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Title: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 20, 2012, 10:35:27 PM
I'm gonna throw this out here... Gate of Thunder just listed, going cheap on the 'Bay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-Gate-Thunder-Super-CD-/320853810643?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4ab4609dd3
I'm so tempted to get it for that price, but I can't help think it looks a little brash in the colour department. Like it might hurt my eyes playing it.
I'll probably own it one day, but right now, unless someone wants to convince me otherwise, I have too many other shooters to play. I just watched a video and it looks hard too.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Tatsujin on February 20, 2012, 10:40:03 PM
3 words fo this: BEST SHEWTY EVER!
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 20, 2012, 10:44:06 PM
Ever? Still, bearing in mind I've already laid out for Soldier Blade, Parodius, Twinbee AND Star Parodier, among others (and haven't even played them all yet, let alone properly) I don't think I can justify another.
I'd rather someone here capitalise. Keep it in circulation within the community.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Tatsujin on February 20, 2012, 10:55:58 PM
Sure this is your alone decision, but GoT is one of those rare 12/10 games :)
And there's NO way around GoT.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Tatsujin on February 20, 2012, 10:58:16 PM
The musics alone will suck you in for a we..mon..ye..a lifetime :)
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 20, 2012, 11:08:57 PM
The musics alone will suck you in for a we..mon..ye..a lifetime :)
Lets not forget though, the US version comes with 3 extra games (all of whichI have, I think)
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Obfuscate on February 20, 2012, 11:13:22 PM
No brainer, you have to own GoT. Part of my 4 way tie for best shooter along with LoT, Soldier Blade and Nexzr. If you like shooters and play PCE you need all of those for complete satisfaction.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 20, 2012, 11:21:17 PM
No brainer, you have to own GoT. Part of my 4 way tie for best shooter along with LoT, Soldier Blade and Nexzr. If you like shooters and play PCE you need all of those for complete satisfaction.
Shooters aren't my favorites, I must say (probably because I'm so out of practice). I enjoy them on occasion, but I dislike repetition, so I can't sit and play the same beginning levels over and over.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Tatsujin on February 20, 2012, 11:28:53 PM
And that's exactly where GoT shines the most. There is so few repetition in it. It just goes on, sucks you in and you can't stop playing. It has that kind of rare GAME MAGIC :)
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 20, 2012, 11:34:17 PM
Liken it to another game I might know. Mario World maybe?
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: turbokon on February 20, 2012, 11:49:57 PM
Couldn't agree more. If you don't play anything else for the Duo or pce cd, you MUST play GOT!!! It's the absolutely best shooter period!!! Addictive gameplay, beautiful graphic and freaking awesome soundtrack!! It's the God of all shooter!!!
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 21, 2012, 12:05:42 AM
Ok, how does it compare to Lords [winds] of Thunder? I got that on the Virtual Console, and I don't think it's amazing. But then again, I think that was before I had my core set up, so I could only compare it to the GT.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: guyjin on February 21, 2012, 12:10:46 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin
3 words fo this: BEST SHEWTY EVER!
Better than R-type? :shock:
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 21, 2012, 12:16:20 AM
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Gogan on February 21, 2012, 01:21:11 AM
GoT is must own. There's tons of variety within each level, and each level is quite different from eachother. Tunes are badass. Controls great, you never feel the game is being unfair, tho there are some tough spots later on. I think I made it to the 4th level on my first run, which was like 15 years ago lol
Get it.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 21, 2012, 01:44:21 AM
Well, you convinced me. I bought it, but he kindly agreed to let me defer payment till Friday when I get paid.
Honestly, you guys...
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Tatsujin on February 21, 2012, 01:49:26 AM
:clap:
I was already like WTHF?!, why does this guy not have GoT already in his library?
At least, now you have :)
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: PunkicCyborg on February 21, 2012, 03:03:22 AM
Well, you convinced me. I bought it, but he kindly agreed to let me defer payment till Friday when I get paid.
Honestly, you guys...
You won't be disappointed. In the immortal words of spida1a, it's I like it more than Lords of Thunder, but they are both exceptional games. Of the shooties you listed, I'd say it's up there with Soldier Blade. Certainly more eye candy - it really shows off what a SCD is capable of.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: PunkicCyborg on February 21, 2012, 03:17:15 AM
I appreciate what it did in a historical sense, but I never really want to play it.
I think the point is to make it too frustrating to die so you have to learn the levels to play a perfect game. Most Irem games are like that, you need to learn the levels and master the controls.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: sunteam_paul on February 21, 2012, 04:34:12 AM
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: spenoza on February 21, 2012, 04:54:49 AM
Gate of Thunder is not only tied at the top as one of the best shooters on the system, it is also quite accessible. It has a fantastic challenge curve. The first level is pretty easy, but each subsequent level and boss gets progressively harder until you get to the last level and are barely hanging on, yet it is never cheap. There are no dead-ends where you simply took the wrong path.
For folks who are not natural shooter fans but do like a few of them, this is probably the safest and best recommendation.
If you own any shooters at all, you should own this one.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: geise on February 21, 2012, 05:04:16 AM
GoT is also my favorite shooter on the pc-e. It's not as flashy as Lords of Thunder, but the game as a whole is far better. Better gameplay and one of the most amazing soundtracks to grace a cd ever! Spriggan is the only shooter that comes close to GoT.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: SignOfZeta on February 21, 2012, 09:58:06 AM
As others have said, the game is f*cking great. One of the best shooters ever, my favorite on PCE. Most American Duo fans have this since it came free with the system.
While there are other shooters that are more fantastic in specific ways, Ikaruga, Pulstar, ESPRaDe, I think GOT is the best "all around" shooter ever. The music is great, the sound effects amazing, no load times, perfect difficulty, great ending.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Bonknuts on February 21, 2012, 11:48:26 AM
GoT is one of those shmups that truly becomes great when you can play it on hard or devil difficulty. Since I've played it soo much since the release as a packin in Oct '92, it's kind of boring to play on normal difficulty. And I'm not a hardcore shooter/shmup gamer either. I usually play them on just the default difficulty settings.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: vestcoat on February 21, 2012, 01:12:03 PM
GoT holds my attention because there are so many ways to control the ship, between aiming the guns, shifting speed, and changing weapons. Furthermore, the game is actually designed with these options in mind; making some rapid changes at the right time can really make things at lot easier. For example, I change speed way more often in GoT than the Soldier games.
£22/$35 shipped for the PCE version seems a little high. If you're spending that kind of money I would have bought that U.S. version w/o manual for $40 (shipped) to get the extra games.
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: Tatsujin on February 21, 2012, 02:45:34 PM
GoT is GoD. GoToBeY!
btw Paul, nice obey bannler you made there ;)
Title: Re: Gate of Thunder
Post by: soop on February 21, 2012, 08:32:20 PM
GoT holds my attention because there are so many ways to control the ship, between aiming the guns, shifting speed, and changing weapons. Furthermore, the game is actually designed with these options in mind; making some rapid changes at the right time can really make things at lot easier. For example, I change speed way more often in GoT than the Soldier games.
£22/$35 shipped for the PCE version seems a little high. If you're spending that kind of money I would have bought that U.S. version w/o manual for $40 (shipped) to get the extra games.
It's cheap by eBay prices, but I collect Japanese PCE Titles, and I think I already have the extra games (Unless the Air Zonk is "Super")