Shooter parodies

doomfarer75 · 02/15/2005, 03:37 PM

Hey I just ordered Parodius da (hucard) and star parodia (SCD) along with shock man..has anyone played these games? They look fantastic

Nutribrain · 02/15/2005, 03:59 PM

Parodius and Star Parodia are both quality shooters with a funny twist. Parodius is a funny version of the Gradius series by Konami and has wonderful graphics. Same power-up system as the Gradius games and Salamander. Star Parodia is by Hudson and also has very good graphics. You can also select a PC-Engine vessel to shoot your enemies.

Keranu · 02/15/2005, 04:03 PM

I love both of these great games, especially Star Parodia!

esteban · 02/15/2005, 04:19 PM

I am jealous of you bastards. I've wanted Star Parodia for a long time, but I always end up ordering a bunch of cheap crappy titles (i.e. Japanese Bravoman) instead of getting things on my want list (Spriggan II, ChoAniki, Ys IV, etc)

esteban · 02/15/2005, 04:21 PM

oh yes, this topic reminded me: has anyone done a retrospective of Cute-em-ups? I have a half-finished project on cute-em-ups for our beloved system, but I always fear that someone out there has done a better job, so I never finish it.

I am interested in any cute-em-up coverage, not simply PCE shoot-em-ups.

Zerojean · 02/15/2005, 04:45 PM

Shockman (Shubibinman 2) > Rockman.

In fact Mega/Rockman is all shit, Shubibinman is rox.

doomfarer75 · 02/15/2005, 10:02 PM

yeah...I've wanted parodius since seeing it in EGM long ago...little did i know then it would never come to the us turbo...then I ran across star parodia....someones's posting about how they enjoyed shockman on this site and the fact that it is kinda like megaman spurred me to track it down....can't wait! hopefully i'll win symphony of the night 2 nite and by the end of the weekend finish Dracula X...so i can compare both..X rocks..and its challenging...the hype was correct! I love collecting these great games....

Keranu · 02/16/2005, 12:27 AM

Well I don't actually own Star Parodia, but I downloaded it a year ago and had much fun with it. Hopefully I'll be able to buy the real copy soon.

As far as Shubibin Man goes, I think the first two have a really fun concept to them, but they are just so crappily made. The third one, however, is such a massive improvement and totally rules! I've always hated Megaman, so Shubibinman over Mega/Rockman ANY DAY! By the way, Shubibin Man 2 (Shockman) is the only real Megaman rip off of the series IMO.

Zerojean · 02/16/2005, 08:12 AM

Yeah part 2 is most in common with Rockman, I still think the first game is real cool, its really old....and looks it heh, but has nice features for its time.

Keranu · 02/16/2005, 01:14 PM

Yes, I really like the concept of the first game with the map and all. The controls are really poor though and the graphics aren't so hot, but I don't mind them too much. The music ain't too bad actually. If they fixed the problems with the game, it would be much more enjoyable.

esteban · 02/17/2005, 05:32 AM

holy snap, you folks have actually convinced me to give "shockman" series another shot. Of course I thought the final CD game was nice-looking, but I have been very critical of it. Naturally, the predecessors got even less love (the controls suck hardcore, as Keranu already said).

Still, I admit that I hardly gave these games a chance... and perhaps I will grow to love them as well.

Am I silly for thinking that Shubibin Man 3 has the same flavor as Gunstar Heroes? Or is that too far a stretch?

also, somebody tell me if there is a cute-em-up retrospective out there somewhere!

Zerojean · 02/17/2005, 02:08 PM

Im was never too keen on Gunstar Heroes really, sure its good but Shubibnman is more my style, no.3 might be a little easy.

Keranu · 02/17/2005, 04:54 PM

I can kind of see how you could compaire Shubibin Man 3 to Gunstar Heroes, but I think it's a little far fetched. I think it's the awesome action-packedness in both games that makes them compairable like that. But gameplay and everything, they are quite different. I think I like Shubibin Man 3 more overall because it's such a fun and awesome game. It's short and easy, but you learn to appreciate it after the first couple of times you beat it. Speaking of this game, can anyone sell me the original for a reasonable price?

esteban · 02/17/2005, 07:39 PM

hey keranu, i'll give you my copy (no spine card) if alex chiu sends you a ring!

esteban · 02/17/2005, 07:44 PM

Quote from: KeranuI can kind of see how you could compaire Shubibin Man 3 to Gunstar Heroes, but I think it's a little far fetched. I think it's the awesome action-packedness in both games that makes them compairable like that. But gameplay and everything, they are quite different. I think I like Shubibin Man 3 more overall because it's such a fun and awesome game. It's short and easy, but you learn to appreciate it after the first couple of times you beat it. Speaking of this game, can anyone sell me the original for a reasonable price?

yeah, i like how both games are constantly changing things around... quite frenetic and full-of action.... they also strike me as having a similar atmosphere or something... like they both take place in the same "universe" ...

my offer still stands, by the way.

doomfarer75 · 02/17/2005, 10:14 PM

Hey...stevek666, what are you asking for your original shubibinman 3 on scd? I am in the market...Just ordered LOT from turbozone direct, brand new...love those guys! I just seem compelled to keep buying games faster than I can play...I can't even get far in GOT yet! but LOT looks so bad*** I couldn't resist...so quote me something reasonable and I'll bite...almost bought it on ebay for like $18 or something..then someone snagged it on a buy it now..-Josh ps..this is all dependent upon the ring of immortality of course..yes ..I Clicked!

Keranu · 02/17/2005, 10:16 PM

Hah, will you seriously give me your copy if I receive rings from Alex Chiu? I got 80 clicks last night and filled out the form and sent it in. Now I just have to make sure Alex approves of my clicks or something and then he has to deliever it which takes 2-3 weeks it says. I hope he doesn't think I'm cheating since it only took me 3 days.

And yes, I agree with you about Shubibin Man 3 and Gunstar Heroes sharing a similar atmosphere. I think people like us get the same feeling between them because they are both the highlite action games for both systems and you can really enjoy both of them on the system. I don't know if that made sense, but it's.... weird. They are similar atmospherically, but not technically.

esteban · 02/19/2005, 03:09 PM

Quote from: KeranuHah, will you seriously give me your copy if I receive rings from Alex Chiu? I got 80 clicks last night and filled out the form and sent it in. Now I just have to make sure Alex approves of my clicks or something and then he has to deliever it which takes 2-3 weeks it says. I hope he doesn't think I'm cheating since it only took me 3 days.

Let's see if "alex" really sends you the rings first, then we'll see! That site has been around for a while, now, but I don't believe anything on it

esteban · 02/19/2005, 03:11 PM

Quote from: doomfarer75Hey...stevek666, what are you asking for your original shubibinman 3 on scd? I am in the market...Just ordered LOT from turbozone direct, brand new...love those guys! I just seem compelled to keep buying games faster than I can play...I can't even get far in GOT yet! but LOT looks so bad*** I couldn't resist...so quote me something reasonable and I'll bite...almost bought it on ebay for like $18 or something..then someone snagged it on a buy it now..-Josh ps..this is all dependent upon the ring of immortality of course..yes ..I Clicked!

hi, I'm really not selling my stuff... but I don't think I have to worry about giving away my copy of shubi to Keranu.... but we'll see!

Keranu · 02/19/2005, 04:31 PM

I think you will be quite displeased to give away your copy when my rings arrive here in 2-3 weeks

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CrackTiger · 04/11/2005, 02:08 AM

Quote from: stevek666holy snap, you folks have actually convinced me to give "shockman" series another shot. Of course I thought the final CD game was nice-looking, but I have been very critical of it. Naturally, the predecessors got even less love (the controls suck hardcore, as Keranu already said).

Still, I admit that I hardly gave these games a chance... and perhaps I will grow to love them as well.

Am I silly for thinking that Shubibin Man 3 has the same flavor as Gunstar Heroes? Or is that too far a stretch?

also, somebody tell me if there is a cute-em-up retrospective out there somewhere!

Man, it's nice to finally find someone else who's not in love with Shubinbin Man 3. Although a lot of its parts are alright, the sum of them seemed like an unfinished game to me.

As far as the Gunstar connection, both games fall into the chaotic category. If you slowed them down about 10 times you'd have Metal Slug.

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