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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

I almost don't even want to play this one just so I can claim Bonk was my first and live a lie. I've heard takin it to the hoop was better. I just genuinely do not like sports games much period, with a few notable exceptions. If this was at least something like NBA Jam it might have been playable. This one might even be playable if I took the time to learn the plays, its just not something I really feel like doing.

On that note though, how is Hit The Ice? I just looked at some screen shots and it looks like the kind of sports game I DO like. Very cartoony and arcadey, like NBA Jam, Neo Turf Masters, etc. I actually CAN get into good hockey games, and I can get into really arcadey sports games. How does this one fair?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

lol well I can tell your a huge fan and I've already stated why I think its probably a pretty good game. As its official ambassador what causes your love affair with China Warrior? What about it do you find so appealing?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

China Warrior is not on my list true. I DID look at it. And I'm not disappointed. In fact it looks like the kind of game I could really get into. It reminded me a lot of the some what cheesy not-quite-beat-em-ups that the Genesis released early in its life. It reminded me specifically of Altered Beast (the original genesis pack in) or Last Battle. Both of which get panned a lot, but both of which I actually enjoy. I'm a bit of a points whore so I really get into these kinds of games. However I wanted to pick 20 Hucards I could play without modding or buying any new peripherals. It doesn't mean I'll stop there and it doesn't mean I won't play China Warrior. I had to make some tough choices. Notice Bomberman almost didn't make it! I love games with a martial arts theme being a martial artist myself (not that I play them for their realism but the spirit of the thing) however between Ninja Spirit and Jackie Chan Kung fu, I felt I had a pretty good representation and while China Warrior looks like a fun point grabber, I think I would ultimately get more play out of the other two titles.

I'm not crazy about the price tags but I do kind of think its cool that there are so many add ons and mods. It sort of makes the consoles common international name make slightly ironic sense to me. "The PC-Engine". Knowing all the stuff you can do to upgrade it, it kind of makes me feel like this is a hybrid console. You have the plug and play, dedicated device convince of a console, and the upgradable system of a gaming PC. That is kind of neat. Its sort of nice playing the Hucards first for a while knowing that if I get really bored, there are things I can do to enhance the experince. Just wish the cd add ons weren't so freaking rare and pricey. Way more rare than I expected. But I plan to play this console for a long time so its ok. All things in time.

If I have one regret its that I was pretty much left with no choice but to start my collection with TV Sports Basketball. Don't get me wrong there are some charming aspects to this game. Not being an NBA fan the lack of license really doesn't upset me and I love the names of the teams "Zombies, Ninjas, Outlaws", this is cool quirky stuff. I actually like being able to shout plays when I pass middle court thats a cool feature and adds an element of strategy to it. I still don't totally get how to play this one but I'll make sure I spend some time with it. I don't like how nearly everything is mapped to button I, and the difficulty level seems insanely high. I can't get a basket except on a fluke right now. I got this one because my only other options were a casino game and another Sports TV game (football I beleive). I would actually have probably gone with the casino game, but this was complete in box and I wanted to start the collection aspect off on the right foot even if I didn't get much out of the gameplay. The sad end result is I won't be getting much play out of my TG-16 until a week or so from now when I get Bonk's Adventure. I'm just not a big sports game fan and this isn't even very good by sports game standards. But se la ve. Gives me time to catch up on some more recent stuff I've been wanting to finish. Just having the TG16 sitting by my television is satisfying enough at the moment.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

In that case I will be replacing R-Type II with eithier Bomberman or New Adventure Island

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

Might consider the mod. OK so here are my top 20 US Hucard games I want. I don't think its ALL the ones I want...I know at least one I sacrficed in hindsight to make this list... But my comprimise is if I can get these hucards, THEN I'll invest in upgrading eithier to a modded TG or Duo for the Japanese hucards, or to a CD.

1.Bonk's Adventure
2.Bonk's Revenge
3.Bonk 3 - Bonk's Big Adventure
4.Air Zonk
5.Blazing Lazers
6.Neutopia
7.Neutopia 2
8.Alien Crush
9.Devil's Crush
10.Shockman
11.Splatterhouse
12.Ninja Spirit
13.Galaga 90
14.Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
15.Turrican
16.R-Type
17.R-Type II
18.Bloody Wolf
19.Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
20.Dungeon Explorer

(these are not in order of importance) Let me know if I can expect to have trouble locating nay of these.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

the more and more I go through this library the more and more frustrated I am about the number of games I want to play that are Japanese only hucards. Is there no passthrough device or anything? I suppose the locking bolt when you turn the system on would prevent something like that....

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

haha sure is a lot of upgrades I'll need! Kind of ironic considering what I love the most about this machine right now is actually its simplicity (that will clearly change). The cards are unimposing, even fully boxed they pack away well, the lid on the back at least somewhat reduces the wire clutter. I also chose the TG-16 because even though I am very very fond of the sega genesis I absolutely adore the simplicity of a two button interface, it makes games feel more about skill and less about button combinations to me. So it was between the TG-16, the NES, or the Master System. Even one of its faults is a turn on for me - the single controller port. It just makes the whole thing look so nice and clean. Its a very aesthetically pleasing console. Its kind of a shame about the region locked Hucards though. There are a few Japanese hucard games on here that look pretty cool, and even a couple NES games I really liked that would be great to have on the TG16.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

So the cd games are region free but not the hucards correct?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

I've played Gate of Thunder, I know it is epic. I actually liked Lords of Thunder better aesthetically though. I'm trying to buy CIB only. Thats why I picked Basketball though I knew of the three it would probably be my least favorite. It was CIB and I wanted to start off on the right foot. I absolutely love how they packaged these things. Let me take a gander at that list and tell you all the ones I know I'm excited about.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

Off the top of my head? Without looking at a least:
Bonk 1, 2, 3, air zonk, Neutopia 1+2, Fantasy Zone, Blazing Lasers, Shockman, Galaga 90, R-Type, Alien Crush, Devil Crush, Bomberman.... Trouble is I can't remember off the top of my head which titles are CD and which are Hucard so forgive me if I made any mistakes there and I likely left several out.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

At the very least, I'll be getting the hucards I really want first before bothering with the CD. I'm sure this will not deter you. lol. But look: despite what ebay might be telling you they aren't going anywhere. they will still be in circulation. Its going to be ok. I promise.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally got my TG-16!]

I definitely intend to get the CD unit. However I kind of want to collect all the Hucards first. I may change my mind but I think it would be cool to upgrade only after exhausting the hucard collections. I'm trying to reduce the amount of money I spend regularly on gaming too which was why I wanted to pick one console I really wanted to collect for and stick with it.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Finally got my TG-16!]

Kind of a pointless post but I wanted to say I haven't been here since....registering...lol, because I had none. Today I officially got my very first Turbografx-16! I fell in love with the console through the wii and knew I wanted a real one.

The console is in absolutely perfect condition for not being boxed, absolutely no scuffs or scratches. It looks brand new.

Unfortunately pickings were beyond slim for games at my local Play N' Trade. There were only three, two sports and casino kings.

I could only afford one and still be under my store credit. I went with TV Sports Basketball Stars because it was the only one that was 100% complete in box. But I'm not looking forward to collecting them all that way. So I'm OFFICIALLY a member of this community and I'm looking forward to being very involved! =D