlay on 10/15/2014, 12:29 PM
My Rank Is: Ace Detective !!!!

Yes it had to happen,  I am currently playing 'Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?'

On a side-note my geography and history of old currencies is  shocking.  At least I may learn something from this ;-)
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Post by: johnnykonami on 10/16/2014, 05:31 PM
Been wanting to improve my Japanese reading skills a little, so I've been playing through my PCE digital comic games.. Playing through Snatcher first since I'm extremely familiar with the plot and it can help me deduce some things.  The Junker HQ PCM music is so disappointing still compared to the Sega CD arrangement.  But all the CD based music is there, and the art and graphics are great.  I wish he'd make a sequel one day.  Cobra II, and UY: Stay With You are next.

By the way, when I got Stay With You, my version of the bonus audio CD was scratched.  Does anyone out there have a flawless one?
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 10/16/2014, 06:10 PM
been playing some  of that magical chase on the everdrive. such an awesome shooter. too bad its worth a buttfuck amount of money :(
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Post by: jtucci31 on 11/20/2014, 03:28 PM
While i haven't been playing the GoTW (i need to go back to Shape Shifter) i beat Cosmic Fantasy 2. It may be one of my favorite Turbo games so far that I've played. As people have said before, the story starts out pretty standard (save the princess) but becomes so much more.

I read through Necro's little review in his thread and it had me interested awhile ago. And then Null sold me his copy in a big ole lot i bought from him, and I'm glad i spent the time to play through it all. Towards the very end of the game, before the final battle and a little after, i had some issues where some cutscenes were acting weird. The visuals would be normal but the audio would play from the previous scene. So it would be stuff i had already heard before. Luckily i was able to find the cutscenes online and rewatch them properly, but that kind of sucked. I'll have to get my Duo R checked out since the disc had little to no scratches on it whatsoever.

My heart was pounding when i finally faced Galam, and then was so relieved once i defeated him. The cutscenes were such a joy to watch (especially a select few that I'll have to rewatch in the CF Visual Collection  :wink:). I normally get bored with RPGs or kind of lose my stride with them, but i feel i really hit my stride with this one. I'm looking forward to giving the other RPGs a go (Mysterious Song, Dragon Slayer, Dungeon Explorer, etc.) as well as CF1 and some other PCE RPGs (Kabukiden, Xanadu, maybe Gulliver Boy).

This isn't my review of the game, more of a reflection of how much fun I had playing it and how I look forward to playing others in the series and the genre. So that's what Turbo game I've been playing :D
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Post by: esteban on 11/20/2014, 04:17 PM
Nice writeup, tucci.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 11/20/2014, 04:19 PM
Thanks, este.
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Post by: in99flames on 11/20/2014, 05:26 PM
Well I will tell you what I WISH I was playing :P   Beyond Shadowgate...I want one badly.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 11/20/2014, 07:13 PM
Playing Galaga '90, which I like a lot.  I played a lot of Galaga on the 7800--but was never very good.

Still kind of the same deal...I'm kind of screwed in either one once I lose the extra firepower power ups.
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/20/2014, 09:33 PM
beat exile 2 nights ago. Fun game. Pretty easy and short. But i enjoyed it
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Post by: captain_n77 on 11/21/2014, 12:19 AM
Been playing Blazing Lazers until I finished it the other day. Such a fun game.

Tried out Silent Debuggers after finishing Blazing Lazers. A bit obtuse, but I'm intrigued enough that I'll revisit it(probably after the holidays).
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Post by: Sadler on 11/24/2014, 06:01 PM
The HuZERO game inspired me to finally play Tongueman's Logic. I had seen videos, but I wasn't sure how picross games worked so I never really gave it a shot. I watched some videos on Mario Picross to get an idea of how to play, then threw Tongueman's Logic on the ol' Everdrive and WOW! First of all, I really enjoy the game play. It's a neat puzzle game and drew me in. Second, amazing polish! This game looks, sounds and feels great. Really neat stuff going on! If you haven't tried it you should give it a shot!
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Post by: JapanTokei on 11/26/2014, 10:38 AM
I recommend Ranma digital comic for learning japanese and general enjoyment.. it is one of the best digital comic imo!! 
on a related note, I'm looking to try Cobra 2 for the same reason as well (practicing my japanese, and enjoy the digi comic as well) - any one of you played that one and can comment?

Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/16/2014, 05:31 PMBeen wanting to improve my Japanese reading skills a little, so I've been playing through my PCE digital comic games.. Playing through Snatcher first since I'm extremely familiar with the plot and it can help me deduce some things.  The Junker HQ PCM music is so disappointing still compared to the Sega CD arrangement.  But all the CD based music is there, and the art and graphics are great.  I wish he'd make a sequel one day.  Cobra II, and UY: Stay With You are next.

By the way, when I got Stay With You, my version of the bonus audio CD was scratched.  Does anyone out there have a flawless one?
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Post by: bob on 11/26/2014, 01:13 PM
I tried two games today that I have never played on turbo before:

Camp California
Forgotten Worlds

CC:  Odd.  It's obviously an ICOM game.  It honestly feels like they re-skinned Prince Erik and made him jump.  Hit detection is pretty terrible and level design is a headache.  Just a very choppy platformer with no good flow to the levels. 

FW:  I did not like the genesis game, but this version was actually pretty surprising.  I didn't expect much, but I played for about 30 mins and enjoyed it.  I'm not a fan of the spinning mechanic, so I try to use it as little as possible which I think made the game a bit more challenging.  I'm also not a fan of the "shops" in shooters where you can't really power up as you go, and once the items are lost, that's it until next level.
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Post by: esteban on 11/26/2014, 01:40 PM
Quote from: galam on 11/26/2014, 01:13 PMI tried two games today that I have never played on turbo before:

Camp California
Forgotten Worlds

CC:  Odd.  It's obviously an ICOM game.  It honestly feels like they re-skinned Prince Erik and made him jump.  Hit detection is pretty terrible and level design is a headache.  Just a very choppy platformer with no good flow to the levels. 

FW:  I did not like the genesis game, but this version was actually pretty surprising.  I didn't expect much, but I played for about 30 mins and enjoyed it.  I'm not a fan of the spinning mechanic, so I try to use it as little as possible which I think made the game a bit more challenging.  I'm also not a fan of the "shops" in shooters where you can't really power up as you go, and once the items are lost, that's it until next level.
I'm glad you found Forgotten Worlds redeeming! Definitely stick with it.


As for Camp California, initially I felt the same way you did. I think almost everyone's first impression of CC is similar to your experience.....

But, I'll be honest, I dismissed the game without actually spending too much time with it. Old_Rover's posts (many years ago) about how CC was worthy of my time (all of our time) convinced me to give it a second chance.

I still have mixed feelings about the game...but I appreciate it a he'll of a lot more now. It actually can be pretty rewarding and I love a lot of the challenges in the game.

It isn't perfect, but stick with CC and give it a few more chances.

It might help to read some of Rover's old posts (but don't read a FAQ/walkthrough unless you are desperate...that's my philosophy, anyway).

:)
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 11/27/2014, 12:06 AM
Quote from: esteban on 11/26/2014, 01:40 PMAs for Camp California
It has amazing music.

I saw an enemy wearing a bondage/gimp suit. Or. I was drunk. Either way.

A very, very fun game.

(https://i.imgur.com/4JBiaaJ.png)
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Post by: clackattack on 11/27/2014, 12:15 PM
Binged for 8 hours straight yesterday on D.E.II with a good friend I rarely get to hang with. Both our wives happened to be out of town and we were off work... full dude on dude action all night long, SuperCD style!
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Post by: SuperGrafx on 11/27/2014, 03:20 PM
Ordyne

Love this game.  It's got a happy and jovial atmosphere, and some great play mechanics.
Definitely a fun game with 2 players.
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Post by: jokerpkt on 12/01/2014, 10:28 AM
After years of putting it off, I FINALLY finished Blazing Lazers. It frustrated me as a kid, but as a grown up, well, it still frustrated me.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 12/02/2014, 11:35 AM
Quote from: clackattack on 11/27/2014, 12:15 PM...full dude on dude action all night long, SuperCD style!
Full fledged dude on dude action is the only true way to OBEY.

I keep trying to sell my girlfriend on some full dude on girl action, SuperCD style, but so far she's having none of it.

So I'm keeping it dude on dude as it was always intended to be...
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Post by: ToyMachine78 on 12/02/2014, 11:42 AM
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 12/02/2014, 11:35 AM
Quote from: clackattack on 11/27/2014, 12:15 PM...full dude on dude action all night long, SuperCD style!
Full fledged dude on dude action is the only true way to OBEY.

I keep trying to sell my girlfriend on some full dude on girl action, SuperCD style, but so far she's having none of it.

So I'm keeping it dude on dude as it was always intended to be...
My wife is fiercely competitive. So as long as the game is vs. and not co-op, she plays. She especially likes Mortal Kombat and Baseball Stars on the neo.

She'll play co-op but its frustrating. She has to turn it into a competition, so she is constantly hogging all the health and power ups, and re-spawning by stealing your lives. Lol
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Post by: munchiaz on 12/02/2014, 03:22 PM
Played some Ai Cho Aniki last night. I really like it just because its so weird. But I don't understand the whole time system. The first few times i played i died due to time, or just losing life to much. I think i made it to the end the last time i played (boss battle with a giant woman) But i died. Is there a way to rack up extra time in the game besides that girl showing up on the screen with the kanji balls?
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Post by: esteban on 12/02/2014, 04:57 PM
Quote from: jokerpkt on 12/01/2014, 10:28 AMAfter years of putting it off, I FINALLY finished Blazing Lazers. It frustrated me as a kid, but as a grown up, well, it still frustrated me.
Now you can play it in higher difficulty setting!

Ha! :)
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Post by: Phase on 12/02/2014, 05:36 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/02/2014, 04:57 PM
Quote from: jokerpkt on 12/01/2014, 10:28 AMAfter years of putting it off, I FINALLY finished Blazing Lazers. It frustrated me as a kid, but as a grown up, well, it still frustrated me.
Now you can play it in higher difficulty setting!

Ha! :)
Word to your mother
I'm currently working on Super Mania which changes the game quite a bit.. now shield is my new best friend  :)
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 12/02/2014, 05:40 PM
I have been playing a lot of Devil's Crush, it's the perfect pick up and play game for me right now.
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Post by: esteban on 12/02/2014, 08:24 PM
Quote from: Phase on 12/02/2014, 05:36 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/02/2014, 04:57 PM
Quote from: jokerpkt on 12/01/2014, 10:28 AMAfter years of putting it off, I FINALLY finished Blazing Lazers. It frustrated me as a kid, but as a grown up, well, it still frustrated me.
Now you can play it in higher difficulty setting!

Ha! :)
Word to your mother
I'm currently working on Super Mania which changes the game quite a bit.. now shield is my new best friend  :)
Lots of bullets. Fast swarms of 'em. :)
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Post by: Phase on 12/02/2014, 09:04 PM
just beat it now, it took quite a few tries, I started over the weekend on Super Mania after HH mode, the last few tries dieing on the last boss was especially frustrating - nothing like seeing your next ship isn't gold  #-o
Now on to god of game mode.
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Post by: esteban on 12/02/2014, 09:56 PM
Quote from: Phase on 12/02/2014, 09:04 PMjust beat it now, it took quite a few tries, I started over the weekend on Super Mania after HH mode, the last few tries dieing on the last boss was especially frustrating - nothing like seeing your next ship isn't gold  #-o
Now on to god of game mode.
God of Game is the only way to play Blazing Lazers.
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Post by: Phase on 12/02/2014, 10:11 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/02/2014, 09:56 PMGod of Game is the only way to play Blazing Lazers.
I don't know :-k HH I could still use all the weapons and no shields really, but SM and GOG it seems like the game changes to- keep the Shield as much as possible and use III if you want to survive.

Is that what you use on GOG?
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Post by: grache on 12/04/2014, 05:06 AM
Lot's of run 'n gun the last few days.
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Post by: Galder on 12/12/2014, 08:55 PM
Finally today I received a dungeon explorer for my Turbo Express! The game is awesome. Definitely one of my favorites despite the fact that the password in the small TE's screen is pretty much undecipherable... And the music... Geez I LOVE it... I think I was actually headbanging with it at the King's room  :-"
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Post by: retro junkie on 12/12/2014, 09:37 PM
I am playing psychosis right now. I also, this week, got a copy of dungeon explorer for around $4 for my PC Engine. Just thought I would see what it was. Can't understand Japanese. It reminds me of Gauntlet. I am thinking of getting a copy for my TG 16.
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Post by: esteban on 12/13/2014, 12:01 PM
Quote from: retro junkie on 12/12/2014, 09:37 PMI am playing psychosis right now. I also, this week, got a copy of dungeon explorer for around $4 for my PC Engine. Just thought I would see what it was. Can't understand Japanese. It reminds me of Gauntlet. I am thinking of getting a copy for my TG 16.
Gauntlet + ARPG-lite = better than Gauntlet! (for me, anyway).

Nothing against Gauntlet (it's great!) but I find DE to be superior. More satisfying, possibly because the added structure + bosses + exploration break the experience into a variety of activities...whereas Gauntlet can become a monotonous slog...
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Post by: retro junkie on 12/16/2014, 09:22 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/13/2014, 12:01 PMI find DE to be superior. More satisfying, possibly because the added structure + bosses + exploration break the experience into a variety of activities...whereas Gauntlet can become a monotonous slog...
After spending some time playing DE I see what you are saying. It is more satisfying and I believe more addictive. The exploring element adds a lot to the game for me, almost a RPGish feel. This game has been added to my most played games for the system.
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Post by: technozombie on 01/05/2015, 03:28 AM
 In the past 2 weeks I've finished Super Castlevania 4(thank you SD2SNES) and  100%'ed C:Rondo of Blood. C:RoB is such an amazing game.
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Post by: Sarumaru on 01/05/2015, 03:41 AM
Valis - A Phantasm Soldier
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 01/05/2015, 03:29 PM
been playing a lot of monster lair. this game is bad ass. love how the first half of the stage has a bit of a run'n'gun, platformer, side scrolling feel to it and the other half is a shooter.

i might have to do a review on this! i'm really enjoying this title!
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Post by: esteban on 01/05/2015, 05:17 PM
Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 01/05/2015, 03:29 PMbeen playing a lot of monster lair. this game is bad ass. love how the first half of the stage has a bit of a run'n'gun, platformer, side scrolling feel to it and the other half is a shooter.

i might have to do a review on this! i'm really enjoying this title!
This is one of my fave games of all time.

MASTER GURU SPEAKETH:

Don't use turbo--you can adjust the missile and "spinning orb" powerups by holding the button down vs. tapping at proper frequency.

I grab every single powerup...because it is fun. ...but if a tough boss is coming up, you might be more careful and strategic. (I like the challenge of beating each boss with whatever weapon I happen to end up with).

:)
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 01/05/2015, 06:51 PM
Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 01/05/2015, 03:29 PMbeen playing a lot of monster lair. this game is bad ass. love how the first half of the stage has a bit of a run'n'gun, platformer, side scrolling feel to it and the other half is a shooter.

i might have to do a review on this! i'm really enjoying this title!
YES!!

I finally picked this up about a month or so back, and I cannot get enough either!  :mrgreen:

Quote from: esteban on 01/05/2015, 05:17 PMThis is one of my fave games of all time.

MASTER GURU SPEAKETH:

Don't use turbo--you can adjust the missile and "spinning orb" powerups by holding the button down vs. tapping at proper frequency.

I grab every single powerup...because it is fun. ...but if a tough boss is coming up, you might be more careful and strategic. (I like the challenge of beating each boss with whatever weapon I happen to end up with).

:)
I will take this, and any other tips that I can get, because sweet lord am I having difficulty completing this one!

And BOO to using turbo switches EVER!  :lol:
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Post by: cjameslv on 01/05/2015, 06:54 PM
I am playing one of my secret santa goodies! Shapeshifter is a good ass game!
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Post by: mitsuman on 01/17/2015, 11:27 PM
My brother and his wife and kids came over. While the kids played, the four of us played bomberman, sonic spike, and then took turns playing alien crush.
Since I'm off Monday, I'm hoping to start Lords of the Rising Sun tomorrow and continue on Monday.
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Post by: technozombie on 01/18/2015, 12:19 AM
I just beat Dragon's Curse. What a great game. It has nice progression. Some great music in there too. My only complaint is that it was a little short and that was with me not knowing where to go.
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Post by: Groover on 01/18/2015, 04:50 PM
I'm playing Akumajou Dracula X Rondo of Blood. I finally got it. Also I just got a Duo R that is region and RGB modded. It looks great with my new xrgb mini I got for xmas.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 01/18/2015, 04:57 PM
I've been playing Forgotten Worlds.

Sweet lord is this a difficult one! It's obviously pretty comparable to Side Arms, but so far I'm definitely giving the difficulty edge to Forgotten.

Having the option for a second player to join in should definitely help though.
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Post by: Galder on 02/11/2015, 03:57 PM
Blazing Lasers that I got a couple of days ago. Awesome shoot-em-up but towards the last -it seems- stages it suddenly becomes insane. Full of flying shit everywhere in my tiny TE's screen, lol.
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Post by: Sarumaru on 02/11/2015, 03:58 PM
Valisssss Twoooooooo!!
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Post by: mitsuman on 02/11/2015, 04:39 PM
I was obeying with my 5 year old the other day. After cycling through some other games (Bonk and Alien Crush) she wanted to play the dungeon one (Dungeon Explorer). She wanted to play by herself. I helped her pick a character. At first she was the witch. Then when she died, she picked the elf. Once she was the elf, she made her way into the castle and saw the king. She started to try to kill him. I told her not to do that, because she works for him. She clearly stated that she does not work for him, she works for Santa, for she is an elf!!

But watching her play, and playing a little bit for her got me back into that game. I think I will start playing it this weekend to see how far I can get before giving up all faith and quitting.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/11/2015, 04:46 PM
My 6 yr old and I played through Dungeon Explorer not too long ago (using the cheat code). He loved it!
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Post by: Galder on 02/11/2015, 04:48 PM
Quote from: mitsuman on 02/11/2015, 04:39 PMI was obeying with my 5 year old the other day. After cycling through some other games (Bonk and Alien Crush) she wanted to play the dungeon one (Dungeon Explorer). She wanted to play by herself. I helped her pick a character. At first she was the witch. Then when she died, she picked the elf. Once she was the elf, she made her way into the castle and saw the king. She started to try to kill him. I told her not to do that, because she works for him. She clearly stated that she does not work for him, she works for Santa, for she is an elf!!

But watching her play, and playing a little bit for her got me back into that game. I think I will start playing it this weekend to see how far I can get before giving up all faith and quitting.
Hehe, Dungeon explorer is a great game. I think it is worth every second you dedicate to it. The sad part is that it is short but you can always play it again with another character :)
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Post by: esteban on 02/11/2015, 05:23 PM
Quote from: mitsuman on 02/11/2015, 04:39 PMI was obeying with my 5 year old the other day. After cycling through some other games (Bonk and Alien Crush) she wanted to play the dungeon one (Dungeon Explorer). She wanted to play by herself. I helped her pick a character. At first she was the witch. Then when she died, she picked the elf. Once she was the elf, she made her way into the castle and saw the king. She started to try to kill him. I told her not to do that, because she works for him. She clearly stated that she does not work for him, she works for Santa, for she is an elf!!

But watching her play, and playing a little bit for her got me back into that game. I think I will start playing it this weekend to see how far I can get before giving up all faith and quitting.
Dungeon Explorer is totally fun. Give it some more time!!!!

As others have said, you will not regret it.
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Post by: Bernie on 02/11/2015, 05:27 PM
I started Dungeon Explorer the other day.  I wish it had a save feature, as I hate passwords.  But, I want to beat it before I start DE II.
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Post by: TurboGrafx on 02/11/2015, 09:34 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 02/11/2015, 05:27 PMI started Dungeon Explorer the other day.  I wish it had a save feature, as I hate passwords.  But, I want to beat it before I start DE II.
You need the TurboBooster plus!
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/12/2015, 10:30 AM
Quote from: TurboGrafx on 02/11/2015, 09:34 PMYou need the TurboBooster plus!
That wouldn't make any difference with Dungeon Explorer, for it doesn't have a save feature.
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Post by: blueraven on 02/12/2015, 01:12 PM
NINJA RYUKENDEN.
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Post by: Miracle_Warrior on 02/12/2015, 02:18 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 02/12/2015, 01:12 PMNINJA RYUKENDEN.
Yes!  I was playing through this last weekend; I tend to rage quit on the last stage during most sessions.  I find the controls to be a bit tighter on the NES version, but love the PCE version visually.
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Post by: TurboGrafx on 02/12/2015, 04:44 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/12/2015, 10:30 AM
Quote from: TurboGrafx on 02/11/2015, 09:34 PMYou need the TurboBooster plus!
That wouldn't make any difference with Dungeon Explorer, for it doesn't have a save feature.
Yea, you're right! I meant more with the hating passwords part.
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Post by: Gredler on 02/12/2015, 05:00 PM
Still going back to TV Sports Hockey, gotta get something new to distract me lol This game is just so surprisingly fun and playable - who knew? I need to get some more controllers and get a ruckus 5 player game going
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Post by: esteban on 02/12/2015, 05:24 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 02/12/2015, 05:00 PMStill going back to TV Sports Hockey, gotta get something new to distract me lol This game is just so surprisingly fun and playable - who knew? I need to get some more controllers and get a ruckus 5 player game going
I had fun with Football and Hockey back in the day with 3-5 people. Basketball never seemed as much fun...but I have never been the biggest fan of basketball video games, anyway.
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Post by: SmokeMonster on 02/12/2015, 05:50 PM
I got my Turbo Everdrive in and jumped right in to Bomberman, Bomberman '93, and '94 with a friend. They're the only games that I've played besides the Keith Courage that came with my system.

My first thoughts are that the TG16's composite video looks incredible and I love the sound of the system. I can't wait to dig deeper in to the library.
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Post by: esteban on 02/12/2015, 07:13 PM
Quote from: SmokeMonster on 02/12/2015, 05:50 PMI got my Turbo Everdrive in and jumped right in to Bomberman, Bomberman '93, and '94 with a friend. They're the only games that I've played besides the Keith Courage that came with my system.

My first thoughts are that the TG16's composite video looks incredible and I love the sound of the system. I can't wait to dig deeper in to the library.
Hell yes. :)
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Post by: retro junkie on 02/12/2015, 07:31 PM
Just recently picked up Marchen Maze. So I have been playing it in between Cyber Core & Super Star Soldier.
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Post by: esteban on 02/14/2015, 05:32 AM
Quote from: retro junkie on 02/12/2015, 07:31 PMJust recently picked up Marchen Maze. So I have been playing it in between Cyber Core & Super Star Soldier.
My kind of games! They all involve __________.
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Post by: kosko99 on 02/14/2015, 02:31 PM
I started playing some random roms to see how the games look like, been playing Street Fighter 2 (already did in the past, but this one is such a good game I had to play it again haha) and Wonderboy in Monster land, quite difficult :S
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Post by: mitsuman on 02/14/2015, 10:05 PM
Just played TV Sports Football for the first time in a long time. Got beat, but was yelling at my players when they failed on some plays.
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Post by: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 04:22 AM
Playing Loom at the moment.  I remember vividly this game coming out in the '90s when I worked at a gaming store as it was released across multiple formats and advertising literature was everywhere. 

However I never playing it at release and have only just worked out why it is called Loom ;-)

Just completed the Standard Mode, now working my way through Expert.
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Post by: bob on 02/15/2015, 08:27 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 04:22 AMPlaying Loom at the moment.  I remember vividly this game coming out in the '90s when I worked at a gaming store as it was released across multiple formats and advertising literature was everywhere. 

However I never playing it at release and have only just worked out why it is called Loom ;-)

Just completed the Standard Mode, now working my way through Expert.
Is Loom pretty short?  Talk about heavy marketing. I remeber when Loom was advertised all over gaming. Like it was the second coming of god and we were all privileged to be alive when it was released.
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Post by: Galder on 02/15/2015, 09:56 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 08:27 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 04:22 AMPlaying Loom at the moment.  I remember vividly this game coming out in the '90s when I worked at a gaming store as it was released across multiple formats and advertising literature was everywhere. 

However I never playing it at release and have only just worked out why it is called Loom ;-)

Just completed the Standard Mode, now working my way through Expert.
Is Loom pretty short?  Talk about heavy marketing. I remeber when Loom was advertised all over gaming. Like it was the second coming of god and we were all privileged to be alive when it was released.
Well, this game was so damn good that I can clearly see why. Definitely one of my best adventure games of all time.
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Post by: bob on 02/15/2015, 09:58 AM
Quote from: Galder on 02/15/2015, 09:56 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 08:27 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 04:22 AMPlaying Loom at the moment.  I remember vividly this game coming out in the '90s when I worked at a gaming store as it was released across multiple formats and advertising literature was everywhere. 

However I never playing it at release and have only just worked out why it is called Loom ;-)

Just completed the Standard Mode, now working my way through Expert.
Is Loom pretty short?  Talk about heavy marketing. I remeber when Loom was advertised all over gaming. Like it was the second coming of god and we were all privileged to be alive when it was released.
Well, this game was so damn good that I can clearly see why. Definitely one of my best adventure games of all time.
But is it long?  Can it be finished in a day or two?  Or does it take some commitment?
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Post by: esteban on 02/15/2015, 10:22 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 09:58 AM
Quote from: Galder on 02/15/2015, 09:56 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 08:27 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 04:22 AMPlaying Loom at the moment.  I remember vividly this game coming out in the '90s when I worked at a gaming store as it was released across multiple formats and advertising literature was everywhere. 

However I never playing it at release and have only just worked out why it is called Loom ;-)

Just completed the Standard Mode, now working my way through Expert.
Is Loom pretty short?  Talk about heavy marketing. I remeber when Loom was advertised all over gaming. Like it was the second coming of god and we were all privileged to be alive when it was released.
Well, this game was so damn good that I can clearly see why. Definitely one of my best adventure games of all time.
But is it long?  Can it be finished in a day or two?  Or does it take some commitment?
Just play it! It is worth it. So, it might take you several sessions..it's all good.

:)
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Post by: bob on 02/15/2015, 10:29 AM
Quote from: esteban on 02/15/2015, 10:22 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 09:58 AM
Quote from: Galder on 02/15/2015, 09:56 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 08:27 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 04:22 AMPlaying Loom at the moment.  I remember vividly this game coming out in the '90s when I worked at a gaming store as it was released across multiple formats and advertising literature was everywhere. 

However I never playing it at release and have only just worked out why it is called Loom ;-)

Just completed the Standard Mode, now working my way through Expert.
Is Loom pretty short?  Talk about heavy marketing. I remeber when Loom was advertised all over gaming. Like it was the second coming of god and we were all privileged to be alive when it was released.
Well, this game was so damn good that I can clearly see why. Definitely one of my best adventure games of all time.
But is it long?  Can it be finished in a day or two?  Or does it take some commitment?
Just play it! It is worth it. So, it might take you several sessions..it's all good.

:)
I have a backlog to prioritize. Any anecdotal information helps. Im buried in 6 feet of snow, loom might be perfect to keep me sane.
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Post by: esteban on 02/15/2015, 10:35 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 10:29 AM
Quote from: esteban on 02/15/2015, 10:22 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 09:58 AM
Quote from: Galder on 02/15/2015, 09:56 AM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 08:27 AM
Quote from: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 04:22 AMPlaying Loom at the moment.  I remember vividly this game coming out in the '90s when I worked at a gaming store as it was released across multiple formats and advertising literature was everywhere. 

However I never playing it at release and have only just worked out why it is called Loom ;-)

Just completed the Standard Mode, now working my way through Expert.
Is Loom pretty short?  Talk about heavy marketing. I remeber when Loom was advertised all over gaming. Like it was the second coming of god and we were all privileged to be alive when it was released.
Well, this game was so damn good that I can clearly see why. Definitely one of my best adventure games of all time.
But is it long?  Can it be finished in a day or two?  Or does it take some commitment?
Just play it! It is worth it. So, it might take you several sessions..it's all good.

:)
I have a backlog to prioritize. Any anecdotal information helps. Im buried in 6 feet of snow, loom might be perfect to keep me sane.
Well, I have only played PC version shortly after its release, but I remember thoroughly being immersed in the game and all the creative aspects of it. I am clueless when it comes to music, but everything can be solved/executed without too much pain.
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Post by: bob on 02/15/2015, 10:38 AM
^^ thats good to know. I am musically challenged too.
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Post by: clackattack on 02/15/2015, 01:50 PM
Guess ive been mostly jamming on the transd+dubd YsIV when ive got some good sit down time. Air zonk has been the go-to lately for some quick amusement/curseword abuse when time is of the essence
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Post by: SuperPlay on 02/15/2015, 02:22 PM
Quote from: galam on 02/15/2015, 09:58 AMBut is it long?  Can it be finished in a day or two?  Or does it take some commitment?
It took me about 7 1/2 hours to play through the game twice,  once in Normal model and then in Expert.

One free tip: make a record of part tunes as you go along and take a guess as to the missing note(s) this will help later on.
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Post by: blueraven on 02/18/2015, 05:41 PM
PCE Ninja Ryukenden

:D
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 02/18/2015, 05:45 PM
I keep plunking away at Cratermaze. Does the difficulty ever ramp up?
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Post by: wildfruit on 02/18/2015, 06:36 PM
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 02/18/2015, 05:45 PMI keep plunking away at Cratermaze. Does the difficulty ever ramp up?
dunno I've never got very far but love the music on that one. Very catchy.
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Post by: Groover on 02/18/2015, 07:58 PM
Currently playing Dracula X. My game save got corrupted near the end and playing through it again and loving every minute of it.
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Post by: blueraven on 02/19/2015, 02:51 AM
Dracula X is so much fun that a corrupted save file is actually fucking badass: you can play it over fresh! I deleted mine after the screenshot :D

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/Rookstower/Video%20Games/highscores/DracX/richter1.jpg)
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/19/2015, 11:20 AM
61 continues.  :P
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Post by: clackattack on 02/19/2015, 07:03 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 02/18/2015, 05:41 PMPCE Ninja Ryukenden

:D
What a kickass version of this game! Do you like the music from PCE or NES more? I prefer the NES music but the gameplay I feel is better on PCE. Now if I could only find me a complete copy of that for under a hundo...
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Post by: esteban on 02/19/2015, 07:36 PM
Quote from: clackattack on 02/19/2015, 07:03 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 02/18/2015, 05:41 PMPCE Ninja Ryukenden

:D
What a kickass version of this game! Do you like the music from PCE or NES more? I prefer the NES music but the gameplay I feel is better on PCE. Now if I could only find me a complete copy of that for under a hundo...
I prefer the NES over the PCE version. Sorry!

It's not that I don't like the PCE version, but the NES version trumps it.
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Post by: clackattack on 02/19/2015, 07:44 PM
I definitely gained more blisters playing it on the NES thats for sure... mainly because I played the PCE ver on an emulator :(  and I just find it really hard to dedicate alot of time playing an emulator, its just not the same as real hardware!
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/19/2015, 10:04 PM
Booted up some Super Dodgeball and Ninja Spirit today. :)

I'll probably play either Salamander or Mr. Heli tomorrow. I haven't played any new games lately.
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Post by: richc on 02/20/2015, 09:48 AM
Until I get another console, Legendary Axe II on emulator.  Game gets a lot of flack, but it seems like a really good Rastan to me.
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Post by: esteban on 02/20/2015, 10:53 AM
Quote from: richc on 02/20/2015, 09:48 AMUntil I get another console, Legendary Axe II on emulator.  Game gets a lot of flack, but it seems like a really good Rastan to me.
This is a great game. EXCELLENT EVERYTHING.

The naysayers are heathens.

Seriously.

Heathens.
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Post by: wildfruit on 02/20/2015, 06:37 PM
Quote from: esteban on 02/20/2015, 10:53 AM
Quote from: richc on 02/20/2015, 09:48 AMUntil I get another console, Legendary Axe II on emulator.  Game gets a lot of flack, but it seems like a really good Rastan to me.
This is a great game. EXCELLENT EVERYTHING.

The naysayers are heathens.

Seriously.

Heathens.
Love it. The first stage music sets the tone so well. ....damn run button bombs though.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 02/21/2015, 09:18 AM
Quote from: wildfruit on 02/20/2015, 06:37 PM
Quote from: esteban on 02/20/2015, 10:53 AM
Quote from: richc on 02/20/2015, 09:48 AMUntil I get another console, Legendary Axe II on emulator.  Game gets a lot of flack, but it seems like a really good Rastan to me.
This is a great game. EXCELLENT EVERYTHING.

The naysayers are heathens.

Seriously.

Heathens.
Love it. The first stage music sets the tone so well. ....damn run button bombs though.
If the RUN button really bugs you, there is an option: get an AVE PAD 3...it allows you to remap the RUN or SELECT button to button III.

It was introduced with Forgotten Worlds because it made the controls less clunky....so, I wanted to "get the most" out of my AVE PAD III and tried to find more games that would "benefit" from it.

To be honest, most games don't need AVEPAD III, but I have had fun using it.

TBFG FAQ

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=9188.msg158373#msg158373

TBFG FAQ. SRSLY.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/21/2015, 12:37 PM
The only bad part of LA II is the horrible final level. Bad design.

Keeps me from replaying such a good game.
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Post by: pulstar on 02/21/2015, 01:26 PM
Currently playing Parodius Da on PCE. This is much harder than the PCE version of Gradius.
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Post by: esteban on 02/21/2015, 01:37 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/21/2015, 12:37 PMThe only bad part of LA II is the horrible final level. Bad design.

Keeps me from replaying such a good game.
Nooooooooo, it's not that bad.

List your criticisms/grievances. :)
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Post by: Bloufo on 02/21/2015, 01:38 PM
Playing a bit of Bravoman.

As spida1a puts it:  "A fun little action romp, for a while".

Not a game I'd particularly recommend.
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Post by: blueraven on 02/21/2015, 02:03 PM
I felt the same way about Tatsunoko Fighter.
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Post by: richc on 02/21/2015, 03:18 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 02/21/2015, 02:03 PMI felt the same way about Tatsunoko Fighter.
I really tried to like that game.  Couldn't do it.  Currently replaying YS III, everyone usually complains about the parallax scrolling but the voice acting- bleh.  Love the music and the hit detection isn't as bad as the snes version.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/21/2015, 03:29 PM
Quote from: Bloufo on 02/21/2015, 01:38 PMPlaying a bit of Bravoman.

As spida1a puts it:  "A fun little action romp, for a while".

Not a game I'd particularly recommend.
Good game. Nice graphics, lovely translation and good bosses.
I need to use turbo to reach the highest secret areas.
Later levels are tough though.

There are definitely some differences from the arcade, so check that out as well.
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Post by: richc on 02/25/2015, 07:20 PM
Playing this rom hack of splatter house.  It's pretty difficult.  Or I'm not used to the layout.  Still worth checking out:
http://youtu.be/gcysR85kd8c
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Post by: Bernie on 02/26/2015, 11:13 AM
Just finished up Dungeon Explorer, got the normal ending.  Wanted too see the hidden ending, so I went through it again so I could.  Pretty funny secret ending I must say. 

Now, on to Dungeon Explorer II!!!  Gonna go pop that sucka in now.
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Post by: esteban on 02/26/2015, 05:17 PM
Quote from: richc on 02/25/2015, 07:20 PMPlaying this rom hack of splatter house.  It's pretty difficult.  Or I'm not used to the layout.  Still worth checking out:
http://youtu.be/gcysR85kd8c
That looks interesting.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/26/2015, 05:21 PM
Played a round of Parasol Stars. Got to World 7 (Toy World) on one credit, which I don't think I've done before. Beat the true final boss like usual.

One of my favorite HuCards.
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Post by: Waterclocker on 02/27/2015, 04:03 PM
Started playing some Image Fight the other day.  I've owned it for ages, but never put time into it.  Got the itch when I saw BitHead1000 playing it.  Pretty hard!!  Only got a few levels in so far.
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 02/27/2015, 04:34 PM
been playing some jackie chan on the turbo. man I love that game!  those tigers aint got nothing on me!
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/16/2015, 05:38 AM
Ran through Ys 3 yesterday for the first time in years.  Still enjoyable, but still don't like it as much as the others.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 03/16/2015, 06:43 AM
wrong thread :-"
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Post by: roflmao on 03/16/2015, 10:20 PM
Nulltard trekked up to my place over the weekend and we got a fair amount of obey in. Most of the evening was spent playing Sapphire and Summer Carnival '92: Alzadick, though there were a few other obeys and nobeys thrown in for good measure.
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 03/16/2015, 10:44 PM
Playing Neutopia, nearing the end.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 03/17/2015, 01:08 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/16/2015, 05:38 AMRan through Ys 3 yesterday for the first time in years.  Still enjoyable, but still don't like it as much as the others.
I just started playing Ys III the other day. I'm really enjoying it. It's hard to control myself and not just go running through every cave, swinging my sword aimlessly. I haven't played too many action RPG's before this (I have, just never got very far), so I'll probably start seeking out more after I finish Ys III.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 03/17/2015, 01:16 AM
I have been playing Psychic Storm, Vigilante, and Valis 3.
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Post by: Bloufo on 03/17/2015, 01:45 AM
Playing a bit of Obocchama-kun.

Bit of a strange one with not a whole lot of variety. Not without some merit though.
I mean how many games do you know where you can dress up as Elvis. :lol:
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/18/2015, 05:49 AM
Finishing up the Ys series with Ys 4.  The last time I played it was, iirc, right when Nightwolve's English translation patch came out.  At the time I ripped a bin cue, patched it, burned to disk, and played it through that way.  Back then I could use CDRWIN to both rip images as well as burn playable games; today I no longer have the capability to burn workable CDs for whatever reason so I'm just going through the game in Japanese. 

I've played the game many times over the years but I noticed something new this time; the chiptunes in this game are Really good!  When I got it forever ago I recall thinking that it was kind of a shame that the game would have places where it'd stop being CD audio.  And yeah, it's a bit jarring to have audio differences that vast but whatever, the chiptunes in Ys 4 are fantastic.  I'll probably finish the game this weekend.
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Post by: Groover on 03/19/2015, 02:11 AM
I finished Dracula X. Playing y's 1&2. I watched my friend play through y's3.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 03/22/2015, 08:08 PM
I played through Kaze Kiri.

Why this is a $100+ game is beyond me.  It looks and plays great, but it's too short & repetitive.  Don't get me wrong, I like it a lot as games such as these are few and far between on the PCE, I just don't know why it's so expensive.
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Post by: richc on 03/22/2015, 09:03 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 03/22/2015, 08:08 PMI played through Kaze Kiri.

Why this is a $100+ game is beyond me.  It looks and plays great, but it's too short & repetitive.  Don't get me wrong, I like it a lot as games such as these are few and far between on the PCE, I just don't know why it's so expensive.
It's one of those really late release games; probably one of my favorite ninja games of all time.  But as you said,  very short.
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Post by: esteban on 03/23/2015, 11:15 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 03/22/2015, 08:08 PMI played through Kaze Kiri.

Why this is a $100+ game is beyond me.  It looks and plays great, but it's too short & repetitive.  Don't get me wrong, I like it a lot as games such as these are few and far between on the PCE, I just don't know why it's so expensive.
I have never understood the Kaze Kiri fandom. It's so repetitive, even when you use different moves and try to make it more enjoyable.

I like the bosses (they looked kool, in general).
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 03/24/2015, 04:33 PM
I agree on all accounts, Esty.  I tried playing through on the "hard" difficulty as Suzu, and turned it off halfway through out of boredom.  This will be one I probably won't pick up for awhile.

That was last night, after m'lady commandeered my Duo for three hours to play Gomola Speed.  She's addicted. -_-

However, today I've been playing through Exile.  I'm really starting to see why Working Designs has such a strong fan base, as this game has so much character, especially in the dialogue.  I'm not loving having to grind so much, but that's more due to my lack of skill.  Everything else is pretty fantastic.  I purposely turned it off before getting too terribly far so I'd have some more to play later. ^-^

So far, my favorite line is "That sucks, grasshopper"
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Post by: Bekic on 03/24/2015, 06:37 PM
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. Will continue tomorrow.
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Post by: Groover on 03/24/2015, 10:42 PM
I just got Snatcher in the mail. Anyone know any guides to help. I don't know any japanesse. My guess is I could mimic a youtube playthrough.

Still excited to pick this one up. Also any fan translations out there but I doubt I could burn it to work. Some day I will get the Sega CD but the price is pretty high these days.
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 03/24/2015, 11:03 PM
recently picked up lords of thunder on the duo and i absolutely love the sound track! very tough game! but i'm enjoying it so far
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 03/25/2015, 12:55 AM
Quote from: Groover on 03/24/2015, 10:42 PMI just got Snatcher in the mail. Anyone know any guides to help. I don't know any japanesse. My guess is I could mimic a youtube playthrough.

Still excited to pick this one up. Also any fan translations out there but I doubt I could burn it to work. Some day I will get the Sega CD but the price is pretty high these days.
Such a text-heavy game, why would you buy it if you can't read yapanese?
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 03/25/2015, 01:15 AM
I finished Neutopia.

Five word review: Not as good as Zelda.
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Post by: NightWolve on 03/25/2015, 01:18 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/18/2015, 05:49 AMFinishing up the Ys series with Ys 4.  The last time I played it was, iirc, right when Nightwolve's English translation patch came out.  At the time I ripped a bin cue, patched it, burned to disk, and played it through that way.  Back then I could use CDRWIN to both rip images as well as burn playable games; today I no longer have the capability to burn workable CDs for whatever reason so I'm just going through the game in Japanese.
1. Use TurboRip to rip an ISO/WAV/CUE image file set.
2. Apply both text & dub patches.
3. Burn with ImgBurn (http://www.imgburn.com/) at slowest speed - free and powerful.

If that fails, PM me for a link to a fully prepatched ISO/WAV/CUE zipped archive. No reason you should not get to enjoy this fully in English.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 03/25/2015, 09:01 AM
I usually do a weird cycle: I play the first 3-10 minutes of Legendary Axe, Air Zonk, Military Madness, Splatterhouse, Blazing Lazers, Dungeon Explorer and others I'm forgetting before shutting down the system. I have some difficulties choosing a single game to play most of the time.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/25/2015, 11:13 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 03/25/2015, 01:18 AM1. Use TurboRip to rip an ISO/WAV/CUE image file set.
2. Apply both text & dub patches.
3. Burn with ImgBurn (http://www.imgburn.com/) at slowest speed - free and powerful.

If that fails, PM me for a link to a fully prepatched ISO/WAV/CUE zipped archive. No reason you should not get to enjoy this fully in English.
Thanks, I'll give it a shot later tonight.  If it works I'll have an excuse to start over.
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Post by: blueraven on 03/29/2015, 09:39 PM
Been playing the Addams Family until I get the clear. Alternating that with Psycho Chaser JP :D
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Post by: blueraven on 03/30/2015, 12:28 AM
I should actually amend that last post...

I've been making a few runs a day on The Addams Family, and am actually... surprised! It's a pretty damn good game, and the maze of doors and keys/bosses you have to defeat aren't simple. Once you get the pattern down and umbrella power-up... well it gets easier... but there still is the factor of the mechanics. You can fall in a pit, be eaten by a shark, Or literally be skull-fucked by spiders, bats, and skeletons on a seemingly random basis. Sometime's you're lucky, and sometimes not.

There still is some chaos with this game though. Weird load times happen when you're in the Vault, which can kill you in the room with the spike pit and it's easy to run out of a room without getting the power-up - I did this with the Werewolf potion by accident, and did it again with the heart before fencing Gomez just to double-check that the powerups were one-shots.

I went into this game pessimistic and really ended up loving it! Call me crazy, but this was a great freaking game.

...I also like Deep Blue so you don't have to listen to my opinion.
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Post by: TurboGrafx on 03/30/2015, 06:25 AM
Was thinking on starting Order of the Griffon. How long and good is the game? I have tried it before, but never played through the whole game.
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Post by: esteban on 03/30/2015, 06:42 AM
Quote from: TurboGrafx on 03/30/2015, 06:25 AMWas thinking on starting Order of the Griffon. How long and good is the game? I have tried it before, but never played through the whole game.
It definitely is a good game and quite enjoyable. Start over. :)
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Post by: richc on 03/30/2015, 08:21 PM
This weekend I spent with Neutopia, legendary axe 2, and exile.  Forgot how good Neutopia and its music are. After work I'll probably spend some more time on it as I've finished only the first 4 dungeons.

Edit: nothing wrong with deep blue!  It's a neat little game, but I'm not brave enough to try Addams family.
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Post by: TurboGrafx on 03/30/2015, 08:37 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 06:42 AM
Quote from: TurboGrafx on 03/30/2015, 06:25 AMWas thinking on starting Order of the Griffon. How long and good is the game? I have tried it before, but never played through the whole game.
It definitely is a good game and quite enjoyable. Start over. :)
I definitely will  :dance:
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Post by: blueraven on 03/31/2015, 01:52 AM
Terraforming today. my copy arrived from Japan, and I'm loving the game!!

More on this tomorrow/
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Post by: richc on 03/31/2015, 02:55 PM
Cleared blazing Lazers before work.  Only 3 deaths, still got the skills!
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Post by: esteban on 03/31/2015, 03:59 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 03/30/2015, 12:28 AMI should actually amend that last post...

I've been making a few runs a day on The Addams Family, and am actually... surprised! It's a pretty damn good game, and the maze of doors and keys/bosses you have to defeat aren't simple. Once you get the pattern down and umbrella power-up... well it gets easier... but there still is the factor of the mechanics. You can fall in a pit, be eaten by a shark, Or literally be skull-fucked by spiders, bats, and skeletons on a seemingly random basis. Sometime's you're lucky, and sometimes not.

There still is some chaos with this game though. Weird load times happen when you're in the Vault, which can kill you in the room with the spike pit and it's easy to run out of a room without getting the power-up - I did this with the Werewolf potion by accident, and did it again with the heart before fencing Gomez just to double-check that the powerups were one-shots.

I went into this game pessimistic and really ended up loving it! Call me crazy, but this was a great freaking game.

...I also like Deep Blue so you don't have to listen to my opinion.
Goddamn! Maybe I'll play this damn game. I bought it, packed it prior to moving, and have yet to find it. But I know I have it somewhere.

I moved 9 years ago, by the way.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 03/31/2015, 05:55 PM
Quote from: TurboGrafx on 03/30/2015, 06:25 AMWas thinking on starting Order of the Griffon. How long and good is the game? I have tried it before, but never played through the whole game.
It's not perfect, but it's well worth playing through.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: LostFlunky on 03/31/2015, 06:35 PM
Played a bunch of Ys I & II last night using the debug code Mednafen posted:

Quote from: Mednafen on 03/30/2015, 03:35 AMI don't want to create a new topic for this because I'm not sure if it's already known, but the debug password for the USA version of "Ys Book I&II" is:

AAllffaaSSyySStteemm##

aaand a few other codes that do...something?

HASEGAWA

1WASAK1
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Post by: PukeSter on 04/01/2015, 03:12 AM
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 03/25/2015, 01:15 AMI finished Neutopia.

Five word review: Not as good as Zelda.
Having beaten this recently, I think the biggest flaw with this game is that you only get half health back when you die. Considering how difficult the dungeons and some of the bosses are, this isn't a good thing.

Also the game makes you waste too many bombs. There's a "secret" room in almost every room, and half of them are pointless!

And not every password lady will heal you. :(

I feel the core game was very solid, but these issues severely affected the difficulty. Hopefully the sequel is better.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/01/2015, 10:12 AM
Quote from: PukeSter on 04/01/2015, 03:12 AMAnd not every password lady will heal you. :(
I think they do if you reset and load the save file.
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Post by: escarioth on 04/01/2015, 10:24 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 03/25/2015, 01:18 AM1. Use TurboRip to rip an ISO/WAV/CUE image file set.
2. Apply both text & dub patches.
3. Burn with ImgBurn (http://www.imgburn.com/) at slowest speed - free and powerful.

If that fails, PM me for a link to a fully prepatched ISO/WAV/CUE zipped archive. No reason you should not get to enjoy this fully in English.
if you dont mind, i will also try this :)
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Post by: richc on 04/01/2015, 10:22 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/01/2015, 10:12 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/01/2015, 03:12 AMAnd not every password lady will heal you. :(
I think they do if you reset and load the save file.
This is true.  I finished my play though of Neutopia 1 and I would soft reset to get my health reset.  I like the game better than the original Zelda for the presentation and the variety of music.  Plus the bosses are pretty large and imposing.  What I don't like is the hitbox and hit detection- the enemies can easily swarm you.
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Post by: MNKyDeth on 04/05/2015, 05:21 AM
I grabbed pce.emu on my phone. Order of the Griffin is actually a great game for a phone. So yes, currently playing this game currently.

Mostly in bed for about 15-30min at a time till I fall asleep.
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Post by: grendelrt on 04/09/2015, 09:37 AM
I started playing Cratermaze and Aero Blasters, both are pretty fun. I had to stop cratermaze to go out around lvl 14 , prob put in a password to continue where I left off.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 04/09/2015, 10:12 AM
Finally got around to trying Tiger Road....I was a little drunk and a lot tired, and I used all my continues just beating the level one boss (yeah I know, I'm blaming the wine) and then crapped the bed in level 2, but I'll def go back to it. Nice graphics and gameplay so far.

The crappy little short sword weapon/whatever sucks though.
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Post by: esteban on 04/09/2015, 04:56 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/09/2015, 10:12 AMFinally got around to trying Tiger Road....I was a little drunk and a lot tired, and I used all my continues just beating the level one boss (yeah I know, I'm blaming the wine) and then crapped the bed in level 2, but I'll def go back to it. Nice graphics and gameplay so far.

The crappy little short sword weapon/whatever sucks though.
This is actually a pretty challenging game. :)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 04/11/2015, 11:49 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/09/2015, 04:56 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/09/2015, 10:12 AMFinally got around to trying Tiger Road....I was a little drunk and a lot tired, and I used all my continues just beating the level one boss (yeah I know, I'm blaming the wine) and then crapped the bed in level 2, but I'll def go back to it. Nice graphics and gameplay so far.

The crappy little short sword weapon/whatever sucks though.
This is actually a pretty challenging game. :)
I recall seeing the Turbo Views review and being like "man I don't know if I'll even pick this one up".  It definitely looked hard. I saw it for 20$ or so though and couldn't resist.

Hard or not, there's still no explaining away me wasting my continues on that first boss though esteban, I appreciate you trying. I think the "incredibly simple pattern recognition" part of my brain was asleep.  #-o
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Post by: esteban on 04/11/2015, 01:14 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/11/2015, 11:49 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/09/2015, 04:56 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/09/2015, 10:12 AMFinally got around to trying Tiger Road....I was a little drunk and a lot tired, and I used all my continues just beating the level one boss (yeah I know, I'm blaming the wine) and then crapped the bed in level 2, but I'll def go back to it. Nice graphics and gameplay so far.

The crappy little short sword weapon/whatever sucks though.
This is actually a pretty challenging game. :)
I recall seeing the Turbo Views review and being like "man I don't know if I'll even pick this one up".  It definitely looked hard. I saw it for 20$ or so though and couldn't resist.

Hard or not, there's still no explaining away me wasting my continues on that first boss though esteban, I appreciate you trying. I think the "incredibly simple pattern recognition" part of my brain was asleep.  #-o
No, I don't make it too far in this game before I start feeling like a fool.

This, actually, is part of Tiger Road's appeal for me. I don't wan't this game to beat me, and I think I can actually get further. I have hope.

Unlike Turrican, where I just gave up and said, "You have crushed me and my pathetic strategy." I was hopeless in Turrican.
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Post by: in99flames on 04/11/2015, 02:12 PM
Im playing exile at the moment! A classic in my eyes :-)
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 04/11/2015, 05:34 PM
Jeez there's a lot of talk of Exile, lately...

I hope everyone doesn't go driving the price up before I can get me a sealed copy... >.<
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Post by: wilykat on 04/12/2015, 05:30 AM
Sealed??  What for? Buy a loose one to play!  :mrgreen: Leave the sealed copy alone for crazy reseller who thinks it's worth $2,000 more. (number pulled out of my ass)
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Post by: MNKyDeth on 04/12/2015, 06:03 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 04/11/2015, 05:34 PMJeez there's a lot of talk of Exile, lately...

I hope everyone doesn't go driving the price up before I can get me a sealed copy... >.<
I mean for how old the TG-16 games are. Are people not worried that "New Sealed" are fakes? I really do find it extremely hard to believe there are so many never opened games out there.

I personally would have to open a sealed box to make sure it was actually legit therefore ruining any chance of having a sealed version. The best I personally would hope for are working HuCards in various conditions and very lightly scratched cd's to no scratches.
Heavily scratched ones I would avoid as I would want the game to still work.

But anyways, Tatsujin is still kicking my arse but I am determined to get better at it.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 04/12/2015, 12:26 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/11/2015, 01:14 PMNo, I don't make it too far in this game before I start feeling like a fool.

This, actually, is part of Tiger Road's appeal for me. I don't wan't this game to beat me, and I think I can actually get further. I have hope.

Unlike Turrican, where I just gave up and said, "You have crushed me and my pathetic strategy." I was hopeless in Turrican.
Well got to I believe level three of Tiger Road last night (yeah!)....found myself at a waterfall stage with no apparent exit. 1up in the upper left corner, 1up in the lower right corner, bottomless "waterfall" floor. I couldn't find my way out of the damn level. No door, nothing. It's really bothering me.

Oh no, Tiger Road has it's hooks in me!  :o
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Post by: esteban on 04/12/2015, 12:38 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/12/2015, 12:26 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/11/2015, 01:14 PMNo, I don't make it too far in this game before I start feeling like a fool.

This, actually, is part of Tiger Road's appeal for me. I don't wan't this game to beat me, and I think I can actually get further. I have hope.

Unlike Turrican, where I just gave up and said, "You have crushed me and my pathetic strategy." I was hopeless in Turrican.
Well got to I believe level three of Tiger Road last night (yeah!)....found myself at a waterfall stage with no apparent exit. 1up in the upper left corner, 1up in the lower right corner, bottomless "waterfall" floor. I couldn't find my way out of the damn level. No door, nothing. It's really bothering me.

Oh no, Tiger Road has it's hooks in me!  :o
Exactly! :)

It's a game that is rarely discussed here, but if folks give it a chance, I think they would appreciate it a bit more.

It's not an amazing game, but it certainly has provided more than I initially gave it credit for.
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Post by: LostFlunky on 04/12/2015, 01:20 PM
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 04/12/2015, 06:03 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 04/11/2015, 05:34 PMJeez there's a lot of talk of Exile, lately...

I hope everyone doesn't go driving the price up before I can get me a sealed copy... >.<
I mean for how old the TG-16 games are. Are people not worried that "New Sealed" are fakes? I really do find it extremely hard to believe there are so many never opened games out there.

I personally would have to open a sealed box to make sure it was actually legit therefore ruining any chance of having a sealed version. The best I personally would hope for are working HuCards in various conditions and very lightly scratched cd's to no scratches.
Heavily scratched ones I would avoid as I would want the game to still work.

But anyways, Tatsujin is still kicking my arse but I am determined to get better at it.
The remaining sealed copies are a reflection of "actual" sales back in the day vs "expected" sales...   The stuff just never sold...

Seems to be true for Jaguar, Dreamcast, Hyperscan...
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Post by: richc on 04/12/2015, 05:58 PM
I just now finished exile too.  There's a lot of heavy religious stuff to lay on for so old a game.  As far as buying it new, you used to be able to buy them from working designs site back in the day for about the same price.  There's a ton of copies out there.
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Post by: seieienbu on 04/14/2015, 01:46 AM
If memory serves, Cosmic Fantasy and Exile were both available on Working Designs site for like $20 each. 

After playing it some years back, I thought comparing Exile to, say, Assassin's Creed is somewhat interesting.  The religious plot stuff was quite similar.  For a modern game it made perfect sense; however you really wouldn't have expected that sort of happening in a game that came out 20 years earlier.
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Post by: roflmao on 04/26/2015, 01:30 AM
I went on an OBEY binge today, thanks to the new-to-me 20" Sony WEGA TV I picked up a few days ago.

Beat Ninja Spirit.
Made it to the final form of the final boss in both Final Soldier and Blazing Lazers, but wasn't able to seal the deal.
Spent some quality time with: Star Parodier, Atlantean, Devil's Crush, Kyukyoku Tiger, and Buster Bros.

Currently watching Turbo-Views on DVD.

It's been a good day. :D
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Post by: mitsuman on 04/27/2015, 10:56 AM
Play a handful of stuff last night, one being Side Arms. Why is that game so hard?  ](*,)
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Post by: ddoubledee on 04/27/2015, 12:22 PM
Revisiting some of my favourite CD classics... Ys Book 1&2, Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes, Cosmic Fantasy 2...

For HuCard games, currently playing... Dungeon Explorer, Dragon's Curse, Bomberman '93...
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Post by: ddoubledee on 04/27/2015, 12:30 PM
Lots of people playing Exile, eh? That's one game I've held in my hands many times in the rental store as a child, but never actually took home. I'll have to try it sometime. Heard good things about it.
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Post by: esteban on 04/27/2015, 04:18 PM
Quote from: ddoubledee on 04/27/2015, 12:30 PMLots of people playing Exile, eh? That's one game I've held in my hands many times in the rental store as a child, but never actually took home. I'll have to try it sometime. Heard good things about it.
Exile is fun. You gotta check it out.
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Post by: richc on 04/27/2015, 05:18 PM
Exile is boss.  You should def try it.  I'm finishing up YS 3 today.  Still my favorite of the original versions.  Snes has the best translations and a cool opening but the turbo version is still better.
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Post by: esteban on 04/27/2015, 06:24 PM
Quote from: richc on 04/27/2015, 05:18 PMExile is boss.  You should def try it.  I'm finishing up YS 3 today.  Still my favorite of the original versions.  Snes has the best translations and a cool opening but the turbo version is still better.
DRAGONS & WIZARDS, OH MY!

(https://archives.tg-16.com/EGM/EGM_1992_04_049.jpg)
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Post by: ddoubledee on 04/27/2015, 09:37 PM
Yes. Ys III on the TurboCD is great, too. These versions of the games will always be the definitive versions of Ys for me.
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Post by: grendelrt on 05/16/2015, 07:17 PM
Quote from: ddoubledee on 04/27/2015, 09:37 PMYes. Ys III on the TurboCD is great, too. These versions of the games will always be the definitive versions of Ys for me.
Ditto. No contest for me.

I played an import copy of Dungeon Explorer II for a while today. And then I played Air Zonk and Bonks Revenge. I got to the last stage on both and then died and didn't finish either lol.
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Post by: seieienbu on 05/17/2015, 12:33 AM
Running through Popful Mail.  With some luck I'll finish it tomorrow.
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Post by: munchiaz on 05/18/2015, 06:27 PM
Played and beat CD Denjin last night. Fun, but a far cry from airzonk.  Also i played some gate of thunder, and got the farthest i have ever gotten before.
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Post by: TR0N on 05/19/2015, 02:28 AM
Quote from: ddoubledee on 04/27/2015, 09:37 PMYes. Ys III on the TurboCD is great, too. These versions of the games will always be the definitive versions of Ys for me.
Dunno i consider the original Ys III as a ok game.I still consider it's remake Ys The Oath in Felghana the definite version of the game.

http://youtu.be/1CJh-RFq4gQ
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Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 05/19/2015, 02:30 AM
got done playing boxyboy! such a fun puzzle game.
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Post by: captain_n77 on 05/20/2015, 09:33 AM
Been playing Legendary Axe II the past few days. Probably would have beaten it the other day, but I set the controller down when I beat the final boss FIRST FORM! He had smacked me a few times before I picked the controller back up and I wound up having him flashing red before he wiped me out. Gotta love the cheap platforming in the later stages. Really fun besides that stuff.
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Post by: MotherGunner on 05/20/2015, 09:51 AM
Playing Columns.  Somehow it seemed more fun on the Game Gear?...
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Post by: mitsuman on 05/20/2015, 12:59 PM
I keep bouncing between Lords of the Rising Sun and TV Sports Football. With the three day weekend coming up, I'm going to try and finish the campaign I am in on Lords of the Rising Sun. Just a couple more generals to kill, and I should be good to go.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/25/2015, 11:22 PM
For the first time in nearly forever, I started playing Veigues Tactical Gladiator.  Holy moly, it's a lot more enjoyable than I remember! How many levels are there? I must have gone through at least 6 or 7 tonight without much difficulty. It looks and sounds great and isn't as funky to control as I remember. I may be on the lookout to add this one to my library if the money fairy makes an unexpected visit anytime soon. :)
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Post by: esteban on 05/26/2015, 04:38 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/25/2015, 11:22 PMFor the first time in nearly forever, I started playing Veigues Tactical Gladiator.  Holy moly, it's a lot more enjoyable than I remember! How many levels are there? I must have gone through at least 6 or 7 tonight without much difficulty. It looks and sounds great and isn't as funky to control as I remember. I may be on the lookout to add this one to my library if the money fairy makes an unexpected visit anytime soon. :)
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/turricant_veigues.jpg)
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Post by: Warbucks on 05/26/2015, 09:40 PM
JJ&Jeff
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 05/26/2015, 10:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/25/2015, 11:22 PMFor the first time in nearly forever, I started playing Veigues Tactical Gladiator.  Holy moly, it's a lot more enjoyable than I remember! How many levels are there? I must have gone through at least 6 or 7 tonight without much difficulty. It looks and sounds great and isn't as funky to control as I remember. I may be on the lookout to add this one to my library if the money fairy makes an unexpected visit anytime soon. :)
Please do post your high score when you beat the game in my lonely Hi-Scores thread. I'm glad more people are discovering this game. If only the AVE Pad 3 had an option to use III as button I + II combined for the body cannon.
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Post by: Groover on 05/26/2015, 11:34 PM
I picked up Blazing Lazers recently and Alien Crush and Dungeon Explorer. I want to get more CD games.
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Post by: esteban on 05/27/2015, 06:03 PM
Quote from: Groover on 05/26/2015, 11:34 PMI picked up Blazing Lazers recently and Alien Crush and Dungeon Explorer. I want to get more CD games.
Three of the best HuCARDs released in North America. :)

So much goodness, comrade.




Quote from: guest on 05/26/2015, 10:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/25/2015, 11:22 PMFor the first time in nearly forever, I started playing Veigues Tactical Gladiator.  Holy moly, it's a lot more enjoyable than I remember! How many levels are there? I must have gone through at least 6 or 7 tonight without much difficulty. It looks and sounds great and isn't as funky to control as I remember. I may be on the lookout to add this one to my library if the money fairy makes an unexpected visit anytime soon. :)
Please do post your high score when you beat the game in my lonely Hi-Scores thread. I'm glad more people are discovering this game. If only the AVE Pad 3 had an option to use III as button I + II combined for the body cannon.
Will it surprise anyone that I strongly endorse the active playing of Veigues?

I used to write about the minimalist soundtrack (some tracks, especially the minibus/boss music, is very percussive and mechanical and complements the atmosphere and theme of the game)...I think it really works for the game.
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Post by: roflmao on 05/30/2015, 12:41 AM
Quote from: Groover on 05/26/2015, 11:34 PMI picked up Blazing Lazers recently and Alien Crush and Dungeon Explorer. I want to get more CD games.
Those are some excellent games, Groover!

I actually beat BL earlier this evening!
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11162191_10153441465245719_6933443870440258257_n.jpg?oh=2cb4bda1274a6449f358f34f882a1e56&oe=55BF9D04)

So much fun.
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Post by: martinine on 06/06/2015, 07:58 AM
I'm playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Bomberman 94. I pick up JB Harold last week and the guy at the game store I frequent threw in a loose Dungeon Explorer for free. I'm set for a while!
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Post by: esteban on 06/06/2015, 08:21 AM
Quote from: martinine on 06/06/2015, 07:58 AMI'm playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Bomberman 94. I pick up JB Harold last week and the guy at the game store I frequent threw in a loose Dungeon Explorer for free. I'm set for a while!
Your free game will provide the best experience!

Ok, I am biased. But I'm correct. :)
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/06/2015, 09:52 PM
SuPriggan last night.  Really amazing game!!
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Post by: esteban on 06/07/2015, 07:01 AM
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 06/06/2015, 09:52 PMSuPriggan last night.  Really amazing game!!
Fun. Gorgeous.
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Post by: Bardoly on 06/07/2015, 02:17 PM
Cotton.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 06/08/2015, 05:06 PM
SuPriggan
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Post by: BigusSchmuck on 06/08/2015, 11:26 PM
Turrican... when it get's here.
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/09/2015, 12:23 AM
All this Turrican talk makes me want to give it a look myself...
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Post by: esteban on 06/09/2015, 06:40 AM
Turrican.
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Post by: Gredler on 06/09/2015, 07:11 PM
Heavy Unit - I played to stage 4/5 and could not beat the blue lion boss, got tired and went to bed. I enjoyed it a lot, once you get past the first level, it gets pretty fun. Forgiving continue system helps :)
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Post by: esteban on 06/09/2015, 09:20 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 06/09/2015, 07:11 PMHeavy Unit - I played to stage 4/5 and could not beat the blue lion boss, got tired and went to bed. I enjoyed it a lot, once you get past the first level, it gets pretty fun. Forgiving continue system helps :)
Plus, you can get some pretty powerful powerups, walk on the ground, etc. so much more fun than the first level!
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 06/10/2015, 01:33 AM
Quote from: martinine on 06/06/2015, 07:58 AMI'm playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Bomberman 94. I pick up JB Harold last week and the guy at the game store I frequent threw in a loose Dungeon Explorer for free. I'm set for a while!
...was this Video Game World in Huntersville?  If not, then that's a crazy coincidence.  They had both the games you mentioned last time I went.

EDIT: dude, you totally went to Video Game World.  You may only live about 30-40 minutes away from me.  FINALLY a local obeyer!
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Post by: esteban on 06/10/2015, 06:36 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 06/10/2015, 01:33 AM
Quote from: martinine on 06/06/2015, 07:58 AMI'm playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Bomberman 94. I pick up JB Harold last week and the guy at the game store I frequent threw in a loose Dungeon Explorer for free. I'm set for a while!
...was this Video Game World in Huntersville?  If not, then that's a crazy coincidence.  They had both the games you mentioned last time I went.

EDIT: dude, you totally went to Video Game World.  You may only live about 30-40 minutes away from me.  FINALLY a local obeyer!
Hahahaha. I love that your detective skills were put to work. :)
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Post by: richc on 06/14/2015, 12:54 PM
Playing Last Alert/Red Alert.  Outside of the cheesy acting, its like playing through an 80's action B movie.

Been looking at D&D order of the griffon, but the price tag on ebay is up there.  Anyone can provide some insight on the game?
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Post by: esteban on 06/14/2015, 01:08 PM
Quote from: richc on 06/14/2015, 12:54 PMPlaying Last Alert/Red Alert.  Outside of the cheesy acting, its like playing through an 80's action B movie.

Been looking at D&D order of the griffon, but the price tag on ebay is up there.  Anyone can provide some insight on the game?
Yes. There are lots of nice little touches in the game.

Overall, it's not amazing, but it is fun.
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Post by: Warbucks on 06/14/2015, 01:52 PM
Was just playing Pac-Land.  Of course my buddy picked the wrong setting for the controller and it took us a while to figure out the settings.
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Post by: esteban on 06/14/2015, 10:27 PM
Quote from: Warbucks on 06/14/2015, 01:52 PMWas just playing Pac-Land.  Of course my buddy picked the wrong setting for the controller and it took us a while to figure out the settings.
I really like this silly game. It grew on me.
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Post by: RNSpeed on 06/14/2015, 11:08 PM
Playing Sidearms

(http://ece.uprm.edu/~raymond/TG16/DSC00084.jpg)
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Post by: MotherGunner on 06/15/2015, 12:26 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/14/2015, 10:27 PM
Quote from: Warbucks on 06/14/2015, 01:52 PMWas just playing Pac-Land.  Of course my buddy picked the wrong setting for the controller and it took us a while to figure out the settings.
I really like this silly game. It grew on me.
I really wish someone ported pac man over.
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Post by: esteban on 06/15/2015, 06:52 AM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 06/15/2015, 12:26 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/14/2015, 10:27 PM
Quote from: Warbucks on 06/14/2015, 01:52 PMWas just playing Pac-Land.  Of course my buddy picked the wrong setting for the controller and it took us a while to figure out the settings.
I really like this silly game. It grew on me.
I really wish someone ported pac man over.
Make it Ms. Pac Man and one of the indie developers might be tempted (well, assuming they are a Ms. Pac Man fan).
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Post by: NecroPhile on 06/15/2015, 10:58 AM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 06/15/2015, 12:26 AMI really wish someone ported pac man over.   
Go play Pyramid Plunder.  :mrgreen:
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Post by: martinine on 06/17/2015, 09:49 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 06/10/2015, 01:33 AM
Quote from: martinine on 06/06/2015, 07:58 AMI'm playing Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Bomberman 94. I pick up JB Harold last week and the guy at the game store I frequent threw in a loose Dungeon Explorer for free. I'm set for a while!
...was this Video Game World in Huntersville?  If not, then that's a crazy coincidence.  They had both the games you mentioned last time I went.

EDIT: dude, you totally went to Video Game World.  You may only live about 30-40 minutes away from me.  FINALLY a local obeyer!
It was Video Game World. You must be "the only other guy who asks about Turbo stuff." Haha. Awesome!
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Post by: Gredler on 06/18/2015, 02:56 PM
Is this where I should be posting my PCE what did I plays? :P Anyways, I played Kato Chan & Ken Chan for a good hour or so last night, and was able to fumble my way to the first boss. I was initally stuck in 1-2  at a large floor gap I could not clear with a jump, but eventually continued after kicking some signs to find a platform allowing me to jump the large gap, I don't want to admit to how many times I tried to make the jump thinking I could make it. I then had to figure out that I needed to fart on the snake to continue past their one hit death. The next hurdle was a tempting bounce pad that sent me back a few stages. After avoiding that, I got to the boss and promptly got my ass handed to me. I can't wait to go back knowing these things to quickly get through world one, and hopefully defeat the boss. What a blast the game is, I love it more and more each time I sit down with it. My first experience was mostly running around enjoying the music and laughing at the sprites, but this last session gave me that great feeling of exploration and discovery. I'm bit, tonight I'll defeat world 1!!!

Esteban - I was going to make a KC&KC does what turrican't image, but I realized I don't have the same font on my work pc as you do - is that helvetica? more like helvetic-yeah. :P
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Post by: esteban on 06/18/2015, 04:26 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 06/18/2015, 02:56 PMIs this where I should be posting my PCE what did I plays? :P Anyways, I played Kato Chan & Ken Chan for a good hour or so last night, and was able to fumble my way to the first boss. I was initally stuck in 1-2  at a large floor gap I could not clear with a jump, but eventually continued after kicking some signs to find a platform allowing me to jump the large gap, I don't want to admit to how many times I tried to make the jump thinking I could make it. I then had to figure out that I needed to fart on the snake to continue past their one hit death. The next hurdle was a tempting bounce pad that sent me back a few stages. After avoiding that, I got to the boss and promptly got my ass handed to me. I can't wait to go back knowing these things to quickly get through world one, and hopefully defeat the boss. What a blast the game is, I love it more and more each time I sit down with it. My first experience was mostly running around enjoying the music and laughing at the sprites, but this last session gave me that great feeling of exploration and discovery. I'm bit, tonight I'll defeat world 1!!!

Esteban - I was going to make a KC&KC does what turrican't image, but I realized I don't have the same font on my work pc as you do - is that helvetica? more like helvetic-yeah. :P
Ha! I'm glad you're enjoying some KC&KC.

When I get home I'll see what the font is...it is not helvetica, but I can't remember it.

:)
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Post by: esteban on 06/19/2015, 07:11 AM
UPDATE:  "Phosphate Solid" is the name of the font.
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Post by: Gredler on 06/19/2015, 05:14 PM
Quote from: esteban on 06/19/2015, 07:11 AMUPDATE:  "Phosphate Solid" is the name of the font.
Thanks! Don't have it :(
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 06/20/2015, 07:12 AM
Quote from: Gredler on 06/19/2015, 05:14 PM
Quote from: esteban on 06/19/2015, 07:11 AMUPDATE:  "Phosphate Solid" is the name of the font.
Thanks! Don't have it :(
Do not despair.

Kato-chan & Ken-chan love you, comrade.

 (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/turricant_ken_kato.jpg)
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Post by: Gredler on 06/25/2015, 05:33 PM
Kato Chan & Ken Chan is rad. I got through the first zone and moved to area 2-1 easily after figuring out how to get through it. It's a fun blend of goof and quick gameplay combined with meticulous hunting and exploration, on a linear level design with loops back to earlier areas. I had a great time playing the slot machine and getting extra vitality to help with the boss. Though the boss became a lot easier when I learned his pattern, jumping off his rocks to kick him in the face worked pretty well though probably the wrong way to attack him. Great times, next challenge is to get through world 2!! :D


I also played quite a bit of Paranoia/Psychosis and wow that game beat me down over and over. The large indestructible hazards took some memorization to avoid being in the wrong place when they move into, and it took me a while to get a feel for rotating the helper pods to defend myself, but I can get through the first two causes on a single life consistently now. I have not been able to make it past the second cause's boss, so it looks like my next mission of obey is getting to level 3 on these two games!  :-k
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Post by: esteban on 06/25/2015, 05:48 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 06/25/2015, 05:33 PMKato Chan & Ken Chan is rad. I got through the first zone and moved to area 2-1 easily after figuring out how to get through it. It's a fun blend of goof and quick gameplay combined with meticulous hunting and exploration, on a linear level design with loops back to earlier areas. I had a great time playing the slot machine and getting extra vitality to help with the boss. Though the boss became a lot easier when I learned his pattern, jumping off his rocks to kick him in the face worked pretty well though probably the wrong way to attack him. Great times, next challenge is to get through world 2!! :D


I also played quite a bit of Paranoia/Psychosis and wow that game beat me down over and over. The large indestructible hazards took some memorization to avoid being in the wrong place when they move into, and it took me a while to get a feel for rotating the helper pods to defend myself, but I can get through the first two causes on a single life consistently now. I have not been able to make it past the second cause's boss, so it looks like my next mission of obey is getting to level 3 on these two games!  :-k
Yes, Paranoia/Psychosis = more challenging than I thought it would be. Which is a good thing. Only a few stages total, so it needed to be this way. I like it...not a top-tier game, but definitely interesting.
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Post by: Gredler on 06/26/2015, 02:00 PM
Quote from: esteban on 06/25/2015, 05:48 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 06/25/2015, 05:33 PMKato Chan & Ken Chan is rad. I got through the first zone and moved to area 2-1 easily after figuring out how to get through it. It's a fun blend of goof and quick gameplay combined with meticulous hunting and exploration, on a linear level design with loops back to earlier areas. I had a great time playing the slot machine and getting extra vitality to help with the boss. Though the boss became a lot easier when I learned his pattern, jumping off his rocks to kick him in the face worked pretty well though probably the wrong way to attack him. Great times, next challenge is to get through world 2!! :D


I also played quite a bit of Paranoia/Psychosis and wow that game beat me down over and over. The large indestructible hazards took some memorization to avoid being in the wrong place when they move into, and it took me a while to get a feel for rotating the helper pods to defend myself, but I can get through the first two causes on a single life consistently now. I have not been able to make it past the second cause's boss, so it looks like my next mission of obey is getting to level 3 on these two games!  :-k
Yes, Paranoia/Psychosis = more challenging than I thought it would be. Which is a good thing. Only a few stages total, so it needed to be this way. I like it...not a top-tier game, but definitely interesting.
Yesterday I did the same combo of games, and had another blast with a ton of progress. I stumbled into the 4th cause on Paranoia, and holy crap what a ramp in difficulty. I was able to make really good progress with the wave beam by shooting through walls and taking out enemies before/as they appeared on screen. Once I died though, and lost my powerups, everything hit the fan and my progress ceased. I was able to take out the third boss without powerups, his pattern was easy to figure out, but the fourth level without powerups was too much for me. I feel hopeful that I might be able to see this one through to the end, but no promises :)

KC&KC was cut short but I was able to get into the second set of levels with little impediment keeping all of my lives, house guests arrived shortly into my session so I was not able to see it through - thought it was very fun to run through the first set hoarding coins.
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Post by: ShadowKitty777 on 06/26/2015, 05:16 PM
I got my PC Engine back from being repaired!!! I tested it out by playing some Valis 1.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 06/26/2015, 09:44 PM
Last PCE game I played was Override...it was I believe my fifth time playing it...and I 1CC'd the game.  It looks like it should be a hard game...but it's not.  Easier than Soldier Blade, which I still can't quite get through on one continue.

Still, the music, presentation, and frantic action make this one worthwhile.  I just wish there was more to it...
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Post by: EmperorIng on 06/27/2015, 01:22 AM
I am playing a few:

Auleria: This has an excellent Tamayo Kawamoto (of Zuntata fame) soundtrack, and it plays all right when you are dungeon crawling and fighting all sorts of nasty monsters. An interesting bit is that as you level up, lower level monsters cease to appear on the maps, leaving some areas that previously had kicked your butt devoid of all activity. I've only explored two dungeons thus far, but they were fairly labyrinthine.

I think what unfortunately brings it down is the amount of talking to random people you have to do to trigger the next story event - this is a problem for someone with no knowledge of Japanese.

This is a game that is a prime candidate for a fan-translation, given its pedigree (Taito weirdness*/Winky Soft quality?), engaging visuals, and accessible game mechanics.

*nothing quite like mowing down waves of skinless baby midget monsters, and later on succumbing to droves of jumping jolly jesters.

Valis 1: the fantastic fantasm game. However, my CD started skipping and eventually froze at the dragon fight. I don't know if this is a CD issue or an issue with my Duo-R, which has been having problems with the CD reader (as per this topic (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=19249.0)).

Fray in Magical Adventure ~ Xak Gaiden: Cute and easy, as well as easy to understand despite most text being in Japanese. Having items represented pictorially really helps, and most of the town portions are resolved (thus far) by talking to everyone; these segments are short. It left a good first impression.

Xak I: Another game that is easy to figure out without Japanese knowledge - though I have had to consult a FAQ/Walkthrough a few times; luckily there are good ones for the PCE-CD port. I have unfortunately overleveled (the first time ever in an RPG I think, ha) - being at max level well before the end of the game (Xak I caps at Level 25). I did this early on because I couldn't even scratch a boss at one point - I power-leveled and killed it in one hit, and proceeded to kill other bosses in a few hits. It feels a little hollow when you mow down monsters and don't get any experience =(

However, this game is quite fun. I look forward to the usual Ys 2-switcharoo where all my experience is rendered null and void by the second game's monsters.
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Post by: wilykat on 06/27/2015, 05:37 AM
Gradius, when I was testing my newly acquired Turboexpress.  Bad sound aside, it was playable.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 06/27/2015, 07:41 AM
Dynastic Hero wooooooo
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Post by: PukeSter on 06/30/2015, 08:58 PM
Yesterday, I beat Cadash. Very good game, though it's a double edged sword. You need to grind in order to survive, but over-leveling allows you to destroy bosses in seconds. Still great hack and slash gameplay. Definitely an A game.

Today, I beat Dragon Egg. Not a hard game at all, once you get homing fireballs. If you die, you are reduced to a little girl with no range or power in her attacks. A C game, there are better platformers on the PCE. There's also a bug with the Cure, as it's very inconsistent with how often you get health back. For example, I bought 3 of them from the store and nothing happened. Sometimes it gives one heart and other times half a heart.
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Post by: esteban on 07/01/2015, 07:59 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/30/2015, 08:58 PMYesterday, I beat Cadash. Very good game, though it's a double edged sword. You need to grind in order to survive, but over-leveling allows you to destroy bosses in seconds. Still great hack and slash gameplay. Definitely an A game.

Today, I beat Dragon Egg. Not a hard game at all, once you get homing fireballs. If you die, you are reduced to a little girl with no range or power in her attacks. A C game, there are better platformers on the PCE. There's also a bug with the Cure, as it's very inconsistent with how often you get health back. For example, I bought 3 of them from the store and nothing happened. Sometimes it gives one heart and other times half a heart.
CURE: Perhaps cure was trying to mimic RPG mechanics (I am using D&D as a reference) where you "roll the dice" to see if the cure worked and, if it did, you "roll the dice" again to see how effective it was.

This is not a bug, then, but an intentional decision to make the game less predictable (for the player) and not absurdly easy...

...Even though the game is absurdly easy, anyway.

:)
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Post by: EmperorIng on 07/16/2015, 03:29 PM
I finally jumped into Xak II after beating Xak I's laughably easy final boss (I hit the level cap long before I reached him).

The game decided to up the ante with enemy damage-scaling so much that it has gone from fun to frustrating. Not one hour into Xak II and enemies easily kill in two hits, making careful grinding (which is the only remedy for the situation) a bit of a pain.

One of the options on the menu is for "Force Shot." I assume it's a ripoff of Ys II's fire magic, but I can't get it to work. Does anyone who has played the game know anything about it?

EDIT: I needed to infuse my weapons with magic, enabling force shot. With the added range attack, I have resumed my utter decimating of this game's enemy forces. The bosses are now extra pathetic, as they can't even move before dying.

I feel like the balancing of this game is very wonky. You can't cheese your way out of the boss-fights in Ys like you can here.
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Post by: RRR on 07/16/2015, 03:36 PM
Soldier Blade and Blazing Lazers
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Post by: Alt-Nintega on 07/20/2015, 04:10 PM
WOOT!  =D&gt; Finally beat both Bonk's Adventure and Revenge on Turbo Express!!! The game play on Turbo Express is much harder (especially on Revenge). For me the main reason were the controls. These games are so much easier with a Turbo Pad.

The folk who have done the Turbo Pad mod for your Express, now I see why you did that mod :D  =D&gt; Before I used to think wow, wtf do they need a controller to play Express? Yep, much easier with controller.
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/22/2015, 05:24 AM
I got a 1 life clear on Gate of Thunder a bit ago and since then I've been trying to get a 1 life clear of Lords of Thunder for a while.  I'm close but keep dying on Cielom because I'm too stupid to dodge the tracking fireballs. 

Once I'm done I think I'll move on to Blazing Lazers next.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 07/22/2015, 07:28 AM
Re playing Dracula X as I left my DUO unpluged for too long and lost my 100% completion file.  I think I have the game save on a card somewhere but it rather play the stupid game again as I never beat it with Richter, just Maria.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/22/2015, 10:07 AM
Unified duos, Dracula X is stupid, and you don't have enough wing to beat it with Richter?  Cool story, brah.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 07/25/2015, 10:54 AM
I've made it to the very end with Richter but could not quite get out of the way of the giant monster thingy.  With Maria it's cake but I'll try again with Richter.  Just a solid play through and get my skills going.
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Post by: seieienbu on 07/26/2015, 06:25 AM
Valis 2 is a good deal worse than I remembered it!  The only game I can really compare it to, gameplay wise, is Talespin.  In both games I advanced while attacking because of the speed of everything running at me. 

...good soundtrack though.
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Post by: Lord Thag on 07/26/2015, 11:40 AM
Having finally got the old TG16 hooked up again, I have been throwing cards at it all weekend. So far I have been enjoying R Type, Soldier Blade, Bonk, and Alien Crush the most
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Post by: T2KFreeker on 07/29/2015, 11:53 PM
Just got Parasol Stars again yesterday, so played it for a couple hours. Forgot how fun it was but got distracted by a couple other games. Beat ninja Spirit for the first tiem in years again. Yeah, that stupid ninja falling Maze at the end was making me mad until I remembered the secret to beating it...LOL. Good stuff. Finished it off with some mindless Vigilante. i haven't played in a bit so was all happiness...howsit all?
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Post by: EmperorIng on 07/30/2015, 12:25 AM
The ninja pit is infuriating (outside of the safe spot), but man, what great atmosphere. Perfect Irem darkness!

===

Beat Fray in Magical Adventure. Of the three Xak games I've played thus far, I think this is the best one. Even if it's rather easy, it's at least balanced for easiness (or just in general better-balanced) than Xak I&II's chump-fest. Bosses actually stay on screen long enough to see all their attack pattern! The final boss and level is even fairly challenging! Wow, is this really a Xak game??? Maybe Xak III will change my mind (looking forward to playing a Xak game in English!), but it's funny that the cutesy gaiden manages to out-game the main series where it matters.
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Post by: esteban on 07/30/2015, 08:04 AM
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 07/29/2015, 11:53 PMJust got Parasol Stars again yesterday, so played it for a couple hours. Forgot how fun it was but got distracted by a couple other games. Beat ninja Spirit for the first tiem in years again. Yeah, that stupid ninja falling Maze at the end was making me mad until I remembered the secret to beating it...LOL. Good stuff. Finished it off with some mindless Vigilante. i haven't played in a bit so was all happiness...howsit all?
I always go back to those games.

I used to laugh at the thought of ever playing Vigilante again (I felt cheated for getting it in 1989, but played it to death for years since I was a kid with no $$$)...

...now, I appreciate  more than I ever did. Ha!
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Post by: grolt on 08/02/2015, 05:12 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/30/2015, 08:04 AM
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 07/29/2015, 11:53 PMJust got Parasol Stars again yesterday, so played it for a couple hours. Forgot how fun it was but got distracted by a couple other games. Beat ninja Spirit for the first tiem in years again. Yeah, that stupid ninja falling Maze at the end was making me mad until I remembered the secret to beating it...LOL. Good stuff. Finished it off with some mindless Vigilante. i haven't played in a bit so was all happiness...howsit all?
I always go back to those games.

I used to laugh at the thought of ever playing Vigilante again (I felt cheated for getting it in 1989, but played it to death for years since I was a kid with no $$$)...

...now, I appreciate  more than I ever did. Ha!
I always just liked how relentless the very start of the game is.  You pretty much just stand there and kick 9 guys in the face as they keep walking towards you in droves.  At first I thought the game's simplicity (you can't walk up and down the screen like most beat 'em ups like DOUBLE DRAGON or STREETS OF RAGE, your attack options are very limited) was a turn off, but over the years I've come to appreciate it as a mindless masher.  There's something super cathartic about endlessly just pummeling the first stage boss as he just stands there an takes the nunchucks like a man.
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Post by: wildfruit on 08/02/2015, 06:17 PM
After completing Ys IV and Ys III I shall now attempt Ys I & II. Well after my holiday I will.
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Post by: grolt on 08/02/2015, 06:27 PM
Quote from: wildfruit on 08/02/2015, 06:17 PMAfter completing Ys IV and Ys III I shall now attempt Ys I & II. Well after my holiday I will.
Ys II is a bit too maze-like and repetitive for my tastes, but Ys I is one of my favorite games.  Love the world, the bump-into-shit mechanics are surprisingly addicting, and the music is on another plane - and I'm speaking of the SMS version...I'm sure the CD version is the stuff of legend.  How is IV, that's one of the few Ys games I've yet to play?  Wish they'd release the remake on something other than the PS Vita...
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Post by: turboswimbz on 08/02/2015, 06:37 PM
Quote from: grolt on 08/02/2015, 06:27 PM
Quote from: wildfruit on 08/02/2015, 06:17 PMAfter completing Ys IV and Ys III I shall now attempt Ys I & II. Well after my holiday I will.
Ys II is a bit too maze-like and repetitive for my tastes, but Ys I is one of my favorite games.  Love the world, the bump-into-shit mechanics are surprisingly addicting, and the music is on another plane - and I'm speaking of the SMS version...I'm sure the CD version is the stuff of legend.  How is IV, that's one of the few Ys games I've yet to play?  Wish they'd release the remake on something other than the PS Vita...
4 is good, I enjoyed it more than 3.   If you have TG CD capability there was a fan translation done that is down right awesome.
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Post by: munchiaz on 08/03/2015, 04:25 PM
Finished off Valis 1 last night.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/03/2015, 05:05 PM
I'm currently trying to play Magicoal, but I think I'm stuck.  :|
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Post by: grolt on 08/03/2015, 07:52 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/02/2015, 06:37 PM
Quote from: grolt on 08/02/2015, 06:27 PM
Quote from: wildfruit on 08/02/2015, 06:17 PMAfter completing Ys IV and Ys III I shall now attempt Ys I & II. Well after my holiday I will.
Ys II is a bit too maze-like and repetitive for my tastes, but Ys I is one of my favorite games.  Love the world, the bump-into-shit mechanics are surprisingly addicting, and the music is on another plane - and I'm speaking of the SMS version...I'm sure the CD version is the stuff of legend.  How is IV, that's one of the few Ys games I've yet to play?  Wish they'd release the remake on something other than the PS Vita...
4 is good, I enjoyed it more than 3.   If you have TG CD capability there was a fan translation done that is down right awesome.
Wasn't planning to jump into the CD scene so quickly, but that may be the tipping point.  Thanks for the heads up.  Are burned discs hard on the Duo lasers like they notably are on other CD systems?
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Post by: bob on 08/03/2015, 08:37 PM
I have been inflicting self pain by playing ghost manor. Its actually pretty fun once you get the hang of it. Its very opaque. Scenery is not very obvious as to what you need to iteract with. Also there are so many characters that i was avoiding, thinking they are enemies when they actually help. It probably doesnt make life easier that i am playing on turbo express. This is my second time picking this game up to play, and I'm not very good.
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Post by: esteban on 08/03/2015, 09:45 PM
Quote from: agent_orange on 08/03/2015, 08:37 PMI have been inflicting self pain by playing ghost manor. Its actually pretty fun once you get the hang of it. Its very opaque. Scenery is not very obvious as to what you need to iteract with. Also there are so many characters that i was avoiding, thinking they are enemies when they actually help. It probably doesnt make life easier that i am playing on turbo express. This is my second time picking this game up to play, and I'm not very good.
Hahahahjaha! The fact you are playing this on the TurboExpress—that is awesome.

I don't think I've tried GM on the TE.

I will have to try it.
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Post by: bob on 08/03/2015, 10:07 PM
Quote from: esteban on 08/03/2015, 09:45 PM
Quote from: agent_orange on 08/03/2015, 08:37 PMI have been inflicting self pain by playing ghost manor. Its actually pretty fun once you get the hang of it. Its very opaque. Scenery is not very obvious as to what you need to iteract with. Also there are so many characters that i was avoiding, thinking they are enemies when they actually help. It probably doesnt make life easier that i am playing on turbo express. This is my second time picking this game up to play, and I'm not very good.
Hahahahjaha! The fact you are playing this on the TurboExpress—that is awesome.

I don't think I've tried GM on the TE.

I will have to try it.
it's maddening.
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Post by: Groover on 08/03/2015, 10:50 PM
I'm currently playing Dracula X. I'm trying to get 100% but I'm at 96%. I have beaten the game cleared all the alternate levels and replaced stage5 to get alternate path. Also rescued all the girls. Any ideas on what I should look for? Love love love this game.I wanted it since it was released and earlier this year that dream came true.
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Post by: escarioth on 08/04/2015, 05:45 AM
i wanted to play might and magic III.... (or try)
and it looks like ill have to sacrifice all my game files to even start the game  :-k
i got 2 bank cards..but well.. they're not working... (surprise  ](*,))

surely there's a place around with someone already asking for how to repair them
(i dont want to lose my precious dracula x , valis and ys games.... noooooo  :-&)
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Post by: munchiaz on 08/04/2015, 11:32 AM
started playing Valkyrie no densetsu last night. Fun isometric game. Currently im in the lava cave
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mas on 08/04/2015, 09:21 PM
So far I'm on bonks revenge last weekend. Was my first time buying and playing the game. I only made it to stage 2 right now. Now I have to wait till my day of on next Monday.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/05/2015, 07:23 AM
Quote from: Mas on 08/04/2015, 09:21 PMSo far I'm on bonks revenge last weekend. Was my first time buying and playing the game. I only made it to stage 2 right now. Now I have to wait till my day of on next Monday.
Dude, I actually envy you :)

There is so much charm and personality in the Bonk/PC Genjin series.  I wish I could play it fresh and anew.

Anyway, it is actually a very easy game, but it is a lot of fun and well-worth your time.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: escarioth on 08/05/2015, 09:52 AM
i manage to get a copy of bonk 3 cd.
didnt play it yet, but i heard that bonk's revenge is still on top of this one.
i might try to play it this week-end :) i feel like playing a bonk game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/05/2015, 10:01 AM
Quote from: escarioth on 08/05/2015, 09:52 AMi manage to get a copy of bonk 3 cd.
didnt play it yet, but i heard that bonk's revenge is still on top of this one.
i might try to play it this week-end :) i feel like playing a bonk game.
Bonk's Revenge definitely has the superior level design. It's my favorite of the three.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 08/05/2015, 10:51 AM
Quote from: escarioth on 08/04/2015, 05:45 AMi got 2 bank cards..but well.. they're not working...

surely there's a place around with someone already asking for how to repair them
If it's not a simple connection problem (dirty contacts), then the batteries are probably dead and need changed.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: escarioth on 08/05/2015, 11:04 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/05/2015, 10:51 AM
Quote from: escarioth on 08/04/2015, 05:45 AMi got 2 bank cards..but well.. they're not working...

surely there's a place around with someone already asking for how to repair them
If it's not a simple connection problem (dirty contacts), then the batteries are probably dead and need changed.
yeah well... changing the battery is probably the only thing to do :/
i'll look for infos about what i must do :) later
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 08/05/2015, 03:20 PM
Beat Bonk 3 today. Never got far in it until now because I'm not a fan of the music, however the gameplay is still pretty solid.

The background in Stage 6-2 and 6-3 is pretty mindblowing though.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gredler on 08/05/2015, 03:45 PM
Cadash, Dungeon Explorer, and Bloody Wolf served with a side of Soldier Blade. Thanks TED!

My good friend carpools with me to and from work every day, he loves dungeon crawler RPGs, and we had some time before and after work to play some games. I handed him a PCE controller and he said wtf, and then a more amped up wtf when Cadash booted up on my TED2 in the Duo-R. We go through the first boss, and got a game over early into the second stage before we had to go to work.

Throughout the day he kept bringing up how we should hang out soon and beat that game - he was hooked.

Later that night his wife was about 30 minutes late picking him up at my house, so we booted the duo-r up. I told him we should not play Cadash because we will have a sit down to actually beat it soon. We cracked a beer as the Dungeon Explorer logo slowly faded in, slowly blowing his mind. He was so surprised that these bad ass games were around back then and he had no idea about them until that day. Again we ran through the first dungeon and died shortly into the second dungeon. A second game was added to the Co-Op queue, and we decided to switch it up again since we would be repeating gameplay if we played Cadash or Dungeon Explorer anymore, so I set him up on Bloody Wolf.

Initially he was not nearly as excited as the first two up his alley action roleplaying fantasy setting games, but once he got a weapon upgrade, things started to change. Once he was on a motercycle he enthusiastically said "oh. this is happening" He didn't make it very far into the game before his Wife arrived, but the 45 minute gaming session was memorable and I thought it was a fun story of showing someone the power of the obey :)


After he left, I played Soldier Blade for about an hour, attempting to get as far as I could. I actually ws not blown away by it, and wished I had spent my time with Blazing Lasers, as that's the game I've been actively trying to beat (alongside Kato Chan & Ken Chan) I've been trying to beat on the system.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 08/05/2015, 07:58 PM
that story warms my heart.    Great game choices.  I suggest two player parasol stars as well.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/05/2015, 09:39 PM
YOU KNOW GREDLER WANTED TO SNEAK IN A GAME OF

TV SPORTS Hockey.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gredler on 08/06/2015, 02:12 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/05/2015, 07:58 PMI suggest two player parasol stars as well.
Great call, that's one of the 8 games I had growing up and I have very fond memories of it :) I should not assume he would be sugar rushed out of the enjoyment. I've tried to get my girlfriend to play it, and assumed he may not like it because my friend is more of a swords and sorcery faxanadu loving person. Same with TV Sports Hockey, his distaste for sports caused me to avoid popping that on. Also.. I am becoming shamefully aware of the framerate issues the more I play TV Sports hockey. I didn't have it as a kid, I had Ice Hockey and then NHL 93 and up, so to play a turbo game that was an amalgamation of my two favorite hockey titles blew my mind. The last time I popped it in (to compare it to Hit The Ice after being able to play thanks to the TED) I was a bit more disillusioned and critical. Still the best hockey game until EA ate the market with framerate and responsive controls.

This morning he arrived extra early to carpool, before I was ready to leave, and he played Cadash until I was ready to leave. Before we left I wanted to really blow his mind, and turned on Neutopia. Needless to say he was amazed that such a game existed between Zelda 1 and Link to the Past. It's been nice proliferating the obey to a open minded friend, but he's still a fekang nerdtindo fan loyalist.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: johnnykonami on 08/06/2015, 09:18 PM
I always wondered if you could use a Ten no Koe Bank rom on an everdrive and just dump the files to the everdrive that way.  Guess it's too convenient and probably doesn't work that way at all though.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on 08/07/2015, 07:03 AM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 08/06/2015, 09:18 PMI always wondered if you could use a Ten no Koe Bank rom on an everdrive and just dump the files to the everdrive that way.  Guess it's too convenient and probably doesn't work that way at all though.
I think the way the Tennokoe Bank saves is different than the way the everdrive functions. I'm sure this could be implemented in future versions of the Everdrive though.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: johnnykonami on 08/07/2015, 03:17 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/07/2015, 07:03 AM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 08/06/2015, 09:18 PMI always wondered if you could use a Ten no Koe Bank rom on an everdrive and just dump the files to the everdrive that way.  Guess it's too convenient and probably doesn't work that way at all though.
I think the way the Tennokoe Bank saves is different than the way the everdrive functions. I'm sure this could be implemented in future versions of the Everdrive though.
I figured.  I was just thinking about my duo memory and how it's probably toast by now since I haven't switched it on in quite some time.  I was pretty excited when they released a memory card device for the original Playstation that let you backup your saves to your PC, because not only did it save you from the limited space on the PSX memory card, but also allowed you to upload and download saves through the internet facilitating sharing which was great.  Something like that for us Turbobs would be pretty cool.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 08/07/2015, 11:20 PM
Beat City Hunter today. Not a hard game at all. It took a while to figure out where to go though.

There's a video walk through but I really hope someone can translate this game someday.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mas on 08/08/2015, 07:19 AM
So today I have my day off. I'm going to play ninja spirit for a couple of hrs. Following that is me trying to pass the third level in legendary axe and go further than that.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: retro junkie on 08/08/2015, 07:59 AM
Rock On arrived in my mailbox this week. It has been in my PC Engine.  :twisted:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Psycho Punch on 08/08/2015, 10:03 AM
Silent Debuggers... got to Floor 5 with only the battery room and a general storage room :(

sigh.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: airsoftmodels on 08/08/2015, 12:05 PM
absolutely love the 2 minute special versions of final soldier and soldier blade.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: grolt on 08/08/2015, 12:13 PM
Alan Pross is making me his bitch right now in the championship race for Final Lap Twin. Or should I say all those dummy racers cluttering up the track are making me their bitches.

EDIT: Final Lap Twin is now my bitch.  Great game!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 08/27/2015, 11:28 PM
Clear #38 - Makai Prince Dorabocchan (aka 'Kid Dracula')
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5627/20319809973_3e26d3e09a_c.jpg)

I give this a slightly above average '6 out of 10'.

This fairly easy platformer seems rather like an NES game.  While it is fairly colorful and fun to play through once, I doubt that I'll be playing it again anytime soon.  With no additional difficulty modes or 2-player option, there is little to draw me back to playing it again.  With unlimited continues and the ability to harvest extra lives for the boss fights, you will definitely be able to beat this game your first time playing it.

You play as 'Kid Dracula' - the son of Count Dracula, and you have to play through about 6 stages, each with a mid-boss and a stage boss.  You can attack with your short-ranged wand or with your unlimited stash of tomatoes, which are thrown a slightly further distance than the length of your wand.  You throw your tomatoes by squatting down and pushing the attack button.  While you are squatting, you are hiding under your hat, which makes you invulnerable to most enemies and their attacks.  Along the way, you can also collect extra tomatoes, up to 99, which are then rained down upon the stage boss, depleting his energy somewhat before the battle begins.  There are a few power-ups found in the game - some one once or twice in the entire game.  These include a cape which allows you to double-jump and spike shoes which allow you to cause damage to enemies by jumping on them (Normally you can jump on most enemies without causing damage to you or it.) along with a few other power-ups.

The game's lack of English is not a barrier at all to playing it. The game does have unlimited continues, but no save or password capability, so it must be beaten in one sitting. Anyway, I do recommend this game to those who enjoy platformers, even though there are better platformers in the PC Engine library.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: jtucci31 on 08/28/2015, 02:06 AM
I just recently played through this. I talked about it in the other clear thread, but I agree with most of what you said. I enjoyed it for what it's worth. I'd still recommend it to lost people.

Above average describes it well. More stages or powerups that actuslly made a difference would have been nice. Like certain powerups help on bosses or you can collect and switch through them. Or at the very leaat, like I said, just did more.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/28/2015, 08:03 AM
REAL MEN DON'T USE CONTINUES OR HARVEST LIVES IN KID DRACULA

It's like feeding quarters in a shoot-em-up or beat-em-up

:)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 12:05 PM
I am currently playing sidearms and fighting street..

sidearms is quite addictive... i had it for PSP on the capcom collections remixed but never really played it until I got my system (thanks to keith! great stuff)

fighting street on the other hand.... oh dear... I can understand that I would want this game as a collectors item... but playing it is oh so dreadful. Ive just been practicing with ryu/ken in 2 player mode and i can't pull off special moves... makes me want to get a 6 button pad... sigh

I'll try out ninja gaiden when I get the chance! plus i got to look for my vigilante copy... its somewhere in the house... that and Street fighter 2 CE... in which i definitely need a 6button pad

good times!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bloufo on 08/28/2015, 02:43 PM
Quote from: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 12:05 PMfighting street on the other hand.... oh dear...
What stwength! But don't fowget dew aw many guys like yoo all ova da wald!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 03:08 PM
Quote from: Bloufo on 08/28/2015, 02:43 PM
Quote from: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 12:05 PMfighting street on the other hand.... oh dear...
What stwength! But don't fowget dew aw many guys like yoo all ova da wald!
try again kidahahaha

seriously the music sounds great... i have no idea what went wrong with everything else. technology of the time i guess.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/28/2015, 05:06 PM
Quote from: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 03:08 PM
Quote from: Bloufo on 08/28/2015, 02:43 PM
Quote from: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 12:05 PMfighting street on the other hand.... oh dear...
What stwength! But don't fowget dew aw many guys like yoo all ova da wald!
try again kidahahaha

seriously the music sounds great... i have no idea what went wrong with everything else. technology of the time i guess.
No, SF should have had had a feasible control scheme (for special moves) and responsive controls. If I had been the project manager, it would not have shipped as-is. Even if I had to reconfigure the mechanics (and drop the "strength" variable) to simplify things...the game should have been better.

This is one of those times that improving upon the arcade version would have been great.

I played the arcade version at a local pizzeria and never thought the controls/mechanics were intuitive or responsive.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: grolt on 08/29/2015, 10:03 AM
The lady and I have been pretty hooked on Dungeon Explorer of late.  Super fun game with simple and addicting gameplay that's made all the better with multiple players.  What were they thinking, though, with having to enter in a character password EVERY TIME you get a game over?  I don't understand why you couldn't just have a continue screen after the death to reduce the password entry monotony.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Psycho Punch on 08/29/2015, 03:25 PM
I'm playing Atlantean (thanks Arkhan). How in the world do you dodge the mines?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: OldMan on 08/29/2015, 03:38 PM
QuoteHow in the world do you dodge the mines?
My tactic is to scurry towards the top, line up with the third mine, and then as they come on screen you have just enough time to get to a hole. Don't forget to run back to the third row as soon as the mine passes.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Damon Plus on 08/30/2015, 06:25 AM
Doing my annual playthrough of Neutopia. In summer, I like to bring my TG to the place I went with my parents as a kid. I never had the TG back then, but it gives me this old school warm feeling nonetheless.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: pulstar on 08/30/2015, 07:39 AM
Been playing Cosmic Fantasy recently. It really is archetypal RPG-fare. Not bad though. Pretty easy for non-fluent Japanese speakers to get through as well.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: datbuta on 08/31/2015, 09:32 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/28/2015, 05:06 PM
Quote from: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 03:08 PM
Quote from: Bloufo on 08/28/2015, 02:43 PM
Quote from: datbuta on 08/28/2015, 12:05 PMfighting street on the other hand.... oh dear...
What stwength! But don't fowget dew aw many guys like yoo all ova da wald!
try again kidahahaha

seriously the music sounds great... i have no idea what went wrong with everything else. technology of the time i guess.
No, SF should have had had a feasible control scheme (for special moves) and responsive controls. If I had been the project manager, it would not have shipped as-is. Even if I had to reconfigure the mechanics (and drop the "strength" variable) to simplify things...the game should have been better.

This is one of those times that improving upon the arcade version would have been great.

I played the arcade version at a local pizzeria and never thought the controls/mechanics were intuitive or responsive.
thats true your right.. i did play the arcade version a couple times before when it was still around in arcades that are nonexistent now... it was really hard to pull of the moves... my brother said he would play cross handed so he'd use the stick with his right hand and buttons with the left... said that made it easier for him... but thats not a viable solution
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: schweaty on 08/31/2015, 04:01 PM
picked up a copy of jackie chan last week and been playing the crap out of it like a roundhouse to the guts.

decided to re-enact drunken master in jackie's honor so i got drunk over the weekend and played it.  didn't get far, but it was fun.

BTW - anyone who says the NES version is better is insane.  its the same game but with vastly superior visuals.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 08/31/2015, 09:44 PM
Clear #39 - Laser Soft Visual Collection Vol 2: Valis Visual Collection (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Valis_Visual_Collection.htm)

I just got this in today, and I decided to watch this while organizing some of my games.  Here are my thoughts about this which I posted on PCE Daisakusen!

QuoteWhile it is difficult to rate this collection of all of the cinema screens from Valis II, Valis III, and Valis IV with it not being a game, I'm going to give this a '10 out of 10' since it does exactly what it should. Fans of the Valis series will enjoy this, while those who are not fans probably will not.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 08/31/2015, 10:10 PM
I've played this game many times in the past, but I finally beat Bonk's Revenge! I usually died on the last level.

Such an awe-inspiring mix of colors, tunes, level design and goofy characters. Stellar from beginning to end.

I got 50 smilies on the second level, so I warped past the snow stage. Hopefully this still counts hehe.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 09/01/2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/31/2015, 09:44 PMClear #39 - Laser Soft Visual Collection Vol 2: Valis Visual Collection (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Valis_Visual_Collection.htm)
Next up: elusive tennokoe bank and syscard clears!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 09/01/2015, 01:25 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/31/2015, 09:44 PMClear #39 - Laser Soft Visual Collection Vol 2: Valis Visual Collection (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Valis_Visual_Collection.htm)
Next up: elusive tennokoe bank and syscard clears!
Lol.

No, I don't feel that you'll be seeing any system cards clears from me any time soon.  I debated marking this one cleared, but since you actually have to do something - watch it for an hour or so, I decided that this non-game PC Engine product could be cleared.  There are many games which can be cleared in less time than it takes to watch this.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: jtucci31 on 09/01/2015, 01:30 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/31/2015, 09:44 PMClear #39 - Laser Soft Visual Collection Vol 2: Valis Visual Collection (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Valis_Visual_Collection.htm)
Next up: elusive tennokoe bank and syscard clears!
For system card clears, like say the Arcade card, what if you beat every arcade card game? Including the SCD/Arcade games. I would say doing that would maybe warrant a clear. The other system cards would require you to beat every single CD/SCD game. Then you'd have gotten the full use of the card, right? :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 09/01/2015, 01:41 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2015, 01:30 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/31/2015, 09:44 PMClear #39 - Laser Soft Visual Collection Vol 2: Valis Visual Collection (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Valis_Visual_Collection.htm)
Next up: elusive tennokoe bank and syscard clears!
For system card clears, like say the Arcade card, what if you beat every arcade card game? Including the SCD/Arcade games. I would say doing that would maybe warrant a clear. The other system cards would require you to beat every single CD/SCD game. Then you'd have gotten the full use of the card, right? :)
You know, that actually makes sense.  That must be why they put system card clears in there.   :mrgreen:

...Now, how to clear a Tennokoe Bank...   :-k :-k :-k
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: jtucci31 on 09/01/2015, 01:43 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/01/2015, 01:41 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2015, 01:30 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/31/2015, 09:44 PMClear #39 - Laser Soft Visual Collection Vol 2: Valis Visual Collection (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Valis_Visual_Collection.htm)
Next up: elusive tennokoe bank and syscard clears!
For system card clears, like say the Arcade card, what if you beat every arcade card game? Including the SCD/Arcade games. I would say doing that would maybe warrant a clear. The other system cards would require you to beat every single CD/SCD game. Then you'd have gotten the full use of the card, right? :)
You know, that actually makes sense.  That must be why they put system card clears in there.   :mrgreen:

...Now, how to clear a Tennokoe Bank...   :-k :-k :-k
Same as my previous answer. Play through every game that saves and save your games and transfer them onto every possible system US/JP/PAL at least once. Games must be beaten too. A bit more extensive.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 09/01/2015, 07:59 PM
Is there a more boring CD game than Gotzendiener? I don't know yet.

For a game so empty, lifeless, and slow, it's amazing that the PCE-CD still struggles to display all the damn nothing on the screen and frequently slows down and jitters. Unacceptable. Once I beat this trash (if I beat this), it is immediately going into the "sell" pile.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/01/2015, 08:03 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/01/2015, 07:59 PMIs there a more boring CD game than Gotzendiener? I don't know yet.

For a game so empty, lifeless, and slow, it's amazing that the PCE-CD still struggles to display all the damn nothing on the screen and frequently slows down and jitters. Unacceptable. Once I beat this trash (if I beat this), it is immediately going into the "sell" pile.
You must have one of the earlier, buggier releases.

In a recent thread it was revealed that poor Gotz had multiple pressings....and yet still some bugs remained.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 09/01/2015, 08:07 PM
Interesting news. Though I doubt the later pressings fixed the complete lack of content within the game.

It seems odd that the game struggles to display more than two character sprites at once.

Frankly I wouldn't be surprised if I have some bugged version that's missing a vital item, because I wandered around the same cave for an hour with no clue on how to proceed (possessed enemies don't ignite torches, or do anything for that matter).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/01/2015, 08:10 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/01/2015, 08:07 PMInteresting news. Though I doubt the later pressings fixed the complete lack of content within the game.

It seems odd that the game struggles to display more than two character sprites at once.

Frankly I wouldn't be surprised if I have some bugged version that's missing a vital item, because I wandered around the same cave for an hour with no clue on how to proceed (possessed enemies don't ignite torches, or do anything for that matter).
No, it always felt unfinished to me ("empty", as you put it...)

https://archives.tg-16.com/Dengeki_PC_Engine_1994_12.htm
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 09/02/2015, 02:10 AM
Well, I beat Gotzendiener. The final area with all the moving treadmills was slowdown city.

Apparently I might have some bug copy where music doesn't play during the "final boss" room, so I just wailed on the enemy in weird silence.

It's not that it mattered since the enemies all behave the same (get knocked back when hit, then move back into position to being hit). I find it funny that some random mook that didn't even try to attack was the final obstacle between me and freedom.

Overall opinion: awful game. Little creativity outside of some visual design; if Gainax had a hand in it, it was their C-squad. I bet there are some out there that think all the useless and pointless items and interactions add "atmosphere," and that traversing a gigantic empty maze with little rhyme or reason behind progression (but plenty of slowdown) is "unique." These are probably the same people that love modern indie games like Dear Esther and Gone Home - well Gotzendiener has them all beat as the original shitty walking simulator.

It is hilarious that the game's case has the balls to throw around "RPG" on its description. Anyone who recommends this game is seriously nuts.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 02:45 AM
Oh shit...I can smell NecroPhile fuming all the way over here ._.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/02/2015, 09:24 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/02/2015, 02:10 AMWell, I beat Gotzendiener. The final area with all the moving treadmills was slowdown city.

Apparently I might have some bug copy where music doesn't play during the "final boss" room, so I just wailed on the enemy in weird silence.

It's not that it mattered since the enemies all behave the same (get knocked back when hit, then move back into position to being hit). I find it funny that some random mook that didn't even try to attack was the final obstacle between me and freedom.

Overall opinion: awful game. Little creativity outside of some visual design; if Gainax had a hand in it, it was their C-squad. I bet there are some out there that think all the useless and pointless items and interactions add "atmosphere," and that traversing a gigantic empty maze with little rhyme or reason behind progression (but plenty of slowdown) is "unique." These are probably the same people that love modern indie games like Dear Esther and Gone Home - well Gotzendiener has them all beat as the original shitty walking simulator.

It is hilarious that the game's case has the balls to throw around "RPG" on its description. Anyone who recommends this game is seriously nuts.
I love that you unabashedly bash the game, but I actually enjoyed it (despite its flaws, which I briefly pointed out).

Also, something tells me that some of the humor in the game went RIGHT OVER YOUR HEAD.

Wait?! What was that?

I'm not saying you are wrong, but you represent the profile of an "impatient stimulus seeker" who needs the volume at 11 (always) and hyper-kinetic action (always) otherwise..."nothing is happening"...

Am I harsh? Yes. Am I fair? No.

But I do feel that the mood and atmosphere in some games will be totally lost in you.

:)

TO CURE YOU OF YOUR "WALKING SIMULATOR" BLUES, I prescribe Monster Lair.

Go play Monster Lair...that game satisfies the "impatient stimulus seeker" in me: I get a new weapon every millisecond, I jump around constantly, I don't strategize which weapon I'll use on the boss (I'll use whatever weapon I have). Don't use turbo.

I'm serious, by the way. For any of its flaws, Wonderboy III: Monster Lair is friggin' awesome, under-appreciated.

Obviously, no cheating codes.

The game has a few default continues. You can use them.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 09/02/2015, 10:47 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 02:45 AMOh shit...I can smell NecroPhile fuming all the way over here ._.
Nah, I know the game is flawed and unfinished, but I can still enjoy the story, cut scenes, and handful of puzzles that made it in.  Contrary to EmperorIng's complaints, it's not totally devoid of things to figure out, and it's cheap enough (and short enough) that I don't feel bad recommending it as something a bit different from the usual fare.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/02/2015, 11:25 AM
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 10:47 AM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 02:45 AMOh shit...I can smell NecroPhile fuming all the way over here ._.
Nah, I know the game is flawed and unfinished, but I can still enjoy the story, cut scenes, and handful of puzzles that made it in.  Contrary to EmperorIng's complaints, it's not totally devoid of things to figure out, and it's cheap enough (and short enough) that I don't feel bad recommending it as something a bit different from the usual fare.
Exactly. L'Emperor didn't appreciate what the game does offer, which is a charming, unique experience on the PCE. And the unexpected/humorous stuff is nicely done.

It would be such a shame for folks to pass over Goetzzy, thinking it had absolutely nothing to offer.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 11:52 AM
Last night, I plugged in the Duo & enjoyed some Godzilla, Ryuko no Ken, and Sapphire.  I couldn't really get into Godzilla.  Art of Fighting was good, but I can't seem to make it past the second level.  Graphics are top-notch, though.

Sapphire wins, of course.  It's a gorgeous game with accessible gameplay.  Something about it is just a little "meh" to me, though...maybe it's the Raiden-style power up system?  Or perhaps the uninspired silicon/polygon enemies?  Who knows.  I think I just need to devote some more time to it.

EDIT: I also enjoy the soundtrack much more than that of Gate of Thunder.  It seems more evenly energetic, whereas GoT seems to be a little schizophrenic.
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Post by: esteban on 09/02/2015, 02:15 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 11:52 AMLast night, I plugged in the Duo & enjoyed some Godzilla, Ryuko no Ken, and Sapphire.  I couldn't really get into Godzilla.  Art of Fighting was good, but I can't seem to make it past the second level.  Graphics are top-notch, though.

Sapphire wins, of course.  It's a gorgeous game with accessible gameplay.  Something about it is just a little "meh" to me, though...maybe it's the Raiden-style power up system?  Or perhaps the uninspired silicon/polygon enemies?  Who knows.  I think I just need to devote some more time to it.

EDIT: I also enjoy the soundtrack much more than that of Gate of Thunder.  It seems more evenly energetic, whereas GoT seems to be a little schizophrenic.
The enemy designs are almost as bland as Terraforming!

Still, a fun game.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/02/2015, 02:32 PM
Hey, I didn't say "absolutely nothing," I said "little creativity outside of some visual design." That's better than nothing, I guess. And humor? Uh, I guess the princess falling 12 stories down in some cave was mildly amusing as well the big splat-corpse the eye-monster makes, but the game in general is pretty humorless.

Unless there is something incredibly and subversively funny about the whole "princess is the hero" thing that I am sure would surprise someone who didn't know that coming into the game, which my guess is absolutely no one for more than a decade now.

Quote from: esteban on 09/02/2015, 09:24 AMI'm not saying you are wrong, but you represent the profile of an "impatient stimulus seeker" who needs the volume at 11 (always) and hyper-kinetic action (always) otherwise..."nothing is happening"...
But I do feel that the mood and atmosphere in some games will be totally lost in you.
Not quite. Fumito Ueda's games can achieve an amazing level of atmosphere despite a relative lack of things going on. Climax games (e.g. Landstalker, Dark Savior, and Alundra) tell beautiful self-contained stories in small, isolated locations - something that really impressed me about those games. Some games just don't do it well (e.g. Gotzendiener) - the isometric perspective's added detail doesn't help the game when you are stuck in drab ugly caves for a third of the game with droning bland chiptunes playing incessantly (if they remixed these tracks for redbook audio cutscenes, why couldn't we hear them in-game? what wasted effort).

Its only saving grace is that it's cheap, so I didn't waste much time or resources with it (but was served a healthy dose of frustration).

Now I can get back to dealing with Valis IV's progressively deteriorating standards of level design.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/02/2015, 02:44 PM
^ Yeah, Valis IV should have been better. It's decent, but it should have been the pinnacle of the series.

I consider Valis III the pinnacle.

Also, I was purposefully being harsh!

Sometimes, you jaded folks need to be given a good smack, followed by a tender kiss and then a cozy hug.

I'm not sure what stage we are at.

Tender kiss?

:)
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Post by: NecroPhile on 09/02/2015, 03:16 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 11:52 AMI couldn't really get into Godzilla.
Awww, why not?  Aside from the broken scoring in the US version, the only thing I don't particularly like about Gojirra is how you can't play as any other monsters in one player mode.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 06:00 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 03:16 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2015, 11:52 AMI couldn't really get into Godzilla.
Awww, why not?  Aside from the broken scoring in the US version, the only thing I don't particularly like about Gojirra is how you can't play as any other monsters in one player mode.
I'm sure I'll get it eventually.  I just don't have much patience for fighting games.  I didn't really care for the redbook tunes either...why couldn't they just use the actual orchestrated score? 

But I am a fan of the big ol' lizard, as is my family, so I'm sure some fun will be had once I acquire another controller.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 09/03/2015, 01:42 AM
Clear #40 - W Ring (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/W-Ring.htm)


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5767/20532318574_f197c8ac11_c.jpg)


Below is a little mini-review/my comments on this game which I posted on PCE Daisakusen (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm)!

QuoteI rated this solid horizontal shoot-'em-up as a '8 out of 10'.

This game has 3 difficulty settings - 'Beginner', which doesn't let you play all of the stages; 'Normal', which after beaten loops into 'Expert' mode with a very basic credit-less ending screen; and 'Expert', which after beaten simply loops again with the same very basic credit-less ending screen.  Both 'Beginner' and 'Normal' modes are actually pretty easy, with most of the bosses going down disconcertingly fast - some of them actually go down in 2 powered-up hits before they can even fire at you.  :shock:  'Expert' mode is quite difficult and should give most veteran shoot-'em-up gamers a nice challenge.  It's probably too much for me, although since you have unlimited continues, I might could 'quarter-feed' to the end, but since the last two levels must be beaten consecutively in one continue, maybe not.

The powerup system is pretty good with 5 different powerups which can each be powered up 3 times.  Some powerups are better for the stages, while the blue laser weapon will decimate all bosses.

Another nice feature is that all of the stages have alternate stages which can be accessed by finding a hidden item within the regular stage.  This definitely increases the replay value of this game.

Anyway, I do recommend this game to all who enjoy shoot-'em-ups.  The veterans will enjoy 'Expert' mode, and the rest of us will enjoy 'Normal' mode.
Edit:  I found my screen clear picture.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/03/2015, 01:26 PM
I just tried playing Gate of Thunder for a few minutes.  The more I play it, the more I don't like it.  The graphics are pleasing, as is the overall atmosphere...but I really don't care for the music.  For some reason, it almost grates on me...level one for the detuned, whiny lead guitar, level two for its repetition...I've gotten farther but the game has yet to leave a lasting impression on me yet.  I may consider getting rid of it. -.-
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Post by: johnnykonami on 09/03/2015, 01:34 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/03/2015, 01:26 PMI just tried playing Gate of Thunder for a few minutes.  The more I play it, the more I don't like it.  The graphics are pleasing, as is the overall atmosphere...but I really don't care for the music.  For some reason, it almost grates on me...level one for the detuned, whiny lead guitar, level two for its repetition...I've gotten farther but the game has yet to leave a lasting impression on me yet.  I may consider getting rid of it. -.-
Wow, never thought I'd ever hear a bad word about GoT!  I personally like the music (and the game itself).  Played it tons when I got it as a duo pack-in.  My similar blasphemy is that I don't really care for the music in Lords of Thunder (most of it, anyway.)  Now, tons of games were using kind of a hard-rock, heavy on guitars type of soundtrack, so I guess you can get more specific about the particular genre... and for LoT, it's a little bit like European style power metal, which I am just not that into.  Great looking and playing game, though!  Don't get me wrong on that.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/03/2015, 01:42 PM
I agree that it looks & plays fantastically, but for some reason for this console generation, I tend to prefer chip music over redbook.  I do agree that GoT has slightly higher quality redbook than many other PCE games, but the compositions just don't appeal to me.
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Post by: esteban on 09/03/2015, 04:57 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/03/2015, 01:42 PMI agree that it looks & plays fantastically, but for some reason for this console generation, I tend to prefer chip music over redbook.  I do agree that GoT has slightly higher quality redbook than many other PCE games, but the compositions just don't appeal to me.
YOU ARE INSANE.

Sure, if Gates of Thunder had trite, boring banal tunes—I could see you dismissing the Red Book.

But it doesn't.

I actually prefer electronic music, in general, but Gates and Lords do it right when it comes to metal/rock.

Another game with a great metal/rock soundtrack is HyperWars.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 09/03/2015, 05:25 PM
First Godzilla and now Gate of Thunder?!?  Bitch, you cwazy!  :P
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 09/05/2015, 01:59 AM
 Clear #41 - Momotaro Katsugeki (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Momotaro_Katsugeki.htm)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/602/21128759376_44cff6bbd9_c.jpg)

Below is what I posted on PCE Daisakusen! about this game.

QuoteI'm going to give this action adventure/platformer-with-RPG-elements an '8 out of 10'.

I played through and beat this game recently, and I really enjoyed it, although I do not understand Japanese.  The gameplay is simple enough to understand and I beat the game without ever understanding what some of the shop items were.  This game is basically a side-scrolling platformer with a couple of vertical levels.  There is even an  underwater forced-scrolling horizontal shoot-'em-up stage for variety.  You have your basic sword weapon which shoots projectiles to destroy enemies.  You can upgrade your sword and projectiles by saving up coins to purchase a better weapon at the next town.  There is a town at the beginning of each stage where you can purchase various items from shops.  Enemies respawn, so if you want, you may 'grind' to save up coins to purchase items.  At the end of each stage there is a boss fight.

Overall, I must recommend this game, although the item/menu screens were intimidating at first, since they are all in Japanese.  On Pcenginefx, sunteam-paul posted a simplistic translating of this screen which helped me get past the entry barrier.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/05/2015, 03:04 AM
^ Does anyone have a screenshot (or two) of the shootemup stage from Momotaro Katsugeki?

I need to create an entry for it here:

https://archives.tg-16.com/complete_list_of_tg16_pce_shooters.htm?col=jp&val=mo
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Mas on 09/05/2015, 08:51 AM
Hopefully in the mail today is raiden. I have never played or seen the first one in arcades or home. Can't wait for it.  I own the raiden games on the 360 and own raiden 3 for ps2
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/05/2015, 02:00 PM
Quote from: Mas on 09/05/2015, 08:51 AMHopefully in the mail today is raiden. I have never played or seen the first one in arcades or home. Can't wait for it.  I own the raiden games on the 360 and own raiden 3 for ps2
Raiden is a very solid 6 mB HuCARD.

I LOVE IT.

You will, too.

PCE port = my FAVE 16-bit console version. :)

If you like it, get Super Raiden CD-ROM (Red Book + 2 extra levels).
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/06/2015, 05:35 PM
Clear #58, Neutopia II

This is a game that improved throughout the game. Wrecking havoc with Level 3 Lighting by the final dungeon was truly a sight to behold.

The music was somewhat better, the graphics had better animations, and there was more magic and even towns were added. Also instead of a hub, there was an interconnected overworld.

I loved going to the Volcano and the Lake just to fight a boss. No dungeons, just kill the beast.

The 5th dungeon, the "twin towers", was an absolute monster. Five levels of pure hell. Dirth's 4 level pyramid wasn't even a threat.

A little too many block puzzles, but overall a fine adventure, with far less tedious parts than LTTP. There were even a couple of cutscenes, including the interactive prologue.

I give it an A-

Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Damon Plus on 09/06/2015, 08:32 PM
Military Madness, again. I put it for a quick Round 1, and before I realize it, I'm halfway through the game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: chemdream on 09/07/2015, 02:24 PM
Not nec, but I just started rogue squadron on n64. Fantastic game, but getting down those atats is so touchy!!!


***edit: read the post title quickly, didn't realize it was nec only. Nothing to see here.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 09/07/2015, 04:08 PM
Quote from: chemdream on 09/07/2015, 02:24 PMNot nec, but I just started rogue squadron on n64. Fantastic game, but getting down those atats is so touchy!!!
I don't even know where to begin... 

Anyway in the world of stuff that doesn't suck,   I've been readying up for some serious obey in RBG.  Just a few more connectors/cables needed.  Trying my luck at Gates of Thunder again...  I wish I was better at this game, can't make it past the 3rd stage.   I really need to sit down and focus to see if I can make a better go if it.  Anyone got tips for GOT?
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Post by: pulstar on 09/07/2015, 04:15 PM
Currently having a blast on Galaga '88. Pretty nice little game...I've avoided it for years because I didn't really get into Galaga like I did Space Invaders. I've missed out, but no longer. :D
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Post by: jtucci31 on 09/07/2015, 06:13 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/07/2015, 04:08 PM
Quote from: chemdream on 09/07/2015, 02:24 PMNot nec, but I just started rogue squadron on n64. Fantastic game, but getting down those atats is so touchy!!!
I wish I was better at this game, can't make it past the 3rd stage.   I really need to sit down and focus to see if I can make a better go if it.  Anyone got tips for GOT?
One problem I had when starting to play it was that I kept getting confused with what was my ship or the other two ships next to mine. It helps to have the shield on you, for multiple reasons. For me that helped keep me focused. Not sure if that's a problem for you, but it helped me.

I also used the red weapon throughout the whole game, except for a few bosses. Not sure what weapon you're using.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/07/2015, 06:39 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/07/2015, 04:08 PM
Quote from: chemdream on 09/07/2015, 02:24 PMNot nec, but I just started rogue squadron on n64. Fantastic game, but getting down those atats is so touchy!!!
I don't even know where to begin... 

Anyway in the world of stuff that doesn't suck
No need to be rude buddy.

A lot of people like Rogue Squadron, not to mention there's a new Star Wars movie coming out in December. It's a good time to play it.
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 09/07/2015, 06:59 PM
chemdream, I think there's a non-NEC "what are you playing" thread in the Console Chat. Check it out.

I've been giving Final Lap Twin a whirl again. I don't think I am in love with the RPG section, but so far this is my favorite iteration of an F1 racer.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 09/07/2015, 08:46 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/07/2015, 06:59 PMI've been giving Final Lap Twin a whirl again. I don't think I am in love with the RPG section, but so far this is my favorite iteration of an F1 racer.
I need to try this. I've played the Tennis RPG but wasn't too impressed. Is this any better?

Today, I beat Psychosis (Paranoia), with only one life. Pretty good shooter, though weird as hell, and very short. It's not spastic like Lost Sunheart is though.

For a Naxat shooter, it's not as good as W-Ring, but it's a little more unique in the enemy design.
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 09/07/2015, 09:28 PM
I never played Tennis RPG, but unless I'm mistaken, you're a Mario Tennis fan, right? That might have colored your perception of the game. Give Final Lap Twin a whirl if you like Pole Position and want something meatier to it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Dicer on 09/07/2015, 10:08 PM
About to play Shape Shifter for the very first time ever...


Edit: Nice looking game, not saving properly though. :/
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Post by: gheebee on 09/10/2015, 12:36 PM
Picked up Dragon Egg! recently and have been playing that on and off. I often get annoyed when I die on a boss battle and have to replay the level or part of it to get back to the boss and this game is one that doesn't do that but it will make you wish it did. By letting you continue from the boss this the game is screwing you over since you lose all your power ups when you die and are left to try and beat the boss with a weak weapon that has like no range. The game also seems kinda phoned in. It's fun to play (unless you get killed by a boss...) but the levels seem to get shorter and shorter as the game progresses and I figure that it wouldn't take much to be able to beat the game in under 20 minutes. In spite of this, I haven't beaten it yet... :/
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Post by: datbuta on 09/10/2015, 02:00 PM
I just picked up Buster Bros from a local shop for 56$CDN taxes in... i don't know if thats a good price but it was cheaper than aero blasters... and its more fun

love the game.. great co-op gameplay... my gf loves it... plus the music is great... music is so good on turbo cd games ... well counting that this is only the second cd game i have but still.. i thought legendary axe's soundtrack was awesome.. its been awhile since i commented on a game soundtrack... since streets of rage 2

buster bros... great game!!
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Post by: seieienbu on 09/10/2015, 04:47 PM
Paid a little bit more than I wanted to for it, ($75 iirc though I was hoping to get it for under $60) but I finally got a copy of Shockman.  Hopefully this weekend I'll have the time to play it through; so far I've been able to get just past the underwater shooting stage. 

I've wanted this game for some time; I'm glad that I was finally able to get my hands on it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 09/10/2015, 06:04 PM
Gheebee, I agree about Dragon Egg. Masaya may have rushed the game, especially with the horribly unbalanced difficulty. And the 4th level is only 30 seconds long.

I beat Ys III the other day, which is pretty good but the gameplay is less interesting than Exile, except boss fights.

I've also been playing a lot of Ninja Gaiden. I like it a lot more than the NES one, the difficulty is a little more balanced and the graphics are beautiful despite the choppiness in some levels. I've beat it a couple times now.
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Post by: seieienbu on 09/10/2015, 06:21 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/10/2015, 06:04 PMI beat Ys III the other day, which is pretty good but the gameplay is less interesting than Exile, except boss fights.
After the rocking soundtrack, my favorite thing about Ys 3 is that I can start and finish the game in an afternoon.  I don't think it's a bad game.  It's just not what I really want when I want to play an Ys game.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/11/2015, 06:15 PM
The only sidescrolling Falcom game that has really stuck with me is Popful Mail. I don't think it was really their forte.

I recently 1cc'd Rabio Lepus and Down Load. Both are good games, with Down Load being extremely easy and Rabio packing quite the (rabbit) punch. Video System should have brought more games to the PC Engine.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on 09/11/2015, 08:31 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/11/2015, 06:15 PM...Down Load being extremely easy...
What sorcery is this?
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/11/2015, 09:47 PM
Dude, use chaser missiles. The game gives you a-nearly-infinite supply and not only do they cancel bullets (biggest advantage right here), they kill everything, including the last boss, in seconds. Also, use the right weapon for the right level (hint: alternate between laser and spread).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: grolt on 09/12/2015, 02:21 AM
The lady and I were playing DARKWING DUCK tonight.  I've heard of its fowl (zing!) reputation, but to be honest it's not all that bad.  I like the conceit of collecting puzzle pieces to later "solve" the picture puzzle afterwards.  Nice that they let you finish a level without all the pieces so you can play it later, and being able to select levels in your own order is also fairly forward thinking.  Yes, it's very awkward to control and enemy placement and level design are sub-par, but at least you can Easy mode it and not really have to worry about taking a few extra hits with the clumsy controls.  Any fans?
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/12/2015, 05:52 AM
Quote from: grolt on 09/12/2015, 02:21 AMThe lady and I were playing DARKWING DUCK tonight.  I've heard of its fowl (zing!) reputation, but to be honest it's not all that bad.  I like the conceit of collecting puzzle pieces to later "solve" the picture puzzle afterwards.  Nice that they let you finish a level without all the pieces so you can play it later, and being able to select levels in your own order is also fairly forward thinking.  Yes, it's very awkward to control and enemy placement and level design are sub-par, but at least you can Easy mode it and not really have to worry about taking a few extra hits with the clumsy controls.  Any fans?
There is one person. 

You.

I actually never forgave this game for its horrible controls.

I just.

Can't.




Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/11/2015, 06:15 PMThe only sidescrolling Falcom game that has really stuck with me is Popful Mail. I don't think it was really their forte.

I recently 1cc'd Rabio Lepus and Down Load. Both are good games, with Down Load being extremely easy and Rabio packing quite the (rabbit) punch. Video System should have brought more games to the PC Engine.
I tried to get into Sorcerian, but I quickly realized I had no clue what to do...

Faxanadu was a Hudson production (or co-production), so that doesn't count as a pure Falcom sidescroller).

Hmm... I'm trying to think of more....memory is failing me. 

As for Download, I think it is fun to replay with self-imposed challenges.

RABIO LEPUS is rarely discussed, sadly, except for the few times I talked about how I am drawn to quirky games...RABIO is OK...but I feel like it could have been a more memorable experience... the mechanics should have made the game more unique, I wish there was a mode that exaggerated the need for using "close combat skills" for certain enemies/obstacles+ without losing the need for traditional shootemup flair.

Still, a decent game. :)
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/12/2015, 03:03 PM
I can only imagine grolt's gal having the time of her life playing so many awful games night after night.

Quote from: esteban on 09/12/2015, 05:52 AMRABIO LEPUS is rarely discussed, sadly, except for the few times I talked about how I am drawn to quirky games...RABIO is OK...but I feel like it could have been a more memorable experience... the mechanics should have made the game more unique, I wish there was a mode that exaggerated the need for using "close combat skills" for certain enemies/obstacles+ without losing the need for traditional shootemup flair.
The arcade version (also released on JPN PS2) is more akin to what you are looking for (the melee is more important). Of course, Psikyo (the company that split off from V-System when they got sick of making mediocre V-System games) took things to the next level in terms of quality and uniqueness with games like Gunbird/Gunbird 2, Strikers 1945 II, Dragon Blaze, and Sengoku Aces/Blade. Charge shots, melee attacks, high difficulty levels, creative bosses... They did it all. Gunbird 2 is in the range of "best shmup ever" for me.
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Post by: grolt on 09/12/2015, 03:15 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/12/2015, 03:03 PMI can only imagine grolt's gal having the time of her life playing so many awful games night after night.
We played DOUBLE DUNGEONS today...does that count?
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Post by: esteban on 09/12/2015, 03:20 PM
Quote from: grolt on 09/12/2015, 03:15 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/12/2015, 03:03 PMI can only imagine grolt's gal having the time of her life playing so many awful games night after night.
We played DOUBLE DUNGEONS today...does that count?
YOU GOTTA LOOK AT EACH OTHER in Double Dungeons!!!!

It is the only time you get to appreciate the character art/graphics for the protagonists!

Maybe there is a mirror in the game? To see your reflection? I can't recall, but I don't think there is a mirror...
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Post by: grolt on 09/12/2015, 03:31 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/12/2015, 03:20 PM
Quote from: grolt on 09/12/2015, 03:15 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/12/2015, 03:03 PMI can only imagine grolt's gal having the time of her life playing so many awful games night after night.
We played DOUBLE DUNGEONS today...does that count?
YOU GOTTA LOOK AT EACH OTHER in Double Dungeons!!!!

It is the only time you get to appreciate the character art/graphics for the protagonists!

Maybe there is a mirror in the game? To see your reflection? I can't recall, but I don't think there is a mirror...
There's no mirror, but there should be.  It's actually kind of surreal getting to see yourself in a first person game.  It would be like if Adol suddenly spoke in a Ys game.
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 09/12/2015, 06:12 PM
Had some friends over who were really excited to see the Turbo in action. One had never played a Turbo CD before, and the other hadn't played either console or add-on, so it was a fun romp.

We started with Ninja Spirit, before moving onto shooters (they're more shooters fans than anything, but of course how can one not absolutely love Ninja Spirit, so it had to be played first). For shooters we took turns on the 2min Soldier Blade challenge before playing through the end of that. Then we played a tiny bit of Gunhed before Sapphire was brought out. Sapphire was definitely the highlight of the night.

After that, we moved onto Strikers 1945 II (and some Master System shooters), after which one of the guys had to leave. All in all, a pretty fun day.
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Post by: grolt on 09/14/2015, 12:39 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/12/2015, 06:12 PMHad some friends over who were really excited to see the Turbo in action. One had never played a Turbo CD before, and the other hadn't played either console or add-on, so it was a fun romp.

We started with Ninja Spirit, before moving onto shooters (they're more shooters fans than anything, but of course how can one not absolutely love Ninja Spirit, so it had to be played first). For shooters we took turns on the 2min Soldier Blade challenge before playing through the end of that. Then we played a tiny bit of Gunhed before Sapphire was brought out. Sapphire was definitely the highlight of the night.

After that, we moved onto Strikers 1945 II (and some Master System shooters), after which one of the guys had to leave. All in all, a pretty fun day.
What SMS shooters did you play?  There's a few that I used to love, but I have to admit after playing the shooters on the TG-16 they seem a little quaint by comparison.

Speaking of shooters, last night I fired up DRAGON SPIRIT and CYBER-CORE.  The games could be cousins and I'm amazed there is no homogeneity between the two production teams.  Both offer the same kind of play mechanics (blend between shooting and bombing from a vertical, overhead perspective) and both do a good job representing their world (dragons in one, insects in the other).  I found CYBER-CORE to be more playable - it had a quicker pace and was a little more forgiving than DRAGON SPIRIT and it's giant player sprite.  I was starting to become addicted to the CYBER-CORE gameplay of blasting that one little bug for extra powerups in my first run through and I made it all the way to the 7th level on my first playthrough before shutting it off.  Sounds like the last level ramps up in difficulty considerably though...
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 09/14/2015, 02:39 PM
SMS shooters played: Power Striker, Global Defense, Bomber Raid, and Thunder Blade.

Re: Dragon Spirit and Cyber Core, both are really just building off Xevious, which pioneered that 2-level mechanic.

I own and enjoy Cyber Core, but I don't play it often because going through several levels uninterrupted isn't too much of a challenge. It's a nice, relaxing shooter, though, when I'm a bit tipsy at night.

If you like Dragon Spirit but find it too hard, the NES one is much easier in comparison.
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Post by: reno5 on 09/14/2015, 03:46 PM
I've just completed Dungeon Explorer for the first time even if i had the games for years.
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Post by: grolt on 09/14/2015, 04:54 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2015, 02:39 PMSMS shooters played: Power Striker, Global Defense, Bomber Raid, and Thunder Blade.

Re: Dragon Spirit and Cyber Core, both are really just building off Xevious, which pioneered that 2-level mechanic.

I own and enjoy Cyber Core, but I don't play it often because going through several levels uninterrupted isn't too much of a challenge. It's a nice, relaxing shooter, though, when I'm a bit tipsy at night.

If you like Dragon Spirit but find it too hard, the NES one is much easier in comparison.
Good choices for the SMS.  I actually really like the Thunder Blade port, it retains the entirety of each level and deals with the lack of scaling during the After Burner-esque scenes pretty capably. Astro Warrior and Blade Eagle 3-D never really get talked about and are probably my two favorite shooters for the system.  I mentioned them in the SMS thread in Console Chat, but Astro Warrior is only a few levels but plays really well with some addicting music, and Blade Eagle 3-D has a really cool use of the 3-D that has you switching between the foreground and background of levels to attack (similar to Xevious except when you switch to the background nothing in the foreground can hit you and vice versa).
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/14/2015, 06:14 PM
Dragon Spirit and Cyber Core feel similar because everyone and their mother ripped off Xevious back in the day, not least of all Namco themselves.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/14/2015, 07:06 PM
Finally beat Dragon's Curse. I never finished the master system version, but then I tried this one. Very good game, though grind heavy at times.
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Post by: grolt on 09/14/2015, 08:28 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2015, 07:06 PMFinally beat Dragon's Curse. I never finished the master system version, but then I tried this one. Very good game, though grind heavy at times.
That's a game that just keeps getting better and better the longer it goes, how the complexity of the level design keeps revealing itself as you traverse the same worlds with each new form. I haven't yet played the TG game in full, but the SMS game is one of my all-time favorites. I don't remember all that much about any grinding.
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/14/2015, 08:31 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/14/2015, 06:14 PMDragon Spirit and Cyber Core feel similar because everyone and their mother ripped off Xevious back in the day, not least of all Namco themselves.
Let's not forget Twinbee!
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Post by: grolt on 09/15/2015, 11:25 AM
Fired up some Air Zonk last night.  Pretty fun game that managed to make the leap from platformer to shooter pretty admirably while still retaining the charm and upgrade mechanics of the Bonk games.  All the characters tend to be a little too big which simplifies the gameplay a little too much, but it is a fun feeling when you go all giant and just decimate bosses.  Having different "friends" come along with you is a nice touch that adds a kind of marquee cast to the game so it's not just the B/Zonk show.  I love how quick the opening cut scene is at explaining the Bonk to Zonk transition - dude got sunglasses BOOM he's flying and shit.
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Post by: esteban on 09/15/2015, 01:27 PM
Quote from: grolt on 09/15/2015, 11:25 AMFired up some Air Zonk last night.  Pretty fun game that managed to make the leap from platformer to shooter pretty admirably while still retaining the charm and upgrade mechanics of the Bonk games.  All the characters tend to be a little too big which simplifies the gameplay a little too much, but it is a fun feeling when you go all giant and just decimate bosses.  Having different "friends" come along with you is a nice touch that adds a kind of marquee cast to the game so it's not just the B/Zonk show.  I love how quick the opening cut scene is at explaining the Bonk to Zonk transition - dude got sunglasses BOOM he's flying and shit.
I concur on most points.

Best thing you mentioned = cinema scene.

Origin of Zonk: Sunglasses

I know it would never have happened, but I wish the origin of Zonk was SUNGLASSES + CIGARETTES = ZONK

(https://archives.tg-16.com/screenshots/download_ova_38.png)  (https://archives.tg-16.com/screenshots/download_ova_39.png)
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Post by: grolt on 09/15/2015, 02:54 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/15/2015, 01:27 PM
Quote from: grolt on 09/15/2015, 11:25 AMFired up some Air Zonk last night.  Pretty fun game that managed to make the leap from platformer to shooter pretty admirably while still retaining the charm and upgrade mechanics of the Bonk games.  All the characters tend to be a little too big which simplifies the gameplay a little too much, but it is a fun feeling when you go all giant and just decimate bosses.  Having different "friends" come along with you is a nice touch that adds a kind of marquee cast to the game so it's not just the B/Zonk show.  I love how quick the opening cut scene is at explaining the Bonk to Zonk transition - dude got sunglasses BOOM he's flying and shit.
I concur on most points.

Best thing you mentioned = cinema scene.

Origin of Zonk: Sunglasses

I know it would never have happened, but I wish the origin of Zonk was SUNGLASSES + CIGARETTES = ZONK

(https://archives.tg-16.com/screenshots/download_ova_38.png)
(https://archives.tg-16.com/screenshots/download_ova_39.png)
No guns in the B/Zonk series, just transvestites.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/17/2015, 01:22 AM
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1ALL'd/cleared Kyuukyoku Tiger. I wish this game didn't take so long to get challenging. At least I was able to teach Taito/Toaplan something about courage, at least according to the credits screen. Good game, though I think Raiden is better.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 09/17/2015, 03:47 AM
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2015, 07:06 PMFinally beat Dragon's Curse. I never finished the master system version, but then I tried this one. Very good game, though grind heavy at times.
Unless they changed the gameplay, WB III wasn't grindy at all.
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Post by: nopepper on 09/18/2015, 09:08 PM
Yeah, remember playing the SMS as a kid, and it never struck me as grindy in any way, shape or form. Now Phantasy Star, yeah, that was grindy, but not this.

Admittedly, I have not played the Turbo version, and time was much more "plentiful" during my younger years, so relativity might be influencing my perspective here...

Also, was is up with the horrible captchas in this site?!?
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Post by: grolt on 09/19/2015, 01:40 PM
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Finished NEUTOPIA yesterday. It was an enjoyable game and a fun quest, if a bit derivative, short and simplistic compared to THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, GOLVELLIUS and GOLDEN AXE WARRIOR.  The graphics were beautiful though, and the music catchy.  I liked how different worlds were all rooted from the save hub, making backtracking, which is usually a major gripe in these kinds of games, a virtual non-factor.  Cute game though, and it begs repeating that Hudson really knows how to put the polish on their games when it comes to visuals and control.

My one gameplay gripe with this game: The boss on the 7th labyrinth.  The fact that there's no way to kill him once 1/3 of your hit points are gone (and your fire power becomes too weak to reach him) is incredibly frustrating.  That's bad game design to force a player to die with the majority of their life still left over.  The boss isn't THAT difficult, but it's still the principle of the matter - even with two vitality potions, you're only able to beat the boss with effectively 2/3rds of a life bar when every boss prior has allowed you two full bars.

No matter, though.  Had a lot of fun with this and now the next question is...how can I find Neutopia II at a reasonable price?
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Post by: johnnykonami on 09/19/2015, 02:00 PM
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Finished NEUTOPIA yesterday. It was an enjoyable game and a fun quest, if a bit derivative, short and simplistic compared to THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, GOLVELLIUS and GOLDEN AXE WARRIOR.  The graphics were beautiful though, and the music catchy.  I liked how different worlds were all rooted from the save hub, making backtracking, which is usually a major gripe in these kinds of games, a virtual non-factor.  Cute game though, and it begs repeating that Hudson really knows how to put the polish on their games when it comes to visuals and control.

My one gameplay gripe with this game: The boss on the 7th labyrinth.  The fact that there's no way to kill him once 1/3 of your hit points are gone (and your fire power becomes too weak to reach him) is incredibly frustrating.  That's bad game design to force a player to die with the majority of their life still left over.  The boss isn't THAT difficult, but it's still the principle of the matter - even with two vitality potions, you're only able to beat the boss with effectively 2/3rds of a life bar when every boss prior has allowed you two full bars.

No matter, though.  Had a lot of fun with this and now the next question is...how can I find Neutopia II at a reasonable price?
This was probably one of my most replayed games when I had it, and that ending screen brings back some memories.  I'd like to play through it again sometime right before I tackle Neutopia II which I haven't at all played to completion.  The last level (Sky, right?) I remember had some of my favorite music.  Good luck on picking up NII for a good price!
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Post by: esteban on 09/19/2015, 05:53 PM
In our collective fantasy at pcefx, Old_Rover wins the lottery, thereby allowing him to finish Neutopia III and Lucretia.

:)
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/19/2015, 07:06 PM
Played some Aoi Blink today. Nice little platformer! Certainly a unique game for the era.

It's very laid back, and the world map is like Mario World where you can revisit old levels. And the wonderboy influence is prevalent too.

Not a 10/10 game, but it still stands out as a star.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 09/21/2015, 01:29 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 09/18/2015, 09:08 PMAlso, was is up with the horrible captchas in this site?!?
It only lasts for your first 10 (maybe 20) posts.

Quote from: grolt on 09/19/2015, 01:40 PMMy one gameplay gripe with this game: The boss on the 7th labyrinth.  The fact that there's no way to kill him once 1/3 of your hit points are gone (and your fire power becomes too weak to reach him) is incredibly frustrating.  That's bad game design to force a player to die with the majority of their life still left over.  The boss isn't THAT difficult, but it's still the principle of the matter - even with two vitality potions, you're only able to beat the boss with effectively 2/3rds of a life bar when every boss prior has allowed you two full bars.
http://youtu.be/8YG2P4JevME?t=7451

Bad game design or bad tactics relying on fire instead of your sword.  :P
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Post by: grolt on 09/22/2015, 11:54 AM
Quote from: guest on 09/21/2015, 01:29 PM
Quote from: grolt on 09/19/2015, 01:40 PMMy one gameplay gripe with this game: The boss on the 7th labyrinth.  The fact that there's no way to kill him once 1/3 of your hit points are gone (and your fire power becomes too weak to reach him) is incredibly frustrating.  That's bad game design to force a player to die with the majority of their life still left over.  The boss isn't THAT difficult, but it's still the principle of the matter - even with two vitality potions, you're only able to beat the boss with effectively 2/3rds of a life bar when every boss prior has allowed you two full bars.
http://youtu.be/8YG2P4JevME?t=7451

Bad game design or bad tactics relying on fire instead of your sword.  :P
Hey, thanks for that.  Definitely bad tactics on my end.  I tried a few times to hit him when he was moving around, and there's little difference in the animation between when he's moving and still, so I just assumed he'd be immune to the sword while stationary as he was moving.  That fight looked A LOT easier than I made it out to be the 2 or 3 times I did it with both vitality vials and constant dodging.  I don't think I had the strongest sword at that point yet though, so it might have been more of a struggle.  Good to know there is a reasonable way to defeat him though.  Still doesn't excuse the non-diagonal movement.:)


Yesterday the lady and I fired up AIR ZONK looking for a quick fix and ended up finishing it pretty quickly.  That's sure a short ride, but a hell of a fun one.  Awesome parallax with huge sprites, although the slowdown, especially as things ramp up towards the end, can become really bad.  The final level is wild, just one boss after the other and then sometimes they come back (like the Stephen King book!), making for quite the final showdown.  The final final boss is kind of cheap and extremely difficult once you've died once and lose your powerups - I basically had to rely on kamikaze-ing him with my after burners every time I'd respawn to take him out.  Love the variety in all the powerups and buddies and stuff, although the game has way too many of those crappy little dude powerups that almost always are less desirable than the big boy powerups (especially considering the latter ones give you an extra hit and the small guy doesn't).  They built a solid framework for a new franchise with this - shame that the sequel sounds like a major step down...


We also started up VALIS II after we finished with ZONK - it's nice playing as a strong female character (that wears far too little body armor to protect herself!) and the cut scenes are nicely staged and effective.  The levels and gameplay are pretty simple, but it's all satisfying and controls well enough.  The boss battles are pretty laughable, you just kind of stand there and hack away and kill the boss before it even starts to really get into any patterns.  It won't win any awards for complexity or level design, but it's a fun time and the experience is heightened by the presentation - the cut scenes are quality but the standout is the music, so many awesome tunes in that one!  We made it to Level 5 in a quick playthrough, and to my surprise looking it up this morning that's one level from the end...between this and ZONK that's two decently expensive games that each take less than an hour to complete.  Ah well, at least the gameplay is fun.  Looking forward to exploring the rest of the VALIS series after II is done - I've got III already (disc only, so if anyone has a manual/back insert you'd be a hero) but am eager to get the imports of I and IV soon (again, if anyone has a copy to sell I'd be paying).  Oh sweet, sweet Yuko...
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/22/2015, 02:04 PM
Valis is an oddball series. I don't like many of the games, though the better ones are Valis 1 PCE and Valis III Genny.

I haven't tried Valis IV yet, maybe thats alright.

Been playing some Tenchi Wo Kurau (Dynasty Wars) lately. It's a beatem'up by Capcom based on a Manga about ROTK. It's actually really good, and the stages are long, with detailed backgrounds and simple but fast gameplay. You ride a horse the whole time, and turn sides like in Sidearms with the two buttons, and you charge attacks regularly like in Twinbee.

It's also the only home port of the game :)
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/22/2015, 07:28 PM
Valis II is about as 5/10 as you can go - nice presentation but fairly unremarkable. The bosses are complete jokes (my favorite being the borderline retarded Haizen the Ruthless "twirl-till-you-drop" attack routine).

Valis IV, playing more of it, does some things right (by having level design, for one) but it has such awfully cheap enemy placement that it drives me nuts. So many enemies just exist to "gotcha!" right at a ledge, sending you to a quick death.

Valis III does this as well, and is annoying, but it is at least a shorter game, with shorter levels. This makes me lose a lot of my patience with Valis IV.

Valis I is a good game, though the bosses are still unbalanced for dealing with them with anything less than full power.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 09/23/2015, 04:35 AM
Nightmare Creatures. It has some interesting ideas, and it's not easy to find an adventure game for the turbo, but it definitely has some quirkyness in its controls. It's not well polished in that area.
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Post by: reno5 on 09/23/2015, 08:26 AM
Playing Legendary Axe when i have few minutes to spare
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Post by: Koop on 09/23/2015, 09:09 AM
Played some Bomberman last night, pretty much my favorite version of the game on PCE. I just recently got a whole bunch of games along with a composite modded PC Engine so I'm having a blast playing some great games.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 12:00 AM
Gave Neo Nectaris a quick spin today.  Just played the first map, but I'm already digging all the little improvements (which are great because the original game is already so cool to begin with).  I love the little animation for the Munkusu/Charlies when they run up to ready for a skirmish.  All of the units look a little more refined all around.  The music is great and full of booming, powerful themes.  And to top it all off, I finally have my own copy of the original game built in as an extra.  Awesome.  I still need to beat that, though, I was 3/4s through the hard campaign when I stopped, so I'll make sure to do that before I get started on the Neo maps.
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Post by: esteban on 09/24/2015, 05:31 AM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 12:00 AMGave Neo Nectaris a quick spin today.  Just played the first map, but I'm already digging all the little improvements (which are great because the original game is already so cool to begin with).  I love the little animation for the Munkusu/Charlies when they run up to ready for a skirmish.  All of the units look a little more refined all around.  The music is great and full of booming, powerful themes.  And to top it all off, I finally have my own copy of the original game built in as an extra.  Awesome.  I still need to beat that, though, I was 3/4s through the hard campaign when I stopped, so I'll make sure to do that before I get started on the Neo maps.
Definitely beat the original first.

There are some classic, crazy battles in the original.

I wish there had been a true sequel to Neo Nectaris...even if it was the exact same game but loaded with tons of new campaigns.
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Post by: gheebee on 09/24/2015, 11:07 AM
I've been working on New Adventure Island off and on since I got it and finally made a bit of progress the other day by getting to level 5-3! The game is brutally hard for me but hopefully someday I'm able to beat it.
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Post by: reno5 on 09/24/2015, 11:15 AM
Quote from: gheebee on 09/24/2015, 11:07 AMI've been working on New Adventure Island off and on since I got it and finally made a bit of progress the other day by getting to level 5-3! The game is brutally hard for me but hopefully someday I'm able to beat it.
i popped it in yesterday and had a few minutes of fun with it. It's on my "need to find time for" list !
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Post by: gheebee on 09/24/2015, 12:17 PM
Quote from: reno5 on 09/24/2015, 11:15 AMi popped it in yesterday and had a few minutes of fun with it. It's on my "need to find time for" list !
For me it is better if I play the game gradually by shutting it off after I get Game Over 3 or 4 times; when I first got it I was determined to beat it but it seemed like the longer I played in one sitting the less progress I would make. Of course a lot of that has to do with the fact that games tend to annoy me when I have to keep playing the same level over and over again so others may fare better with this. You really have to memorize some of the levels in this game!
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Post by: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 01:02 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/24/2015, 05:31 AM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 12:00 AMGave Neo Nectaris a quick spin today.  Just played the first map, but I'm already digging all the little improvements (which are great because the original game is already so cool to begin with).  I love the little animation for the Munkusu/Charlies when they run up to ready for a skirmish.  All of the units look a little more refined all around.  The music is great and full of booming, powerful themes.  And to top it all off, I finally have my own copy of the original game built in as an extra.  Awesome.  I still need to beat that, though, I was 3/4s through the hard campaign when I stopped, so I'll make sure to do that before I get started on the Neo maps.
Definitely beat the original first.

There are some classic, crazy battles in the original.

I wish there had been a true sequel to Neo Nectaris...even if it was the exact same game but loaded with tons of new campaigns.
Oh, of course!  I am far too anal retentive to ever just skip ahead.  I just wanted to preview it a little.  I'm on Deshta in the original so I think I'm pretty close to the end.  I found your webpage not too long ago, so unless it's some other Esteban (we have six people with that name in my house right now, so probably), you seem to be the premier super fan for Nectaris.  I'll have to try out Earth Light one of these days on your recommendation.   

I was thinking about it, back in the day I really liked Vasteel, buying different mech units from factories and moving them around hexagon based maps.  Of course I still love it, but it's not really a strategy game as much as it is an action game.  I don't remember having to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the units all that much, just had to perform well in the battle sequences.  Stylistically, I have a lot of love for that game, the Jazz Fusion soundtrack, dozens of different little mechs, and the hex maps all appealed to me.  Maybe I'm forgetting something, but I didn't really play what I consider to be a real strategy game until Iron Storm on the Saturn, which I really enjoyed.  (I've since gone back and tried a few of the other Daisenryaku titles as well).  That game was for reals, yo.  Knee deep in unit specs and terrain considerations.  A few years later my buddy picked up Advance Wars on the GBA and introduced me to it, and then I went nuts playing AW1 and AW2.

I didn't own Military Madness as one of my original childhood TG-16 games, and considering how much I love the genre now, it's a shame I didn't realize it sooner because I could have playing one of the best ones years ago.  I would still like to get a CIC MM one of these days, but having Nectaris included on the NN disc takes off the sting a little until I can swing it.  I think I also wanna grab Nectaris GB one of these days (I've played it a little.)
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 09/24/2015, 01:02 PM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 09/23/2015, 04:35 AMNightmare Creatures. It has some interesting ideas, and it's not easy to find an adventure game for the turbo, but it definitely has some quirkyness in its controls. It's not well polished in that area.
I'm pretty sure you mean Night Creatures, it's a common mistake haha. The cover art gives me a "I SAY HEY WHAT'S GOING ON" vibe.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/24/2015, 03:19 PM
Still occasionally booting up Fiend Hunter.

The fights are getting pretty mediocre, since the constant blocking of the enemies, coupled with your character's slow speed and limited moves, make for some exceedingly drawn out affairs.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 05:34 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 09/24/2015, 12:17 PM
Quote from: reno5 on 09/24/2015, 11:15 AMi popped it in yesterday and had a few minutes of fun with it. It's on my "need to find time for" list !
For me it is better if I play the game gradually by shutting it off after I get Game Over 3 or 4 times; when I first got it I was determined to beat it but it seemed like the longer I played in one sitting the less progress I would make. Of course a lot of that has to do with the fact that games tend to annoy me when I have to keep playing the same level over and over again so others may fare better with this. You really have to memorize some of the levels in this game!
I had this one as a kid and I remember getting pretty good at it.  There's some tricky stages (I think some of the ice stages stand out in my memory) but you'll nail it eventually.  I'd love to pick this one up again one day, it's the last game I had before my TG-16 self destructed (and before I got a Duo to replace it).
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Post by: esteban on 09/24/2015, 06:19 PM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 01:02 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/24/2015, 05:31 AM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 12:00 AMGave Neo Nectaris a quick spin today.  Just played the first map, but I'm already digging all the little improvements (which are great because the original game is already so cool to begin with).  I love the little animation for the Munkusu/Charlies when they run up to ready for a skirmish.  All of the units look a little more refined all around.  The music is great and full of booming, powerful themes.  And to top it all off, I finally have my own copy of the original game built in as an extra.  Awesome.  I still need to beat that, though, I was 3/4s through the hard campaign when I stopped, so I'll make sure to do that before I get started on the Neo maps.
Definitely beat the original first.

There are some classic, crazy battles in the original.

I wish there had been a true sequel to Neo Nectaris...even if it was the exact same game but loaded with tons of new campaigns.
Oh, of course!  I am far too anal retentive to ever just skip ahead.  I just wanted to preview it a little.  I'm on Deshta in the original so I think I'm pretty close to the end.  I found your webpage not too long ago, so unless it's some other Esteban (we have six people with that name in my house right now, so probably), you seem to be the premier super fan for Nectaris.  I'll have to try out Earth Light one of these days on your recommendation.   

I was thinking about it, back in the day I really liked Vasteel, buying different mech units from factories and moving them around hexagon based maps.  Of course I still love it, but it's not really a strategy game as much as it is an action game.  I don't remember having to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the units all that much, just had to perform well in the battle sequences.  Stylistically, I have a lot of love for that game, the Jazz Fusion soundtrack, dozens of different little mechs, and the hex maps all appealed to me.  Maybe I'm forgetting something, but I didn't really play what I consider to be a real strategy game until Iron Storm on the Saturn, which I really enjoyed.  (I've since gone back and tried a few of the other Daisenryaku titles as well).  That game was for reals, yo.  Knee deep in unit specs and terrain considerations.  A few years later my buddy picked up Advance Wars on the GBA and introduced me to it, and then I went nuts playing AW1 and AW2.

I didn't own Military Madness as one of my original childhood TG-16 games, and considering how much I love the genre now, it's a shame I didn't realize it sooner because I could have playing one of the best ones years ago.  I would still like to get a CIC MM one of these days, but having Nectaris included on the NN disc takes off the sting a little until I can swing it.  I think I also wanna grab Nectaris GB one of these days (I've played it a little.)
Ha. I was gong to update the ancient Nectaris stuff years ago, but I never did get around to it. :)

I lost my game save in Earth Light (stupid battery!) and I need to replace it. Of course, I've been saying that for years. It was so cute, in just the right dose, I loved it. 

Nothing is stopping you from listening to Vasteel's chip tunes/Red Book when you play Nectaris :)

I WISH THE GAMEBOY VERSION used a hexagonal map! Otherwise, I thought it was totally fun. 

What else can I say? There are some things I removed from my website that still exist in the text version FAQ:

(1) Try setting wacky goals for every level (like, only go after the enemy base, dedicating all resources to this goal).... or try to have all your units be defensive (see if you can set traps, develop techniques for entries my defensive strategy).

(2) Boards with Hunters are usually exempt from self-imposed wacky rules, since they will obliterate you once they get full-star experience.

(3) you must use infantry for major offensive maneuvers, but they can be the "final wave" attacking each round, after you have unleashed major offensive from tanks, artillery.

Etc.

:)
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Post by: gheebee on 09/25/2015, 08:29 AM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/24/2015, 05:34 PMI had this one as a kid and I remember getting pretty good at it.  There's some tricky stages (I think some of the ice stages stand out in my memory) but you'll nail it eventually.  I'd love to pick this one up again one day, it's the last game I had before my TG-16 self destructed (and before I got a Duo to replace it).
Yeah, really am determined to beat this one. Those ice stages were the hardest for me for a while but I feel like I'm getting used to them now; hopefully I can say the same about all of the stages soon! Defintiely revisit this one if you get the chance.
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Post by: gheebee on 09/25/2015, 05:41 PM
Was just playing New Adventure Island and saw a bit of a glitch. I broke an egg containing a skateboard and tried to jump over a bat and land on it, but I hit the bat, died, landed on the skateboard, and was back to life sans the skateboard and anything on the screen except for the level itself. The screen wouldn't scroll and all I could do was wait for the life bar to run out so I could die again and restart the level.
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Post by: esteban on 09/25/2015, 06:09 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 09/25/2015, 05:41 PMWas just playing New Adventure Island and saw a bit of a glitch. I broke an egg containing a skateboard and tried to jump over a bat and land on it, but I hit the bat, died, landed on the skateboard, and was back to life sans the skateboard and anything on the screen except for the level itself. The screen wouldn't scroll and all I could do was wait for the life bar to run out so I could die again and restart the level.
That's awesome! I have never seen that.

I would love for someone to recreate that and record it!

:)
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Post by: gheebee on 09/25/2015, 08:59 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/25/2015, 06:09 PMThat's awesome! I have never seen that.

I would love for someone to recreate that and record it!

:)
I don't have any way to record it but it wasn't too hard to do. At the beginning of level 4-2 or 4-3 (whichever is the cave level) there is a part where you get an egg right before 3 bats fly at you, you can run under the first one and hit the egg, jump over the second, and then unsuccessfully jump over the third right as it is over the skateboard and it should happen. Starts to play the death animation when you hit the bat and then you hit the skateboard and are alive again. The only thing is that you can only do it if you get to the level with a weapon in your hand because it is the first egg and if you don't have a weapon then the egg will have an axe instead of a skateboard, so it is a one shot deal. Not sure if it matters but I was playing the Japanese release when I did this. Had a look to see if there was a youtube video after I did it but no dice.
Now that I think about it, this seems to make sense. The skateboard gives you an extra hit but you kind of bounce a little when it disappears and this can get you killed a lot of times, so it's nice that this balances it out even though it's a pretty obscure occurrence.
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Post by: gheebee on 09/27/2015, 12:05 AM
Beat New Adventure Island with my friend today! All in all a great game and one I hope to beat again soon on my own, especially since I cleared all the levels except one.
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Post by: Damon Plus on 09/29/2015, 08:30 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/24/2015, 01:02 PM
Quote from: Damon Plus on 09/23/2015, 04:35 AMNightmare Creatures. It has some interesting ideas, and it's not easy to find an adventure game for the turbo, but it definitely has some quirkyness in its controls. It's not well polished in that area.
I'm pretty sure you mean Night Creatures, it's a common mistake haha. The cover art gives me a "I SAY HEY WHAT'S GOING ON" vibe.
I think my mind played a trick on me, but hey,  the game is a nightmare to play at times
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Post by: PukeSter on 09/30/2015, 06:21 PM
Played two of my favorites today, Ninja Gaiden (PCE) and Mr. Heli.

I beat Ninja Gaiden pretty quickly. Only used two continues and beat all 3 final bosses in a row. I still love how fluid and impressive the wall-jump movement is.

When playing Mr. Heli, I managed to 1CC the game! Also, I never bothered to try the second loop until today. Probably because I was on a roll. Got up to the mini-boss of Loop 2, stage 3. He destroyed me instantly a few times.

I still had a credit left but realized there was no point trying haha.

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Post by: Psycho Punch on 09/30/2015, 09:55 PM
Played some Monster Lair for the nth time. I still love the tunes, the High Score one is still a favorite of mine among all pce redbook music.
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Post by: esteban on 09/30/2015, 11:20 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2015, 09:55 PMPlayed some Monster Lair for the nth time. I still love the tunes, the High Score one is still a favorite of mine among all pce redbook music.
So many great tunes in that game :)
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Post by: applejack8706 on 10/01/2015, 04:27 PM
Right now I'm trying to beat Soldier Blade.  Splash Lake is one I've been playing a lot recently, too
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Post by: esteban on 10/01/2015, 04:53 PM
Quote from: applejack8706 on 10/01/2015, 04:27 PMRight now I'm trying to beat Soldier Blade.  Splash Lake is one I've been playing a lot recently, too
Both excellent games.
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Post by: Gredler on 10/01/2015, 05:09 PM
Last night I got into a serious thing with Download. Man, that game is blast I just wish I knew what they were saying in the cutscenes :P

So fast paced, but great fun and addictive to try and try again :P
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/02/2015, 04:24 PM
Download is indeed a fun game; just remember that chaser missiles trump everything in the game and even cancel bullets. It's the go to weapon for beating the game. Way better than that stupid rotating shield.  :-s

I'm playing the Japanese Adventure Island. Does anyone know if there is important story/puzzle text in the game? Skimming through a longplay it didn't seem like it, but I don't want to hit a Sphinx moment and screw up. I also really dig that you can save to memory... I wonder why more HuCards don't do this?

The only thing that bugs me is the recoloring of all the delightful Wonder Boy colors (green hair, dragons, etc.).
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Post by: PukeSter on 10/02/2015, 05:00 PM
It can be a problem if you don't know what certain shop items are.

Personally, I didn't bother with the Japanese version.
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Post by: IvanBeavkov on 10/04/2015, 08:15 AM
I'm playing Dragon's Curse. It has been so long since I played this game and it is just as much fun as I remember it. I also love when you are playing and the controls just click. I was farming a little bit to get some money and it was in a area with one of those annoying clouds. At first it a was taking 3 or 4 arrow shots to before I hit it, but then the timing just clicked. I was able to hit him with the first shot 10 times in a row. I love when that happens with a game, it is one of those moments when you feel in complete control.

EmperorIng, I think you will be fine, lukester is correct, the only thing you will be missing is the item names.
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Post by: Elder on 10/04/2015, 10:30 AM
The last two Turbo games I played were Godzilla and The Dynastic Hero.  I had never played Godzilla before and while I really enjoyed the build-up to the actual fights, the fights themselves I find are mediocre.  I know a lot of people really loved this game back in the day, but I find it was too slow.  I'll keep Street Fighter II ;)

As for The Dynastic Hero, that's one I always enjoyed.  I find it a better version of Wonder Boy in Monster World.  I enjoy the cut-scenes, the more fleshed out storyline, and naturally that awesome CD-quality music :)
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/05/2015, 05:22 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 10/04/2015, 08:15 AMEmperorIng, I think you will be fine, lukester is correct, the only thing you will be missing is the item names.
I did read somewhere that what shop items are available is affected by your stats (CP?). Is the idea to just mix-n-match armor until your CP is as high as it can be in any given shop? Or did I get my facts wrong?
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Post by: NecroPhile on 10/05/2015, 05:42 PM
Quote from: Elder on 10/04/2015, 10:30 AMI had never played Godzilla before and while I really enjoyed the build-up to the actual fights, the fights themselves I find are mediocre.  I know a lot of people really loved this game back in the day, but I find it was too slow.
You are dead to me.  :|
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Post by: PukeSter on 10/05/2015, 05:42 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 10/05/2015, 05:22 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 10/04/2015, 08:15 AMEmperorIng, I think you will be fine, lukester is correct, the only thing you will be missing is the item names.
I did read somewhere that what shop items are available is affected by your stats (CP?). Is the idea to just mix-n-match armor until your CP is as high as it can be in any given shop? Or did I get my facts wrong?
If you save up for the Crystal Armor, Crystal Sword and Crystal Shield, you will not need to bother buying other stuff for a while

I won't say where that stuff is, but it's in an area only Mouse Man can reach.

The Bird form's best shield is not the Legendary Shield, but it is found in a shop elsewhere.


Unless you are that crazy about playing a Japanese copy on original hardware, I would highly recommend buying the game on the Wii VC or just emulating. Why waste time with moonrunes?
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/05/2015, 06:59 PM
In a game that has so little text, there's little time wasted.

These Wonder Boy games are not Cosmic Fantasy or Auleria.
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Post by: in99flames on 10/06/2015, 10:14 AM
What turbo game are we playing.....well i just moved so everything is still in boxes...but i think I will tackle Dungeon Explorer. I am new to turbo(only 1 year) and this is one i need to conquer.
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Post by: Elder on 10/06/2015, 10:40 AM
Quote from: guest on 10/05/2015, 05:42 PM
Quote from: Elder on 10/04/2015, 10:30 AMI had never played Godzilla before and while I really enjoyed the build-up to the actual fights, the fights themselves I find are mediocre.  I know a lot of people really loved this game back in the day, but I find it was too slow.
You are dead to me.  :|
Lol, sorry NecroPhile :(  I am a big fan of Godzilla movies, but for whatever reason I just couldn't get into the fighting.  I love the style of the game, and the build-up to the fights, but yeah, the actual gameplay just wasn't my cup of tea I suppose.
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Post by: IvanBeavkov on 10/06/2015, 12:29 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 10/05/2015, 05:22 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 10/04/2015, 08:15 AMEmperorIng, I think you will be fine, lukester is correct, the only thing you will be missing is the item names.
I did read somewhere that what shop items are available is affected by your stats (CP?). Is the idea to just mix-n-match armor until your CP is as high as it can be in any given shop? Or did I get my facts wrong?
Yes that's correct. That number is your charisma, if it is not high enough the shop keeper won't sell to you. So switch to the armor that increases your CP the most before entering a shop then switch back when done. Also enemies sometimes drop magic stones that perminatly increase your CP by 1.
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Post by: grolt on 10/06/2015, 01:19 PM
Made it through MONSTER LAIR the other day.  It's a fun fusion of shooter and platformer, although it kind of overstays its welcome with so many levels with only small alterations in enemies and backgrounds each time.  The core gameplay is solid, like all Westone games, and the pace is such that this makes for a fun, quick jaunt whenever the mood strikes.  The bosses are big and interesting, and there's a real variety of them too.  Having a two-player simultaneous option sets this one apart from most of its peers, and Westone was pretty forward thinking in the way the two players can share the screen without getting in each other's way (like being able to just stand on top of the other character to cover greater ground).

There's no question the music is best in the TG-CD version (even better than the arcade, really), but it's a toss up for graphics between the Genny and TG.  The Genny has parallax scrolling in every level, sharper edging and better sprites for the main character (there's animated flight in the Genny and just a static sprite in the TG-CD).  The TG has naturally better colors, animates smoother, and generally has bigger, better-looking bosses.  I guess the main takeaway is that it's a good time whatever version you're playing!
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 10/06/2015, 05:05 PM
Sharper edging? What does that mean?
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Post by: NecroPhile on 10/06/2015, 05:20 PM
Quote from: grolt on 10/06/2015, 01:19 PMjust a static sprite in the TG-CD
Le wut?  It's more subtle than in the Genny version, but the dragon flaps his wings and wiggles his tail.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 10/06/2015, 05:37 PM
Quote from: grolt on 10/06/2015, 01:19 PMMade it through MONSTER LAIR the other day.  It's a fun fusion of shooter and platformer, although it kind of overstays its welcome with so many levels with only small alterations in enemies and backgrounds each time.  The core gameplay is solid, like all Westone games, and the pace is such that this makes for a fun, quick jaunt whenever the mood strikes.  The bosses are big and interesting, and there's a real variety of them too.  Having a two-player simultaneous option sets this one apart from most of its peers, and Westone was pretty forward thinking in the way the two players can share the screen without getting in each other's way (like being able to just stand on top of the other character to cover greater ground).

There's no question the music is best in the TG-CD version (even better than the arcade, really), but it's a toss up for graphics between the Genny and TG.  The Genny has parallax scrolling in every level, sharper edging and better sprites for the main character (there's animated flight in the Genny and just a static sprite in the TG-CD).  The TG has naturally better colors, animates smoother, and generally has bigger, better-looking bosses.  I guess the main takeaway is that it's a good time whatever version you're playing!
The MegaDrive sprites are redrawn, which is not a problem (many home ports/conversions redrew sprites), except the MegaDrive sprites aren't nearly as cute as the arcade original.

Thus, TG-CD version is superior to MegaDrive.

Sure, it would be icing on the cake to have parallax scrolling in  the TG-CD version, but the aesthetics of TG-CD are significantly better.

Le Reference:
https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons_shmups.htm#Monster_Lair

:)
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Post by: seieienbu on 10/06/2015, 06:15 PM
Been playing Neutopia for the first time in 20 years.  Game is as I remember it; pretty good at being Zelda 1.  I made it to the Subterranean Sphere last night.  Here's hoping I can finish up next time I get the opportunity to play some games.
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Post by: grolt on 10/06/2015, 07:15 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/06/2015, 05:05 PMSharper edging? What does that mean?
My man esteban kind of articulated it for me in his response, but the re-drawn sprites for the Genny version have darker and finer edges (and more contrast) that stand out a little better when seen on a CRT.  The Turbo version, while arcade accurate, seems a little "softer" by comparison.

Quote from: guest on 10/06/2015, 05:20 PM
Quote from: grolt on 10/06/2015, 01:19 PMjust a static sprite in the TG-CD
Le wut?  It's more subtle than in the Genny version, but the dragon flaps his wings and wiggles his tail.
As a Canadian I appreciate this attempt to appeal to my bilingual sensibilities.  Looking back at it I can see there is a slight wiggle to the tail and wings, so my mistake, but the Genesis version has a much more elaborate animation for the wings, tail and feet.  Same with the hero sprite on top of the dragon, he's moving more than just the sword in the Genny version. Make no mistake, je t'aime les deux jeux.

Quote from: esteban on 10/06/2015, 05:37 PM
Quote from: grolt on 10/06/2015, 01:19 PMMade it through MONSTER LAIR the other day.  It's a fun fusion of shooter and platformer, although it kind of overstays its welcome with so many levels with only small alterations in enemies and backgrounds each time.  The core gameplay is solid, like all Westone games, and the pace is such that this makes for a fun, quick jaunt whenever the mood strikes.  The bosses are big and interesting, and there's a real variety of them too.  Having a two-player simultaneous option sets this one apart from most of its peers, and Westone was pretty forward thinking in the way the two players can share the screen without getting in each other's way (like being able to just stand on top of the other character to cover greater ground).

There's no question the music is best in the TG-CD version (even better than the arcade, really), but it's a toss up for graphics between the Genny and TG.  The Genny has parallax scrolling in every level, sharper edging and better sprites for the main character (there's animated flight in the Genny and just a static sprite in the TG-CD).  The TG has naturally better colors, animates smoother, and generally has bigger, better-looking bosses.  I guess the main takeaway is that it's a good time whatever version you're playing!
The MegaDrive sprites are redrawn, which is not a problem (many home ports/conversions redrew sprites), except the MegaDrive sprites aren't nearly as cute as the arcade original.

Thus, TG-CD version is superior to MegaDrive.

Sure, it would be icing on the cake to have parallax scrolling in  the TG-CD version, but the aesthetics of TG-CD are significantly better.

Le Reference:
https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons_shmups.htm#Monster_Lair (https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons_shmups.htm#Monster_Lair)

:)
Thanks for clarifying and for the great link - seeing all the screens side by side makes it much easier to compare.  I prefer the re-drawn sprites half of the time in the Genny version, but when you're looking at the bosses there's no question the TG-CD version is far superior.  If we're talking arcade perfect though, Turbo does what Genedon't.
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Post by: SplatterTrigger on 10/07/2015, 11:51 AM
I just gave Monster Lair another go myself.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 10/07/2015, 06:34 PM
@grolt: yes, I understand if you prefer the redrawn graphics for MegaDrive Monster Lair. I was more compassionate on the page I linked to, when I said that the redrawn art is "very fitting for the Wonderboy universe."

Also, I agree that the MegaDrive art has a stronger palette of colors (and more contrast) than the arcade (the most "washed-out" colors/contrast) and TG-CD (higher contrast version of arcade, but still close to arcade).

:)
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Post by: shawnji on 10/08/2015, 12:24 AM
Finally beat The Dynastic Hero the other day.  Enjoyed that for what it was, but I've never been huge on that series of games.  I do want to play Monster World 4 at some point, though.

I also, just this evening, blazed through my new English copy of Ys III over the course of three hours and some change.  It's a ton of fun, but man is that acting bad...  Still, I'm very glad I own it.

I started up my (also just purchased) English copy of Ys I&II immediately after that and quit around the middle of the mines in book one so I could prep for bed.  I'm sure I'll probably finish it tomorrow night after work.  I'm actually debating trying to learn to speed run it, but I worry about the final fight of book two.
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Post by: PukeSter on 10/08/2015, 06:42 AM
Dynastic Hero is good, but is definitely a disappointment compared to the original.
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Post by: shawnji on 10/08/2015, 12:44 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2015, 06:42 AMDynastic Hero is good, but is definitely a disappointment compared to the original.
I'm probably weird in that I prefer it simply on the merit of the CD audio.  The insect theme is a little goofy, though.
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Post by: grendelrt on 10/15/2015, 02:15 PM
I tried out Mr Heli for the first time. Pretty cool little title, second boss smushed me a couple times though :(
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/15/2015, 02:24 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2015, 06:42 AMDynastic Hero is good, but is definitely a disappointment compared to the original.
The color swaps and sprite changes are the most tragic things about the PC Engine Wonder Boy titles. At least Monster Lair made it through unscathed and the damage to Adventure Island is minimal.

Monster World IV is a touch easier than Wonder Boy in Monster World, and has less of an open world, but it does exude that charm and quality of late-era MD games. It was a very satisfying experience (only a hair less so than WB in Monster World).

I've nearly beaten Adventure Island myself (only the final dungeon remains). I think it's a shame that the game has so much armor and weapons packed so close to one another - you buy one set and its obsolete maybe 10 minutes later. Spending an astronomical 9000+ gold on the crystal armor is questionable when by the time you can buy it, the Legendary Armor is available, for free, by revisiting the first dungeon.

I did have to consult a FAQ a few times in order to discover that one set of armor makes you immune to lava and that the lucky sword increases the rate of money/charmstone drops.

EDIT:

Having beaten the game, here are some general notes:

While the different forms' abilities are neat, their impact is lessened somewhat by how the game prevents easier switching between them. The mouse can only go to the jungle, the tiger through the caves, etc. If you could change them more often they would feel a bit more fleshed out other than cute sprite-swap keys. The Lizard Man is next to worthless after getting the Mouse Man.

Potions are maddeningly inconsistent. They either heal some, all, or one heart of your health. There's no way to tell. Since they don't carry over saves, you have to grind money to buy them again and again. Or still make the long trek to the only shop that sells them.

The final boss's erratic patterns are a real pain. Stunlocking you across the entire room is unfair, given his random movement patterns. The worst though is combining the boss's high difficulty with the random nature of potions. The two together have made for a very un-fun experience.

All in all, the game was good. I am trying out Monster Land / Bikkuriman now, and it's certainly different (I'm not a fan of the one-life-or-nothing set up). Adventure Island was fun, but the succeeding Monster World games are just much more enjoyable experiences.

I also picked up Mr. Heli and Metal Stoker for my fix of neo hardboiled shooting. Metal Stoker is surprising in its quality - it's a very good game.
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Post by: roflmao on 10/18/2015, 12:13 AM
I've been on a homebrew kick lately. Playing lots of Insanity and Pyramid Plunder.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 10/18/2015, 03:32 AM
Was playing Legendary Axe, finally beat the damn thing, but will probably play more tomorrow in search of a 1cc clear. I'm not happy with my final score:

(https://web.archive.org/web/20190511081749im_/http://i.imgur.com/nRqtiZkl.jpg)
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Post by: IvanBeavkov on 10/24/2015, 12:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/18/2015, 03:32 AMWas playing Legendary Axe, finally beat the damn thing, but will probably play more tomorrow in search of a 1cc clear. I'm not happy with my final score:
Punch, congratulations on beating Legendary Axe. That was the first Turbo game I ever beat. Back in the day I could beat it any time I sat down to play it but I never could 1cc it. Good luck on your goal.

As for what I have been playing, life finally got out of the way for a bit and I could sit down to play some Cadash (thanks jordan  :) ). I forgot how easy the game was, haven't played it since the early 90s. After getting a couple levels from repeatedly killing the first enemy I flew through the game till I got to the fire/zombie village. Where I finally died on a spinning fire stick. I''l blame that on it being late and I was tired  :wink:. Great game, I can't wait to try again.
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Post by: Gredler on 10/24/2015, 02:58 PM
I've been playing TV Sports Hockey. It's the bee's knees, I suggest giving it a chance. If you want it to be easy, to learn the game, play as Norway vs Czech.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 10/24/2015, 05:18 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 10/24/2015, 12:04 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/18/2015, 03:32 AMWas playing Legendary Axe, finally beat the damn thing, but will probably play more tomorrow in search of a 1cc clear. I'm not happy with my final score:
Punch, congratulations on beating Legendary Axe. That was the first Turbo game I ever beat. Back in the day I could beat it any time I sat down to play it but I never could 1cc it. Good luck on your goal.

As for what I have been playing, life finally got out of the way for a bit and I could sit down to play some Cadash (thanks jordan  :) ). I forgot how easy the game was, haven't played it since the early 90s. After getting a couple levels from repeatedly killing the first enemy I flew through the game till I got to the fire/zombie village. Where I finally died on a spinning fire stick. I''l blame that on it being late and I was tired  :wink:. Great game, I can't wait to try again.
I miss my Cadash, I can't believe I let that one go.  Great game, I originally fell in love with the arcade version - and of course the Turbo has the best port.  Gotta pick it up again one day.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/25/2015, 10:58 PM
Playing a bit more of Auleria, basically seeing if I can beat it quickly and then sell it.  8-[

I like the game's aesthetics a whole lot, and the decent graphics + great music is a good way to keep me playing - though half the screen is taken up by a HUD, which lessens the "wow" of everything...

The single biggest inhibitor of enjoyment is the sheer amount of text to battle in order to progress the story. Moving the story along alone is half the challenge as it seems that areas only open up after talking to everyone around the map a few times.

It's quite confusing to go from map to map selecting choices that look visually similar, or opening an altogether too-complicated inventory system to use items you are not even sure what they do outside of experimentation. The item shops are annoying in that they do not tell you if the weapons you are buying are better or worse than what you already have, compounding the problem of picking out gear in a language not your own...

I hope the game is short so these language problems are offset.
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Post by: blueraven on 10/25/2015, 11:43 PM
Terraforming!

Post your HIGH SCORE

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=19996.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=19996.0)

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Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 10/29/2015, 12:45 PM
I am pleasantly surprised that the PCE port of Kiki KaiKai is not a straight port but includes remixed levels with branching paths. I was not expecting that so booting up the game past level 1 was nicely satisfying.

Using autofire to quick-kill bosses doesn't work the same way because the turbo isn't as fast as MAME can be. This is a shame because you are far better served surviving the game by offing the bosses as fast as possible.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 10/29/2015, 12:59 PM
I'm challenging myself to beat Altered Beast CD... on a Duo. I'm sure I won't beat it soon but whatever it is kinda fun to play the game like avoiding the power orbs like that.
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Post by: csgx1 on 10/29/2015, 02:34 PM
I have to try that Altered Beast CD challenge again.  The farthest I was able to get to was the 2nd level plant boss.  It's tough and it takes a lot of time to get through a single level. 


I been playing Ghouls 'N Ghosts on the Supergrafx and got through the first loop for the first time.
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 10/29/2015, 03:20 PM
HyperWars (https://youtu.be/8NtsL_-XOyM)
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Post by: sn0zc0r3 on 10/29/2015, 09:25 PM
Just got Lords of Thunder and I'm playing it through Magic Engine with a lightbox attached to the back of the tv. It doesn't add too much for this one, but it sure makes the intro look goddamn awesome.

https://youtu.be/6gs4RsY3mrA (https://youtu.be/6gs4RsY3mrA)
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Post by: shawnji on 10/30/2015, 11:17 PM
Playing Cotton on my Duo for the first time, as I got my very own copy of the Japanese version at long last.  I also finally got to the fifth stage.  I had a ridiculously long power-up bar and was blasting my way through everything until a stupid grim reaper hit me from behind.  It was all downhill from there...  I suck at shooters, but man do I love this one.  It's really addictive.
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Post by: Jason_dicarlo85 on 10/31/2015, 02:25 PM
Right now enjoying myself some bomberman and neutopia... My five year old is loving him some air zonk
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Post by: Bardoly on 11/01/2015, 03:56 PM
Liquid Kids and Genji Tsushin Agedama - I'm going to beat them eventually.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CatPix on 11/02/2015, 09:21 AM
Dracula X - I've completed 96% of the game. Just gotta beat Dracula with damn dumb whipping Belmont jerk :D

(Dracula beaten by a 12 years old girl - I love you Japan   :mrgreen:)
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Post by: geise on 11/02/2015, 04:01 PM
Quote from: CatPix on 11/02/2015, 09:21 AMDracula X - I've completed 96% of the game. Just gotta beat Dracula with damn dumb whipping Belmont jerk :D

(Dracula beaten by a 12 years old girl - I love you Japan   :mrgreen:)
Yeah the game is so much easier with her.  I like some of Richter's special attacks a lot more though.
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Post by: PukeSter on 11/02/2015, 07:41 PM
Bonk's Revenge!! I think this is my 5th time beating it.

As someone who grew up with many AAA Nintendo platformers on the GBA (such as Mario World, DKC, Kirby, Yoshi's Island), I am still astonished at how much soul is packed into this little gem.

It may not be as long as those games, but there's an impressive amount of exploration packed in, even in the more linear levels. The enemy variety is excellent and I still can't get enough of the hamburgers and the butthead Bonk.

Even the bonus levels are fun, and I usually hate mini games.

I think Bonk 1 has the best atmosphere and Bonk 3 has the best exploration/boss fights, but Bonk 2 is overall the best package.
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Post by: pixeljunkie on 11/02/2015, 11:02 PM
Power Golf 2, because it's rad. Also, started up Sword Master again...really wish I could find a guide for it. Right Stuff always have the best cut scenes. Sword Master is super polished.
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Post by: grolt on 11/03/2015, 10:19 AM
Quote from: pixeljunkie on 11/02/2015, 11:02 PMPower Golf 2, because it's rad. Also, started up Sword Master again...really wish I could find a guide for it. Right Stuff always have the best cut scenes. Sword Master is super polished.
I've heard a lot of love here for Power Golf 2 - what makes it so good? I've played the first game a few times and have had a lot of difficulty finding consistency with the timing of the power bar - if you're off the slightest bit it's off to the woods for your Titleist...
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Post by: roflmao on 11/03/2015, 12:22 PM
Quote from: grolt on 11/03/2015, 10:19 AMI've heard a lot of love here for Power Golf 2 - what makes it so good? I've played the first game a few times and have had a lot of difficulty finding consistency with the timing of the power bar - if you're off the slightest bit it's off to the woods for your Titleist...
I recently burned an ISO of Power Golf 2 to see what all the hoopla is around this game and it's like night and day compared to the first one. I never could get used to the power bar in the first one but the second one is much more forgiving. It's a much better game in so many respects.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/04/2015, 12:52 AM
Just beaten Bonk's Adventure. An easy game considering it's my first time playing it!!!
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Post by: blueraven on 11/04/2015, 01:54 AM
Had some fun with GoT & LoT the other night with my roommate, and got in a few rounds of Hero Tonma before it was all over.

Back to Terraforming.

High Score Thread:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=19996.0[/url (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=19996.0)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Alt-Nintega on 11/05/2015, 09:14 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/04/2015, 12:52 AMJust beaten Bonk's Adventure. An easy game considering it's my first time playing it!!!
Bonk games are the best on the system.

I been messing with R-Type and Blazing Lazers. Somewhere in the middle stages of both those games. I'm not pro at shooters.
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Post by: PukeSter on 11/05/2015, 10:34 PM
Just beat Lords of Thunder. What an amazing game!

Great stage design, imaginative enemies and an epic soundtrack. And a cool shop.

Definitely the "Rondo of shooters". A+ stuff
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/06/2015, 01:30 AM
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 11/05/2015, 09:14 PM
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 11/04/2015, 12:52 AMJust beaten Bonk's Adventure. An easy game considering it's my first time playing it!!!
Bonk games are the best on the system.

I been messing with R-Type and Blazing Lazers. Somewhere in the middle stages of both those games. I'm not pro at shooters.
I always go back to RTYPE only to fail over and over at the mid stage checkpoint on level 4...
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Post by: ginoscope on 11/06/2015, 04:47 PM
Had to work late last night until about 10pm from home.  Afterward I could not sleep so it was time to play.

I played all the way through Double Dragon II on the super cd.  This was a pretty good version of the game and the music was nice.

The platform jumps weren't as annoying as the nes veriosn of this game.  Overall the duo put me to bed lol. 

Still trying to finish Cosmic Fantasy 2 I am really close to the end but losing interest in the game.  These old RPGs can be pretty annoying.  I may devote some time to it this weekend.
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Post by: ginoscope on 11/06/2015, 04:50 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/05/2015, 10:34 PMJust beat Lords of Thunder. What an amazing game!

Great stage design, imaginative enemies and an epic soundtrack. And a cool shop.

Definitely the "Rondo of shooters". A+ stuff
I just put Lords of Thunder on the other day and man is that intro epic.  It gets you so pumped up to play the game.  I need to play through that again soon.
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Post by: NightWolve on 11/06/2015, 04:53 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/06/2015, 04:50 PMI just put Lords of Thunder on the other day and man is that intro epic.  It gets you so pumped up to play the game.  I need to play through that again soon.
It's a good soundtrack, with one track that really stands out, but the Gate of Thunder soundtrack was just fantastic, so much better and one of the greatest in videogame history I think next to the Ys titles.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/06/2015, 10:38 PM
I'm playing all sorts of stuff, but mainly China Warrior and R-Type (the last one through the Super Hucard iso, don't have the actual chip). Funny that I received the booties but really didn't touch any besides to test em. Maybe I'll play some M&M3 later, that's a game that I've been always looking forward to play.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/08/2015, 02:40 AM
Sorry for the double post but it's not my fault that people aren't obeying enough to post here!

My god Might and Magic 3 is great. I'm not a veteran of western RPGs but I love the few dungeon crawlers I've played before (King's Field on the PS1, Silent Debuggers, etc.), so I might be a little bit biased, but the game is extremely polished, the world seems to be huge and it is presented well by the graphics, making the atmosphere great. I just wish it wasn't laggy, the game's animations sometimes crawl to a snail's pace and your controls are kinda stiff because of it, which is specially weird for a game that is half menu navigation half walking! Another problem is that it takes the WHOLE duo memory so the only "save game" that can reside on the console is from M&M3 because of how much stuff the game has to keep track of. Aside from that the game is a treat, and a VERY good port from the PC in all departments!

Kinda sad that this isn't talked about much because of the prices it commanded for being a late TTi release, thankfully the "cease fire" discs provided by tobias is making this game accessible and I would say half of the users here at least have the means to play it as it was intended to be. Might and Magic 3 will probably be the only disc that will sit in my Duo's CD drive until I beat it. What a game. If you're a fan of western style computer dungeon crawlers/D&D style RPGs go seek a copy to play, you won't regret it.
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Post by: NightWolve on 11/08/2015, 04:17 AM
Quote from: guest on 11/08/2015, 02:40 AMthankfully the "cease fire" discs provided by tobias is making this game accessible
Hah, purty apt way to put it. ;)
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Post by: seieienbu on 11/08/2015, 03:12 PM
I've been playing Beyond Shadowgate courtesy of Bernie et al.  I've seen bits of it before but never actually played it for myself.  The game's art is fantastic; it looks like I'm walking through a bunch of paintings.  The animation is great and the game is interesting to play. 

I've been a fan of point and click adventures for years.  The Quest for Glory series is my favorite with the fourth game there being the pinnacle of the genre imho.  I also played the original Shadowgate on NES back when it was new.  Without mouse controls the game plays a little bit clunky but good enough for sure.  Being able to play an early 90s point and click adventure for the first time is a really great usage of my weekend.  Perhaps I'll hunt down a copy of Shadowgate 64 at some point now to finish the series up.

Quote from: guest on 11/08/2015, 02:40 AMKinda sad that this isn't talked about much because of the prices it commanded for being a late TTi release, thankfully the "cease fire" discs provided by tobias is making this game accessible and I would say half of the users here at least have the means to play it as it was intended to be. Might and Magic 3 will probably be the only disc that will sit in my Duo's CD drive until I beat it. What a game. If you're a fan of western style computer dungeon crawlers/D&D style RPGs go seek a copy to play, you won't regret it.
Well said and I'd add that this holds true for Beyond Shadowgate as well (though the genre specific stuff would have to do with point and click adventure games and not RPGs).
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/08/2015, 03:57 PM
working on a 1cc for street fighter II championship edition. I can usually get to dictator then i lose. I use Ryu for the playthrough
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Post by: grolt on 11/08/2015, 04:16 PM
Made it through Valis II today - fun game with some challenge for the last few levels.  The actual bosses are all a pushover, but it's kind of a nice reprieve after some of the frustrating enemies or cheap hits that you incur during the level.  The voice acting for the bosses is also some of the worst ever, haha.  I really did like the cut scenes though, a lot of nice uses of framing and the subject matter is surprisingly mature (both in content, like the severed limbs and blood, but also in delivery, as the ending resonates with a sophisticated sadness that you rarely see in games).  It's kind of a cheap and simple game, but it's fairly addicting trying to memorize the patterns and progress further in the game.  The epic music certainly makes it an easier grind as well.  I popped in Valis III just to test it out and that looks to be an improvement in terms of design, gameplay and presentation, although I can see already I'm going to be frustrated to hell with that jump back Yuko does whenever she's hit.


I also made some progress in New Adventure Island.  Pretty impressed so far - very lively worlds with animation and parallax on multiple planes, and that same fast, simple and fun gameplay that made me love the series all those years ago on the NES.  What's...uh...with the "Showtime" dances after you finish a world though?
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Post by: PukeSter on 11/08/2015, 06:10 PM
Quote from: grolt on 11/08/2015, 04:16 PMWhat's...uh...with the "Showtime" dances after you finish a world though?
What? You don't like Master Higgins with a bra? ;)

A nice little diversion to give the player a break in between levels. One of several reasons why New Adventure Island is better than many 16-bit platformers, imo.
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Post by: grolt on 11/08/2015, 06:11 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/08/2015, 06:10 PM
Quote from: grolt on 11/08/2015, 04:16 PMWhat's...uh...with the "Showtime" dances after you finish a world though?
What? You don't like Master Higgins with a bra? ;)

A nice little diversion to give the player a break in between levels. One of several reasons why New Adventure Island is better than many 16-bit platformers, imo.
Between this and the Bonks, is there a Hudson platformer that DOESN'T feature cross dressing of some sort!?  :D
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Post by: martinine on 11/08/2015, 09:55 PM
I've been playing Bonk's Adventure this weekend. It's been a long time since I played through the original, and it's been a fun little romp!
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Post by: nopepper on 11/08/2015, 11:51 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/05/2015, 10:34 PMJust beat Lords of Thunder. What an amazing game!

Great stage design, imaginative enemies and an epic soundtrack. And a cool shop.

Definitely the "Rondo of shooters". A+ stuff
I agree. I consider LoT and Rondo of Blood the top reasons to own a PCE Duo.

I'm currently playing Formation Armed F and I'm absolutely floored at how good it is. I know "underrated" gets thrown around liberally, but in this case, it's absolutely applicable. This game is not only underrated, but I'm finding it to be absolutely brilliant, with great level designs, wonderful music and tough, but fair gameplay. I've found that using the continue trick is an absolute must to learn the levels, but after memorizing sections, it's actually very doable to complete in a single credit, and the journey is very rewarding. This one will be in circulation until the day I die, along with the all time greats!
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Post by: PukeSter on 11/09/2015, 07:08 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 11/08/2015, 11:51 PM
Quote from: PukeSter on 11/05/2015, 10:34 PMJust beat Lords of Thunder. What an amazing game!

Great stage design, imaginative enemies and an epic soundtrack. And a cool shop.

Definitely the "Rondo of shooters". A+ stuff
I agree. I consider LoT and Rondo of Blood the top reasons to own a PCE Duo.

I'm currently playing Formation Armed F and I'm absolutely floored at how good it is.
These two statements do not mix...It's nice to meet a fellow Lords of Thunder fan but I'm confused how you can consider AMF in the same league.

I have given Formation Armed F an honest try, but it most definitely isn't a top level pce shooter. The music is okay but repetitive, the graphics are really weak, dull level design and boring stretches of nothing.

What other shooters have you played? I'm kinda curious.
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Post by: ginoscope on 11/10/2015, 02:09 AM
Just beat Cosmic Fantasy 2

Always wanted to finish that game but man was that a test of my patience.  The last part of the game had random encounters every few steps.  The plus side was I didn't really need to grind to finish the game.  Now on to the next game which I am not sure what it is just yet.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 11/10/2015, 02:28 PM
I threw in Buster Bros. for a little bit last night, been years since I played it last.  I don't think I ever got totally to the end.  This time I think I got to the Taj Mahal, I forget exactly but about 20 levels in or so.  Great game and glad to have it in my library.  Gotta love that easy listening CD music!
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Post by: nopepper on 11/10/2015, 04:03 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/09/2015, 07:08 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 11/08/2015, 11:51 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/05/2015, 10:34 PMJust beat Lords of Thunder. What an amazing game!

Great stage design, imaginative enemies and an epic soundtrack. And a cool shop.

Definitely the "Rondo of shooters". A+ stuff
I agree. I consider LoT and Rondo of Blood the top reasons to own a PCE Duo.

I'm currently playing Formation Armed F and I'm absolutely floored at how good it is.
These two statements do not mix...It's nice to meet a fellow Lords of Thunder fan but I'm confused how you can consider AMF in the same league.

I have given Formation Armed F an honest try, but it most definitely isn't a top level pce shooter. The music is okay but repetitive, the graphics are really weak, dull level design and boring stretches of nothing.

What other shooters have you played? I'm kinda curious.
What other shooters have I played? How much time do you have?!?

Shooters, shoot em ups, shmups, etc. are probably my favorite genre. So I've played pretty much...everything. If it helps put things into perspective, here are some of my favorites:

DoDonPachi
Lords of Thunder
Thunder Force III
Radiant Silvergun
RType
MUSHA
Ketsui
Battle Garegga
Galaga

We should see how Armed F ages among some of my favorites, but I truly like it a lot and I never felt the "dull level design and boring stretches of nothing" you mention. On the contrary, I feel like it's consistently intense and every level brings forth a new challenge. I also think the music is fantastic. The graphics are nothing special, but I don't think of them as ugly.

In a lot of ways, this game reminds me of the classic Mega Man games. Challenging and satisfying games with great level designs, with not technically impressive graphics that are still pleasing, and with fantastic music.

I know it must be sacrilegious to make these comparisons and put this shooter up there with some of the best games ever, but I really feel it's brilliant. To each their own...
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Post by: munchiaz on 11/12/2015, 02:19 PM
I've been playing Imagefight here and there. Game is really hard. It has that R-type (makes sense its IREM) feel where if you die in a certain spot and lose your power ups you are pretty much fucked, and are better served starting over.
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Post by: ginoscope on 11/12/2015, 09:03 PM
Been playing Exile the last two days and I am quite surprised how good this game is.  My brother played this game when it came out and I never got around to playing it.  I really like the mixture of RPG and action and how everyone let's Sadler do all the work lol.
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Post by: grendelrt on 11/13/2015, 12:08 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/10/2015, 02:09 AMJust beat Cosmic Fantasy 2

Always wanted to finish that game but man was that a test of my patience.  The last part of the game had random encounters every few steps.  The plus side was I didn't really need to grind to finish the game.  Now on to the next game which I am not sure what it is just yet.
I am playing this now and I am not sure if I am going to be able to do it.  The amount of random battles is ridiculous, it really hamper exploration when you feel you get punished for making a wrong turn.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 11/13/2015, 02:17 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/12/2015, 09:03 PMBeen playing Exile the last two days and I am quite surprised how good this game is.  My brother played this game when it came out and I never got around to playing it.  I really like the mixture of RPG and action and how everyone let's Sadler do all the work lol.
Exile is a favorite of mine, I've always loved the theme and the music from the game.  I still have my original Exile, but I think I had some kind of disdain for the sequel so I traded it away.  I wish I hadn't though, I'd like to give it another spin and see what I think of it today.  I at least finished it a few times before I traded it though.

Quote from: ginoscope on 11/10/2015, 02:09 AMJust beat Cosmic Fantasy 2

Always wanted to finish that game but man was that a test of my patience.  The last part of the game had random encounters every few steps.  The plus side was I didn't really need to grind to finish the game.  Now on to the next game which I am not sure what it is just yet.
I don't think I could play through CF2 today like I did as a kid for the reasons you stated.  I think even then I remember being frustrated with the RPG part of the game.  Awesome cutscenes though, and for that it will always have a special place in my heart.
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Post by: ginoscope on 11/13/2015, 02:21 PM
Quote from: grendelrt on 11/13/2015, 12:08 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/10/2015, 02:09 AMJust beat Cosmic Fantasy 2

Always wanted to finish that game but man was that a test of my patience.  The last part of the game had random encounters every few steps.  The plus side was I didn't really need to grind to finish the game.  Now on to the next game which I am not sure what it is just yet.
I am playing this now and I am not sure if I am going to be able to do it.  The amount of random battles is ridiculous, it really hamper exploration when you feel you get punished for making a wrong turn.
Early on in the game is the worse because you tend to only have one character.  So you hit once and then wait for each enemy to hit.  The loading is kind of slow but overall I enjoyed it.  At the end of the game with 4 character the battles get a lot easier.
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Post by: grendelrt on 11/13/2015, 03:15 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/13/2015, 02:21 PM
Quote from: grendelrt on 11/13/2015, 12:08 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/10/2015, 02:09 AMJust beat Cosmic Fantasy 2

Always wanted to finish that game but man was that a test of my patience.  The last part of the game had random encounters every few steps.  The plus side was I didn't really need to grind to finish the game.  Now on to the next game which I am not sure what it is just yet.
I am playing this now and I am not sure if I am going to be able to do it.  The amount of random battles is ridiculous, it really hamper exploration when you feel you get punished for making a wrong turn.
Early on in the game is the worse because you tend to only have one character.  So you hit once and then wait for each enemy to hit.  The loading is kind of slow but overall I enjoyed it.  At the end of the game with 4 character the battles get a lot easier.
Yeah I have been using the turbo switch to get through battles right now lol
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Post by: EmperorIng on 11/15/2015, 09:37 PM
Still grinding away, literally, on Auleria. The game is in its final act and things are starting to get very tedious.

It is not very climactic when the enemy's primary way of killing you is merely running into you, abusing your small amount of invincibility-frames between hits and the slowness of your attacks. This is especially aggravating when on the game's Castlevania-esque stairs, where you are guaranteed a few pot-shots from enemies while you awkwardly lumber upward. The way enemies randomly spawn offscreen, constantly, means you are almost always assured of being blindsided as you move forward, with teeth-grating results.

I feel that at the end of the game I should be using my skills against truly fearsome foes and demons, not small gray rodents that take off 25% of your health because they dumbly run into you and you can't move out of the way. Though there are probably some out there that say I'm not playing with enough "strategy." The only strategy in the game is to crouch in front of an enemy and mash the attack button.
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Post by: ginoscope on 11/17/2015, 04:07 PM
Finished Exile and what a great game I can't believe I have never played this before.  I have owned the game for ages.

So I started playing Exile Wicked Phenomenon and this game is stupid hard.  I wonder if there are any codes for this game.  I usually don't resort to that but I hear working design screwed up the enemies in this game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 11/17/2015, 04:11 PM
I found that the game gets better once you flip the power switch.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: IvanBeavkov on 11/17/2015, 04:31 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/17/2015, 04:07 PMFinished Exile and what a great game I can't believe I have never played this before.  I have owned the game for ages.

So I started playing Exile Wicked Phenomenon and this game is stupid hard.  I wonder if there are any codes for this game.  I usually don't resort to that but I hear working design screwed up the enemies in this game.
It is very hard but beatable. A couple of tips:

1. Grind levels, it is annoying but will make most of the game a little easier, at least till you hit the level cap.
2. Use 2 of the same healing items in a row, without leaving the menu. This has a chance of fully restoring your health. I think this works with any of them, but I am sure it works with the best healing item the peyote (sp).

If I remember correctly people complained the first one was too easy so Working Designs tweaked it to make it harder, and they ran out of time and tweaked it too hard. I think they weren't sure if it could be beaten, it can but the last level took some memorization and in some sections I took less damage just walking through and past an enemy instead of trying to kill them.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 11/17/2015, 05:38 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 11/17/2015, 04:31 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/17/2015, 04:07 PMFinished Exile and what a great game I can't believe I have never played this before.  I have owned the game for ages.

So I started playing Exile Wicked Phenomenon and this game is stupid hard.  I wonder if there are any codes for this game.  I usually don't resort to that but I hear working design screwed up the enemies in this game.
It is very hard but beatable. A couple of tips:

1. Grind levels, it is annoying but will make most of the game a little easier, at least till you hit the level cap.
2. Use 2 of the same healing items in a row, without leaving the menu. This has a chance of fully restoring your health. I think this works with any of them, but I am sure it works with the best healing item the peyote (sp).

If I remember correctly people complained the first one was too easy so Working Designs tweaked it to make it harder, and they ran out of time and tweaked it too hard. I think they weren't sure if it could be beaten, it can but the last level took some memorization and in some sections I took less damage just walking through and past an enemy instead of trying to kill them.
Awesome thanks for the tip I am already on level 7 with my characters.  Last boss I fought I just memorized his pattern and never got hit but I was hacking at him for a long time lol.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: IvanBeavkov on 11/17/2015, 09:39 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/17/2015, 05:38 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 11/17/2015, 04:31 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/17/2015, 04:07 PMFinished Exile and what a great game I can't believe I have never played this before.  I have owned the game for ages.

So I started playing Exile Wicked Phenomenon and this game is stupid hard.  I wonder if there are any codes for this game.  I usually don't resort to that but I hear working design screwed up the enemies in this game.
It is very hard but beatable. A couple of tips:

1. Grind levels, it is annoying but will make most of the game a little easier, at least till you hit the level cap.
2. Use 2 of the same healing items in a row, without leaving the menu. This has a chance of fully restoring your health. I think this works with any of them, but I am sure it works with the best healing item the peyote (sp).

If I remember correctly people complained the first one was too easy so Working Designs tweaked it to make it harder, and they ran out of time and tweaked it too hard. I think they weren't sure if it could be beaten, it can but the last level took some memorization and in some sections I took less damage just walking through and past an enemy instead of trying to kill them.
Awesome thanks for the tip I am already on level 7 with my characters.  Last boss I fought I just memorized his pattern and never got hit but I was hacking at him for a long time lol.
Ah yes, memorization of the boss patterns is key. There is more than one boss that took 30 min to beat. Now granted I was using Rumi who has the weakest attack.

The JP version is much much easier. I got that one a couple of years ago just to see how much easier it was. I beat the entire game in a little over 2 hours and I was not at max level at the end.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/17/2015, 10:40 PM
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190511065351im_/http://i.imgur.com/kKgO2qm.jpg)

Underrated game. That shitty HG101 review (which was obviously done by loading the game in an emulator for half an hour max) doesn't help.
This is a game that really stacks everything against your favor and you cannot die even once because of the power up system, but it is a solid, challenging game. I'm hoping to beat it this week (which will be essentially a 1 life clear, because anything else is basically impossible).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 11/17/2015, 11:07 PM
What's the best route for Darius? Farthest I could ever get was stage 5
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/17/2015, 11:31 PM
Quote from: PukeSter on 11/17/2015, 11:07 PMWhat's the best route for Darius? Farthest I could ever get was stage 5
I like to do ABDHL-- taking into consideration the difficulty of the bosses but as you can see it's not a full path since I didn't beat it yet. Not sure about L, it has a very difficult layout to navigate (and crashing ship into background is one of the few things that are guaranteed to kill you with one hit)

Boss from A and B are easy, D is ok but G is overly difficult. I was trying to do all up (ABDGKPZ) but G boss is really that hard. Shame because the level layout is fun.

(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/darius/images/8/83/Dariusmap.png/revision/latest?cb=20090914160048)


edit: arafgafgafcdf almost beat it. I shouldn't stay up late to play 1986 arcade shooters though.

(https://web.archive.org/web/20190511065351im_/http://i.imgur.com/qdG3oWb.jpg?1)

ABDHMRW was the path taken.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 11/18/2015, 01:18 AM
Quote from: guest on 11/17/2015, 10:40 PMI'm hoping to beat it this week (which will be essentially a 1 life clear, because anything else is basically impossible).
If you can manage to upgrade your shot all the way to the Wave powerup, you will be very-well set for beating the game.

The levels are fairly accurate to the arcade (which I have 1CC'd), despite the screen change.

I don't know how much this will help, but the arcade route that is typically the easiest is ABEIMRX, with X-Octopus being the easiest of the final bosses. However, since Super Darius has different bosses in stages 2-6 (fun fact: these were actually originally cut from the arcade game due to space constraints), so it might be different.

I typically find that the stages are far harder in Darius than the bosses are, though i don't have enough experience with Super Darius' bosses.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: MattJ on 11/18/2015, 03:39 PM
Just finished up Book I of Ys: Book I&II. Book II will have to wait until later when work settles down.  :roll:

My only prior experience with the Ys series was playing Ys III on the SNES as a kid, so the over the top world view instead of side scrolling was a bit of an adjustment. I didn't even know about Book I & II, so I was always curious why there was suddenly a game III that was out when I had never heard of the first two.

All I can say is... WOW... what a great game! :)

Admittedly, I was skeptical at first about the "bump into your enemies instead of swinging a sword" gameplay but I found I adjusted to it fairly quickly. It also made grinding and leveling up seem easier. There were some cryptic moments to the game that left me puzzled (the mirror section mainly) but overall, I was really, really, impressed by the game (and I'm not even technically done with it yet, Book II awaits!).
It is another example of where I wish I could go back in time and visit "8-year old me" - show myself this game and say "The TurboGrax exists and you are SO missing out by not having one!!".
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nopepper on 11/18/2015, 04:54 PM
Quote from: MattJ on 11/18/2015, 03:39 PMIt is another example of where I wish I could go back in time and visit "8-year old me" - show myself this game and say "The TurboGrax exists and you are SO missing out by not having one!!".
Ignorance is bliss.

Unlike you, I was fully aware of the existence of this game when it came out, but I (meaning, my mom) was already invested in the Sega Genesis, so there was no way I was getting a TGCD as well. I had played part 1 in the SMS and it was one my favorites, which made my anticipation to play the Turbo version even more arduous. I had to wait until I had enough disposable income in my early 20s before I could play it.

So yeah, ignorance is bliss.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: johnnykonami on 11/19/2015, 12:39 AM
Just started Ys IV, I am using NightWolve's english translation (thanks man!) and I'm looking forward to completing the Ys saga as far as the PCE is concerned.  I beat the other 3 games as a kid many times, but I only got a copy of IV a few years ago and hadn't really sat down to play it just yet.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gheebee on 11/19/2015, 12:44 PM
Started on Bikkuriman World the other day and I like it despite my many complaints about the game, so far I've made it to level 8 and will probably stick with it for a bit.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Miracle_Warrior on 11/19/2015, 01:14 PM
Played through some Beyond Shadowgate last night and kept an open mind.  I know the game isn't for everyone, but I am actually enjoying it so far.  My son is getting a kick out solving the puzzles, so I think I am going to see this one through. 

Johnny, I'm hoping to get in to Ys IV at some point soon as well - how are you enjoying it?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: johnnykonami on 11/19/2015, 09:32 PM
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 11/19/2015, 01:14 PMPlayed through some Beyond Shadowgate last night and kept an open mind.  I know the game isn't for everyone, but I am actually enjoying it so far.  My son is getting a kick out solving the puzzles, so I think I am going to see this one through. 

Johnny, I'm hoping to get in to Ys IV at some point soon as well - how are you enjoying it?
Still a bit early but it's great so far.  Gonna play some more tonight probably, I'll post some more impressions after that.  Some cool looking cinemas so far, not half bad english VO so decent work by the guys who recorded it, and a nice classic Falcom feel overall which is something I've missed from their newer releases.  Nothing against the newer games, but I prefer the art style from this era, the newer ones are a little bit more sterile feeling to me.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 11/22/2015, 11:13 AM
Still working on Exile Wicked Phenomenon I got to the very last stage and died at the mid boss.  Some kind of genie but I have not figured out his pattern yet.  The sucky thing is it takes forever to get to him.  The entire last stage is super cheap.

This game is super tough but I am determined to beat this soon.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: IvanBeavkov on 11/22/2015, 02:10 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/22/2015, 11:13 AMStill working on Exile Wicked Phenomenon I got to the very last stage and died at the mid boss.  Some kind of genie but I have not figured out his pattern yet.  The sucky thing is it takes forever to get to him.  The entire last stage is super cheap.

This game is super tough but I am determined to beat this soon.
Ugh, I hate that guy. He is probably that hardest boss in the game. Once you beat him you will be in the home stretch. I used Rumi to beat him, attacking from across the screen gives you a little more time to dodge his attacks. Unfortunately though Rumi's attacks are so week it takes 2 hits to knock of one row of pixels from his life bar.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: blueraven on 11/22/2015, 03:37 PM
About to try beyond shadowgate...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 11/22/2015, 03:48 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 11/22/2015, 03:37 PMAbout to try beyond shadowgate...
Enjoy it one of my favorites since it came out in the 90s.  You will die a lot but it's a good game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/22/2015, 05:07 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 11/18/2015, 01:18 AM
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 11/17/2015, 10:40 PMI'm hoping to beat it this week (which will be essentially a 1 life clear, because anything else is basically impossible).
If you can manage to upgrade your shot all the way to the Wave powerup, you will be very-well set for beating the game.

The levels are fairly accurate to the arcade (which I have 1CC'd), despite the screen change.

I don't know how much this will help, but the arcade route that is typically the easiest is ABEIMRX, with X-Octopus being the easiest of the final bosses. However, since Super Darius has different bosses in stages 2-6 (fun fact: these were actually originally cut from the arcade game due to space constraints), so it might be different.

I typically find that the stages are far harder in Darius than the bosses are, though i don't have enough experience with Super Darius' bosses.
I saw the list of bosses/areas for the original darius, it is quite different! In Super Darius there is an unique boss for each area, not so much for arcade Darius. I tried my best to beat the game but I can't even get to the last areas anymore... sigh. I have my path memorized but the bosses are just unfair, specially with 1/3 of the screen to share with the boss and his projectiles.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: bob on 11/22/2015, 05:24 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 11/22/2015, 03:37 PMAbout to try beyond shadowgate...
without this game, i may have lost interest in video games all together if this game wasnt released when it was.  it certainly has its flaws, but so unique.  save frequently.  you will thank me for that advice.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: retro junkie on 11/22/2015, 06:15 PM
Dracula X on the Duo. Awesome fun.  =D>
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 11/22/2015, 09:08 PM
Legendary Axe II!

I've only beat the game once. It was pretty challenging originally.

This time I decided to use sword instead of axe in the final level and it worked out better. So at least I have a strategy for more playthroughs.

I think I like both LA I and II equally. Both bring different things to the table but both are shining stars. They are the best hack and slash platformers aside from the Castlevanias.

P.S. Incredible soundtrack.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Jason_dicarlo85 on 11/23/2015, 04:01 AM
Quote from: guest on 11/22/2015, 09:08 PMLegendary Axe II!

I've only beat the game once. It was pretty challenging originally.

This time I decided to use sword instead of axe in the final level and it worked out better. So at least I have a strategy for more playthroughs.

I think I like both LA I and II equally. Both bring different things to the table but both are shining stars. They are the best hack and slash platformers aside from the Castlevanias.

P.S. Incredible soundtrack.
I love l.a. 2... The boss of level 4 or 5 gets me livid... The little guy with the wrecking ball... I have beaten him but I haven't figured out the trick or pattern to attacking him yet
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 11/23/2015, 06:13 AM
Quote from: Jason_dicarlo85 on 11/23/2015, 04:01 AM
Quote from: PukeSter on 11/22/2015, 09:08 PMLegendary Axe II!

I've only beat the game once. It was pretty challenging originally.

This time I decided to use sword instead of axe in the final level and it worked out better. So at least I have a strategy for more playthroughs.

I think I like both LA I and II equally. Both bring different things to the table but both are shining stars. They are the best hack and slash platformers aside from the Castlevanias.

P.S. Incredible soundtrack.
I love l.a. 2... The boss of level 4 or 5 gets me livid... The little guy with the wrecking ball... I have beaten him but I haven't figured out the trick or pattern to attacking him yet
One of the easier bosses. Just stand still. When he tries to hit you he will miss, and then you strike when he pulls back.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Psycho Punch on 11/23/2015, 11:59 PM
http://youtu.be/0fa1n-7dHv0

I always get close to beating the game but then I screw up in a dumb way. I had gotten to X in another playthrough but I didn't record it. X is too difficult EmperorIng! I'd rather go to W and waste all my lives on the final boss.

I also really need to invest real money into a elgato or something to record my playthroughs. That glorious 30fps interlaced from my shitty usb thingy isn't helping.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 11/24/2015, 01:48 AM
was playing ai cho aniki last night with my boy sarumaru and what an interesting game to say the least! lol
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: TR0N on 11/25/2015, 07:48 AM
http://youtu.be/qsVHqoS1Y58
http://youtu.be/DI5EtWgc-Lc
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 11/25/2015, 03:49 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 11/22/2015, 02:10 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/22/2015, 11:13 AMStill working on Exile Wicked Phenomenon I got to the very last stage and died at the mid boss.  Some kind of genie but I have not figured out his pattern yet.  The sucky thing is it takes forever to get to him.  The entire last stage is super cheap.

This game is super tough but I am determined to beat this soon.
Ugh, I hate that guy. He is probably that hardest boss in the game. Once you beat him you will be in the home stretch. I used Rumi to beat him, attacking from across the screen gives you a little more time to dodge his attacks. Unfortunately though Rumi's attacks are so week it takes 2 hits to knock of one row of pixels from his life bar.
Woot finally beat Exile Wicked Phenomenon man this game was tough and thanks for the tips.  The hardest part were those annoying blue devils in the final stage.  The mid boss was easy once I knew his pattern and the last boss was a joke.  Now the next game I play is going to seem easy lol.

This game ranks up there with Mega Man and Ninja Gaiden as far as tough games I have finished.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: IvanBeavkov on 11/25/2015, 05:11 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/25/2015, 03:49 PM
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 11/22/2015, 02:10 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/22/2015, 11:13 AMStill working on Exile Wicked Phenomenon I got to the very last stage and died at the mid boss.  Some kind of genie but I have not figured out his pattern yet.  The sucky thing is it takes forever to get to him.  The entire last stage is super cheap.

This game is super tough but I am determined to beat this soon.
Ugh, I hate that guy. He is probably that hardest boss in the game. Once you beat him you will be in the home stretch. I used Rumi to beat him, attacking from across the screen gives you a little more time to dodge his attacks. Unfortunately though Rumi's attacks are so week it takes 2 hits to knock of one row of pixels from his life bar.
Woot finally beat Exile Wicked Phenomenon man this game was tough and thanks for the tips.  The hardest part were those annoying blue devils in the final stage.  The mid boss was easy once I knew his pattern and the last boss was a joke.  Now the next game I play is going to seem easy lol.

This game ranks up there with Mega Man and Ninja Gaiden as far as tough games I have finished.
Congratulations, It really feels satisfying when you beat that game. It is probably the hardest game I have beaten.

I think of the last boss as your reward for making it that far.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 11/29/2015, 07:42 PM
Clear # 42 - Bakuretsu Hunter (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Bakuretsu_Hunter.htm)

I didn't take a picture of the credits, but I did watch all the way through it.  Although I don't understand Japanese, sometimes I could get the gist of what was happening.  It is a non-interactive digital manga comic.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: martinine on 11/29/2015, 08:07 PM
I accidentally erased my save in Cosmic Fantasy 2, so I restarted. I'm good and past where I was (the beginning of Babette's segment), but I'm now back to Van. I just saved Pico, and we are heading to Fort Dalas to save Babette. I think I'm getting near the end, but not too sure. Next I might move onto the Shadowgate games (first one on NES then Beyond Shadowgate on Duo).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Groover on 11/30/2015, 12:08 AM
I'm trying to figure where the last 4% in Dracula is left. I have been 96% for a while. Nearly played through all again but I love playing the game.
Also I have been playing with Beyond Shadowgate. Thanks Bernie.

Still banging away at Gate of Thunder but I'm not good at it. I think I might have a better chance if I had a friend over passing it back and fourth.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 11/30/2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: martinine on 11/29/2015, 08:07 PMI accidentally erased my save in Cosmic Fantasy 2, so I restarted. I'm good and past where I was (the beginning of Babette's segment), but I'm now back to Van. I just saved Pico, and we are heading to Fort Dalas to save Babette. I think I'm getting near the end, but not too sure. Next I might move onto the Shadowgate games (first one on NES then Beyond Shadowgate on Duo).
You're getting close to the end keep at it.  I recently finished Cosmic Fantasy II and I took a break around the time I got to the Fort Dalas.  After that it was smooth sailing.  The party stays full which helps with the slow battles.  You probably have 5-10 hours depending how much you grind.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 11/30/2015, 11:04 AM
After beating Exile Wicked Phenomenon I been taking it easy playing some games I can finish easier.

Over Thanksgiving I was playing Riot Zone, Monster Lair, and Dragon's Curse.  I have never really played the wonder boy games so may to do a marathon of those.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: martinine on 11/30/2015, 12:34 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/30/2015, 11:01 AM
Quote from: martinine on 11/29/2015, 08:07 PMI accidentally erased my save in Cosmic Fantasy 2, so I restarted. I'm good and past where I was (the beginning of Babette's segment), but I'm now back to Van. I just saved Pico, and we are heading to Fort Dalas to save Babette. I think I'm getting near the end, but not too sure. Next I might move onto the Shadowgate games (first one on NES then Beyond Shadowgate on Duo).
You're getting close to the end keep at it.  I recently finished Cosmic Fantasy II and I took a break around the time I got to the Fort Dalas.  After that it was smooth sailing.  The party stays full which helps with the slow battles.  You probably have 5-10 hours depending how much you grind.
Thanks for the heads up. It really felt like I was getting to the end.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gheebee on 11/30/2015, 04:21 PM
Started playing Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair and Dracula X earlier today. I really didn't expect much from Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair because of some of the reviews I've seen but now that I give it a try I like it quite a bit. Still haven't played a Wonder Boy or Adventure Island game that I didn't like!  Dracula X seemed a lot harder than back when I first tried it but I was able to make some decent progress there. Really wish we could whip diagonally in this game, I'm too used to Bloodlines!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: jtucci31 on 12/11/2015, 07:56 PM
I played a little Atlantean as per the GotW.

I had also started Dragon Slayer and got about 3 hours in. It's pretty fun, not as great as CF2 or anything, but I still enjoyed it a lot. The music in it is pretty great as is the story itself. Simple, but enough to keep me entertained.

However, I had an itch to play some Popful Mail so I switched over to that. It's been really fun. I think I take to action platforming rpgs more, or just action rpgs in general. There's a bit more action and it keeps me going slightly longer. After I beat this, I'll probably move on to Dynastic Hero thanks to the Turbo Xpress peoples.

In short, I wish my semester would end so I could have time to sit in front of my TV and finish all of these games.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/11/2015, 10:40 PM
I finally beat Auleria the other night. Just in time to sell it!

It was a very unpleasant surprise getting to the final boss and being completely unable to harm him based on too-low stats. It turns out I needed a sword (called BLACK'S) from this tree dungeon, which gave me a high enough attack stat to hurt the final boss. The one exception to this is a sword found in the final, uh, "dungeon" (which is just a set of empty staircases with the occasional NPC), with a sword (called WHITE'S) which was very weak, but ignored invincibility frames or something so did huge damage to the second form of the final boss.

Both Xak and Auleria do this thing which if you are too low a level, you cannot hurt the boss. This is really lame, in my opinion, as I feel it balances the game towards the "unfair" part of the spectrum.

Since I don't know Japanese I didn't give a shit about the story cinematics, lol. I guess they found their long-lost brother or something. Or something.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/11/2015, 10:50 PM
I've been playing Genji Tsushin Agedama lately. It's pretty fun, but I suck so I haven't beaten it yet.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: CatPix on 12/14/2015, 07:12 PM
Quote from: Groover on 11/30/2015, 12:08 AMI'm trying to figure where the last 4% in Dracula is left. I have been 96% for a while. Nearly played through all again but I love playing the game.
Also I have been playing with Beyond Shadowgate. Thanks Bernie.

Still banging away at Gate of Thunder but I'm not good at it. I think I might have a better chance if I had a friend over passing it back and fourth.
Have you found Maria and played to the end with her?
I'm at 96% too, but I haven't beat Dracula with Belmont yet, so I assume the remaining 4% are for the "other" ending.

As for me, I started playing Dynastic Warrior. If only more J RPG were this way, I could play mroe of them.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gj-16 on 12/16/2015, 12:37 PM
Playing Gate and Winds heavily again, still amazed by the quality of these two every time I partake.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/17/2015, 10:04 PM
Playing Ys. About halfway through the first game at the moment. The bump system is a bit silly, but overall the game is quite fun.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: PukeSter on 12/17/2015, 11:08 PM
Have recently played Bonk 3 and Mr heli. Both are great games!

Bonk 3 takes a few steps forward and a few steps back. Overall though, great game with iffy music and an excellent final boss that concludes the trilogy.

Mr heli has always been one of my favorite games ever. I love the jazzy stage 2 theme.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/18/2015, 06:51 AM
I know some people here don't like Bonk 3 as much but I had a fun time with that game as well. Wouldn't say it's better than the second game though.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: wilykat on 12/18/2015, 06:34 PM
Still playing Beyond Shadowgate that I got for $5. :D

I got 4 other "rare" repro to play when I am done with this one.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/18/2015, 06:57 PM
I have not played any PCE/TG-16 for the past 3(?) months!

I'm not sure what I'll play yet...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 12/19/2015, 11:21 AM
Quote from: esteban on 12/18/2015, 06:57 PMI have not played any PCE/TG-16 for the past 3(?) months!
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed."

Esteban, be healed!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gheebee on 12/19/2015, 08:50 PM
Spent almost the whole day playing The Dynastic Hero and beat it! Actually beat it twice since I used the second to last castle to get enough gold to buy a charmstone and then beat the game again to see if anything was different but it wasn't. Now I see that you have to get two of them and trade them, but who knows if I ever will... This the first CD game that I ever beat.
The second to last castle got pretty frustrating with 2 of the enemies and the jump puzzle and I also looked at a walkthrough for the Genesis version to see how to get the Mermaid's Tear (Tried on my own for a while but I didn't want to give that guy my ocarina since I was told to keep it!) but overall it was a pretty easy game.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/20/2015, 01:40 PM
The jump puzzle might be the only part of the game that was actually difficult... until you learn how the platforms work. Wonder Boy V:MW4 is the good kind of easy.  8)

Quote from: Gypsy on 12/17/2015, 10:04 PMPlaying Ys. About halfway through the first game at the moment. The bump system is a bit silly, but overall the game is quite fun.
Playing Xak on the PCE makes me appreciate how streamlined the bump system is in Ys. Considering the amount of enemies and the precise movements you need to pull off, you would get tired out pretty quickly had you been forced to hit a button every time. Or in Xak where you awkwardly hold an attack button, then "bump" (more accurately, you pin an enemy to a wall and hope their hitbox doesn't slip into you and kill you instantly).

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I tried out Travel Epule/Apple/Eple ( :?) the other day and got two chapters in. The way enemies move around ranges from braindead to cheap.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 12/21/2015, 08:18 AM
We played some more Bazzy last weekend.  :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/22/2015, 11:27 AM
Quote from: wilykat on 12/18/2015, 06:34 PMStill playing Beyond Shadowgate that I got for $5. :D

I got 4 other "rare" repro to play when I am done with this one.
Tried that one for the first time last night. Certainly didn't make it far (at all) but looks like a fun game. Just not sure I have the patience for it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/23/2015, 06:29 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 12/20/2015, 01:40 PMThe jump puzzle might be the only part of the game that was actually difficult... until you learn how the platforms work. Wonder Boy V:MW4 is the good kind of easy.  8)

Quote from: Gypsy on 12/17/2015, 10:04 PMPlaying Ys. About halfway through the first game at the moment. The bump system is a bit silly, but overall the game is quite fun.
Playing Xak on the PCE makes me appreciate how streamlined the bump system is in Ys. Considering the amount of enemies and the precise movements you need to pull off, you would get tired out pretty quickly had you been forced to hit a button every time. Or in Xak where you awkwardly hold an attack button, then "bump" (more accurately, you pin an enemy to a wall and hope their hitbox doesn't slip into you and kill you instantly).

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I tried out Travel Epule/Apple/Eple ( :?) the other day and got two chapters in. The way enemies move around ranges from braindead to cheap.
Yeah it's not too bad, I haven't played Xak so I can't speak to that one. Ys II in general is largely improved from the first.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gheebee on 12/23/2015, 08:40 PM
Been playing Dragon's Curse today and while I can't stop playing it I also have to wonder if they could have possibly made this game any more tedious, even the continue screen is monotonous...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/23/2015, 10:16 PM
Use the save feature, dude.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gheebee on 12/24/2015, 03:20 AM
It's useful but only really for resuming between games since it doesn't save your medicine; continuing is the only chance you get to return with medicine after you die. I just have to get better at fighting the enemies so I don't need the medicine as much, but it's hard as Mouse-Man.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: roflmao on 12/24/2015, 09:05 AM
I spent a good chunk of this morning playing Dragon's Curse as well!  I've never finished the game, but I'm hoping this time it'll stick. I'm currently Mouseman so there's still quite a bit left.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 12/24/2015, 09:51 AM
I was playing 1943 on my Turbo express last night.  Really enjoyed playing that I wasn't expecting to like it that much.

Columns was also great to play it amazes me how many Sega games were on the PC engine.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/24/2015, 12:48 PM
Finished up Ys recently. Plan to play Cosmic Fantasy 2 but it needs to arrive first, so probably not until next week.

In the mean time I'll probably just play something really fun again such as Super Star Soldier or Kaizo Chojin Shubibinman 3.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Bardoly on 12/24/2015, 07:12 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 12/21/2015, 08:18 AMWe played some more Bazzy last weekend.  :)
Well, my boys just beat Bazzy with little help from me!  (I think that I only helped them on 2-3 levels.)

Man, this game is fun!   8)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 12/25/2015, 12:05 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/24/2015, 12:48 PMFinished up Ys recently. Plan to play Cosmic Fantasy 2 but it needs to arrive first, so probably not until next week.

In the mean time I'll probably just play something really fun again such as Super Star Soldier or Kaizo Chojin Shubibinman 3.
I just finished Cosmic Fantasy 2 recently and it's a really good game.  Keep in mind it's an old RPG so the grinding and numerous random battles can get really tedious.  Overall it's a really good game if you have the patience for old school RPGs
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/25/2015, 01:39 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 12/25/2015, 12:05 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/24/2015, 12:48 PMFinished up Ys recently. Plan to play Cosmic Fantasy 2 but it needs to arrive first, so probably not until next week.

In the mean time I'll probably just play something really fun again such as Super Star Soldier or Kaizo Chojin Shubibinman 3.
I just finished Cosmic Fantasy 2 recently and it's a really good game.  Keep in mind it's an old RPG so the grinding and numerous random battles can get really tedious.  Overall it's a really good game if you have the patience for old school RPGs
Yeah I had a fairly good idea of what I'm getting into here and you pretty much confirmed it. I'm pretty sure I will enjoy it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: technozombie on 12/25/2015, 10:34 PM
I've been enjoying my Dynastic Hero booty, I'm all the way to the ice area. I was thinking that I had beaten the Genesis version, but now that I'm playing through TCD version I'm not sure I did. I also recently got Atlantean, It's an awesome game but it totally kicks my ass.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: martinine on 12/26/2015, 09:19 AM
Scored a Turbostick for Christmas, so I have been playing a lot of Blazing Lazers. The stick really gives it a serious arcade feel. Love it!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/28/2015, 12:05 PM
R-type.

Yeah, I am not good at R-type. Still fun though!

(was playing Dynastic Hero but one of the bosses--the dual dragons, one on the left and one on the right of the screen---was PISSING ME THE F OFF!!!)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gheebee on 12/28/2015, 04:56 PM
Played a bit of Dragon's Curse and Bikkuriman World today. In both I got to the last level but wound up quitting because I just couldn't take any more of either game. Maybe someday I'll try them again but for now I've really had enough of both.

Quote from: GoldenWheels on 12/28/2015, 12:05 PM(was playing Dynastic Hero but one of the bosses--the dual dragons, one on the left and one on the right of the screen---was PISSING ME THE F OFF!!!)
This is the only Wonder Boy game that I've ever beaten and I wish that the bosses in Bikkuriman World and Dragon's Curse were as easy as any of the bosses in The Dynastic Hero. For the boss you're talking about I just stand on the platform in the middle of the room, wait for them to shoot the blue square at you, jump over the square, hit them, jump over the boulder(s), return to the platform, and repeat until they're both dead.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Groover on 12/28/2015, 05:33 PM
Finally found the missing 4% in Rondo. It was a room on lower level 4. Love that game. I wanted to get that 100% before the year was out.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: grolt on 12/28/2015, 07:43 PM
The lady and I had a lot of fun swimming around in SPLASH LAKE.  It has a low barrier to entry and is easy to pick up and play, the difficulty level ramps up at a very steady but manageable pace.  It plays great in two player mode, and all the extras and bonus levels keep the replay value high.  We'd get stumped on a few levels, but the game is well designed in that it will reward (and require) different strategies to complete.  There's some personality to the game with some of the characters (cigarette smoking stump? compulsively shitting bird?), the (admittedly pretty lame) "Ostrich Theater", and the slightly cinematic closing screen.  Like another of my favorite puzzle/platform hybrids that also features a bird, PENGUIN LAND on the Master System, this is a game that's simple in presentation but long on fun.  Great little game.

I also started rummaging around GHOST MANOR, and it's a pretty idiosyncratic game with a lot of quirks, but once you start to figure out the weird psychology of the game (took me FOREVER to realize you jump on the ghosts for a ride up in the first level) it gets pretty fun.  The animation is appealing and the physics and momentum of the game give it polish along the lines of Mario or Sonic.  For all the platformers that are out there, few deal with physics in as good a way as the two big mascots, so it's nice to play around with it here.  Perhaps the best part for me is that it's actually a horror platformer that's PLAYABLE on the system - unlike NIGHT CREATURES, which has neverending respawning enemies and cheap deaths galore, this one gives you plenty of life and time to explore.  Looking forward to getting further in this game in the future.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/28/2015, 10:40 PM
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1CC'd Gate of Thunder. Felt pretty good, though the game on the whole is very easy - at least on Normal difficulty. Devil is pretty chaotic; I don't know if I have the patience for it.

This game is good. Not Thunder Force III "easy but excellent" good, but close. It sometimes is a little self-indulgent showing off its graphics at the expense of slow, uneventful sections where you stand still (sometimes without having to shoot anything!). Bosses look great but have pretty pitiful attack patterns (usually 1, sometimes 2 easy-to-dodge salvos). All in all though it's a very likable game.
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Post by: technozombie on 12/30/2015, 05:30 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 12/28/2015, 10:40 PM(http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/Emperor_Phoenix/Shoot-em-up%20Scores/gateofthunder_1cc_12.28%201_zpsqamidxla.jpg)

1CC'd Gate of Thunder. Felt pretty good, though the game on the whole is very easy - at least on Normal difficulty. Devil is pretty chaotic; I don't know if I have the patience for it.

This game is good. Not Thunder Force III "easy but excellent" good, but close. It sometimes is a little self-indulgent showing off its graphics at the expense of slow, uneventful sections where you stand still (sometimes without having to shoot anything!). Bosses look great but have pretty pitiful attack patterns (usually 1, sometimes 2 easy-to-dodge salvos). All in all though it's a very likable game.
I can get to the 3rd boss without dieing and then I use up most of my lives on him.  Any advice?
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Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NecroPhile on 12/30/2015, 06:01 PM
If you're playing on normal and get to him with the options and either the green or red weapons, he's easy: stay near the floor between the center bit and side arm things, hitting him with the angled option fire when the center bit drops; the big balls will pass above you, so all you have to dodge is the blue star projectile fired after the bit drop.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/30/2015, 06:55 PM
The boss fires so few shots that you can snuggle up right next to his weak point, dodge the incoming shots from his arms, and then move to the opposite side once he changes positions - flipping your options will make quick work of him. He dies in seconds.

Also, the red missile is the strongest weapon in the game by far. If possible, use just that (or the blue laser) on bosses. The wave is too weak to be relied upon in the latter half of the game, except for swarms of weaker enemies.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: jtucci31 on 12/30/2015, 07:28 PM
For that boss, when it comes time to hit him when he's firing the blue projectiles, I'll wedge myself in between the pillars and go to the very top. The blue/red shot can destroy it pretty quickly and if yout ship is all the way up you won't get hit by the blue projectiles, you'll just need to duck out of there when it all starts moving


What he said too ^^^
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: technozombie on 12/30/2015, 08:23 PM
It's been a few months since I played. I'll try this advice out soon.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: grolt on 01/01/2016, 02:40 PM
Have been playing quite a bit of VEIGUES TACTICAL GLADIATOR lately.  When you initially look at the game, it looks like it would be incredibly cumbersome with the big sprites and limited character movement, but once you settle into the game and accustom yourself to the interesting (but expansive!) control system it really becomes a deep and satisfying playing experience.  I love the strategy in choosing how you upgrade your gladiator dude, and the multiple strategies you can use when attacking bosses and enemies.  There are multiple ways to approach each level, using close range left arm attacks, firing away from a corner using your right arm, or aiming away with the chest cannon.  Then there's all the physics of timing jumps and hovering and all that.  It's really a surprisingly good game that doesn't have a lot of peers when it comes to the style and gameplay.  Can anyone tell me if there are any other kinds of games like this or any spiritual sequels or other games from the developer on the PC Engine or otherwise?
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 01/01/2016, 04:58 PM
For auto-scrolling mech games, I think Data East did it best with Wolf Fang - which is available for a costly Sega Saturn port, or for cheap on PSN (and I think the PS1 port is considered superior).

For non-auto-scrolling mech sidescrollers, the best for my money are Masaya's Leynos/Valken series. with Assault Suits Valken (SFC) being one of the highlights of the 16bit generation.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 01/01/2016, 08:42 PM
Quote from: grolt on 01/01/2016, 02:40 PMHave been playing quite a bit of VEIGUES TACTICAL GLADIATOR lately.  When you initially look at the game, it looks like it would be incredibly cumbersome with the big sprites and limited character movement, but once you settle into the game and accustom yourself to the interesting (but expansive!) control system it really becomes a deep and satisfying playing experience.  I love the strategy in choosing how you upgrade your gladiator dude, and the multiple strategies you can use when attacking bosses and enemies.  There are multiple ways to approach each level, using close range left arm attacks, firing away from a corner using your right arm, or aiming away with the chest cannon.  Then there's all the physics of timing jumps and hovering and all that.  It's really a surprisingly good game that doesn't have a lot of peers when it comes to the style and gameplay.  Can anyone tell me if there are any other kinds of games like this or any spiritual sequels or other games from the developer on the PC Engine or otherwise?
I agree. It is a surprisingly satisfying experience that offers a few different choices/strategies for attacking different enemies. The physics actually work and don't seem nearly as cumbersome as one would expect. It does not feel overwhelming/unmanageable to switch between weapons/dodging/hovering/etc.

I just wish it offered a higher difficulty setting.

Play Browning (PCE CD) and cry.  Browning is a flawed game that should have been significantly better...if only it had borrowed elements of Veigues!

TRIVIA: I love hovering, chest cannon and dodging in Veigues.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 01/01/2016, 11:22 PM
Browning is what happens when you spend all your time making 8 cool sprites and then forget about everything else.
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Post by: NightWolve on 01/01/2016, 11:28 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 01/01/2016, 11:22 PMBrowning is what happens when...
Darn, I thought a good poop joke was coming as I started to read that. ;)
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Post by: esteban on 01/02/2016, 11:55 AM
Browning is a "crowning" achievement...

Thank you, medical terminology...
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: grolt on 01/02/2016, 03:05 PM
Thanks for the little lesson, Ing and esteban.  Definitely will seek some of that stuff out - love me my Saturn so I'll try to find a decently priced Wolf Fang there.

I get VEIGUES a little rest because SOLDIER BLADE showed up in the mail and I had to pop that in.  So far it's great.  Hudson really does a good job tweaking the formula just enough with the SOLDIER series to make the next entry feel fresh but still familiar.  Endless continues sure helps, and I think that's the way to do it - let someone continue to tackle the level from the beginning until they master it rather than forcing them to slog through the previous levels again only to get stymied on that same level again.  The difficulty is such where, like R-Type, if you spend enough time learning the patterns you can position yourself in the later levels to eek through.  Tons of variety in enemies and attack patterns, each boss is different and full of surprises, and each level does something interesting with the background and setting to keep things from getting stale.  What a great series!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: technozombie on 01/02/2016, 09:32 PM
Just finished Dynastic Hero, thanks again for those who made it possible for me to play it.  I had never really thought about how it was a Metroidvania type of game, before Castlevania ever started doing it. I guess Metroidworld isn't as catchy as Metroidvania. I definitely had a good time playing, but I think I liked Dragon's Curse a bit better.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: grolt on 01/03/2016, 03:09 PM
Quote from: technozombie on 01/02/2016, 09:32 PMI definitely had a good time playing, but I think I liked Dragon's Curse a bit better.
Agreed.  I really admire the level design in Dragon's Curse, how you can go through the same little world 5 different times and get a different experience each time based on what form you're currently sporting.  By comparison, Dynastic Hero is more of a polished Wonder Boy in Monster Land, solid but pretty straightforward.  For me, Dragon's Curse is one of the best platformers ever made.


Finished SOLDIER BLADE today.  What a kickass game.  I was able to do pretty well at it, but Stage 6 really took it to me for hours until I could finally figure out the end boss there.  Thank god for the power shots and the invincibility kamikazes!  Once I made it to the final boss rush stage it was relatively a cakewalk in comparison, with really the first boss being the most challenging.  Loved the game and the difficulty - it was just right.  To my surprise the Challenge Mode is a real great time too - a whole other level that's just filled with easy things to blast away.  With the extra modes and the score save function (don't know why more games didn't utilize this from the get go with the TurboBooster), this shooter has the most polish on the Turbo from all the games I've tried thus far.

I was never much of a shooter fan before I really started to dive deep (literally in Deep Blue!) into the TG-16 library, but now they're some of my favorite games and I can't seem to get enough.  I'm addicted - help!
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Post by: Gypsy on 01/04/2016, 07:07 PM
Fired up Cosmic Fantasy 2. It's pretty much what I expected.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Dangeross on 01/05/2016, 01:01 PM
First Post, thanks for letting me in the community.

I never had or played a TG16 growing up so now at 38 I finally snagged one. I did an A/V mod right away and that worked great but had issues with the controller not working all of the time. If I wiggled the connector it would work sometimes so I assumed it was the port and did all kinds of fixes and testing. In the end a pin inside the controller end was broken so it only made contact once in a while hence the wiggling.

Anyway I ordered a new controller and I am currently waiting to get it, I got to play about 10 minutes of Legendary Axe and can't wait to play through it. I'm really excited to have an entire pool of games I know nothing about really, I currently only have 6 games (Legendary Axe, Order of the Griffon, Victory Run, Keith Courage, Space Harrier, and Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf)

Any recommendations for games to try and find?

Thanks
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Post by: MNKyDeth on 01/05/2016, 01:15 PM
Quote from: Dangeross on 01/05/2016, 01:01 PMAny recommendations for games to try and find?

Thanks
Btw, welcome to the forum.

What type of games are you mostly into, there are a ton of great games. But if you want to focus on a certain area/type of game, it might help to know your interests. :)
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Post by: ginoscope on 01/05/2016, 01:19 PM
Quote from: Dangeross on 01/05/2016, 01:01 PMFirst Post, thanks for letting me in the community.

I never had or played a TG16 growing up so now at 38 I finally snagged one. I did an A/V mod right away and that worked great but had issues with the controller not working all of the time. If I wiggled the connector it would work sometimes so I assumed it was the port and did all kinds of fixes and testing. In the end a pin inside the controller end was broken so it only made contact once in a while hence the wiggling.

Anyway I ordered a new controller and I am currently waiting to get it, I got to play about 10 minutes of Legendary Axe and can't wait to play through it. I'm really excited to have an entire pool of games I know nothing about really, I currently only have 6 games (Legendary Axe, Order of the Griffon, Victory Run, Keith Courage, Space Harrier, and Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf)

Any recommendations for games to try and find?

Thanks
Hey there and welcome to the forum.  If you want to know more about games I would recommend checking out this youtube channel.  It's from one of our members and he does a great job reviewing games for the TG16/PCE.

https://www.youtube.com/user/spida1a (https://www.youtube.com/user/spida1a)
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Post by: Dangeross on 01/05/2016, 01:19 PM
I'm into RPG's and action/adventure type games mostly.
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Post by: gheebee on 01/05/2016, 06:42 PM
Just finished playing a bit of Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair and managed to make it to level 14. I got a bit farther than I've ever gotten before but it always seems like I lose the majority of my lives in this game around the same time. Like it doesn't matter how good I'm doing or where I am, if I die then I'll usually die again not long after. The game is frustrating but in spite of this it is probably my most played CD game. They really did a good job on this one, especially on the music but the graphics are nice too.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 01/05/2016, 08:33 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 01/05/2016, 06:42 PMJust finished playing a bit of Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair and managed to make it to level 14. I got a bit farther than I've ever gotten before but it always seems like I lose the majority of my lives in this game around the same time. Like it doesn't matter how good I'm doing or where I am, if I die then I'll usually die again not long after. The game is frustrating but in spite of this it is probably my most played CD game. They really did a good job on this one, especially on the music but the graphics are nice too.
If you don't become frustrated, there are so many weapon pickups that you can easily get back into the game.

Of course, I know that the game is challenging...it took me YEARS to beat the damn game ;)
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Post by: technozombie on 01/05/2016, 08:44 PM
Quote from: Dangeross on 01/05/2016, 01:19 PMI'm into RPG's and action/adventure type games mostly.
Neutopia, Dragon's Curse, and Dungeon Explorer are all great games in the action / adventure style. If you get a CD add-on or a Duo there are a lot more options for RPGs.
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Post by: grolt on 01/05/2016, 11:45 PM
Quote from: Dangeross on 01/05/2016, 01:19 PMI'm into RPG's and action/adventure type games mostly.
Try the Quest modes in WORLD COURT TENNIS and FINAL LAP TWIN. Both cool twists on the RPG and some of the cheapest games on the system.  DOUBLE DUNGEONS is another cheap RPG (dungeon crawler) that has a fun split-screen 2-player mode. As was said earlier though, most of the good RPGs like Ys, Dragon Slayer, Cosmic Fantasy 2, Exile, Dungeon Explorer 2, Dynastic Hero, etc. are on the TG-CD.
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Post by: Bardoly on 01/06/2016, 05:27 AM
dangeross Welcome to Pcenginefx!
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/06/2016, 10:15 AM
Played some Avenger last night....played it WAY longer than I intended too!
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Post by: Dangeross on 01/06/2016, 10:29 AM
Thanks for the suggestions, I'm going to look into a Turbo Duo in the future, I have ordered a Ted to fill the gap in my collection and hopefully my controller gets here today, I'm excited.
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Post by: gheebee on 01/06/2016, 04:38 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/05/2016, 08:33 PMIf you don't become frustrated, there are so many weapon pickups that you can easily get back into the game.

Of course, I know that the game is challenging...it took me YEARS to beat the damn game ;)
Lots of weapons but not enough chances for extra lives! :] I think it will be a long time before I give up on this one because I have been determined to beat it ever since I started playing it.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 01/06/2016, 04:46 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/06/2016, 10:15 AMPlayed some Avenger last night....played it WAY longer than I intended too!
I like the damn game. Nothing special...but the soundtrack. I dig it. And I am starved for shootemups.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 01/09/2016, 12:59 AM
I "managed" a 1CC of Spriggan today. Fun game that is way too easy on Normal. Easy enough for me to beat it, I suppose. The higher difficulties are a bit more rewarding though they lack the oomph that Super Aleste's Tricky and Wild difficulties give to that game.

Still, pretty high-quality.

Also played a little more Super Darius II. It feels like sprite flicker makes boss bullets disappear, which really throws off my game in a way I don't like. The zoomed-in play-field makes some enemies and attacks difficult to anticipate in a needlessly frustrating way.

Also some more Travel Eple... Game's wearing thin on me. Maybe it's having to replay the entire chapter if you lose to a boss, and going through sloppy map after sloppy map with goofy AI.
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Post by: gheebee on 01/14/2016, 08:07 PM
After many, many hours of playing and much anger, I finally beat Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair! It was a close call as I was on the last life of my last continue when I finally killed the second form of the final boss. For a second I thought there was more after that but I was very relieved when I found that all I had to do was walk forward and pick up the legendary items. I know I already posted in the other thread but I'm pretty pleased with myself right now... :]
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Post by: synbiosfan on 01/14/2016, 08:12 PM
Played a little Splatterhouse Chrome. I'd like to beat it sometime ](*,)
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Post by: esteban on 01/15/2016, 01:26 AM
Quote from: gheebee on 01/14/2016, 08:07 PMAfter many, many hours of playing and much anger, I finally beat Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair! It was a close call as I was on the last life of my last continue when I finally killed the second form of the final boss. For a second I thought there was more after that but I was very relieved when I found that all I had to do was walk forward and pick up the legendary items. I know I already posted in the other thread but I'm pretty pleased with myself right now... :]
It took me a long, long time to 1CC Monster Lair.

It feels great to beat the damn game.

:)
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Post by: gheebee on 01/15/2016, 01:23 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/15/2016, 01:26 AMIt feels great to beat the damn game.

:)
It really does, now I can focus on other aspects of the game without thinking so much about beating it. Going to work on playing as player 2 and not relying on rockets so much for the bosses.
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Post by: gheebee on 01/15/2016, 04:33 PM
Just beat Bonk III: Bonk's Big Adventure. The first time I tried this game I didn't really think much of it for some reason but now that I've taken some time to do more than just check it out I'd say that it was a pretty good game, really easy (I had like 19 lives left when it was over...) but still pretty good and a worthy entry into the series. The big and small powerups seemed kind of stupid at first and I thought they would make the game less enjoyable but I grew to like them enough, you mostly use them to find secrets and get hard to reach items and they're both plentiful and will respawn if you mess up and/or actually need them. For some reason I pictured them making the game less enjoyable. The levels seemed a bit bigger than the other games and had a lot more secrets to find, on some levels I felt almost like I had spent as much time playing bonus games as I did the level itself. Love the floating floret sprung game too even though it, just like the rest of the game, is pretty easy.
Thanks again, Turbob Express!
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Post by: geise on 01/16/2016, 09:23 PM
Boxy Boy.  At level 72 now.  BTW this has been ongoing since right around xmas :lol:
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Post by: NecroPhile on 01/18/2016, 11:03 AM
Quote from: geise on 01/16/2016, 09:23 PMBoxy Boy.  At level 72 now.  BTW this has been ongoing since right around xmas :lol:
Only 178 levels to go!  :mrgreen:
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/18/2016, 06:38 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2016, 04:46 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/06/2016, 10:15 AMPlayed some Avenger last night....played it WAY longer than I intended too!
I like the damn game. Nothing special...but the soundtrack. I dig it. And I am starved for shootemups.
I'll tell you what....I'd even go so far as to say I REALLY like it  8) . Great tunes, I like the selectable power ups (I'm a rockets/missle man, but I also haven't gotten past level 6, sooo....), and I kinda like the unique way your ship fires slightly left or right as you move. I picked up a ton of shooters after Christmas (thanks to eBay gift cards and some guy apparently cleaning out his collection at a fortuitous time) and Avenger is one of my favs so far.

On the "not favs" list": Power Gate! Eww. Just eww. I found redeeming qualities even in P-47, but not Power Gate.

Been playing Bikkuriman World lately, pretty fun, though I admit I pretty much suck at it. I went for a walkthrough once I realized how much time I was wasting buying power ups which I had no idea the purpose of.
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Post by: esteban on 01/18/2016, 11:56 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/18/2016, 06:38 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2016, 04:46 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/06/2016, 10:15 AMPlayed some Avenger last night....played it WAY longer than I intended too!
I like the damn game. Nothing special...but the soundtrack. I dig it. And I am starved for shootemups.
I'll tell you what....I'd even go so far as to say I REALLY like it  8) . Great tunes, I like the selectable power ups (I'm a rockets/missle man, but I also haven't gotten past level 6, sooo....), and I kinda like the unique way your ship fires slightly left or right as you move. I picked up a ton of shooters after Christmas (thanks to eBay gift cards and some guy apparently cleaning out his collection at a fortuitous time) and Avenger is one of my favs so far.

On the "not favs" list": Power Gate! Eww. Just eww. I found redeeming qualities even in P-47, but not Power Gate.

Been playing Bikkuriman World lately, pretty fun, though I admit I pretty much suck at it. I went for a walkthrough once I realized how much time I was wasting buying power ups which I had no idea the purpose of.
Yes, I like the unique way your bullet stream leans left/right. 

There is a game like Power Gate, but better, IMHO: Hawk F-123.

It is NOT a great game...kinda more akin to a budget game...but for some reason I find it slightly charming.

Plus, I thought it would be really easy and I found it challenging.

Some occasionally inspired tunes. OK, maybe one one slightly interesting tune.

Why am I telling you all of this? Because you are crazy like me and tried to find something good in Power Gate. That's why.

You are a desperate masochist for shootemups.

:)
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Post by: EmperorIng on 01/19/2016, 12:35 AM
It was watching videos of Avenger that I realized how many shooter games with helicopters do that "lean left to right" gimmick: Gyrodine, Thunder Dragon, Under Defeat... It must be like a rule if you make a heli shmup.  :wink:

OT: Playing Super Raiden and Xevious Fardraut Densetsu. Xevious FD surprised me with how good it is, but I don't know if having stages that are longer than some entire shmups is good for repeat play.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/19/2016, 09:36 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/18/2016, 11:56 PMYes, I like the unique way your bullet stream leans left/right. 

There is a game like Power Gate, but better, IMHO: Hawk F-123.

It is NOT a great game...kinda more akin to a budget game...but for some reason I find it slightly charming.

Plus, I thought it would be really easy and I found it challenging.

Some occasionally inspired tunes. OK, maybe one one slightly interesting tune.

Why am I telling you all of this? Because you are crazy like me and tried to find something good in Power Gate. That's why.

You are a desperate masochist for shootemups.

:)
Ha! Hawk-123  is one I don't have, and I have a SHIT TON of shooterto put some time into before I go looking again, but I'll keep it in mind. Shootemups is why I  finally branched out from Turbo into PC Engine (though there are some good PCE action games too for sure).

I tried playing 'Legion' for the first time last night....I started it kinda late and can't say I gave it much time, but my early impressions were not good. Hell I had lost three ships before the freaking voiceover had even stopped in level 1. Man that is distracting.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 01/19/2016, 10:27 AM
Legion is usually ranked as one of the worst shooters on the system, so I don't think you're missing much (outside of the cheesy voice-over) if you skip it.

Also, Hawk F-123 is just Power Gate with redbook audio. I would imagine if you don't like Power Gate, Hawk F-123 is not going to change your mind!

I was playing Hana Taaka Daka last night. I feel a bit middling about the game. Lovely graphics, but stages are paced slowly, your hitbox becomes comically large, and I am not a fan of games where you can't use autofire because of an over-emphasized charge shot. There are some neat weapons and ideas (particularly love the flying castle stage), but it gets sore on the thumb to constantly be holding down to charge shots because larger enemies are too tough otherwise.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/19/2016, 11:19 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 01/19/2016, 10:27 AMLegion is usually ranked as one of the worst shooters on the system, so I don't think you're missing much (outside of the cheesy voice-over) if you skip it.

Also, Hawk F-123 is just Power Gate with redbook audio. I would imagine if you don't like Power Gate, Hawk F-123 is not going to change your mind!

I was playing Hana Taaka Daka last night. I feel a bit middling about the game. Lovely graphics, but stages are paced slowly, your hitbox becomes comically large, and I am not a fan of games where you can't use autofire because of an over-emphasized charge shot. There are some neat weapons and ideas (particularly love the flying castle stage), but it gets sore on the thumb to constantly be holding down to charge shots because larger enemies are too tough otherwise.
The Legion voice over in level one alone was cracking me up. That is some high melodrama acting for a shooter game.

Will keep that in mind on Hawk.

I agree 100% on charge shot games (over emphasized or not). I'm an auto fire man--I mean fer crissakes it's built into the controller. I play R-type (somewhat poorly, I will admit) with no charge shots. Luckily (?) Hana Taaka Daka looks to be out of my price range anyway.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/19/2016, 11:32 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 01/19/2016, 12:35 AMIt was watching videos of Avenger that I realized how many shooter games with helicopters do that "lean left to right" gimmick: Gyrodine, Thunder Dragon, Under Defeat... It must be like a rule if you make a heli shmup.  :wink:

OT: Playing Super Raiden and Xevious Fardraut Densetsu. Xevious FD surprised me with how good it is, but I don't know if having stages that are longer than some entire shmups is good for repeat play.
I think Tiger Heli breaks the rule!  :D
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Post by: ginoscope on 01/19/2016, 11:37 AM
I been playing Valis II and I need some tips for stage 5.  This stage is frustrating me with those annoying spike balls.

I made it as far as the mid boss lizard with the sword.  My energy was so low I didn't last long against him.

Any tips?
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Post by: esteban on 01/19/2016, 04:51 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/19/2016, 11:19 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 01/19/2016, 10:27 AMLegion is usually ranked as one of the worst shooters on the system, so I don't think you're missing much (outside of the cheesy voice-over) if you skip it.

Also, Hawk F-123 is just Power Gate with redbook audio. I would imagine if you don't like Power Gate, Hawk F-123 is not going to change your mind!

I was playing Hana Taaka Daka last night. I feel a bit middling about the game. Lovely graphics, but stages are paced slowly, your hitbox becomes comically large, and I am not a fan of games where you can't use autofire because of an over-emphasized charge shot. There are some neat weapons and ideas (particularly love the flying castle stage), but it gets sore on the thumb to constantly be holding down to charge shots because larger enemies are too tough otherwise.
The Legion voice over in level one alone was cracking me up. That is some high melodrama acting for a shooter game.

Will keep that in mind on Hawk.

I agree 100% on charge shot games (over emphasized or not). I'm an auto fire man--I mean fer crissakes it's built into the controller. I play R-type (somewhat poorly, I will admit) with no charge shots. Luckily (?) Hana Taaka Daka looks to be out of my price range anyway.
Damn it, Emperor ruined Hawk F-123 for you. Of course, what I did (deceptively promote Hawk F-123) could be considered cruel...so maybe he did the right thing.

Maybe.

LEGION: OK, I still haven't really played this game much. Someone (cccovell?) once explained that although Legion gets a bad reputation, it is a fundamentally misunderstood game. Kinda like how Deep Blue, another grossly misunderstood game, requires a non-standard strategy/philosophy (i.e., don't try to kill everything).

I don't know. I still haven't given Deep Blue (yet) another chance to win me over. I doubt I'll be playing Legion this week to give it another chance, either.

We shall see.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/20/2016, 07:27 AM
I'm gonna watch out for you Esteban!  :-k

I tried Legion again last night, I was determined to give it a shot....this game is so MOTHER&$%#&#( cheap, on level one!!!!! I'll try to adapt my style but...damn! CHEAP!
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Post by: esteban on 01/20/2016, 06:46 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/20/2016, 07:27 AMI'm gonna watch out for you Esteban!  :-k

I tried Legion again last night, I was determined to give it a shot....this game is so MOTHER&$%#&#( cheap, on level one!!!!! I'll try to adapt my style but...damn! CHEAP!
It's a "dodge-em-up"...
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/25/2016, 10:22 AM
Jeez how long is Avenger? I was mistaken, I had not gotten to level 6. I have JUST gotten to the end of level 5 last night...and (without using cheats) it looks like there are at least two upgrade slots left. So at least two more levels?


BTW, just for the fuck of it I tried playing Final Lap Twin last night with a PS2 racing wheel, run through a PS2 to Turbografx converter, that I then ran into a Turbob to PC engine converter cable, and finally into my Duo.

It actually sort of worked, except the pedals. Can't get them to work (which kind of kills it). And oh yeah, you have to turn the wheel like a MADMAN to get ANY response. Maybe I'll try another wheel tonight, I have three. The operative element seems to actually be beer--because at the time this seemed like a good idea.
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Post by: Warbucks on 01/25/2016, 03:03 PM
Playing some Bloody Wolf
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Post by: martinine on 01/25/2016, 04:07 PM
Finally finished Cosmic Fantasy 2 during Winter Storm Jonas. Luckily no power outages. I played about mid-way through and accidentally started a new game (back last May), which (bad design) erases all old saves. Having turbo on the buttons while choosing didn't help. It jus blew through the "Are you sure?" Screen.

Overall, there are some things I found terribly tedious, and I love old JRPGs. For instance, I've played through Dragon Warrior twice in 2015. But, my judgement may be clouded by the fact I had to restart.

So for what it's worth, I think Y's Book 1 & 2, did amazing work at the same time this was released. CF2 has some good moments, there are just some slow parts in between. I blame Victor Ireland. I bet the Japanese version leveled more quickly or something. That being said, at the time of release, CF2 was amazing, and I remember being so stoked to play it. Maybe 20 years of waiting built me up for a fall, but I think the game is mediocre. The menu system drives me nuts. Graphics are impressive. Story is average, but not bad. Music overall is fantastic, but the fight music is grating. Thoughts?
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Post by: chemdream on 01/26/2016, 12:55 PM
I've been addicted to Bomberman '94 lately. The music is constantly stuck in my head now.
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Post by: martinine on 01/26/2016, 07:18 PM
Bomberman '94 is fantastic!!!
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Post by: grolt on 01/26/2016, 11:16 PM
Have been busy but managed to get a few minutes in of Cratermaze. Easy game but fun with the variety and upgradeability of all the power ups. I always consider Turbo to be the king of shooters, but when you look at Crater, Chew Man Fu, Splash Lake, and the Bombermans, it was pretty damn good at the top down puzzlers too!
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Post by: esteban on 01/27/2016, 08:23 AM
Quote from: grolt on 01/26/2016, 11:16 PMHave been busy but managed to get a few minutes in of Cratermaze. Easy game but fun with the variety and upgradeability of all the power ups. I always consider Turbo to be the king of shooters, but when you look at Crater, Chew Man Fu, Splash Lake, and the Bombermans, it was pretty damn good at the top down puzzlers too!
Le Batman
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/27/2016, 08:56 AM
Played some Space Invaders last night....what I assume was the "classic mode" selection on the left was pretty damn boring but the right hand option on the title screen for like a remixed/new graphics version (with power ups!) is pretty fun.
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Post by: RSS on 01/27/2016, 11:39 AM
Power Sports - Training mode. Shooting -  Clay pigeon shooting
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Post by: esteban on 01/27/2016, 04:11 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/27/2016, 08:56 AMPlayed some Space Invaders last night....what I assume was the "classic mode" selection on the left was pretty damn boring but the right hand option on the title screen for like a remixed/new graphics version (with power ups!) is pretty fun.
Classic mode sucks.

It's the updated version that is totally fun.  :)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/28/2016, 09:46 AM
Definitely Esteban. Love the power ups in the updated mode, and how much faster it plays...I really hate the diagonal shots the enemies now throw at you though.
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Post by: spawnshop on 02/06/2016, 05:00 PM
Been playing Sidearms and Aero Blasters.   I'm not very good at both....haha.
Sidearms is cool, but crazy hectic.  I like Aero Blaster better though.
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Post by: martinine on 02/06/2016, 09:12 PM
I played Aeroblasters last night. Pretty tough. I remember thinking it was SO hard when I was a kid. My buddy bought Aeroblasters and I bought Sidearms the same day. I was jealous. The parallax is awesome in Aeroblasters. I STILL can't beat Sidearms.

On a side note, I've been playing a lot of Gate of Thunder. So good. Just like everyone, I wish the background music was louder.
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Post by: esteban on 02/07/2016, 11:15 AM
Quote from: martinine on 02/06/2016, 09:12 PMI played Aeroblasters last night. Pretty tough. I remember thinking it was SO hard when I was a kid. My buddy bought Aeroblasters and I bought Sidearms the same day. I was jealous. The parallax is awesome in Aeroblasters. I STILL can't beat Sidearms.

On a side note, I've been playing a lot of Gate of Thunder. So good. Just like everyone, I wish the background music was louder.
Quote from: spawnshop on 02/06/2016, 05:00 PMBeen playing Sidearms and Aero Blasters.   I'm not very good at both....haha.
Sidearms is cool, but crazy hectic.  I like Aero Blaster better though.
They are both challenging games, and I like shootemups.

So don't feel bad if it takes a lot of practice with both games.

:)
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Post by: gusmoney on 02/08/2016, 11:15 PM
Quote from: spawnshop on 02/06/2016, 05:00 PMBeen playing Sidearms... Sidearms is cool, but crazy hectic.
I cannot put Sidearms down, nice title.  Graphics are top notch.  The box art is glued into my mind for whatever reason when I play this. 

I have also been playing Ryukyu.  Nice little poker puzzler.  Those guys at FACE make some damn fine games and can turn anything into a puzzle (money, cards, etc).
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 02/10/2016, 01:49 PM
Quote from: gusmoney on 02/08/2016, 11:15 PMI cannot put Sidearms down, nice title.  Graphics are top notch.  The box art is glued into my mind for whatever reason when I play this. 
Probably because of the shiny, chromed crotch of the protagonist.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 02/10/2016, 02:22 PM
Giving up on Shubibinman 2. Anything less than a charge-shot is useless (a pet peeve of mine in action platformers). Your bullets are so small that it's a wonder you will hit anything. Two slow auto-scrolling stages in a row further kills any sense of momentum. Followed by... more stages with slow auto-scrolling segments.

If someone wants it take it off my hands in my sales thread.  8)

At least the third game, for as painfully easy as it is, is fun to play.

Also playing Hellfire S. Why would the default setting be "Easy", and only go up to "Normal"? Normal isn't even that hard! A neat thing others pointed out to me is that if you destroy a power-up carrier with your back-shot, it releases three power-up or bonus icons instead of one. It forces you to plan on back-shooting them for maximum effectiveness and points gain.

I'm having fun with it, though my gut feeling is that the Genesis/MD port is the stronger game.
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Post by: escarioth on 02/10/2016, 08:14 PM
took quite a break from TG16 for some months.
(too much of usual routine stuff)  ](*,)

BUT tryed at last Neutopia for the first time and i LIKE it.
zelda similarities are fun to spot  :dance:
and i didnt know you could save on intern memory ! :D :D :D

i'm pretty sure everybody knows about the game already but if you dont give it a try :)
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 02/10/2016, 11:05 PM
Oops, wrong thread. But to answer it properly, I've been playing Soldier Blade again. Just a super fun romp through and through.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 02/11/2016, 04:40 PM
Quote from: escarioth on 02/10/2016, 08:14 PMtook quite a break from TG16 for some months.
(too much of usual routine stuff)  ](*,)
Yeah whenever school starts back up for me after the new year I get pretty busy and my turbo-time decreases. I have to make more of an effort to give myself the time.
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 02/11/2016, 09:10 PM
I just beat Cadash for the first time, with Fighter.

Now to go through with the other characters.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 02/11/2016, 09:19 PM
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 02/11/2016, 09:10 PMI just beat Cadash for the first time, with Fighter.

Now to go through with the other characters.
Nice, Mage & Priest were my faves, Ninja was really good to play through it with also - if I recall he makes it pretty easy.  I gotta do another playthrough soon myself!
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 02/11/2016, 10:41 PM
Also been playing Shinobi.

It's really hard, giving it the arcade feel!
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Post by: Bloufo on 02/12/2016, 12:06 PM
Playing a bit of World Class Baseball. It's solid. Having fun with it.

For my next Turbo sports fix I reckon I'll give Hit the Ice a go.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 02/13/2016, 03:04 PM
I had some friends over last night and today and we got through about 5 or 6 dungeons in DE. We suck and keep having to type in passwords, but it's been a lot of fun! I hope they continue to like it so we can beat it as a collective group. Figuring out that certain characters can heal if you look at each other is VERY helpful
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Post by: ginoscope on 02/13/2016, 03:40 PM
Been killing a lot of time modding my tg16 but I been playing dragon slayer and last alert.

Last alert is epic lol...classic horrible dub.
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/13/2016, 09:25 PM
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 02/11/2016, 10:41 PMAlso been playing Shinobi.

It's really hard, giving it the arcade feel!
I'm pretty sure that the PC Engine port is the best version of the game after the arcade original.  Excellent port.
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Post by: spawnshop on 02/13/2016, 09:44 PM
Tonight i was playing Ordyne, Bravoman, Dragon Spirit, and Time Cruise.

Time Cruise is cool if you just want to chill....had a lot of fun with it.
Bravoman just plain sucks.  The controls are horrible.
Dragon Spirit is a lot of fun, but I'm not too good at it.  Couldn't even get past lvl 1!  Haha!

I was playing Ordyne the most.  Was a ton of fun.  Think i only got to stage 3 or 4, but it was a blast.  I like the feel of it.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/13/2016, 10:23 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/11/2016, 04:40 PM
Quote from: escarioth on 02/10/2016, 08:14 PMtook quite a break from TG16 for some months.
(too much of usual routine stuff)  ](*,)
Yeah whenever school starts back up for me after the new year I get pretty busy and my turbo-time decreases. I have to make more of an effort to give myself the time.
I've been pretty burnt out on the turbo and have been enjoying some black flag (and AC rogue) for the past couple of weeks. I enjoy the mix of assassin and pirate gameplay! I'll probably get lynched for saying that haha

I have put in some quick playthroughs of bonk 2 and ninja spirit though.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 02/13/2016, 11:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/13/2016, 10:23 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/11/2016, 04:40 PM
Quote from: escarioth on 02/10/2016, 08:14 PMtook quite a break from TG16 for some months.
(too much of usual routine stuff)  ](*,)
Yeah whenever school starts back up for me after the new year I get pretty busy and my turbo-time decreases. I have to make more of an effort to give myself the time.
I've been pretty burnt out on the turbo and have been enjoying some black flag (and AC rogue) for the past couple of weeks. I enjoy the mix of assassin and pirate gameplay! I'll probably get lynched for saying that haha

I have put in some quick playthroughs of bonk 2 and ninja spirit though.
*gasp* Delete your account like the rest of them!!!
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Post by: esteban on 02/14/2016, 06:12 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/13/2016, 10:23 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/11/2016, 04:40 PM
Quote from: escarioth on 02/10/2016, 08:14 PMtook quite a break from TG16 for some months.
(too much of usual routine stuff)  ](*,)
Yeah whenever school starts back up for me after the new year I get pretty busy and my turbo-time decreases. I have to make more of an effort to give myself the time.
I've been pretty burnt out on the turbo and have been enjoying some black flag (and AC rogue) for the past couple of weeks. I enjoy the mix of assassin and pirate gameplay! I'll probably get lynched for saying that haha

I have put in some quick playthroughs of bonk 2 and ninja spirit though.
If you want "pirate action", then play Parodius :)
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Post by: grolt on 02/14/2016, 10:24 AM
Finally located a copy of Tiger Road and gave that one a shot last night. Once it got going I couldn't put it down and an hour or so later I finished it. I like those kind of action games but Bucci's review really put me off - he made it sound like one of the most difficult games ever made. Aside from some cheap Ninja Gaiden-esque enemy spawns by pits, it is a pretty easy game that rewards memorization and a little bit of strategy. As simple as the challenges were, I still really liked the upgrade component, reminding me of one of my favorite games, Kenseiden for the SMS. I liked the whole splitting the levels into screens thing, since sometimes you'd be motivated to just chug through a tough part knowing even if you die right after you will respawn at the next screen. Plenty of fun, and looking at the arcade original I think they had a better art style here that embraced an Eastern aesthetic. The arcade game, by comparison, looks more bland despite the bigger and more detailed levels and sprites. Victor Musical Industries sure put out some interesting and skilled games on the TG.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 02/14/2016, 12:03 PM
Last Blade II.  I can fly all the way to the final level no issues.  That final level just keeps hacking me down.  Every death you lose progress and growth and then you have to fight to get it back.  I'll beat it.
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Post by: esteban on 02/14/2016, 06:52 PM
Quote from: grolt on 02/14/2016, 10:24 AMFinally located a copy of Tiger Road and gave that one a shot last night. Once it got going I couldn't put it down and an hour or so later I finished it. I like those kind of action games but Bucci's review really put me off - he made it sound like one of the most difficult games ever made. Aside from some cheap Ninja Gaiden-esque enemy spawns by pits, it is a pretty easy game that rewards memorization and a little bit of strategy. As simple as the challenges were, I still really liked the upgrade component, reminding me of one of my favorite games, Kenseiden for the SMS. I liked the whole splitting the levels into screens thing, since sometimes you'd be motivated to just chug through a tough part knowing even if you die right after you will respawn at the next screen. Plenty of fun, and looking at the arcade original I think they had a better art style here that embraced an Eastern aesthetic. The arcade game, by comparison, looks more bland despite the bigger and more detailed levels and sprites. Victor Musical Industries sure put out some interesting and skilled games on the TG.
I could beat this game BITD, but it wasn't a guarantee every time. I definitely thought some parts were a bit challenging.

Recently, playing the game with my 12 year old daughter...she found it frustrating. I said, "Let me show you."

Ha! I only made it a little bit further than she did.

:)
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Post by: geise on 02/14/2016, 07:17 PM
I still have yet to beat Tiger Road.  Sounds like a challenge for next weekend when I have the time.
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Post by: grolt on 02/14/2016, 07:51 PM
Once you figure out the strategy for each part in the level it becomes pretty easy to master the moves you need to do to advance further.  It becomes especially easy once you get the Tiger attack and can pretty much just decimate enemies and bosses from that point forward.  With the doubled Tiger attack, you don't even have to move for the last boss.  Add in a pretty liberal amount of health containers and even with mistakes you should be able to work your way through the game with the 3 continues.  Using the "Backup" option, which essentially save states where you last had a game over, gives you unlimited continues, but you really shouldn't even need it.

Cool thing I found is that when you do use the "Backup" option after you finish the game, you start again on the first level but retain all of your Tiger/life powerups, which makes the first few levels especially fun since you can just plow through unscathed.  Not sure if the ending is any different after that, but I guess it wouldn't be too difficult to find out!
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/14/2016, 08:36 PM
Not gonna lie, Turbo switches are kinda essential for Tiger Road, especially the bonus stages. They are your only chance to get an upgrade and if you fail then you may as well reset.

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Post by: turboswimbz on 02/14/2016, 08:38 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/14/2016, 08:36 PMNot gonna lie, Turbo switches are kinda essential for Tiger Road, especially the bonus stages. They are your only chance to get an upgrade and if you fail then you may as well reset.
Yeah those bonus stages are so essential. but once you figure them out, it's not to bad.   I don't recall using the turbo switches anywhere else though.
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Post by: Warbucks on 02/15/2016, 04:34 AM
I'm playing Boxy Boy.. it is way better than I thought it would be.
Are there only the 20 levels?
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Post by: esteban on 02/15/2016, 05:44 AM
Quote from: Warbucks on 02/15/2016, 04:34 AMI'm playing Boxy Boy.. it is way better than I thought it would be.
Are there only the 20 levels?
222 levels
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Post by: esteban on 02/15/2016, 05:46 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/14/2016, 08:36 PMNot gonna lie, Turbo switches are kinda essential for Tiger Road, especially the bonus stages. They are your only chance to get an upgrade and if you fail then you may as well reset.
Ha! Upgrading weapons might be the piece missing from my strategy.

Also, I generally don't use auto-fire...but maybe I will have to make an exception for Tiger Road.
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Post by: Gentlegamer on 02/15/2016, 10:14 AM
I finished Cratermaze on Normal, it was really easy.

Then the game starts over on Difficult, and it seems like it's the real version of the game. More enemies, and you can fall in your own craters!
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/15/2016, 10:49 AM
Quote from: Warbucks on 02/15/2016, 04:34 AMI'm playing Boxy Boy.. it is way better than I thought it would be.
Are there only the 20 levels?
I don't know why you'd think that, as there's 250 total.  Beat the first 100 to unlock another 100, and beat those to unlock the final 50.
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Post by: Warbucks on 02/15/2016, 11:39 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/15/2016, 10:49 AM
Quote from: Warbucks on 02/15/2016, 04:34 AMI'm playing Boxy Boy.. it is way better than I thought it would be.
Are there only the 20 levels?
I don't know why you'd think that, as there's 250 total.  Beat the first 100 to unlock another 100, and beat those to unlock the final 50.
Awesome, when I was scrolling through the different levels, I only noticed 20. (I was only on level 5 at the time)
Guess I didn't scroll far enough lol
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/15/2016, 12:45 PM
It must let you see the first 20, but after that you have to beat the prior level to play the next.
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Post by: spawnshop on 02/21/2016, 12:03 PM
Finally picked up a copy of Devil's Crush and was playing that yesterday for a hour or so.   How many pinball games are there on the TG16?!   LOL!
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 02/21/2016, 12:22 PM
Quote from: spawnshop on 02/21/2016, 12:03 PMFinally picked up a copy of Devil's Crush and was playing that yesterday for a hour or so.   How many pinball games are there on the TG16?!   LOL!
Two good ones, and you have the better of the two. Alien Crush came out first and is good, but not as good.

There's also Time Cruise II, but I've never actually played it.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/21/2016, 01:25 PM
Played through dungeon explorer with the bishop. Still as good as I remember. I need to try the sequel at some point (and the snes port)

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Post by: IvanBeavkov on 02/26/2016, 01:14 PM
So thanks to wildfruit I have been playing some Panic Bomber.

I have to say this is a great puzzle game and so much fun. I also feel this game is intense in a way that other puzzle games are not. I think it is a combination of, the up tempo music, how quickly you get rows pushed up from the bottom, and the bomb explosions causing the screen to shake. It feels like you are always on the brink just waiting for the next lit red bomb to save you.

So I definitely recommend it.
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Post by: ginoscope on 02/26/2016, 02:04 PM
I been playing L-Dis and it's actually quite fun for a non super cd shooter.

Slowdown actually helped me beat one of the bosses last time I played it lol.
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Post by: DQ187 on 03/22/2016, 02:05 AM
Been playing alot of Air Zonk and Super Star Soldier. Still havnt beat either and I'm determined!  [-(

Been mixin in a little Devils Crush and Bomberman 93 in between! :P
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Post by: TurboDuo on 03/23/2016, 06:12 AM
I just recently finished dragon slayer and cosmic fantasy 2.
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Post by: ginoscope on 03/23/2016, 09:01 AM
Quote from: TurboDuo on 03/23/2016, 06:12 AMI just recently finished dragon slayer and cosmic fantasy 2.
I need to finish Dragon Slayer I been taking my time on Chapter 5 and I know I am close to the end.  Weapons are getting so expensive and it's becoming a chore to grind.  I think I need armor on one more person before I go to some tower.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on 03/23/2016, 09:07 AM
Playing some rainbow island. But my controller is acting up. Will need to get a "new" controller.
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Post by: TurboDuo on 03/23/2016, 05:11 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 03/23/2016, 09:01 AM
Quote from: TurboDuo on 03/23/2016, 06:12 AMI just recently finished dragon slayer and cosmic fantasy 2.
I need to finish Dragon Slayer I been taking my time on Chapter 5 and I know I am close to the end.  Weapons are getting so expensive and it's becoming a chore to grind.  I think I need armor on one more person before I go to some tower.
After playing Vay for the sega cd, level grinding in any other game doesn't feel to bad lol.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/23/2016, 10:37 PM
Quote from: TurboDuo on 03/23/2016, 05:11 PM
Quote from: ginoscope on 03/23/2016, 09:01 AM
Quote from: TurboDuo on 03/23/2016, 06:12 AMI just recently finished dragon slayer and cosmic fantasy 2.
I need to finish Dragon Slayer I been taking my time on Chapter 5 and I know I am close to the end.  Weapons are getting so expensive and it's becoming a chore to grind.  I think I need armor on one more person before I go to some tower.
After playing Vay for the sega cd, level grinding in any other game doesn't feel to bad lol.
I played Dragon Slayer somewhat recently and didn't think it was overly grind-y.  I played World of Warcraft for a couple of years and ever since then Nothing has felt like a grind.

Been playing Final Lap Twin lately.  RPG Racer?  Fuck yeah.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/23/2016, 10:38 PM
Made it all the way to the last level on Jackie Chans Action Kung Fu.  Didn't beat the final part where you climb the moving platforms with guys jumping on them.  That game is a treat to play, great controls, great music, not too much cheese.  Can't wait to finally beat it.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on 03/23/2016, 10:56 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/23/2016, 10:38 PMMade it all the way to the last level on Jackie Chans Action Kung Fu.  Didn't beat the final part where you climb the moving platforms with guys jumping on them.  That game is a treat to play, great controls, great music, not too much cheese.  Can't wait to finally beat it.
I have the NES port of this game.


Is it worth it getting the PCE port?

Similarly as to how the NES port of Binknis garbage when compared to the PCE port

Or more like compairing two equally fine ports. (I am blanking on an example.  Maybe robo kid for the PCE and Genesis lol?)
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/23/2016, 11:31 PM
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 03/23/2016, 10:56 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/23/2016, 10:38 PMMade it all the way to the last level on Jackie Chans Action Kung Fu.  Didn't beat the final part where you climb the moving platforms with guys jumping on them.  That game is a treat to play, great controls, great music, not too much cheese.  Can't wait to finally beat it.
I have the NES port of this game.


Is it worth it getting the PCE port?

Similarly as to how the NES port of Binknis garbage when compared to the PCE port

Or more like compairing two equally fine ports. (I am blanking on an example.  Maybe robo kid for the PCE and Genesis lol?)
Absolutely!  The NES version is great but obvious cuts were made sure to Sprite, color, and other limitations.  Get it for sure.
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Post by: esteban on 03/24/2016, 04:19 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/23/2016, 11:31 PM
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 03/23/2016, 10:56 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/23/2016, 10:38 PMMade it all the way to the last level on Jackie Chans Action Kung Fu.  Didn't beat the final part where you climb the moving platforms with guys jumping on them.  That game is a treat to play, great controls, great music, not too much cheese.  Can't wait to finally beat it.
I have the NES port of this game.


Is it worth it getting the PCE port?

Similarly as to how the NES port of Binknis garbage when compared to the PCE port

Or more like compairing two equally fine ports. (I am blanking on an example.  Maybe robo kid for the PCE and Genesis lol?)
Absolutely!  The NES version is great but obvious cuts were made sure to Sprite, color, and other limitations.  Get it for sure.
Agreed. You gotta play TG-16 version, too. :)
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Post by: grolt on 03/24/2016, 10:32 PM
I'd love to get the TG-16 version...shame how much that thing costs now. That and Neutopia II. Just crazy.
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Post by: martinine on 03/29/2016, 12:35 AM
Playing Y's Book 3. Loving it. Frame rate is weird/choppy, but strangely enough it doesn't seem to matter. Music is phenomenal!

Queued up Y's IV translated and dubbed (thanks Nightwolve, et al.) for when I finish 3. Can't wait!
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Post by: wildfruit on 03/30/2016, 06:03 AM
Quote from: martinine on 03/29/2016, 12:35 AMPlaying Ys Book 3. Loving it. Frame rate is weird/choppy, but strangely enough it doesn't seem to matter. Music is phenomenal!

Queued up Ys IV translated and dubbed (thanks Nightwolve, et al.) for when I finish 3. Can't wait!
Ys IV is awesome. Enjoy!
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Post by: martinine on 03/31/2016, 07:15 PM
Just finished Y's Book 3. Awesome fun! Onward to Book 4!
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Post by: EmperorIng on 04/10/2016, 05:44 PM
Konami time: I recently picked up Gradius II for the SCD. Despite owning the arcade game on the Saturn, the subtle changes made to the port here are quite admirable:
1) the shot limit is increased, which makes recoveries and the beginning of the game easier
2) Ripple lasers are more accurate and effective than the arcade original
3) Moais shoot more rings and can shoot offscreen, but are slower in speed
4) new stage is excellent

I haven't gotten farther than the high-speed stage, but I've been told that the zub rush at the end is more difficult, the boss rush is a mite more manageable, and the Gun Wall is more tame on account of the weaker hardware. So some things have been made trickier, whereas others have been lightened up because of running off of PCE processors. I think that overall is not too bad, since the game is plenty hard as-is. I don't know if it will convince me to let go of my Saturn collection any time soon.

I also cleared the first loop of Detana!! Twinbee, which is also another port that can boast of highly-polished Konami fine-tuning: e.g. slightly more forgiving, tweaked hitboxes, and designed well for 4:3 ratio

Final levels are very tricky, especially with all those damn bells flying everywhere.
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Post by: NightWolve on 04/11/2016, 01:05 AM
Thanks for the Gradius II SCD info, always wanted to buy an original of it. Missed a chance a year ago or so and didn't bother again cause I picked up other games and forgot, but it's still on the list.
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Post by: jenkinsmitchell on 04/23/2016, 06:21 PM
I just started Rondo of Blood this week. I also just got my first NEC system in the form of a PC duo. Not sure what I'll play after RoB, but I'm leaning toward Dungeon Explorer (which I didn't know had a 5-player option).

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Post by: ginoscope on 04/23/2016, 07:09 PM
Just beat the most annoying boss in Dragon Slayer.  I hate it when RPGs put a stupid hard boss towards the end game to prolong the game.  I'm all about the challenge but this Gaius guy was mega annoying.

Had to commit strategic suicide to get more gear but I eventually beat him.
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Post by: gatsu25 on 04/24/2016, 05:22 AM
Unfortunately I'm away from my Turbo for the time being, but if I was playing it, I want to spend more time on Time Cruise.  I absolutely love that game.  I personally enjoyed it more than Alien/Devil's Crush.  Anyone else like it that much?  Just me?
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Post by: TheClash603 on 04/24/2016, 09:48 AM
Quote from: gatsu25 on 04/24/2016, 05:22 AMUnfortunately I'm away from my Turbo for the time being, but if I was playing it, I want to spend more time on Time Cruise.  I absolutely love that game.  I personally enjoyed it more than Alien/Devil's Crush.  Anyone else like it that much?  Just me?
I might agree with you...

One week it will be my favorite pinball game, but then a week later I change my mind and prefer one of the Crush games, they are all so good I can never lock down a favorite.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/25/2016, 01:47 PM
Quote from: gatsu25 on 04/24/2016, 05:22 AMUnfortunately I'm away from my Turbo for the time being, but if I was playing it, I want to spend more time on Time Cruise.  I absolutely love that game.  I personally enjoyed it more than Alien/Devil's Crush.  Anyone else like it that much?  Just me?
All three are great, but Time Cruise is my favorite too.  The huge play field and mini-games (especially prehistoric golf) are what put it on top.
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Post by: ginoscope on 05/07/2016, 06:44 PM
Finally finished Dragon Slayer....in every RPG I always get to the end and need a break for 2-3 weeks to finish it.  Then I come back and take on the last dungeon and beat the game.  The game was decent overall even though we got it in 1992 it definitely felt like a 1990 rpg.  Good game overall but I am glad I am done with it.
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Post by: Warbucks on 05/08/2016, 12:39 PM
I am playing Jackie Chan..

Man.. I like this game more and more.

I found a couple of "Secret Levels" by accident.

Are there certain areas when they can always be accessed?
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Post by: wildfruit on 05/09/2016, 08:47 AM
Just finished Ys I. Now starting Ys II. Darm tower sucks.
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Post by: poponon on 05/10/2016, 11:14 AM
Quote from: wildfruit on 05/09/2016, 08:47 AMJust finished Ys I. Now starting Ys II. Darm tower sucks.
darm tower did suck. I think that's why ys1 is my least favourite ys so far.. and i've done 1-3, 4 snes, and 5.

I'm currently playing ys4 pc engine version with the english text and voice patch . it's awesome so far, and the work on the voice overs is great. really enjoying it. maybe i'll play ys6 or xak3 after this if i'm still in an rpg mood
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Post by: martinine on 05/16/2016, 09:22 PM
Pop,

I'm playing Y's IV right now as well. I love it. Have not played the SNES bersion but was thinking about it. By all accounts it is not so good. Thoughts?

As for Y's Book I, I loved it. Darm Tower wasn't so bad. A little confusing, but I enjoyed it. I sort of enjoy level grinding, so I might not be the best source of opinion there...

Cheers.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 05/17/2016, 10:14 AM
Just got to Darm Tower in Ys I.

Also been playing Lords of Thunder. Game is awesome on so many levels.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 05/17/2016, 10:28 AM
Pfft!  If you wussy scrubs can't handle Darm Tower, what'll you do when you get to Solomon Shrine and the Canals?  :P

Quote from: martinine on 05/16/2016, 09:22 PMI'm playing Ys IV right now as well. I love it. Have not played the SNES version but was thinking about it. By all accounts it is not so good. Thoughts?
Mask of the Sun is inferior in most every way, with meh tunes, a gimped battle system, and a smaller, blander world to explore.  It's not a bad game, though, just mediocre.  It's not as good as the PCE game, but it's still worth a look to get the 'official' story (which ain't all that different) and to compare versions.
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Post by: PukeSter on 05/18/2016, 09:34 PM
Anybody know anything about Ys V? It seems pretty cool but only the "Easy" version is translated.
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Post by: crazydean on 05/18/2016, 10:23 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2016, 10:28 AMPfft!  If you wussy scrubs can't handle Darm Tower, what'll you do when you get to Solomon Shrine and the Canals?  :P
This was so frustrating. That game need a freaking map.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 05/19/2016, 11:33 AM
Quote from: crazydean on 05/18/2016, 10:23 PMThis was so frustrating. That game need a freaking map.
Like the one that came with the retail version?  I never could've beaten it without that map.  (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/cooks_transp.gif)









Seriously, those areas can be a bit trying, but I never thought they were that hard.  At least the scenery changes and there's a few landmarks to help you know where you are, as opposed to games like Order of the Griffon where room after room looks the same.
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Post by: NightWolve on 05/19/2016, 07:16 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2016, 09:34 PMAnybody know anything about Ys V? It seems pretty cool but only the "Easy" version is translated.
Eh, I'm not impressed with it, but it is another great technical accomplishment for Gideon Zhi to have finished hacking it after being stuck on it for so many years! I'm not keen on ever playing it though given the XSEED criminal who served as the translator (Neo-Geo's one-and-only cock-flasher), so that's a bit of a sticking point for me.

As for "Easy" version, you're referring to the fact that there's another copy of the game with the "Expert" subtitle that changed the difficulty and the patch wasn't advanced to also apply to it. I guess it's not much of a priority to Gideon having finally gotten the patch out at least for the main one.

An aside, I actually gave up in the middle of "Ys IV: Mask of the Sun" [SNES] - I got a bit stuck, quit for a while, but when I returned again to figure it out, I realized how bored I had gotten with it and just didn't care anymore to beat it for the sake of beating it... It's weird, I loved my SNES growing up, but the 2 Ys titles for it don't have any special hold/appreciation on me like the PC Engine/TG-16 and the Windows PC titles. "Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys" is the superior version in every way even if Falcom marked "Mask of the Sun" as canon (which only a few Ys geeks know and care about in evaluating between the two).
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Post by: EmperorIng on 05/19/2016, 08:03 PM
Finally am trying out Magicoal. The music is top-notch, but the menu is cumbersome. I will need to really peruse Digi.K's excellent topic/guide to get a better handle on it.

I thought it was going to be a zelda open-world RPG, but it's actually (thus far) more a series of smaller arenas/areas split up as chapters.
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Post by: martinine on 05/22/2016, 10:48 PM
I'm really loving Ys IV: Dawn of Ys. Fantastic in every way.

Thanks Nightwolve for that translation. It's superb!

I just entered Darm Tower. I really like how this game has bits from the prior entires sprinkled in for fun!
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 05/23/2016, 11:35 AM
I got about 15 mins of Mysterious Song in the other night. Died 3 times between the first two towns. Decided, this was not a Saturday night/drinking beer game. That's my excuse anyway.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 05/23/2016, 05:13 PM
Finished watching the 5 episodes of Chronturbo that are up. Decided to fire up some Side Arms. I made it pretty far into the game before losing all my continues. It's definitely not as bad as Dr. S says, reminds me a lot of Section Z
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 05/26/2016, 02:06 PM
Played some Valkyrie No Densetsu when I got sick of grinding in Mysterious Song...really fun once I adjusted to the perspective for the jumps. I keep getting to the damn second level boss right as my power up wear off though...and then he tree-hands my ass to me.
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Post by: chemdream on 05/30/2016, 08:36 PM
Bomber man '94 over and over and over again...
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Post by: roflmao on 05/30/2016, 09:16 PM
Yesterday was a Turbo day for me. I spent a good chunk of time playing Gradius, Air Zonk (which I finally beat!), Devil's Crush, and Super Star Soldier. Man I suck at SSS.

Today I remembered how bad I am at Street Fighter II (once upon a time I was half decent, I swear!) and then played some Soldier Blade. Such an amazing soundtrack!
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/07/2016, 06:40 AM
I finally beat that sob Nexzr recently.

Waiting on Soldier Blade in the mail but I've got Spriggan to try and beat before that gets here.

Been having a lot of fun playing Dungeon Explorer multi-player as well.
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Post by: Dragon on 06/07/2016, 06:22 PM
Just finished playing through Ys 1-4 (thanks for your work on Dawn of Ys NightWolve, hell of a game.), and now I'm playing New Adventure Island.
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Post by: Groover on 06/09/2016, 08:48 PM
I played some Blazing Lazers, Cadash, and Bonk's Adventure today on my Turbo Express. It was a fun relaxing day.
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/10/2016, 11:17 AM
I had a lot of fun with Cyber Core last night. A tad on the easy side as shooters of this era go. The Engrish was lol.
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Post by: MasonSushi on 06/10/2016, 02:11 PM
A friend and i sat down and beat Last Alert last night in one sitting. Had a great time. Infanite continues and the fact that you dont loose your rank when uou die means you will eventually beat it given enough attempts. Now we go to pick something else to beat. I suggest everybody play the game.
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Post by: esteban on 06/10/2016, 07:24 PM
Quote from: MasonSushi on 06/10/2016, 02:11 PMA friend and i sat down and beat Last Alert last night in one sitting. Had a great time. Infanite continues and the fact that you dont loose your rank when uou die means you will eventually beat it given enough attempts. Now we go to pick something else to beat. I suggest everybody play the game.
Lots of nice little touches in this game (no spoilers) elevate it slightly above "average"....

Even though it is an average game, it seems a bit more special. And fun.

:)



Quote from: Gypsy on 06/10/2016, 11:17 AMI had a lot of fun with Cyber Core last night. A tad on the easy side as shooters of this era go. The Engrish was lol.
I don't know why, but I have always had a lot of fun playing this game (even though it SCREAMS "average" and "generic").

For example, I love the soundtrack, despite the fact that the songs repeat after a very short loop.

Anyway, it's totally more fun and enjoyable than most folks give it credit for.

:)
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Post by: rxmage on 06/11/2016, 12:00 AM
Playing Ys Book I&II.
Pissed off because I lost my saved games.
Pissed off because I am getting my ass handed to me by the mantis boss on floor 8 of the tower.
But, other than being pissed off, I am having a blast!
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/11/2016, 08:02 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/10/2016, 07:24 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/10/2016, 11:17 AMI had a lot of fun with Cyber Core last night. A tad on the easy side as shooters of this era go. The Engrish was lol.
I don't know why, but I have always had a lot of fun playing this game (even though it SCREAMS "average" and "generic").

For example, I love the soundtrack, despite the fact that the songs repeat after a very short loop.

Anyway, it's totally more fun and enjoyable than most folks give it credit for.

:)
Yeah it's by no means a great game. But it's also really cheap (I more or less just tacked it on to an order because it was $9), so not a bad starter shooter. I tend to have enough fun with most shooters to at least clear them though.
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Post by: esteban on 06/11/2016, 09:52 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/11/2016, 08:02 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/10/2016, 07:24 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/10/2016, 11:17 AMI had a lot of fun with Cyber Core last night. A tad on the easy side as shooters of this era go. The Engrish was lol.
I don't know why, but I have always had a lot of fun playing this game (even though it SCREAMS "average" and "generic").

For example, I love the soundtrack, despite the fact that the songs repeat after a very short loop.

Anyway, it's totally more fun and enjoyable than most folks give it credit for.

:)
Yeah it's by no means a great game. But it's also really cheap (I more or less just tacked it on to an order because it was $9), so not a bad starter shooter. I tend to have enough fun with most shooters to at least clear them though.
I will call it a "great" little game :)

I think that I'm a sucker for the Xevious formula, so I am biased (Xevious is not a particularly amazing game...but it's fundamental mechanics are sweet).

For example, I love Dragon Spirit, so...I have an addiction to satiate.
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/11/2016, 11:15 AM
I did enjoy Dragon Spirit too. Xevious though, that was a bit of a stinker for me.
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Post by: martinine on 06/11/2016, 11:44 AM
Quote from: rxmage on 06/11/2016, 12:00 AMPlaying Ys Book I&II.
Pissed off because I lost my saved games.
Pissed off because I am getting my ass handed to me by the mantis boss on floor 8 of the tower.
But, other than being pissed off, I am having a blast!
At least Ys 1 is pretty short, so you can get back to where you need to be.

Go grind Adol until the monsters are only giving 1-2 points. This is a Ys tactic I always employ. The bosses are much easier, sometimes with just 1 level gained.

Enjoy! I love all the Ys series.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 06/11/2016, 11:45 AM
Playing Dracula x today
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Post by: CrackTiger on 06/11/2016, 12:50 PM
Quote from: rxmage on 06/11/2016, 12:00 AMPlaying Ys Book I&II.
Pissed off because I lost my saved games.
Pissed off because I am getting my ass handed to me by the mantis boss on floor 8 of the tower.
But, other than being pissed off, I am having a blast!
Before starting over, look for passwords that will get you back close-enough to where you were.
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Post by: rxmage on 06/11/2016, 01:31 PM
Quote from: martinine on 06/11/2016, 11:44 AM
Quote from: rxmage on 06/11/2016, 12:00 AMPlaying Ys Book I&II.
Pissed off because I lost my saved games.
Pissed off because I am getting my ass handed to me by the mantis boss on floor 8 of the tower.
But, other than being pissed off, I am having a blast!
At least Ys 1 is pretty short, so you can get back to where you need to be.

Go grind Adol until the monsters are only giving 1-2 points. This is a Ys tactic I always employ. The bosses are much easier, sometimes with just 1 level gained.

Enjoy! I love all the Ys series.
Yeah, just about done with the tower now.  I wanted to complete I&II because I did the English text and audio patch for IV and am anxious to play it. 

Didn't use the codes because, frankly, I need the practice!  Plan to knock it out this weekend and start on IV hopefully.  I just love the action rpgs on the TurboGrafx!
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 06/11/2016, 05:29 PM
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190511000201im_/https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/1acd74a62a63f228c0f137276d9e135d.jpg)

Playing some Air Zonk
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/11/2016, 06:18 PM
Air Zonk is a game I'd like to get (looks really fun), but right now the price has trended in a bad way on Ebay. Probably going to end up getting a loose Japanese hu.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 06/11/2016, 08:36 PM
Yeah, you're not missing anything if you get the Japanese version
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Post by: esteban on 06/12/2016, 11:04 AM
Quote from: SoulflySolid on 06/11/2016, 08:36 PMYeah, you're not missing anything if you get the Japanese version
Actually, JP version has the original (some may argue better) character design and sprites.

YOU KNOW YOU WANT COW UDDERS.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 06/12/2016, 12:05 PM
Ah yes, the infamous cow udder censorship
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Post by: Medic_wheat on 06/12/2016, 12:50 PM
Many times I find the Japan port of a game even if released in NA is superior to the NA baring any language issues.


Final fight one the SNES?  I prefer Super Famicom no censorship. Same with Castelvania and even some PCE games.

They are also majority of the time affordable and a better deal over all.
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Post by: wiseau on 06/14/2016, 01:47 AM
Slowly getting better at space harrier, i just managed to get through half the game before losing all my lives back to back.
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Post by: esteban on 06/14/2016, 06:52 AM
Quote from: wiseau on 06/14/2016, 01:47 AMSlowly getting better at space harrier, i just managed to get through half the game before losing all my lives back to back.
This is the natural progression. :)

Great game.
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/14/2016, 09:12 AM
Legendary Axe which I suck pretty hard at (typically can't beat it without dying a fair bit).
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Post by: SavagePencil on 06/14/2016, 11:00 AM
I picked up a loose copy of Neutopia II.  I can walk...diagonally!
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/16/2016, 10:44 PM
My lovely girlfriend got me the nice birthday present of Monster Lair.  I beat the third level on my first play through.  I've been playing a little bit this evening on my Turbo CD when, sadly, the disk will no longer spin. 

This is the second CD ROM unit that I've lost; I lost the first one about 17 years ago in college playing games I burned on CD.  Oh well, I've got both of them and with the info on this site I'll set about attempting to repair them both I guess but it does make me a little bit sad.

In the meantime, I guess I'll play it on my Duo at my place.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 06/18/2016, 02:46 PM
http://youtu.be/IIc3qv-dYSw

Just finally beat M&M3. I wonder what game I'll try next.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 06/19/2016, 12:45 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/16/2016, 10:44 PMMy lovely girlfriend got me the nice birthday present of Monster Lair.  I beat the third level on my first play through.  I've been playing a little bit this evening on my Turbo CD when, sadly, the disk will no longer spin. 

This is the second CD ROM unit that I've lost; I lost the first one about 17 years ago in college playing games I burned on CD.  Oh well, I've got both of them and with the info on this site I'll set about attempting to repair them both I guess but it does make me a little bit sad.

In the meantime, I guess I'll play it on my Duo at my place.
Damn!

Monster Lair is spectacular.

The challenge ramps up, especially if you are like me:
Kill all enemies
Collect all fruit (jumbo fruit has to POP with baby fruit)
Collect ALL POWERUPS, constantly. Don't skip any. It keeps you from getting bored :)
I don't usually use turbo, but just remember that these weapons can become more effective when you turn down/off turbo (especially for missiles and shield). Turbo for a boss when you have pea shooter is forgivable :) just get in close. :)
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Post by: jtucci31 on 06/19/2016, 01:03 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/18/2016, 02:46 PMhttp://youtu.be/IIc3qv-dYSw

Just finally beat M&M3. I wonder what game I'll try next.
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1 (http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1)

You've got potential :) well done!
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/19/2016, 01:03 PM
Looking forward to some games arriving tomorrow. For now though, I'm revisiting Cotton FND.

Quote from: guest on 06/19/2016, 01:03 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/18/2016, 02:46 PMhttp://youtu.be/IIc3qv-dYSw

Just finally beat M&M3. I wonder what game I'll try next.
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1 (http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1)

You've got potential :) well done!
Bahaha. This page amused me.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 06/20/2016, 12:14 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/19/2016, 01:03 PM
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 06/18/2016, 02:46 PMhttp://youtu.be/IIc3qv-dYSw

Just finally beat M&M3. I wonder what game I'll try next.
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1 (http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1)

You've got potential :) well done!
My dream is to achieve the lee pappas badassery rating.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 06/20/2016, 01:32 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/20/2016, 12:14 AM
Quote from: guest on 06/19/2016, 01:03 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/18/2016, 02:46 PMhttp://youtu.be/IIc3qv-dYSw

Just finally beat M&M3. I wonder what game I'll try next.
http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1 (http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2011/10/measure-of-turbo-badass.html?m=1)

You've got potential :) well done!
My dream is to achieve the lee pappas badassery rating.
Hey me too. I'll give you Xanadu tips if you give my MM3 tips :wink:
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Post by: SavagePencil on 06/20/2016, 10:09 AM
I finally figured out how to rip my Ys IV, apply the patches, and successfully burn a copy.  I'm really happy I get to experience the English version now!
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/20/2016, 10:28 PM
Blazing Lazers. Pretty easy, but definitely very fun.
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Post by: PukeSter on 06/20/2016, 11:53 PM
Did a quick play through of Makai Prince, and one round of final soldier caravan
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Post by: exodus on 06/21/2016, 12:42 AM
Valis II for the 50th time!
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/21/2016, 02:38 AM
I picked up Shubibinman 3 over the weekend and played it through for the first time today.  It was crazy and fun with lots of varied backgrounds and gameplay ideas.  However, it seemed a bit on the easy side with how your life meter is huge and enemies keep dropping healing items that looked a bit like cans of soda or something.

I've wanted to play it since finally getting and beating Shockman last year at some point.  I'll probably get ahold of the first one at some point since I've played and enjoyed the other two.  Though I've heard it's the weakest entry in the series I'm still curious to see how it stacks up.
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Post by: esteban on 06/21/2016, 05:58 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/21/2016, 02:38 AMI picked up Shubibinman 3 over the weekend and played it through for the first time today.  It was crazy and fun with lots of varied backgrounds and gameplay ideas.  However, it seemed a bit on the easy side with how your life meter is huge and enemies keep dropping healing items that looked a bit like cans of soda or something.

I've wanted to play it since finally getting and beating Shockman last year at some point.  I'll probably get ahold of the first one at some point since I've played and enjoyed the other two.  Though I've heard it's the weakest entry in the series I'm still curious to see how it stacks up.
Shubibinman 3 is WAY TOO EASY. The default difficulty should have been higher (they could have provided an "easy" mode in options).

:)
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/21/2016, 10:41 AM
I once started Shubibinman 3, fell asleep and then when I woke up the game had beat itself. (http://www.kappit.com/img/uploads/20150108_151752_.png)
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Post by: jtucci31 on 06/21/2016, 12:50 PM
Been playing Bomberman 93 to get that beat for the thread. I'm on the final set of levels but man does it get tough. 1cc'ing any Bomberman game seems like a pretty big challenge, so continuing a bunch for me is just fine.
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Post by: Sarumaru on 06/21/2016, 07:05 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2016, 10:41 AMI once started Shubibinman 3, fell asleep and then when I woke up the game had beat itself. (http://www.kappit.com/img/uploads/20150108_151752_.png)
I lol'd. This game is terribly short, but still great fun.

Currently playing Star Parodier. Fun chewty-times.
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/21/2016, 08:41 PM
Yeah it's definitely a fun game. I had a fair bit of fun with that entire series.

I'll be able to pick up Soldier Blade tomorrow.  :dance: For now though, I'll be playing some Keith Courage this evening.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 06/22/2016, 02:12 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/21/2016, 05:58 AMShubibinman 3 is WAY TOO EASY. The default difficulty should have been higher (they could have provided an "easy" mode in options).
I think it goes beyond that. I honestly wonder if they coded the game much beyond the enemies' basic movement patterns. It feels like you are running the game in debug mode: you can kill bosses while they have their long monologues*, and it feels as if most enemies only ever walk towards you without doing anything else.

Shubibinman 2 is a crappy game, but it feels as if it had some effort put into more than just the sprites.

*while at first I thought this was a funny and intentional comedy moment for midbosses like the train conductor, when you could do it to the final boss and have him die not 2 seconds into the actual battle music, it became clear to me that it was a glitch or unfinished aspect of the game they never bothered to tune up.
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Post by: esteban on 06/22/2016, 07:34 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 06/22/2016, 02:12 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/21/2016, 05:58 AMShubibinman 3 is WAY TOO EASY. The default difficulty should have been higher (they could have provided an "easy" mode in options).
I think it goes beyond that. I honestly wonder if they coded the game much beyond the enemies' basic movement patterns. It feels like you are running the game in debug mode: you can kill bosses while they have their long monologues*, and it feels as if most enemies only ever walk towards you without doing anything else.

Shubibinman 2 is a crappy game, but it feels as if it had some effort put into more than just the sprites.

*while at first I thought this was a funny and intentional comedy moment for midbosses like the train conductor, when you could do it to the final boss and have him die not 2 seconds into the actual battle music, it became clear to me that it was a glitch or unfinished aspect of the game they never bothered to tune up.
Ha!

I didn't even try doing much with this game because it presents very little reason to replay/explore. Every few years I play through it. When I first played it, I saw Shubibinman 3 as completely wasted potential. Over the years, I've had to move on and concoct silly theories about its legacy....

I love the aesthetics of Shubibinman 3, but it seems as if the goal was to merely expose the player to a series of set-pieces...and that's it. No game necessary.  Simply experience the set pieces and you will be fulfilled (somehow). I didn't shoot the bosses during the dialogue, though.

In the past, I have argued (only half-jokingly), that Shubibinman 3 was the primordial ooze/inspiration for Gunstar Heroes (but with at least some effort to provide a better game in the latter). Gunstar Heroes presents a series of set-pieces, and thus also suffers from the "this is so kool" (first time playing) to "OMG, how contrived and belabored! Let me play!" (Subsequent play-throughs). I was reminded about my silly, unfounded theories about Shubibinman 3's legacy when I was re-playing that old PlayStation Contra game recently (where you spend a lot of time waiting/watching vehicles...LIKE TRAINS IN TUNNELS...transform into weapons). But I'm rambling...

:)



BACK ON TOPIC: I concur with your main point (Shubibinman 3 was unfinished). Could it simply have been a matter of time and budget? Shubibinman 3 could have easily been tweaked to actually become a proper game... The more I learn about developers and the industry, the less I am surprised that games shipped as-is.


TRUTH: I will happily take Shubibinman 3 over lame garbage like Bravoman.
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Post by: wiseau on 06/24/2016, 10:34 AM
Well i've gotten to a point where i can beat the first two stages of Aero blasters on a single life, but this ship is so damn slow it's almost impossible to dodge anything, even when you know it's coming up.
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Post by: nopepper on 06/24/2016, 10:54 AM
Speaking of easy games, I finally gave my shiny CD-R copy of Sylphia a try a couple of days ago and managed to 1CC it on my first run. Beautiful game, loved the colors used in some stages, the haunted techno soundtrack and the overall vibe. Having said that, I found it mediocre, with some bosses taking way too long to beat, so you easily figure out their patterns and just repeat the same moves over and over and defeat them 5 minutes later. Game feels like it needed proper balancing and that it went out the door incomplete.

Now I'm trying Image Fight 2...talk about a night and day difference!
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Post by: esteban on 06/24/2016, 04:23 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 06/24/2016, 10:54 AMBeautiful game, loved the colors used in some stages, the haunted techno soundtrack and the overall vibe.
Yes, the soundtrack to Sylphia is quite nice :)

I concur, it could have been a much stronger, memorable challenge.

Still, it was enjoyable. :)
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Post by: Gredler on 06/26/2016, 01:57 PM
I started my first attempt at Ys 1 & 2 on Friday night. I was having some beers and wanted to just check out the presentation and gameplay, but we had other music on and I wasn't giving the game my full attention.

The animations were rad, the control was crisp and I really got somewhat addicted to just running around killing stuff then pause to heal, and I did that until I had all of the level 2 gear and adol was leveled to 8. I got a bit confused once I got to the thieves den and shrine, not able to progress so I saved and shut down.

This morning was a bit quieter and I had about an hour to spare and relax. I cranked that stereo up and let those sweet tunes blast l, and hell yeah that music makes a huge difference! I decided to restart and pay attention to the story and got a much better feel for the setting and what to do in the game, so I loaded my leveled up character save and hit the shrine hard.

I'm not sure how to describe my time in the shrine other than it just made so much sense why this game is such a cornerstone for the platform, genre, and media.

I had a blast right until the minute my fiance was ready for Sunday plans, but man I certainly regret not experiencing this earlier, and can't wait to get back to it tonight.

Edit:
I got home and jumped right back in and ran through the rest of book 1. I stumbled a few times; first I didn't have the silver sword when I got to the mine boss, took me a good while to find that. I then got smacked down by the same mantis boss mentioned before but after re-aquiring the silver shield and gaining a couple levels he was a pushover. I don't think it's avoidable but it felt like it could have been avoided when I had to go get the blue amulet from level 11 and then go back up to level 21; I do think that was the worst part of that first "book".

My CD-R skipped and fucked up during the cutscene, and it made me wish I didn't have a burned copy hahaha - I just re-wached the scene on YouTube and then took a break. I'm looking forward to starting this second game - I am level 33, wondering  if I am too low of level, the mobs rock me now hahah
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Post by: NightWolve on 06/29/2016, 11:43 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 06/26/2016, 01:57 PMMy CD-R skipped and fucked up during the cutscene, and it made me wish I didn't have a burned copy hahaha - I just re-wached the scene on YouTube and then took a break. I'm looking forward to starting this second game - I am level 33, wondering  if I am too low of level, the mobs rock me now hahah
By skip, do you just mean the accompanying audio stopped playing while the video continued ? If so, cleaning and relubrication with white lithium grease of the pole that the CD lens glides on can fix those issues.
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Post by: Gredler on 06/30/2016, 02:24 PM
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/29/2016, 11:43 PMBy skip, do you just mean the accompanying audio stopped playing while the video continued ? If so, cleaning and relubrication with white lithium grease of the pole that the CD lens glides on can fix those issues.
Yes, the audio dropped out and then restarted in the middle of the cutscene borking up the whole presentation!

My duo-r needs to love, the power supply port is finicky as well, so I guess it's time to start researching repairs.

Thanks for the tip sir, I'll start looking into it now!

I'm fiending to go back and play books 2, but I'm too busy with other things until next week :( Ys calling my name!
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Post by: NightWolve on 06/30/2016, 05:56 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 06/30/2016, 02:24 PM
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/29/2016, 11:43 PMBy skip, do you just mean the accompanying audio stopped playing while the video continued ? If so, cleaning and relubrication with white lithium grease of the pole that the CD lens glides on can fix those issues.
Yes, the audio dropped out and then restarted in the middle of the cutscene borking up the whole presentation!
Ah, hm, normally for the condition where the 20+ year old dried up grease trips up redbook audio playing given the loss of agility, it's not able to resume playing until you trigger another event to start the next audio track (like start another stage, leave a town, etc.). This happens equally for both real pressed CDs and CD-Rs. Anyhow, I'm not sure if cleaning/relubing will solve it for you, but if it's never been done for your system by now, you should do it. It might be time for full capacitor replacement though and worst case, some retuning of the CD pots.
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Post by: Gypsy on 06/30/2016, 07:04 PM
Fired up the CDROM2 today. Blasted through Shubibinman 3 to make myself feel good, then to make myself feel really bad I put in Nexzr. Stopped playing after some Cho Aniki which I hadn't played in a fair bit. Instantly remembered how fun that one is.
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Post by: Groover on 07/03/2016, 04:15 PM
I recently picked up Lords of Thunder. I have been playing this. I have played my friends copy and remeber it well back in the day being marketted as the power house showing the strenght of the TurboDuo.  I had the TurboForce magazine but it got destroyed in my trunk in College. I picked up another copy and will be more carful with it. I was happy that I beat the first level first playthrough. I am not good at this genre but I am really enjoying them and hope to get better with practice.
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Post by: Gypsy on 07/06/2016, 03:45 PM
Lords isn't too difficult you should be able to beat it with modest skills.

I was jamming some Spriggan early this morning. I really like the way the power-up system works.
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Post by: nopepper on 07/07/2016, 10:31 AM
Ok, I really need to become a better person to be able to play Image Fight II, so I moved on to The Lost Sunheart, a game I briefly tried about a year ago before dismissing as too weird and ugly.

Well, it's still weird, but this is actually a great game. It has a satisfying difficulty curve, lots of intense moments and a very peculiar rhythm, with waves of enemies coming at you in oscillating patterns that seem to move in sync with the music. And although the graphics are definitely not pretty, they have character and present a very realized world.

The whole game comes across as a confident realization of some designer's drug induced vision that somehow managed to make it into a fun video game. It's games like these that make me love the PC Engine!

(PS- Managed to 1 CC it this past weekend, but I did use the 1Up trick against the floating head to max out to 9 lives).

(PSX - Has anybody translated the story in the adventure mode? WTF is going on?!?)
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Post by: esteban on 07/07/2016, 10:43 AM
Quote from: nopepper on 07/07/2016, 10:31 AMOk, I really need to become a better person to be able to play Image Fight II, so I moved on to The Lost Sunheart, a game I briefly tried about a year ago before dismissing as too weird and ugly.

Well, it's still weird, but this is actually a great game. It has a satisfying difficulty curve, lots of intense moments and a very peculiar rhythm, with waves of enemies coming at you in oscillating patterns that seem to move in sync with the music. And although the graphics are definitely not pretty, they have character and present a very realized world.

The whole game comes across as a confident realization of some designer's drug induced vision that somehow managed to make it into a fun video game. It's games like these that make me love the PC Engine!

(PS- Managed to 1 CC it this past weekend, but I did use the 1Up trick against the floating head to max out to 9 lives).

(PSX - Has anybody translated the story in the adventure mode? WTF is going on?!?)
All I can say is...

 (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mount_fuji_holiday.jpg)
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Post by: nopepper on 07/07/2016, 10:44 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/24/2016, 04:23 PMYes, the soundtrack to Sylphia is quite nice :)

I concur, it could have been a much stronger, memorable challenge.

Still, it was enjoyable. :)
Sure, it was enjoyable, but not a game I'd rush out to buy, even at its original retail price and taking out its current going rate from the equation.

Being an easy game doesn't necessarily make it mediocre (I LOVE Thunder Force 3, for example), it's more that some of the patterns were not elegantly implemented, making it come across as sloppy. The battle of attrition boss battles being the worst offenders of this sloppiness. It really is too bad, since the atmosphere is fantastic, with those cool stage intros and the aforementioned music.
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Post by: nopepper on 07/07/2016, 10:56 AM
Quote from: esteban on 07/07/2016, 10:43 AMAll I can say is...
That's awesome.

Here's my random Lost Sunheart pic:

(http://i68.tinypic.com/erhjzd.jpg)
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Post by: Gypsy on 07/07/2016, 11:36 AM
Well, no CD games for me for awhile as I sent my system to Keith. Still got these hus to tide me over though. I think I'm feeling some Bonk 3 tonight.
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Post by: TurboXray on 07/07/2016, 12:03 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/07/2016, 10:43 AMAll I can say is...

 (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mount_fuji_holiday.jpg)
Is that editable?
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Post by: TurboXray on 07/07/2016, 12:05 PM
My son has played through the PC remakes of Ys I & II (way too many times), and the DS version (cringe), and now.... he's playing through the TGCD version. Kinda nice to sit back and watch the playthrough.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 07/07/2016, 01:12 PM
I broke out Operation Wolf again, which is pretty fun for a game that really needs a gun to be at it's best. It's certainly better than the NES version.
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Post by: NightWolve on 07/07/2016, 01:31 PM
Quote from: TurboXray on 07/07/2016, 12:05 PMMy son has played through the PC remakes of Ys I & II (way too many times), and the DS version (cringe), and now.... he's playing through the TGCD version. Kinda nice to sit back and watch the playthrough.
:)

I remember first falling in love with them as well - Stephen Harris before joining the crew of RPGFAN.com, lemme download his Limited Edition copy from the FTP he ran. Sounds like your son's played them more times than I have though. ;)
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Post by: esteban on 07/07/2016, 05:00 PM
Quote from: TurboXray on 07/07/2016, 12:03 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/07/2016, 10:43 AMAll I can say is...

 (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/mount_fuji_holiday.jpg)
Is that editable?
Sadly, no. :(

SUGAR CRYSTALS > salt crystals
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Post by: PukeSter on 07/19/2016, 11:05 AM
Quote from: NightWolve on 05/19/2016, 07:16 PM
Quote from: PukeSter on 05/18/2016, 09:34 PMAnybody know anything about Ys V? It seems pretty cool but only the "Easy" version is translated.
Eh, I'm not impressed with it, but it is another great technical accomplishment for Gideon Zhi to have finished hacking it after being stuck on it for so many years! I'm not keen on ever playing it though given the XSEED criminal who served as the translator (NeoGeo's one-and-only cock-flasher), so that's a bit of a sticking point for me.

As for "Easy" version, you're referring to the fact that there's another copy of the game with the "Expert" subtitle that changed the difficulty and the patch wasn't advanced to also apply to it. I guess it's not much of a priority to Gideon having finally gotten the patch out at least for the main one.

An aside, I actually gave up in the middle of "Ys IV: Mask of the Sun" [SNES] - I got a bit stuck, quit for a while, but when I returned again to figure it out, I realized how bored I had gotten with it and just didn't care anymore to beat it for the sake of beating it... It's weird, I loved my SNES growing up, but the 2 Ys titles for it don't have any special hold/appreciation on me like the PC Engine/TG-16 and the Windows PC titles. "Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys" is the superior version in every way even if Falcom marked "Mask of the Sun" as canon (which only a few Ys geeks know and care about in evaluating between the two).
Not quite Turbo related, but I did just beat Ys V.

Pretty decent game though the bosses were disappointing. The soundtrack was too orchestral for my taste. It took me about 6 hours or so, and I didn't die too much. It's a shame that the in-depth magic/alchemy system was pretty much worthless. The only retro Ys I need to play still is Ys IV.
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Post by: crazydean on 07/19/2016, 03:06 PM
Quote from: TurboXray on 07/07/2016, 12:05 PMMy son has played through the PC remakes of Ys I & II (way too many times), and the DS version (cringe), and now.... he's playing through the TGCD version. Kinda nice to sit back and watch the playthrough.
This game was a big reason I bought the PCE. It was also the first game I beat on the system.

On another note, I finally got around to beating Neutopia. I started drinking and beat the last 3 dungeons in one sitting. Unfortunately, I was quite drunk by the time I got to the boss in the 8th dungeon and couldn't beat him. Anyway, a couple days later I went back and beat the final two bosses, easy.

Thinking about starting Dragon's Curse next. Either that or Ys IV.
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Post by: NightWolve on 07/19/2016, 06:32 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/19/2016, 11:05 AMNot quite Turbo related, but I did just beat Ys V.

Pretty decent game though the bosses were disappointing. The soundtrack was too orchestral for my taste. It took me about 6 hours or so, and I didn't die too much. It's a shame that the in-depth magic/alchemy system was pretty much worthless. The only retro Ys I need to play still is Ys IV.
Oh, you skipped past Ys IV for it, no beuno! Well, like I mentioned, I don't respect the SNES Ys IV port and got bored out of it. And now our PC Engine project led to full translation with dubbing, so I'm sure you'll pick the "right one" for your next retro Ys game to tackle, hint hint... ;)
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Post by: geise on 07/21/2016, 12:26 PM
I haven't beaten Dragon Slayer since I purchased it in 93. I was wanting a nice rpg to sit down, relax, and play through one night.  It's nice playing this game again.  I usually find myself playing hours of othello.
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Post by: bob on 07/24/2016, 03:42 PM
i recently got to the shrine in dungeon explorer 2.  gotta get back to it tonight.
lots of black jack playing is making the game much longer.
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Post by: wildfruit on 07/24/2016, 04:28 PM
Quote from: gynt on 07/24/2016, 03:42 PMi recently got to the shrine in dungeon explorer 2.  gotta get back to it tonight.
lots of black jack playing is making the game much longer.
Such an enjoyable mini game
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Post by: martinine on 07/24/2016, 09:31 PM
I finished Ys IV recently as well. Nightwolve's work is fantastic! Thanks a lot NW.

If you haven't enjoyed it, then you owe it to yourself.

On another note, I also finished the PC remake (or PSP Port?) or Ys 1 & 2. What's up with the way the screen is so zoomed in? I know the engine can handle zooming it to what feels correct (to me) because it zooms out of every boss fight. Prefer the Turbo CD edition every time.  Really cool you are watching your son go through the Turbo classics.
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Post by: Idblbruno on 07/25/2016, 05:02 AM
Quote from: crazydean on 07/19/2016, 03:06 PM
Quote from: TurboXray on 07/07/2016, 12:05 PMMy son has played through the PC remakes of Ys I & II (way too many times), and the DS version (cringe), and now.... he's playing through the TGCD version. Kinda nice to sit back and watch the playthrough.
This game was a big reason I bought the PCE. It was also the first game I beat on the system.

On another note, I finally got around to beating Neutopia. I started drinking and beat the last 3 dungeons in one sitting. Unfortunately, I was quite drunk by the time I got to the boss in the 8th dungeon and couldn't beat him. Anyway, a couple days later I went back and beat the final two bosses, easy.

Thinking about starting Dragon's Curse next. Either that or Ys IV.
I just recently started neutopia.  Beat the first 2 dungeons but haven't had much time to get back into it yet.  I've also been playing some boxy boy.  Love me some puzzles.
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Post by: esteban on 07/25/2016, 08:32 AM
^ In addition to Boxyboy, you might try Timeball (Blodia). It's a puzzle game that many people trash, but it is actually a great game.
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Post by: Gredler on 07/25/2016, 08:34 PM
This weekend was a friggin blast in the pce game playing department.

It was hellishly hot, and I don't have AC, so I spent most of my day in the pool then going to the basement for game playing, and repeating.

On Friday night I saw this for the first time,
(https://i.imgur.com/oAeezdw.jpg)

I was so stoked to have finished the game, I didn't want the action RPG action to stop so I jumped into Dungeon Explorer - another game I would've loved to have known about and had instead of say... Tailspin ( thanks Mom)

I played as the fighter, and killed the first few bosses - I stopped to take a break and didn't go back after beating the flower boss. What a blast the game was though, and I am excited to go back and finish it up :)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 07/26/2016, 11:18 AM
Playing Road Spirits right now....it's like the definition of mediocre in every sense. Yet I can't stop playing.

Track 5 kicks ass on the "CD player" in your virtual car, that helps a lot.
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Post by: esteban on 07/26/2016, 12:12 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/26/2016, 11:18 AMPlaying Road Spirits right now....it's like the definition of mediocre in every sense. Yet I can't stop playing.

Track 5 kicks ass on the "CD player" in your virtual car, that helps a lot.
I want to listen to the songs now, just to see which track you are referring to!
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 07/26/2016, 01:20 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/26/2016, 12:12 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/26/2016, 11:18 AMPlaying Road Spirits right now....it's like the definition of mediocre in every sense. Yet I can't stop playing.

Track 5 kicks ass on the "CD player" in your virtual car, that helps a lot.
I want to listen to the songs now, just to see which track you are referring to!
You have to love sweet guitar riffs esteban! But it is easily the best track on the disc IMO.

(It actually took me some time to realize I had to change the music myself....I played 7 or 8 races in a row and was REALLY getting sick of that first easy listening track, even though it's not bad)
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Post by: csgx1 on 07/26/2016, 01:26 PM
I really like Road Spirits mainly because it has the NSX.  Though it does get very repetitive after so many races. 

I agree track 5, "A Seal" is the best track.
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Post by: Gypsy on 07/26/2016, 01:47 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 07/25/2016, 08:34 PMThis weekend was a friggin blast in the pce game playing department.

It was hellishly hot, and I don't have AC, so I spent most of my day in the pool then going to the basement for game playing, and repeating.

On Friday night I saw this for the first time,
(https://i.imgur.com/oAeezdw.jpg)

I was so stoked to have finished the game, I didn't want the action RPG action to stop so I jumped into Dungeon Explorer - another game I would've loved to have known about and had instead of say... Tailspin ( thanks Mom)

I played as the fighter, and killed the first few bosses - I stopped to take a break and didn't go back after beating the flower boss. What a blast the game was though, and I am excited to go back and finish it up :)
Was this your first time playing Ys? Great game. Don't play the DS version LOL.

Dungeon Explorer is good fun too. Been playing 2 player with a friend lately.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 07/26/2016, 01:52 PM
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/26/2016, 01:26 PMI really like Road Spirits mainly because it has the NSX.  Though it does get very repetitive after so many races. 

I agree track 5, "A Seal" is the best track.
Thanks for remembering the name...I didn't and google was failing me.

I kept waiting for the game to get harder/faster/whatever....the last race is hardly different than the first. But it's still fun in a boring zen kind of way.
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Post by: Idblbruno on 07/26/2016, 01:54 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/25/2016, 08:32 AM^ In addition to Boxyboy, you might try Timeball (Blodia). It's a puzzle game that many people trash, but it is actually a great game.
I am adding that to my list now.  Thanks for the recommendation.
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Post by: Kappa on 07/29/2016, 04:35 PM
Been playing a bunch of Puzzle Boy and Parasol Stars these last few days, pretty good if you your expecting something to happen so you can drop them instantly.
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Post by: Gredler on 07/29/2016, 05:10 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 07/26/2016, 01:47 PMWas this your first time playing Ys? Great game. Don't play the DS version LOL.

Dungeon Explorer is good fun too. Been playing 2 player with a friend lately.
Yes I was a long time listener first time player on both Ys I & II and Dungeon Explorer. Both highly impressed and stood up to le hype :) I haven't gone back and played any PCE since that post, but DE will be in the incentive to play again.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 08/05/2016, 02:58 PM
Got a PCE works copy of Godzilla the other day, been trying to unlock most of the monsters. Sometimes the AI just stands there, other times it kicks my ass. Fun game though. Sound effects are awesome
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Post by: EmperorIng on 08/05/2016, 03:13 PM
I 1CC'd Xevious' arrange mode on the PCE last night; now I want to take a serious stab at KiKi KaiKai. Taito's shooter is very tough and extremely twitchy. As another pal of mine put it, it walks the line between memorizer and pure twitch-reflex shooter.

i'm a big fanboy of Taito though so I'm helplessly drawn in to even their meaner earlier works. I'd like the arcade port of KiKi KaiKai on the PS2 more if it didn't seem to mess up the sound-effects of the shot vs. MAME - it's a high-pitched grating sound that makes me lose interest.

The shot sound on the PCE port isn't great, but at least it isn't as bad as the game-ruining SFX for New Zealand Story.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/05/2016, 05:52 PM
Bomberman 93. Finally, my multi-tap gets more love. :D
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Post by: munchiaz on 08/09/2016, 09:43 AM
I was lucky enough to get a Henshin Engine demo. Played it a bit before i had to leave town for a few days. Going to play it again when i get back, and write up some stuff on it
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Post by: ginoscope on 08/09/2016, 01:08 PM
I was testing my pce duo to see how it looks on the xrgb mini and I was using bonk to test.  I have owned bonk for a long time but I have not played it much since I was a kid.  I actually got caught up playing it and made it almost to the very end.  Such a great game and brought back memories of playing it in 1990.
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Post by: geise on 08/11/2016, 08:53 PM
Still playing Dragon Slayer.  Been super busy and haven't had the time.  Now I will play some tonight!  Try to finish another chapter.
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Post by: gheebee on 08/12/2016, 11:36 AM
As I walked past the CRT setup this morning I suddenly had a really good feeling that today might be the day and decided to pop in New Adventure Island. 30 minutes later I finally achieved what I had failed countless times before to do, I beat the game without dying once!!! Even beat my best score in the process.
Next I will see if I can get 400000 or better ...yep, the fun never ends on New Adventure Island! :]
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Post by: esteban on 08/12/2016, 11:38 AM
Quote from: gheebee on 08/12/2016, 11:36 AMAs I walked past the CRT setup this morning I suddenly had a really good feeling that today might be the day and decided to pop in New Adventure Island. 30 minutes later I finally achieved what I had failed countless times before to do, I beat the game without dying once!!! Even beat my best score in the process.
Next I will see if I can get 400000 or better ...yep, the fun never ends on New Adventure Island! :]
Awesome.
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Post by: nopepper on 08/12/2016, 07:47 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 08/12/2016, 11:36 AMAs I walked past the CRT setup this morning I suddenly had a really good feeling that today might be the day and decided to pop in New Adventure Island. 30 minutes later I finally achieved what I had failed countless times before to do, I beat the game without dying once!!! Even beat my best score in the process.
Next I will see if I can get 400000 or better ...yep, the fun never ends on New Adventure Island! :]
Wow. Do you have a video of this feat?

I've found that if I take my time, the game is actually pretty easy, but I feel like such a badass when I've properly memorized a level and speed run through it, that I end up dying more than I should for trying to go too fast!

Such a great game; the more I play it, the more I appreciated it.
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Post by: gheebee on 08/13/2016, 03:13 AM
Quote from: nopepper on 08/12/2016, 07:47 PMWow. Do you have a video of this feat?

I've found that if I take my time, the game is actually pretty easy, but I feel like such a badass when I've properly memorized a level and speed run through it, that I end up dying more than I should for trying to go too fast!

Such a great game; the more I play it, the more I appreciated it.
Unfortunately I don't, just a screenshot from the end in the high score thread.
When I was trying to beat it for the first time I'd occasionally try and go slow but I feel like I always have to be running when I play this. As hard as it was at first to beat this, the game becomes a lot easier after that first time but also never seems to stop being fun. Picked this one up when I got back into TG16 about a year ago and it is easily my most played game.
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Post by: esteban on 08/13/2016, 08:15 AM
Quote from: gheebee on 08/13/2016, 03:13 AM
Quote from: nopepper on 08/12/2016, 07:47 PMWow. Do you have a video of this feat?

I've found that if I take my time, the game is actually pretty easy, but I feel like such a badass when I've properly memorized a level and speed run through it, that I end up dying more than I should for trying to go too fast!

Such a great game; the more I play it, the more I appreciated it.
Unfortunately I don't, just a screenshot from the end in the high score thread.
When I was trying to beat it for the first time I'd occasionally try and go slow but I feel like I always have to be running when I play this. As hard as it was at first to beat this, the game becomes a lot easier after that first time but also never seems to stop being fun. Picked this one up when I got back into TG16 about a year ago and it is easily my most played game.
Wonderboy 1 (SMS)/Adventure Island I&II (NES)/New Adventure Island/________ all have fantastic replay value. I go back to them all the time. For decades.






_____ = JJ & Jeff, which not as many people like
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Post by: gheebee on 08/13/2016, 11:38 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/13/2016, 08:15 AMWonderboy 1 (SMS)/Adventure Island I&II (NES)/New Adventure Island/________ all have fantastic replay value. I go back to them all the time. For decades.

_____ = JJ & Jeff, which not as many people like
I'll take more or less any Adventure Island or Wonder Boy game, can't get enough of either series and wish that someday we'd see a "Wonder Boy on Adventure Island" or "Master Higgins Meets Wonder Boy" game. :]  JJ & Jeff I enjoy but not nearly as much.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 08/23/2016, 12:08 PM
Played some Hellfire, got frustrated. Wanted a change.

Switched to Bomberman Panic Bomber because puzzle games are light, refreshing fun right? Ha! Fuck no. I got through the first 4 levels because they're baby easy I assume...I have very little understanding of the mechanics of the game once the CPU starts...trying.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/23/2016, 06:45 PM
Mooooooore Spriggan. Just can't quit this game.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 08/24/2016, 09:08 AM
I hope all this time with Spriggan has seen you graduate to the higher difficulties like VERY HARD, or UNBELIEVABLE - the latter of which, according to the characters in-game, is suitable only for SHOOTINGO MASUTAHS.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/25/2016, 07:57 AM
I have not tried unbelievable yet. I'm probably not good enough though. I can beat shooters, but not usually when ramping up to top difficulties.

Going to fire up a platformer before I leave this morning. I'm thinking PC Genjin 2.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/25/2016, 06:04 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 08/25/2016, 07:57 AMI have not tried unbelievable yet. I'm probably not good enough though. I can beat shooters, but not usually when ramping up to top difficulties.

Going to fire up a platformer before I leave this morning. I'm thinking PC Genjin 2.
Ended up going through Macross 2036 again instead. Sometimes you just want an easy play through. XD
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Post by: Damon Plus on 08/28/2016, 11:42 AM
Neutopia 2. I had to emulate it because this one is truly expensive. First one was a great little adventure, and this one seems more of the same.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/01/2016, 08:26 AM
Saint Dragon.

I need a longer tail!
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Post by: Gypsy on 09/03/2016, 10:45 AM
Saturday morning Bonk. Pretty clean playthrough, a few deaths because I suck at the ice throwing boss though lol.
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Post by: csgx1 on 09/03/2016, 11:54 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 09/01/2016, 08:26 AMSaint Dragon.

I need a longer tail!
I enjoy Saint Dragon.  It's not too difficult when powered up and with a little memorization. 


Been playing Cho Aniki.  So far I like this more than the 2nd game Ai Cho Aniki based on the control scheme.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 09/04/2016, 09:27 PM
Batman & Robin for the Sega Genesis.  What an amazing Gem this game is.  Oh and impossible.
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Post by: blueraven on 09/04/2016, 09:27 PM
Currently Playing Ninja Spirit and Gradius II
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/05/2016, 11:59 AM
Quote from: csgx1 on 09/03/2016, 11:54 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 09/01/2016, 08:26 AMSaint Dragon.

I need a longer tail!
I enjoy Saint Dragon.  It's not too difficult when powered up and with a little memorization. 
I've been picking it up every other night, I like the kind of slow pace of it but...I can get to the level 3 boss, but haven't been able to beat him. VEry frustrating because when I die with full speed and  the "B" weapon all powered up, I then become PATHETICALLY weak, and stage 3 doesn't give me enough time to power back up before boss time.

So I battle the stage 3 boss for like 5  damns mins to get him to his third (?) form (very easy, but monotonous because of my pea shooter weapon) and then he busts out those speedy as &^$% little fighters....and without speed ups I can't dodge them.

So the last 2 plays, I get there, I died.....switched off. I'll get past him first try sooner or later.
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Post by: esteban on 09/05/2016, 12:21 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 09/01/2016, 08:26 AMSaint Dragon.

I need a longer tail!
Where have you been?

I like St Dragon, too. It is easy, trust us. You'll figure it out :)

I made a keychain out of the St. Dragon jewel box:

KEYCHAIN (NEVER LOSE YOUR KEYS):
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/keychain_2.jpg)

KEYCAPS (CONCEAL YOUR KEYS FROM NOSY NEIGHBORS):
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/keycase_1.jpg)

TRANSFORM (TAKE BROKEN HuCARD, CUT OFF 70%, PAINT IT RED, USE AS KEY CHAIN):
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/keychain_1.jpg)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/05/2016, 01:49 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/05/2016, 12:21 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 09/01/2016, 08:26 AMSaint Dragon.

I need a longer tail!
Where have you been?

I like St Dragon, too. It is easy, trust us. You'll figure it out :)

I made a keychain out of the St. Dragon jewel box:
I'm NO shooter pro and tend to like easier ones.  I won't give up!

Also, I would like to be entered in the raffle for the Saint Dragon Keychain. Thanks.  :-"
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Post by: tbone3969 on 09/06/2016, 11:01 AM
Just started playing The Prince of Persia.  I beat Flashback and Out of this World over the past year or so.  Now onto the grand daddy of them all.  I really like it so far.  Interesting count down timer.  You have to beat it within one hour of actual game play.  Pretty unique.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 09/06/2016, 04:43 PM
Played Toilet Kids on the express while taking a dump.
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Post by: Gypsy on 09/07/2016, 11:34 AM
Got the pinball itch last night so I fired up Devil's Crush. Man was I rusty but I soon got back into the groove.
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Post by: esteban on 09/07/2016, 07:45 PM
Quote from: SoulflySolid on 09/06/2016, 04:43 PMPlayed Toilet Kids on the express while taking a dump.
Toilet Kids ain't so bad....I've played far worse.

:)

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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/07/2016, 07:52 PM
"I've played worse."

I mean, there are some people unfortunate enough to have played Browning or Jinmu Denshou, but that is not exactly an endorsement, lol.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 09/07/2016, 07:59 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/07/2016, 07:52 PM"I've played worse."

I mean, there are some people unfortunate enough to have played Browning or Jinmu Denshou, but that is not exactly an endorsement, lol.
Toilet Kids is generic, but Jinmu D. Is really flawed (and I *want* to like it, since I love Space Harrier), but...damn.

Browning...kool mecha that *could* have been a lot of fun —smash, jump, shoot (think Veigues, which I find enjoyable)—but Browning just isn't fun at all.

Damn shame.

Anyway... I'm not confusing Pet* Shop Boys with Toilet Kids, am I?


*Toy Shop
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 09/07/2016, 09:40 PM
Twin Cobra. I swear I was doing extremely well until stage 5. I had like 12 extra lives, all gone lol.
Made to stage 6 with 975,000 points. Not bad. No continues allowed because Super Hucard.
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Post by: spawnshop on 09/08/2016, 08:41 AM
Was playing Dragon's Curse last night (PCE Adventure Island - just installed my Obey chip :)
It's cool, but pretty easy and boring to start.  Didn't get into too far, so I'll guess I'll give it another go tonight or tomorrow.

Took me a minute to get into it since the menus and selects in the beginning are all Japanese....LOL
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/08/2016, 11:01 AM
Got through level 3 of St Dragon finally.....got to Level four boss....after a few attempts it was late and I was like "meh". Still...progress!
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/08/2016, 11:52 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 09/08/2016, 11:01 AMafter a few attempts... I was like "meh"
You have just described the entire span of time of my owning Saint Dragon before selling it!

Quote from: guest on 09/07/2016, 09:40 PMTwin Cobra. I swear I was doing extremely well until stage 5. I had like 12 extra lives, all gone lol.
Kyuukyoku Tiger is really, really easy on the PCE up until the halfway point, which is where it starts showing some backbone.

Along with its slow start, its biggest flaw is that when you finally do loop it after 10 stages, the difficulty resets! After nail-biting aggression and dodging you are swung back to easy-peasy by comparison. After this, I gave up from boredom and intentionally suicided by 2-3. The Genesis port is hard right from the get-go, but maybe for the wrong reasons (huge sprites + zoomed-in screen means you are always in danger). It has its fans.

Still, those final 5 stages are something else - very wicked and tricky to maneuver. Good luck getting past that hump. Remember: blue weapon only! Learn to love the bomb! Be attitude for gains!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/08/2016, 03:08 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/08/2016, 11:52 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 09/08/2016, 11:01 AMafter a few attempts... I was like "meh"
You have just described the entire span of time of my owning Saint Dragon before selling it!
Frankly I'm starting to become kind of meh on it overall but at this point, in for a penny in for a pound...I'm gonna beat this damn game.
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Post by: spawnshop on 09/14/2016, 09:03 AM
Just picked up and started playing Dropoff.    Kind of a cool mix of superbreakout meets bejeweled.   A little addictive, but I'm finding it fairly difficult.   It's pretty fun to put on for a few minutes and play a quick game.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 09/25/2016, 05:59 PM
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Played through Cyber Core. The last stage was tough with all the super fast enemies.
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Post by: geise on 09/25/2016, 07:24 PM
Nice on the Cyber Core clear!  Post a High Score!  I tried to sit down this weekend thinking I'd have all this time for high score runs.  However life always seems to get in the way.  I did manage some plays of New Adventure Island, Deep Blue, and Side Arms.  All shit scores but I will post them anyways.
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Post by: seieienbu on 09/26/2016, 01:01 AM
I beat Darkwing Duck a few days ago and took a picture of the ending for the 1-year full-library completion thread only to find that it had already been beaten.  I have no idea why I thought that it was still fair game but oh well.  This's the only time I've played through a game that was already complete; however, I started two other games (Neutopia 1 and then 2) only to find them beaten before I could finish them.

I think I'll start on Cosmic Fantasy this coming weekend and see if I can manage to get all the way to Galam before a victory is stolen from my grasp :lol:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: geise on 09/28/2016, 09:28 AM
Be happy.  Now you never have a reason to play Darkwing Duck again.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: crazydean on 09/28/2016, 12:52 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/26/2016, 01:01 AMI beat Darkwing Duck a few days ago and took a picture of the ending for the 1-year full-library completion thread only to find that it had already been beaten.  I have no idea why I thought that it was still fair game but oh well.  This's the only time I've played through a game that was already complete; however, I started two other games (Neutopia 1 and then 2) only to find them beaten before I could finish them.

I think I'll start on Cosmic Fantasy this coming weekend and see if I can manage to get all the way to Galam before a victory is stolen from my grasp :lol:
You probably just assumed that no on has played DD this year. Much less, cleared it.
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Post by: NE146 on 09/28/2016, 04:46 PM
I'm actually starting on Ys and Rondo.. basically I ignored turbo cd games 3 decades ago despite being a TG16 fan... Ys especially since I finished it on the SMS and had no interest starting it again, better graphics or not.  But anyway now I'm making up for it. :)
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Post by: seieienbu on 09/28/2016, 05:10 PM
Quote from: crazydean on 09/28/2016, 12:52 PMYou probably just assumed that no on has played DD this year. Much less, cleared it.
Most years that might be a safe assumption!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 09/28/2016, 06:18 PM
Lately I've been on a Twin Cobra (Kyukyoku Tiger) kick. Trying to improve mah score.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/04/2016, 12:20 AM
(http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/Emperor_Phoenix/Shoot-em-up%20Scores/cotton_1ALL_10.02.2016%201_zpsob3tjafs.jpg)

I am now king of Cotton.

I was able to clear the first loop yesterday, but didn't make it too far into the second because the buffed health of enemies meant that a few strategies didn't carry over from the first loop.

Great game, but I was a little let down when the last three bosses of the game (that's almost half of them!) have safe-spots that let you avoid all of their attacks (or nearly all). It's an unwelcome blemish on an otherwise top-quality shooter.
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Post by: Gypsy on 10/04/2016, 11:07 AM
Congrats Emperor.
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Post by: geise on 10/05/2016, 01:33 PM
I've been playing Terraforming. I forgot how much I hate/love level 3.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Dicer on 10/05/2016, 08:46 PM
Quote from: geise on 10/05/2016, 01:33 PMI've been playing Terraforming. I forgot how much I hate/love level 3.
It's such a love hate game in general...
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 10/06/2016, 03:09 AM
I have been playing Hit the Ice, Air Zonk and Devil's Crush this week - best wishes -
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Post by: SavagePencil on 10/06/2016, 01:19 PM
R-Type.  With a new joystick.  I WILL PREVAIL.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 10/06/2016, 03:11 PM
love: backgrounds
hate: everything else

Quote from: Gypsy on 10/04/2016, 11:07 AMCongrats Emperor.
Thanks; I'm not sure what the next clear will be. Halloween means Splatterhouse deserves a playthrough, at the least. I don't know of other horror themed games outside of Demon's World and Laplace (of which the latter doesn't appeal to my non-Japanese-speaking brain).

As far as shooters go, I popped Gradius II in for a whirl and was reminded just how damn good the port is.

I also actually made it to stage 3 on RayXanber II on one continue, which is a personal best. Considering how gleefully dickish this game is about herding you into a location where a dozen enemies will spawn on top of you, I consider this quite the feat!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: geise on 10/06/2016, 08:05 PM
I totally forgot the OP of this wonderful thread only has 1 post! :lol:
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Post by: goldenband on 10/07/2016, 09:04 PM
Right now, Double Dungeons! Eight down, 14 to go (though I know they're about to start getting much, much bigger).

Before that it was World Court Tennis, which I beat a few weeks ago, making it the first Turbo/PCE game I've ever beaten. :)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: SoulflySolid on 10/08/2016, 10:17 PM
Played some Download today.
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Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: SoulflySolid on 10/12/2016, 10:47 PM
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Played some Final Soldier today. Stage 6 wrecked me. Those damn turrets that shoot homing shots at you are the bane of my existence.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: crazydean on 10/13/2016, 12:28 AM
Sinistron. It feels a lot like R-type. The checkpoints are useless.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 10/13/2016, 03:30 PM
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Played through Valis 2 today
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 10/13/2016, 05:17 PM
I beat Splatterhouse on Hard last night. It felt good to revisit the familiar locales and enemies, even in gimped-down form vs. their bloody arcade counterparts.

Hard mode is underwhelming, honestly. All the mode changes is that it doubles all enemy health. That's fine, I suppose, though it takes a bit of the fun out of whacking a green mud-man if he doesn't splat in one hit like the rest of 'em.

I wish they would have been more creative with Hard, like putting the slimy face-slugs back into Stage 2 like they were in the arcade. Or slight enemy placement tweaks. With the default difficulty being a bit too easy, the Arcade Splatterhouse still wins out as the best version, mechanically speaking (to say nothing of its obviously-better visuals).
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Post by: esteban on 10/13/2016, 08:06 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 10/13/2016, 05:17 PMI beat Splatterhouse on Hard last night. It felt good to revisit the familiar locales and enemies, even in gimped-down form vs. their bloody arcade counterparts.

Hard mode is underwhelming, honestly. All the mode changes is that it doubles all enemy health. That's fine, I suppose, though it takes a bit of the fun out of whacking a green mud-man if he doesn't splat in one hit like the rest of 'em.

I wish they would have been more creative with Hard, like putting the slimy face-slugs back into Stage 2 like they were in the arcade. Or slight enemy placement tweaks. With the default difficulty being a bit too easy, the Arcade Splatterhouse still wins out as the best version, mechanically speaking (to say nothing of its obviously-better visuals).
Agreed. Not only is it easy, but it is really short (for a console game).

That said, I have had fun replaying the game over the years....probably because it is so short.

:)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 10/13/2016, 08:08 PM
Not turbo but, I didn't want to see if there was a non-turbo playing thread (I'm lazy). New personal best for me, took about an hour. @_@

(https://i.imgur.com/6qbqB33.jpg)
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: munchiaz on 10/14/2016, 11:38 AM
Played some Dragon Spirit last night. Pretty good arcade port. Really wish the dragon's hitbox wasn't so damn big. Thats honestly the hardest part about this game
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Post by: majors on 10/17/2016, 09:29 AM
Quote from: munchiaz on 10/14/2016, 11:38 AM... Really wish the dragon's hitbox wasn't so damn big. Thats honestly the hardest part about this game
Granted, but that's part of the game. Saber is even better!

Got some Raiden in last night, or rather it drilled me a new one. So hard...

Did 7 rounds of Motoroader. Game gets a bad rap due to not being able to see ahead when you're in the lead and the fact that the computer controlled cars obviously CHEAT with upgrades. Still have fun with it tho.

Also re-re-started Nectaris 2 b/c I keep forgetting what turbob has my save file. I need to invest in a Tennokoe some day. MM/Nectaris is just the right amount stat and sim, plus part 2 has that baller orchestrated redbook.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/17/2016, 12:37 PM
Quote from: munchiaz on 10/14/2016, 11:38 AMPlayed some Dragon Spirit last night. Pretty good arcade port. Really wish the dragon's hitbox wasn't so damn big. Thats honestly the hardest part about this game
The dragon's hitbox grows as your dragon grows. In the Namco Museum Vol. 5 port, the game itself even notes this and recommends that you limit yourself to two heads for maximum effectiveness.

I can't remember if the HuCard port is based off of the Old or New version of Dragon Spirit; the New version ups your speed and slightly shrinks the hitbox. I think the HuCard is New, because of the intro tune that plays before the 1st stage BGM (not present in Old).
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Post by: blueraven on 10/17/2016, 12:40 PM
Ninja Warriors, Neutopia, and TaleSpin.

Having fun with teh hueycardo
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Post by: munchiaz on 10/17/2016, 01:27 PM
Played a good amount of Cho Aniki yesterday. Made it to the end boss (i think) but couldn't beat it. Then had to put the game down to watch the KOF XIV finals at SCR
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Post by: cccmar on 10/26/2016, 03:56 PM
Out Live and Kihou Hisei XSERD - I'm trying out Japan exclusives I've never tried before for fun. XSERD is very similar to the recently translate Vixen 357 on SMD (in fact, I believe it is a prequel of sorts), so it's alright. Out Live... well, if you enjoy dungeon crawlers it is sorta interesting, if only because it is a) the first game by Sunsoft on the PC-Engine and b) it's a mech dungeon crawler.
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Post by: MNKyDeth on 10/26/2016, 03:57 PM
I think I am on the 4th map maybe 5th map on Vasteel. Trying to play in my spare time. Knock it out for can pcefx beat the games thread.
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Post by: Galder on 10/28/2016, 04:11 PM
Bloody wooooolf! *howls* Pure arcade entertainment!
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Post by: Ayce on 10/29/2016, 10:52 PM
Just had a good time playing through Splatterhouse Chrome.
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Post by: esteban on 10/30/2016, 06:35 AM
Chrome?
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Post by: PukeSter on 10/30/2016, 08:13 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/30/2016, 06:35 AMChrome?
The only PC engine rom hack (not counting translations)

Adds the meat cleaver from the arcade and switches around some stuff. I've never played it though
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Post by: esteban on 10/30/2016, 10:10 AM
Quote from: guest on 10/30/2016, 08:13 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/30/2016, 06:35 AMChrome?
The only PC engine rom hack (not counting translations)

Adds the meat cleaver from the arcade and switches around some stuff. I've never played it though
Oh, yes, I remember a small discussion on this (Bonknuts suggested that the hack simply uses existing assets--sprite animations--and doesn't introduce any new frames of animation). STILL, it sounds very interesting. I will have to check it out one of these... years... :)
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Post by: seieienbu on 10/31/2016, 04:19 AM
Played through Dracula X and The Adams Family in honor of Halloween.
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Post by: Gypsy on 11/03/2016, 08:20 PM
turbobs: Genji Tsushin Agedama

Non-turbobs: Beat Thunder Force III and D&D Tower of Doom. Dug out an IA-100 processor and I've been playing a lot of Strikers 1945 II and DoDonPachi in Tate mode without having to put a tv on its side. It is glorious. Strikers 1945 2nd loop is NUTS.
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Post by: LETMEINPLEASE on 11/03/2016, 08:41 PM
Played all of Last Alert, took me a while to realize you got new guns  :oops:  I like it tho, not the best, but deff. much worse out there
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 11/05/2016, 10:26 AM
I keep trying to play Break-In, because I kind of like pool games. I keep turning it off pretty fast.
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Post by: Gypsy on 11/05/2016, 01:19 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 11/05/2016, 10:26 AMI keep trying to play Break-In, because I kind of like pool games. I keep turning it off pretty fast.
I had a similar experience with this game.  :lol:
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Post by: esteban on 11/05/2016, 02:13 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 11/05/2016, 01:19 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 11/05/2016, 10:26 AMI keep trying to play Break-In, because I kind of like pool games. I keep turning it off pretty fast.
I had a similar experience with this game.  :lol:
Hhahahha! This should be the blurb on the poster for Break-In :)
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Post by: gheebee on 11/06/2016, 01:02 AM
Haven't played any TG16/PCE in a while but today my friend was over and we played a game of Monster Lair. It was cool playing as the alternate character and seeing all of the additional powerups that appear for her without just starting the game in 2 player mode and letting the first player die off in the first level. The added items you can only get by jumping off of the head of the other player and the fact that you need to cooperate for that and to make sure neither life bar runs out also definitely added to the fun. When it started up they commented on how sharp the image looked and it was nice to see someone else appreciate the S-Video mod, especially since the last time we played on the Duo was before I had the mod done.
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Post by: esteban on 11/06/2016, 01:40 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 11/06/2016, 01:02 AMHaven't played any TG16/PCE in a while but today my friend was over and we played a game of Monster Lair. It was cool playing as the alternate character and seeing all of the additional powerups that appear for her without just starting the game in 2 player mode and letting the first player die off in the first level. The added items you can only get by jumping off of the head of the other player and the fact that you need to cooperate for that and to make sure neither life bar runs out also definitely added to the fun. When it started up they commented on how sharp the image looked and it was nice to see someone else appreciate the S-Video mod, especially since the last time we played on the Duo was before I had the mod done.
Always loved the co-op :)
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 11/06/2016, 04:20 PM
I've started Valis 3 for the first time. I'm enjoying it, even though it can be a bit frustrating at times. For example, the sliding is kind of awkward, especially when you're supposed to slide between platforms. Bosses are super easy so far. Overall I'm enjoying it, and I like the story and cutscenes. Voice acting is charmingly bad as always.
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Post by: esteban on 11/06/2016, 05:50 PM
Quote from: SoulflySolid on 11/06/2016, 04:20 PMI've started Valis 3 for the first time. I'm enjoying it, even though it can be a bit frustrating at times. For example, the sliding is kind of awkward, especially when you're supposed to slide between platforms. Bosses are super easy so far. Overall I'm enjoying it, and I like the story and cutscenes. Voice acting is charmingly bad as always.
Thankfully, the sliding is *extremely generous*, and you don't have to be pixel perfect to complete most slides. The standing-->sliding animation is a little wonky, allowing apparently "impossible" maneuvers.

:)

I consider this an epic TG-16 experience. Sure, some levels are average/uninspired, but overall, a really fun game.
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Post by: benjiedude on 11/07/2016, 08:36 PM
I keep finding myself going back to Zonk.
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Post by: nopepper on 11/07/2016, 10:29 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 11/06/2016, 01:02 AMHaven't played any TG16/PCE in a while but today my friend was over and we played a game of Monster Lair. It was cool playing as the alternate character and seeing all of the additional powerups that appear for her without just starting the game in 2 player mode and letting the first player die off in the first level. The added items you can only get by jumping off of the head of the other player and the fact that you need to cooperate for that and to make sure neither life bar runs out also definitely added to the fun. When it started up they commented on how sharp the image looked and it was nice to see someone else appreciate the S-Video mod, especially since the last time we played on the Duo was before I had the mod done.
Never played co-op in this game, but that sounds awesome, so I need to give it a try.

I'm currently playing Download, which is another one of those great shooters that really define the PCE for me. Too bad that the game is kind of a cakewalk after you crack it, having some incredibly obvious safe spots in some of the "harder" sections. Having said that, the last boss is always challenging, although it might be because I haven't studied it as much as the rest of the game.

Love the PCE's idiosyncratic shooters, such as Lost Sunheart and this one!
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 11/08/2016, 11:00 AM
I spent about 90 minutes playing Alien Crush yesterday.
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Post by: Gypsy on 11/08/2016, 11:25 AM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 11/08/2016, 11:00 AMI spent about 90 minutes playing Alien Crush yesterday.
An excellent choice.
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Post by: jtucci31 on 11/09/2016, 05:14 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 11/08/2016, 11:00 AMI spent about 90 minutes playing Alien Crush yesterday.
High score?
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on 11/09/2016, 07:11 PM
Quote from: guest on 11/09/2016, 05:14 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 11/08/2016, 11:00 AMI spent about 90 minutes playing Alien Crush yesterday.
High score?
Yeah, but it doesn't save it and I didn't track what it was. I've not had as long of a play of it in the past few days. I did spend about 45 minutes on a game of Devil's Crush today though.
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 11/18/2016, 04:44 AM
45 minutes playing US Raiden HuCard today + 30 minutes playing US Bomberman 93 HuCard - had a blast!
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Post by: Gypsy on 11/19/2016, 09:28 AM
Not turbob: Guardian Force. I am becoming addicted to this game. The controls took some getting used to, but actually changing them so that the shoulder buttons move the turret was a game changer for me. This game is really fun.
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 11/21/2016, 04:35 PM
Spent an hour and fifteen minutes with Terra Cresta II last evening - such a challenging game - but a lot of fun --best wishes
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 11/24/2016, 05:57 AM
Thanksgiving eve - spent 1+ hours playing Air Zonk (US HuCard) - I am able to get to Stage 5 Land of Drool pretty easily (perhaps lose 1 life in the first 4 stages) - but have a difficult time with that level (lose all remaining 4 or 5 lives - LOL!!!) - still trying to figure out the most optimized "friends/stage" list -- It is a great game to play thou - even after all these years -- such a classic design - best wishes - ron
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Post by: martinine on 11/30/2016, 10:53 PM
Air Zonk is a masterpiece!

I played Galaga 90 for about an hour today. My face hurts from smiling the whole time. So classic, and I really get nostalgic for 80s arcades when I play this game.
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Post by: XtoF on 12/02/2016, 05:15 AM
Today I played Parodius Da! on my PcEngine GT during my transit (subway)  :D
I'm eagerly waiting the back trip to home  :wink:
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Post by: esteban on 12/02/2016, 05:29 AM
Quote from: XtoF on 12/02/2016, 05:15 AMToday I played Parodius Da! on my PcEngine GT during my transit (subway)  :D
I'm eagerly waiting the back trip to home  :wink:
OK, that is awesome. :)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/02/2016, 12:03 PM
Quote from: martinine on 11/30/2016, 10:53 PMAir Zonk is a masterpiece!

I played Galaga 90 for about an hour today. My face hurts from smiling the whole time. So classic, and I really get nostalgic for 80s arcades when I play this game.
Have you played the PC Engine Space Invaders? The remix/updated/whatever-they-call-it mode is a blast.
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Post by: TheClash603 on 12/03/2016, 12:54 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/02/2016, 05:29 AM
Quote from: XtoF on 12/02/2016, 05:15 AMToday I played Parodius Da! on my PcEngine GT during my transit (subway)  :D
I'm eagerly waiting the back trip to home  :wink:
OK, that is awesome. :)
I go to NYC a few times a year and I have yet to see Esteban on the subway with his Turbo Express, it is a dream of mine actually.
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Post by: Magister on 12/04/2016, 11:04 PM
This topic is kind of interesting.  Looking at the very first page and seeing the very first post and only post from the creator of the topic back in 2008 is surprising.  He/she only made this one post/topic and it seems to be one of the most popular and active ones on here.
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Post by: esteban on 12/04/2016, 11:23 PM
Quote from: Magister on 12/04/2016, 11:04 PMThis topic is kind of interesting.  Looking at the very first page and seeing the very first post and only post from the creator of the topic back in 2008 is surprising.  He/she only made this one post/topic and it seems to be one of the most popular and active ones on here.
Ha! I didn't realize that was the case with this thread.

There have been many threads like this over the years, but the one that gets "traction" is the luck of the draw.

Now I am going to look at the beginning of this thread to see it's origins. 

:)




Quote from: TheClash603 on 12/03/2016, 12:54 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/02/2016, 05:29 AM
Quote from: XtoF on 12/02/2016, 05:15 AMToday I played Parodius Da! on my PcEngine GT during my transit (subway)  :D
I'm eagerly waiting the back trip to home  :wink:
OK, that is awesome. :)
I go to NYC a few times a year and I have yet to see Esteban on the subway with his Turbo Express, it is a dream of mine actually.
Ha! I'll have to invest in some new rechargeable batteries and start lugging my TE around on my commute.

:)
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Post by: Bamilolly on 12/07/2016, 03:12 AM
Playing Rondo of Blood.........I just got a PC engine Turbo Duo R. Great game. Gets really hard after chapter 3!
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Post by: Galder on 12/07/2016, 11:50 AM
Silent debuggers - cool art but hard and confusing as heck.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 12/07/2016, 09:33 PM
Quote from: Galder on 12/07/2016, 11:50 AMSilent debuggers - cool art but hard and confusing as heck.
Once you find out how to play it it becomes super easy.
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Post by: Mas on 12/09/2016, 06:11 AM
Last night my sd card came to for the everdrive. I cannot wait to play magical chase and some great pc engine shooters. Any recommendations for a good vertical shmups? So far I've played and owned in the past
Blazing lasers
R type
Super star soldier
Galaga 88
So those I don't want to start off. I want some really good shmup to really show what I've missed in the 90's or these days now can't afford lol
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Post by: esteban on 12/09/2016, 06:40 AM
Quote from: Mas on 12/09/2016, 06:11 AMLast night my sd card came to for the everdrive. I cannot wait to play magical chase and some great pc engine shooters. Any recommendations for a good vertical shmups? So far I've played and owned in the past
Blazing lasers
R type
Super star soldier
Galaga 88
So those I don't want to start off. I want some really good shmup to really show what I've missed in the 90's or these days now can't afford lol
Soldier Blade
Aero Blasters
Dragon Spirit & Saber

https://archives.tg-16.com/complete_list_of_tg16_pce_shooters.htm

:)
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Post by: deubeul on 12/09/2016, 06:51 AM
Raiden, Kyukyoku Tiger.
Override and Cyber Core too, they're underestimated IMO.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/09/2016, 12:21 PM
Twin Bee...game is very fun but damn do I lose a lot of lives juggling the bells to get the power up I want. I am....not good a this game. Strategy is to get the triple shot and then just stay alive!
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Post by: seieienbu on 12/12/2016, 05:47 AM
Finished the first two cases in the first Sherlock Holmes CD game.  I've owned it for a long while but only now got around to playing it for the beat-all-turbo-games thread.  The game seems easy enough:  I  have a notepad file open and I copy down every name and place in the intro, talk to Lestrade and do  that again.  Then I go to every person/place, then to everyone they mention.  Then I go to trial.  I optimized the first case and got the lowest score possible.  It took me 3 tries to get it all figured out for the lowest possible score.  For the second case I actually had to read the paper.

Honestly, it's an interesting game but I feel like I'm just solving by exhaustion without really thinking my way through.  I doubt I'll ever go back and play it again after I finish this playthrough but it's still a neat spectacle particularly when you consider the offerings on the Genesis and SNES at the time.
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 12/12/2016, 08:42 AM
Got in 3 hours of Gunhed this weekend - about 2 hours of caravan play (split 25% 2 minute and 75% 5 minute stages) + 1 hour of full gameplay - these are 2 of my most treasured HuCards - so much gameplay value for me - Best wishes - Ron
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Post by: Mas on 12/14/2016, 05:34 PM
So since I have the everdrive out of all the games I've got I still manage to just play legendary axe. I now want to beat the game. No cheats or savestates just go thru the game like it was 1989.
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Post by: esteban on 12/14/2016, 07:41 PM
Quote from: Mas on 12/14/2016, 05:34 PMSo since I have the everdrive out of all the games I've got I still manage to just play legendary axe. I now want to beat the game. No cheats or savestates just go thru the game like it was 1989.
I still like this game, despite playing it *way* too much back in the day.

Beating this game felt like a genuine accomplishment (there are a few tricky parts).

I forget the easiest path through the "maze" at the end, for example...

:)

And some of the music tracks are my favorites (of all time). Even the "lesser" tracks are still solid.
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/15/2016, 12:00 AM
Esty, I always remember to go down the pits at the rooms E, P, Q

E for exit
P for Punjabi
Q for quest

Some rooms have pits that lead to items but I try not to risk my pattern
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 12/15/2016, 12:39 AM
Spent 1 hour today playing  Ordyne - I had forgotten many of the level designs/enemies for this game - An hour well spent - Ron
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Post by: esteban on 12/15/2016, 04:07 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/15/2016, 12:00 AMEsty, I always remember to go down the pits at the rooms E, P, Q

E for exit
P for Punjabi
Q for quest

Some rooms have pits that lead to items but I try not to risk my pattern
Ha! I wonder if your route is the same as the route I usually take....
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Post by: Warbucks on 12/15/2016, 04:34 PM
Playing some Soldier Blade.. Finally.. took me a while to get it, now I see what all the fuss is about.

What do you all think is better Blazing Lazers or Soldier Blade?
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/15/2016, 04:38 PM
Soldier Blade hands down.
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Post by: NE146 on 12/16/2016, 05:31 PM
A little unfair since Blazing Lazers predates it as far as I could remember... and we know the shmup genre usually evolved from itself. :)
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Post by: NecroPhile on 12/16/2016, 05:56 PM
They're both great, but Soldier Blade is a hard shewty to beat.  It's just about perfect.
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Post by: Bloufo on 12/17/2016, 01:58 AM
Just regular old Bonk's Adventure.

Been playing it on my TE. Started it up again today, but the damn portable has all of a sudden lost all sound.
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Post by: esteban on 12/17/2016, 06:10 AM
Quote from: Bloufo on 12/17/2016, 01:58 AMJust regular old Bonk's Adventure.

Been playing it on my TE. Started it up again today, but the damn portable has all of a sudden lost all sound.
Yeah, I am worried about the state of my TE.... I HAVEN'T PLAYED IT IN A LONG TIME...
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Post by: Bloufo on 12/18/2016, 04:05 AM
Quote from: esteban on 12/17/2016, 06:10 AM
Quote from: Bloufo on 12/17/2016, 01:58 AMJust regular old Bonk's Adventure.

Been playing it on my TE. Started it up again today, but the damn portable has all of a sudden lost all sound.
Yeah, I am worried about the state of my TE.... I HAVEN'T PLAYED IT IN A LONG TIME...
I'm now using a pair of speakers to get sound out of it.

It's not exactly "portable" now :P , more like a stopgap measure until it gets repaired.

(https://i.imgur.com/fQUYNvt.jpg)
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Post by: esteban on 12/18/2016, 04:25 AM
Quote from: Bloufo on 12/18/2016, 04:05 AM
Quote from: esteban on 12/17/2016, 06:10 AM
Quote from: Bloufo on 12/17/2016, 01:58 AMJust regular old Bonk's Adventure.

Been playing it on my TE. Started it up again today, but the damn portable has all of a sudden lost all sound.
Yeah, I am worried about the state of my TE.... I HAVEN'T PLAYED IT IN A LONG TIME...
I'm now using a pair of speakers to get sound out of it.

It's not exactly "portable" now :P , more like a stopgap measure until it gets repaired.
(https://i.imgur.com/fQUYNvt.jpg)
I would like to think that you are simply heeding the advice from this Public Service Announcement (PSA)...

 (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/wall_of_sound.jpg)

Needless to say, the best way to experience TurboExpress is when the floor is trembling and your neighbors are yelling "SimEarthquake!"

:)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/22/2016, 10:41 AM
Peach Boy Katsugeki

Does anyone have any tips etc on this? It seems to require some grinding here and there to buy the better weapons etc and I'd love to just save some time by knowing which ones to get. Or if I need to actually do anything in the towns.

It appears there is some sort of trivia game or something in some of the huts but I guess the questions or whatever are randomized so I assume there is no cheat sheet to these.
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/23/2016, 12:52 PM
Winds of Thunder

http://youtu.be/vml8gRsFdIE
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 12/26/2016, 01:02 PM
Played Last Alert this morning. I love the cheesy localization.
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Post by: Mathius on 12/26/2016, 07:43 PM
Joshua Turbo sent me copies of L-Dis and Cosmic Fantasy 1 for Christmas this year. Haven't spent much time with CF but L-Dis is pretty freakin' cool. The graphics are nice and colorful in "typical" PCE style making it perfect for these dreary winter days.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 12/26/2016, 08:23 PM
My older bro knows me well, and got me a swell gift for Christmas:

(https://web.archive.org/web/20190510172856im_/http://s.emuparadise.org/TurboGrafx-16/TG16-PCE/EXTRAS/Turbo%20Grafx%2016%20-%20Boxes/Bloody%20Wolf%20(U).jpg)

Extra money for the USA version, but worth it for that heart-rending dialog.

It's shocking how much better this game is than Last Alert, and Bloody Wolf is essentially a Mercs clone itself! (Does that make Last Alert a clone of a clone?)

Data East has a number of respectable clones under its belt though (Midnight Resistance and Vapor Trail come to mind).
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Post by: Mathius on 12/26/2016, 11:59 PM
I should break out my copy of Bloody Wolf. It's been years since I've played it.
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Post by: NightWolve on 12/27/2016, 12:11 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 12/26/2016, 08:23 PMMy older bro knows me well, and got me a swell gift for Christmas:

(https://web.archive.org/web/20190510172856im_/http://s.emuparadise.org/TurboGrafx-16/TG16-PCE/EXTRAS/Turbo%20Grafx%2016%20-%20Boxes/Bloody%20Wolf%20(U).jpg)

Extra money for the USA version, but worth it for that heart-rending dialog.

It's shocking how much better this game is than Last Alert, and Bloody Wolf is essentially a Mercs clone itself! (Does that make Last Alert a clone of a clone?)

Data East has a number of respectable clones under its belt though (Midnight Resistance and Vapor Trail come to mind).
Yeah, one of the best games for the action military genre in that era. I played it many, many times. I won it with a TurboGrafx-16 system, but it was broken by the TurboExpress I later bought... A new TurboExpress will have very tight contact pins, and the first HuCard you insert will take more force than usual (at least, that was my experience) - Bloody Wolf was the first game I wanted to play on it, and it wound up breaking it sadly... Something to consider if you manage to find a new one, use a shitty HuCard to slightly wear out the brass contact pins upon first use.
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Post by: crazydean on 12/27/2016, 07:01 PM
Quote from: NightWolve on 12/27/2016, 12:11 AMYeah, one of the best games for the action military genre in that era. I played it many, many times. I won it with a TurboGrafx-16 system, but it was broken by the TurboExpress I later bought... A new TurboExpress will have very tight contact pins, and the first HuCard you insert will take more force than usual (at least, that was my experience) - Bloody Wolf was the first game I wanted to play on it, and it wound up breaking it sadly... Something to consider if you manage to find a new one, use a shitty HuCard to slightly wear out the brass contact pins upon first use.
That's a pretty crazy experience. Sorry to hear about your poor Huey.
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/27/2016, 09:26 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 12/22/2016, 10:41 AMPeach Boy Katsugeki

Does anyone have any tips etc on this? It seems to require some grinding here and there to buy the better weapons etc and I'd love to just save some time by knowing which ones to get. Or if I need to actually do anything in the towns.

It appears there is some sort of trivia game or something in some of the huts but I guess the questions or whatever are randomized so I assume there is no cheat sheet to these.
Towns don't have side quests as far as I know.

The snow level and volcano levels are good grinding spots. The 2nd level with the bunnies is a great early spot.

Best armor is more important than the best sword.

The weapons and armor in stores don't upgrade until you buy something, so have no worry buying.

Try and play around with the pause menu options. One option gives you invincibility during boss fights, almost critical for the last boss

Mini games are useless but fun. You could also try easy mode which prevents you from falling down puts

PM sunteam_paul, he is a big fan of the game and knows a lot more than I do.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/28/2016, 08:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/27/2016, 09:26 PMTowns don't have side quests as far as I know.

The snow level and volcano levels are good grinding spots. The 2nd level with the bunnies is a great early spot.

Best armor is more important than the best sword.

The weapons and armor in stores don't upgrade until you buy something, so have no worry buying.

Try and play around with the pause menu options. One option gives you invincibility during boss fights, almost critical for the last boss

Mini games are useless but fun. You could also try easy mode which prevents you from falling down puts

PM sunteam_paul, he is a big fan of the game and knows a lot more than I do.
Thank you! That alone will save me a lot of time and confusion.
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Post by: esteban on 12/28/2016, 09:50 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 12/26/2016, 07:43 PMJoshua Turbo sent me copies of L-Dis and Cosmic Fantasy 1 for Christmas this year. Haven't spent much time with CF but L-Dis is pretty freakin' cool. The graphics are nice and colorful in "typical" PCE style making it perfect for these dreary winter days.
L-Dis was a nice surprise (I wasn't expecting much from it years ago...)

I love thinking about the person who made the cover art for that game! I wish we could see some "behind the scenes" photos of the process... I feel this way about all the "dioramas/miniatures" used in artwork. Like...Hany in the Sky/on the Road.

:)
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Post by: gheebee on 12/30/2016, 08:28 PM
As you might imagine, New Adventure Island! Sadly something weird happened this time around, I was approaching the level 2 boss on my first game when the game went black and white, tiled the image in a somewhat distorted 2x2 grid, froze, and played a continuous tone. Cleaned the card a bit and put it back in and it didn't happen again in the hour or so I played after, but this has me worried now since the card really wasn't dirty when I started playing. Hopefully this was just a one-off thing...
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Post by: esteban on 12/31/2016, 08:00 AM
Quote from: gheebee on 12/30/2016, 08:28 PMAs you might imagine, New Adventure Island! Sadly something weird happened this time around, I was approaching the level 2 boss on my first game when the game went black and white, tiled the image in a somewhat distorted 2x2 grid, froze, and played a continuous tone. Cleaned the card a bit and put it back in and it didn't happen again in the hour or so I played after, but this has me worried now since the card really wasn't dirty when I started playing. Hopefully this was just a one-off thing...
That sucks. I don't want to give you false hopes, but I think I have, very rarely experienced this 1-2 times.

The problem is we are talking 20+ years ago, and I feel the game always froze very quickly, early (title screen) and *maybe* within first few moment of playing a level.

It's hard to differentiate my NES VS. NEC experiences...

I can't remember ever playing far into a game (as you did, with NAI) and *then* having the game freeze... I would remember that.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/31/2016, 09:56 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/27/2016, 09:26 PMTowns don't have side quests as far as I know.

The snow level and volcano levels are good grinding spots. The 2nd level with the bunnies is a great early spot.

Best armor is more important than the best sword.

The weapons and armor in stores don't upgrade until you buy something, so have no worry buying.

Try and play around with the pause menu options. One option gives you invincibility during boss fights, almost critical for the last boss

Mini games are useless but fun. You could also try easy mode which prevents you from falling down puts

PM sunteam_paul, he is a big fan of the game and knows a lot more than I do.
Lukester, PCenginebible says this game has battery back up....do I need to manually save? And if it's manual, where is the save option? Peach Boy doesn't appear to save just upon completing levels.
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/03/2017, 06:01 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 12/31/2016, 09:56 AMLukester, PCenginebible says this game has battery back up....do I need to manually save? And if it's manual, where is the save option? Peach Boy doesn't appear to save just upon completing levels.
Pretty sure you manually save at the statues.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 01/03/2017, 08:01 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/28/2016, 09:50 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 12/26/2016, 07:43 PMJoshua Turbo sent me copies of L-Dis and Cosmic Fantasy 1 for Christmas this year. Haven't spent much time with CF but L-Dis is pretty freakin' cool. The graphics are nice and colorful in "typical" PCE style making it perfect for these dreary winter days.
L-Dis was a nice surprise (I wasn't expecting much from it years ago...)

I love thinking about the person who made the cover art for that game! I wish we could see some "behind the scenes" photos of the process... I feel this way about all the "dioramas/miniatures" used in artwork. Like...Hany in the Sky/on the Road.

:)
I remember seeing a blog with a post where they identified every toy used for the diorama that is the cover art for Vic Tokai's Zombie Nation. They had a very high res picture of it too. I'll see if I can dig that up.
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Post by: blueraven on 01/04/2017, 01:07 AM
I was going to play some vigilante later
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Post by: esteban on 01/04/2017, 07:00 AM
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2017, 08:01 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/28/2016, 09:50 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 12/26/2016, 07:43 PMJoshua Turbo sent me copies of L-Dis and Cosmic Fantasy 1 for Christmas this year. Haven't spent much time with CF but L-Dis is pretty freakin' cool. The graphics are nice and colorful in "typical" PCE style making it perfect for these dreary winter days.
L-Dis was a nice surprise (I wasn't expecting much from it years ago...)

I love thinking about the person who made the cover art for that game! I wish we could see some "behind the scenes" photos of the process... I feel this way about all the "dioramas/miniatures" used in artwork. Like...Hany in the Sky/on the Road.

:)
I remember seeing a blog with a post where they identified every toy used for the diorama that is the cover art for Vic Tokai's Zombie Nation. They had a very high res picture of it too. I'll see if I can dig that up.
Yes, please. :)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/05/2017, 03:13 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2017, 06:01 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 12/31/2016, 09:56 AMLukester, PCenginebible says this game has battery back up....do I need to manually save? And if it's manual, where is the save option? Peach Boy doesn't appear to save just upon completing levels.
Pretty sure you manually save at the statues.
thanks will give it a shot!
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 01/07/2017, 07:59 PM
I have been having a lot of fun playing both of the 5 minute caravan levels for Soldier Blade and Gunhed - right amount of tension/fun/timing for quick pick up and play sessions - Best wishes - Ron
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Post by: crazydean on 01/07/2017, 08:51 PM
Played some Blazing Lasers today. Esteban got me thinking about it with his recent video. Easily got to area 9, but that boss rush is a bitch.
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Post by: Gypsy on 01/07/2017, 09:27 PM
Getting better at Aeroblasters slowly.

Thanks again Santa.
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Post by: cueball1897 on 01/08/2017, 10:38 AM
Gate of Thunder

I'm new to the CD side, so I picked up both Turbo Duo pack-in discs. I'm only 25 years late to the party.  :dance:
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Post by: MisterCrash on 01/10/2017, 09:48 PM
I just finished Dragon's Curse for the first time. I really enjoyed it. Nice graphics, fun level design, and I liked the character switching dynamic.

The one thing I didn't like was how the potions were handled. When you load a game, all your potions are gone, so you have to go back and get more. Then, when the potions are used, you can get anywhere from 1 to 8 hearts refilled. When I battled the Vampire Dragon the first time, I used three potions, which refilled a TOTAL of five hearts. I went down in flames. The next time, the first potion refilled all my hearts.
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 01/11/2017, 09:28 PM
yeah - random heart fills - always a bummer - lol - congrats on getting thru the game though! Ron
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Post by: esteban on 01/11/2017, 10:07 PM
Ordyne
Psycho Chaser
Shubibinman
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Post by: blueraven on 01/12/2017, 12:47 AM
Vigilante
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Post by: Mathius on 01/12/2017, 01:14 AM
Played some Dragon Spirit just to hear the tunes.
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Post by: esteban on 01/12/2017, 02:55 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 01/12/2017, 01:14 AMPlayed some Dragon Spirit just to hear the tunes.
You are wise :)
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Post by: airzonkrulz on 01/13/2017, 04:21 AM
Played some Terra Cresta Caravan today (40 minutes or so) - hard/fun/challenging/rewarding - AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH! - LOL  - All the Best - Ron :twisted:
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on 01/16/2017, 11:59 AM
SHOVEL KNIGHT!!!!
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Post by: NecroPhile on 01/16/2017, 12:17 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 01/16/2017, 11:59 AMSHOVEL KNIGHT!!!!
Who ported that to the Turbo?
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Post by: esteban on 01/17/2017, 01:57 AM
Pac-Land
Ordyne
Mr. Hell
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Post by: MisterCrash on 01/17/2017, 06:58 AM
I'm making my way through Popful Mail right now. It feels like a lighthearted cross between Legacy of the Wizard and Ys. I'm digging it.
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Post by: NoSexGex on 01/18/2017, 01:12 PM
Quote from: MisterCrash on 01/17/2017, 06:58 AMI'm making my way through Popful Mail right now. It feels like a lighthearted cross between Legacy of the Wizard and Ys. I'm digging it.
Such a wicked game!! I get mine this week hopefully
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Post by: Gypsy on 01/18/2017, 03:01 PM
Yeah Popful Mail is great. Don't know that I'll ever bother with the PCE version since I have it on Sega CD and have no arcade card.
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Post by: bob on 01/18/2017, 03:02 PM
cybercore last night.  god I hate that game
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Post by: esteban on 01/18/2017, 03:56 PM
Quote from: gynt on 01/18/2017, 03:02 PMcybercore last night.  god I hate that game
Such harsh words.

Please apologize.

:)
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Post by: NE146 on 01/18/2017, 08:24 PM
Playing on the 3DS :)

(https://i.imgur.com/WWFwUxW.jpg)
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 01/19/2017, 08:04 PM
Gain Ground.
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Post by: NoSexGex on 01/19/2017, 10:01 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 01/18/2017, 03:01 PMYeah Popful Mail is great. Don't know that I'll ever bother with the PCE version since I have it on Sega CD and have no arcade card.
Oh no way,  I had no idea it was for the PCE as well.  Let alone it needs the arcade card to work, I wonder if you can emulate the arcade chip with an everdrive?
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Post by: Mathius on 01/19/2017, 10:24 PM
I recommend owning both the Sega Cd and PCE versions of Popful Mail. They compliment one another nicely due to their gaping differences.
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Post by: MisterCrash on 01/19/2017, 10:40 PM
Popful Mail actually doesn't need the arcade card to work. It's a Super CD, but is enhanced with the arcade card (similar to Brandish). I think the arcade card reduces load times, but I haven't done a comparison test.
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Post by: Gypsy on 01/19/2017, 11:03 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/19/2017, 10:01 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 01/18/2017, 03:01 PMYeah Popful Mail is great. Don't know that I'll ever bother with the PCE version since I have it on Sega CD and have no arcade card.
Oh no way,  I had no idea it was for the PCE as well.  Let alone it needs the arcade card to work, I wonder if you can emulate the arcade chip with an everdrive?
Not yet unfortunately but

Quote from: MisterCrash on 01/19/2017, 10:40 PMPopful Mail actually doesn't need the arcade card to work. It's a Super CD, but is enhanced with the arcade card (similar to Brandish). I think the arcade card reduces load times, but I haven't done a comparison test.
This is true.

Quote from: Mathius on 01/19/2017, 10:24 PMI recommend owning both the Sega Cd and PCE versions of Popful Mail. They compliment one another nicely due to their gaping differences.
From what I've seen all the versions are pretty different except for PC-88 compared PCE which are similar. For anyone that wants to play it on the cheap, there is the SFC version, but it's far from ideal. The colour on the PCE version cutscenes is of course waaaay better than the Sega CD version. Soon I will trick myself into buying the PCE version....
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Post by: Mathius on 01/19/2017, 11:44 PM
It'd be cool if some of us could insert English voice acting into the PCE version of Popful Mail similar to what Nightwolve and co. did with Ys IV. And the other cool thing about this version is the cutscenes show different aspects and locations compared to the MD's.
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Post by: NoSexGex on 01/25/2017, 01:38 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 01/19/2017, 11:44 PMIt'd be cool if some of us could insert English voice acting into the PCE version of Popful Mail similar to what Nightwolve and co. did with Ys IV. And the other cool thing about this version is the cutscenes show different aspects and locations compared to the MD's.
That would be sweet with popful mail
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Post by: jtucci31 on 03/05/2017, 10:47 AM
Some friends of mine from school and I have been playing Dungeon Explorer 2. Last year we played through the entire first game and loved it so now we're finally getting to the second one.

The music is great and we are still able to just walk around and figure out where the hell to go. The cutscenes are pretty sweet too.

Our only problem so far came yesterday when I gambled away all of our lives at blackjack, fuck that grim reaper looking motherfucker. I did ok on my first two hands then lost like 6 hands in a row.
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Post by: esadajr on 03/07/2017, 05:06 PM
Moteke Tamago. It was mentioned the other day and decided to give it a shot. A fun addictive game.
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Post by: SoulflySolid on 03/13/2017, 09:28 AM
Aero Blasters. Was reading an old EGM where it was reviewed, realized I never really gave the game much of a chance. It's pretty good and challenging.
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Post by: MisterCrash on 03/13/2017, 11:38 AM
I'm going back to am old favorite and tackling Dungeon Explorer II again. This time, I'm trying out a lot more character switching, which I don't recall doing much in the past.
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Post by: esteban on 03/20/2017, 09:59 PM
Quote from: MisterCrash on 03/13/2017, 11:38 AMI'm going back to am old favorite and tackling Dungeon Explorer II again. This time, I'm trying out a lot more character switching, which I don't recall doing much in the past.
Lazers via Mr. Roboto = mega power

:)
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Post by: EmperorIng on 03/20/2017, 10:20 PM
RayXanber II for me. 1CC'ing the game might be a futile effort on my part. The ice stage of level 4 contains so many assholish enemy surprise assaults. After a while you just get worn down and turn off the machine.  ](*,)
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Post by: Gypsy on 03/21/2017, 12:27 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 03/20/2017, 10:20 PMRayXanber II for me. 1CC'ing the game might be a futile effort on my part. The ice stage of level 4 contains so many assholish enemy surprise assaults. After a while you just get worn down and turn off the machine.  ](*,)
Kudos for even friggin trying if I am remembering right that one is quite hard.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on 03/21/2017, 08:27 AM
I am in the market for a new Hu Card based game.

Something different.

Any recommendations?  It can be NA or JO (PCE). So long as the game is English friendly. Be it a platforms, shooter. What have you. I have most of the common every day stuff.

I just don't know what game to try out that's "new" which to add to my TG16 goodness.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 03/21/2017, 09:53 AM
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 03/21/2017, 08:27 AMI am in the market for a new Hu Card based game.

Something different.

Any recommendations?  It can be NA or JO (PCE). So long as the game is English friendly. Be it a platforms, shooter. What have you. I have most of the common every day stuff.

I just don't know what game to try out that's "new" which to add to my TG16 goodness.
Hatris!
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Post by: bob on 03/21/2017, 10:27 AM
ghost manor, duh.
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Post by: esteban on 03/27/2017, 09:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/21/2017, 09:53 AM
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 03/21/2017, 08:27 AMI am in the market for a new Hu Card based game.

Something different.

Any recommendations?  It can be NA or JO (PCE). So long as the game is English friendly. Be it a platforms, shooter. What have you. I have most of the common every day stuff.

I just don't know what game to try out that's "new" which to add to my TG16 goodness.
Hatris!
Mesopotamia!

Gomola Speed!
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Post by: Mathius on 03/27/2017, 09:27 PM
Metal Stoker is a decent Granada-type shewtie.
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Post by: Serega81 on 03/27/2017, 10:45 PM
Just beat Blood Ger and Babel.. think I will do a quick playthrough of Ruin, and then start the Cosmic Fantasy Series.. Want to play through them all (1 excluded) I never did beat CF 3, so that would be a first.. I think Il playthrough Fiend Hunter and Dracula X on the non-rpg side
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 03/28/2017, 07:50 AM
Armed F.

Jeez, no continues, kinda freakin' hard....I'm no pro but have to admit I was happier than I should have been just beating level 1....
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Post by: esteban on 03/28/2017, 04:55 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 03/28/2017, 07:50 AMArmed F.

Jeez, no continues, kinda freakin' hard....I'm no pro but have to admit I was happier than I should have been just beating level 1....
I like this game. Hw (http://w)

I like this basic shootemup.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 03/29/2017, 07:39 AM
Quote from: esteban on 03/28/2017, 04:55 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 03/28/2017, 07:50 AMArmed F.

Jeez, no continues, kinda freakin' hard....I'm no pro but have to admit I was happier than I should have been just beating level 1....
I like this game. Hw (http://w)

I like this basic shootemup.
Originally I played for a while, died, saw no continues. Was like, oh, this is a game where there must be a code, hold up and press start at title screen to continue, or something. Looked it up.

No continues.  #-o

I like it but, I mean the odds of me making it through...I dunno. At least I'm getting better. Level 1 is a breeze for the most part now....now level 2 with the damn environmental obstacles....
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Post by: NoSexGex on 03/30/2017, 12:55 PM
I was gonna continue my play through of Neutopia last night, but then Chris posted his new turbo views video and now i'm playing TimeCruise for the first time.
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Post by: PukeSter on 04/03/2017, 05:34 PM
Quote from: Serega81 on 03/27/2017, 10:45 PMJust beat Blood Gear
Is Blood Gear perfectly playable even if you don't know English? I've always wanted to try it out as a Wonder Boy fan

Recently, I've played some of my favorites, Bonk 2, Bomberman 93, and Tenchi Wo Kurau. I also managed to beat Atomic Robo Kid in one life!
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Post by: martinine on 04/03/2017, 10:40 PM
I've been playing Ys 1, 2, and 3 off and on lately.

Played Soldier Blade and Blazing Lazers for a while last night.

All amazing. I almost feel like with those five games, with a Bonk, Bomberman,  and Keith Courage thrown in, I could be game happy for a lifetime. I come back to those over and over again.
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Post by: NoSexGex on 04/03/2017, 11:38 PM
Quote from: Nulltard on 04/03/2017, 10:59 PMCrystalis. Easily one of the more impressive games in the library.
The music is just sex
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Post by: NoSexGex on 04/03/2017, 11:50 PM
I just saw the words crystalis and epic music flooded my subconscious. Haven't kept up prior convo
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Post by: Mathius on 04/04/2017, 12:54 AM
Played Super Raiden and Valis 1 for the very first time tonight after buying a CD lot from a friend. This was the first big PCE purchase I've made in years.

After playing the US Huey for years, Super Raiden impressed me greatly with it's differences to the chip version. I never expected the sound effects to echo the arcade version's so closely, though I do wish that extended to the boss fights. I'm still partial to the chiptunes of the HuCard ver. but the Redbook is nice.

The Valis 1 remake plays slooooow but is still somehow more fun than Valis 2 IMO.

I received four more games in the haul and will discuss those soon. I'm excited!
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Post by: Gypsy on 04/04/2017, 09:35 AM
Nice! Raiden is good stuff.
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Post by: Gypsy on 04/04/2017, 11:08 AM
Galaga 88, what a great game.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 04/05/2017, 09:05 PM
I myself beat Legend of Hero Tonma after using waaay too many continues on the last two levels which I really was not familiar with. The cave level is no joke with constantly spawning enemies and bats that you can't jump on. The rock boss was a real pain for the longest time until I finally noticed the pattern and developed a strategy around it.

The final level is magnificent. Storming that castle with 1,000 endlessly spawning enemies gunning for your chubby little Tommy. Pure chaos. The final boss is memorizing-heavy but looks great.

The game is really quite good. It's one of those games I played for a while on emulator before saying "I ought to own this!" Even if others don't take that path, they should play the game nonetheless!

Quote from: Mathius on 04/04/2017, 12:54 AMThe Valis 1 remake plays slooooow but is still somehow more fun than Valis 2 IMO.
Having actual levels will do that for you! Yuko is slow in Valis 1 but I'll take that if it actually means having bosses that do more than move left and right while spinning!
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Post by: Freeway2 on 04/05/2017, 11:23 PM
     Playing some Chase H.Q. and S.C.I. Taito goodness tonight.
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Post by: Serega81 on 04/06/2017, 04:02 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/03/2017, 05:34 PM
Quote from: Serega81 on 03/27/2017, 10:45 PMJust beat Blood Gear
Is Blood Gear perfectly playable even if you don't know English? I've always wanted to try it out as a Wonder Boy fan

Recently, I've played some of my favorites, Bonk 2, Bomberman 93, and Tenchi Wo Kurau. I also managed to beat Atomic Robo Kid in one life!
Blood Gear is in Japanese, but this might help

http://youtu.be/7KjOzARswx8 - a complete video playthrough of blood gear

and a Japanese walkthrough of the game here http://mii5.at.webry.info/200805/article_22.html which you can translate via google translate to English or your language of choice.

If you enjoyed Wonder Boy and love mechs, I highly recommend Blood Gear, it's very reminiscent of Front Mission: Gun Hazard or Cybernator for the Super Nes/Super Famicom if you played those.

Also, since I recently beat it, and you get stuck, feel free to msg me for help.
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Post by: esteban on 04/07/2017, 10:11 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 04/05/2017, 09:05 PMI myself beat Legend of Hero Tonma after using waaay too many continues on the last two levels which I really was not familiar with. The cave level is no joke with constantly spawning enemies and bats that you can't jump on. The rock boss was a real pain for the longest time until I finally noticed the pattern and developed a strategy around it.

The final level is magnificent. Storming that castle with 1,000 endlessly spawning enemies gunning for your chubby little Tommy. Pure chaos. The final boss is memorizing-heavy but looks great.

The game is really quite good. It's one of those games I played for a while on emulator before saying "I ought to own this!" Even if others don't take that path, they should play the game nonetheless!
It is a great game. I place it next to NES Karnov as "totally fun, solid" games that don't get nearly enough love.

I have argued, in the past, that both games produce a similar effect on me...I can't quite place it...but it is a good thing.

Now, I can't find my old posts, but I usually go on and on about how Karnov is the superior game (I love all the items and the thoughtful way you have to use them, which goes hand-in-hand with great level design and nice progression throughout game).

Tonma, in comparison, contains far less creativity, but is still a fun game, nonetheless.
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Post by: NightWolve on 04/16/2017, 04:23 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 01/19/2017, 11:44 PMIt'd be cool if some of us could insert English voice acting into the PCE version of Popful Mail similar to what Nightwolve and co. did with Ys IV. And the other cool thing about this version is the cutscenes show different aspects and locations compared to the MD's.
Oh yeah, the means is there. I dunno how much is in ADPCM, but the Redbook tracks were already replaceable of course. I do agree with Victor Ireland though, we got the best version of the game with the Sega Falcom alliance on the Sega CD, so I can't see you ever pestering talents like elmer/Sam to consider a fan translation for it. Sorry my PCE turbro, but I really enjoyed beating Popful Mail years back (https://www.ysutopia.net/forums/index.php?topic=444.msg3927#msg3927) with a Kega->Feka CD emulator. :P
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Post by: Strider77 on 04/19/2017, 05:29 PM
PC Denjin.....    slept on this for YEARS.

Some games after all the hype, once you get them, it's up in the air how you are gonna feel about them. I like shooters... alot. I've 1CCed Cave stuff, have a ton of shooter PCBs etc. So I was a bit suspicious of possible  "Team 'Engine" hype...      or most the hype generated from folks that casually play shooters.

Well the hype is real...   the game is cool AF. It's gloriously wacky with spastic visuals and colors. The pacing is great with no overly long drawn out parts or stages (granted the last one is long but it switches up so much presentation wise and with what's going on). It's a little beast of a Hucard...    the color is fantastic, so is the parallax with very catchy chip tunes.

It's not overly hard, but it's still challenging enough. Got to the last boss last night, last stage is the only real challenging part for me at this point. But it's very fun and still requires effort and some bosses will still sneak their licks in if I get lazy. It's fun enough that I feel the compulsion to try and kill everything and collect all the point icons....      the way it dishes out those extends helps motivate.

Expectations exceeded by alot. One of my favorite Hucards and shooters on the system.

WTF happened to the sequel on CD?
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Post by: EmperorIng on 04/19/2017, 06:26 PM
I bet you different people worked on CD Denjin <(totally unsubstantiated thought)

I really love the colors and sprites on the first Denjin, even if I don't have the game myself.  :mrgreen:

I'm putting the occasional time into KiKi KaiKai and Mr. Heli, two far more "drab" looking games but fun (and frustrating) in their own ways.

KiKi KaiKai I come back to every now and then to see if I can get a little farther - usually, yes. This last time making it to the whip-wielding Buddhist priest. You have to be constantly managing threats from all directions, making this a very stressful game as it wears on. Boss fights especially so given the lack of room to maneuver, your large slowish sprite and enemy attacks.

It's a very tough nut to crack; I hope I can get to the end one of these days.

Mr. Heli remains frustrating. If there is a strategy for that fucking level 2 boss, aka "the giant sphere that kills you instantly thanks for playing", I'd like to see it. It's such a painfully lame boss and early wall to player progress.
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Post by: Mathius on 04/19/2017, 06:43 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/19/2017, 05:29 PMPC Denjin.....    slept on this for YEARS.

Some games after all the hype, once you get them, it's up in the air how you are gonna feel about them. I like shooters... alot. I've 1CCed Cave stuff, have a ton of shooter PCBs etc. So I was a bit suspicious of possible  "Team 'Engine" hype...      or most the hype generated from folks that casually play shooters.

Well the hype is real...   the game is cool AF. It's gloriously wacky with spastic visuals and colors. The pacing is great with no overly long drawn out parts or stages (granted the last one is long but it switches up so much presentation wise and with what's going on). It's a little beast of a Hucard...    the color is fantastic, so is the parallax with very catchy chip tunes.

It's not overly hard, but it's still challenging enough. Got to the last boss last night, last stage is the only real challenging part for me at this point. But it's very fun and still requires effort and some bosses will still sneak their licks in if I get lazy. It's fun enough that I feel the compulsion to try and kill everything and collect all the point icons....      the way it dishes out those extends helps motivate.

Expectations exceeded by alot. One of my favorite Hucards and shooters on the system.

WTF happened to the sequel on CD?
Let's not forget them tunes too! Games like this and Dungeon Explorer fly in the face of those who call the Engine's soundchip "lacking". If you want to play a true spiritual successor to Air Zonk try Coryoon. Though I'd recommend playing it on an Everdrive to avoid it's unreasonable price tag. Plus unlike Super Air Zonk Coryoon has obviously been endowed with the continuation of the original Air Zonk's soundtrack.
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Post by: PukeSter on 04/19/2017, 07:41 PM
Mr. Heli' level two boss is easy as long as you stick to the middle right Wall and middle ceiling

As he moves towards you, move above him to the middle of the ceiling, and when he re-centers go back down to the side wall
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Post by: NecroPhile on 04/20/2017, 09:36 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/19/2017, 06:43 PMLet's not forget them tunes too! Games like this and Dungeon Explorer fly in the face of those who call the Engine's soundchip "lacking". If you want to play a true spiritual predecessor to Air Zonk try Coryoon. Though I'd recommend playing it on an Everdrive to avoid it's unreasonable price tag. Plus unlike Super Air Zonk Coryoon has obviously been endowed with the continuation of the original Air Zonk's soundtrack.
*fixed*
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Post by: Mathius on 04/20/2017, 06:32 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/20/2017, 09:36 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/19/2017, 06:43 PMLet's not forget them tunes too! Games like this and Dungeon Explorer fly in the face of those who call the Engine's soundchip "lacking". If you want to play a true spiritual predecessor to Air Zonk try Coryoon. Though I'd recommend playing it on an Everdrive to avoid it's unreasonable price tag. Plus unlike Super Air Zonk Coryoon has obviously been endowed with the continuation of the original Air Zonk's soundtrack.
*fixed*
Did it really come out before Air Zonk? Well blow me down!

I'm fired
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Post by: Gypsy on 04/20/2017, 10:31 PM
Coryoon is decent. I'd never recommend paying $300 or w/e the hell it goes for these days though.
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Post by: roflmao on 04/22/2017, 11:08 PM
Coryoon was the first game I played when I got my GameOfYou Flash Card. The engine is so similar to Air Zonk, but man, I find it harder because of all the stuff on screen! What are you trying to grab and what are you trying to avoid? Who knows until you hit it. :D It's gorgeous and colorful and the soundtrack is awesome, but Air Zonk kicks it's ass imo.
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Post by: waynedoodle on 04/23/2017, 09:52 PM
Played some Blazing Lazers tonight.  Great fun until you die and lose your power ups, then for me it's frustrating as hell.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 04/24/2017, 11:28 AM
Blazing Lasers suffers from the "don't lose the powerups" syndrome most shooters have, especially on the last level boss rush lol.
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Post by: esteban on 04/24/2017, 03:37 PM
QuoteBlazing Lasers suffers from the "don't lose the powerups" syndrome most shooters have, especially on the last level boss rush lol.
Many folks believe this, but I know, from experience, that you can have only a pea shooter and still beat last stage grabbing the handful of power ups that trickle your way.

SECRET: you might have boost your speed (max) and strategically take out certain  enemies that cause you trouble. Max speed lets you instantly swing back left/right as needed (pattern of enemy attacks).
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Post by: crazydean on 04/24/2017, 06:54 PM
I have given up on Blazing Lazers. I get to the boss rush and that's the best I can do. So frustrating because it takes like 45 min to get there just to lose halfway through the final level.
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Post by: NoSexGex on 04/24/2017, 07:08 PM
Quote from: waynedoodle on 04/23/2017, 09:52 PMGreat fun until you die and lose your power ups, then for me it's frustrating as hell.
Always been my thoughts about the game too
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Post by: Mathius on 04/24/2017, 07:37 PM
BL was the first Turbo game I ever cleared.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 07:24 AM
Daisenpu Custom

Pretty cool, I like the power up idea where you bring up a squadron of fighters who add to your firepower but also can get picked off. Thank goodness it's friendly with the continues.
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Post by: esteban on 04/25/2017, 09:17 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 07:24 AMDaisenpu Custom

Pretty cool, I like the power up idea where you bring up a squadron of fighters who add to your firepower but also can get picked off. Thank goodness it's friendly with the continues.
A solid game. I love old-skool formula for shootemups.

:)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 09:26 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/25/2017, 09:17 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 07:24 AMDaisenpu Custom

Pretty cool, I like the power up idea where you bring up a squadron of fighters who add to your firepower but also can get picked off. Thank goodness it's friendly with the continues.
A solid game. I love old-skool formula for shootemups.

:)
Me too, if only because I don't need much to think about so far as power ups and fancy game mechanics etc. Just fly/shoot.

Reading pc engine software bible, I see the huey version is actually better than the CD version? Better graphics and more areas? WTH is that about!
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Post by: esteban on 04/25/2017, 09:30 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 09:26 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/25/2017, 09:17 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 07:24 AMDaisenpu Custom

Pretty cool, I like the power up idea where you bring up a squadron of fighters who add to your firepower but also can get picked off. Thank goodness it's friendly with the continues.
A solid game. I love old-skool formula for shootemups.

:)
Me too, if only because I don't need much to think about so far as power ups and fancy game mechanics etc. Just fly/shoot.

Reading pc engine software bible, I see the huey version is actually better than the CD version? Better graphics and more areas? WTH is that about!
https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons_shmups.htm#Daisenpuu_Custom

Sad, but true.

Both versions are solid and fun to play, but it does hurt my heart that CD isn't the "best" version...

:(
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Post by: esteban on 04/25/2017, 09:31 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 09:26 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/25/2017, 09:17 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 07:24 AMDaisenpu Custom

Pretty cool, I like the power up idea where you bring up a squadron of fighters who add to your firepower but also can get picked off. Thank goodness it's friendly with the continues.
A solid game. I love old-skool formula for shootemups.

:)
Me too, if only because I don't need much to think about so far as power ups and fancy game mechanics etc. Just fly/shoot.

Reading pc engine software bible, I see the huey version is actually better than the CD version? Better graphics and more areas? WTH is that about!
https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons_shmups.htm#Daisenpuu_Custom

Sad, but true.

Both versions are solid and fun to play, but it does hurt my heart that CD isn't the "best" version...

:(
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 04/25/2017, 10:23 AM
Boy those changes make no sense to me. (cool site btw, the comparisons site)

BTW do you know how many levels does this game have? I hit level 5 on my first playthrough on Normal (using all my continues to do so). I almost feel like I may actually be able to beat it, a rare thing for me with shooters.
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Post by: roflmao on 04/25/2017, 11:45 PM
Quote from: crazydean on 04/24/2017, 06:54 PMI have given up on Blazing Lazers. I get to the boss rush and that's the best I can do. So frustrating because it takes like 45 min to get there just to lose halfway through the final level.
Blazing Lazers is totally beatable. That last level is a pain in the ass, but if you've saved up enough flashing orbs and can grab a power up or two by using Esteban's aforementioned skills (it's not hard after some dedication), it can be done. I still can't beat it every time I sit down and play it, but I'm probably at about 50% now, which I never thought would be possible.
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Post by: roflmao on 04/30/2017, 01:19 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2017, 11:45 PMBlazing Lazers is totally beatable. That last level is a pain in the ass, but if you've saved up enough flashing orbs and can grab a power up or two by using Esteban's aforementioned skills (it's not hard after some dedication), it can be done. I still can't beat it every time I sit down and play it, but I'm probably at about 50% now, which I never thought would be possible.
Interestingly enough, yesterday I tried playing through Blazing Lazers and crashed and burned. However, today, I set up my computer to stream to Twitch and managed to play through the whole thing in s single credit! (The only way it can be finished, I'm pretty certain.)

http://www.twitch.tv/videos/138970713

The game doesn't actually start until about 12 minutes in. I was tinkering with settings before that.

Nectarsis and Sunteam Paul were gracious enough to pop by and provide a bit of running commentary. :)
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Post by: esteban on 04/30/2017, 05:30 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2017, 01:19 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2017, 11:45 PMBlazing Lazers is totally beatable. That last level is a pain in the ass, but if you've saved up enough flashing orbs and can grab a power up or two by using Esteban's aforementioned skills (it's not hard after some dedication), it can be done. I still can't beat it every time I sit down and play it, but I'm probably at about 50% now, which I never thought would be possible.
Interestingly enough, yesterday I tried playing through Blazing Lazers and crashed and burned. However, today, I set up my computer to stream to Twitch and managed to play through the whole thing in s single credit! (The only way it can be finished, I'm pretty certain.)

http://www.twitch.tv/videos/138970713

The game doesn't actually start until about 12 minutes in. I was tinkering with settings before that.

Nectarsis and Sunteam Paul were gracious enough to pop by and provide a bit of running commentary. :)
Nah, you can beat Blazing Lazers starting with nothing but a pea-shooter in any given stage...at any point in the stage.

It just requires a different strategy than "destroy everything" which is possible when you are powered-up decently.

I started doing this with NES Gradius... and the "make it work, even with no speed or power ups" mantra has served me well on some games.

Blazing Lazers is much more forgiving than other games that kick my arse when I lose powerups (R-Type, Mr. Heli, Dragon Spirit, Raiden, etc.)
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Post by: gheebee on 04/30/2017, 11:17 AM
Fired up the Duo for the first time in a while last night and beat Splatterhouse. I might have done this once as a kid but the last time I tried this I used up all my continues on level VI; this time I beat VI on the first try. After that I ran through New Adventure Island again and almost had a perfect game until I died on the second to last level and then 3 more times on the last level. :/
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Post by: roflmao on 04/30/2017, 07:47 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 04/30/2017, 11:17 AMFired up the Duo for the first time in a while last night and beat Splatterhouse. I might have done this once as a kid but the last time I tried this I used up all my continues on level VI; this time I beat VI on the first try. After that I ran through New Adventure Island again and almost had a perfect game until I died on the second to last level and then 3 more times on the last level. :/
Awesome!
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Post by: Mathius on 04/30/2017, 08:17 PM
I should play through 'ol Splatt again. That last level tune was awesome.
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Post by: gheebee on 05/07/2017, 11:09 PM
Popped in Cyber Core the other day to try the arcade mode that I'd recently learned of here and have been thinking about it ever since. Had some time to play again today and managed to get to level 8 with no continues. Not bad considering I've played this many times since buying it as a kid and had never been past level 4 until today.
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Post by: esteban on 05/08/2017, 06:43 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/30/2017, 08:17 PMI should play through 'ol Splatt again. That last level tune was awesome.
I love all the damn firelogs, melting flesh, and burning flesh.

Oh, and lots of hopping.

The hopping always puts me in the mood for Easter and Springtime.
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Post by: Mathius on 05/08/2017, 07:50 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/08/2017, 06:43 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/30/2017, 08:17 PMI should play through 'ol Splatt again. That last level tune was awesome.
I love all the damn firelogs, melting flesh, and burning flesh.

Oh, and lots of hopping.

The hopping always puts me in the mood for Easter and Springtime.
The TurboGrafx in general always makes me think of Spring.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/08/2017, 09:04 PM
Here are the games that are too difficult for my 5.5 year old twins:

Burning Angels (this is a tough game...lots of precise dodging)

Battle Lode Runner (they just don't have any strategies yet)

Operation Wolf (even though I told them that I loved playing this game when I was a kid, they had ZERO interest in it)



Here are the games that they friggin' love:

Ninja Warriors (Holy crap they have fun with this game, even though it has some tricky enemies/bosses at points...)

Bomberman '93 (5 match battle mode, 2-3 players)

R-Type I & II (especially my daughter...she really wants to do well in this game, even though it frustrates the hell out of her...)

Mr. Heli (they are better than I am...)

Veigues (I told my daughter it's like "Power Rangers")

Dragon Egg (the platforming gets tough, though, with the lava)

Blue Blink (the novelty of playing as a CRÜE intrigued them)


NOTE: Of course I was playing all of these damn games. I played the Agedema (sp?) platformer and Vigilante, too...
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Post by: LostFlunky on 05/08/2017, 10:02 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/08/2017, 09:04 PMBomberman '93 (5 match battle mode, 2-3 players)
When you are playing Bomberman '93 with your kids, pause it at random times and say "ooh she's pretty!"  My nephews used to love that.. They are about 10 years older than my kids, so now when they play with my kids they do the same thing...
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Post by: gheebee on 05/10/2017, 11:17 PM
After 20+ years of owning the game I finally beat Cyber-core, 1cc too. Didn't do it in the regular mode though, I like the arcade mode better.
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/11/2017, 07:59 AM
I went through PC Denjin and PC Genjin 3 again recently. Denjin is a hoot, just a very enjoyable game.
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Post by: cccmar on 05/11/2017, 12:50 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/08/2017, 09:04 PMDragon Egg (the platforming gets tough, though, with the lava)
Cool game, but it's actually really short if you know what you're doing!

I'm playing Toshi Tenso Keikaku Eternal City right now. It is a Japanese exclusive, mecha metroidvania game, if you can call it that way. Quite a decent platformer, although it does get a bit too maze-like and monotonous later on. Still, not the worst game ever IMHO.
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Post by: esteban on 05/11/2017, 03:06 PM
Quote from: cccmar on 05/11/2017, 12:50 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/08/2017, 09:04 PMDragon Egg (the platforming gets tough, though, with the lava)
Cool game, but it's actually really short if you know what you're doing!

I'm playing Toshi Tenso Keikaku Eternal City right now. It is a Japanese exclusive, mecha metroidvania game, if you can call it that way. Quite a decent platformer, although it does get a bit too maze-like and monotonous later on. Still, not the worst game ever IMHO.
Yeah, Dragon Egg is easy. For me.

But my five year old twins? They are not so good dealing with those fire-arrow shooting enemies in the lava stage.

:)
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Post by: gheebee on 05/11/2017, 11:25 PM
My few Cybercore clears got me to dust off Raiden and that quickly brought be back to reality. Surprisingly I did get further than ever though, finally beat the level two boss and made it to the level three boss. lol
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Post by: jtucci31 on 05/17/2017, 08:46 PM
Fired up my Duo for the first time in awhile. I've missed my time with the beloved Turbo. And I still fucking love Gate of Thunder.
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Post by: Freeway2 on 05/18/2017, 04:39 AM
Well I finally beat Air Zonk after making it to the last part where you fight the robot dinasour and hitting a wall for the 100th time it felt like.  I let the end credit music sit there and loop for a while and took it all in  :)    Then I thought about beating the Japanese version of Super Air Zonk and felt a little melancholy   :P
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/18/2017, 06:41 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2017, 08:46 PMFired up my Duo for the first time in awhile. I've missed my time with the beloved Turbo. And I still fucking love Gate of Thunder.
You are recharging your TurboSoul.

Godspeed, comrade.




Quote from: Freeway2 on 05/18/2017, 04:39 AMWell I finally beat Air Zonk after making it to the last part where you fight the robot dinasour and hitting a wall for the 100th time it felt like.  I let the end credit music sit there and loop for a while and took it all in  :)    Then I thought about beating the Japanese version of Super Air Zonk and felt a little melancholy   :P
I don't think I have played Super Air Zonk JP (I don't have US) in a LOOOONG time!   Like..:.years?

I need to play it without prejudice.

I've always played it as the "lesser" game...but what if I approach it as it's own unique game, independent of the beloved Huey?

PROBLEM: The music in SAZ really irritates me.




Quote from: gheebee on 05/11/2017, 11:25 PMMy few Cybercore clears got me to dust off Raiden and that quickly brought be back to reality. Surprisingly I did get further than ever though, finally beat the level two boss and made it to the level three boss. lol
Cybercore.
Or
CyberCore?
Or
Cyber Core?

Fun game, but I want to know what folks think the koolest branding would be.

And what is the *intended* and "official" way to refer to it?

Quick!
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Post by: gheebee on 05/18/2017, 09:30 AM
The place where I have my Duo set up is pretty much the only place I have room for a CRT stand but, unfortunately, the room is not air conditioned and doesn't have any outlet by a window for a window unit, so for the past 2 weeks I've been trying to get in as much gaming as possible while I still can. Last night was the first time this year that it was too hot to play and I wasn't able to resume my game of Rainbow Islands. Gave this one a break a while ago because I tried and tried but couldn't beat the level 5 boss but now I'm on level 8 or 9! Hopefully it cools down for a bit soon or I am able to figure something else out for my setup... :/


Quote from: esteban on 05/18/2017, 06:41 AMCybercore.
Or
CyberCore?
Or
Cyber Core?

Fun game, but I want to know what folks think the koolest branding would be.

And what is the *intended* and "official" way to refer to it?

Quick!
heh, I wondered about that the last few times I posted about the game and think I used something different in each post.

(https://s1.postimg.cc/qqvu0yc33/ccjp.jpg)(https://s1.postimg.cc/uoj3qcywf/ccus.jpg)

Just had a look at the cover art and it looks like it's slightly different for TG16 vs PCE as the TG16 release is "Cyber-Core" and the PCE release is "Cyber Core" or "Cyber core". I think I prefer "Cyber-Core".
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Post by: Freeway2 on 05/18/2017, 01:32 PM
     I fired up super air zonk and got distracted doing something else and the same annoying song just kept looping over and over.  I tried going into it with a open mind but it really pisses me off lol.  Im glad im not trying to collect/obtain all of the US cd's as that would be one messed up purchase with the prices it commands.  Paying close to a hundred bucks was bad enough.   :twisted:
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/18/2017, 02:15 PM
I cleared PC Genjin 3 and PC Denjin again over the last week for funsies. Working on Download currently. Played some again early this AM, FAILURE.
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/20/2017, 10:15 PM
Cleared Download tonight. Last stage was rough for me lol.
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Post by: crazydean on 05/21/2017, 03:18 AM
Glad to see there are people who don't care for Super Air Zonk. I've tried this game a few times and find the graphics too distracting. The upgrade system feels all over the place too.
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Post by: NoSexGex on 05/21/2017, 03:27 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/18/2017, 06:41 AMCybercore.
Or
CyberCore?
Or
Cyber Core?
My friends and I call it that bug shooter
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Post by: MNKyDeth on 05/21/2017, 04:51 PM
Revisiting Neutopia

Been some years since I played it and beat it. Currently in the third area...  The sky area. I just got the strongest shield and working my way through that dungeon. Then there is one more in this area and then to the door behind the old lady.

I will use we had more games like this really. I love exploring all the screens and trying to find anything in the game. Took me like an hour to remember where the guy was with the falcon boots. And I stumbled around that area until I found an NPC that gave me a hint to where he was.

I am thinking of playing Neutopia 2 afterwards and beat them back to back. But that might be for tomorrow. Haven't decided yet.
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Post by: esteban on 05/21/2017, 08:09 PM
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 05/21/2017, 04:51 PMRevisiting Neutopia

Been some years since I played it and beat it. Currently in the third area...  The sky area. I just got the strongest shield and working my way through that dungeon. Then there is one more in this area and then to the door behind the old lady.

I will use we had more games like this really. I love exploring all the screens and trying to find anything in the game. Took me like an hour to remember where the guy was with the falcon boots. And I stumbled around that area until I found an NPC that gave me a hint to where he was.

I am thinking of playing Neutopia 2 afterwards and beat them back to back. But that might be for tomorrow. Haven't decided yet.
Awesome.

My kids are going play Neutopia and Zelda NES this summer, I think. I'm not sure if they will like it, yet.
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Post by: Mathius on 05/21/2017, 09:17 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/21/2017, 08:09 PM
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 05/21/2017, 04:51 PMRevisiting Neutopia

Been some years since I played it and beat it. Currently in the third area...  The sky area. I just got the strongest shield and working my way through that dungeon. Then there is one more in this area and then to the door behind the old lady.

I will use we had more games like this really. I love exploring all the screens and trying to find anything in the game. Took me like an hour to remember where the guy was with the falcon boots. And I stumbled around that area until I found an NPC that gave me a hint to where he was.

I am thinking of playing Neutopia 2 afterwards and beat them back to back. But that might be for tomorrow. Haven't decided yet.
Awesome.

My kids are going play Neutopia and Zelda NES this summer, I think. I'm not sure if they will like it, yet.
Try an experiment and make them play Neutopia before exposing them to Zelda. Most of us never had that opportunity. Might be interesting to see how they react.
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Post by: MrMarth on 05/21/2017, 10:30 PM
I just 100%-ed Rondo of Blood last night, boy that felt rewarding and satisfying. It's actually been a really long time since i've had the time to play a retro game to completion.
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Post by: crazydean on 05/22/2017, 01:03 AM
Played through Neutopia and Zelda NES for the first time within the past year or so. I found Neutopia to be the better of the two but it's a pretty obvious copy.

Personally I didn't much care for the original Zelda even though I would put Link to the Past and Ocarina or Time in my top ten. I've found that the people who revere it so highly are the ones who played it back in the day when there wasn't much to compare it to.
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Post by: gheebee on 05/22/2017, 11:05 AM
Played through God Panic last night and while I like the game quite a bit for it's weird/silly art I can't get over how easy it was since I was able to beat this game after playing it just 3 or 4 times. After you beat the 5 levels the game resets and you have to replay the levels with slightly different artwork but that's really it, the game doesn't even appear to get any harder the second time it makes you run through it. All in all it's a decent game, I just hoped it would be a bit longer.
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Post by: esteban on 05/22/2017, 04:37 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 05/22/2017, 11:05 AMPlayed through God Panic last night and while I like the game quite a bit for it's weird/silly art I can't get over how easy it was since I was able to beat this game after playing it just 3 or 4 times. After you beat the 5 levels the game resets and you have to replay the levels with slightly different artwork but that's really it, the game doesn't even appear to get any harder the second time it makes you run through it. All in all it's a decent game, I just hoped it would be a bit longer.
It is ridiculously easy (like Star Parodia), but do this for a nice challenge:

(1) Use a TurboStick
(2) Steer with left foot, shoot with right foot.
(3) This is fun with friends, of course, to determine if anyone has genuine Feet of Fury.

Yes, I've actually done this. And yes, folks immediately committed when they saw my nasty, nasty toes and leathery heels. My skin is so rough it actually actually SCRATCHED the TurboStick.




Quote from: crazydean on 05/22/2017, 01:03 AMPlayed through Neutopia and Zelda NES for the first time within the past year or so. I found Neutopia to be the better of the two but it's a pretty obvious copy.

Personally I didn't much care for the original Zelda even though I would put Link to the Past and Ocarina or Time in my top ten. I've found that the people who revere it so highly are the ones who played it back in the day when there wasn't much to compare it to.
I love the original Zelda, but I played it when it was originally released, so I guess it is difficult for me to see the game as anything but a damn classic.





Quote from: Mathius on 05/21/2017, 09:17 PMTry an experiment and make them play Neutopia before exposing them to Zelda. Most of us never had that opportunity. Might be interesting to see how they react.
Yes, that would be interesting, actually. It might help them stick with Zelda, too, since they have responded really well to games that I introduce on TG-16 first.

New Adventure Island/JJ & Jeff --> Adventure Island on NES.
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/22/2017, 04:51 PM
I'll be trying out a few new to me games tonight (just came in from Japan). Cheapies all of them. Will post my vapid thoughts on them.

Ranma, YYH and Road Spirits.
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Post by: esteban on 05/22/2017, 04:59 PM
I am still enjoying OPERATION WOLF.

Also, the artwork for this game is pretty spectacular for its meticulous composition of Uzi, Knife, Rose, pedals, giant splotch of blue paint.

(http://www.pcengine.co.uk/Images-Covers/COVER-Operation_Wolf.jpg)
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Post by: Mathius on 05/22/2017, 07:12 PM
Played some Die Hard this morning just to listen to that silly first level tune. It's so stupid, yet infectious especially when that lead instrument kicks in. I love it.
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/22/2017, 07:41 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/22/2017, 04:51 PMI'll be trying out a few new to me games tonight (just came in from Japan). Cheapies all of them. Will post my vapid thoughts on them.

Ranma, YYH and Road Spirits.
The YYH game honestly just isn't very good. Feels like it should be a light gun game. It's annoying to move the cursor with the dpad. Maybe this game is mouse compatible and that would help, idk.

The Ranma game (the super cd one) is excellent. Fun scenes in between rounds and the gameplay is good enough for a basic brawler.

Road Spirits is exactly what I expected, an average Outrun clone. Gets the job done and thankfully has select-able music to prevent insanity.
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Post by: gheebee on 05/22/2017, 11:05 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/22/2017, 04:37 PM(1) Use a TurboStick
(2) Steer with left foot, shoot with right foot.
Funny you should suggest this because while I don't have a Turbo Stick I have a NES Advantage and reading that made me remember trying to do exactly this with it and a some NES game when I was a kid. I didn't do well, iirc. Maybe I'll finally see about getting the old NES Advantage working again soon...
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Post by: esteban on 05/23/2017, 04:38 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 05/22/2017, 11:05 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/22/2017, 04:37 PM(1) Use a TurboStick
(2) Steer with left foot, shoot with right foot.
Funny you should suggest this because while I don't have a Turbo Stick I have a NES Advantage and reading that made me remember trying to do exactly this with it and a some NES game when I was a kid. I didn't do well, iirc. Maybe I'll finally see about getting the old NES Advantage working again soon...
I might make a video if I can play some games decently enough with my feet.

:)

I'm not joking.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 05/26/2017, 09:58 AM
So I finally got a copy of Ninja Gaiden, I've wanted it forever...why did I bother getting a copy of Ninja Gaiden? I think the NES game is  just as good and the scrolling in the PC Engine version is almost enough to give me motion sickness.

And I still suck at it!  :D
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 05/26/2017, 10:03 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/22/2017, 07:41 PMRoad Spirits is exactly what I expected, an average Outrun clone. Gets the job done and thankfully has select-able music to prevent insanity.
I found it so damn easy it's practically a commuter simulation. But I'll admit I played it all the way through.

Track 5 kicks ass on the "stereo".
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/26/2017, 10:48 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 05/26/2017, 10:03 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/22/2017, 07:41 PMRoad Spirits is exactly what I expected, an average Outrun clone. Gets the job done and thankfully has select-able music to prevent insanity.
I found it so damn easy it's practically a commuter simulation. But I'll admit I played it all the way through.

Track 5 kicks ass on the "stereo".
Well, I was wondering if it got more difficult but this answers my question LOL.

Got some sports games I was waiting on from Japan, so I know what I'm playing tonight. Power League 3/4 and the Italian licensed footy game.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 05/26/2017, 12:58 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/26/2017, 10:48 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 05/26/2017, 10:03 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/22/2017, 07:41 PMRoad Spirits is exactly what I expected, an average Outrun clone. Gets the job done and thankfully has select-able music to prevent insanity.
I found it so damn easy it's practically a commuter simulation. But I'll admit I played it all the way through.

Track 5 kicks ass on the "stereo".
Well, I was wondering if it got more difficult but this answers my question LOL.

Got some sports games I was waiting on from Japan, so I know what I'm playing tonight. Power League 3/4 and the Italian licensed footy game.
I think there is maybe only one or two tracks where you even need to use the brakes!
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/26/2017, 05:50 PM
Yeah I breezed through the first few tracks then went to try out the Ranma game (which I liked so much that I finished it on the first go).
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Post by: Freeway2 on 05/27/2017, 11:00 PM
After not having much luck with Gekisha Boy I finally put some serious time in today and beat it.  This game is definitely in a catagory all its own, im not sure what you would call it. I've been mainly playing Japanese titles that haven't been played much or at all.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 05/28/2017, 06:15 AM
Quote from: Freeway2 on 05/27/2017, 11:00 PMAfter not having much luck with Gekisha Boy I finally put some serious time in today and beat it.  This game is definitely in a catagory all its own, im not sure what you would call it. I've been mainly playing Japanese titles that haven't been played much or at all.
Gekisha Boy was originally titled:

Operation Wolf: Sharpshooter

...since Gekisha Boy requires the precise skills and temperance of a sniper, not a trigger-happy idiot with an Uzi.

This was a decade before it was commonplace for fraternity brothers to yell "headshot!" before, during and after playing video games/masturbating.

Gekisha Boy is from the era when photography was a skilled art (only a roll of film in your holster), unlike today's  trigger-happy idiots who treat their camera like an Uzi and their subjects like collateral damage.

Gekisha Boy belongs in the genre of "Miscellaneous Shoot-em-up"

...but we all know that it deserves more respect, as I press "send" to have this post automatically and simultaneously published on my Bookface, Instaham, Snapshat, Twit, etc. accounts.
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/28/2017, 08:35 AM
Ys IV. It's totally bitchin.
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Post by: esteban on 05/28/2017, 06:07 PM
My twins and I are playing:

Bomberman '94
Hany on the Road
Toy Shop Boys
R-Type (HuCARD and CD)
Shinobi

...but Toy Shop Boys is pretty tough for them.
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Post by: crazydean on 05/28/2017, 06:36 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/28/2017, 06:07 PMMy twins and I are playing:

Bomberman '94
Hany on the Road
Toy Shop Boys
R-Type (HuCARD and CD)
Shinobi

...but Toy Shop Boys is pretty tough for them.
So does that mean R-type is easy?
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Post by: esteban on 05/28/2017, 11:03 PM
Quote from: crazydean on 05/28/2017, 06:36 PM
Quote from: esteban on 05/28/2017, 06:07 PMMy twins and I are playing:

Bomberman '94
Hany on the Road
Toy Shop Boys
R-Type (HuCARD and CD)
Shinobi

...but Toy Shop Boys is pretty tough for them.
So does that mean R-type is easy?
Jajajjajajajja.

No.

I hope my daughter will make it to the first boss one of these years.

:)
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/14/2017, 05:32 PM
I beat Last Alert in one sitting a couple of nights ago.  The last time I beat the game must have been around 15 years ago.  The couple of times I've booted it up since didn't go so well.  Once the power went out and another time I got lost in the snow level looking for one of the POWs and died via timeout twice before giving up in frustration.

Anyway, my thoughts on the game are the same now as they ever were.  It does an excellent job at being an average action title.  The game is fun to play and is in a genre which the Turbo doesn't exactly have a ton of titles.  The story elements, CD soundtrack, and even the laughable voice acting all add to its charm.  The game is great and everyone should give it a go if you haven't.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 06/16/2017, 09:08 AM
F1-Circus

Actually really enjoying it too. And damn is it fast.

(if anybody has any tips LMK....I'm only on Brazil, the second track, and have no idea how to adjust my cars parts etc to help me)
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Post by: TelcoSurveyor on 06/16/2017, 01:42 PM
I love the F1 circus games, but yeah they are super fast.  I also would like to know some tuning tips since I seem to be back and forth a lot unless I slow way down.
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Post by: Freeway2 on 06/16/2017, 11:00 PM
I've been whooping Hit The Ice lately along with Soilder Blade--level 5 so far
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Post by: TheClash603 on 06/17/2017, 01:20 AM
Quote from: Freeway2 on 06/16/2017, 11:00 PMI've been whooping Hit The Ice lately along with Soilder Blade--level 5 so far
Hit The Ice = Underrated
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Post by: Gredler on 06/17/2017, 01:50 AM
TV Sports Hockey is way better than hit the ice, and people hate that game, so I would say yes hit the ice us under rated.

Both are fantastic and should be played whenever a two + player get together going.

I didn't play tv sports hockey today, but I should have.
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Post by: Green Beret on 06/17/2017, 04:22 AM
Hi to all,
I am new in the forum and in the PC Engine. I have bought a DUO R from doujindance and have it resting at home without games :( I had orderd PC Denjin the very same day but that Japanese seller and his postal service was too slow in comparison with doujindance. Japanese air mail is usually fast except this time.

What is your opinion guys for doujindance and his mod work?
Thanks
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 06/17/2017, 10:51 AM
Quote from: TelcoSurveyor on 06/16/2017, 01:42 PMI love the F1 circus games, but yeah they are super fast.  I also would like to know some tuning tips since I seem to be back and forth a lot unless I slow way down.
I tried mucking around with them last night but changed way too many things at once and was unable to tell what did what, if anything. I did find a faq, it's for the famicom version but I assume the settings stuff didn't change:

https://www.gamefaqs.com/tg16/588958-f1-circus/faqs/55700

I'm surprised how into this game I am getting...I must have played for an hour last night just trying to beat one track. Very much a case of "damn this game is pissing me off/let me try this one more time".

And damn you A. Semna!!!!!! I may never take first with this jerk racing!  :D
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Post by: HailingTheThings on 06/17/2017, 04:55 PM
Quote from: Green Beret on 06/17/2017, 04:22 AMHi to all,
I am new in the forum and in the PC Engine. I have bought a DUO R from doujindance and have it resting at home without games :( I had orderd PC Denjin the very same day but that Japanese seller and his postal service was too slow in comparison with doujindance. Japanese air mail is usually fast except this time.

What is your opinion guys for doujindance and his mod work?
Thanks
Uh-oh.
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/17/2017, 05:19 PM
Quote from: Green Beret on 06/17/2017, 04:22 AMHi to all,
I am new in the forum and in the PC Engine. I have bought a DUO R from doujindance and have it resting at home without games :( I had orderd PC Denjin the very same day but that Japanese seller and his postal service was too slow in comparison with doujindance. Japanese air mail is usually fast except this time.

What is your opinion guys for doujindance and his mod work?
Thanks
In the event that you're not a troll account and actually asking a legit question, there's a thread that just popped up about this subject the other day.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=22346.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=22346.0)
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 06/17/2017, 10:32 PM
Ouuuch.
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Post by: Freeway2 on 06/20/2017, 02:19 AM
Just  beat Blazing Lazers tonight after picking it up a few days ago.  It felt really easy on regular difficulty and was a nice change of pace to the shooters that make you roid out.  I haven't given T.V. Sports Hockey much play time yet but will definitely do so after enjoying Hit The Ice.  I've had one of that guys modded Duo-R's for a year and haven't had any problems though I've seen pictures of his work(im a little scared to open it up and look :)
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Post by: crazydean on 06/20/2017, 03:09 PM
Quote from: Freeway2 on 06/20/2017, 02:19 AMJust  beat Blazing Lazers tonight after picking it up a few days ago.  It felt really easy on regular difficulty and was a nice change of pace to the shooters that make you roid out. 
Easy, eh? It's not especially hard, but I still can't get through the boss rush. Someday I'll finish it...
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/21/2017, 04:48 AM
I beat Valis 2 in one game today.  The last time I played it was a few years ago and I recall levels 4 and 5 kicking my ass.  Today I went in with full powerups and the sword wave projectile that nullifies enemy projectiles, took my time, and made it through without a problem. 

Hilariously, I died on the 3rd level boss right after I killed him and the game let me start on stage 4 with all of my powerups intact.
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Post by: esteban on 06/21/2017, 06:56 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/21/2017, 04:48 AMI beat Valis 2 in one game today.  The last time I played it was a few years ago and I recall levels 4 and 5 kicking my ass.  Today I went in with full powerups and the sword wave projectile that nullifies enemy projectiles, took my time, and made it through without a problem. 

Hilariously, I died on the 3rd level boss right after I killed him and the game let me start on stage 4 with all of my powerups intact.
Valis II is too easy.

It should have been either (1) much longer or (2) more challenging.

Or, it should have had a "challenge mode" for the folks who wanted to see an extended ending cinema.

I have dreamed of this.
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Post by: seieienbu on 06/21/2017, 04:37 PM
I think I could do a 1 life clear if I played it again.  That being said, level 5 if you start with no powerups isn't exactly a cakewalk.
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Post by: PukeSter on 06/21/2017, 04:44 PM
Quote from: crazydean on 06/20/2017, 03:09 PM
Quote from: Freeway2 on 06/20/2017, 02:19 AMJust  beat Blazing Lazers tonight after picking it up a few days ago.  It felt really easy on regular difficulty and was a nice change of pace to the shooters that make you roid out. 
Easy, eh? It's not especially hard, but I still can't get through the boss rush. Someday I'll finish it...
I can't get through Blazing Lazers unless I keep stocking myself with shields.

I beat Rainbow Islands today on PCE-CD. Such an amazing platformer and port! It's nice that you can save your game and go back to previous worlds to get the big diamonds and the special permanent upgrades. Fairy + Wing= unstoppable

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Post by: T2KFreeker on 06/21/2017, 05:57 PM
Playing Insanity on my Duo that actually works...
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Post by: exodus on 06/23/2017, 02:27 PM
I'm currently playing *nothing* on my turbo because all my systems are getting recapped and I'm getting separation anxiety over here
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 12:09 PM
Still playing F-1 Circus.

My improvement as a driver, however, has plateaued.
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Post by: esteban on 07/03/2017, 12:19 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 12:09 PMStill playing F-1 Circus.

My improvement as a driver, however, has plateaued.
I'm going to revisit the F-1 genre this week.

From what I remember, some games have your car so close to border of the screen that it required "twitch" reflexes...MotoRoader was a bit like this when you built a swift car and you were in the lead.



CURRENTLY PLAYING:

Hany on the Road—its much harder than I thought it would be! My kids and I still enjoy 2-player co-op, but you gotta keep concentrating, even during the lulls...

ELSE
   Splat!
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 03:13 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/03/2017, 12:19 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 12:09 PMStill playing F-1 Circus.

My improvement as a driver, however, has plateaued.
I'm going to revisit the F-1 genre this week.

From what I remember, some games have your car so close to border of the screen that it required "twitch" reflexes...MotoRoader was a bit like this when you built a swift car and you were in the lead.



CURRENTLY PLAYING:

Hany on the Road—its much harder than I thought it would be! My kids and I still enjoy 2-player co-op, but you gotta keep concentrating, even during the lulls...

ELSE
   Splat!
It's so damn fast that even with a warning arrow popping up BEFORE the turns, you can't (well, I can't) take anything full speed. I see that arrow, I let off the gas. Coast through turn, accelerate. But am starting to think....this game just requires serious track memorization (my KINGDOM for an on screen track map!!!!!!)

I have F1 Circus on CD as well ("Pole to Win") and it has some presets for handling/balanced/top speed the other games don't, and I am copying the "handling" settings over to my huey game. Works better, but DAMN.....still hard. Still, series has me hooked.

BTW, I was playing Doraemon Dorabian the other night, and it was so easy it was frankly boring. But my 9 year old liked it, maybe one for your kids.
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Post by: esteban on 07/03/2017, 03:36 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 03:13 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/03/2017, 12:19 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 12:09 PMStill playing F-1 Circus.

My improvement as a driver, however, has plateaued.
I'm going to revisit the F-1 genre this week.

From what I remember, some games have your car so close to border of the screen that it required "twitch" reflexes...MotoRoader was a bit like this when you built a swift car and you were in the lead.



CURRENTLY PLAYING:

Hany on the Road—its much harder than I thought it would be! My kids and I still enjoy 2-player co-op, but you gotta keep concentrating, even during the lulls...

ELSE
   Splat!
It's so damn fast that even with a warning arrow popping up BEFORE the turns, you can't (well, I can't) take anything full speed. I see that arrow, I let off the gas. Coast through turn, accelerate. But am starting to think....this game just requires serious track memorization (my KINGDOM for an on screen track map!!!!!!)

I have F1 Circus on CD as well ("Pole to Win") and it has some presets for handling/balanced/top speed the other games don't, and I am copying the "handling" settings over to my huey game. Works better, but DAMN.....still hard. Still, series has me hooked.

BTW, I was playing Doraemon Dorabian the other night, and it was so easy it was frankly boring. But my 9 year old liked it, maybe one for your kids.
Yes, I wonder how much memorization is required (for example, not entire tracks, but the tricky sections...I've had to do that with most racing games).

I have Pole to Win, too. Maybe I'll start with that one?

Because I justified* the purchase as "for the kids" and not "for me", I have both Doraemon Huey and CD...my kids definitely like the game, but, yes, it is not much of a challenge for "us"... (they like the Cratermaze game, too).

* However, the truth is that I wanted to compare the two games.

:)
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 03:47 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/03/2017, 03:36 PMI have Pole to Win, too. Maybe I'll start with that one?

Because I justified* the purchase as "for the kids" and not "for me", I have both Doraemon Huey and CD...my kids definitely like the game, but, yes, it is not much of a challenge for "us"... (they like the Cratermaze game, too).

* However, the truth is that I wanted to compare the two games.

:)
Pole to Win has some nice audio etc and better images due to the CD. I think I like the huey versions just as much though. Nice thing the CD one has though is the pre sets for settings, whereas the others ones are just like...figure that shit out yoself!

Buying  a game to compare two versions is some crazyness esteban. I don't have F1 Circus coming for the Super Famicom basically just based on the exact same curiosity. Nope, not at all.  8)
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Post by: esteban on 07/04/2017, 08:31 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/03/2017, 03:47 PM...

... Nice thing the CD one has though is the pre sets for settings, whereas the others ones are just like...figure that shit out yoself!

Buying  a game to compare two versions is some crazyness esteban. I don't have F1 Circus coming for the Super Famicom basically just based on the exact same curiosity. Nope, not at all.  8)
(1) Yes, when you mentioned that you used the pre-sets from Pole to Win to help you with Huey F-1, that "Eureka!" moment for you, a dim light flickered in my foggy gray cells—"Why should I recreate the frustration you went through?" I can skip that. :)

(2) that reminds me of another pair of games I want to compare: Somebody recently reminded me that there is a SFC spiritual successor to Victory Run! But, now I forget the title (I usually write this down in my notebook, but, damn, I can't find it). If you didn't know already, Victory Run is Pole Position/Rad Racer+.
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Post by: crazydean on 07/04/2017, 07:21 PM
Teehee...Pole to Win
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Post by: esteban on 07/04/2017, 08:47 PM
Quote from: crazydean on 07/04/2017, 07:21 PMTeehee...Pole to Win
It's so suggestive... it's not even funny.

PG-13

(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/bg_pole_to_win.png)
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Post by: csgx1 on 07/16/2017, 02:30 AM
Beat Rock On.  It's not as bad of a game as I initially thought.  Though the cave stage was quite annoying since I died a lot there. 


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Post by: esteban on 07/16/2017, 05:27 AM
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/16/2017, 02:30 AMBeat Rock On.  It's not as bad of a game as I initially thought.  Though the cave stage was quite annoying since I died a lot there.
It's a generic shootemup, inspired partly by R-Type (amongst others), but, as you said, it really isn't a horrible game.

I think most folks play it for 20 seconds and then turn it off.

ROCK•HARD...
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/bg_rock_on.png)
...ROCK•ON
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 07/16/2017, 12:53 PM
rock on is the most hilarious example of engrish ever conceived... even the title is romanized wrong :lol:
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 07/16/2017, 12:55 PM
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 07/16/2017, 12:53 PMrock on is the most hilarious example of engrish ever conceived... even the title is romanized wrong :lol:
What's so Engrish about "rock on"?

http://youtu.be/xnOfEls8uQo
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 07/16/2017, 01:01 PM
You know it's supposed to be Lock-On, don't play dumb my dealy beloved.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 07/20/2017, 08:52 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/16/2017, 01:01 PMYou know it's supposed to be Lock-On, don't play dumb my dealy beloved.
I always thought it was supposed to be ROCK-NO.  as in don't hit the damn rocks on the cave level. . .
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Post by: Gypsy on 07/20/2017, 09:31 PM
Power League IV and Bomberman 94. <3
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Post by: TelcoSurveyor on 07/21/2017, 07:55 PM
Ninja Spirit. I'm really enjoying it. Played it a little on the everdrive but getting into it more since acquiring a physical copy recently.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 07/21/2017, 08:13 PM
Lords of the Rising Sun and Sidearms... the horseback sequence still haunts me to this day, I can never seem to kill generals, at least not goal ones.
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Post by: Bardoly on 08/01/2017, 09:12 AM
Played some Battle Lode Runner, Bomberman '94, and Darius Plus at VGS last Saturday.  While I failed miserably at Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman '94, not even winning one round, at least I redeemed myself with Darius Plus, getting first place!
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Post by: esadajr on 08/01/2017, 09:13 AM
so VGS is still a thing? Glad to hear. I miss living in Indiana.
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Post by: esteban on 08/01/2017, 01:41 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/01/2017, 09:12 AMPlayed some Battle Lode Runner, Bomberman '94, and Darius Plus at VGS last Saturday.  While I failed miserably at Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman '94, not even winning one round, at least I redeemed myself with Darius Plus, getting first place!
I think I saw the pic with your triumphant grin

:)
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/01/2017, 06:16 PM
All morning I was trying to master Don Doko Don. It's tough but if you find the way and get used to the first few rounds, you may go far playing past stages that you see for a first time. Parasol Stars is a better game though. Played a lot Magical Chase and R-Type I. Those are some of my first games for the system. All in all I am very happy with the PC Engine. I find a personality different from Genesis and SNES. The system reminds me of the Neo Geo with a little worst graphics but with a little better library. There are big sprites in most games not seen so big in the Genesis.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/01/2017, 06:20 PM
Star Parodier. Plays itself!
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Post by: esteban on 08/01/2017, 10:23 PM
Quote from: Green Beret on 08/01/2017, 06:16 PMAll morning I was trying to master Don Doko Don. It's tough but if you find the way and get used to the first few rounds, you may go far playing past stages that you see for a first time. Parasol Stars is a better game though. Played a lot Magical Chase and R-Type I. Those are some of my first games for the system. All in all I am very happy with the PC Engine. I find a personality different from Genesis and SNES. The system reminds me of the Neo Geo with a little worst graphics but with a little better library. There are big sprites in most games not seen so big in the Genesis.
Awesome.

I don't have Don Doko Don and only played it briefly in emulation. The "XMAS GNOME" cover is great, though.

PCE totally has a great personality.



Quote from: Gypsy on 08/01/2017, 06:20 PMStar Parodier. Plays itself!
Ha! It oozes awesome.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/01/2017, 10:51 PM
Yeah it's really fun, but also super easy.
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/02/2017, 01:32 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/01/2017, 10:23 PM
Quote from: Green Beret on 08/01/2017, 06:16 PMAll morning I was trying to master Don Doko Don. It's tough but if you find the way and get used to the first few rounds, you may go far playing past stages that you see for a first time. Parasol Stars is a better game though. Played a lot Magical Chase and R-Type I. Those are some of my first games for the system. All in all I am very happy with the PC Engine. I find a personality different from Genesis and SNES. The system reminds me of the Neo Geo with a little worst graphics but with a little better library. There are big sprites in most games not seen so big in the Genesis.
Awesome.

I don't have Don Doko Don and only played it briefly in emulation. The "XMAS GNOME" cover is great, though.

PCE totally has a great personality.



Quote from: Gypsy on 08/01/2017, 06:20 PMStar Parodier. Plays itself!
Ha! It oozes awesome.
I like all those Bubble Bobble like platformers, this one is Taito too. Great arcade conversion, has a minor graphics degradation but gameplay is arcade smooth. Can be faound on eBay new for 50.
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Post by: wiseau on 08/02/2017, 08:05 PM
Super Star Soldier, but that 4th level boss keeps kicking my ass. Wouldn't even be so bad if it wasn't for all the missiles it shoots out.
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/03/2017, 06:33 PM
Still playing Magical Chase and also started Pop n' Magic which is very addictive, I like it a lot
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Post by: MisterCrash on 08/03/2017, 10:27 PM
I tried Pop'n Magic for the first time a couple weeks ago, and I was surprised by how much fun I had.
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/04/2017, 02:11 AM
Quote from: MisterCrash on 08/03/2017, 10:27 PMI tried Pop'n Magic for the first time a couple weeks ago, and I was surprised by how much fun I had.
Yes it is fun, because you don't only need to Bubble those enemies like most  games in the gerne but you also need to remember (before you hit them) what color bubble each enemy outputs so you can then hit the bubbles making the right combinations of colors and collect all bonus! Brilliant and very addictive.
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Post by: Digi.k on 08/04/2017, 08:52 AM
Tokimeki Memorial - so much charm and nostalgia for old konami in here
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Post by: kitkit.com on 08/04/2017, 01:39 PM
Great game and it's nice to see someone who appreciate the game.  I used to spend hours on the Sega Saturn version.

Quote from: Digi.k on 08/04/2017, 08:52 AMTokimeki Memorial - so much charm and nostalgia for old konami in here
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/04/2017, 04:53 PM
You guys can read Japanese and have accessibility in many more games...
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Post by: MisterCrash on 08/04/2017, 06:48 PM
I can't read Japanese either, but I played the heck out of Tokimeki Memorial on the Saturn and the PSP. I actually cleared the game with every character on the PSP version.

When I would play it, I would save before every date, and write down the first character of every possible response on a sheet of paper, along with the girl's name and the calendar date. If I picked the wrong option, I would reload and try it again. Eventually, I would see patterns that made a wrong choice less likely.

Honestly, the most important strategy in the game is to try as hard as you can to not meet girls. Pick one activity to focus on during the weeks and make up deficiencies on Sundays, when you won't risk running into anyone new. Once you start third year, you won't meet anyone else new. It's far easier to manage everyone's feelings if you only have to placate four girls rather than seven. You'll always meet Shiori and Yumi, and you'll almost always be stuck with Saki and Megumi (my least favorite of the bunch). You can then focus on one activity to meet your chosen girl.
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Post by: o.pwuaioc on 08/05/2017, 10:44 AM
This does not really sound like my kind of game. A dating sim RPG?
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Post by: Digi.k on 08/05/2017, 11:16 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/05/2017, 10:44 AMThis does not really sound like my kind of game. A dating sim RPG?
yup

http://youtu.be/nHBSUJE3asM

http://youtu.be/jV5V3xh1WiU

http://youtu.be/NjijI8sp6jg
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/05/2017, 12:23 PM
It reminds me a part of Persona 3 on PSP. Maybe you can do the same in Persona 4 but I haven't played it.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/05/2017, 02:16 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/05/2017, 10:44 AMThis does not really sound like my kind of game. A dating sim RPG?
If you do ever get into them, they are dirt cheap. ;)
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Post by: kitkit.com on 08/05/2017, 05:18 PM
Out of all the Japanese dating sims that came out in the 90s, I would say Tokimeki Memorial is the most enjoyable and playable.

Quote from: guest on 08/05/2017, 10:44 AMThis does not really sound like my kind of game. A dating sim RPG?
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Post by: wiseau on 08/05/2017, 10:31 PM
Quote from: kitkit.com on 08/05/2017, 05:18 PMOut of all the Japanese dating sims that came out in the 90s, I would say Tokimeki Memorial is the most enjoyable and playable.
That's not saying as much as you think it does...
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Post by: Digi.k on 08/05/2017, 11:41 PM
So it's the first New Years.  I had a choice of either being on my own or asking one of the girls to accompany me to Hatsumode which is first temple visit of the year. So I chose Shiori Fujisaki.  She asks if she looks ok..and you have a choice to say.  "you look good" or "it looks good" then at the temple you are asked to wish for either, love, wealth or academic fortune and then follows a fortune telling thing...

http://youtu.be/DfXe8l_-vP8
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Post by: NecroPhile on 08/07/2017, 10:35 AM
Mmm, nice shower peep scene.

This game needs a translation!
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/07/2017, 11:50 AM
Today I did made it to the final boss of Magical Chase, but yes I realise  it's an easy shmup  :mrgreen:
I played Bomber man '94 to the 3rd stage and had a good time
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Post by: esteban on 08/08/2017, 01:50 AM
Hany and Lemon on the Road
Hany in the Sky
Victory Run
Operation Wolf
R-TYPE I & II
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Post by: crazydean on 08/08/2017, 02:33 AM
Quote from: esteban on 08/08/2017, 01:50 AMR-TYPE I & II
Both? Have you made it all the way through yet?
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Post by: Freeway2 on 08/08/2017, 04:43 AM
     Sold a couple of games so the past day 1/2 I've been trying to beat them.  Also Lords Of Thunder.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 08/08/2017, 06:39 AM
Gradius 2... you need some PRACTICE!
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Post by: ClodBusted on 08/08/2017, 10:48 AM
Played Alien Crush and had a good time. The first two balls went down the drain early, but I was able to keep the third one for a good 15 minutes or so. Fun!
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 08/08/2017, 06:39 AMGradius 2... you need some PRACTICE!
I need some, too.
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Post by: geise on 08/08/2017, 11:32 AM
Back on a Dragon Spirit kick! Such good music. I slightly enjoy it more over Saber. Close though.
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/08/2017, 11:53 AM
R-Type I. I cam make it to 3rd stage. I then meet death
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Post by: retro junkie on 08/08/2017, 10:59 PM
Image Fight is in my PC Engine.
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Post by: seieienbu on 08/08/2017, 11:41 PM
I beat Valis 3 for the second time today.  The last time I beat it was in college playing a burn of the game.  A couple of years ago I picked up the game here and finally got around to beating it. 

The game's pretty hard!  Most notably, it took me forever to get past the section in stage 5 where you have to freeze enemies to become your platforms.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/09/2017, 09:56 AM
None, I'm too afraid of insertion marks.  :dance:

Jk, I was playing some Outrun last night.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 08/09/2017, 08:12 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 08/09/2017, 09:56 AMNone, I'm too afraid of insertion marks.  :dance:

Jk, I was playing some Outrun last night.
I LOVE me some PCE Outrun!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Psycho Punch on 08/09/2017, 09:42 PM
Man I'm enjoying the hell out of PCE shooties, I have Gradius 2, Rayxanber 3, Super Raiden and Darius Plus and they're all so great that I feel like I have ADHD every time I have to choose a game to play.

I forgot how awesome the PC Engine was and I should be ashamed for it.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/09/2017, 11:03 PM
Love Darius. I should burn off the Rayxanbers. Is 3 the impossible one or is that 2?
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/10/2017, 02:37 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 08/09/2017, 11:03 PMLove Darius. I should burn off the Rayxanbers. Is 3 the impossible one or is that 2?
Darius Plus is the most difficult one. Far more difficult than R-Type I
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/10/2017, 08:11 AM
Talking specifically about Rayxanbers.
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Post by: csgx1 on 08/10/2017, 11:06 AM
Rayxanber II is the more difficult one.  I been playing it on and off for a few years now with some progress.  A few months ago I had a lucky run through level 4 and got to level 6, but that's probably as far as I'll ever get with my meager shooter skills.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/10/2017, 02:59 PM
Thanks. Now I know to play 3 first.  :P
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 08/10/2017, 03:59 PM
Rayxanber 3 is supposed to be the easier one but since I suck ass at shooters I can't pass stage 1-3 (the first boss) lol.  At least I can enjoy the awesome soundtrack in the sound test screen :P

edit: for reference, I can get to the moais in Gradius II and the giant tank boss in Raiden just fine. I just can't figure out the boost mechanics in Rayxanber.

As for Darius PLUS, I really don't think it's all that difficult but maybe I'm just used to it after hundreds of hours playing it. I prefer the CD version but I gave it away to someone here on secret santa so I just play the regular Hu version nowadays.
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/10/2017, 04:29 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/10/2017, 03:59 PMRayxanber 3 is supposed to be the easier one but since I suck ass at shooters I can't pass stage 1-3 (the first boss) lol.  At least I can enjoy the awesome soundtrack in the sound test screen :P

edit: for reference, I can get to the moais in Gradius II and the giant tank boss in Raiden just fine. I just can't figure out the boost mechanics in Rayxanber.

As for Darius PLUS, I really don't think it's all that difficult but maybe I'm just used to it after hundreds of hours playing it. I prefer the CD version but I gave it away to someone here on secret santa so I just play the regular Hu version nowadays.
About Darius Plus Hucard version. I played it a little bit a few days ago for a first time and I found it very difficult. I have experience with G Darius ver2 and Darius Gaiden both on arcade hardware. Darius Plus felt more difficult.
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Post by: nopepper on 08/10/2017, 05:00 PM
Quote from: geise on 08/08/2017, 11:32 AMBack on a Dragon Spirit kick! Such good music. I slightly enjoy it more over Saber. Close though.
I just beat Spirit, which must've felt like one of my greatest gaming accomplishments in awhile. The last bit of the last level was the toughest to get through, as I could make it there without getting hit once, but then the wheels always fell off. Thankfully had enough lifes in reserve (7) by then, that I was able to have a lucky run to the boss with a couple of speed ups and finish it off.

Just started Saber, and it feels tame in comparison. Was able to make it to level 5 (that speed chase bit) first day playing it, without breaking a sweat. Graphics are definitely better, music is close, but the level design is much less inspired. Definitely a much more user friendly game, and the dragon has a left/right animation this time, so it has that going for it.

Time will tell which one I think is better, but so far, Spirit is much more satisfying.
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Post by: nopepper on 08/10/2017, 05:07 PM
Quote from: Green Beret on 08/08/2017, 11:53 AMR-Type I. I cam make it to 3rd stage. I then meet death
You'll find RType easy until you hit that wall, and it aint in the 3rd level, believe me.

This is one of the most mutherfucker games in the history of humanity, and its designers should rot in hell for eternity.
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Post by: crazydean on 08/11/2017, 12:01 AM
Quote from: nopepper on 08/10/2017, 05:07 PM
Quote from: Green Beret on 08/08/2017, 11:53 AMR-Type I. I cam make it to 3rd stage. I then meet death
You'll find RType easy until you hit that wall, and it aint in the 3rd level, believe me.

This is one of the most mutherfucker games in the history of humanity, and its designers should rot in hell for eternity.
I gave up in the fire level (5?). I got tired of learning a small section only to die shortly afterwards, again and again...and again.
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Post by: nopepper on 08/11/2017, 12:48 AM
Quote from: crazydean on 08/11/2017, 12:01 AMI gave up in the fire level (5?). I got tired of learning a small section only to die shortly afterwards, again and again...and again.
I beat the SMS version many, many moons ago. I literally tried to beat that game for over a year before I was able to make it, but then again, this was the late 80s and I was a teenager with a lot more time (and less games) on my hands.

I still love the game and play the Turbo version till the 4th level regularly, but there is no way I can put myself through going past that again, especially in the Turbo version, which is much harder. I've actually tried to fire up PCE RType II, to see if making the 5th level the "first" one would make it easier to memorize, but the game just throws so much random shit sometimes, it just makes me hate the people who made it.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 08/11/2017, 08:12 AM
Yeah R-type is basically a "play until first death" for me. It's a badass feeling when you're powered up--but man are you ultra puny once you die.

I'm not sure I even make level 5 most of the time.  :oops:
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Post by: Green Beret on 08/11/2017, 08:42 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 08/11/2017, 08:12 AMYeah R-type is basically a "play until first death" for me. It's a badass feeling when you're powered up--but man are you ultra puny once you die.

I'm not sure I even make level 5 most of the time.  :oops:
You are doing great! I play until first death too. I can go until middle level 3 for now but I become better.
I also play R-Type 2 and LEO both on arcade and they are both more difficult than I in PCE. In LEO I miss front protection.

All three are among the best horizontal shmups ever made in my opinion
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Post by: Digi.k on 08/11/2017, 10:22 AM
Still playing Tokimeki Memorial

at the start of the 3rd year final semester.  You have a school trip, this vid I picked Okinawa and decided to head out alone and then I was accompanied by Yoshio Saotome your class friend.  There is a section in there where the game where your travelling buddy tells you that there is a focal point to head to...... and then it turns into a turn based RPG.  I think at the focal point the game just forces you to fend off a snake there and just when you are about to lose... a rodent steps in and....  saves the day ?!?!?!?!

http://youtu.be/LbMesRn-rvg


Also during the 3rd year final semester.  Around October is the school culture festival and since I've been with the school computer club since the very beginning I unlocked the TwinBee mini game.

http://youtu.be/T1u-FkrM8-M
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 08/11/2017, 06:37 PM
Farthest I ever went in R-Type was in the piston-train thingies level (6th I think) but most of the time I die repeatedly at stage 4 and quit.

edit: as for played games, I played (and beat) Exile yesterday. An average but very interesting game, I loved it even if it became boring close to the end. I'm impressed by how modern the title screen theme feels by the way, this could have been so much more, shame it was yet another rushed telenet game.

http://youtu.be/bdg8X_RQBg4?t=4m6s
(theme at 4:06)
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 08/13/2017, 08:16 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/08/2017, 11:41 PMI beat Valis 3 for the second time today.  The last time I beat it was in college playing a burn of the game.  A couple of years ago I picked up the game here and finally got around to beating it. 

The game's pretty hard!  Most notably, it took me forever to get past the section in stage 5 where you have to freeze enemies to become your platforms.
Don't worry, that is everyone's stumbling block.

First, to figure out what to do.

Then, to just friggin' do it without f*cking up.

:)

I love that part, though.

Such an elegant solution.

I have long argued that it is one of the best examples of great stage design (some say psychological warfare, depending on how long you try to *jump* with different characters).

The game also has some great moments of "puzzles" concerning the slide (again, forcing you to actually use each character's different skill set).
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 08/13/2017, 08:55 PM
JB Harold cleared. Well technically I never finished it but it's not my fault that the game didn't want to progress past the final 3 or so interrogations.

Having to watch the ending on youtube made me not want to play it ever again even though it was a pretty good mystery.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/09/2017, 10:11 AM
Atlantean. Taking my brain a long time to get used to the speed of the game, looking at the map, then the screen, back and forth, etc...do a lot of people play this on slow? I hated to make it easy from the get go (cop out) but man...even when I just creep I am getting blown the f up.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 09/09/2017, 07:05 PM
Playing Iga Ninden Gao. The game is making me not want to play Iga Ninden Gao.

Could they at least have added a frame or two of animation in enemies before they awkwardly slide towards you?
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Post by: Freeway2 on 09/10/2017, 01:28 AM
     Today I got my first chance at the muscle man shooter game.  Im still adjusting to it as the controls seems diffrent.  Im digging the animation and music/sounds.  Im a bit disappointed at the CD version of Altered Beast as it keeps getting hung up.
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Post by: MNKyDeth on 09/10/2017, 01:37 AM
Altered beast cd you need to play with the 1.0 or 2.0 cdrom card I thought. Higher versions caused issues with the game. I could be wrong but I remember reading this some time ago I think.
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Post by: esteban on 09/10/2017, 01:55 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 09/09/2017, 07:05 PMPlaying Iga Ninden Gao. The game is making me not want to play Iga Ninden Gao.

Could they at least have added a frame or two of animation in enemies before they awkwardly slide towards you?
And you can't skip/speed up the lengthy dialogue with the bosses, can you?

This game could have been kool, but it comes up as rather mediocre...

AND I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE I WAS FOOLISH ENOUGH TO  FALL FOR the seller (here at pcefx) proclaiming: "Iga Ninden Gao is Legendary Axe Killer.

:)
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 09/10/2017, 12:22 PM
Nichibutsu games being "any game"-killer is equivalent to say that Die Hard is a Bloody Wolf killer. :lol:
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Post by: Freeway2 on 09/10/2017, 12:30 PM
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 09/10/2017, 01:37 AMAltered beast cd you need to play with the 1.0 or 2.0 cdrom card I thought. Higher versions caused issues with the game. I could be wrong but I remember reading this some time ago I think.
I popped a U.S. 2.0 card in a region modded pc engine duo and it booted up just like a TG-16 set-up would with the same screen.  It definitely worked alot better. I did some research up here and my copy is the problem copy.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 09/10/2017, 12:49 PM
It's not going to work with anything other than 1.0 system card, you'll get stuck after transforming into the beast if you're playing with other versions of the syscard.

There is an elusive 2nd version of the game that is fixed for later syscards but I'm still not sure if it exists at all.

Quote from: Psycho Punch on 10/28/2015, 03:06 PMhttp://redump.org/disc/34846/ (http://redump.org/disc/34846/)
Comments
The game is mostly in English.
This version supposedly works only with the System Card 1.0.

http://redump.org/disc/34847/ (http://redump.org/disc/34847/)
Comments
The game is mostly in English.
This version seems to work with all the official system cards.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 09/22/2017, 03:00 PM
Been playing Ryukyu...really a fun/different kind of puzzler.

I may never unlock the first glamour pic the way I am playing though.
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Post by: Freeway2 on 10/03/2017, 05:28 AM
     Both BomberMan games are kicking my butt og and 93, Chase H.Q. and the remixed Download UK which is a treat(I had only played part one)
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Post by: MisterCrash on 10/03/2017, 06:55 AM
I hooked up my SuperGrafx over the weekend and popped in Daimakaimura. Smooth controls and gorgeous graphics only highlight the fact that I royally suck at the game.
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 10/04/2017, 12:15 PM
Quote from: MisterCrash on 10/03/2017, 06:55 AMI hooked up my SuperGrafx over the weekend and popped in Daimakaimura. Smooth controls and gorgeous graphics only highlight the fact that I royally suck at the game.
Its ok, the game sucks.  but yeah it looks and sounds good.

Shits up there in the high end of the "overrated as fuck" list.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/04/2017, 04:16 PM
Whoa, them's fightin' words. As long as you're just talking about the supergrafx port and not the arcade game.  [-X
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Post by: NoSexGex on 10/05/2017, 01:55 AM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 10/04/2017, 12:15 PM
Quote from: MisterCrash on 10/03/2017, 06:55 AMI hooked up my SuperGrafx over the weekend and popped in Daimakaimura. Smooth controls and gorgeous graphics only highlight the fact that I royally suck at the game.
Its ok, the game sucks.  but yeah it looks and sounds good.

Shits up there in the high end of the "overrated as fuck" list.
On the Amiga is where it's at
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 10/05/2017, 11:03 AM
Quote from: NoSexGex on 10/05/2017, 01:55 AM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 10/04/2017, 12:15 PM
Quote from: MisterCrash on 10/03/2017, 06:55 AMI hooked up my SuperGrafx over the weekend and popped in Daimakaimura. Smooth controls and gorgeous graphics only highlight the fact that I royally suck at the game.
Its ok, the game sucks.  but yeah it looks and sounds good.

Shits up there in the high end of the "overrated as fuck" list.
On the Amiga is where it's at
yeah it's the best on that thing with a shit joystick and pressing up to jump.   

the game sucks.  everywhere.

The only one I really like is the Genesis one because the shitty USA box art is retardedawesome.

(https://web.archive.org/web/20190510063117im_/https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/9/93770/2370583-genesis_ghoulsnghosts.jpg)

that shit is so metal.

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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 10/05/2017, 11:03 AM
im not fixing the width.   you can't contain that greatness.

also the SGX one, Arthur looks like John Holmes in platemail, lol
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/05/2017, 05:49 PM
Quote from: guest on 10/05/2017, 11:03 AMThe only one I really like is the Genesis one because the shitty USA box art is retardedawesome.
And he's shitting on Yuji (http://akihabara.ch/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/soldier-blade-cover.jpg) Kaida (http://68.media.tumblr.com/ea16c33c383008459c799bf7d5d45b30/tumblr_o4b0xlHcab1ulp8mfo2_1280.jpg)'s badass (https://i.imgur.com/OzUpX74.jpg) MD artwork as well?! Check yourself into the nearest mental hospital man. :P
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Post by: PukeSter on 10/05/2017, 08:08 PM
GnG only gives 3 continues on the Supergrafx, and the sound is somehow worse! Sad!
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Post by: NoSexGex on 10/05/2017, 08:09 PM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 10/05/2017, 11:03 AMyeah it's the best on that thing with a shit joystick and pressing up to jump.   
:-" Pressing up to jump is pretty fucked up :-"
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Post by: FraGMarE on 10/06/2017, 12:36 AM
For, uh, chiptune research purposes  ;)

http://youtu.be/Kyxob5V7Kd4
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 10/06/2017, 12:23 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 10/05/2017, 05:49 PM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 10/05/2017, 11:03 AMThe only one I really like is the Genesis one because the shitty USA box art is retardedawesome.
And he's shitting on Yuji (http://akihabara.ch/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/soldier-blade-cover.jpg) Kaida (http://68.media.tumblr.com/ea16c33c383008459c799bf7d5d45b30/tumblr_o4b0xlHcab1ulp8mfo2_1280.jpg)'s badass (https://i.imgur.com/OzUpX74.jpg) MD artwork as well?! Check yourself into the nearest mental hospital man. :P
I wasn't shitting on his art.   I just mean I only like the genesis one because the box art looks fucking stupid.

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Post by: MisterCrash on 10/07/2017, 07:08 PM
I played some Legend of Hero Tonma today. First time I played it months ago, I somehow couldn't get past the first boss. I must have hit him a hundred times and he didn't go down, and eventually  I had to quit.  This time, I beat him in about ten seconds.

I have the Japanese version, and didn't realize that the text between stages was in English (since I never got past the first stage before). Is there any difference between this and the US version?
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/08/2017, 01:17 AM
Not that I know of. They didn't even bother to fix the Engrish... I guess they never must regret it later. It feels as if all they did was change the cool box art (already western-inspired) into something far lamer for the Turbo, which is par the course.

The first boss is tricky since only his head can be hurt. Having the wave power-up means you need to jump in order to get that arc just right.

I beat the game without continues earlier this year (or late last; can't remember). What a great time! It's one of the best action-platformers on the system, imo.

I myself beat Gomola Speed today. I had this game for a little while and only recently put in the effort to beat it. I don't know if I am totally sold on the snake "eat the fruit" mechanics, which seem very fiddly, right to the end. Likewise with the movement, which seems overeager to set you on a collision course with an enemy. I can't knock the game for its creativity though. UPL was a company that made its name combining odd game mechanic ideas together and wrapping them up in a unique aesthetic (usually meshing cutesy chibi with HR Giger bio-mechanical horror!), and Gomola carries that torch pretty proudly.

Some of the maze levels can be pretty tedious, but many offer some neat mixture of adventure and dungeon-crawling, with puzzle thrown in for good measure. I'm so glad the game has a number of neat boss fights to punctuate the action. The final couple are pretty fierce encounters, though it feels too easy to get hit by some of the huge sprites or projectiles. The ending is pretty damn lame though, ha - although the curtain call cast-and-characters thing is always welcome for me.

Neat note that the game allows you to access the developers' debug mode, which makes for some nice messing around: putting your sprite where it's not supposed to be, warping to levels (or non-levels) that were on the cutting room floor (or stuff like the title screen as a navigable space!). It's always interesting when games let you see what's "under the hood."
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/08/2017, 08:36 PM
Beat Gomola Speed again today! This time in one sitting. Getting more familiar with the game helped me appreciate it a bit more. I still am not crazy about of few of the maze boards, but at least knowing where to go and where to bomb means they are over quickly.

I survived without using a continue up until round 15 (out of 25), which was pretty pleasing to me. I was hoping to get further, especially since I was close to one of those bonus rounds that give 1UPs. Stupid deaths...

I found out something that I don't know if others knew about Gomola Speed. Typically you are limited to 3 continues. However, there is a way to increase that amount in-game, with no cheats! Have you ever seen those little yellow ball critters (I think called "Ve" or something like that in the game's lineup) - yellow ball, eyes - with an S icon? Well, usually if you "eat" them, you get nothing (just a word bubble expressing frustration, it seems like). But! If you shepherd these yellow balls to the level's "EXIT" square, it will grant you another continue! I was able to get two (I missed a third) in my play. Really cool "secret" (maybe not-so secret?) to uncover.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on 10/08/2017, 09:39 PM
So I have been replaying some Bonk 3 (Hu card) lately.

All kinds of fun. Oddly still enjoy the second game most.
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Post by: PukeSter on 10/10/2017, 01:19 AM
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 10/08/2017, 09:39 PMSo I have been replaying some Bonk 3 (Hu card) lately.

All kinds of fun. Oddly still enjoy the second game most.
Bonk 2 is a complete package, a special game that gets too little love outside of the turbografx fan base. The structure of Sonic 2 with the fun factor of super Mario world. Shame 3 and super have issues.  Super bonk 2 is the bonk 3 we deserved.

Anybody play Liquid Kids? That game is a stone cold classic that I play religiously along with Bonk 2, super dodgeball and mr heli
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Post by: MisterCrash on 10/10/2017, 06:59 AM
I've played Liquid Kids on the Saturn, but haven't tried it on the PC Engine. Any idea if the versions are different?
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Post by: EmperorIng on 10/10/2017, 08:33 AM
Quote from: MisterCrash on 10/10/2017, 06:59 AMI've played Liquid Kids on the Saturn, but haven't tried it on the PC Engine. Any idea if the versions are different?
There are a number of differences, The game visually is stripped down on the PC Engine (as to be expected for a port to the system from the arcade). The number of levels present in the game were decreased: usually you get an end-of-stage "choose your next level" choice between two stages every level starting in world 2; in the PCE port it's only every other stage, and the stages they default you to (if you don't get to choose) are usually the "easier" of the two, if that makes sense.

The game plays fairly similar in a remarkable fashion (though I have a nagging feeling that the PCE port is a smidgen slower than the arcade), and it's impressive how much of the game they could fit on the PCE. Just about all the animations I remember are there, as are the boss fights, secrets, and such.

If for some reason you have a Saturn copy that's not to your liking, I'll gladly trade it to you for my HuCard  :wink:
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Post by: PukeSter on 10/10/2017, 03:08 PM
Empering is right, though there's one key difficulty difference in Liquid Kids

In the PCE version, fire will stay in one spot. In the arcade version, fire rapidly spreads across floors, walls and ceilings, making boss fights significantly harder.
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Post by: MisterCrash on 10/25/2017, 07:48 AM
I put in Air Zonk the other day, and made a startling discovery. The I button actually does something!

I don't have the manual, and when I had tried pushing I before, nothing happened, so I figured it was just a one-button shooter. I didn't realize I could HOLD the I button to unleash super fury.

I felt pretty stupid.
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Post by: gheebee on 10/31/2017, 06:59 PM
Finally remembered to play some Splatterhouse on Halloween and just beat the game. Such a great Halloween game, I really like everything in it even though level 6 often frustrates me. 

Happy Halloween!

...now back to movies.
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Post by: turboswimbz on 10/31/2017, 08:43 PM
Quote from: gheebee on 10/31/2017, 06:59 PMFinally remembered to play some Splatterhouse on Halloween and just beat the game. Such a great Halloween game, I really like everything in it even though level 6 often frustrates me. 

Happy Halloween!

...now back to movies.
LEVEL 6= GOO BABYS DAMN YOU, wait is this a colon?
LEVEL 7 = DAMN FLAMES, wait is this Flaming logs after irritating colon?
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Post by: Mzo on 11/01/2017, 02:20 PM
I went back to Bloody Wolf to finish it up. The level after Mzo was captured and I switched to Mzo2 took me forever to clear. I was coming up on the end and my fiancee made me turn it off to go to bed. :(

Some things never change.
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Post by: Goemon on 11/14/2017, 01:43 PM
Just started Heavy Unit.
Its like the hardest opening to a game ever!
Took multiple attempts just to figure out part 1-1! The game even felt sorry for me at one point and moved me to 1-2 ><
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Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 11/14/2017, 05:30 PM
Quote from: Goemon on 11/14/2017, 01:43 PMJust started Heavy Unit.
Its like the hardest opening to a game ever!
Took multiple attempts just to figure out part 1-1! The game even felt sorry for me at one point and moved me to 1-2 ><
that game sucks lol you can just stop playing it and move-on with your life.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 11/14/2017, 05:35 PM
WandererfromYs...why active only 3 days?  Is this a nod to YS III?  Did you know your thread would still be going nearly 10 years later.....  DID YOU EVER FINISH NEUTOPIA!? SO many unanswered questions.....  :?: :?: :?:
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 11/14/2017, 07:57 PM
Parasol Stars. A great game. I still don't know how the secrets and miracles work, and whether or not I need to get certain types of things to invariably unlock the last real world. For the moment I'll just enjoy being in the space of the game itself and breathing it all in.

Quote from: guest on 11/14/2017, 05:30 PM
Quote from: Goemon on 11/14/2017, 01:43 PMJust started Heavy Unit.
Its like the hardest opening to a game ever!
Took multiple attempts just to figure out part 1-1! The game even felt sorry for me at one point and moved me to 1-2 ><
that game sucks lol you can just stop playing it and move-on with your life.
Nah lol, the game is pretty neat. After the opening the game is more or less totally manageable, and the second loop offers a neat challenge with the number of bullets it puts onscreen. Definitely not the best shooter but a solid challenge and a million times better than its Genesis counterpart.

Still miffed that esteban fabricated a fake cheat code to get to higher loops and passed it off to me as fact. The game in fact ends at loop 2, "THE END."
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: turboswimbz on 11/14/2017, 08:45 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 11/14/2017, 07:57 PMParasol Stars. A great game. I still don't know how the secrets and miracles work, and whether or not I need to get certain types of things to invariably unlock the last real world. For the moment I'll just enjoy being in the space of the game itself and breathing it all in.
collect 3 of the same Icons for:

Fire Miracle will cause all defeated foes on the next planet to become
     Items worth 10000 points upon their defeat.

Lightning Miracle will increase the liklihood of rare Items appearing.

Water Miracle will cause all level on the next planet to reveal their
     Miracle Icons immediately.

Star Miracle will make a giant Gold Coin appear after the world's boss
     is defeated. This is a rather late game prize to get as Star Miracles appear from the Flight
     Planet onwards. If you get the Star Miracle, you can get a key which will let you into world 9. and thus begin the real final push to defeat evil!

  Collect any 3 combinations of Miracle Icons (matching or not) will knock all
     foes on screen unconscious, making them easy to defeat



PRO Tip: When you create a large drop twice in the same round, the same kind of crest will appear on the next round!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: ginoscope on 11/15/2017, 11:22 AM
I been playing Rayxanber II for the first time and man this game is pretty cheap.  I can't stop playing it though and got halfway through stage 2.  The power ups are pretty weak and man the enemies love to run into you.  It does have unlimited continues so just need to practice more.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 11/15/2017, 08:44 PM
The upside to all of that is

1) no real power-ups means that every death doesn't really set you back - you're always more or less at "full" power!

2) once you memorize the spawns, chunks of the game can be quite doable - stage 4 is the real killer, because a lot of the behavior is random and not as tightly-choreographed as the previous stages.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Goemon on 11/20/2017, 06:49 PM
Heavy Unit fell pretty swiftly, after the initial sticking point.
I never bothered with the 2nd loop though.

I've now moved on to Hana Taaka Daka, which is great!

Caught myself out initially by having auto fire on. I was like "man, why do these enemies take so long to friggin die!?" Felt rather silly after paying attention to the UI and seeing the power indicator at the top

><

I'm cooking now, got on to Stage 4 all tanuki's found.

Love the music, especially the first level!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 11/21/2017, 12:32 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 11/14/2017, 07:57 PMNah lol, the game is pretty neat. After the opening the game is more or less totally manageable, and the second loop offers a neat challenge with the number of bullets it puts onscreen. Definitely not the best shooter but a solid challenge and a million times better than its Genesis counterpart.
It's neat, kind of.

But visually/aurally, it's pretty pisspoor, and for a horizontal shooter, it's pretty lacking.

I sold it at a convention for 10$.   The hotdogs, fries, and coke I bought with the money was more enjoyable than that game ever was. 
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/05/2017, 07:34 AM
Cleared Rondo of Blood.  :D 8)

https://i.imgur.com/Me8mXcV.jpg
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/05/2017, 07:52 AM
Beat Twin Bee last night. Used all my continues (5, ahem) to do so but it's a fun, if kinda slow,  game.

The bells kind of drive me crazy as a power ups/point system. Some games I just can't catch ANYTHING or time my shots right to get them to the right colors, last night I did ok.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/07/2017, 04:19 PM
Of course, still playing Bomberman 93 & 94 with my kids (they love Bomberman).

ALSO:
Victory Run (US)
Legendary Axe (US JP)
JJ & Jeff (US JP)
MotoRoader (US JP)
RType (JP)

I have been playing all the early PCE releases because, you know, the 30 year anniversary. Lots of fun. I've also been alternating between playing the US and JP versions to compare similarities/differences. Sadly, I must have lost a lot of HuCARDs because I can't find a bunch I know I used to own. It's possible I gave em away, thinking they were dupes.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nopepper on 12/08/2017, 12:02 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/07/2017, 04:19 PMOf course, still playing Bomberman 93 & 94 with my kids (they love Bomberman).
Your kids are going to do great things in the world.

My wife is leaving for the weekend, so I'll have a turbo party all by myself and after watching classic game room's review of Bloody Wolf last night, I think I will give that one a serious try. I'm ashamed that I have never actually sat down to try to beat that game, and I've owned it for about 20 years now!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/08/2017, 04:53 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 12/08/2017, 12:02 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/07/2017, 04:19 PMOf course, still playing Bomberman 93 & 94 with my kids (they love Bomberman).
Your kids are going to do great things in the world.

My wife is leaving for the weekend, so I'll have a turbo party all by myself and after watching classic game room's review of Bloody Wolf last night, I think I will give that one a serious try. I'm ashamed that I have never actually sat down to try to beat that game, and I've owned it for about 20 years now!
:)

I love Bloody Wolf, slowdown and all. Tap sparingly on the RUN button and flamethrower lasts FOREVER, that's how my brothers would play. Personally, I love being wasteful and holding down the button even when FLAMES are unnecessary.

Anyway, great tunes in Bloody Damn Wolf.

STATUS: I hope to play some Operation Wolf tonight.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/08/2017, 06:14 PM
The turbo Bloody Wolf was my Christmas Present from my older brother last year - English just so we could enjoy those great lines from KNIFE-KILLER or Snake/Eagle. I've been contemplating a quick re-run through it in honor of the anniversary.

I think it's a better game than Last Alert (which is fun too!), with better bosses and stage design. DECO's bizarre, semi-kusoge style always wins (see: Two Crude Dudes (https://i.imgur.com/VeY5cPm.gif)).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/09/2017, 12:42 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 12/08/2017, 06:14 PMThe turbo Bloody Wolf was my Christmas Present from my older brother last year - English just so we could enjoy those great lines from KNIFE-KILLER or Snake/Eagle. I've been contemplating a quick re-run through it in honor of the anniversary.

I think it's a better game than Last Alert (which is fun too!), with better bosses and stage design. DECO's bizarre, semi-kusoge style always wins (see: Two Crude Dudes (https://i.imgur.com/VeY5cPm.gif)).
Oh, definitely, Blüd Wulf is better than Last Alert. Last Alert is too easy... but LA has lots of *little* nice things going for it (different mission objectives, for example...and fun transitions between stages).

But Bloody Wolf is so much more satisfying (as a proper game) to make progress in and  eventually beat.

The Generalissimo and his lazer boomerangs.

'Nuff said
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/09/2017, 12:43 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 12/08/2017, 06:14 PMThe turbo Bloody Wolf was my Christmas Present from my older brother last year - English just so we could enjoy those great lines from KNIFE-KILLER or Snake/Eagle. I've been contemplating a quick re-run through it in honor of the anniversary.

I think it's a better game than Last Alert (which is fun too!), with better bosses and stage design. DECO's bizarre, semi-kusoge style always wins (see: Two Crude Dudes (https://i.imgur.com/VeY5cPm.gif)).
Oh, definitely, Blüd Wulf is better than Last Alert. Last Alert is too easy... but LA has lots of *little* nice things going for it (different mission objectives, for example...and fun transitions between stages).

But Bloody Wolf is so much more satisfying (as a proper game) to make progress in and  eventually beat.

The Generalissimo and his lazer boomerangs.

'Nuff said
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nopepper on 12/12/2017, 08:20 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/08/2017, 04:53 PMI love Bloody Wolf, slowdown and all. Tap sparingly on the RUN button and flamethrower lasts FOREVER, that's how my brothers would play. Personally, I love being wasteful and holding down the button even when FLAMES are unnecessary.

Anyway, great tunes in Bloody Damn Wolf.

STATUS: I hope to play some Operation Wolf tonight.
So I was only able to spend about an hour playing and only got a bit past the character changing scene (just after rescuing the president). Sadly had to live real life and cut the gaming session short.

My takeaways so far is that the game would be a lot better if it didn't have unlimited continues, as I was able to spam it to get to that point (prob 4-5). Seems like a decent game, but probably need to play it more and limit the continues in order to better appreciate the level design.  I found the controls sorely missing a lock on feature (Shock Troopers has spoiled me for life).

I would say the standout feature is the music, which had that great PCE scratchy ring I love so much, but did not seem to be as good as Dragon Spirit, RType and Dungeon Explorer. Again, maybe spending more time trying to perfect the game will make me appreciate it more.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/12/2017, 09:07 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 12/12/2017, 08:20 PM...

I would say the standout feature is the music, which had that great PCE scratchy ring I love so much, but did not seem to be as good as Dragon Spirit, RType and Dungeon Explorer. Again, maybe spending more time trying to perfect the game will make me appreciate it more.
Oh, I agree that Dragon Spirit, R-Type and Dungeon Explorer have splendid soundtracks.

What makes Bloody Wolf interesting, to me, is that it has a sound engine that is rather unique for the PCE (I don't know if any other PCE game really shares the same samples/sounds/"instruments"...plus the songs are fun, even the "goofy" ones—the raft!—are fun and fit the stages quite well).
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Post by: esteban on 12/12/2017, 09:08 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 12/12/2017, 08:20 PM...

I would say the standout feature is the music, which had that great PCE scratchy ring I love so much, but did not seem to be as good as Dragon Spirit, RType and Dungeon Explorer. Again, maybe spending more time trying to perfect the game will make me appreciate it more.
Oh, I agree that Dragon Spirit, R-Type and Dungeon Explorer have splendid soundtracks.

What makes Bloody Wolf interesting, to me, is that it has a sound engine that is rather unique for the PCE (I don't know if any other PCE game really shares the same samples/sounds/"instruments"...plus the songs are fun, even the "goofy" ones—the raft!—are fun and fit the stages quite well).
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/12/2017, 09:50 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 12/12/2017, 08:20 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/08/2017, 04:53 PMI love Bloody Wolf, slowdown and all. Tap sparingly on the RUN button and flamethrower lasts FOREVER, that's how my brothers would play. Personally, I love being wasteful and holding down the button even when FLAMES are unnecessary.

Anyway, great tunes in Bloody Damn Wolf.

STATUS: I hope to play some Operation Wolf tonight.
So I was only able to spend about an hour playing and only got a bit past the character changing scene (just after rescuing the president). Sadly had to live real life and cut the gaming session short.

My takeaways so far is that the game would be a lot better if it didn't have unlimited continues, as I was able to spam it to get to that point (prob 4-5). Seems like a decent game, but probably need to play it more and limit the continues in order to better appreciate the level design.
Esty the Japanese version limits continues to 5. Seems a bit low honestly considering the game is close to an hour long and how cheap the final boss is

But a lot of pce games in general lean to the easy side, at least in comparison to the genesis. With exceptions...Monster Lair and R-Type make me shudder
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Post by: esteban on 12/12/2017, 10:06 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/12/2017, 09:50 PMEsty the Japanese version limits continues to 5. Seems a bit low honestly considering the game is close to an hour long and how cheap the final boss is

But a lot of pce games in general lean to the easy side, at least in comparison to the genesis. With exceptions...Monster Lair and R-Type make me shudder
Ha! I didn't know the Japanese version limited it to five continues (I don't have the PCE HuCARD).

However, I wonder if Bloody Wolf 2 and Bloody Wolf 3 (the bonus modes) were changed at all (JP vs. NA)...

I think both battles with the "Generalissimo" are pretty darn tricky until you figure out a strategy...but for a long time I couldn't even figure out a strategy and just died pathetically.

Monster Lair = motherfucking challenging (unless you cheat with continues). But it's one of my favorite games of all time. So goddamn sweet. :)

R-Type = the JP HuCARDs kick my ass...but the CD R-Type Complete CD allows **unlimited continues** (a great way to practice!)
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Post by: crazydean on 12/12/2017, 10:11 PM
Quote from: esteban on 12/12/2017, 10:06 PMR-Type = the JP HuCARDs kick my ass...but the CD R-Type Complete CD allows **unlimited continues** (a great way to practice!)
There's also an "easy" mode!
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: nopepper on 12/15/2017, 11:25 AM
Spent more time last night with Bloody Wolf and was able to make it to the knife fight without dying, had 5 health bars and the shithead proceeded to hand me my ass. I was able to beat him after a couple of continues figuring out his pattern, so will probably try again this weekend.

Definitely growing to appreciate the game more. The music is a real earworm.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/15/2017, 12:53 PM
I played some Sapphire last night. It's technically very impressive to me but I wouldn't put it in my top ten PCE shootuns.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/15/2017, 03:00 PM
I'm curious what you would consider the top 10. I haven't played Sapphire yet (had the chance to buy a cheap repro but lol! at that), but for me the best shooters would probably be Gradius II, Dragon Saber, Cotton, and Galaga '88. For the most part Konami and Namco made the best games or arcade ports on the system, in my opinion.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Gypsy on 12/15/2017, 03:14 PM
I'm a bit more into Compile. Galaga 88 is real nice though.

Soldier Blade, Final Soldier, Super Star Soldier, Spriggan, Lords of Thunder, Gate of Thunder, Nexzr, Gunhed/BL, PC Denjin. The 10th slot is hard, maybe Ai Cho Aniki.
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/17/2017, 02:21 AM
Got home from college, did some run throughs of altered beast, pac land and hany on the road

PAC-land is simple but fun. I got to stage 19 on one credit. The last few levels are nuts

Hany in the road is a ton of fun, has a cool concept and it looks fantastic

I love altered beast but the hucard has no Invincibility frames! I do like having longer levels though, let's me test out my beast powers on all the enemies instead of jumping straight to the boss in the genny port. Pce Cd and genny or bust
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Post by: esteban on 12/17/2017, 06:28 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/17/2017, 02:21 AMGot home from college, did some run throughs of altered beast, pac land and hany on the road

PAC-land is simple but fun. I got to stage 19 on one credit. The last few levels are nuts

Hany in the road is a ton of fun, has a cool concept and it looks fantastic

I love altered beast but the hucard has no Invincibility frames! I do like having longer levels though, let's me test out my beast powers on all the enemies instead of jumping straight to the boss in the genny port. Pce Cd and genny or bust
Damn!

I can't beat Hany on the Road (granted, I'm playing with 6 year olds, but when I try to show them how far I can get, BLAM! The game puts me in my place—last place.)

My big question for you: I like concept of the "PENALTY LOWER LAVA LEVEL" ...but is there a trick to running on all the tiny little platforms (for example, in Valis III you could power slide across pillars, ha!)

Obviously, I know I can't powerslide :)

I just jump like a fool, hopping like crazy, and start wondering if there is an easier pattern (like a few long jumps), because that penalty lava stage makes me cry.

Also, what the fuck do the blue bottles do? I habitually collect them...

So...am I ignorant of any "dashing" or "power jump" techniques?

I know you can "jump backwards" (that move is fun).

Thank you!
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/17/2017, 11:34 AM
Hi esty

Honestly I usually just skip the penalty stages, they are rarely worth it

How far do you get? Some routes are easier than others

If you collect 25 blue bottles you get an extra life. When you die the number you have doesn't reset
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: EmperorIng on 12/18/2017, 11:05 AM
I picked up a cheap Japanese copy of Wanderers from Ys/Ys III. The game is perfectly fine in Japanese outside of some initial fumbling with shop menus. It still has the same annoying tendency as Ys I/II that you cannot skip cutscenes, so those bits where digitized voices play out are ones you have to sit through. I've only faced 2 or 3 bosses so far, and they haven't particularly wowed me - mostly because by equipping the power run and holding attack you destroy them so quickly. Feels almost like you're cheating!

I am glad I didn't spend a lot of money on the game. Not that it's bad, as it is still fun. The simplified combat isn't quite as satisfying as bump combat, and requires a bit less precision or thoughtfulness since you can just stand still and watch the enemy enter into your meat-grinder range. Despite that I feel like I am getting my money's worth.  :P

Quote from: Gypsy on 12/15/2017, 03:14 PMI'm a bit more into Compile. Galaga 88 is real nice though.

Soldier Blade, Final Soldier, Super Star Soldier, Spriggan, Lords of Thunder, Gate of Thunder, Nexzr, Gunhed/BL, PC Denjin. The 10th slot is hard, maybe Ai Cho Aniki.
That's uh, an interesting 10th choice. Maybe style over substance, eh!
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 12/18/2017, 11:10 AM
I'm playing Shadow of the Beast, it's the most dumb, poorly designed europlatformer ever but I still keep coming back for it for some reason.

http://youtu.be/h3VSYKx-tJU
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Post by: nopepper on 12/18/2017, 01:15 PM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 12/18/2017, 11:05 AMI picked up a cheap Japanese copy of Wanderers from Ys/Ys III. The game is perfectly fine in Japanese outside of some initial fumbling with shop menus. It still has the same annoying tendency as Ys I/II that you cannot skip cutscenes, so those bits where digitized voices play out are ones you have to sit through. I've only faced 2 or 3 bosses so far, and they haven't particularly wowed me - mostly because by equipping the power run and holding attack you destroy them so quickly. Feels almost like you're cheating!

I am glad I didn't spend a lot of money on the game. Not that it's bad, as it is still fun. The simplified combat isn't quite as satisfying as bump combat, and requires a bit less precision or thoughtfulness since you can just stand still and watch the enemy enter into your meat-grinder range. Despite that I feel like I am getting my money's worth.  :P

Quote from: Gypsy on 12/15/2017, 03:14 PMI'm a bit more into Compile. Galaga 88 is real nice though.

Soldier Blade, Final Soldier, Super Star Soldier, Spriggan, Lords of Thunder, Gate of Thunder, Nexzr, Gunhed/BL, PC Denjin. The 10th slot is hard, maybe Ai Cho Aniki.
That's uh, an interesting 10th choice. Maybe style over substance, eh!
Ys III has always felt like a guilty pleasure for me. Even with all its flaws, it is always satisfying to have a playthrough every couple of years, and when I don't, I seem to long for it. I reckon the music has a lot to do with it, and the fact that it is so short helps in its pick up and play-ness.

Two other games that I feel are similar in that regard are Cadash (Turbo/PCE version) and Arcus Odyssey on the Genesis. I have actually played and beaten these 3 more than any Zelda game...
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 12/18/2017, 04:29 PM
I was playing some sweet ass remasterings of Lords and Gate over the weekend.

video evidence:
http://youtu.be/PjPvW7IE_dU
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/18/2017, 04:48 PM
I cleared Sapphire last night.
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Post by: esteban on 12/18/2017, 04:50 PM
Victory Run
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/18/2017, 11:11 PM
Went through Star Parodier. Really quite easy.
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/19/2017, 02:07 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/18/2017, 11:11 PMWent through Star Parodier. Really quite easy.
Your post got me to finally play through the game.

Damn it is really easy, but the graphics are out of this world! Thankfully there's a hard mode for the future...
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Post by: esteban on 12/19/2017, 07:02 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2017, 02:07 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/18/2017, 11:11 PMWent through Star Parodier. Really quite easy.
Your post got me to finally play through the game.

Damn it is really easy, but the graphics are out of this world! Thankfully there's a hard mode for the future...
It's so nicely executed, it is a gem.

:)
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/19/2017, 07:56 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2017, 02:07 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/18/2017, 11:11 PMWent through Star Parodier. Really quite easy.
Your post got me to finally play through the game.

Damn it is really easy, but the graphics are out of this world! Thankfully there's a hard mode for the future...
Yeah at one point I had 20 some lives.  :lol:

I've been gunning for more clears lately. Just pulled Vigilante and Nexzr out to play.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 12/19/2017, 08:18 AM
None. System is out for repair.

Sometimes I look over my games and rub the spines labels longingly tho.
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/19/2017, 08:24 AM
Get better soon GoldenWheel's Turbob!

*sends get well card and gift basket*
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Post by: NecroPhile on 12/19/2017, 09:20 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/18/2017, 04:48 PMI cleared Sapphire last night.
I've been trying to 1CC it lately but keep failing.  I think most of the people that bitch about it being super easy are cranking up the continues and bomb spamming their way to the end..... or maybe I just suck.  :mrgreen:




Quote from: GoldenWheels on 12/19/2017, 08:18 AMNone. System is out for repair.

Sometimes I look over my games and rub the spines labels longingly tho.
Aww, that stinks.  Get well soon, lil Turbob!
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/19/2017, 10:13 AM
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2017, 09:20 AM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/18/2017, 04:48 PMI cleared Sapphire last night.
I've been trying to 1CC it lately but keep failing.  I think most of the people that bitch about it being super easy are cranking up the continues and bomb spamming their way to the end..... or maybe I just suck.  :mrgreen:
I suck at shooters too so I couldn't really tell ya. It's certainly more difficult than Star Parodier!

I enjoyed both.
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/19/2017, 08:20 PM
Vigilante.

Edit: This was another clear. Extremely short game. Had to be a tough pill to swallow back in the day if you paid full price.
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Post by: crazydean on 12/21/2017, 10:33 PM
Finally beat Legend of Hero Tonma. I must have died 100 times on stage 4. I was able to find a "trick" to easily beat every boss except the two guys who throw boulders, which is why it took me so long. Otherwise, the game isn't very hard, just a lot of trial and error.

I think next will be Exile or Legendary Axe.
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Post by: PukeSter on 12/21/2017, 11:03 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/19/2017, 08:20 PMVigilante.

Edit: This was another clear. Extremely short game. Had to be a tough pill to swallow back in the day if you paid full price.
It's a short but fun one. Tough to 1CC cuz of the final boss, I think i've only done it once.

I pity whoever bought the master system port! Dear lord is it choppy and there's no jump kick!

Today I replayed some more dungeon explorer (with the knome...got 3 dungeons left?) and altered beast on huey.
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/21/2017, 11:29 PM
Yeah the final boss is a beyotch, had to credit feed him a bit.
Title: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: esteban on 12/22/2017, 04:08 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 12/21/2017, 11:29 PMYeah the final boss is a beyotch, had to credit feed him a bit.
He tosses you off the girder without hesitating or strangles 80% of your life...I never figured out if there is a way to consistently avoid him...I just rely on getting lucky.
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Post by: Gypsy on 12/22/2017, 04:45 PM
Grope and hope.
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Post by: seieienbu on 12/22/2017, 09:39 PM
I'm playing Deep Blue.  Lord have mercy on my soul.
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Post by: NoSexGex on 12/23/2017, 12:58 AM
Quote from: crazydean on 12/21/2017, 10:33 PMFinally beat Legend of Hero Tonma. I must have died 100 times on stage 4. I was able to find a "trick" to easily beat every boss except the two guys who throw boulders, which is why it took me so long. Otherwise, the game isn't very hard, just a lot of trial and error.

I think next will be Exile or Legendary Axe.
Good pick! Recently beat it myself too. Quite enjoyed it, reminded me of Ninja Spirit the whole time. Not as good, but still really enjoyable.

That's the second last boss I believe right? I had an awful time with him too. Watched a play through on Youtube and learnt there's a good trick if you're standing right in front of him. But you have to be fully powered up for it to work I think, as it stopped working before I ever got in enough damage. Had to partially glitch my character in-between screen transitions to get in a few free hits.

But yeah, fuck him. I feel your pain. And after, the final boss is a pushover in comparison.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/10/2018, 12:17 PM
My Duo came back and Keith got the CD drive working and quiet as a mouse. It's back to peak sexy and I even got some new games from him in the deal. Played some Valis 2 in last night, pretty fun, if pretty easy (from what I played). Hope to play Splash Lake tonight.

I think my NES is jealous. It knows the king has returned.  Bow to the king, bitch.
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Post by: roflmao on 01/10/2018, 03:58 PM
I've been playing Startling Odyssey 2 lately. Good stuff!
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Post by: Purple1308 on 01/10/2018, 05:03 PM
I started playing cyber core and alien crush
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/15/2018, 10:14 AM
Ok so the first time I die in Valis 2 ad lose my powerups....the game suddenly seems hard (and borderline cheap with it's enemies/enemy placement)

I thought I hated slimes in Dragon Warrior. Fuck these fuckin things that take 15 hits.
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Post by: esteban on 01/15/2018, 10:36 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/15/2018, 10:14 AMOk so the first time I die in Valis 2 ad lose my powerups....the game suddenly seems hard (and borderline cheap with it's enemies/enemy placement)

I thought I hated slimes in Dragon Warrior. Fuck these fuckin things that take 15 hits.
Don't worry, Valis II is an easy game...and you will beat it.

The shame is that you don't really have to use an strategy on the bosses...that's a shortcoming.

The boss fights could have been far more interesting, IMHO.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/15/2018, 01:32 PM
Esteban, I'm in level 4 now, am I right that sometimes the best thing to do is just run and ignore combat?

Or do I need to creep like a chump and kill everything without mistakenly going backwards and respawning the enemy I just killed (Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/15/2018, 06:01 PM
The last time I played it I killed everything and won on one life.  Honestly?  If you die?  Just start over.  You'll likely save yourself time and suffering.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/16/2018, 11:33 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/15/2018, 06:01 PMThe last time I played it I killed everything and won on one life.  Honestly?  If you die?  Just start over.  You'll likely save yourself time and suffering.
Like once I'm not powered up don't even bother? Dang! reminds me of R-type, where the first death for me equals *click* system off.

I'm going to try to learn as much of this level as I can and then start over. The first levels are super easy anyway.  I'm tending to grab the wave power up over all others. What do you guys prefer?
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/16/2018, 03:15 PM
You can definitely still win if you die but if you aren't familiar with how to beat the minibosses on the last couple of stages it will take quite a while to figure them out.  And with the levels so short?  Why not just start over?  That was my thought process anyway.
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Post by: esteban on 01/16/2018, 04:35 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/16/2018, 11:33 AM
Quote from: seieienbu on 01/15/2018, 06:01 PMThe last time I played it I killed everything and won on one life.  Honestly?  If you die?  Just start over.  You'll likely save yourself time and suffering.
Like once I'm not powered up don't even bother? Dang! reminds me of R-type, where the first death for me equals *click* system off.

I'm going to try to learn as much of this level as I can and then start over. The first levels are super easy anyway.  I'm tending to grab the wave power up over all others. What do you guys prefer?
I thought Level 4 might be the lazer/electricity level, but you are at Haisen's stage, which you can definitely conquer using continues, just grab the power ups and health. There are "slightly" hidden platforms with these items scattered about, in addition to the life/power ups that are literally left in your path.

I say: since you are learning the stages anyway, you should not restart...you should have some fun familiarizing yourself with the (pretty basic) level design and see if you can find "hidden" ledges/platforms with power ups.

:)
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Post by: EmperorIng on 01/16/2018, 10:57 PM
Also: the two best weapons are the default shot powered up, and IIRC the wave. You can skip the missile.
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Post by: esteban on 01/17/2018, 06:37 AM
Quote from: EmperorIng on 01/16/2018, 10:57 PMAlso: the two best weapons are the default shot powered up, and IIRC the wave. You can skip the missile.
Yeah...the wave can eat most bullets, IIRC, and gets pretty big (Yuko's height) when powered up.

The missile is just for comic relief (seeing a silly missile spontaneously launch from a sword *sounds* kool, but the execution in Valis II is so lackluster... but now I think you have unwittingly created a new goal for me: to beat the game using missile only... hmmm...)

:)
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Post by: esteban on 01/17/2018, 06:37 AM
Double post, but I'll make it meaningful: did anyone notice that the "running flame guy" from Valis II and running flame guy from Splatterhouse look pretty similar?

I'm sure there are other games with a running dude in flames...but what are they? I can't think of one...

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: do they look like the running man aflame a la Valis II/Splatterhouse?

*they have a rather nonchalant run, these dudes*
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 01/17/2018, 10:12 AM
All right I am going to soldier on then.

(I feel like such a puny biotch with no power ups tho!)
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 01/20/2018, 09:29 PM
Gradius 2 again... I was doing extremely well with no lives lost and just when I thought "holy shit is this actually happening?" I lost all lives to the giant moai boss.

:(
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Post by: esteban on 01/21/2018, 09:37 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 01/17/2018, 10:12 AMAll right I am going to soldier on then.

(I feel like such a puny biotch with no power ups tho!)
Do Not Give Up, comrade.

You
Will
Persevere.




Quote from: guest on 01/20/2018, 09:29 PMGradius 2 again... I was doing extremely well with no lives lost and just when I thought "holy shit is this actually happening?" I lost all lives to the giant moai boss.

[emoji20]
They say that "laughter is the best medicine" when dealing with particularly frustrating situations in life.

So, the next time you get to the boss, think about...

LARRY
MOAI
CURLY

...as you get mercilessly ravaged.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 01/22/2018, 01:00 AM
The Moai boss in Gradius II gave me trouble until I found out an almost fool-proof strategy.

You'll obviously want all 4 options, ripple-laser or the two-way Double, missiles and two speed-ups, maybe one more (depends). What you essentially do is herd the mini-Moais that come after you, slowly moving in a clockwise fashion. Stay somewhat closer to the faces as you circle, but not too close. As you fire you will destroy them and the bullets will be manageable instead of a giant chaotic blanket. Once one of the heads is destroyed, the fight more or less plays itself.

Even if you die, if you learn how to herd the spawned Moais in this way, you should, with a little practice, learn how to time out the fight.
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Post by: geise on 01/26/2018, 10:40 PM
Not US turbob but Shubibinman 3 I got from Secret Santa this past Xmas! Thanks again Santa!
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Post by: OldTurboBastard on 01/28/2018, 09:25 PM
Just got a new copy of MotoRoader MC (i guess it's part 3?) in the mail...it's no longer new. Was initially disappointed to see the scrolling tracks are gone, more like a super sprint type game now...but 20 minutes or so of play revealed it was actually still pretty fun....could see multiplayer battles still being fun, but i didn't see any upgrades yet? That was one of the best parts of the first game was getting that new engine or body, and smoking your buddies, dragging their sorry asses from the back of the screen every 2 seconds!!!
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Post by: OldTurboBastard on 01/28/2018, 09:26 PM
delete..double post. Apologies.
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/29/2018, 01:20 AM
Did a little play through of pacland. I got to round 21 (trip 6) on one credit, a new record! Difficulty really spikes up at the end.

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Post by: esteban on 01/29/2018, 02:50 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/29/2018, 01:20 AMDid a little play through of pacland. I got to round 21 (trip 6) on one credit, a new record! Difficulty really spikes up at the end.
Yes, and there is a "hard mode" once you get through this!

I like Pac Land a lot, it's oddly alluring.

:)
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Post by: esteban on 01/29/2018, 02:59 PM
Quote from: OldTurboBastard on 01/28/2018, 09:25 PMJust got a new copy of MotoRoader MC (i guess it's part 3?) in the mail...it's no longer new. Was initially disappointed to see the scrolling tracks are gone, more like a super sprint type game now...but 20 minutes or so of play revealed it was actually still pretty fun....could see multiplayer battles still being fun, but i didn't see any upgrades yet? That was one of the best parts of the first game was getting that new engine or body, and smoking your buddies, dragging their sorry asses from the back of the screen every 2 seconds!!!
Yeah, so this has been an ongoing source of confusion... we can't figure out how to activate stuff (is it double-tapping  in the direction you are traveling)?

I haven't played MotoRoaderMC in a few years, but I was making progress just playing it as a simple game...but some tracks just seemed incredibly tough (you couldn't make even a small error...)

So, I can't help but feel that I only know "half" the game.
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Post by: Gredler on 01/29/2018, 04:48 PM
Last week I was playing some Neutopia while preparing to start Ys IV. After playing through I & II and III recently, I am excited to see this hudson developed game - so stoked!

One thing I didn't remember from Neutopia is how helpful the NPCs are at first, they basically tell you exactly where to go and what to do, and I also forgot how forgiving death is initially as well.

I am on the third dungeon right now, will be continueing it later tonight after some MS paint work ;)
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Post by: crazydean on 01/29/2018, 10:05 PM
Yeah, the NPCs are very helpful in Neutopia. Unfortunately, there are just SO many of them to speak with.
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Post by: crazydean on 01/29/2018, 10:06 PM
Double post. Sorry.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 01/30/2018, 08:14 PM
I'm playing this absolute classic how it ought to be played! :wink:

I picked the Emerson up about 9 months ago at Goodwill for $5. It even had the original remote with no battery corrosion! :D

On another note, what is everyone's favorite firepower/power-up combination?? Right now I'm trying out firepower upgrade IV with the shield power up. My go-to is III with homing missiles, but I also have a lot of fun with I and the shield power up as well.

Thoughts?

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Post by: crazydean on 01/30/2018, 08:44 PM
Depends on how you like to play. I like the III with homing missiles. It seems to be the cheapest/easiest way to play because you can run away and still kill stuff. However, I still haven't beaten the game.
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Post by: OldTurboBastard on 01/30/2018, 08:46 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/29/2018, 02:59 PM
Quote from: OldTurboBastard on 01/28/2018, 09:25 PMJust got a new copy of MotoRoader MC (i guess it's part 3?) in the mail...it's no longer new. Was initially disappointed to see the scrolling tracks are gone, more like a super sprint type game now...but 20 minutes or so of play revealed it was actually still pretty fun....could see multiplayer battles still being fun, but i didn't see any upgrades yet? That was one of the best parts of the first game was getting that new engine or body, and smoking your buddies, dragging their sorry asses from the back of the screen every 2 seconds!!!
Yeah, so this has been an ongoing source of confusion... we can't figure out how to activate stuff (is it double-tapping  in the direction you are traveling)?

I haven't played MotoRoaderMC in a few years, but I was making progress just playing it as a simple game...but some tracks just seemed incredibly tough (you couldn't make even a small error...)

So, I can't help but feel that I only know "half" the game.
Yeah the weapon usage is weird, but what seems to work every time for me in a couple of sit downs with it is to let off the accelerator briefly (like split second) and then tap it twice. Fires a shot every time. But that's just firing...believe I saw where I was somehow changing weapons mid race.

In short, yeah it's confusing!
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 01/30/2018, 08:56 PM
Quote from: crazydean on 01/30/2018, 08:44 PMDepends on how you like to play. I like the III with homing missiles. It seems to be the cheapest/easiest way to play because you can run away and still kill stuff. However, I still haven't beaten the game.



III with homing missiles is absolutely a cheap way to play, I agree. And it's the only combination I've beaten the game with, lol.


However, I am absolutely no expert at shooters. I typically require a marathon gaming session, consisting of dozens of retries, before I am ever able to beat a shooter.
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Post by: seieienbu on 01/31/2018, 05:08 PM
My favorite weapon combo in Blazing Lazers is Shield Thunder lvl 3 and homing missiles.  Good times.
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Post by: Winniez on 01/31/2018, 06:30 PM
III with almost  anything. Seems to work best for most situations. I just dislike the first few stages (especially the first one) in Gunhead/Blazing Lazers. Its slow, boring, the pacing sucks etc. Pretty much same issues as with the Super Aleste/Space Megaforce.
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Post by: Winniez on 01/31/2018, 06:46 PM
I have been playing the Gradius PC-Engine port lately. Its a pretty good effort but not as good as the later Konami releases. Especially considering that the Gradius arcade game was 6 years old at the time.

One baffling thing is that the extra stage exclusive to this version has a ton of slowdown! I mean if you are going to design a level specifically for the PC-engine why not design it according to the system's and programming limitations. Also, the slowdown is so bad in the tentacle stage that I felt like playing SNES/SFC. I think they should have just dropped that level.

Despite those flaws I still enjoy playing this version. And the music is fantastic.
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Post by: esteban on 01/31/2018, 07:28 PM
Quote from: Winniez on 01/31/2018, 06:30 PMIII with almost  anything. Seems to work best for most situations. I just dislike the first few stages (especially the first one) in Gunhead/Blazing Lazers. Its slow, boring, the pacing sucks etc. Pretty much same issues as with the Super Aleste/Space Megaforce.
The second stage is the worst offender.

Revise Stage 2 and the game would be a lot better, IMHO.
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Post by: esteban on 01/31/2018, 07:28 PM
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Post by: PukeSter on 01/31/2018, 09:15 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/31/2018, 07:28 PM
Quote from: Winniez on 01/31/2018, 06:30 PMIII with almost  anything. Seems to work best for most situations. I just dislike the first few stages (especially the first one) in Gunhead/Blazing Lazers. Its slow, boring, the pacing sucks etc. Pretty much same issues as with the Super Aleste/Space Megaforce.
The second stage is the worst offender.

Revise Stage 2 and the game would be a lot better, IMHO.
I think it's just the music honestly. Has a different flavor to it. The level 4 theme is still absolutely legendary.

And space megaforce is even longer, with 12 levels!! It's so bad they included a shorter mode.

Played some Altered Beast (HuCard) today, got it done on my last life of my last continue. The lack of the voices is sad and the lack of i-frames is annoying, but I love everything else about it. The genny version is great but also an utter pushover and the (inferior) music doesn't even loop. I know the CD version is a bit better, though they didn't reduce the amount of damage needed for the last two bosses
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 02/01/2018, 05:03 PM
Quote from: Winniez on 01/31/2018, 06:30 PMIII with almost  anything. Seems to work best for most situations. I just dislike the first few stages (especially the first one) in Gunhead/Blazing Lazers. Its slow, boring, the pacing sucks etc. Pretty much same issues as with the Super Aleste/Space Megaforce.
Quote from: esteban on 01/31/2018, 07:28 PMThe second stage is the worst offender.

Revise Stage 2 and the game would be a lot better, IMHO.
I definitely agree that the first two stages of Blazing Lazers are A LOT less exciting and intense as the later levels. Although, I do enjoy the first two stages for trying out different combinations of weapons and power-ups. :D


The only titled I've played in the Aleste series is MUSHA via emulator. I can't recall if that game starts out very slow as well or if you're thrown right into the insanity.
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Post by: seieienbu on 02/02/2018, 08:14 PM
What can I say?  It's the 90s and there is time for Klax.
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/02/2018, 08:45 PM
Just got done with some Bomberman 94 with my step brother. He had been through some crap lately so it was a great distraction and just all around a good time. I haven't laughed that hard in awhile tbh.
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Post by: jordan_hillman on 02/02/2018, 08:55 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 02/02/2018, 08:45 PMJust got done with some Bomberman 94 with my step brother. He had been through some crap lately so it was a great distraction and just all around a good time. I haven't laughed that hard in awhile tbh.



That is so awesome to hear! My and I play Bomberman 64 because that is his favorite one to play lol.


But I do love Bomberman 94! I downloaded it off of the Wii virtual console years and years ago, and it's definitely one of my favorite iterations.  :D
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Post by: Winniez on 02/02/2018, 09:44 PM
Bomberman 94 is certainly the best game of the series on PC-Engine.
Overall I'm not sure, there is the brilliant Saturn Bomberman and various Bomberman games on Super Famicom.

Also, glad to hear that your step brother had a good time with the game Gypsy, videogames can be great escapism.
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/02/2018, 10:52 PM
I really love the variety in 94.

And yeah it's some bullshit that is work related. Once it's all over (hopefully Monday!) I might make a thread in fighting street about it lol.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 02/03/2018, 09:06 AM
Finally got fed up with Valis 2 and needed to shoot something. Popped in Atomic Robo Kid, which I had not played in ages. Gee I wonder why. Good god could the sprites be any freakin bigger?

Had to wash the atomic ass taste out of my mouth and played Chew Man Fu after that.
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/03/2018, 10:36 AM
LOL. It's not THAT bad.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 02/03/2018, 04:24 PM
Well it ain't that good either! [emoji14]

I finally found a deal I could handle for Cadash so that's the Saturday night plan. Bourbon, and Cadash.
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/03/2018, 04:32 PM
I would agree that it's not great and really not worth what it goes for now.
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Post by: esteban on 02/04/2018, 09:01 AM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 02/03/2018, 04:24 PMWell it ain't that good either! [emoji14]

I finally found a deal I could handle for Cadash so that's the Saturday night plan. Bourbon, and Cadash.
PROTIP: Save that bourbon for THE ADVENTURES OF BAYOU BILLY!

You will need it!

It is set in New Orleans, including the swamps and Bourbon Street, and the NA version makes Valis II and Atomic Robo Kid Special look brilliant in comparison.

I have heard that excessive drinking of bourbon is not required for the original JP version of the game.

NEXT STEPS: Play Wonderboy III Monster Lair...that's a damn fun game to wash out the pain and suffering and distaste of games you don't like.

You know I love Valis II, so it is sad to hear that it is frustrating you. I think it is an easy game...but.... I have never made it too far in Atomic Robo Kid (its not easy for me, not at all).
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 02/04/2018, 11:37 AM
Esteban I don't think I should combine bourbon and the Zapper.   :P

I am a little embarrassed as I was fairly stuck on Valis 2 once I lose my powerups late game. And the consensus seems to be...the game is definitely easy. I'll go back to it at some point. But I had gotten sick of it!

Playing Turbografx Cadash last night for the first time, I was shocked to find out there was no password system. I don't know why I was SO sure there was one as I had never played the turbo version, but damned if I didn't think there was a password system. I also couldn't get continuing to work the one time I died (holding button 1, 2, and Down, then hitting Run on the title screen...right?) and therefore I was then kinda drunk AND pissed, and shut it off. Gonna see if I can finish it today before the Superbowl.
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Post by: PukeSter on 02/04/2018, 12:10 PM
Atomic robo kid special is one of my favorites, I've played through it many times. It's very reminiscent of Mr heli.

The genesis version is a straight arcade port and the difficulty is pretty high. The third boss was changed for the pce one because it's so hard here.
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/04/2018, 12:11 PM
Neutopia.

It's pretty good!
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/07/2018, 02:19 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 02/04/2018, 12:11 PMNeutopia.

It's pretty good!
Cleared this last night.
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/07/2018, 03:17 PM
Time for Neutopia 2!
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/07/2018, 03:43 PM
Gonna play some dirty Sony consoles next. :(
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/07/2018, 04:11 PM
Time for Ys then!
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Post by: Gypsy on 02/07/2018, 04:29 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/07/2018, 04:11 PMTime for Ys then!
<3 <3 <3

I need to pick up VIII yet. I've already played through the others multiple times. So good.

Probably gonna play some shitty JRPG tonight, idk yet.
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Post by: Winniez on 02/08/2018, 07:22 PM
One PC-engine game that I never get tired of is The New Adventure Island. Been playing it almost daily again. It has that great pick up and play quality to it, like having an arcade game at home. Its not that common with platforming games. I like all the Wonder Boy/Adventure Island games (and have beaten pretty much all of them) but this one just might be my favorite.
Its so simple and fast that it just begs to be played again and again. I usually pop it in quickly and see how far I can make with a single life. Feels almost like playing a good shooter but within the platforming genre, it has the same flow in it.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/09/2018, 04:20 PM
I finally finished Startling Odyssey II! It took a little over 35 hours, but was all sorts of fun.

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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/09/2018, 04:55 PM
Nice one, rofl.  Is that the translated patch referencing the first game or is it ass backwards in the original too?
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Post by: geise on 02/09/2018, 09:07 PM
Nice rofl! I need to play it. I haven't yet. So many other games I am in the middle of finishing. 

Winniez, I love New Adventure Island. You're sure right about it being a nice quick pick up and play. I also have neen been doing a good deal of Monster Lair lately. I love the music in that game so much. I still have never 1CC'ed Monster Lair. Even after all these decades.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/15/2018, 01:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/09/2018, 04:55 PMNice one, rofl.  Is that the translated patch referencing the first game or is it ass backwards in the original too?
This was the translated patch version. I got a lol out of that. Was the first one ever translated?
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Post by: NecroPhile on 02/15/2018, 02:05 PM
Not that I know of but maybe one day it will be.
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Post by: roflmao on 02/16/2018, 12:56 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/15/2018, 02:05 PMNot that I know of but maybe one day it will be.
Will all the cool RPGs coming down the pipeline, I'm in no hurry.
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Post by: nopepper on 02/16/2018, 05:38 PM
Quote from: Winniez on 02/08/2018, 07:22 PMOne PC-engine game that I never get tired of is The New Adventure Island. Been playing it almost daily again. It has that great pick up and play quality to it, like having an arcade game at home. Its not that common with platforming games. I like all the Wonder Boy/Adventure Island games (and have beaten pretty much all of them) but this one just might be my favorite.
Its so simple and fast that it just begs to be played again and again. I usually pop it in quickly and see how far I can make with a single life. Feels almost like playing a good shooter but within the platforming genre, it has the same flow in it.
Agreed!

In fact, just reading your post makes me want to play it. It's sooo good.

I also love the soundtrack and find myself humming its sugary tunes quite often.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/18/2018, 08:29 PM
I ran through Aldynes on emulator a few days ago.  Tonight I'm playing the reason I got into Turbo altogether, Blazing Lazers.
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Post by: roflmao on 03/20/2018, 09:51 PM
I played some Out Run last night.

For kicks I streamed it on my Twitch channel. After numerous failed attempts I finally crossed the finish line!

The winning run starts here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/240694798?t=00h34m09s
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Post by: Galad on 03/21/2018, 01:58 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/18/2018, 08:29 PMI ran through Aldynes on emulator a few days ago.  Tonight I'm playing the reason I got into Turbo altogether, Blazing Lazers.
Blazing Lazers was the first game I seen for Turbo-16,wanted one after seeing it.
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Post by: Gypsy on 03/21/2018, 02:00 PM
Recently jammed some Outrun and Terraforming.
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Post by: seieienbu on 03/21/2018, 04:27 PM
Quote from: Galad on 03/21/2018, 01:58 PMBlazing Lazers was the first game I seen for Turbo-16,wanted one after seeing it.
It's one of my favorites.  I didn't beat it the other night; it's been a while since I was successful.  I got pretty far though.  I may give it another shot tomorrow or so to bet the full clear.
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Post by: Gypsy on 03/24/2018, 05:09 PM
Quote from: Gypsy on 03/21/2018, 02:00 PMRecently jammed some Outrun and Terraforming.
Went on a good Outrun binge today. Been awhile. Got a few clears via different routes but no insane scores by any means.
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Post by: Winniez on 03/24/2018, 05:23 PM
Currently playing Gunhed, or Blazing Lazers since this is a Turbo thread. Trying to clear the game with only one life. I haven't managed it so far but it really shouldn't be that hard. The last stages are really difficult if you lose your power ups. So it shouldn't be that much more difficult to clear with one life than 1cc.
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Post by: Gypsy on 03/24/2018, 05:30 PM
Great game. Compile knew how to make great shootunz, that's for sure.

Good luck with the 1 life clear. I know I couldn't pull that off but I did beat the game. Be sure to let us know if you pull it off.
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Post by: Phase on 03/24/2018, 08:56 PM
Yeah Blazing Lazers is a fun game to go for a one life clear. You can try this romhack if you have an everdrive, its basically a 1lc version of the game.  :-"  https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=20918.0

Have you tried any of the higher difficulties yet? I usually play on Hard Mode (hard human) which seems more like Normal and how the game is suppose to be played, and Normal Dog seems like an easy mode..
After playing hard human most of the time, when you play normal dog its like playing in slow motion.

The game is pretty interesting in that it also has sub-difficulty levels (not sure what to call it) depending on your power up level while your playing. More noticeable on higher difficulties when you take a hit and all the sudden the enemy fire slows down. A neat mechanic though since it makes it easier to recover from losing a life or taking a hit compared to other shooters.
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Post by: EmperorIng on 03/25/2018, 08:43 PM
Quote from: Phase on 03/24/2018, 08:56 PMThe game is pretty interesting in that it also has sub-difficulty levels (not sure what to call it)
In shootemup parlance we call this 'rank.' The game lowers the rank every time you die in order to make it easier to jump back in. Conversely, the longer you survive and more you are powered up, the more the game throws at you. It's been a feature since the 80s, notably in Gradius or other Konami games, which drastically scale back difficulty in order to get you back in the game. Some games are not as kind though: Darius Gaiden infamously does not decrease the dynamic difficulty no matter how much you die.

Compile's excellent Zanac is one more excellent example of rank/dynamic difficulty in games - no waves, but the enemy formations are entirely based off of your weapon loadout and power-level. It's something I wish they would have done more often.
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Post by: Phase on 03/26/2018, 07:28 PM
Interesting stuff, do you have any idea exactly how Gunheds rank system works? I haven't looked into it specifically but I think it just works off of your power up level. An easy setting for low power, a normal setting for in the middle and a hard setting for high power. The high power area seems to only kick in with certain maxed out weapon combos afaik. I've only really noticed it on the second level boss, most of the time he only shoots 1 triangle tracking-missile but with certain maxed out weapons like a II and F combo he will shoot two triangle missiles. I assume other stuff gets ramped up too, but not sure.

I wonder if it works like this..  non selectable Easy, Normal Dog(default), Hard Human, Super Mania, God of Game, non selectable Hardest and it just switches 1 up or 1 down depending on your power up level. If this is the case, it could mean we could hack in the two extra modes.  :-k I could be entirely wrong..
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Post by: PukeSter on 03/26/2018, 08:51 PM
Isn't Hard mode from Blazing Lazers the default normal in Gunhed?
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Post by: Phase on 03/26/2018, 11:43 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/26/2018, 08:51 PMIsn't Hard mode from Blazing Lazers the default normal in Gunhed?
Negative, they are the same.
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Post by: Gypsy on 03/27/2018, 08:34 AM
PC Denjin. It's so rad. Everybody is so  8) 8) 8).
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 03/30/2018, 08:37 AM
Goddamn Raiden is hard. Once I have the first few levels down and know where to save bombs for, it's getting easier but...damn.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 03/30/2018, 06:41 PM
I always get sodomized by the airstrip boss in Raiden, I rarely make it through but it's not like it gets any easier from there on.
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Post by: PukeSter on 03/30/2018, 11:35 PM
Not much lately.

Played a bit of Street Fighter II though. It's a great version, I love the music and colors. Shame about the lack of Turbo (not so much the speed but it has extra moves). Better than genny but snes just takes the cake overall.
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Post by: Freeway2 on 04/01/2018, 12:17 AM
Me and a bud have been playing a lot of Hit The Ice. Has anyone beat this before. We make it to what I think is the final team the Blacks and come up short. Other than that double dragon II, Shinobi and Bonks Aventure/3.
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Post by: TheClash603 on 04/01/2018, 02:15 AM
Quote from: Freeway2 on 04/01/2018, 12:17 AMMe and a bud have been playing a lot of Hit The Ice. Has anyone beat this before. We make it to what I think is the final team the Blacks and come up short. Other than that double dragon II, Shinobi and Bonks Aventure/3. 
I have played this game a ton, but never against the computer.  Now I feel like I gotta give it a try
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Post by: Gredler on 04/01/2018, 04:12 AM
hit the ice, classic, but no tv sports hockey

:cook:
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Post by: esteban on 04/14/2018, 01:26 PM
Quote from: nopepper on 02/16/2018, 05:38 PM
Quote from: Winniez on 02/08/2018, 07:22 PMOne PC-engine game that I never get tired of is The New Adventure Island. Been playing it almost daily again. It has that great pick up and play quality to it, like having an arcade game at home. Its not that common with platforming games. I like all the Wonder Boy/Adventure Island games (and have beaten pretty much all of them) but this one just might be my favorite.
Its so simple and fast that it just begs to be played again and again. I usually pop it in quickly and see how far I can make with a single life. Feels almost like playing a good shooter but within the platforming genre, it has the same flow in it.
Agreed!

In fact, just reading your post makes me want to play it. It's sooo good.

I also love the soundtrack and find myself humming its sugary tunes quite often.
So, it was perfect timing reading about NAI... I was going to hook up PCE, but since I only have NA New Adventure Island and Splatterhouse  hueys, I decided to hook up the old TG-16 for my twins.

My twins were frustrated with NAI last time they played it (like 6+ months ago...) *but* I am hoping that they will actually be able to play it (instead of constantly dying).

My 14 year old is too invested in other games (like Super Smash Bros.) to care about NAI or Splatterhouse, but I'm hoping she gives NAI a chance.



Quote from: EmperorIng on 03/25/2018, 08:43 PM
Quote from: Phase on 03/24/2018, 08:56 PMThe game is pretty interesting in that it also has sub-difficulty levels (not sure what to call it)
In shootemup parlance we call this 'rank.' The game lowers the rank every time you die in order to make it easier to jump back in. Conversely, the longer you survive and more you are powered up, the more the game throws at you. It's been a feature since the 80s, notably in Gradius or other Konami games, which drastically scale back difficulty in order to get you back in the game. Some games are not as kind though: Darius Gaiden infamously does not decrease the dynamic difficulty no matter how much you die.

Compile's excellent Zanac is one more excellent example of rank/dynamic difficulty in games - no waves, but the enemy formations are entirely based off of your weapon loadout and power-level. It's something I wish they would have done more often.
Quote from: Phase on 03/26/2018, 07:28 PMInteresting stuff, do you have any idea exactly how Gunheds rank system works? I haven't looked into it specifically but I think it just works off of your power up level. An easy setting for low power, a normal setting for in the middle and a hard setting for high power. The high power area seems to only kick in with certain maxed out weapon combos afaik. I've only really noticed it on the second level boss, most of the time he only shoots 1 triangle tracking-missile but with certain maxed out weapons like a II and F combo he will shoot two triangle missiles. I assume other stuff gets ramped up too, but not sure.

I wonder if it works like this..  non selectable Easy, Normal Dog(default), Hard Human, Super Mania, God of Game, non selectable Hardest and it just switches 1 up or 1 down depending on your power up level. If this is the case, it could mean we could hack in the two extra modes.  :-k I could be entirely wrong..
I would love to hear further discussion on how the "rank" mechanic works in GunHed/BL.

GOD OF GAME or GO HOME, pussyfooters.

:)
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Post by: Winniez on 04/14/2018, 11:22 PM
Interesting to read about your kids playing the New Adventure Island Esteban. I think for younger gamers its not an ideal game. It starts out relatively difficult and fast without much time to get adjusted to the controls and gameplay, that leads to a quick frustration. It doesn't have that in-built tutorial like Mario games in their first levels.
I would try Bonk with them, or the later Adventure Island games on Famicom (but not the first one!)
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Post by: esteban on 04/16/2018, 08:50 PM
Quote from: Winniez on 04/14/2018, 11:22 PMInteresting to read about your kids playing the New Adventure Island Esteban. I think for younger gamers its not an ideal game. It starts out relatively difficult and fast without much time to get adjusted to the controls and gameplay, that leads to a quick frustration. It doesn't have that in-built tutorial like Mario games in their first levels.
I would try Bonk with them, or the later Adventure Island games on Famicom (but not the first one!)
Yup, exactly, totally frustrating, but guess what? My daughter loves R-TYPE (she can't make it far) and my son loves Mr. Heli (he gets further than I thought possible, but that's not saying much).

Yes, they enjoy Bonk (1-3), Pac Land, Bomberman (all), Double Dragon II, Hanii on the Road, etc. (totally random stuff).

[emoji4]

My first AI was, of course NES AI (they haven't seen that yet, but they do like a lot of NES games).
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Post by: Freeway2 on 04/18/2018, 03:09 AM
While testing my CD systems I've been playing Gate Of Thunder. I've always been very poor at this one but I feel like I turned a corner today by showing more patience.  I'm also trying to beat the last car on Chase H.Q. I get so close to blowing that black car up but I always get screwed at the end :)
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Post by: The Last Barbarian on 04/24/2018, 12:58 AM
R-Type and Splatterhouse two of my favorite turbo games
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Post by: esteban on 04/24/2018, 05:09 PM
Quote from: Freeway2 on 04/18/2018, 03:09 AMWhile testing my CD systems I've been playing Gate Of Thunder. I've always been very poor at this one but I feel like I turned a corner today by showing more patience.  I'm also trying to beat the last car on Chase H.Q. I get so close to blowing that black car up but I always get screwed at the end :)
I have never beaten Chase HQ... I gotta do that.
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 05/06/2018, 03:33 AM
I played Legendary Axe and finally beat it with 1 credit today! Plus I was recording it so right into youtube it goes.

http://youtu.be/iRXdGgmxJ4E

 :mrgreen:
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Post by: Gypsy on 05/06/2018, 07:48 AM
Nice, corngrats.  O0
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Post by: seieienbu on 05/06/2018, 06:13 PM
I've only beaten Legendary Axe a couple of times.  Normally when I get to the doors section I game over and get weak and then give up.  Nice run through.
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Post by: esteban on 05/06/2018, 08:26 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/06/2018, 03:33 AMLegendary Axe
It always feel like an accomplishment to beat this game.

:)
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Post by: Psycho Punch on 05/07/2018, 10:04 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/06/2018, 06:13 PMI've only beaten Legendary Axe a couple of times.  Normally when I get to the doors section I game over and get weak and then give up.  Nice run through.
You can see in that run that I actually lose a couple of lives on corridor "L". This is straight up the most unfair section of the whole game and is enough to knock the game down a point, I mean there are plenty of cheap traps in the game but you can avoid them easily if you're careful, not there though. But it's still a very solid game nonetheless.
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Post by: Galad on 05/08/2018, 11:46 AM
I've completed Legendary Axe with save states,cheating?there's now way I could have accomplished it without save states.Really enjoyed the game though.
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Post by: Pfloydguy2 on 05/08/2018, 11:31 PM
I adore shmups, even though I'm terrible at them. One of my favorite games is the original arcade Raiden.  The TurboGrafx port was the first game I bought for my Turbo - I actually bought it quite a while before I bought the console.  My first impression wasn't good though.  It starts off way harder than the arcade version, with about twice as many enemies attacking you in the first level. 

But I gave it another shot a few weeks ago on a whim, and I was pleased to find it's actually MORE manageable than most other versions once you get decently powered up.  The spread shot (red powerup) seems wider and stronger than in other versions after 3-4 powerups, and that makes the game much more playable. 

So now I'm hooked on TurboGrafx Raiden.
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Post by: esteban on 05/10/2018, 12:15 AM
Quote from: Pfloydguy2 on 05/08/2018, 11:31 PMI adore shmups, even though I'm terrible at them. One of my favorite games is the original arcade Raiden.  The TurboGrafx port was the first game I bought for my Turbo - I actually bought it quite a while before I bought the console.  My first impression wasn't good though.  It starts off way harder than the arcade version, with about twice as many enemies attacking you in the first level. 

But I gave it another shot a few weeks ago on a whim, and I was pleased to find it's actually MORE manageable than most other versions once you get decently powered up.  The spread shot (red powerup) seems wider and stronger than in other versions after 3-4 powerups, and that makes the game much more playable. 

So now I'm hooked on TurboGrafx Raiden.
It is such a great port.

 :)
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Post by: seieienbu on 05/10/2018, 02:29 PM
Raiden's a game I haven't been able to get very far in.  It's pretty rough.
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Post by: isoto2476 on 05/11/2018, 03:43 PM
JJ and Jeff is always in my console to start off. Love that game and have yet to beat it. That music on the first level is great :-({|= ...
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Post by: TelcoSurveyor on 05/14/2018, 07:27 AM
Quote from: isoto2476 on 05/11/2018, 03:43 PMJJ and Jeff is always in my console to start off. Love that game and have yet to beat it. That music on the first level is great :-({|= ...
JJ and Jeff is one I always go for. Such a fun and brutal platformer. The music is great as well.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 05/17/2018, 01:16 PM
Baby Jo...damn this game is the suck.
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Post by: Purple1308 on 05/19/2018, 04:39 PM
Sidearms and alien crush
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Post by: Warbucks on 05/21/2018, 08:57 AM
I'm playing some Bikini Girls.
Im about to beat it.

 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Post by: JoshTurboTrollX on 05/21/2018, 11:46 AM
Quote from: Purple1308 on 05/19/2018, 04:39 PMSidearms and alien crush
Have you tried Side Arms special!?  It's so good!!!
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Post by: Purple1308 on 05/21/2018, 12:00 PM
Quote from: TheFather5 on 05/21/2018, 11:46 AM
Quote from: Purple1308 on 05/19/2018, 04:39 PMSidearms and alien crush
Have you tried Side Arms special!?  It's so good!!!
Yeah that's what I bought I just called it a turbo game since I'm using it on my duo.
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Post by: johnnykonami on 05/21/2018, 08:58 PM
Quote from: Warbucks on 05/21/2018, 08:57 AMI'm playing some Bikini Girls.
Im about to beat it.

 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
I see what you did there!
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Post by: Warbucks on 05/23/2018, 03:56 PM
Quote from: johnnykonami on 05/21/2018, 08:58 PM
Quote from: Warbucks on 05/21/2018, 08:57 AMI'm playing some Bikini Girls.
Im about to beat it.

 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
I see what you did there!
Mwahahaha
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Post by: Xanadu Gaiden on 06/03/2018, 04:03 PM
I got Final Blaster a week ago on Gothenburg's annual retro game fair and just played it for the first time.

I like it more than I expected, the weapons are fun, graphics cool and music excellent. There are some cute references to other Namco games like the rotating walls from Xevious and annoying dancing bugs from Galaga. I also like that you can force the scroll to go a little bit backwards if you miss something.

The only thing I dislike so far is that shots can be fired at you before the enemy has appeared at the top of the screen. Same goes for you, so you can destroy enemies before they appear too, so with memorization you can avoid getting shot at by those battleships on stage 3.

Yup, stage 3 is as far as I got but the first two levels had a pretty fair difficulty so even a novice like me can enjoy the game!
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Post by: NightWolve on 06/03/2018, 07:59 PM
Quote from: Xanadu Gaiden on 06/03/2018, 04:03 PMI got Final Blaster a week ago on Gothenburg's annual retro game fair and just played it for the first time.
Hm, another PCE shooter I missed out on, doesn't seem familiar to me at all. But not a bad job by Namco looks like, I'd say it's worth checking out. I really enjoyed their Dragon Spirit port on my TurboExpress BITD, shooters were my favorite genre on the PCE for the most part (RPGs for SNES).

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(Found those shots from a decent review site (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?fbl) just now with a PCE selection.)
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Post by: Xanadu Gaiden on 06/04/2018, 02:17 PM
You know, I'm really not a shooter guy but I'm always on the lookout for good games. Final Blaster certainly wasn't on my "buy this" list but the price was right and turned out to be a fine game! It does have enough flavor to stand out and solid gameplay. There are many features left for me to figure out, I've only scraped the surface (there is some way to turn into a burning Phoenix). Some positive reviews claim that it's a hard game, but l'm glad the difficulty curve isn't overly steep.
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Post by: bigdawg8412 on 08/06/2018, 10:38 PM
Hey. I just recently played the game Coryoon. I just found out about this game for some reason. First thing I thought of when playing it was "Hey, this reminds me a lot of Air Zonk". Then I read that it was made by some of the same developers as Air Zonk. Great game.
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Post by: GoldenWheels on 08/09/2018, 01:09 PM
Man for whatever reason I am really into Macross 2036. It isn't the best shooter by any means, and I know 0 about Macross. But it's just fun as hell and I love the (fairly simple) boss battles where you're in mech mode.
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Post by: nopepper on 08/15/2018, 12:17 AM
Just 1CC Nexzr since got the itch to play it after the thread on lesser known great games. This is easily one of the top games for the PCE and deserves to be mentioned among the Rondos, Ys I & II, Ys IV, GoT and LoT. It's a bit of a bitch on the 3rd level, but once you get past that, it's very manageable, as it is oddly magnanimous (thanks Duomazovs) after the third level, so it's fairly easy to recover. I would say that the unbalance in difficulty is one of my knocks against it, along with some of the tunes sounding way too lounge-y, especially the title and opening level songs.

Then proceeded to 1CC Star Parodier, since I remember reading somewhere it utilized the same engine as Nexzr and wanted to check that out. Not sure I saw the similarities, although both games are beautifully drawn and are among the technical showcases of the hardware. I had beaten this one before, probably 15 years ago, and was unimpressed, and still am. It's a bit of a fun ride, but it just lacks any tension as it's just too damn easy. I like all the references and some of the levels are quite cleverly designed, but again, the lack of tension had me close to turning it off towards the end.

I think next up will be Darius Plus, as I just recently beat Darius Gaiden on Saturn (not 1CC mind you, had to use 7 lives...) and am hankering for more Darius. I've always shrugged off that series, especially since I found Gaiden to be unbearably difficult. But after giving it some time, have grown to appreciate it (especially the weird music!) and want to get to its roots.
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Post by: Gypsy on 08/18/2018, 04:12 PM
Nexzr fucking rules.

The only issue with Star Parodier is that it is too easy. Still great fun though.
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Post by: Goemon on 08/29/2018, 06:03 AM
Just finished Jigoku Meguri.
It's got some hellish inst-death setups and some super tricky platforming but still really enjoyed it.
Managed to 1CC it too as I nailed the early levels and built up a number of lives.
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Post by: tbone3969 on 11/13/2018, 02:20 PM
Tiger Road
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Post by: dshadoff on 11/22/2018, 10:55 AM
I've been testing out the UperGrafx digital video/CDROM replacement device for compatibility lately, so I've been playing a lot of games, after a long absence from playing anything...

For American games,
- Just finishing up a run through Cosmic Fantasy 2 again (this time, with the "Un-Worked Designs" patch)
- Next up will be Exile/Exile 2 - again with the unworked designs patches to return difficulty to the original - maybe this time I'll be able to complete Exile 2 !

Now that I have several years of Japanese study under my belt, I also tried to work through a bunch of Japanese games... I understood more of the digital comics than I expected (as in, close to 100% without looking up many words), but RPGs are still a mental challenge.  Just finished these in the past 2-3 weeks:
- Pastel Lime (very short and kind of dumb)
- Gunbuster 1 & 2 (though I loved the anime, these games were not nearly as good as I expected)
- Fushigi no Umi no Nadia (overall I liked this)
- Urusei Yatsura (nicely done, but a little long)

Currently working on:
- Galaxy Fraulein Yuna (not so bad - great graphics and voicing, but slightly tedious because the story is a bit on the juvenile side)
- Sailor Moon (a little childish, but OK I guess - based on the very first season though)
- Tenchi Muyo (pretty true to the original, with great graphics and seems to be a fair bit of content)

Actually, for some reason, I had always imagined digital comics as being trivially short - only about 1 hour in length.  But in fact, the majority of them are probably between 6 and 10 hours long.  I'm surprised how much graphics and speech they were able to pack in.
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Post by: NightWolve on 11/27/2018, 07:43 PM
Quote from: dshadoff on 11/22/2018, 10:55 AMFor American games,
- Just finishing up a run through Cosmic Fantasy 2 again (this time, with the "Un-Worked Designs" patch)
- Next up will be Exile/Exile 2 - again with the unworked designs patches to return difficulty to the original - maybe this time I'll be able to complete Exile 2 !
I heard about those "Un-Working Designs" patches at romhacking.net I recall...

I forgot about what the Cosmic Fantasy 2 one does, I don't recall ever having a problem with the game, and I don't think I care if it was some spiteful protest at WD anyway. The WD haters got way too fanatical over the years...

As for Exile 2, I know people complained about the difficulty. I beat both Exiles pretty much as soon as they arrived from Turbo Zone Direct in a couple of days. I didn't really have a strong reaction to the difficulty as some did because I saw it was very easy to grind/level up: I just took an adjustable wrench, tightened it down on the sword button with turbo active, positioned Sadler where enemies would just keep spawning from right-to-left in a straight-forward manner, turned off the TV, "let it ride" and some hours later, I was fully leveled-up, ready to beat the final boss with just a little bit of basic strategy... The End. ;)

Is that cheating ?? I dunno, in those days I cared more about the story and EXP grinding just hurts my fingers, wastes my time, so I wasn't above using a trick or two to skip past all of that if it was available. Guess Victor Ireland didn't really iron out all issues to stop renters from being able to beat his localized games over a weekend and avoid paying full price to buy/own the game (which is why he said he deliberately tried to increase the difficulty in his batch of products)... :P
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Post by: dshadoff on 11/27/2018, 10:29 PM
For Cosmic Fantasy, they also undid the censorship on graphics. I think all it was, was Babette flipping the bird to the computer, but I wasn't sure whether the shower scene was also affected. They said difficulty and gold had been adjusted, but to be honest, I didn't notice.  (Of course, I hadn't played it in like 15 or 20 years).

For Exile 1 and Exile 2, it was all about difficulty. I was able to beat Exile 1 back in the day, but I was frustrated by the final boss sequence in Exile 2 back then (something about a staircase... this was about 20 years ago).

Over the years, this difficulty level became famous (because it was effectively untested and a mistake), and I've been dying to try out a patch which corrects that.

Here's a link to the post where all of the changes are described:
romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=23436.0

Like you, I felt that they expressed their feelings a little more emotionally and more specifically at a person/entity (Working Designs) than would have been optimal.

Dave
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gilbert on 11/28/2018, 12:47 AM
Quote from: dshadoff on 11/27/2018, 10:29 PMFor Cosmic Fantasy, they also undid the censorship on graphics. I think all it was, was Babette flipping the bird to the computer, but I wasn't sure whether the shower scene was also affected. They said difficulty and gold had been adjusted, but to be honest, I didn't notice.  (Of course, I hadn't played it in like 15 or 20 years).
Don't know about the patch, but there is at least another subtly censored scene that I know of (but seems that no one talks about, or they just didn't notice) in the English version.
During the cutscene where Van/Ban fist met the captured and tied up Rim/Lim/Babette, Rim was actually not wearing any pants in the original Japanese version. She was given back her usual (hot) pants in the English release.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: dshadoff on 11/28/2018, 01:38 AM
I wasn't sure what you were talking about, so I looked it up - there was a "walkthrough" insert in one of the magazines back in the day... the walkthrough wasn't so thorough, but it had a pic of that scene.  It's perhaps an overstatement to say she wasn't wearing any pants... her white shirt covered the same area in the same way as if she had been wearing them.  This is probably why nobody talks about it - it's really hard to notice.

I'm pretty sure that the patch left it as it was in the American release (red hotpants).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: gilbert on 11/28/2018, 09:46 PM
Actually you see more than that, during the vertically panning full body scene just before the pic you mentioned.
However, after checking I found that she's not wearing her pants in the English version either: http://youtu.be/qfcrbT91L2I&t=869
(skip to around 14:30)

So it's possibly just my memory being bad, as the scene was not changed, though for some reasons I did remember seeing that scene with her pants on.
Not sure, but maybe it's the Mega CD version.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: farankoshan on 05/14/2022, 11:24 AM
Booted up Cadash today and missed seeing those pigs in the 1st cave... 🐷
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Ashevent on 05/10/2023, 01:51 AM
Picked up Legendary Axe II a little while ago and decided to give it a go lately, pretty darn fun and I dig the more sinister look of the game. Looks freaking great too IMO.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NightWolve on 05/14/2023, 06:19 PM
Quote from: Ashevent on 05/10/2023, 01:51 AMPicked up Legendary Axe II a little while ago and decided to give it a go lately, pretty darn fun and I dig the more sinister look of the game. Looks freaking great too IMO.
(https://www.pcengine-fx.com/workingdesigns/images/legendary_axe_ii_front.jpg) (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/workingdesigns/images/legendary_axe_ii_back.jpg)
LAII-2.png Ankoku_Densetsu-front.jpg

Glad you randomly brought up Legendary Axe II, I rediscovered what my favorite track was on the game so perfect opportunity to log some tweets forum-style that I made about it a while back!

http://youtu.be/Ygd57dBkddw?t=56

The best chiptune of Legendary Axe II (1990) (TurboGrafx-16) I identified awhile back: Stage 3, wait about ~56 seconds for that sweet hook to kick in (though it's much too short)! ❤️

https://downloads.khinsider.com/game-soundtracks/album/legendary-axe-ii-ost-1990-nec-turbografx-16
Direct Download: 06 Stage 03.mp3 (https://vgmsite.com/soundtracks/legendary-axe-ii-ost-1990-nec-turbografx-16/rubuvcoewk/06%20Stage%203.mp3) (Sometimes direct link breaks, but page link above should work)
Or better yet, I'll add it to the PC Engine Greatest Hits audio folder:
http://www.pcengine-fx.com/audio/Legendary-Axe-II-06-Stage-3.mp3

I still remember actually getting to rent it as a kid via 1 of 2 video rental stores (Ken's World of Video & Bogarts) that actually stocked TurboGrafx-16 HuCards (never CDs though), was blown away! I owned an original TurboGrafx-16 model at that point which I had won with Bloody Wolf included, but I upgraded to a Turbo Duo after it broke...

Anyway, just wanted to preserve some of my history/share the soundtrack/add content in longer form given the context/your post.

LAII.jpg

http://twitter.com/NightWolve75/status/1146027444857724928
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Obfuscate on 01/26/2024, 06:59 PM
L-DIS and Gradius 2

The last of the higher rated shooters I've played for the system. A delight to play. I haven't beaten it either but I'm working on it.
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NightWolve on 01/26/2024, 10:22 PM
Quote from: Obfuscate on 01/26/2024, 06:59 PML-DIS and Gradius 2

The last of the higher rated shooters I've played for the system. A delight to play. I haven't beaten it either but I'm working on it.
I bought L-DIS new in the 90's because it was so cheap (for an import!) in the back of gaming magazines (I think $15??)! Not bad for a cute'em up shooter I guess, but Star Parodier is best in that area. Its cover was so unusual!

https://catalog.pcengine-fx.com/#cd1970
(/catalog/images/1970.png) (/catalog/images/1971.png)
(/catalog/images/1972.png) (/catalog/images/1974.png)

I was meaning to buy a real copy of Gradius II too when they were going for $20-ish on eBay (I loved that Konami shooter era and I finished the Gradius/Lifeforce ports on NES), but I think I'm too late and no biggie, I'll eventually load it on my Analogue Duo (or one of the Konami PCE minis!) some day when the mood strikes to finally take it off the backlog.

P. S. Thanks for remembering the forum, haha! Needs to earn back membership every little bit!

While I'm at it, I was reminded before Aaron closed OG PCEFX I was working on my catalog jukebox player as a replacement for PCEFX Radio, and I had encoded the 2 best tracks from L-DIS to MP3 though I never uploaded them anywhere until...today!

http://www.pcengine-fx.com/audio/L-Dis-13-Stage-3.mp3
http://www.pcengine-fx.com/audio/L-Dis-37-Stage-6.mp3

They can randomly be played 24/7 either at:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/main/radio.html
https://catalog.pcengine-fx.com/
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Tak-MK on 02/01/2024, 07:02 AM
I'm with Tengai Makyou, using v1.2 translation now that I know it exists... Before that I abandoned the game a week before because of the v1.0 issues with loading from real hardware  #-o

So far I like the game, but I hate being forced to go back to last inn each time a companion faints, I think it happened to me three times already to beat a boss with a companion fainted, then moved to the last inn, and having to go to the boss place again (and some times to beat it again...  #-o ).
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: NightWolve on 03/15/2024, 09:13 PM
Quote from: Tak-MK on 02/01/2024, 07:02 AMI'm with Tengai Makyou, using v1.2 translation now that I know it exists... Before that I abandoned the game a week before because of the v1.0 issues with loading from real hardware  #-o
I was actually looking forward to break in my new Analogue Turbo Duo clone using Supper's localization patch for Ziria, but it's on the backburner after being very disillusioned with the buggy state of the firmware/product... Hopefully the jailbreak redeems it.

Incidentally, Analogue released a new firmware v1.2 [2024-03-15] today actually. But this presents a hard choice to the user: get the bug fixes, but go back to being a normal Duo again, so no CD/ROM image support from the SD card, resume using CD-Rs for localizations... Just gotta wait some more until the jailbreak firmware is synced.
https://www.analogue.co/support/duo
DuoBugFixes.webp
If an updated/synced JailBreak is published soon this is the link to keep watch of:
https://github.com/analoguejb/Analogue-Duo-JB
Title: Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?
Post by: Tak-MK on 03/16/2024, 09:18 PM
Quote from: NightWolve on 03/15/2024, 09:13 PMI was actually looking forward to break in my new Analogue Turbo Duo clone using Supper's localization patch for Ziria, but it's on the backburner after being very disillusioned with the buggy state of the firmware/product... Hopefully the jailbreak redeems it.

Incidentally, Analogue released a new firmware v1.2 [2024-03-15] today actually. But this presents a hard choice to the user: get the bug fixes, but go back to being a normal Duo again, so no CD/ROM image support from the SD card, resume using CD-Rs for localizations... Just gotta wait some more until the jailbreak firmware is synced.
https://www.analogue.co/support/duo
DuoBugFixes.webp
If an updated/synced JailBreak is published soon this is the link to keep watch of:
https://github.com/analoguejb/Analogue-Duo-JB
I'm on the side of the real hardware so no savestates, no load isos, yes to loading times... hahaha the full old experience.
Regarding the game it wasn't a bad one having in mind that it was the beginning of the JRPG, but definitely had some weird random things added onto it that I don't even know how to react to them xD You'll tell me when you play it!