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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: PCE Software Bible updates]

Hi Paul,

a little off topic here. But I just found out that sunteam did a few wee books on the PCE. I can't find where to buy these?

Cheers!!!

Hi.

They're out of print at the moment. I aim to have them available when I do the next one, but that is taking longer to get going than anticipated. Watch this space!

Brilliant, thanks!

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

Tested with 1.0, works fine, although yeah I died on the first boss! 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: PCE Software Bible updates]

Hi Paul,

a little off topic here. But I just found out that sunteam did a few wee books on the PCE. I can't find where to buy these?

Cheers!!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What PC-Engine Stuff did you get today?]

As previously said in the Sega thread I got some Sega games plus a couple of other great shooters:

• Altered Beast
• Golden Axe
• Winds of Thunder
• Side Arms

I love Side Arms and WOT is so advanced!! Love the 90's heavy metal soundtrack.

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

I completed the game on the Megadrive. Tough to say the least!

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

And bought one.

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

Ok thanks!!!

I'll fish around and see if I can find one. 

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

Just saw a great quote on another forum:

PS: the PCE CD library is interesting and split into 3 main pieces CD, SCD, ACD and then Altered Beast.

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

Is that version 1.0 or 2.0?

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

Oh I know that beer.

Well ok, I guess I'll search around why. I figured since the Duo-R has one of the last firmware versions, all previous games would play fine.

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

Another thing, Altered Beast when I played it last night I would get my 3rd powerup to transform into a wolf and then I'm stuck, I can't go forward nor back!!?

Use System Card 1.0.

Or, beat the game without transforming into a beast.

Noooooooobiiiieeeee Aleeerrrtttt!

Why do I need the SC1.0 if I have a DuoR?

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

Picked up Altered Beast and Golden Axe.

Golden Axe really is a shambles isn't it?

• The loading when baddies come on screen
• Slowdown when 2 or 3 baddies on screen
• Shoddy sound effects
• The terrible sprites for the swordsman!!
• Continue means start from the beginning of the level

To be fair, the music is great and the animations are nice.

Another thing, Altered Beast when I played it last night I would get my 3rd powerup to transform into a wolf and then I'm stuck, I can't go forward nor back!!?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What PC-Engine Stuff did you get today?]

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I hope you didn't pay too much for that dracula!  It would have been just as good to have downloaded and burned to a blank CD.  but then it seems as though this is one instance where the reproduction may end up more than the original game!

50€, so a lot cheaper than the original. It includes an English translation disk too.

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

Some recent pickups.
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Tell me about that sticker on Afterburner... was that a UK rental/retail back in the day?

It actually looks decent, if it was from the 90's, since stores  rarely cared about aesthetics when labeling items. They usually took a much more utilitarian approach.

It is from France. It even includes a typed out guide in French explaining the game etc.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What PC-Engine Stuff did you get today?]

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

Some recent pickups.

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[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

Picked up the following:

Splatterhouse
Double Dragon II
Hellfire S
Parodius

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

Yeah I was looking at the Everdrive. Looks great but I'm worried it will take away the "excitement". I call it the "too much choice" syndrome - I won't put as much effort in playing the games. I much prefer to hunt down the games and try to get them cheaper than scam-bay. That way I will play them and they look great!

You are right on the money. I have been a turbo owner since it's initial release. You know when you didn't have much money as a teen and you bought a game, enjoyed it (or not) and played it to death till you  could afford another game.  You took time with the game and it gave you a better sense of appreciation.  I got an everdrive  a few years back to use for translations and a few (now overly expensive) titles I'm to smart to waste money on.  You are so right that it will take away from the experience.  You are going about it the right way.  BTW welcome!

Thanks.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: PCE 30 Years Book - a community project]

I can contribute to this:

"Bought my first PCE last week (PCE Duo R), I have 6 games and keep dying in Gradius 2".

 

I'll buy the book in any case. Are there other PCE books out there?

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

Shinobi is on my TO_GET list!!!

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

Coming from the Sega MD world, I'm curious to see what the PCE versions are like. Read up on Golden Axe saying it's terrible, and a remake homebrew is on the way (but couldn't find more info about that).

Found this topic over on sega-16: http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?1485-Sega-games-on-Turbografx-PC-Engine


Anyway I'm going to go for After Burner 2, bringing my PCE collection to a whopping 7 games!

Yeah, we were working on a homebrew remake of Golden Axe, but it's on hold AFAIK.  The music is basically done.  It's essentially a mashup of the soundtrack from the PCE version, mixed with the Sega Classics soundtrack(has a few totally remade tracks by me, along with a new track or 2 not found in the original PCE version).  Black Tiger did a lot of graphic work for it, & Nodtveidt/Old Rover was doing programming, but he has been working on other titles lately.  Hopefully someday we'll finish it, as it'll look & play(& sound)beautiful!

Awesome!!!!!

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

I think Out Run is much better on the PCE than on the Genesis. The game just feels right and the chip tunes are fantastic, especially the name entry screen, which is just sublime.

As mentioned earlier, Space Harrier, Puyo Puyo and Gain Ground are great conversions as well, even if they have their idiosyncrasies, such as the lack of checkered board pattern in SH and the zoomed in view in GG.

I also love Fantasy Zone in the Turbo/PCE, but mainly because of the rapid fire controller!

I'm going to hunt down sooooo many games

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

I think my bank manager is going to hate me

Someone has developed a very affordable card that allows you to play all of engine game son the original hardware, shipped it will be under 100$.

The PC engine CD systems are almost always compatible with burned CDRs so that is a cheap solution for playing those games.

Buying games for this platform is generally unnecessary unless you want a package with the manual and box and stuff, the everdrive and available backup copies play negligibly different from official releases.

Yeah I was looking at the Everdrive. Looks great but I'm worried it will take away the "excitement". I call it the "too much choice" syndrome - I won't put as much effort in playing the games. I much prefer to hunt down the games and try to get them cheaper than scam-bay. That way I will play them and they look great!

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

I think my bank manager is going to hate me

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

I didn't realise there where so many!! Great!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / SEGA + PCE]

Coming from the Sega MD world, I'm curious to see what the PCE versions are like. Read up on Golden Axe saying it's terrible, and a remake homebrew is on the way (but couldn't find more info about that).

Found this topic over on sega-16:
wayback.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?1485-Sega-games-on-Turbografx-PC-Engine

Anyway I'm going to go for After Burner 2, bringing my PCE collection to a whopping 7 games!

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

Retro gamer following mainly Megadrive and Neo Geo...

At least you want be taken aback buy current rising prices on the obey front...everything will be CHEAP to you compared to N-G.

Agreed! I went the MVS way, and even there it is sky high! I have seen some expensive games on the PCE. I keep reading "Dracula X is the BEST game ever", so when I try to find one, I cry. ;)

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

I forgot this (for fans of shootemups):

https://archives.tg-16.com/complete_list_of_tg16_pce_shooters.htm

...although I have to update it.

That's a great site!

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

Welcome

Any tips for a beginner for some essential budget titles I should start with? Not the biggest fan of RPGs. Platformers, shooters, beat em ups, etc are my cup of tea.

To get a general idea of the best shooters and platformers check these "top 5" threads.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16970.0
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17451.0

Brilliant, I'll check them out. Thanks

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

^ Genpei Toumaden 2 (Samurai Ghost in North America) is a quirky little title, which many folks get into when they familiarize themselves with the parry/block mechanic, so a good pick.

I played them all a little over the weekend. I love the music on Genpei Toumaden games 
I ended up completing Street Fighter II with my two-button pad.

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

Got it last night and very very happy. Came with a Super CD and a normal CD (gradius 2, rayxanber 2).

Any tips for a beginner for some essential budget titles I should start with? Not the biggest fan of RPGs. Platformers, shooters, beat em ups, etc are my cup of tea. Games like Splatterhouse too.

Cheers!! ;)

Gradius II and Rayxanber 2 are great, but challenging (as I'm sure you may know).

So, that's nice couple of games to have already.



I'm too lazy to say anything other than GOMOLA SPEED.

Brill, I'll look out for it.

I ended up getting these when I went shopping earlier:



GENPEI TOUMADEN 2 is new in plastic.

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

welcome

thanks!!!

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

Got it last night and very very happy. Came with a Super CD and a normal CD (gradius 2, rayxanber 2).

Any tips for a beginner for some essential budget titles I should start with? Not the biggest fan of RPGs. Platformers, shooters, beat em ups, etc are my cup of tea. Games like Splatterhouse too.

Cheers!! ;)

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

Thanks guys

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Newbie alert]

 

[NEC Console Resource / Newbie alert]

Hello,

PC Engine newbie here checking in from France (although I'm from the UK).
Retro gamer following mainly Megadrive and Neo Geo, and after hearing so many good things about PCE, I bought a Duo R this week. 

Warning: lot's of newbie questions will follow.