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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Which PC Engine song do you have stuck in your head?]

The Neutopia overworld theme has been going through my head for quite some time now. Catchy music in that game.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Replace My NES Collection]

I'd honestly say any and all, definitely make sure you get Salamander.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Any good TG16 FB groups out there?]

I frequent this one: https://www.facebook.com/groups/obeypce/

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Wonderboy Series]

I was missing a few from this. Thanks for an awesome sticky, now I can enjoy the entire series correctly.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: (9/18/2014 - 9/24/2014) Game of the Week: Splash Lake]

I have never played this, although I've heard of it. I think it's high time I finally check it out.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?]

Thinking of starting up some Ys III.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Toughest PC Engine game?]

Just curious, what's the toughest PC Engine/CD game you've played? It's hard to say for me, personally, Saigo no Nindou (Ninja Spirit) is pretty tough but I wouldn't call it -the- hardest PCE game I'd played. I'll be able to answer my own question later when I'm not so tired, haha.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure]

Ah, got in under the wire!  Whew!  I played through it again this evening and it was as fun as ever. 

Tonight I decided to try to beat the game without doing any juggling to see if I could make it.

I did.  And still had 16 lives left over.   I think my record is somewhere around 30 lives left over, but I also skipped a lot of the secret rooms and bonus games this time around.

Since the week is about up, here's a link to my playthrough on Youtube from about a year ago:

(This is a playlist. Each level is it's own video so I can't embed it properly.  )

I wish I had been recording tonight's playthrough, though.  I think I did a lot better tonight on the mini-games and bosses.  Oh well.

Congratulations! That's a pretty good accomplishment.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How did you find out about the Turbo Grafx 16 PC Engine.]

Boink is real great.           

I was amused at all of the games you spelled wrong, which is fine as I'm no English teacher but the fact you kept calling Bonk (Boink) had me ROFLing.

Haha, I couldn't contain myself either.

Got some really great stories here though, I like hearing about how people were exposed to consoles/games, always interesting tales.

[Fighting Street / Re: The Petition to Ban Xak]

Online petitions are just about the stupidest thing on the planet.
Grow a pair. Live life.

Couldn't have said it better.

[General Gaming / Re: Hardest Shooter you've beaten?]

although I haven't beaten it, I have always had a pretty tough time on Life Force for NES, I really don't know why, it seems like it wouldn't be that hard but, for me, it really is. I'm hoping I can best it someday.

Salamander on PCE is relatively easy. Might want to try that instead. Also has an expert mode I need to try.

I've actually played that and I really liked it, I plan to pick it up when I get my PCE Duo. Very good game, I've also played the arcade version, as well as the sequel. You're right though, the PCE version is easier, powerups are far easier to get and you get pimped out in no time at all.

[General Gaming / Re: Hardest Shooter you've beaten?]

Really hard to say honestly. I haven't beaten a whole lot of shooters and what I have beaten seems pretty easy and what I think would be hard are mostly popular games and easier for most, but to me, although I haven't beaten it, I have always had a pretty tough time on Life Force for NES, I really don't know why, it seems like it wouldn't be that hard but, for me, it really is. I'm hoping I can best it someday.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

A new adapter for my model 1 Sega Genesis actually, haha. When I got it, it came with a third party adapter with two cords, one for the SNES, one for the model 1 Genesis and NES. Well the NES/Genesis bit broke off at the wire (very shoddy wiring job, extremely light and flimsy), and so I figured it'd be more beneficial to have an actual Sega adapter.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: (1/29/2014 - 2/4/2014) Game of the Week: Bonk's Adventure]

Very nice choice. Think I'll play this later on today.

[Off-Topic / Re: Cool Youtube easter egg thingy.]

Haha that was pretty fun. Hmm, after I clean my room out a bit I might put my old TV back in and hook my 2600 up to it, got Missile Command on there.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Let's Play Ys Book I & II for TurboGrafX CD]

Very nice! I'm a huge fan of the Ys series, the games, the OVA of Book I & II and pratically everything to do with it. Good to see it get some more attention.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How did you find out about the Turbo Grafx 16 PC Engine.]

A little funny actually. I grew up with an NES game that's been in my library for a long, long time, Dragon Spirit: The New Legend. I didn't know anything about it, just that I had it on NES, it was a shmup (the first I'd ever played at that), and it was good with great music. When I was around 10 or 11, I did a little research on the game and found it'd been in the arcade and on a console that I'd never heard of, the TG16. I looked at screenshots and I was like "Holy shiiiit I've gotta play this" and I did and I don't regret it. After that I discovered more and more titles in the library that I fell in love with, and still do today

[Off-Topic / Re: Opinions on translation formts]

In-game, first. Walkthrough, third.

[Off-Topic / Re: What are YOU watching on YouTube.com?]

Dark City.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Rondo of Blood Thread]

Indeed an incredible game. One of the best experiences I had with the PCE.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Favorite Power-Ups]

Bomberman's remote controlled bomb (bomberman 93), and the green super fast Rouie (Bomberman 94)

The Stick Figure's condom shield from Parodius series

Love those. Green dragon- and extra head powerups, in Dragon Spirit.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RPGs]

Appreciate the extra suggestions.

[General Gaming / Re: Solstice & Equinox]

hey yoyo u a btch nga


lol

THAT is hilarious dude, i wanna call that number is it a real restaurant?

a btch AZZ nga tyvm

Might be! only one way to find out. I'mma call and get a big mac pizza.

[General Gaming / Re: Solstice & Equinox]

i tried to play Equinox, even had the Nintendo power that told you what to do. i couldnt get into it. Maybe when im older i will try it again.

It's worth another chance later down the road. If you need help, I'd recommend using the guide on FlyingOmelette, it's helped me when I've needed it for sure.

Edit: Also, for anyone else interested, I ran across yet another title, an earlier one, of this style for the Commodore 64/MSX/etc, Head Over Heels.

[General Gaming / Re: Your Daily Dose of Gaming.]

Legendary Axe 2
It's not bad

Give it another chance.  LA2 contains much fun!

agreed. it's really personal preference between the two, but i like LA2 a lot better than LA1.

I like LA2 more than LA1, LA1 felt pretty clunky to me personally, Idk.
Right now, Equinox (made a thread about it and its predecessor earlier) and I'm more than halfway done with the Ghost Ship. Might get some Flashback time in later as well as try to grab the 5th medallion for Neutopia.

[General Gaming / Re: Solstice & Equinox]

And here I thought this thread was going to be about two crappy GM cars...

Not today! Maybe tomorrow. 

[General Gaming / Re: Gaming New Years resolutions]

Knock a good number of unfinished games out of my backlog, possibly pick up a PS3 sometime later in the year, add to my collection as I do every year. Primarily the first one. And, of course, get some OBEY time in. ;)

[General Gaming / Re: Solstice & Equinox]

If you like those try monster max on game boy

Will do, thanks for the recommendation.

[General Gaming / Re: Solstice & Equinox]

Hells yeah!

[General Gaming / Solstice & Equinox]

For those that don't know, Solstice is an NES game and Equinox is its sequel also known as Solstice II (who'da thunk it!!), both are isometric platform/puzzle games that're quite difficult, if you've never played either, go check 'em out, worth it.

Anyone ever play these? I've never beaten Solstice and I really don't know if I'll ever be able to  However I've been working on Equinox lately and I'm at the Ghost Ship, I think it's one stage before the final, I love it, as well as Solstice. Anyone ever beat these, enjoy 'em? Certainly some pretty awesome hidden gems on both consoles, not really anything like these. Anybody know of anything like these that I should check out?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RPGs]

Arunamu No Kiba is amazing if you know Japanese.

i dont , if you want a great Japanese RpG with a very basic translation , an almost beta version, i recommend Startling Odyssey 2 , its on PCE-CD. It has a fantranslation, the man put alot of blood sweat and tears for losers like us to enjoy.

Thanks! I'll add that onto the list. Sadly I don't know Japanese, but I'd love to learn. Don't really know where to start unfortunately. At least there's somewhat a translation I can use Thanks for sharing.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Sinistron vs Sinistar]

To me, Sinistar was a little more important to the genre and it was one of the games that lead me into the shmup (I guess it'd be considered an early one?) genre. Sinistron is pretty awesome itself, but I'm gonna vote Sinistar.

[Off-Topic / Re: Okay, I've had enough! Explain your avatar!]

Dark Fact from Ys.

[General Gaming / Re: Is the Sega Saturn Worth it?]

that's quite a lot forevers you waited there.

Quite so! I died and reincarnated a few times and it was done by the time I was 19 on the third rebirth.

[Fighting Street / Re: Soooo]

Sadler from Exile on Turbo CD,  smokes. in the item shop, Canabis  and Hasheesh is available for sale , instead of the generic green herb found in almost all RRGs. Along with Coca, and numerous forms of opiates. in-game drug abuse gets you addicted to some of the drugs too!!

Game was way ahead of its time, one of my all time favorites.

As in real life, the only safe tonic is the greenery

now off to my local item shop

.. Damn. I need to check that out. I've never played it, sadly.

dude, i drive VW busses, live in California, and check out my handle. what do you think?

Livin' the life! Haha.

Don't drink haven't touched green for over 10 years just me and my e cigarette now

Sent from my Lumia 520 on Scabb Island using Tapatalk

I have myself a Smoov e-cig, I love blueberry mint.

[Fighting Street / Re: Soooo]

[General Gaming / Re: Battle of the current portables]

Vita.  Ys or GTFO. 

Reason why I'd like a Vita someday.

[Off-Topic / Re: Arcade Pad on the Way]

Not bad, that's a nice looking pad there.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Self intro]

Hello Yoyo,

No I have not played dragon saber. What system is it for? I will have to try it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

It's a PC Engine game.

[Fighting Street / Re: Soooo]

Haha man you guys are awesome. I really appreciate the open minds here. Can't really find that anywhere; an awesome PCE board with fantastic members and good, open minds. Couldn't ask for anything better.

[General Gaming / Re: Never Played NES]

You might want to look up the definition of "a few"


lol

And he forgot Xexyz.

I left out a lot that I wanted to recommend, counting the fact I said I have almost 200 carts, I picked out a "few" from my collection But yes. Xexyz is a great game and worthy of adding. I need to get around to that myself, eventually.

[General Gaming / Re: Your gaming wish lists]

I'm old fashioned and go with pen and paper lists.......... which I often can't find when I want to add a game, forcing me to start a new list.  I've got dozens of 'em squirreled away at home/work. 

HAHAHAH made me think of this

LMFAO that's about what my wishlist looks like. Oh man, I have so many, consoles and games both. Some of the consoles I want a lot of people would question why the hell I'd ever want them (Jaguar and 3DO) but believe me, I have my reasons, not just for collector's purposes either. I don't, however, want a CDI, and I doubt I ever will. Neo*Geo AES is one of the top and a PCE Duo is one spot above it at #1. I'd also like a Famicom w/Disk System, eventually picking up a PS3 because I'm on my second 360 (first one's disc drive shat out on me) and this one simply refuses to connect online anymore, which basically renders most of my games useless as I need to be connected for most- a lot of the games I have I have DLC for and/or GOTY editions, and none of them'll let me use anything unless I'm connected to update, which how the fuck can I update when I can't connect, etc etc. Anyway yeah.

As for games? Good lord I don't even know where to fucking begin. I'm just gonna say, yes. I'm a collector, I get just about any game I can, however I try to steer clear of bad games, though some considered "bad" I find a specific charm in and I can enjoy. Otherwise as long as I'm not dishing out an unreasonable amount for a game I'm satisfied with adding any and nearly all to my collection.

[General Gaming / Re: Is the Sega Saturn Worth it?]

Q: Is Sega Saturn worth it?
A: Of course, and ignore anyone who says otherwise.

+1

One of my favorite consoles - bonus points for best external memory card. Saving & loading is a breeze and it makes the PS 1 memory card feel slow and cramped.

As you'd expect, the most wanted titles is insanely expensive, but good games can be had for dirt cheap.

I remember trying to save games on a PSX memory card, it did seem pretty slow, esp compared to a Saturn memory card. Waited forever for the save menu to pop up, waited forever for the file to write, and waited forever for exiting the menu to go back to the game.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What are some of your faviorite two player games?]

I agree with dungeon explorer. My brother and and I played it all the time. We also like world court tennis.

Good tennis games are always even better with another person. Alas, the life of a forever-alone gamer makes that hard sometimes.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Soldier Blade vs. Axelay - Which is better?]

also emulators can never get this game right ( classic example why real cartridges and machines are better)

Goddamn, ain't that the truth. Playing Star Fox on an emulator just makes me jump right onto my SNES and pop in my Star Fox cart. The timing is god-awful on an emu.

[General Gaming / Re: MegaMan X collection for the Gamecube]

I honestly prefer playing the PS2 collection for the simple fact the controllers are much better for Mega Man games. But if you want the true experience, there's absolutely nothing like playing the first three games on a SNES, the SNES controller is best for them. As for X4 and beyond, I could really give a crap less about those, I didn't really like anything after X3. You might enjoy 'em though.

[General Gaming / Re: Is the Sega Saturn Worth it?]

Most DEFINITELY worth it, I need to start showing mine more love and I also need to make it import-friendly.

[General Gaming / Re: Never Played NES]

WOW.    Never played the NES huh?  Go for Dragon Warrior!!!

Indeed, all four are just amazing. I'll throw in a few recommendations (I own an NES with almost 200 carts myself, the console is one of my favorites)

-Dragon Warrior I-IV
-Final Fantasy
-Crystalis
-Super Mario Bros. 1-3
-The Guardian Legend
-Life Force
-Gradius
-Faxanadu
-Double Dragon II
-The Mafat Conspiracy
-The Legend of Zelda/Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
-Mega Man 1-6
-Adventures of Lolo 1-3
-Kirby's Adventure
-Castlevania 1-3 (you might find the second to be a little odd or meh, I personally enjoyed it)
-Batman & Batman: Return of the Joker
-Blaster Master
-Journey to Silius
-1943
-Bobble Bobble
-Solomon's Key & Fire N' Ice
-DuckTales
-Gargoyle's Quest II
-Goonies II
-Bionic Commando
-Metroid
-Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
-Ninja Gaiden 1-3
-Kabuki Quantum Fighter
-Power Blade 1&2
-Solstice (hard as fuck but an enjoyable experience)
-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II and III
-Willow (Zelda-like RPG based off the movie, very well done IMO)
-Tetris (Tengen Tetris is better but there's nothing more 'classic' than Nintendo's)
-The Ultima games

If you are interested in collecting repro carts, which I'm not against myself as I have a few for the SNES (Tales of Phantasia and Seiken Densetsu 3), I'll throw a few names out for you:

-Sweet Home
-Ys I, II and III
-Dragon Slayer Jr. Romancia; if you like a good challenge
-Mother/Earthbound Zero
-Parodius
-Ufouria
-Moon Crystal
-Glory of Hercales II
-Holy Diver
-Esper Dream 1 and/or 2

All that should definitely get you started, I know there's a few I left out, it's a console that's good for discovering things on your own for the most part ;) I know that there's several that others could recommend too.

[General Gaming / Re: SFC to SNES adapters that can play Super FX carts]

It's easy to play SFC carts on the SNES, a pita to play SNES carts on a SFC.

^^^
If you don't like the look of the SNES, there is always the option of getting a SNES Jr, which, personally, I like the look better than the bulky original. The only thing is, I think anyway, you can't use the Game Genie on the Jr. I have one and tried it, while I was able to enter codes and such, they simply refused to work. You can do the same thing with the Jr, pulling the tabs out to play SFC carts. Otherwise, you're gonna have a bit of a tougher time.

[General Gaming / Re: Your Daily Dose of Gaming.]

As you might be able to see from my Backlog sig, I just finished The Mafat Conspiracy tonight, woo! Right now I'm working on Equinox/Solstice II on the SNES, on the sixth area (Egyptian-themed world). So far it's tough as shit.