I just got done testing about 60 NES carts that I got a hold of.
Cleaned the contacts, pop it in a retrobit console, make sure it fires up, rinse, repeat. So today, between eye-bleeds, I was able to muscle through about 30 seconds of 60 different games. The last one being Silk Worm (not terrible), which I actually tested in my genuine, toaster, NES.
During this madness, i came to one conclusion...these retrobit machines are garbage.
Built like shit with terrible connections. Worst part about it, the pin virtually locks the game in and it feels like R2D2 going through a meat grinder when you finally pull the game out.
There is just an unparalleled satisfaction of real NES hardware.
I still have mine from childhood, and on my third 72 pin.
So what was the latest, actual NES game you played? (No ROM/emulation/VC)
When the famicom was out it was little samson :mrgreen:
Dragon Warrior 2... still haven't gotten through the Cave to Rhone ](*,)
Can't remember... probably Castlevania or Tyson's Punch-out or Tecmo Super Bowl.
The last NES session I had was with the Taxan version of G.I. Joe.
Probably jpn contra.
HOLY DIVER
gradius ii and castlevania iii (famicom version)
Castlevania 3 nes this morning
I think it was Jeopardy a few years ago. I keep my NES games in individual zip-loc bags, after cleaning the contacts with alcohol.
I have two official Nintendo game holders and then one rubbermaid container that holds 40-50 NES games. No boxes unfortunately. I do have a good sum of manuals for the games though.
On actual hardware? Damn it's been a long time it's hard to remember. I have an orginal NES as well as the top loader but not the real estate to keep them hooked up. I play some of my favorite NES games on the Wii VC for the time being. The last game I played through was Faxanadu. Love that damn game, probably my favorite NES game next to Castlevania III and the original Zelda.
Life Force. I wanted to show my son how much better Salamander on the PCE was. :)
Kid Icarus <3!
Super Team Games using the Power Pad with my 5 year old. I died not even a quarter of the way through the course. She ran straight through like a champ. Sucks getting old(er)... :(
EDIT: Typed the wrong game... fixed.
Mario about 15 years ago.
Quote from: chany60126 on 02/24/2013, 01:26 AMThe last NES session I had was with the Taxan version of G.I. Joe.
Worth buying? Looks like a decent run 'n gun and I was thinking of hunting down a loose copy.
I played Rolling Thunder for the NES a few months ago. Didn't get too far, but the controls are pretty good.
Mighty Final Fight. This morning. :D
legacy of the wizard
Mike Tyson's Punch Out, 6 months ago.
Don't know why I haven't touched my NES much lately, just haven't been in the mood I suppose.
Duck hunt with my son last night.
Quote from: csgx1 on 02/24/2013, 04:19 PMQuote from: chany60126 on 02/24/2013, 01:26 AMThe last NES session I had was with the Taxan version of G.I. Joe.
Worth buying? Looks like a decent run 'n gun and I was thinking of hunting down a loose copy.
I played Rolling Thunder for the NES a few months ago. Didn't get too far, but the controls are pretty good.
It is a fun action packed game. Each Joe has their own unique attributes such as jumping ability and gun type. I'd definitely hunt one down for a decent price. I was actually able to find both versions of G.I. Joe for the NES. I've played the Capcom version a little and it plays very similarly to the Taxan version.
Thanks for the insight on G.I. Joe games. I haven't played either, but they look fun. They must be decent games or maybe not common based on prices they sell for on fleabay. Might have to get both if I can find them for a decent price.
Quote from: csgx1 on 02/24/2013, 04:19 PMI played Rolling Thunder for the NES a few months ago. Didn't get too far, but the controls are pretty good.
rollin thunder for the FC is a quite good port of the arcade. at least it plays just like the arcade. also grafix are quite good for a namcot FC game.
I was playing Popeye earlier
Popeye is my wifey's most favorite FC game :)
2nd and 3rd are mario bros. and donkey kong.
Mighty Final Fight
I was playing The Immortal a few weeks ago.
Master Blaster. I can never get enough of that game.
One of Tom's hacked NES roms on the PCE - probably Contra.
Quote from: Tatsujin on 02/24/2013, 08:31 PMPopeye is my wifey's most favorite FC game :)
2nd and 3rd are mario bros. and donkey kong.
I grew up playing Popeye on the Atari 5200 (and arcade), so I can't enjoy it on any other system. Absolutely love the game though.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 02/25/2013, 07:15 PMQuote from: Tatsujin on 02/24/2013, 08:31 PMPopeye is my wifey's most favorite FC game :)
2nd and 3rd are mario bros. and donkey kong.
I grew up playing Popeye on the Atari 5200 (and arcade), so I can't enjoy it on any other system.
So did she with Popeye on the FC, so she can't enjoy it on any other system :)
That's at least what she said O:)
Darkwing Duck (Why couldn't Turbo's Darkwing Duck been anywhere near as good as this one?)
Because they had decided to rather make a farkwing duck.
Quote from: Tatsujin on 02/28/2013, 06:56 AMBecause they had decided to rather make a farkwing duck.
Almost makes you wonder if the failure of the Turbo here in the states wasn't planned. We got some good games, but some are just plain bad. Of all the games that they could have ported over or developed here, why did they pick what they did? Ok, back on topic. :-"
Kirby's Adventure (Famicom version)
T&C surf designs.
I feel like a total dumb ass, the surfing dynamics escape me.
Metroid,and I passed the game.
It's been years but I'm pretty sure it was Super Mario Bros. No matter how many times I've played it its always been great. A true classic
Just played through MDBTroid on my PSP. Very nice sprite hack of the first Metroid!
Just played Jackal (NES). Konami rocks. ALWAYS A GREAT GAME.
Famicom Mighty Final Fight
Princess Tomato. Good game, but probably doomed to be another RPG I've started and never finished.
Played some more JACKAL, but had to turn off NES because my brother called. HE IS FUNNY AS HELL so it was OK. I will play Jackal later.
I love running over humans in Jackal. It sounds sadistic, but it is really satisfying. Nice little touches in this game.
MegaMan 3. The music alone brings me back. Has to be the best console music of all time that series.
The last NES game I played was T&C Surf Designs. I freaken love everything about that game! The awesome music, challenging levels and the old school vibe it brings back. I use to love rocking the Town And Country T-Shirts when I was a little dude back in the 80's. Anytime I play that game it just takes me back !!
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I'm playing Goonies on Famicom right now (well it's paused).
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THAT SHIRT IS AWESOME. :pcgs:
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 03/18/2013, 05:25 PMI'm playing Goonies on Famicom right now (well it's paused).
I can't remember if I ever beat that game. I borrowed it from a friend...
Last week I was playing Kirby's Adventure, the plan is to finish it before the 20th anniversary in May.
I record my sessions using a top loader, but my original NES is still working after almost 25 years and no 72 pin connector change. And I used it heavy in the late 80's and early 90's.
Nowadays, you're really lucky if an X360 survives after 5 years of moderate use.
Quote from: esadajr on 03/22/2013, 05:21 PMLast week I was playing Kirby's Adventure, the plan is to finish it before the 20th anniversary in May.
I record my sessions using a top loader, but my original NES is still working after almost 25 years and no 72 pin connector change. And I used it heavy in the late 80's and early 90's.
Nowadays, you're really lucky if an X360 survives after 5 years of moderate use.
I still have my original NES from '85. I'm on my third pin and it's dead again. I have over 125 NES carts and no way to play them. :(
http://youtu.be/xeD1wDL8i44
I've had the same NES for over 15 years and I've never changed the 72 pin connector. It's worked pretty well for a solid 10 years but became pretty erratic after that. I followed the instructions in the YouTube link above a few years ago and it's been working like a champ ever since with every game I thrown at it.
The last game I played was Super C.
Made it to Level 5. I'm hoping I can beat it soon.
Quote from: galam on 03/22/2013, 05:50 PMI still have my original NES from '85. I'm on my third pin and it's dead again. I have over 125 NES carts and no way to play them. :(
Well, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
Quote from: retroguy on 04/01/2013, 11:30 AMWell, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
Compatibility is okay if you don't intend to play Koei games, aren't super picky about colors being correct or sound being perfect. For the price they're not a bad product, but you're a lot better off with the original hardware overall.
Those 72-pin connectors vary widly in quality, usually the aftermarket ones grab your games like a vice grip and you don't even need to push down to fire them up. I'm a big proponent of using the top loading NES, but these days they're costly and don't have composite out without a mod.
I have an original system, but I prefer to just leave my flashcart in it to avoid wear and tear on the connector. That's why I use a clone to play my original carts.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 04/01/2013, 11:49 AMQuote from: retroguy on 04/01/2013, 11:30 AMWell, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
Compatibility is okay if you don't intend to play Koei games, aren't super picky about colors being correct or sound being perfect. For the price they're not a bad product, but you're a lot better off with the original hardware overall.
Those 72-pin connectors vary widly in quality, usually the aftermarket ones grab your games like a vice grip and you don't even need to push down to fire them up. I'm a big proponent of using the top loading NES, but these days they're costly and don't have composite out without a mod.
My 72-pin is pretty damn tight. At least it works on the first try most times as long as the cart is clean.
I play my nes on occasion but the last game I played on it was castlevania III.
Mega man 3. The music alone is worth the torment.
Ice Climber
1987: As a kid I knew that the game was fun, but it was SOOOOOO DATED. Plus, I was looking for more depth back then (when I had time, ha!)
2013: Now, I love this game 1,000x more than I did as a kid. Breaking stuff has always been a satisfying element of video games, but there is something special about breaking stuff in Ice Climber. BRILLIANT.
Quote from: retroguy on 04/01/2013, 11:30 AMQuote from: galam on 03/22/2013, 05:50 PMI still have my original NES from '85. I'm on my third pin and it's dead again. I have over 125 NES carts and no way to play them. :(
Well, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
I actually have a retrobit clone, but it suffers from the "vice grip" problem that Dan mentions. Aside from the shit build quality, I feel like games are getting destroyed when I pull them out.
Quote from: galam on 04/02/2013, 07:47 AMI actually have a retrobit clone, but it suffers from the "vice grip" problem that Dan mentions. Aside from the shit build quality, I feel like games are getting destroyed when I pull them out.
I have a few different NES clones. I have a retromini x that works pretty well as a handheld NES with wireless controllers. But again, suffers the same compatibility problems all NES on a chip based clones do. I've seen those retrobit clones before but have never bothered to pick one up as I have multiple NES systems (both top loaders and toasters), a few other clones and a Famicom.
Gradius on the famicom good game but. The shoot sound is dame high pitch.
The last NES game I played was GI Joe Atlantis Factor. Picked it up yesterday.
Last night I played a translated version of fire Emblem on my Powerpak (I love that thing, btw. Some of the best money I ever spent). I breezed through the first two levels no problem, made it through levels 3 and 4 with a bit more difficulty, then got my ass handed to me on level 5. I figured I would try again today, but found out that it didn't save my game! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Quote from: retroguy on 04/05/2013, 09:18 AMLast night I played a translated version of fire Emblem on my Powerpak (I love that thing, btw. Some of the best money I ever spent). I breezed through the first two levels no problem, made it through levels 3 and 4 with a bit more difficulty, then got my ass handed to me on level 5. I figured I would try again today, but found out that it didn't save my game! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Hoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
Bayou Billy. Motherfuckers!
Quote from: guest on 04/05/2013, 12:07 PMBayou Billy. Motherfuckers!
With gun i hope.
No. Can't do it on the big TV with XRGB, which blows pretty hard.
But, the cross hair works ok. I just pretend it's a gun by holding it retarded and lean around and scream while I play.
Quote from: jperryss on 04/05/2013, 11:20 AMHoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
I thought the readme file said you have to hold the reset button while turning the power off. I did that. Is there something I'm missing?
Quote from: retroguy on 04/05/2013, 02:17 PMQuote from: jperryss on 04/05/2013, 11:20 AMHoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
I thought the readme file said you have to hold the reset button while turning the power off. I did that. Is there something I'm missing?
Yes. First off you have to preload some SAV files on the PowerPak CF card (they have blank ones on their side and you might already have them on your cart).
Then, when you are ready to power down, you have to charge the reset button for about 5 seconds, then release. You will be back at the PowerPak prompt where you can select which SAV file to write to.
The next time you play, select the SAV file to load at the last screen before you start the game (the one that has the blank lines for GG codes).
http://www.retrousb.com/downloads/powerpakmanual132.pdf
Quote from: jperryss on 04/05/2013, 02:41 PMQuote from: retroguy on 04/05/2013, 02:17 PMQuote from: jperryss on 04/05/2013, 11:20 AMHoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
I thought the readme file said you have to hold the reset button while turning the power off. I did that. Is there something I'm missing?
Yes. First off you have to preload some SAV files on the PowerPak CF card (they have blank ones on their side and you might already have them on your cart).
Then, when you are ready to power down, you have to charge the reset button for about 5 seconds, then release. You will be back at the PowerPak prompt where you can select which SAV file to write to.
The next time you play, select the SAV file to load at the last screen before you start the game (the one that has the blank lines for GG codes).
http://www.retrousb.com/downloads/powerpakmanual132.pdf
Aha, I see. I thought it saved like my old Legend Of Zelda cart. Thanks for clearing that up!
I only tried the Yobo FC game console. After the second game, two pins came loose. Never tried a clone again.
That Famicom Splatterhouse game
Elevator Action!!
Popeye
Bayou Birry, again.
I forgot how fun that game is.
NES Open Tournament Golf.
Chris
Contra!
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 04/18/2013, 02:40 PMNES Open Tournament Golf.
Chris
Damn that game rules. I hate golf, but I like that game.
Quote from: guest on 04/18/2013, 02:56 PMQuote from: CGQuarterly on 04/18/2013, 02:40 PMNES Open Tournament Golf.
Chris
Damn that game rules. I hate golf, but I like that game.
Yeah, I don't care for golf, but I love golf-based video games. Go figure...
Chris
IRON TANK for NES because it KICKS ASS and if only SNK made more games before they wasted their energy on shite fighting shite.
NEO GEO owners lament the demise of SNK at ___________________________ (whatever) point in time (before PlayMore, I reckon).
I lament the demise of SNK well-before KOF 2022 (whatever).
Back on topic: IRON TANK (NES) F*CKING RULES.
Zelda 2-The Adventure Of Link
I hadn't played it in awhile and I forgot how punishing the difficulty was. It's okay, though. The harder the game, the greater the sense of accomplishment when you finish it.
Quote from: retroguy on 04/20/2013, 10:57 AMZelda 2-The Adventure Of Link
I hadn't played it in awhile and I forgot how punishing the difficulty was. It's okay, though. The harder the game, the greater the sense of accomplishment when you finish it.
It's got some really tough spots and the clues are lame (or missing?) and I remember getting stuck several times back in the day. I'm pretty sure I didn't resume playing until a friend explained how to get past certain parts...that's a flaw in the game (lack of intuitive clues). I don't use FAQs/cheats/videos/whatever (even back in the day) and it was frustrating to get stuck (missing an item) and not know where in the f*ck to go.
Zelda 2 is a great game, still, but that's because I love flawed games with a goddamn spirit. Zelda 2 has moxy. Zelda 2 wasn't the easy cash-in* it could have been (upgraded version of Zelda 1). Zelda 2 was pioneering...I wish there were more games like it (
Exile on our beloved TG-16/PCE is a direct descendent of Zelda 2).
I love games that mix genres/mechanics/etc. (hybrids), but I understand that hybrid games are commercially less feasible. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png) For example: it is difficult to appease all customers when customers have very particular preferences: Turn-based RPG fans want more of the same, ARPG fans (overhead) want more of the same, ARPG fans (sideways) want more of the same, etc. etc. Hybrid games run the risk of (at some point) leaving a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
FIGHTING WORDS: ARPG fans who lack the demanding platforming skills that platform-afficianandos live by might start hatin' on Zelda 2.
BOTTOM LINE: I love hybrid games that pull from differernt genres. Zelda 2, you are loved. :pcgs:
* Sadly, for reasons discussed above, most folks would have preferred a predictable sequel to Zelda 1. They would have lauded it. I would have loved it, too. But, now, given the history of the series, I am even more appreciative of Zelda 2's role/place.
QuoteBOTTOM LINE: I love hybrid games that pull from differernt genres. Zelda 2, you are loved.
Quoted for truth! Zelda II being a different game from Zelda I is exactly why I was so disgustingly excited for it back '88-'89. Hard as hell and I only completed it once when I was young. I came close last year. I made it all the way to Dark Link and tried to beat him without "cheating" (those that have been there know what I am talking about) and got my ass handed to me. I didn't have the strength to endure the last palace again to retry it.
Quote from: esteban on 04/20/2013, 12:52 AMIRON TANK for NES because it KICKS ASS and if only SNK made more games before they wasted their energy on shite fighting shite.
NEO GEO owners lament the demise of SNK at ___________________________ (whatever) point in time (before PlayMore, I reckon).
I lament the demise of SNK well-before KOF 2022 (whatever).
Back on topic: IRON TANK (NES) F*CKING RULES.
NEWSFLASH: I have Iron Tank in my NES collection and I have never played it.
Mario open golf is in my famicom at the moment i am liking it good fun but its getting hard ohh er.
Iron Tank. I can't stop running people over.
Quote from: galam on 04/22/2013, 10:23 PMIron Tank. I can't stop running people over.
STATUS: The music in the NES version is actually better/catchier than the arcade music. Crazy. IRON TANK RULES.
Famicom Akumajou Densetsu - Castlevania 3 - THE SOUND, OMG THE SOUND!!!
Xexyz. Good platformer, shewtie mix. And from our beloved Hudson, of course.
lol, let i think what i have played on my famicom during this week..
contra
gradius
salamander
gradius II
crisis force
spartan x
hoshi no kirby
punch out
daiku no gensan (hammerin' harry)
super mario USA
mario bros
donkey kong
popeye
SMB
waiwai world
waiwai world 2
ice climber
double dragon II
downtown nekketsu monogatari
exciting bike
:)
I've been playing some Galaga and Kyukyo... er, Twin Cobra on the NES lately. Twin Cobra is a pretty impressive port, considering it's an NES. Lots of fun to play.
Galaga... eh. I love Galaga, and this port isn't bad, but it's missing something. I think maybe some of the music has been cut.
Quote from: galam on 05/10/2013, 10:18 AMXexyz. Good platformer, shewtie mix. And from our beloved Hudson, of course.
Woah, hey me too!!! Did you ever notice any similarities in sound effects between Xexyz and Keith Courage on Turbob? Could there be some hidden connection between the two?
I just hooked my NES back up this week, and have been playing some Super C. I also played a bit of Kirby's Adventure last night.
Chris
One game i have always wanted to try is Little Nemo. Heard thats a good platformer.
I've got that one but haven't spent much time with it. I have a large box of NES games that I haven't gotten around to playing yet...
Chris
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/10/2013, 10:43 AMlol, let i think what i have played on my famicom during this week..
contra
gradius
salamander
gradius II
crisis force
spartan x
hoshi no kirby
punch out
daiku no gensan (hammerin' harry)
super mario USA
mario bros
donkey kong
popeye
SMB
waiwai world
waiwai world 2
ice climber
double dragon II
downtown nekketsu monogatari
exciting bike
:)
YES! I didn't know you still played lots of FC/NES. I think I spend most of my time playing FC/NES...
ANYWAY, I am currently playing
GUNSMOKE and, damn, I have always liked going back to this game. I just love it. It is such a seemingly simple variation of the standard shoot-em-up/run-n-gun mechanics, but it works and really has its own unique identity (diagonal shooting, baby!). I wish more games did this sort of thing successfully (that is, experiment with standard mechanics of a genre...BUT without BREAKING/overly-complicating the controls).
So, yeah, .Gun.smoke. Not that this game is perfect...it just feels so damn good to shoot all the bastards. I like the controls.
I love Gun.Smoke. I bought it BitD at a video store for like $7, when they were thinning out their NES rental library. I'd never even heard of it. I didn't have a manual, and there wasn't an Internet back then, so for years I didn't know that you could hit A+B to shoot straight ahead.
Gun.Smoke is one of my favorite games for the NES!
Since all of my friends bitd had an NES, I never felt compelled to get one, always opting for the alternative (first the SMS, then the TG-16) so there was more gaming goodness to go around. When I finally got around to picking up an NES back in college ('99-ish) a lot of my NES gaming memories were gone so I got to experience the library from almost untainted eyes. However, Gun.Smoke was one of the few games that I have fond memories of playing as a kid and still love playing today.
Gun.Smoke is loved. :pcgs:
Quote from: galam on 05/10/2013, 12:32 PMOne game i have always wanted to try is Little Nemo. Heard thats a good platformer.
It's really fun, the art direction and controls are on point and the game mechanics are really fun to discover. Not a super fast platformer, but worth a try for sure.
The Little Mermaid :D
Love that game!
Batman Returns, which reminded me of TMNT 2 for NES. Not a surprise, considering Konami did it.
Pinball Quest. I got interested in this game from the recent thread about pinball games.
Basically, each screen makes you complete an objective (kill all the monsters, hit a certain door with your ball) in order to move on.
As the screen progresses upward, the playfield expands and you can move your flippers from screen to screen in order to follow the ball.
The physics were quite basic, but playable.
Speaking of which, I think Jaleco made some pretty quality games overall. I haven't looked into the whole library, but this, Shatterhand, Astyanax, and Bases Loaded keep me entertained even to this day. I'm sure they had some duds, but overall, they are pretty underrated in my opinion.
image fight - just picked it up along with an advantage stick - i love the 8bit music and sound fx!
I just wanted to test out my free copy of Monopoly but I ended up sitting down and playing a full game.
That bitch Maude bankrupted me :(
A conversation with another forumer led me to firing up Faria this morning.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/31/2013, 09:14 PMA conversation with another forumer led me to firing up Faria this morning.
Not sure i know that one. Is it a US game? Thoughts on it?
Quote from: albatross on 08/31/2013, 04:01 PMimage fight - just picked it up along with an advantage stick - i love the 8bit music and sound fx!
Image Fight is hard as nails, but I can surprisingly make it farther in the NES version than the PCE version. For that reason I like them equally (though I keep trying to get better at the PCE version...)
Last NES game I played was TMNT. It still kicks me down and then points and laughs at me. Man, NES games are unforgiving. :D
Quote from: galam on 08/31/2013, 09:17 PMNot sure i know that one. Is it a US game? Thoughts on it?
US game, it's an action-RPG hybrid. It's well known for a particularly strange plot twist.
Its full title is
Faria: A World of Mystery and DangerIt's a pretty good game overall if you're into 8-bit RPG-ish games.
I just picked Twin Cobra without knowing it was the same game as Kyukyoku Tiger. So is kyukyoku tiger - tiger heli? Obviously nes Tiger Heli is a totally different game - im confused!
Anyway Twin Cobra is pretty damn good nes shoot em up! Might have something to do with the fact that i love kyukyoku tiger.
Twin Cobra is the sequel to Tiger Heli. Both are outstanding games for the NES. Twin Cobra is a great version of Kyukyoku Tiger. I love how when you die you don't start of at a pre-disposed checkpoint.
I`ve actually played quite A few nes games lately.Rad Racer,Super Mario Bros 2,3,Double dragon I,II,Rbi Baseball.
I recall me and my cousin beating Twin Cobra the arcade game 20+ years ago,in this little bar my gram pa used sit in. One of my fondest childhood memories.
Mega Man 3, I will master this game one day.
thats true - i do like that you dont start at a checkpoint on twin cobra - i played it for a while last night and it seems a bit easier than the pce version - great game better than its prequel (nes tiger heli) but i do like the pce version better - long live Kyukyoku Tiger!
I played Gumshoe and Tricky Shooting yesterday... loads of fun, specially Gumshoe. You have to help a detective to rescue his daughter by making him jump by shooting at him so he can jump through obstacles and grab red ballons which give extra ammo. Pretty crazy but pretty good too.
I think it was solar jetman about 3 months ago
damn that game is hard
Ducktales in celebration of the Remastered edition.
burai fighter today - very hard! didnt last long...put twin cobra back in!
Played Infiltrator... what a confusing game. It took me an hour and half to find out how to pilot the copter and land successufully on the enemy base.
One game I have always wanted to try was Journey to Silius. Heard that's pretty good.
Bonks Adventure. A decent conversion but a little too easy.
Is there any difference between NES Bonk's adventure & FC Genjin besides the substantial price difference?
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2013, 02:27 PMIs there any difference between NES Bonk's adventure & FC Genjin besides the substantial price difference?
Yes the Turbo version is better :D
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 09/02/2013, 02:27 PMIs there any difference between NES Bonk's adventure & FC Genjin besides the substantial price difference?
Nope no real differences other than price.
I'm shocked at the price of the NES one. I bought it two years ago for about $80, cart only. I thought I overpaid. Now its easily 200-300. Not sure why.
Its a solid port though. Simple but fun.
Alright, good. I was thinking of picking up FC Genjin because I liked Bonk's Adventure on the Turbob a lot, but I can only play it on my TE currently. :/ That & I'm in need of some good action platformers for my fami. I've only got Metroid & Bubble Bobble currently, but I'm thinking of getting Ryuga: Ninja Crusaders, Fudomyouoden (Demon Sword), and Getsu Fuuma Den.
Also, is Nazo no Murasamejo for the FDS any good? Looks fun...
Nazo is okay. I traded my copy to a friend here a while ago. It has that arcadey early Nintendo charm but can be frustrating. It doesn't have the soul Zelda has.
Shatterhand.
the other day I was just teaching my 3yr old nephew how to play the NES, and I picked up TMNT 2, lots of fun.
gyruss - its ok - not my preferred style of space shooter
Quote from: albatross on 09/03/2013, 07:49 PMgyruss - its ok - not my preferred style of space shooter
That was one of the first NES games I got. It still gives me warm fuzzies. :)
It differs quite a bit from the arcade version, though, what with the addition of the boss fights & awesome Konami-style music. Damn...I like it so much I might have to get the FDS version, even though it's nearly identical...
I love NES gyruss
maybe i need to spend some quality time on it before passing judgement
Hammerin' Harry. I hadn't played this one before and it was a nice surprise. The controls, level design, characters, etc. were all very well done with a great sense of humor and I'd recommend it to platformer fans.
played a bit of mega man today. Thinking of going on a marathon of beating all 6 nes games in one day haha
Spy Hunter. I only play this game to blow up the helicopters. Seriously. :pcgs:
Just played through Legend of Zelda for the millionth time. No matter how many times I run through the last dungeon I always seem to get lost. ...and I always accidentally roll into Ganon's lair without the Light Arrows.
I recently got back into playing with RC cars again. With that said I started playing RC Pro Am again also. This on my 10 all time top favorite NES games. I would really love to actually get to play through the entire game one day. Has anyone on here ever gone through the entire game ??
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Quote from: Nec.Game.head on 09/15/2013, 05:53 PMI recently got back into playing with RC cars again. With that said I started playing RC Pro Am again also. This on my 10 all time top favorite NES games. I would really love to actually get to play through the entire game one day. Has anyone on here ever gone through the entire game ??
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Years ago I did via emulator. took a while but it was fun.
R.C. Pro-Am is a great game. I wish I could say I've played it all the way through, but have never been able to.
I haven't played R.C. Pro Am since the 80s. I remember it being a fun game though.
alpha mission - cool shoot em up - in the process of collection all the nes shooters i can find
Shadow of the Ninja.
Quote from: albatross on 09/15/2013, 08:58 PMalpha mission - cool shoot em up - in the process of collection all the nes shooters i can find
I started a similar mission about 2 months ago. My only rule is NO EBAY.
Have found these so far out in the wild. I know Guardian Legend and Xexyz are a stretch, but they have good shooting segments.
Also, not pictured, Tailspin, Gradius, Millipede.
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Quote from: galam on 09/15/2013, 10:01 PMQuote from: albatross on 09/15/2013, 08:58 PMalpha mission - cool shoot em up - in the process of collection all the nes shooters i can find
I started a similar mission about 2 months ago. My only rule is NO EBAY.
Have found these so far out in the wild. I know Guardian Legend and Xexyz are a stretch, but they have good shooting segments.
Also, not pictured, Tailspin, Gradius, Millipede.
dotsandloops .com/turbo/nesshooters.jpg
There are some good ones on the NES, but to achieve true 8-bit Nintendo shooty greatness, you really need to get a famicom/converter, if you haven't already. Crisis Force, Gradius II, and Uchuu Keibitai SDF are just a few really good reasons to do so, especially Gradius II. It outshines the first game in absolutely every possible way.
retron 5 pre-ordered - looking forward to picking up famicom games for sure - been looking at crisis force - looks great!
Needs more Starship Hector, Galam!
and Legendary Wings, and Gun Smoke!
What is Jeopardy?
I got it for free with some other stuff.
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 09/15/2013, 11:30 PMWhat is Jeopardy?
I got it for free with some other stuff.
It's an NES game based off of a really lame game show with a really douchey host.
I didn't know Silkworm had a NES release.
Top Gun was a favorite of mine bitd. I remember sometimes just letting the title screen music loop because it was so awesome in that Konami kind of way. The AVGN has helped to ensure it suck status but I feel it isn't that bad.
James Rolfe has said that he doesn't actually hate all the games he reviews, he just goes with what he thinks will be funny because AVGN is a parody of easily angered/excessively negative people. This makes it really annoying when you talk to people who say Game X is bad without ever playing it just because it was on AVGN.
Quote from: retroguy on 09/16/2013, 10:24 AMJames Rolfe has said that he doesn't actually hate all the games he reviews, he just goes with what he thinks will be funny because AVGN is a parody of easily angered/excessively negative people. This makes it really annoying when you talk to people who say Game X is bad without ever playing it just because it was on AVGN.
Not everyone knows this though. Once a game enters AVGN territory it's eternally labeled as bad in the minds of the majority.
Quote from: retroguy on 09/16/2013, 10:24 AMJames Rolfe has said that he doesn't actually hate all the games he reviews, he just goes with what he thinks will be funny because AVGN is a parody of easily angered/excessively negative people. This makes it really annoying when you talk to people who say Game X is bad without ever playing it just because it was on AVGN.
yeah. I hate when people assimilate someone else's opinion, especially when it's a parody opinion.
Quote from: guest on 09/16/2013, 12:59 AMQuote from: MrFlutterPie on 09/15/2013, 11:30 PMWhat is Jeopardy?
I got it for free with some other stuff.
It's an NES game based off of a really lame game show with a really douchey host.
I'm sorry, that was not in the form of a question ;)
Quote from: guest on 09/16/2013, 12:59 AMIt's an NES game based off of a really lame game show with a really douchey host.
What is...Double Dare!
...but he's not a douchey host.
Last NES game I played was Goonies.
Goonies 1 or Goonies 2?
Double Dragon !
just picked up 1943 - great shooter
RBI BASEBALL, just for the memories. I remember when Bases Loaded came out and made many other games look like Little People Little League (the Mii's of today).
RBI BASEBALL was more fun than I thought it would be in 2013. I think I am more forgiving now that massive amounts of $$$$ (and the notion of "getting my money's worth") are less important...
muscling my way through Castlevania III right now. Can't beat the pirate ship level.
back at it tonight.
Quote from: galam on 10/16/2013, 02:09 PMmuscling my way through Castlevania III right now. Can't beat the pirate ship level.
back at it tonight.
I loved Castlevania III. It seemed like a nice progression from II.
Quote from: esteban on 10/16/2013, 02:25 PMQuote from: galam on 10/16/2013, 02:09 PMmuscling my way through Castlevania III right now. Can't beat the pirate ship level.
back at it tonight.
I loved Castlevania III. It seemed like a nice progression from II.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: esteban on 10/16/2013, 02:25 PMQuote from: galam on 10/16/2013, 02:09 PMmuscling my way through Castlevania III right now. Can't beat the pirate ship level.
back at it tonight.
I loved Castlevania III. It seemed like a nice progression from II.
I was recently introduced to the sound difference between the JP and US cart versions of this game and I have to say the added bass on the JP version is a very nice touch.
Last few weeks for me.
Double Dragon -- couldn't quite finish it ill try again soon
Rescue the Embassy Mission -- fun but to short to hold your attention for to long the first of the 3 screens is the best
NES Play Action Football -- always liked it even though the players move painfully slow, returning kicks and interceptions is a blast
Robin Hood -- nice action RPG would have finished but I forgot the continues are limited
I just picked up Ghost Lion I doubt it will be anything that holds my interest but I never played it and it has been on my list for a long time
hoshi no kirby... resp. my son played it..i just watched :lol:
played some gun nac today.. pew pew die bunnies! :evil:
RC PRO AM is still an utterly fantastic game. It's a challenge to get through, too (I've dine it, but not recently...I don't remember all the tracks/strategies for the final 1/3 of the game).
Quote from: guest on 10/19/2013, 02:12 PMplayed some gun nac today.. pew pew die bunnies! :evil:
Totally. After I abandoned NES for TG-16/Genesis back in the day, my friend howled with delight at how awesome gems kept popping up on NES (SCAT, GUN NAC, etc.)
Famicom is out again,so it's some castlevania 3 dracula's curse and then it will be sweet home.
Quote from: esteban on 10/19/2013, 06:07 PMmy friend howled with delight at how awesome gems kept popping up on NES (SCAT, GUN NAC, etc.)
SCAT makes me think of Forgotten Worlds.
NEAT!