Your favorite non PCE Hudson game

PunkCryborg · 10/23/2011, 05:42 AM

They made so many awesome games for so many systems. What is your favorite? What should have had a PCE release?

Mine would be Bulk Slash on Saturn. Imagine if this had a PCFX release with anime cut scenes in between levels! It would've been one of the best releases for it! It's great on the Saturn though. I'm not usually into 3d games like this but this one is so much fun. I've probably played this more than any other Saturn game. I just can't beat the final boss yet!

TR0N · 10/23/2011, 05:55 AM

CrackTiger · 10/23/2011, 11:13 AM

If TM/FEOE The Apocalypse IV or PCE ports don't count, then Saturn Bomberman.

Opethian · 10/23/2011, 06:42 PM

and

fo sho

PunkCryborg · 10/23/2011, 07:12 PM

Any Dino Riki fans out there? This one is a pretty fun prehistoric shooter thats they same style as Elemental Master.

TheClash603 · 10/23/2011, 07:59 PM

Saturn Bomberman is the best Bomberman, thus the best non-pce Hudson game.

roflmao · 10/23/2011, 09:26 PM

I know I said earlier in a post I wasn't crazy about Saturn Bomberman, but I must have been on crack at the time. It has since become one of my favorite Saturn titles (if not my favorite). The bosses in that game are freaking HARD though! I don't know about many other Hudson non-PCE games, so I think Saturn Bomberman would get my vote.

It looks like they are also responsible for the Mario Party series, and I've loved the ones I've played so they make a close second.

Lilgrafx · 10/23/2011, 10:29 PM

I've had a really good time playing through Super Adventure Island 2 lately so I'll go with that.

Arkhan Asylum · 10/24/2011, 08:47 AM

Dino Riki and Xexyz for me ,all the way!

VestCunt · 10/24/2011, 07:01 PM

Funny, I just bought Dino Riki for $2 at HPB yesterday. Good, but jumping over puddles gets annoying.

Otherwise, I haven't played many Hudson games on other systems unless the franchise extends to the TG16 (i.e. Bomberman, Bonk, and Adventure Island).

Arkhan Asylum · 10/25/2011, 08:27 AM

Dino Riki is great. I like watching his noodley arms when he gets hit.

thrush · 10/26/2011, 04:14 PM

My choice is not really in the running as Hudson has many objectively better games, but for purely personal-taste reasons I still really love Milon's Secret Castle.

Senshi · 10/26/2011, 04:35 PM

Its not my favorite but one that I really like that not many people mention is Gain Ground SX. I like its variety in levels and characters and the strategy behind it.

ccovell · 10/27/2011, 09:46 AM

Quote from: Senshi on 10/26/2011, 04:35 PM...not many people mention is Gain Ground SX.

But... this is a PCE game (and a conversion of a Sega one at that)... it goes against the topic. Are you thinking of some other game, perhaps?

SignOfZeta · 10/27/2011, 12:36 PM

I'm going to have to go with Bomberman SS. The Apocalypse IV is pretty damned great though.

PunkCryborg · 10/27/2011, 01:15 PM

Quote from: SignOfZeta on 10/27/2011, 12:36 PMI'm going to have to go with Bomberman SS. The Apocalypse IV is pretty damned great though.

A translation patch would be incredible for Apocalypse! There is an English walkthrough but don't know if I could devote the time to a game like that with a only a walkthrough. The cut-scenes and style make me drool though.

machomadness · 10/28/2011, 02:51 AM

Mine has to be tied between Adventures of Dino-Riki and Adventure Island for the NES. Dino-Riki and I have a love-hate relationship. MAN! I feel like digging out my old review tapes and upping them to YouTube. Simply hilarious as I look back on it. A piece of advice: Turbo fire is not only recommended, it's ENCOURAGED!

DragonmasterDan · 10/28/2011, 06:47 AM

Quote from: elabit on 10/27/2011, 01:15 PMA translation patch would be incredible for Apocalypse! There is an English walkthrough but don't know if I could devote the time to a game like that with a only a walkthrough. The cut-scenes and style make me drool though.

That game has a ton of voice acting as well, it would be hard to patch without finding some way to either re-dub it or add subtitles. I played through that a decade or so ago and was very impressed, some really fantastic art, Hudson and Red Company did such a great job with it. I've not played the PSP port of it though, I suppose at some point I should pick it up.

Just on a side note, I agree with Black Tigers assessment wholeheartedly.

Digi.k · 10/28/2011, 09:29 AM

I really should buy bulk slash someday before I completely forget about it..

All sega saturn games:
Saturn Bomberman
Bomberman Fight
Tengai Makyou IV

blueraven · 10/28/2011, 09:18 PM

Xexyz

Senshi · 10/29/2011, 12:27 AM

Quote from: ccovell on 10/27/2011, 09:46 AM
Quote from: Senshi on 10/26/2011, 04:35 PM...not many people mention is Gain Ground SX.
But... this is a PCE game (and a conversion of a Sega one at that)... it goes against the topic. Are you thinking of some other game, perhaps?

rolf...i totally dyslexified the title of the thread in my head...

Put me down for Adventure Island II on the NES.

csgx1 · 10/29/2011, 03:17 AM

Haven't played too many non PCE Hudson games. I wasn't too impressed with Super Bonk 1 & 2 for snes.

Got to go with Saturn Bomberman. Also Ninja Five-O for GBA is a fun game.

thrush · 10/29/2011, 12:08 PM

Quote from: Senshi on 10/29/2011, 12:27 AMPut me down for Adventure Island II on the NES.

I also really like that one.

PunkCryborg · 02/26/2012, 10:05 PM

Wow I just got Jackie Chan on NES and it is AWESOME! This is now one of my top 10 NES games. The platforming is great, the levels are challenging and diverse and is very Hudsony. Like some levels are like Monster Lair and scrolling. The sprites are nice and big, almost looks like a PCE game. Also has excellent music.

futureman2000 · 02/26/2012, 10:13 PM

I'll go with Saturn Bomberman as well. I've only played the single-player once or twice- The multiplayer is where it's at. I just picked it up a year or so ago, and was shocked that it offered a widescreen mode.

Keranu · 02/26/2012, 10:34 PM

I like Bomberman 2 on NES.

burn_654 · 02/26/2012, 11:58 PM

Can totally vouch for Bulk Slash, that game is a lot of fun. The control scheme (and some of the graphics) remind me of Megaman Legends only arcadey. It's not super-deep but it's very satisfying.

It's hard to go wrong with the Bomberman series on or off the PCE, for non-PCE my votes go to Saturn Bomberman and Super Bomberman 3 for super famicom.

Super Bomberman 3's not a common response but - I had looked into it when I didn't have any PC Engine stuff, but had fallen in love with Bomberman '94 when I emulated it. Super Bomberman 3 is the closest thing to a sfc release of '94 for multi, it's basically a remix of '94 in terms of powerups, level themes, characters and the like. A good choice I think. Also Kangaroos.

esteban · 02/27/2012, 12:09 AM

All the Adventure Island games (NES, GB, SNES) range from decent to superb, but my FAVORITE non-PCE Hudson game is definitely ~~Bloody Roar~~ FAXANADU!

Oh, wait, what about Hudson's other games?

Hmmm....

burn_654 · 02/27/2012, 01:09 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hudson_Soft_games
I'm not sure how complete it is but it's a start.

Jogging my memory...Binary Land for famicom was very creative and fun. Check it out!

I had no idea the Pokemon Trading Card games were made by them...I haven't tried them but heard good things.

BigusSchmuck · 02/27/2012, 04:32 PM

Should have had Dragon Quest on the PCE. Enough said.

Turbotracks · 02/27/2012, 06:17 PM

Faxanadu!!!!!!!!! One of my all time favorite games! Hudson, Falcom, side story of Xanadu, what's not to like?!

bust3dstr8 · 02/27/2012, 09:45 PM

HAGANE

guyjin · 02/27/2012, 10:18 PM

Saturn Bomberman is the correct answer.

I wanted to like XEXYZ, but I never did quite 'get it'. it feels like it's unfinished.

Starfighter · 02/28/2012, 02:52 PM

I liked Calling on the Wii. It was by no means great, but it had a nice thing going now and then.

esteban · 03/03/2012, 04:33 PM

Quote from: Turbotracks on 02/27/2012, 06:17 PMFaxanadu!!!!!!!!! One of my all time favorite games! Hudson, Falcom, side story of Xanadu, what's not to like?!

Precisely. The lack of support for Faxanadu here is troubling.

I fear that folks here actually preferred Bloody Roar.

Quote from: Starfighter on 02/28/2012, 02:52 PMI liked Calling on the Wii. It was by no means great, but it had a nice thing going now and then.

I received a few emails promoting this game, but how was I to trust a company that was pushing so hard to promote Deca Sports?

Starfighter · 03/04/2012, 04:53 AM

Quote from: esteban on 03/03/2012, 04:33 PMPrecisely. The lack of support for Faxanadu here is troubling.

I would also go for Faxanadu if I had played it more. I tried it out and then put it in the shelf "for later". It's been six years now and that "later" has evidently not come yet.

esteban · 03/04/2012, 09:01 AM

Quote from: Starfighter on 03/04/2012, 04:53 AM
Quote from: esteban on 03/03/2012, 04:33 PMPrecisely. The lack of support for Faxanadu here is troubling.
I would also go for Faxanadu if I had played it more. I tried it out and then put it in the shelf "for later". It's been six years now and that "later" has evidently not come yet.

Turn off Twisted Metal Green Sweat and power up your Famicom. Or NES. Whatever. Just do it. Faxanadu, for all its flaws, is a great game.

Starfighter · 03/04/2012, 10:26 AM

Quote from: esteban on 03/04/2012, 09:01 AMTurn off Twisted Metal Green Sweat and power up your Famicom. Or NES. Whatever. Just do it. Faxanadu, for all its flaws, is a great game.

Haha, I wish I could! I can try it out next week.

PunkCryborg · 03/04/2012, 12:28 PM

Quote from: esteban on 03/04/2012, 09:01 AMTurn off Twisted Metal Green Sweat and power up your Famicom. Or NES. Whatever. Just do it. Faxanadu, for all its flaws, is a great game.

Think Ill play my copy tonight when I'm gaming with my friend. I remember playing it when I was a kid and hating it so that means I'll probably like it now.

CrackTiger · 03/04/2012, 07:23 PM

Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/27/2012, 04:32 PMShould have had Dragon Quest on the PCE. Enough said.

Hudson one-upped Enix by making the Tengai Makyou series with Red.

Tatsujin · 03/04/2012, 08:18 PM

None.

turbokon · 03/04/2012, 10:11 PM

I can't think of any for me.

Tatsujin · 03/04/2012, 10:26 PM

True OBEY doesnt allow it!

Ninja Spirit · 03/11/2012, 06:35 PM

Quote from: bust3dstr8 on 02/27/2012, 09:45 PMHAGANE

Imagine if Hagane was a PCE Arcade Card game.....oh man I could just hear its music rearranged!

Turbotracks · 03/11/2012, 09:11 PM

Nice to see some Faxanadu support, and some revisiting of the game. My wife said Bloody Roar Primal Fury (I did enjoy it), and she hasn't gamed regularly since the NES held #1. Just had to throw that out there.

turbokon · 03/11/2012, 09:36 PM

Quote from: guyjin on 02/27/2012, 10:18 PMSaturn Bomberman is the correct answer.

I wanted to like XEXYZ, but I never did quite 'get it'. it feels like it's unfinished.

I picked up XEXYZ from a local game shop recently. What caught my eye was the Hudson Soft logo. Was expecting a shooter instead it was some kind of bad keith courage knock off. Maybe I didn't gave it enough time.

PunkCryborg · 03/11/2012, 10:23 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 03/11/2012, 09:36 PM
Quote from: guyjin on 02/27/2012, 10:18 PMSaturn Bomberman is the correct answer.

I wanted to like XEXYZ, but I never did quite 'get it'. it feels like it's unfinished.
I picked up XEXYZ from a local game shop recently. What caught my eye was the Hudson Soft logo. Was expecting a shooter instead it was some kind of bad keith courage knock off. Maybe I didn't gave it enough time.

Xexyz is a pretty good NES game and it probably came out before Keith. Might want to give it another go.

geise · 03/12/2012, 09:18 AM

I would have to say Saturn Bomberman would be my favorite non pce husdon game. Close behind would be Kabuki Klash on Neo Geo.

Turbotracks · 03/12/2012, 09:49 AM

Kabuki Klash! Good call!

soop · 03/12/2012, 10:51 AM

I would have to go for a Bomberman title. Not sure which one, and there are some I haven't played, but to me, Bomberman is the pinnacle of multiplayer gaming. I usually carry around 4 GBAs and Bomberman tournament, which is perhaps the ultimate.

Everyone has their own screen, multiple maps, full colour, and you can take it and play it anywhere. When I play 2 player with the CPU filling in the last 2 spots that's fun, but when I get 3-4 people, I think it's some of the most fun I've had playing games.