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Title: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: psychobear on December 31, 2012, 05:32:10 AM

Just got my console modded so I'm able to play PCE games, what are some must and good games to pick up, thanks!

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: Necromancer on December 31, 2012, 05:41:51 AM

Since CDs don't require a region mod, I'll assume you mean hucards.  Grab Son Son II, Bomberman '94, Bomberman '93 (if you don't have (or want) the pricier US version), Battle Lode Runner, Hatris (maybe this one is just for retards like me), Skweek, Parodius Da!, and Wonder Momo.  The last one isn't very good, but it's cheap and worth it so you know what everyone is laughing about.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: psychobear on December 31, 2012, 05:53:07 AM

Yeah hu cards, I already have a little collection of Japanese cd games mostly shooters but no hu cards just Street Fighter  that I had a chopsado taped on it. But thanks for the input.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: turboswimbz on December 31, 2012, 06:00:53 AM

I only have a few Japanese hu cards - but here are the ones I like that I have personally played:

Wonder Momo - not for everyone, but it's got a funny charm
Energy - not for everyone - platformer - a bit strange, but I liked playing through its goofy-ness
Bomberman 93 - what necro said
Power 11 - soccer but i still thought i was quite good. 
Populous - just a neat game in general from that era

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: Arkhan on December 31, 2012, 06:12:31 AM

China Warrior. 

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: Sadler on December 31, 2012, 06:29:13 AM

In addition to the suggestions above:

Download
Final Soldier
New Zealand Story

I don't have these games, but they are on my want list:

Atomic Robo Kid Special
Batman
Doraemon: Nobita in Dorabian Nights
Dragon Egg
Kiki Kaikai

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: ElSeven on December 31, 2012, 02:38:10 PM

hmm besides the great games others have already mentioned...

Mr. Heli and Hana Taaka Daka are lighthearted shooters, "cute-em-ups".
Gekisha Boy is an auto-scroll game where you have to take pictures of all the bizarre shit happening around you.  It's very strange, specially the oddly racist second stage.
Legend of Valkyrie is... platformer-action/rpg-ish... it's somewhere within those genres but it's a good one.

I don't believe these games were ever released in the states on other consoles, but I could be wrong.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: majors on January 01, 2013, 03:34:08 AM

Quote from: Necromancer on December 31, 2012, 05:41:51 AM

[blah blah] Parodius Da! [more blah blah]

+1, Parodius has to be one of my favs for the Turbo. Quality right there.

The other three Konami shmups (Gradius, Salamander and Twin Bee) are good also but Parodius shines. I like Dragon Saber, but some ppl have issue with the hitbox. You also have the option to buy the cheaper JP counterpart to the US release Hu's for those pricey bastards.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: lukester on January 01, 2013, 09:26:56 AM

I haven't been OBEYING lately, but here are some nice exclusives. :)

Kyuukyoku Tiger

1943 Kai

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: PunkicCyborg on January 01, 2013, 10:38:28 AM

my must have pce hu cards are download, final soldier, parodius da, battle lode runner, kyukyoku tiger, w- ring, coryoon, and genji tshushun agedama.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: esteban on January 01, 2013, 05:19:48 PM

Gomola Speed. Now.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: soop on January 01, 2013, 08:51:22 PM

Soldier Blade, and all of the PC Kids.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: Tatsujin on January 01, 2013, 08:55:55 PM

you need TEH EVRYTHING :!:

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: esteban on January 03, 2013, 04:25:21 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on January 01, 2013, 08:55:55 PM

you need TEH EVRYTHING :!:

Indeed. Also, if someone is kind enough, there are many old threads that list "the greatest PCE games" for you to scour. Once you discover a title you find interesting, feel free to read a review or consult us. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: bartre on January 03, 2013, 04:45:41 PM

legend of the valkyrie.
it's a fun little walking shoot em up, kinda like pocky and rocky.
nice tunes and bright colors, plus, it's pretty cheap, so yeah, buy it.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: esteban on January 04, 2013, 10:53:26 PM

Quote from: bartre on January 03, 2013, 04:45:41 PM

legend of the valkyrie.
it's a fun little walking shoot em up, kinda like pocky and rocky.
nice tunes and bright colors, plus, it's pretty cheap, so yeah, buy it.

When I read "walking shoot-em-up" I thought about PsychoChaser!

NOT that I recommend it as a newbie's first grab, though... (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: King_Vidiot on January 05, 2013, 02:31:56 PM

Any action/adventure or platformer suggestions?  Games similar to Bonk, Keith Courage, Bloody Wolf, Final Zone II, Last Alert...pc-e or CD...

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: vxbinaca on January 06, 2013, 11:27:04 AM

- Any of the PC Gengin (PC Kid) games, though sadly I do not own one of them yet, they're basically japanese Bonk games.
- Doraemon Meikyu-daisakusen, a better take IMO on Bomberman-style games. I beat it emulated but relied heavily on save states.
- Bomberman
- World Court Pro
- Appare! Gate Ball

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: Trenton_net on January 06, 2013, 05:24:04 PM

My personal picks are common, but honest:

Splatter House
Ninja Spirit
Dracula X

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: bartre on January 07, 2013, 02:12:06 AM

Valis is great, and parts 1 and 4 are the best (and pce only, sadly)
Fushigi Yume no Arisu is pretty fun so far
Die hard is similar to last alert, though nowhere near as polished
New Zealand Story is one I think everyone should own, being that it's loads of fun, and super cheap (or at least cheap-ish)

uhhhhhhhhhhh........

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: soop on January 07, 2013, 03:23:59 AM

Quote from: vxbinaca on January 06, 2013, 11:27:04 AM

- Any of the PC Gengin (PC Kid) games, though sadly I do not own one of them yet, they're basically japanese Bonk games.
- Doraemon Meikyu-daisakusen, a better take IMO on Bomberman-style games. I beat it emulated but relied heavily on save states.
- Bomberman
- World Court Pro
- Appare! Gate Ball

Tell me about the last two?  I've heard terrible things about Gate Ball.

Title: Re: Recommendations on must have games for PC Engine
Post by: Otaking on January 07, 2013, 08:33:26 AM

Absolute must buy Hu's

Soldier Blade
Hana Taaka Daka!
Jackie Chan
Devil Crash
Magical Chase
Adventure Island

Must buy and also cheap games:
Bomberman '94
Kato chan & Ken chan
R-TYPE I
Street Fighter II


Check this thread "Greatest HuCard of all time - Poll":
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=9714.0