Never Played NES

InfraMan · 05/11/2014, 10:59 AM

Xexyz! Nice choice, I've always had a soft spot for this rather weird game.

bob · 05/11/2014, 11:56 AM

FINALLY!

(i look forward to watching this one...cant right now)

JoshTurboTrollX · 05/12/2014, 03:22 PM

Xexyz has similar sound effects that are heard in Keith Courage.

_Paul · 05/17/2014, 06:32 AM

Medic_wheat · 06/03/2014, 04:38 PM

Quote from: esteban on 10/13/2013, 02:34 PM
Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/13/2013, 02:22 PMIt does seem a bit odd to be a video game fan and not play the most prolific system of the era. How do you know something is the best, without trying the other stuff?

I can't wait until you come to the conclusion the NES is your favorite system and you disown all others...
STATUS: There can be no other conclusion.

There can be only ONE!

Que Highlander theme.

synbiosfan · 06/03/2014, 10:48 PM

Quote from: Medic_wheat on 06/03/2014, 04:38 PMThere can be only ONE!

I agree

Has anyone tried the NES/Fami 400 multicart that Aliexpress has for like $7 shipped?

If not, I'll let you know what I think soon

_Paul · 08/21/2015, 01:38 PM

It's baaaaaaaaack.

sirhcman · 08/21/2015, 01:54 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/21/2015, 01:38 PMIt's baaaaaaaaack.

been waiting for this forever! thanks!!

DragonmasterDan · 08/21/2015, 02:34 PM

Quote from: synbiosfan on 06/03/2014, 10:48 PMHas anyone tried the NES/Fami 400 multicart that Aliexpress has for like $7 shipped?

If not, I'll let you know what I think soon

got a link for it?

xcrement5x · 08/21/2015, 02:53 PM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/21/2015, 02:34 PM
Quote from: synbiosfan on 06/03/2014, 10:48 PMHas anyone tried the NES/Fami 400 multicart that Aliexpress has for like $7 shipped?

If not, I'll let you know what I think soon
got a link for it?

Yeah, that sounds pretty awesome. I haven't seen synbiosfan around for a bit actually.

_Paul · 08/28/2015, 01:31 PM

esteban · 08/28/2015, 01:48 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/28/2015, 01:31 PM

This was actually one of the better LJN games. Boring, perhaps, but controls/hit detection were OK.

cjameslv · 08/28/2015, 01:54 PM

0:58 "ahh i've got crabs!" game doesnt seem that bad either. I never played Jaws but its something i think i will look for now.

Mathius · 08/28/2015, 01:57 PM

This game traumatized me when I was a kid. I'll never forgive Westone for making such a travesty.

Well maybe not. I can't stay mad at you, Westone. *hugs*

_Paul · 08/28/2015, 01:59 PM

Is what I played all there is to it? I got the feeling I might be missing 75% of the gameplay somewhere.

Mathius · 08/28/2015, 03:00 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/28/2015, 01:59 PMIs what I played all there is to it? I got the feeling I might be missing 75% of the gameplay somewhere.

All you do is travel between the two ports looking for Jaws and collecting sea shells. Once you find Jaws and wear his health down you enter the final sequence where you ram the filthy fish with your boat, which is easier said then done.

PCEngineHell · 08/28/2015, 04:08 PM

Jaws wasn't as bad as people make it out to be. Yeah the last part was a tad hard, but I mean come on, I beat the game when I was like 12. If it was really that hard I'd not have been able to do so. I think the main part of Jaws that is the problem is it is not that long. There just is not enough content in the game.

o.pwuaioc · 08/28/2015, 04:50 PM

Quote from: PCEngineHell on 08/28/2015, 04:08 PMJaws wasn't as bad as people make it out to be. Yeah the last part was a tad hard, but I mean come on, I beat the game when I was like 12. If it was really that hard I'd not have been able to do so. I think the main part of Jaws that is the problem is it is not that long. There just is not enough content in the game.

It should have been a 2600 or Colecovision game, not a Nintendo game.

esteban · 08/28/2015, 05:25 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/28/2015, 04:50 PM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 08/28/2015, 04:08 PMJaws wasn't as bad as people make it out to be. Yeah the last part was a tad hard, but I mean come on, I beat the game when I was like 12. If it was really that hard I'd not have been able to do so. I think the main part of Jaws that is the problem is it is not that long. There just is not enough content in the game.
It should have been a 2600 or Colecovision game, not a Nintendo game.

No, with variety of challenges/objectives (in shootemup scenes) and a nice overworld quest getting items...I actually like the flow of the game. The shootemup stages underwater should have had different objectives and goals (kill x fish, plant x lobster traps, rebait x hooks, dodge swarm of barracuda for x seconds, escort a baby seahorse to mommy seahorse across the screen, have scrolling full-on horizontal/vertical shooting stages, have mini-boss encounters, etc.)

o.pwuaioc · 08/28/2015, 05:32 PM

I meant as it is. It obviously could have been spruced up to be a good retro-style NES game. I don't think that was within LJN's capability, though.

esteban · 08/28/2015, 05:42 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/28/2015, 05:32 PMI meant as it is. It obviously could have been spruced up to be a good retro-style NES game. I don't think that was within LJN's capability, though.

Oh, I see—it could have been implemented as a neat 2600 game in its current form.

Yes, I agree

Mathius · 08/28/2015, 07:51 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/28/2015, 05:32 PMI meant as it is. It obviously could have been spruced up to be a good retro-style NES game. I don't think that was within LJN's capability, though.

As stated above this fish 'em up was developed by our good friends at Westone, creators of the Wonder Boy series. Shocking right!?

_Paul · 09/04/2015, 12:32 PM

esteban · 09/04/2015, 10:19 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 08/28/2015, 07:51 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/28/2015, 05:32 PMI meant as it is. It obviously could have been spruced up to be a good retro-style NES game. I don't think that was within LJN's capability, though.
As stated above this fish 'em up was developed by our good friends at Westone, creators of the Wonder Boy series. Shocking right!?

FISH-EM-UP

And...Westone? Wow. Totally below their caliber of work.

_Paul · 09/11/2015, 12:24 PM

Damon Plus · 09/18/2015, 07:29 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 08/28/2015, 07:51 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/28/2015, 05:32 PMI meant as it is. It obviously could have been spruced up to be a good retro-style NES game. I don't think that was within LJN's capability, though.
As stated above this fish 'em up was developed by our good friends at Westone, creators of the Wonder Boy series. Shocking right!?

That's some very surprising info to me. Jaws never seemed so bad as people say, just a bit too short and simple. It seems its gameplay mechanics were more akin to a 2600 game (not that they are bad, just simpler than what Nes games could have allowed to do).

Mzo · 09/22/2015, 12:03 AM

I quite like Jaws. Way too short, yeah, but still fun. It was a ripoff back then but just right at whatever it's worth now. A dollar CIB?

sirhcman · 09/22/2015, 12:05 AM

Quote from: Mzo on 09/22/2015, 12:03 AMI quite like Jaws. Way too short, yeah, but still fun. It was a ripoff back then but just right at whatever it's worth now. A dollar CIB?

CIB copies usually go for around $20 in nice condition

johnnykonami · 09/22/2015, 12:33 AM

My friend and I played Jaws as a rental one weekend. I think he was disappointed but I kinda liked it, myself. I didn't learn of the Westone connection until a few years ago, but that just adds to the charm for me. I would definitely pick it up on the cheap.

_Paul · 09/25/2015, 12:27 PM

Medic_wheat · 09/25/2015, 05:32 PM

I just picked up some games that I ah e been wanting to try for some time.

All loose for $5 a game

Legendary wings
Hogans Ally (already had but it was $5 and in better condition then my old one)
Kickle cubical
Jackle
Journey into Sillious
Shadow gate
Monster party
Thundercade (the cover art looked like G.I. Joe from the 80s had to try it out lol. Plus it was a "Sammy" game which I typically like.

Also got Kickmaster for $45. Kind of pricy for a NES game but meh. Let's go crazy.

Mathius · 09/25/2015, 05:51 PM

Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/25/2015, 05:32 PMI just picked up some games that I ah e been wanting to try for some time.

All loose for $5 a game

Legendary wings
Hogans Ally (already had but it was $5 and in better condition then my old one)
Kickle cubical
Jackle
Journey into Sillious
Shadow gate
Monster party
Thundercade (the cover art looked like G.I. Joe from the 80s had to try it out lol. Plus it was a "Sammy" game which I typically like.

Also got Kickmaster for $45. Kind of pricy for a NES game but meh. Let's go crazy.

I've been after Kickmaster for a while but then the collectards sniffed it out and drove the price up. $45 is a good deal nowadays.

Medic_wheat · 09/25/2015, 05:58 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 09/25/2015, 05:51 PM
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/25/2015, 05:32 PMI just picked up some games that I ah e been wanting to try for some time.

All loose for $5 a game

Legendary wings
Hogans Ally (already had but it was $5 and in better condition then my old one)
Kickle cubical
Jackle
Journey into Sillious
Shadow gate
Monster party
Thundercade (the cover art looked like G.I. Joe from the 80s had to try it out lol. Plus it was a "Sammy" game which I typically like.

Also got Kickmaster for $45. Kind of pricy for a NES game but meh. Let's go crazy.
I've been after Kickmaster for a while but then the collectards sniffed it out and drove the price up. $45 is a good deal nowadays.

It was? I am blissfully unaware of some of the more pricy NES games apart from you little damsons and flint stones dinosore peek level stupid asking prices.

Unfortunately I think all I have left to pick up on the NES on my want list are the pricyer games.

I think the only "cheap" BES games still on the list is Mike Tysons Punch out, base wars, power blade, adventure island III, and uninvited.

The rest

Little Samson
Rescue Rangers 2
Bonk (shitty conspired to the Tg-16 and not a desperate need for anything over $10)
Power Blade 2
Fire n ice
Krion Conquest
Bubble Bobble 2
Both flintstone games
Mighty Final Fight
Panic Resturant

I think that's it.

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VenomMacbeth · 11/04/2015, 02:16 PM

Quote from: guest on 11/04/2015, 01:01 PM

I've been meaning to get the Famicom version of this. Natsume made some pretty awesome games for the FC; I actually like this game a little better than Ninja Ryukenden.

_Paul · 11/11/2015, 01:00 PM

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Groover · 11/23/2015, 09:47 PM

These videos are nice. Interesting choices so far. How are you playing these and capturing the video? Emulator or real hardware. If real hardware whats the setup?

_Paul · 11/25/2015, 01:50 PM

Quote from: Groover on 11/23/2015, 09:47 PMThese videos are nice. Interesting choices so far. How are you playing these and capturing the video? Emulator or real hardware. If real hardware whats the setup?

Emulator. If I had real hardware they wouldn't be genuine first time plays.

Mathius · 11/25/2015, 02:03 PM

You need to get a NES, Paul. Just sayin'

_Paul · 11/25/2015, 02:15 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 11/25/2015, 02:03 PMYou need to get a NES, Paul. Just sayin'

Not while there are still PCE games to buy

MNKyDeth · 11/25/2015, 02:47 PM

Oh man, Deadly Towers lol. I actually remember beating that game.

It is a terrible game but I was extremely determined in my youth.

Mathius · 11/25/2015, 08:26 PM

Quote from: guest on 11/25/2015, 02:15 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 11/25/2015, 02:03 PMYou need to get a NES, Paul. Just sayin'
Not while there are still PCE games to buy

I figured you owned them all by now haha!

in99flames · 11/25/2015, 08:35 PM

I just stumbled on this thread......i am very happy youre playing NES. i did not read through the 25 pages entirely....but please...play these 2: Excitebike. And a personal favorite....Balloon Fight! Balloon fight is simple....but very challenging. I always had fun with it.

wilykat · 12/02/2015, 10:16 AM

Quote from: MNKyDeth on 11/25/2015, 02:47 PMOh man, Deadly Towers lol. I actually remember beating that game.

It is a terrible game but I was extremely determined in my youth.

I never did properly beat the game. I used the old password hack changing the first 2 letters FE or EF to get powerful boost so I could do all 7 bells and finish it. I really need to do this proper one day, exploring various hidden dungeons and buying powerups the slow way.