Best cheap PC Engine Hu Cards?

[Mathius]

Hey all! It's been a while since I have posted, so it's good to be back.

I am receiving a PC Engine converter soon, and since I paid a pretty penny for it, I am wondering what are the best cheap PC Engine Hu Cards? Even though it isn't inexpensive I am definitely going to get Ninja Gaiden next pay period. But, I would like to get something to play in the meantime. Any help, friends? Thanks!

[jperryss]

Download ($10 or less) is a fun shooter. Great engrish also.

[Mathius]

Download ($10 or less) is a fun shooter. Great engrish also.

Download! I forgot about that game! Thanks jperryss

[Mathius]

Any other suggestions???

[Nazi NecroPhile]

In no particular order: Spin Pair, Aoi Blink, Street Fighter II, Image Fight, Bomberman '94, and Hatris (screw the haters!).

[Mathius]

In no particular order: Spin Pair, Aoi Blink, Street Fighter II, Image Fight, Bomberman '94, and Hatris (screw the haters!).

Thanks NecroPhile! Long time no see, man! I just made an offer for Aoi Blink, and Image Fight looks awesome!

[rag-time4]

In no particular order: Spin Pair, Aoi Blink, Street Fighter II, Image Fight, Bomberman '94, and Hatris (screw the haters!).

In order: Image Fight, Aoi Blink, Hatris, Spin Pair, Street Fighter II', Bomberman '94 (sorry to censor the italics)

[TR0N]

Son Son II 

[Mathius]

Son Son II 

Is anything like the first arcade Son Son?

[Mathius]

In no particular order: Spin Pair, Aoi Blink, Street Fighter II, Image Fight, Bomberman '94, and Hatris (screw the haters!).

In order: Image Fight, Aoi Blink, Hatris, Spin Pair, Street Fighter II', Bomberman '94 (sorry to censor the italics)

Ha! Thanks

[nat]

No. Nothing like it, except they both feature the same main character.

[Mathius]

No. Nothing like it, except they both feature the same main character.

Is it a traditional platformer? (pant, pant)

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Is it a traditional platformer? (pant, pant)

Yep, with lots of hunting around for hidden goodies.  Check it out at The Brothers Duomazov.

[Mathius]

Is it a traditional platformer? (pant, pant)

Yep, with lots of hunting around for hidden goodies.  Check it out at The Brothers Duomazov.

Sweet!! Sounds like my kind of game.

[greedostick]

The guy who mentioned download is smart. Also fun and cheap...

New Zeland Story
Dragon Egg
Circus Lido
Lengedary Axe, also in eng.
Shockman, also in eng, jp version is Shubibinman
Adventure Island (this is actually dragons curse on the tg16)
Bikkuriman World... I think. This is a arcade port of wonder boy in monster land.

And even though this is a CD game. I always recommend Dynastic Hero since the eng version is near extinct. Some of the best gaming goodness on the turbo. One of my fav's of all time.

[Mathius]

The guy who mentioned download is smart. Also fun and cheap...

New Zeland Story
Dragon Egg
Circus Lido
Lengedary Axe, also in eng.
Shockman, also in eng, jp version is Shubibinman
Adventure Island (this is actually dragons curse on the tg16)
Bikkuriman World... I think. This is a arcade port of wonder boy in monster land.

And even though this is a CD game. I always recommend Dynastic Hero since the eng version is near extinct. Some of the best gaming goodness on the turbo. One of my fav's of all time.

Thanks for the list. I already own Legendary Axe on the Turbo, and since Dynastic Hero is ungodly expensive I went ahead and downloaded it for Virtual Console. However, Dragon's Egg looks like a winner Also, I just found a copy of Download and can't wait for it to get here!!

[greedostick]

Dragon Egg is a winner. Only complaint is it may be a little too easy. Circus Lido is a winner also, if you like obscure puzzle games.

[Tatsujin]

Genji Tsuushin Agedama

[Mathius]

Genji Tsuushin Agedama

You know, I just happened to be looking at this game on the PC Engine Bible today. It's a platformer...and I love me some good 'ole platformin.'

Also, Mr. Tatsujin, I will always take serious consideration for any opinions you have on anything PC Engine. You directed me last year to my very first PCE purchase in the form of Spriggan. I will never forget that, my friend.

[nectarsis]

Genji Tsuushin Agedama

Seconded..one of my faves.  I also can't suggest Son Son II highly enough...one of the best hueys around.

Override
Marchen Maze
Hana Taaka Daka! (not the cheapest, but sweet game)
Gekisha Boy  (same)

[Mathius]

Genji Tsuushin Agedama

Seconded..one of my faves.  I also can't suggest Son Son II highly enough...one of the best hueys around.

Override
Marchen Maze
Hana Taaka Daka! (not the cheapest, but sweet game)
Gekisha Boy  (same)

Just made a deal on Genji Tsuushin Agedama. And, Son Son II is in my near future. Thanks guys for all your suggestions.

[esteban]

Not sure about prices these days, but I believe these are cheap:

Winner is you:
GOMOLA SPEED (I love it, one of the most underappreciated games)



If you are like me (these games are not universally appreciated):
CYBERCORE (Sounds like you enjoy shoot-em-ups, this is a decent one--not spectacular--but I love the music and, and, I love the bugs. Sure, it could be a better game, but it's cheap!)
SPACE INVADERS (I like the "updated" version on this... of course, it you are sick of/not interested in Space Invaders, steer clear)


Beware of what the masses say:
RASTAN SAGA II (It truly is a crappy game, but, if you are like me, it might burrow its way into your heart. Like a parasite, I suppose. Give it a chance, there is some good masochism in this game.)
ROCK-ON (Another game--horizontal R-type-esque shooter--that is condemned for being a steaming pile of garbage. However, I found it somewhat addictive...I kept wanting to "get a bit farther, next time" and playing it and playing it.)

[Mathius]

Not sure about prices these days, but I believe these are cheap:

Winner is you:
GOMOLA SPEED (I love it, one of the most underappreciated games)



If you are like me (these games are not universally appreciated):
CYBERCORE (Sounds like you enjoy shoot-em-ups, this is a decent one--not spectacular--but I love the music and, and, I love the bugs. Sure, it could be a better game, but it's cheap!)
SPACE INVADERS (I like the "updated" version on this... of course, it you are sick of/not interested in Space Invaders, steer clear)


Beware of what the masses say:
RASTAN SAGA II (It truly is a crappy game, but, if you are like me, it might burrow its way into your heart. Like a parasite, I suppose. Give it a chance, there is some good masochism in this game.)
ROCK-ON (Another game--horizontal R-type-esque shooter--that is condemned for being a steaming pile of garbage. However, I found it somewhat addictive...I kept wanting to "get a bit farther, next time" and playing it and playing it.)

Wow! Thanks for your detailed thoughts on these games. Most appreciated.

[Mathius]

Just received Download today!!! Got to play it for about 5 seconds before I had to go to work. But, from what I saw all I have to say is...WOW!!!!!

[jperryss]

Just received Download today!!! Got to play it for about 5 seconds before I had to go to work. But, from what I saw all I have to say is...WOW!!!!!

My favorite $8 huey.

[Mathius]

Just received Download today!!! Got to play it for about 5 seconds before I had to go to work. But, from what I saw all I have to say is...WOW!!!!!

My favorite $8 huey.

My favorite $15 huey

[Mathius]

Not sure about prices these days, but I believe these are cheap:

Winner is you:
GOMOLA SPEED (I love it, one of the most underappreciated games)



If you are like me (these games are not universally appreciated):
CYBERCORE (Sounds like you enjoy shoot-em-ups, this is a decent one--not spectacular--but I love the music and, and, I love the bugs. Sure, it could be a better game, but it's cheap!)
SPACE INVADERS (I like the "updated" version on this... of course, it you are sick of/not interested in Space Invaders, steer clear)


Beware of what the masses say:
RASTAN SAGA II (It truly is a crappy game, but, if you are like me, it might burrow its way into your heart. Like a parasite, I suppose. Give it a chance, there is some good masochism in this game.)
ROCK-ON (Another game--horizontal R-type-esque shooter--that is condemned for being a steaming pile of garbage. However, I found it somewhat addictive...I kept wanting to "get a bit farther, next time" and playing it and playing it.)

Thanks esteban. Didn't know about some of these PCE titles. However, I am very familiar with Rastan Saga II, and it's a stinker IMO.

[esteban]

Thanks esteban. Didn't know about some of these PCE titles. However, I am very familiar with Rastan Saga II, and it's a stinker IMO.

Yes, it is a stinker. Truly. But my love affair with Rastan Saga II began a mere 4 years ago, and I haven't regretted it.

Play the great games first. Then give Rastan Saga II a second (and third) chance.

[Mathius]

Thanks esteban. Didn't know about some of these PCE titles. However, I am very familiar with Rastan Saga II, and it's a stinker IMO.

Yes, it is a stinker. Truly. But my love affair with Rastan Saga II began a mere 4 years ago, and I haven't regretted it.

Play the great games first. Then give Rastan Saga II a second (and third) chance.

I will give it some thought

As long as I can get my freakin' Mirai converter to work, I will dive deeper into the PCE Hu Card library. That thing( or the game I am trying it on) is making my hairline recede!!!!!!

[VestCunt]

Most of these are under $30; none were released on the TG16:

Bomberman 94
Battle Load Runner
Kunio's Soccer
Ninja Gaiden
Street Fighter 2
Space Invaders
"Bubble Bobble 4" (side scroller, can't remember real name right now)  Edit:  Liquid Kids
Wonderboy in Monster Land
Nekketsu koko Dodgeball
Final Soldier
Out Run
Moto Roader 2
SCI
Power Drift
Shinobi
Don Doko Don
Tiger Heli
Power League 4 (more megabits than World Class BB, more English than Power League '93)

[Mathius]

Most of these are under $30; none were released on the TG16:

Bomberman 94
Battle Load Runner
Kunio's Soccer
Ninja Gaiden
Street Fighter 2
Space Invaders
"Bubble Bobble 4" (side scroller, can't remember real name right now)  Edit:  Liquid Kids
Wonderboy in Monster Land
Nekketsu koko Dodgeball
Final Soldier
Out Run
Moto Roader 2
SCI
Power Drift
Shinobi
Don Doko Don
Tiger Heli
Power League 4 (more megabits than World Class BB, more English than Power League '93)

Thanks for the list! I have Ninja Gaiden on the way. Couldn't find it under $30 though

[jperryss]

Thanks for the list! I have Ninja Gaiden on the way. Couldn't find it under $30 though

Don't feel bad, I couldn't either.

[Mathius]

Thanks for the list! I have Ninja Gaiden on the way. Couldn't find it under $30 though

Don't feel bad, I couldn't either.

Oh well, I played the NES version to death when I was younger, and after seeing Chris Bucci's review of the PCE version I just had to get it.

[Mathius]

I thought I would bump this thread I made earlier this year for some of the new guys to read through. It's very helpful for people just starting out buying and playing PC Engine titles.

I still haven't bought Son Son II, but I will...oh, I will!