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Title: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: yoyo on 01/19/2014, 06:10 AM
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  :-k 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?
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: Tatsujin on 01/19/2014, 06:27 AM
TIM FOLLIN!!
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: yoyo on 01/19/2014, 06:55 AM
Hells yeah!
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: wildfruit on 01/19/2014, 06:59 AM
If you like those try monster max on game boy

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Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: yoyo on 01/19/2014, 08:45 AM
Quote from: wildfruit on 01/19/2014, 06:59 AMIf you like those try monster max on game boy
Will do, thanks for the recommendation.
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: BlueBMW on 01/19/2014, 08:49 AM
And here I thought this thread was going to be about two crappy GM cars...
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: yoyo on 01/19/2014, 09:01 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 01/19/2014, 08:49 AMAnd here I thought this thread was going to be about two crappy GM cars...
Not today! Maybe tomorrow.  :dance:
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: Tatsujin on 01/19/2014, 10:03 AM
no follin, no fame!
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: Xak on 01/19/2014, 10:08 AM
thats right, there is  a space themed one for the original gameboy. it may be the previously mentioned Monster Max, the name escapes me now.

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.
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: yoyo on 01/19/2014, 10:13 AM
Quote from: Xak on 01/19/2014, 10:08 AMi 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.
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: Xak on 01/19/2014, 10:28 AM
hey yoyo u a btch nga


lol

THAT is hilarious dude, i wanna call that number is it a real restaurant?
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: yoyo on 01/19/2014, 10:57 AM
Quote from: Xak on 01/19/2014, 10:28 AMhey 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.
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 01/19/2014, 11:08 AM
using a guide for Solstice is retarded.  Just play the game.
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: ccovell on 01/20/2014, 09:30 AM
Here's a little info on the background behind Equinox:  https://www.chrismcovell.com/secret/sp_Solstice2int.html (https://www.chrismcovell.com/secret/sp_Solstice2int.html)

Also this making of:
The Making Of Solstice for NES 1/2 (https://youtu.be/894_PNqBkx4#)

The Making Of Solstice for NES 2/2 (https://youtu.be/uqhLSNCJCBc#)
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: Tatsujin on 01/20/2014, 10:14 AM
damn timothy looked so young.

sure still lookin' damn cool today :)

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Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 01/20/2014, 01:28 PM
Try Gotzendiener for the PCE.  It's not exactly the same type of game, but it's isometric and has a few puzzley elements (though not hardly enough).

Quote from: Xak on 01/19/2014, 10:08 AMthats right, there is  a space themed one for the original gameboy. it may be the previously mentioned Monster Max, the name escapes me now.
Altered Space.
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: CrackTiger on 01/20/2014, 02:04 PM
Quote from: yoyo on 01/19/2014, 06:10 AMFor 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  :-k 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?
Light Crusader is an isometric dungeon crawler from Treasure which features detailed graphics with great variety, animation and sound. It's one of the most impressive 16-bit console games but is painfully under appreciated.

Sega Genesis Light Crusader Part 1 (https://youtu.be/HFQCLhc6iiQ#)
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: thesteve on 01/20/2014, 09:14 PM
I beat solstice bitd, but couldn't get into equinox 2

Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: PukeSter on 01/21/2014, 12:22 PM
My brother loves Solstice, but I never bothered to play it.

This is the very first isometric adventure game ever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Lore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Lore)
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: SuperPlay on 01/22/2014, 12:00 PM
Loved Equinox on the SNES great soundtrack :-) Also brings back memories of Night Lore on the Spectrum

1. Equinox - Title (https://youtu.be/CUgY7qkrOns#ws)


Full Playlist:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLirSddeMOYZ5Q9bn5U5HsCamkM0ZTC2n8 (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLirSddeMOYZ5Q9bn5U5HsCamkM0ZTC2n8)


Knight Lore Walkthrough, ZX Spectrum (https://youtu.be/7n7qtErhF-A#)
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: geise on 01/22/2014, 07:56 PM
Why does Knight Lore always remind me of Air Ball for Amiga and ST?
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: ccovell on 01/24/2014, 02:05 AM
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One game will always look a lot like all the others.
Title: Re: Solstice & Equinox
Post by: esteban on 01/24/2014, 06:11 AM
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