Last NES game you played?

MrFlutterPie · 03/23/2013, 02:41 PM

The last game I played was Super C.

Made it to Level 5. I'm hoping I can beat it soon.

retroguy · 04/01/2013, 11:30 AM

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.

DragonmasterDan · 04/01/2013, 11:49 AM

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.

retroguy · 04/01/2013, 12:13 PM

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.

Mathius · 04/01/2013, 03:17 PM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 04/01/2013, 11:49 AM
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.

My 72-pin is pretty damn tight. At least it works on the first try most times as long as the cart is clean.

turbokon · 04/01/2013, 03:41 PM

I play my nes on occasion but the last game I played on it was castlevania III.

EvilEvoIX · 04/02/2013, 01:13 AM

Mega man 3. The music alone is worth the torment.

esteban · 04/02/2013, 07:22 AM

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.

bob · 04/02/2013, 07:47 AM

Quote from: retroguy on 04/01/2013, 11:30 AM
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.

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.

DragonmasterDan · 04/02/2013, 08:11 AM

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.

fraggore · 04/02/2013, 08:41 AM

Gradius on the famicom good game but. The shoot sound is dame high pitch.

MrFlutterPie · 04/02/2013, 01:03 PM

The last NES game I played was GI Joe Atlantis Factor. Picked it up yesterday.

retroguy · 04/05/2013, 09:18 AM

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!!!!!!!!

jperryss · 04/05/2013, 11:20 AM

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.

Arkhan Asylum · 04/05/2013, 12:07 PM

Bayou Billy. Motherfuckers!

bob · 04/05/2013, 12:25 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/05/2013, 12:07 PMBayou Billy. Motherfuckers!

With gun i hope.

Arkhan Asylum · 04/05/2013, 01:51 PM

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.

retroguy · 04/05/2013, 02:17 PM

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?

jperryss · 04/05/2013, 02:41 PM

Quote from: retroguy on 04/05/2013, 02:17 PM
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?

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

retroguy · 04/05/2013, 03:01 PM

Quote from: jperryss on 04/05/2013, 02:41 PM
Quote from: retroguy on 04/05/2013, 02:17 PM
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?
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!

esadajr · 04/18/2013, 10:20 AM

I only tried the Yobo FC game console. After the second game, two pins came loose. Never tried a clone again.

Duo_R · 04/18/2013, 12:03 PM

That Famicom Splatterhouse game

JoshTurboTrollX · 04/18/2013, 12:51 PM

Elevator Action!!

futureman2000 · 04/18/2013, 01:23 PM

Popeye

Arkhan Asylum · 04/18/2013, 02:09 PM

Bayou Birry, again.

I forgot how fun that game is.

CGQuarterly · 04/18/2013, 02:40 PM

NES Open Tournament Golf.

Chris

MrFlutterPie · 04/18/2013, 02:51 PM

Contra!

Arkhan Asylum · 04/18/2013, 02:56 PM

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.

CGQuarterly · 04/19/2013, 02:13 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/18/2013, 02:56 PM
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.

Yeah, I don't care for golf, but I love golf-based video games. Go figure...

Chris

esteban · 04/20/2013, 12:52 AM

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.

retroguy · 04/20/2013, 10:57 AM

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.

esteban · 04/20/2013, 12:45 PM

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.

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.

* 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.

Mathius · 04/20/2013, 03:48 PM

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.

bob · 04/20/2013, 05:52 PM

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.

fraggore · 04/22/2013, 05:48 AM

Mario open golf is in my famicom at the moment i am liking it good fun but its getting hard ohh er.

bob · 04/22/2013, 10:23 PM

Iron Tank. I can't stop running people over.

esteban · 04/23/2013, 03:16 AM

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.

Nando · 04/23/2013, 03:07 PM

Famicom Akumajou Densetsu - Castlevania 3 - THE SOUND, OMG THE SOUND!!!

bob · 05/10/2013, 10:18 AM

Xexyz. Good platformer, shewtie mix. And from our beloved Hudson, of course.

Tatsujin · 05/10/2013, 10:43 AM

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

roflmao · 05/10/2013, 11:26 AM

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.

JoshTurboTrollX · 05/10/2013, 11:41 AM

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?

CGQuarterly · 05/10/2013, 11:51 AM

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

bob · 05/10/2013, 12:32 PM

One game i have always wanted to try is Little Nemo. Heard thats a good platformer.

CGQuarterly · 05/10/2013, 02:33 PM

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

esteban · 05/11/2013, 07:47 AM

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.

CGQuarterly · 05/11/2013, 06:48 PM

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.

roflmao · 05/11/2013, 08:41 PM

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.

esteban · 05/12/2013, 05:52 PM

Gun.Smoke is loved.

Nando · 05/13/2013, 03:47 PM

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.

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Last NES game you played?