Top 10 Turbo Games

[CrackTiger]

Wait... is there an argument going on that I'm not involved in?  That's weird.

I should get involved.  I plan on taking sides.  Whose side should I take?

The 'gays'.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Come on, folks. Why can't we be friends

We sure can!  Come on over with Joe and we'll YMCA 'til the break of dawn.  Woo-hoo! 

[turbofan1]

Whoa wth is going on here?.Heh heh heh.Sorry guys did not mean to start A ruckus,or maybe I did.No really i didn't.
If he does not like the game that`s fine.But for some reason i thought he was trying to take A cheap shot at me and few others in here who said they liked the game.And judging by his reaction,I was probably right.Besides that its Me vs The World.

[Keranu]

Come on, folks. Why can't we be friends

We sure can!  Come on over with Joe and we'll YMCA 'til the break of dawn.  Woo-hoo! 

Necromancer is on the gay's side!

[ParanoiaDragon]

Young man.....there'sth a plathe you can go, I thaid, young man...........................................in the Navy, where's my damn tools?

[OldTurboBastard]

My list could be slightly warped by nostalgia but here goes..

1) MotoRoader - there's just not much more fun than can be had than a 5 player session of moto roader. Games like this set the turbo apart from the Genesis - which always had the slightly better graphics and we all know it. The Turbo had to rely on fun.
2) Blazing Lazers- Balls to the wall shoot 'em up, plus great music
3) Ys book I & II - when this came out me and my buds could'nt wait to show off the cinematic scenes to our genesis loving buddies. Insanely good music with finger flyin' guitar solos
4) Saphire - Only played this recently on the Emu, but the amount of detail is impressive and well beyond what I thought the PCE was capable of.
5) Ninja Spirit - I remember seeing this got a 10 from one of the reviewers in EGM (paid ad??) - I was stoked at the time and it lived up to the hype
6) Psychosis - Another great shooter with beautiful graphics
7) J.B. harold murder club - Truly original game that that was a blast at the time.
Dungeon Explorer - See MotoRoader
9) R-Type - the reason I bought a slo-mo controller
10) Double Dungeons - Again probably a nostalgia pick, but I remember staying up all night numerous times trying to completely map the gigantic last level (took up like 10 sheets of graph paper)- I can almost still hear the music over and over and over and over again all night long..


Sure I missed plenty - the list is based more on memory of my turbografx owning days rather than what i've played recently using emulation

[Tablet]

Welli currently only own 8 games but i've played quite a few through emus so here i go (in no order)

- GunHed (blazing lazers)
- Bomberman '93 - its addictive...to addictive
- Sapphire - i wanted to screem "16-bit polygons!" with a good ol'lol after but i resisted...no wait.
- Ninja Spirit - any ninja that can duplicate himself and jump really high like is awesome
- Street Fighter 2' CE - Until i get my replacement the emu version will have to do
- AeroBlasters - Just great

Oh... Ok i havent played enough games to finish the list ( i have played more than 10, but ones that arent mentioned i didnt like or didnt think were good enough)

[Ceti Alpha]

These lists are always difficult because I haven't played every game on the TG/Duo, but I've played enough so I'll give it a shot. 

Note: I am a shmup fan, so my list is biased. 

1. Gate of Thunder
2. Ninja Spirit (basically a platform shmup)
3. Nexzr (Summer Carnival Special or original)
4. Ys I and II (I've only played a little, but I know I like it already  )
5. Dungeon Explorer
6. R-Type

I could put other games I've played to complete the list, but I know there are better games that I just haven't been able to play, i.e.:

7. Street Fighter II
8. Neutopia
9. Military Madness
10. Choaniki 2 (hehe I thought I would put that there to ignite that "gay flame war" again  )
10. Moto Racer MC

I've said and I'll say it again, that's a tough list to compile. I'm sure if I made that list tomorrow it would be a lot different. Though some games are top 10'ers for life. 

[geise]

Yeah these lists are always hard to make, but fun in the process (for me anyways).  These go in no particular order.

1. Ys I&II
2. Ys III
3. Gate of Thunder
4. Lords of Thunder
5. Far East of Eden Tengai Makyo II
6. Dracula X
7. Air Zonk
8. Bomberman 1
9. Override
10. Dungeon Explorer II

[Nazi NecroPhile]

....the Genesis - which always had the slightly better graphics and we all know it. The Turbo had to rely on fun....

Wrong!

[PCEngineHell]

which always had the slightly better graphics and we all know it. The Turbo had to rely on fun.

I guess if you had to compare the US market yea the Genesis had a better looking selection graphically. However if you don't just limit yourself to the US releases then the Pc-Engine comes out far ahead,esp with the cd titles,even when you trow the Sega/Mega Cd into the mix. The Pc-Engine ended up with better fighters,rpgs,shooters,and adventure titles,esp in the graphics department when Super Cd hit. The Sonic stuff was cutting edge looking in detail,but lacked the overall color quality and style/charm that something like Bonks Revenge and others had for instance provided visually. The Genesis could do the sprites,and the audio was great when handled right,but the color really lacked. It worked well enough,I guess thats what counts.

[nat]

8. Bomberman 1

Really? Have you played the other installments?

[OldTurboBastard]

which always had the slightly better graphics and we all know it. The Turbo had to rely on fun.

I guess if you had to compare the US market yea the Genesis had a better looking selection graphically. However if you don't just limit yourself to the US releases then the Pc-Engine comes out far ahead,esp with the cd titles,even when you trow the Sega/Mega Cd into the mix.

I agree some of the Super/Arcade CD titles I have checked out are pretty impressive (Dracula, LOT..etc). They even manage to pull off some pretty impressive parallax. Still, these games are the exception on the turbo rather than the rule whereas even the cheesiest games on the genny have the parallax - which really gave the games a powerful look and feel. To me it's a huge advantage - probably should have posted this in another forum......

[Turbo D]

So you think the genesis has better grafx because of parallax?  PcEngine killed the Genesis and everyone knows it.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

If parallax is the only important thing to you, then it's no surprise that you prefer the Genesis.  Looking at the whole pie though, there ain't much difference between the two systems (many Turbo games have parallax too).  Don't fixate on the one thing that the Genesis can do better than the Turbo and then toss out blanket statements about the Genny's superiority.  I could say the Turbo is better simply because it has superior color capabilities and larger sprites, but arguing specs is lame and pointless.

[OldTurboBastard]

So you think the genesis has better grafx because of parallax? 

umm....yes - parallax helps to give a game better graphics - there's no doubt about it.

[Turbo D]

what about on alteredbeast? The PcEngine version is a direct port of the arcade and is cleaner than the genesis version. The genesis version does have a parallax though. Does that make it better to you? The genesis version can't even handle the body parts being thrown into the screen when you kill the zombies.

[awack]

umm....yes - parallax helps to give a game better graphics - there's no doubt about it.

At first i didn't know where you were coming from because for me the duo has far better graphics than the genesis, i put art, detail and use of color before parallax but then i remembered a time that parallax scrolling was very important to me.

[Keranu]

So you think the genesis has better grafx because of parallax? 

umm....yes - parallax helps to give a game better graphics - there's no doubt about it.

I don't necessarily agree with that. Generally parallax looks great and lively, but there are a few cases where I think parallax can make a game look worse. Those who've read my rants on the Thunder Force series understand that I did not like some of the multi-parallax layers used in TFIII and TFIV because I felt the edges were far too rough and just made the parallax look like scrolling blocks of junk, but that's just me. An example that most people would agree on however is the TGCD version of Ys III which had really choppy scrolling in which case static backgrounds would probably look better to most people.

[Keranu]

1) MotoRoader - there's just not much more fun than can be had than a 5 player session of moto roader. Games like this set the turbo apart from the Genesis - which always had the slightly better graphics and we all know it. The Turbo had to rely on fun.

YES! Multiplayer MotoRoader is the best! Same with Battle Royale! Seriously, people overlook those games so much!

[OldTurboBastard]

YES! Multiplayer MotoRoader is the best! Same with Battle Royale! Seriously, people overlook those games so much!

I hear ya on the Battle Royale!! The one player was kinda lame but with the turbo tap and 4 friends it was a riot (no pun intended).

[Keranu]

Yeah those games definitely need to be play with others because single player isn't nearly as fun! I don't know what it is, but there is true magic in those games on multiplayer that not many other multiplayer games seem to have.

[PCEngineHell]

Altered Beast arcade lacked parallax also. The Genesis graphics were nice,but very reworked. Neither version does the arcade game justice completely,but I completely hate the arcades ending.

[OldTurboBastard]

what about on alteredbeast? The PcEngine version is a direct port of the arcade and is cleaner than the genesis version. The genesis version does have a parallax though. Does that make it better to you? The genesis version can't even handle the body parts being thrown into the screen when you kill the zombies.

Those are all good points. I guess my point is this - this first thing I noticed between the two versions is that the PC engine version did not have the parallax scrolling, right away you notice it - it affects every level. The other stuff you point out is valid, just not quite as noticeable in my book - nor does it detract as much from the graphics.

either way it's not a top 10 on either system so i'll shut up...

[nat]

But his point was that they added the parallax specifically for the Genesis port.

The arcade original didn't have any parallax, which is what the Turbo version is ported from.

You'd only notice the Turbo version didn't have it if you'd never played the arcade and only played the Genesis.

It's hard to see how that "detracts" from the game when the original game didn't have it either. 

[geise]

8. Bomberman 1

Really? Have you played the other installments?

Yeah I guess I'm weird.  I like the simplicity of it and I just have more fond memories playing the first one with my bro and friends.  I love all of them all, but Bomberman 1 I like the best.  It started the whole Bomberman craze for me.  My favorite Bomberman of all though is Saturn Bomberman.  Also the other game Overdrive in my list is wrong.  I meant to say Override.

[Obfuscate]

Seemed like a cool post to bump:

1.) Ys 1 + 2
2.) Soldier Blade
3.) Bomberman 93
4.) Dungeon Explorer 2
5.) Lords of Thunder
6.) Gate of Thunder
7.) Nexzr Summer Carnival
8.) Ys 4
9.) Rayxanber 2
10.) Dungeon Explorer

[Bardoly]

Seemed like a cool post to bump:

So, let's bump the 5-year-old thread rather than the 4-day-old thread on this board's first page here:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12498.0

 

[Obfuscate]

lol, I'm an idiot! That's what using the search function and having ADD does

[Bardoly]

lol, I'm an idiot! That's what using the search function and having ADD does

Here's your list that you posted in that thread back in August, but the TC wants them divided up by Top 10 HuCard and Top 10 Turbo CD games, so maybe you can post up your top 10 lists.

Top 30 - Turbo Grafx only games.

Soldier Blade
Dungeon Explorer 2
Lords of Thunder
Bomberman 93
Gate of Thunder
Ys I & II
Cotton
Final Lap Twin
World Class Baseball
Dungeon Explorer
Air Zonk
Dragon Slayer
Ys 3
Bonks Revenge
Cadash
Splatterhouse
John Madden Duo CD Football
Aero Blaster
Super Air Zonk
Dragons Curse
Devils Crush
World Court Tennis
Blazing Lazers
Bloody Wolf
Dead Moon
Neutopia
Bonks Adventure
Super Star Soldier
Psychosis
R-Type

[FraGMarE]

Real quick list:

1. Street Fighter II' CE
2. Akumajo Dracula Chi No Rondo
3. Gate Of Thunder
4. Ys Book 1/2
5. Lords Of Thunder
6. Ninja Spirit
7. Spriggan
8. Bonk's Revenge
9. Neo Nectaris
10. Soldier Blade

[esteban]

Real quick list:

Street Fighter II' CE
Akumajo Dracula Chi No Rondo
Gate Of Thunder
Ys Book 1/2
Lords Of Thunder
Ninja Spirit
Spriggan
Bonk's Revenge
Kaze Kiri
Soldier Blade

Fixed that for you

[FraGMarE]

Real quick list:

Street Fighter II' CE
Akumajo Dracula Chi No Rondo
Gate Of Thunder
Ys Book 1/2
Lords Of Thunder
Ninja Spirit
Spriggan
Bonk's Revenge
Kaze Kiri
Soldier Blade

Fixed that for you

Actually, I totally forgot about Neo Nectaris.  List edited.

I'd really like to find a way to fit in a few games not on my list, like Dungeon Explorer II, Neutopia 1 or 2, Aeroblasters, Devils Crush, Bomberman 93, etc.  I'd have to really sit down and think hard if i wanted to make a real top10.  If we were including SuperGrafx, as well, I'd probably try to fit Aldynes and GnG in here somewhere.  This is hard! 

[esteban]

Real quick list:

Street Fighter II' CE
Akumajo Dracula Chi No Rondo
Gate Of Thunder
Ys Book 1/2
Lords Of Thunder
Ninja Spirit
Spriggan
Bonk's Revenge
Kaze Kiri
Soldier Blade

Fixed that for you

Actually, I totally forgot about Neo Nectaris.  List edited.

I'd really like to find a way to fit in a few games not on my list, like Dungeon Explorer II, Neutopia 1 or 2, Aeroblasters, Devils Crush, Bomberman 93, etc.  I'd have to really sit down and think hard if i wanted to make a real top10.  If we were including SuperGrafx, as well, I'd probably try to fit Aldynes and GnG in here somewhere.  This is hard! 

I just get frustrated with Top 10 lists and usually don't even submit anything. I try. But too many games don't make the list. Drives me crazy. And if I'm in a shoot-em-up mood, then you can guess what games will dominate the list.

[iretrogamer]

I have never put much thought into a Top Ten Turbo list so this should be fun:

1. Bonk's Revenge - Without a doubt my #1. This was game that got me into TurboGrafx-16. My neighbor had it and the character was just so appealing to me. Bonk has since gone on to be one of my favorite series of games (even on the Super Famicom).

2. Galaga 90 - Probably my most played shooter of all time. Love the different pathways, warp zones etc. The sound effects are amazing too. So addicting.

3. Alien Crush - This game just sucked me into it's world and never let go. Love the art design obviously inspired by HR Giger. The music too is just classic Turbo.

4. Air Zonk - I remember seeing this on display at Toys R Us and wishing I had a Turbo. Picked one up by '94 and this was one of the first we got. Love that parallax scrolling! Return to this one often.

5. Legendary Axe - Should have been the pack-in game. Brilliant in many ways, although a bit short.

6. Bomberman - This game came hidden on the Gate of Thunder game and it was my first introduction to the world of Bomberman. It's one of my all-time favorite video game franchises.

7. Military Madness - So addicting. My favorite turn based strategy game on any system.

8. Cadash - This was one of my favorite arcade games growing up and the Turbo version is the best port with it's choice of all four original characters. A side scrolling Gauntlet!

9. Dragon Spirit - Before Panzer Dragoon there was Dragon Spirit! Another great shooter that I often return to.

10. Splatterhouse - What can I say? One of the first true "horror" games and it's fantastic.

Some of these change positions from time to time but that's about it!

[sirhcman]

Some of these change positions from time to time but that's about it!

All solid games! I am surprised you picked Alien Crush over Devil's Crush though. My TG-16 list wouldn't be much different at this point, I would probably bounce Air Zonk for Blazing Lazers and insert New Adventure Island for Cadash

[Gypsy]

Some of these change positions from time to time but that's about it!

All solid games! I am surprised you picked Alien Crush over Devil's Crush though. My TG-16 list wouldn't be much different at this point, I would probably bounce Air Zonk for Blazing Lazers and insert New Adventure Island for Cadash

Totally agree, very surprising. I played them in the wrong order (played DC first) so it was pretty hard for me to want to play Alien Crash after the masterpiece that is DC. I still play DC a fair bit, but right now the pinball game I've been playing the most is Lost Gladiators (SS).

[Nazi NecroPhile]

I'd take Time Cruise over both Crushes.  The bonus stages are what do it for me, especially prehistoric golf.

[Gypsy]

I still need to play that one as well as Digital Pinball Necronomicon. Both look promising.

[sirhcman]

but right now the pinball game I've been playing the most is Lost Gladiators (SS).

Good choice, I love almost all the Saturn pinball games!

[Gypsy]

Yeah it's a great game I recommend it to anyone with a Saturn that likes pinball. The really nice thing is it is a cheapy too. Less than $10 shipped all day.

[iretrogamer]

but right now the pinball game I've been playing the most is Lost Gladiators (SS).

Good choice, I love almost all the Saturn pinball games!

Ever played Kyuutenkai Fantastic Pinball?

[PukeSter]

No order. List tends to change a bit from time to time.

Bonk's revenge- best PCE platfomer after Rondo
Soldier blade- fun, sexy shooter. So is time attack and cool atmosphere
Super dodgeball- best PCE sports game, fun to kill players
Air zonk- favorite horizontal shooter, final level is legendary
Rondo of blood- self-explanatory
Salamander- pure classic, great co-op
Liquid kids- 3rd best PCE platfomer, awesome final boss
Mr heli- cute and cuddly, lovely soundtrack
Parasol stars- endless replayability, so much food
Bomberman 94- best hucard graphics, next step up for bomberman series (rouie, crystals, bagular)

I want to play blood gear, Ys IV and the Xanadu games

[Gredler]

Here's my current favorite top ten list - first that came to mind so these must be my top 10

Bonk's revenge
Blazing Lazers
TV Sports Hockey
Rondo of blood
Vigilante
Parasol Stars
Fantasy Zone
Over Ride
Legendary Axe
Pac-Land

[Gypsy]

but right now the pinball game I've been playing the most is Lost Gladiators (SS).

Good choice, I love almost all the Saturn pinball games!

Ever played Kyuutenkai Fantastic Pinball?

I had actually not heard of this game until now. Looking into it. Thanks for posting.

[sirhcman]

Ever played Kyuutenkai Fantastic Pinball?

sarumaru got me into this game, its fun! You will like it gypsy

[cr8zykuban0]

Blazing lazers
Dracula x
Lords of thunder
Sapphire
Ys 3
Street fighter 2
Bomberman 93
Monster lair
Bonks adventure
Ninja spirit

[Gypsy]

Ever played Kyuutenkai Fantastic Pinball?

sarumaru got me into this game, its fun! You will like it gypsy

Definitely looks like it. I'll be trying it for sure.

My top 10 list so far (not in order)
Soldier Blade
Devil Crash
Ys I-II
Chou Aniki
Seirei Senshi Spriggan
Cadash
PC Genjin 2
Nexzr
Puyo Puyo CD (love this series)
Gunhed/BL

I still need to play the PCE version of Winds/Lords yet, but I'm guessing it will make it onto the list once I do (looks like I have procured a copy at a decent price, but something could still go wrong, so fingers crossed). PC Denjin is another one that is high on my "to play" list.

[nopepper]

I'll play! 1 through 4 are pretty much set in stone, the rest of the list seems to vary depending on memory and mood.

1- Dracula X
2- Lords Of Thunder
3- Ys I & II
4- Gate of Thunder
5- Devils Crush
6- Dungeon Explorer
7- Legendary Axe
8- Nexzr
9- Lost Sunheart (this one just moved into my top ten)
10- Military Madness

Other favorites: New Adventure Island, Sinistron, Formation Armed F, RType, Image Fight, Bomberman 93 and 94, Download 1 and 2, Sapphire, Soldier Blade, Parodius, Gradius 1 and 2, Salamander, Legendary Axe 2, Splatterhouse, Fantasy Zone, Out Run, Space Harrier, 1943 Kai, Dungeon Explorer 2, Cotton, Daisenpu/Twin Cobra, Galaga 88/90, Sidearms, Alien Crush

Sooo many good games.

[DildoKKKobold]

1. Dungeon Explorer II
2. Dungeon Explorer
3. Neutopia II
4. Military Madness
5. Neutopia
6. Drac X
7. Shockman
8. Bloody Wolf
9. Darkwing Duck
10. Last Alert