What Turbo game are you currently playing?

[pixeljunkie]

I played a fair amount of Exile [which I am playing through again] and Dragon Egg. I was a little disappointed in Dragon Egg.

[Obfuscate]

W-Ring - Meh, not as good as I hoped.

[geise]

What don't you like about W-Ring?  I was thinking about picking it up soon.

[esteban]

What don't you like about W-Ring?  I was thinking about picking it up soon.

I was looking forward to W-Ring, too.

[Obfuscate]

Re: W-Ring

It's not that it is horrible, and others may like it but for me everything was just average. Average graphics, average sound, average gameplay, nothing special about level design, bosses are average to below average, there are 5 weapons but none are that cool and one overpowers every boss. There are a couple sort of cool spots but I was looking forward to the game and wasn't really impressed.

[Nando]

I've been playing Ninja Spirit the past 2 days. I'm stuck on the last part before the final boss. I just can't seem to figure out the pattern while free falling. I keep getting impaled by swords !!!

As soon as you go off the cliff, move to the left.  It still takes a bit of air dancing at first, but you'll get to an area near the left wall that is clear all the way down.

EDIT: Here's a video I recorded a little while back that shows the level. This starts right at the cliff jump:

what does the text at the very beginning read?

[awack]

Re: W-Ring

It's not that it is horrible, and others may like it but for me everything was just average. Average graphics, average sound, average gameplay, nothing special about level design, bosses are average to below average, there are 5 weapons but none are that cool and one overpowers every boss. There are a couple sort of cool spots but I was looking forward to the game and wasn't really impressed.

Completely agree.

[esteban]

Re: W-Ring

It's not that it is horrible, and others may like it but for me everything was just average. Average graphics, average sound, average gameplay, nothing special about level design, bosses are average to below average, there are 5 weapons but none are that cool and one overpowers every boss. There are a couple sort of cool spots but I was looking forward to the game and wasn't really impressed.

Completely agree.

I tried this game years ago via emulation I but don't remember a thing about it now.

It is Le Sad to hear it is so helplessly mediocre.

[VenomMacbeth]

How do you guys feel about Final Blaster?  It smells a bit of mediocrity, but I dunno...something about it appeals to me...

[esteban]

How do you guys feel about Final Blaster?  It smells a bit of mediocrity, but I dunno...something about it appeals to me...

I like it. It has many generic aspects to it, but it isn't a cakewalk and certainly isn't an "overexposed" title that everyone has played (so you feel like you're unearthing levels that time has forgotten...even by shoot-em-up fans).

It grows on you.

Of course, keep in mind that Armed Formation F/Armed F Formation/F Armed/FArmed also grew on me (I like the stupid game).

They share many parallels (some moments of "inspiration", if we are being nice, but a majority of each game features totally generic mechanics/enemies/AI/etc.)

Yet, despite this mediocrity of presentation, you keep going back and want to get a little bit further, and then they start growing on you...

[geise]

How do you guys feel about Final Blaster?  It smells a bit of mediocrity, but I dunno...something about it appeals to me...

If it appeals to you that's all that matters.  I (along with punk) like Energy.  Others hate it, but if you find something you think you might like and it's cheap go for it.  You can always sell it latter if it's not your cup of tea.

[pixeljunkie]

I've found that even some of the turds of the PCE/TG16 library I find some redeeming qualities in...enough to keep them.

That said, I am determined to complete Tale Spin lately. Read: masochist

[VenomMacbeth]

Speaking of "turds"... I played a bit of Samurai Ghost yesterday.  Damn, I wish I could play that game on the normal difficulty setting.  I get to the level where you have to outrun the lava & usually die there, or the level after.  It's a shame, as some of the later boss fights are really cool.

[esteban]

I've found that even some of the turds of the PCE/TG16 library I find some redeeming qualities in...enough to keep them.

That said, I am determined to complete Tale Spin lately. Read: masochist

Tale Spin.

One of these days I'll play it in earnest.

Speaking of "turds"... I played a bit of Samurai Ghost yesterday.  Damn, I wish I could play that game on the normal difficulty setting.  I get to the level where you have to outrun the lava & usually die there, or the level after.  It's a shame, as some of the later boss fights are really cool.

I love Samurai Ghost, but it is challenging. I still struggle on bits I know (dodging the cloud boss who has lightning...I forget to hit him! So I spend a long time dodging and never actually attacking!)

I haven't figured everything out, but there are different paths in the game (did you know you can jump over gates?! Yup, you can. It's not even that tricky. So, sometimes a second, hidden gate lies behind the initial one at the end of a level).

Our fellow forum member NinjaSpirit beat this damn game many years ago, in 1/100 of the time it took me. He made it his goal to beat the damn thing and was much better than I could have been.

Anyway, there is hope, but, if you're like me and don't use FAQs/guides/videos, well...damn, you're in for some work.   

[Phase]

Just started playing some Military Madness this weekend for the first time ...game ownz ..I'm addicted.
I like the music and sound but I have to keep the volume low for some reason ..to much repetition maybe?
Also I think the game would be a lot nicer with some damn color I know the story is on the moon but man its depressing, though not quite Legendary Axe 2 depressing . I wish I would have bought this game back in the day. Also whats with time when playing this game, it must cause a problem with the space time continuum ..some sort of black hole?

Are any of the remakes worth playing?

[munchiaz]

Started playing Ys III today. big departure from Ys I & II but so far i really like it. Music is still just as bitchin as Ys I & II

[johnnykonami]

I'm also playing through Military Madness, currently on RECTOS.  My first time playing through, and I love it, but some of those hard mode stages are a beast!  Finishing up a play through on Dragon's Curse as well, a game I beat dozens of times as a kid.  At the last boss.

[technozombie]

I'm bouncing back and forth between Y's I&II and Soul Blazer on the SNES. My son loves the Y's music, and I'm finding the unconventional battle system to be pretty fun. After Xmas I think I'm going to buy Street Fighter 2.

[NightWolve]

My son loves the Ys music,

Oh yeah, it's the best of any videogame I ever played. Nothing ever topped it overall - some tracks in FF games here and there mind you, but nothing overall. I recorded the best tracks from Ys I-III to cassette and used to listen to them in the car for years BITD. Of course now with my cell and a 16 GB card, I get to have 'em all the time in MP3 form.

This reminded me, here go some amazing fan arrangements of Ys tracks you likely enjoy. They are blindingly impressive!

https://www.ysutopia.net/special/fantracks/

I love the "02-Scaredsim-Medley-Morning" one; one minute into it is where it really gets good!

[geise]

Nightwolve I loved it when you allowed us to use the CD Tracks from the turbo game into Ys Eternal on PC.  A very late thank you for that one.

BTW quite a few new guys in this thread.  Welcome!

[technozombie]

My son loves the Ys music,

Oh yeah, it's the best of any videogame I ever played. Nothing ever topped it overall - some tracks in FF games here and there mind you, but nothing overall. I recorded the best tracks from Ys I-III to cassette and used to listen to them in the car for years BITD. Of course now with my cell and a 16 GB card, I get to have 'em all the time in MP3 form.

This reminded me, here go some amazing fan arrangements of Ys tracks you likely enjoy. They are blindingly impressive!

Those are all great tracks, I saved all of them :O

https://www.ysutopia.net/special/fantracks/

I love the "02-Scaredsim-Medley-Morning" one; one minute into it is where it really gets good!

[roflmao]

I'm bouncing back and forth between Ys I&II and Soul Blazer on the SNES. My son loves the Ys music, and I'm finding the unconventional battle system to be pretty fun. After Xmas I think I'm going to buy Street Fighter 2.

When you get near the end, make sure you have a few different save slots going.  I just recently screwed myself while only using one save slot and got to the end boss with no way of beating him (I don't want to give spoilers here) and no way of going back to town and preparing for the end.

[bob]

I am starting a new run of beyond shadowgate.  Love that game.

[technozombie]

Thanks for the input roflmao, I'm almost done with Soul Blazer and I'm going to focus on Y's.

[NecroPhile]

I'm about to get my Yawara on.  Jealous? 

Of course you're not!

[munchiaz]

Playing more Ys III.  Fuck the light statue boss. Took me like 30 minutes to beat him. I had to hide from the 5 crystals that would come out of the wall, then jump and take one swipe at a time. So annoying

[seieienbu]

I'm about to get my Yawara on.  Jealous? 

Of course you're not!

I won that from a contest on magicengine some years back.  Played through it once, wasn't a lot to really do but the story seemed pretty funny from what I could gather.

[PukeSter]

Was just playing Mr. Heli, one of my first Hueys. I even 1CCed it for the first time!

[PunkCryborg]

Gomola Speed
I FREAKING LOVE THIS GAME!!!
I'm at level 20 and will call it a night since the last 5 stages have no password system I need some time to concentrate. Totally awesome, addictive, fun, challenging game.

[esteban]

Gomola Speed
I FREAKING LOVE THIS GAME!!!
I'm at level 20 and will call it a night since the last 5 stages have no password system I need some time to concentrate. Totally awesome, addictive, fun, challenging game.

Glad you joined the club, comrade. This game needs more love. 

Now change your wallpaper to something a bit more Gomolan:

 https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=15970

[MrFlutterPie]

I was playing King of Casino and I was up $15000 (I'm actually really good at this game) I mention it to my mom walking by and she grunts "too bad it's not real money" lol

[technozombie]

I just finished part 1 of Ys. This is a great game although the back tracking in Darm Tower was a pain. Oh, the things I would have done to own this game as a kid.

[monads]

Steam Hearts.  But I'm stuck on level 7!

[YANDMAN]

Currently playing Neutopia, Final lap twin and Lords of thunder

[Obfuscate]

Steam Hearts.  But I'm stuck on level 7!

Awesome game, one of the most underrated shooters IMO - Tons of action, great music and bosses. I could probably help what are you stuck on? The Boss?

[monads]

Steam Hearts.  But I'm stuck on level 7!

Awesome game, one of the most underrated shooters IMO - Tons of action, great music and bosses. I could probably help what are you stuck on? The Boss?

Yeah, the Boss.  I think the last part, she flies horizontally across the screen shooting these oval beams which I have no part dodging while engaged in combat but then she fires off these spreading lasers that always seem to get me and/or that tracking/homing shot.  I thought maybe of just getting out of the way (upper screen/corner) when she fires off those lasers would be best instead of trying to dodge them?

It is a great shooter, tight controls and nice soundtrack.  I wasn't expecting much when I picked it up originally, needless to say I was quite surprised.

[monads]

Passed it!!!  I switched to the male fighter ship and upgraded the 'V' weapon to max.    My favorite stage has gotta be level 6.  I love flying/dodging through an asteroid field to cool tunes

[Obfuscate]

Passed it!!!  I switched to the male fighter ship and upgraded the 'V' weapon to max.    My favorite stage has gotta be level 6.  I love flying/dodging through an asteroid field to cool tunes

Yes, I love stage 5 and 6, great tunes and action. Glad you beat the Boss. For me I memorize when she comes to the bottom and go in the top corner when she does then go back down. I don't follow back and forth when she shoots those blue energy ovals, I just avoid when she comes over me and keep shooting.

[SuperPlay]

I just finished part 1 of Ys. This is a great game although the back tracking in Darm Tower was a pain. Oh, the things I would have done to own this game as a kid.

Cracking game :-) I have just started to play through YS III

[munchiaz]

I just finished part 1 of Ys. This is a great game although the back tracking in Darm Tower was a pain. Oh, the things I would have done to own this game as a kid.

Cracking game :-) I have just started to play through YS III

I beat Ys III a few weeks ago. Really fun game, but is pretty easy and short. Still great though

[SuperPlay]

I am currently giving Dead Moon another play.  The last time I played this I did not get around to completing it as I am shocking at shooters and I kept bombing out on the last level.

Maybe I will have better luck this time ;-)

[esteban]

I am currently giving Dead Moon another play.  The last time I played this I did not get around to completing it as I am shocking at shooters and I kept bombing out on the last level.

Maybe I will have better luck this time ;-)

BEWARE THE SKELETAL-CHICKEN.

That is all.

[roflmao]

I know it's been mentioned in other threads, but I'm currently playing through Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Bomberman '93.  So close to the end of BM93 I can taste it.  The last time I finished Cosmic Fantasy 2 was in the late 90s so it's been awhile.  Sadly, I sold my copy after beating it thinking I'd never have the urge to play through it again (so much grinding...) but time heals all wounds.  Thanks again to Duo_R for this copy.  It's fun to play through it again (though can be frustrating at parts and the manual isn't all that helpful).  Since it's one of only two turn-based jrpgs released on the turbo, it's definitely worth checking out.

[MrPoppy]

What I've been playing, courtesy of Santa...

Dungeon Explorer: cool little action/RPG. Completed it with a fighter. Will definitely re-visit from time-to-time with other character classes.

Final Lap Twin: it's a pretty simple and repetitive game but the quest mode is a neat experience.

Image Fight: cool shooter, uber hard though. Only have gotten to level three, and that's using auto shot.

[rockleevk]

Recently started "La Valeur" from Kogado Software Products, a PC-E CD game.
Its getting interesting by now.
First PC-E game i'm playing on the real thing(i emulated in the past), I recieved my PC-Engine Duo yesterday, now i'm going to explore all I can.

-rockleevk

[yoyo]

I, too, have been playing the first Neutopia. I'm at the boss of the fifth medallion.

[PunkCryborg]

Been playing Youkaidouchuuki / 妖怪道中記
if Arino can beat it..... I know I can damnit!
Game Center CX S5 36 - Shadow Land

[yoyo]

Been playing Youkaidouchuuki / 妖怪道中記
if Arino can beat it..... I know I can damnit!

Good luck with that one! I'm certain with enough dedication you'll be able to.

[MrPoppy]

Right now, working on playing through the Wonderboy and Star Soldier series.

I've gotten to the last level of Wonderboy in Monster Land, wasn't able to get to the final boss yet. The part where you have to answer the quiz question has held me up a few times. I've taken to snapping pictures of the screen each time and by trial and error getting the questions right. I don't know if anyone else has done it but I'll eventually have all the right answers in pictures and can post them when I do.

Also been playing Super Star Soldier and Final Soldier. Beat FS but not SSS yet. I think I like SSS better, more balanced. The 2/5 minute modes are awesome though. I can see myself playing those for a long time. Any other games have those as standard options?

[bishopcruz]

Been playing a fair bit of Gate of Thunder. Badass game, but I really such at shooters. It's kinda funny, when I finally beat a level I do it in one ship, mainly because the penalty for death is painful in the game. Still badass as all hell. Stage 3 here I come.