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Title: Last NES game you played?
Post by: bob on February 23, 2013, 04:24:27 PM
I just got done testing about 60 NES carts that I got a hold of. Cleaned the contacts, pop it in a retrobit console, make sure it fires up, rinse, repeat. So today, between eye-bleeds, I was able to muscle through about 30 seconds of 60 different games. The last one being Silk Worm (not terrible), which I actually tested in my genuine, toaster, NES. During this madness, i came to one conclusion...these retrobit machines are garbage. Built like shit with terrible connections. Worst part about it, the pin virtually locks the game in and it feels like R2D2 going through a meat grinder when you finally pull the game out.
There is just an unparalleled satisfaction of real NES hardware. I still have mine from childhood, and on my third 72 pin.
So what was the latest, actual NES game you played? (No ROM/emulation/VC)
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Post by: TR0N on February 23, 2013, 04:38:43 PM
When the famicom was out it was little samson :mrgreen:
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Post by: tpivette on February 23, 2013, 05:08:11 PM
Dragon Warrior 2... still haven't gotten through the Cave to Rhone ](*,)
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Post by: runinruder on February 23, 2013, 05:19:09 PM
Can't remember... probably Castlevania or Tyson's Punch-out or Tecmo Super Bowl.
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Post by: chany60126 on February 23, 2013, 05:26:25 PM
The last NES session I had was with the Taxan version of G.I. Joe.
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Post by: Tatsujin on February 23, 2013, 10:41:04 PM
Probably jpn contra.
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Post by: SuperDeadite on February 23, 2013, 11:07:13 PM
HOLY DIVER
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Post by: PunkicCyborg on February 24, 2013, 01:12:40 AM
gradius ii and castlevania iii (famicom version)
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Post by: futureman2000 on February 24, 2013, 01:49:08 AM
Castlevania 3 nes this morning
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Post by: storino03 on February 24, 2013, 04:44:24 AM
I think it was Jeopardy a few years ago. I keep my NES games in individual zip-loc bags, after cleaning the contacts with alcohol.
I have two official Nintendo game holders and then one rubbermaid container that holds 40-50 NES games. No boxes unfortunately. I do have a good sum of manuals for the games though.
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Post by: Dyna138 on February 24, 2013, 04:54:17 AM
On actual hardware? Damn it's been a long time it's hard to remember. I have an orginal NES as well as the top loader but not the real estate to keep them hooked up. I play some of my favorite NES games on the Wii VC for the time being. The last game I played through was Faxanadu. Love that damn game, probably my favorite NES game next to Castlevania III and the original Zelda.
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Post by: roflmao on February 24, 2013, 05:42:18 AM
Life Force. I wanted to show my son how much better Salamander on the PCE was. :)
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Post by: Issun on February 24, 2013, 06:03:08 AM
Kid Icarus <3!
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Post by: Mishran on February 24, 2013, 06:45:27 AM
Super Team Games using the Power Pad with my 5 year old. I died not even a quarter of the way through the course. She ran straight through like a champ. Sucks getting old(er)... :(
EDIT: Typed the wrong game... fixed.
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Post by: turboswimbz on February 24, 2013, 07:00:29 AM
Mario about 15 years ago.
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Post by: csgx1 on February 24, 2013, 08:19:39 AM
The last NES session I had was with the Taxan version of G.I. Joe.
Worth buying? Looks like a decent run 'n gun and I was thinking of hunting down a loose copy.
I played Rolling Thunder for the NES a few months ago. Didn't get too far, but the controls are pretty good.
It is a fun action packed game. Each Joe has their own unique attributes such as jumping ability and gun type. I'd definitely hunt one down for a decent price. I was actually able to find both versions of G.I. Joe for the NES. I've played the Capcom version a little and it plays very similarly to the Taxan version.
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Post by: csgx1 on February 24, 2013, 11:11:54 AM
Thanks for the insight on G.I. Joe games. I haven't played either, but they look fun. They must be decent games or maybe not common based on prices they sell for on fleabay. Might have to get both if I can find them for a decent price.
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Post by: Tatsujin on February 24, 2013, 11:13:18 AM
Because they had decided to rather make a farkwing duck.
Almost makes you wonder if the failure of the Turbo here in the states wasn't planned. We got some good games, but some are just plain bad. Of all the games that they could have ported over or developed here, why did they pick what they did? Ok, back on topic. :-"
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Post by: Mathius on February 28, 2013, 02:02:36 AM
Kirby's Adventure (Famicom version)
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Post by: Nando on February 28, 2013, 08:36:11 AM
T&C surf designs.
I feel like a total dumb ass, the surfing dynamics escape me.
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Post by: CPTRAVE on March 08, 2013, 03:39:23 PM
Metroid,and I passed the game.
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Post by: RoyVegas on March 08, 2013, 03:55:52 PM
It's been years but I'm pretty sure it was Super Mario Bros. No matter how many times I've played it its always been great. A true classic
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on March 08, 2013, 05:15:17 PM
Just played through MDBTroid on my PSP. Very nice sprite hack of the first Metroid!
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Post by: esteban on March 10, 2013, 07:50:34 AM
Just played Jackal (NES). Konami rocks. ALWAYS A GREAT GAME.
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Post by: Ninja Spirit on March 16, 2013, 09:07:03 AM
Famicom Mighty Final Fight
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Post by: vestcoat on March 16, 2013, 09:34:58 AM
Princess Tomato. Good game, but probably doomed to be another RPG I've started and never finished.
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Post by: esteban on March 16, 2013, 02:06:38 PM
Played some more JACKAL, but had to turn off NES because my brother called. HE IS FUNNY AS HELL so it was OK. I will play Jackal later.
I love running over humans in Jackal. It sounds sadistic, but it is really satisfying. Nice little touches in this game.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on March 16, 2013, 05:53:24 PM
MegaMan 3. The music alone brings me back. Has to be the best console music of all time that series.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on March 18, 2013, 10:02:42 AM
The last NES game I played was T&C Surf Designs. I freaken love everything about that game! The awesome music, challenging levels and the old school vibe it brings back. I use to love rocking the Town And Country T-Shirts when I was a little dude back in the 80's. Anytime I play that game it just takes me back !!
I'm playing Goonies on Famicom right now (well it's paused).
I can't remember if I ever beat that game. I borrowed it from a friend...
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Post by: esadajr on March 22, 2013, 10:21:53 AM
Last week I was playing Kirby's Adventure, the plan is to finish it before the 20th anniversary in May.
I record my sessions using a top loader, but my original NES is still working after almost 25 years and no 72 pin connector change. And I used it heavy in the late 80's and early 90's.
Nowadays, you're really lucky if an X360 survives after 5 years of moderate use.
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Post by: bob on March 22, 2013, 10:50:01 AM
Last week I was playing Kirby's Adventure, the plan is to finish it before the 20th anniversary in May.
I record my sessions using a top loader, but my original NES is still working after almost 25 years and no 72 pin connector change. And I used it heavy in the late 80's and early 90's.
Nowadays, you're really lucky if an X360 survives after 5 years of moderate use.
I still have my original NES from '85. I'm on my third pin and it's dead again. I have over 125 NES carts and no way to play them. :(
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Post by: roflmao on March 22, 2013, 02:34:52 PM
I've had the same NES for over 15 years and I've never changed the 72 pin connector. It's worked pretty well for a solid 10 years but became pretty erratic after that. I followed the instructions in the YouTube link above a few years ago and it's been working like a champ ever since with every game I thrown at it.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on March 23, 2013, 07:41:19 AM
The last game I played was Super C.
Made it to Level 5. I'm hoping I can beat it soon.
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Post by: retroguy on April 01, 2013, 04:30:57 AM
I still have my original NES from '85. I'm on my third pin and it's dead again. I have over 125 NES carts and no way to play them. :(
Well, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on April 01, 2013, 04:49:43 AM
Well, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
Compatibility is okay if you don't intend to play Koei games, aren't super picky about colors being correct or sound being perfect. For the price they're not a bad product, but you're a lot better off with the original hardware overall.
Those 72-pin connectors vary widly in quality, usually the aftermarket ones grab your games like a vice grip and you don't even need to push down to fire them up. I'm a big proponent of using the top loading NES, but these days they're costly and don't have composite out without a mod.
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Post by: retroguy on April 01, 2013, 05:13:13 AM
I have an original system, but I prefer to just leave my flashcart in it to avoid wear and tear on the connector. That's why I use a clone to play my original carts.
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Post by: Mathius on April 01, 2013, 08:17:34 AM
Well, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
Compatibility is okay if you don't intend to play Koei games, aren't super picky about colors being correct or sound being perfect. For the price they're not a bad product, but you're a lot better off with the original hardware overall.
Those 72-pin connectors vary widly in quality, usually the aftermarket ones grab your games like a vice grip and you don't even need to push down to fire them up. I'm a big proponent of using the top loading NES, but these days they're costly and don't have composite out without a mod.
My 72-pin is pretty damn tight. At least it works on the first try most times as long as the cart is clean.
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Post by: turbokon on April 01, 2013, 08:41:20 AM
I play my nes on occasion but the last game I played on it was castlevania III.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on April 01, 2013, 06:13:25 PM
Mega man 3. The music alone is worth the torment.
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Post by: esteban on April 02, 2013, 12:22:17 AM
Ice Climber
1987: As a kid I knew that the game was fun, but it was SOOOOOO DATED. Plus, I was looking for more depth back then (when I had time, ha!)
2013: Now, I love this game 1,000x more than I did as a kid. Breaking stuff has always been a satisfying element of video games, but there is something special about breaking stuff in Ice Climber. BRILLIANT.
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Post by: bob on April 02, 2013, 12:47:49 AM
I still have my original NES from '85. I'm on my third pin and it's dead again. I have over 125 NES carts and no way to play them. :(
Well, you could get a Retro Bit NES clone. They're only 20 bucks and I hear compatibility is good. I'm thinking about getting one to replace my FC Twin since it's finicky on the best of days.
I actually have a retrobit clone, but it suffers from the "vice grip" problem that Dan mentions. Aside from the shit build quality, I feel like games are getting destroyed when I pull them out.
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on April 02, 2013, 01:11:05 AM
I actually have a retrobit clone, but it suffers from the "vice grip" problem that Dan mentions. Aside from the shit build quality, I feel like games are getting destroyed when I pull them out.
I have a few different NES clones. I have a retromini x that works pretty well as a handheld NES with wireless controllers. But again, suffers the same compatibility problems all NES on a chip based clones do. I've seen those retrobit clones before but have never bothered to pick one up as I have multiple NES systems (both top loaders and toasters), a few other clones and a Famicom.
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Post by: fraggore on April 02, 2013, 01:41:38 AM
Gradius on the famicom good game but. The shoot sound is dame high pitch.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on April 02, 2013, 06:03:56 AM
The last NES game I played was GI Joe Atlantis Factor. Picked it up yesterday.
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Post by: retroguy on April 05, 2013, 02:18:41 AM
Last night I played a translated version of fire Emblem on my Powerpak (I love that thing, btw. Some of the best money I ever spent). I breezed through the first two levels no problem, made it through levels 3 and 4 with a bit more difficulty, then got my ass handed to me on level 5. I figured I would try again today, but found out that it didn't save my game! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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Post by: jperryss on April 05, 2013, 04:20:44 AM
Last night I played a translated version of fire Emblem on my Powerpak (I love that thing, btw. Some of the best money I ever spent). I breezed through the first two levels no problem, made it through levels 3 and 4 with a bit more difficulty, then got my ass handed to me on level 5. I figured I would try again today, but found out that it didn't save my game! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Hoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
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Post by: Arkhan on April 05, 2013, 05:07:24 AM
Bayou Billy. Motherf*ckers!
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Post by: bob on April 05, 2013, 05:25:37 AM
Hoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
I thought the readme file said you have to hold the reset button while turning the power off. I did that. Is there something I'm missing?
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Post by: jperryss on April 05, 2013, 07:41:54 AM
Hoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
I thought the readme file said you have to hold the reset button while turning the power off. I did that. Is there something I'm missing?
Yes. First off you have to preload some SAV files on the PowerPak CF card (they have blank ones on their side and you might already have them on your cart). Then, when you are ready to power down, you have to charge the reset button for about 5 seconds, then release. You will be back at the PowerPak prompt where you can select which SAV file to write to. The next time you play, select the SAV file to load at the last screen before you start the game (the one that has the blank lines for GG codes).
Hoping this is not a stupid question, but are you familiar with the saving process on the PP? It seems screwy at first but is easy once you get the hang of it.
I thought the readme file said you have to hold the reset button while turning the power off. I did that. Is there something I'm missing?
Yes. First off you have to preload some SAV files on the PowerPak CF card (they have blank ones on their side and you might already have them on your cart). Then, when you are ready to power down, you have to charge the reset button for about 5 seconds, then release. You will be back at the PowerPak prompt where you can select which SAV file to write to. The next time you play, select the SAV file to load at the last screen before you start the game (the one that has the blank lines for GG codes).
Damn that game rules. I hate golf, but I like that game.
Yeah, I don't care for golf, but I love golf-based video games. Go figure...
Chris
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Post by: esteban on April 19, 2013, 05:52:23 PM
IRON TANK for NES because it KICKS ASS and if only SNK made more games before they wasted their energy on shite fighting shite.
NEO GEO owners lament the demise of SNK at ___________________________ (whatever) point in time (before PlayMore, I reckon).
I lament the demise of SNK well-before KOF 2022 (whatever).
Back on topic: IRON TANK (NES) F*CKING RULES.
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Post by: retroguy on April 20, 2013, 03:57:59 AM
Zelda 2-The Adventure Of Link
I hadn't played it in awhile and I forgot how punishing the difficulty was. It's okay, though. The harder the game, the greater the sense of accomplishment when you finish it.
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Post by: esteban on April 20, 2013, 05:45:44 AM
I hadn't played it in awhile and I forgot how punishing the difficulty was. It's okay, though. The harder the game, the greater the sense of accomplishment when you finish it.
It's got some really tough spots and the clues are lame (or missing?) and I remember getting stuck several times back in the day. I'm pretty sure I didn't resume playing until a friend explained how to get past certain parts...that's a flaw in the game (lack of intuitive clues). I don't use FAQs/cheats/videos/whatever (even back in the day) and it was frustrating to get stuck (missing an item) and not know where in the f*ck to go.
Zelda 2 is a great game, still, but that's because I love flawed games with a goddamn spirit. Zelda 2 has moxy. Zelda 2 wasn't the easy cash-in* it could have been (upgraded version of Zelda 1). Zelda 2 was pioneering...I wish there were more games like it (Exile on our beloved TG-16/PCE is a direct descendent of Zelda 2).
I love games that mix genres/mechanics/etc. (hybrids), but I understand that hybrid games are commercially less feasible. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png) For example: it is difficult to appease all customers when customers have very particular preferences: Turn-based RPG fans want more of the same, ARPG fans (overhead) want more of the same, ARPG fans (sideways) want more of the same, etc. etc. Hybrid games run the risk of (at some point) leaving a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
FIGHTING WORDS: ARPG fans who lack the demanding platforming skills that platform-afficianandos live by might start hatin' on Zelda 2.
BOTTOM LINE: I love hybrid games that pull from differernt genres. Zelda 2, you are loved. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
* Sadly, for reasons discussed above, most folks would have preferred a predictable sequel to Zelda 1. They would have lauded it. I would have loved it, too. But, now, given the history of the series, I am even more appreciative of Zelda 2's role/place.
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Post by: Mathius on April 20, 2013, 08:48:09 AM
Quote
BOTTOM LINE: I love hybrid games that pull from differernt genres. Zelda 2, you are loved.
Quoted for truth! Zelda II being a different game from Zelda I is exactly why I was so disgustingly excited for it back '88-'89. Hard as hell and I only completed it once when I was young. I came close last year. I made it all the way to Dark Link and tried to beat him without "cheating" (those that have been there know what I am talking about) and got my ass handed to me. I didn't have the strength to endure the last palace again to retry it.
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Post by: bob on April 20, 2013, 10:52:59 AM
STATUS: The music in the NES version is actually better/catchier than the arcade music. Crazy. IRON TANK RULES.
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Post by: Nando on April 23, 2013, 08:07:01 AM
Famicom Akumajou Densetsu - Castlevania 3 - THE SOUND, OMG THE SOUND!!!
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Post by: bob on May 10, 2013, 03:18:54 AM
Xexyz. Good platformer, shewtie mix. And from our beloved Hudson, of course.
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Post by: Tatsujin on May 10, 2013, 03:43:03 AM
lol, let i think what i have played on my famicom during this week..
contra gradius salamander gradius II crisis force spartan x hoshi no kirby punch out daiku no gensan (hammerin' harry) super mario USA mario bros donkey kong popeye SMB waiwai world waiwai world 2 ice climber double dragon II downtown nekketsu monogatari exciting bike
:)
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Post by: roflmao on May 10, 2013, 04:26:09 AM
I've been playing some Galaga and Kyukyo... er, Twin Cobra on the NES lately. Twin Cobra is a pretty impressive port, considering it's an NES. Lots of fun to play.
Galaga... eh. I love Galaga, and this port isn't bad, but it's missing something. I think maybe some of the music has been cut.
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Post by: _joshuaTurbo on May 10, 2013, 04:41:14 AM
Xexyz. Good platformer, shewtie mix. And from our beloved Hudson, of course.
Woah, hey me too!!! Did you ever notice any similarities in sound effects between Xexyz and Keith Courage on Turbob? Could there be some hidden connection between the two?
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Post by: Jibbajaba on May 10, 2013, 04:51:08 AM
I just hooked my NES back up this week, and have been playing some Super C. I also played a bit of Kirby's Adventure last night.
Chris
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Post by: bob on May 10, 2013, 05:32:05 AM
One game i have always wanted to try is Little Nemo. Heard thats a good platformer.
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Post by: Jibbajaba on May 10, 2013, 07:33:34 AM
I've got that one but haven't spent much time with it. I have a large box of NES games that I haven't gotten around to playing yet...
Chris
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Post by: esteban on May 11, 2013, 12:47:25 AM
lol, let i think what i have played on my famicom during this week..
contra gradius salamander gradius II crisis force spartan x hoshi no kirby punch out daiku no gensan (hammerin' harry) super mario USA mario bros donkey kong popeye SMB waiwai world waiwai world 2 ice climber double dragon II downtown nekketsu monogatari exciting bike
:)
YES! I didn't know you still played lots of FC/NES. I think I spend most of my time playing FC/NES...
ANYWAY, I am currently playing GUNSMOKE and, damn, I have always liked going back to this game. I just love it. It is such a seemingly simple variation of the standard shoot-em-up/run-n-gun mechanics, but it works and really has its own unique identity (diagonal shooting, baby!). I wish more games did this sort of thing successfully (that is, experiment with standard mechanics of a genre...BUT without BREAKING/overly-complicating the controls).
So, yeah, .Gun.smoke. Not that this game is perfect...it just feels so damn good to shoot all the bastards. I like the controls.
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Post by: Jibbajaba on May 11, 2013, 11:48:50 AM
I love Gun.Smoke. I bought it BitD at a video store for like $7, when they were thinning out their NES rental library. I'd never even heard of it. I didn't have a manual, and there wasn't an Internet back then, so for years I didn't know that you could hit A+B to shoot straight ahead.
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Post by: roflmao on May 11, 2013, 01:41:00 PM
Gun.Smoke is one of my favorite games for the NES!
Since all of my friends bitd had an NES, I never felt compelled to get one, always opting for the alternative (first the SMS, then the TG-16) so there was more gaming goodness to go around. When I finally got around to picking up an NES back in college ('99-ish) a lot of my NES gaming memories were gone so I got to experience the library from almost untainted eyes. However, Gun.Smoke was one of the few games that I have fond memories of playing as a kid and still love playing today.
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Post by: esteban on May 12, 2013, 10:52:19 AM
Gun.Smoke is loved. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
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Post by: Nando on May 13, 2013, 08:47:48 AM
One game i have always wanted to try is Little Nemo. Heard thats a good platformer.
It's really fun, the art direction and controls are on point and the game mechanics are really fun to discover. Not a super fast platformer, but worth a try for sure.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on May 13, 2013, 09:07:26 AM
The Little Mermaid :D
Love that game!
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Post by: bob on August 31, 2013, 08:34:27 AM
Batman Returns, which reminded me of TMNT 2 for NES. Not a surprise, considering Konami did it.
Pinball Quest. I got interested in this game from the recent thread about pinball games. Basically, each screen makes you complete an objective (kill all the monsters, hit a certain door with your ball) in order to move on. As the screen progresses upward, the playfield expands and you can move your flippers from screen to screen in order to follow the ball. The physics were quite basic, but playable.
Speaking of which, I think Jaleco made some pretty quality games overall. I haven't looked into the whole library, but this, Shatterhand, Astyanax, and Bases Loaded keep me entertained even to this day. I'm sure they had some duds, but overall, they are pretty underrated in my opinion.
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Post by: albatross on August 31, 2013, 09:01:00 AM
image fight - just picked it up along with an advantage stick - i love the 8bit music and sound fx!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on August 31, 2013, 10:42:27 AM
I just wanted to test out my free copy of Monopoly but I ended up sitting down and playing a full game.
That bitch Maude bankrupted me :(
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on August 31, 2013, 02:14:05 PM
A conversation with another forumer led me to firing up Faria this morning.
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Post by: bob on August 31, 2013, 02:17:48 PM
image fight - just picked it up along with an advantage stick - i love the 8bit music and sound fx!
Image Fight is hard as nails, but I can surprisingly make it farther in the NES version than the PCE version. For that reason I like them equally (though I keep trying to get better at the PCE version...)
Last NES game I played was TMNT. It still kicks me down and then points and laughs at me. Man, NES games are unforgiving. :D
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on August 31, 2013, 03:20:22 PM
Not sure i know that one. Is it a US game? Thoughts on it?
US game, it's an action-RPG hybrid. It's well known for a particularly strange plot twist. Its full title is Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger It's a pretty good game overall if you're into 8-bit RPG-ish games.
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Post by: albatross on August 31, 2013, 04:32:37 PM
I just picked Twin Cobra without knowing it was the same game as Kyukyoku Tiger. So is kyukyoku tiger - tiger heli? Obviously nes Tiger Heli is a totally different game - im confused!
Anyway Twin Cobra is pretty damn good nes shoot em up! Might have something to do with the fact that i love kyukyoku tiger.
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Post by: roflmao on August 31, 2013, 06:56:08 PM
Twin Cobra is the sequel to Tiger Heli. Both are outstanding games for the NES. Twin Cobra is a great version of Kyukyoku Tiger. I love how when you die you don't start of at a pre-disposed checkpoint.
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Post by: turbofan1 on August 31, 2013, 09:07:26 PM
I`ve actually played quite A few nes games lately.Rad Racer,Super Mario Bros 2,3,Double dragon I,II,Rbi Baseball.
I recall me and my cousin beating Twin Cobra the arcade game 20+ years ago,in this little bar my gram pa used sit in.One of my fondest childhood memories.
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Post by: EvilEvoIX on August 31, 2013, 10:40:16 PM
Mega Man 3, I will master this game one day.
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Post by: albatross on September 01, 2013, 01:22:32 AM
thats true - i do like that you dont start at a checkpoint on twin cobra - i played it for a while last night and it seems a bit easier than the pce version - great game better than its prequel (nes tiger heli) but i do like the pce version better - long live Kyukyoku Tiger!
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Post by: Punch on September 01, 2013, 07:51:56 AM
I played Gumshoe and Tricky Shooting yesterday... loads of fun, specially Gumshoe. You have to help a detective to rescue his daughter by making him jump by shooting at him so he can jump through obstacles and grab red ballons which give extra ammo. Pretty crazy but pretty good too.
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Post by: wildfruit on September 01, 2013, 08:31:18 AM
I think it was solar jetman about 3 months ago damn that game is hard
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Post by: Mathius on September 01, 2013, 08:46:14 AM
Ducktales in celebration of the Remastered edition.
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Post by: albatross on September 01, 2013, 09:31:51 AM
burai fighter today - very hard! didnt last long...put twin cobra back in!
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Post by: Punch on September 01, 2013, 03:56:00 PM
Played Infiltrator... what a confusing game. It took me an hour and half to find out how to pilot the copter and land successufully on the enemy base.
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Post by: bob on September 02, 2013, 04:08:35 AM
One game I have always wanted to try was Journey to Silius. Heard that's pretty good.
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Post by: c0ldb33r on September 02, 2013, 06:48:22 AM
Bonks Adventure. A decent conversion but a little too easy.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on September 02, 2013, 07:27:28 AM
Is there any difference between NES Bonk's adventure & FC Genjin besides the substantial price difference?
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on September 02, 2013, 08:13:39 AM
Is there any difference between NES Bonk's adventure & FC Genjin besides the substantial price difference?
Nope no real differences other than price.
I'm shocked at the price of the NES one. I bought it two years ago for about $80, cart only. I thought I overpaid. Now its easily 200-300. Not sure why.
Its a solid port though. Simple but fun.
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on September 02, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
Alright, good. I was thinking of picking up FC Genjin because I liked Bonk's Adventure on the Turbob a lot, but I can only play it on my TE currently. :/ That & I'm in need of some good action platformers for my fami. I've only got Metroid & Bubble Bobble currently, but I'm thinking of getting Ryuga: Ninja Crusaders, Fudomyouoden (Demon Sword), and Getsu Fuuma Den.
Also, is Nazo no Murasamejo for the FDS any good? Looks fun...
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Post by: Mathius on September 02, 2013, 05:36:58 PM
Nazo is okay. I traded my copy to a friend here a while ago. It has that arcadey early Nintendo charm but can be frustrating. It doesn't have the soul Zelda has.
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Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 03, 2013, 05:03:11 AM
Shatterhand.
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Post by: esadajr on September 03, 2013, 07:44:04 AM
the other day I was just teaching my 3yr old nephew how to play the NES, and I picked up TMNT 2, lots of fun.
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Post by: albatross on September 03, 2013, 12:49:48 PM
gyruss - its ok - not my preferred style of space shooter
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Post by: VenomMacbeth on September 03, 2013, 01:07:04 PM
gyruss - its ok - not my preferred style of space shooter
That was one of the first NES games I got. It still gives me warm fuzzies. :)
It differs quite a bit from the arcade version, though, what with the addition of the boss fights & awesome Konami-style music. Damn...I like it so much I might have to get the FDS version, even though it's nearly identical...
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Post by: bob on September 03, 2013, 01:18:52 PM
I love NES gyruss
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Post by: albatross on September 03, 2013, 05:07:58 PM
maybe i need to spend some quality time on it before passing judgement
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Post by: retroguy on September 06, 2013, 03:09:24 AM
Hammerin' Harry. I hadn't played this one before and it was a nice surprise. The controls, level design, characters, etc. were all very well done with a great sense of humor and I'd recommend it to platformer fans.
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Post by: TheIronMango on September 06, 2013, 06:59:58 PM
played a bit of mega man today. Thinking of going on a marathon of beating all 6 nes games in one day haha
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Post by: esteban on September 15, 2013, 08:37:40 AM
Spy Hunter. I only play this game to blow up the helicopters. Seriously. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
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Post by: Mathius on September 15, 2013, 08:46:35 AM
Just played through Legend of Zelda for the millionth time. No matter how many times I run through the last dungeon I always seem to get lost. ...and I always accidentally roll into Ganon's lair without the Light Arrows.
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Post by: Nec.Game.head on September 15, 2013, 10:53:24 AM
I recently got back into playing with RC cars again. With that said I started playing RC Pro Am again also. This on my 10 all time top favorite NES games. I would really love to actually get to play through the entire game one day. Has anyone on here ever gone through the entire game ??
I recently got back into playing with RC cars again. With that said I started playing RC Pro Am again also. This on my 10 all time top favorite NES games. I would really love to actually get to play through the entire game one day. Has anyone on here ever gone through the entire game ??
alpha mission - cool shoot em up - in the process of collection all the nes shooters i can find
I started a similar mission about 2 months ago. My only rule is NO EBAY. Have found these so far out in the wild. I know Guardian Legend and Xexyz are a stretch, but they have good shooting segments. Also, not pictured, Tailspin, Gradius, Millipede.
alpha mission - cool shoot em up - in the process of collection all the nes shooters i can find
I started a similar mission about 2 months ago. My only rule is NO EBAY. Have found these so far out in the wild. I know Guardian Legend and Xexyz are a stretch, but they have good shooting segments. Also, not pictured, Tailspin, Gradius, Millipede.
There are some good ones on the NES, but to achieve true 8-bit Nintendo shooty greatness, you really need to get a famicom/converter, if you haven't already. Crisis Force, Gradius II, and Uchuu Keibitai SDF are just a few really good reasons to do so, especially Gradius II. It outshines the first game in absolutely every possible way.
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Post by: albatross on September 15, 2013, 03:27:37 PM
retron 5 pre-ordered - looking forward to picking up famicom games for sure - been looking at crisis force - looks great!
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Post by: Arkhan on September 15, 2013, 04:12:35 PM
Needs more Starship Hector, Galam!
and Legendary Wings, and Gun Smoke!
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on September 15, 2013, 04:30:09 PM
What is Jeopardy?
I got it for free with some other stuff.
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Post by: Arkhan on September 15, 2013, 05:59:00 PM
It's an NES game based off of a really lame game show with a really douchey host.
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Post by: Mathius on September 16, 2013, 01:47:39 AM
I didn't know Silkworm had a NES release.
Top Gun was a favorite of mine bitd. I remember sometimes just letting the title screen music loop because it was so awesome in that Konami kind of way. The AVGN has helped to ensure it suck status but I feel it isn't that bad.
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Post by: retroguy on September 16, 2013, 03:24:53 AM
James Rolfe has said that he doesn't actually hate all the games he reviews, he just goes with what he thinks will be funny because AVGN is a parody of easily angered/excessively negative people. This makes it really annoying when you talk to people who say Game X is bad without ever playing it just because it was on AVGN.
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Post by: Mathius on September 16, 2013, 06:01:51 AM
James Rolfe has said that he doesn't actually hate all the games he reviews, he just goes with what he thinks will be funny because AVGN is a parody of easily angered/excessively negative people. This makes it really annoying when you talk to people who say Game X is bad without ever playing it just because it was on AVGN.
Not everyone knows this though. Once a game enters AVGN territory it's eternally labeled as bad in the minds of the majority.
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Post by: Arkhan on September 16, 2013, 06:03:20 AM
James Rolfe has said that he doesn't actually hate all the games he reviews, he just goes with what he thinks will be funny because AVGN is a parody of easily angered/excessively negative people. This makes it really annoying when you talk to people who say Game X is bad without ever playing it just because it was on AVGN.
yeah. I hate when people assimilate someone else's opinion, especially when it's a parody opinion.
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Post by: MrFlutterPie on September 16, 2013, 10:29:13 AM
It's an NES game based off of a really lame game show with a really douchey host.
What is...Double Dare!
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Post by: geise on September 16, 2013, 01:26:03 PM
...but he's not a douchey host.
Last NES game I played was Goonies.
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Post by: retroguy on September 17, 2013, 02:32:03 AM
Goonies 1 or Goonies 2?
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Post by: toymachine78 on September 20, 2013, 03:06:32 AM
Double Dragon !
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Post by: albatross on September 20, 2013, 03:22:20 AM
just picked up 1943 - great shooter
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Post by: esteban on September 20, 2013, 06:26:19 AM
RBI BASEBALL, just for the memories. I remember when Bases Loaded came out and made many other games look like Little People Little League (the Mii's of today).
RBI BASEBALL was more fun than I thought it would be in 2013. I think I am more forgiving now that massive amounts of $$$$ (and the notion of "getting my money's worth") are less important...
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Post by: bob on October 16, 2013, 07:09:20 AM
muscling my way through Castlevania III right now. Can't beat the pirate ship level. back at it tonight.
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Post by: esteban on October 16, 2013, 07:25:56 AM
muscling my way through Castlevania III right now. Can't beat the pirate ship level. back at it tonight.
I loved Castlevania III. It seemed like a nice progression from II.
I was recently introduced to the sound difference between the JP and US cart versions of this game and I have to say the added bass on the JP version is a very nice touch.
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Post by: hizaygizirlz on October 16, 2013, 12:53:53 PM
Last few weeks for me.
Double Dragon -- couldn't quite finish it ill try again soon
Rescue the Embassy Mission -- fun but to short to hold your attention for to long the first of the 3 screens is the best
NES Play Action Football -- always liked it even though the players move painfully slow, returning kicks and interceptions is a blast
Robin Hood -- nice action RPG would have finished but I forgot the continues are limited
I just picked up Ghost Lion I doubt it will be anything that holds my interest but I never played it and it has been on my list for a long time
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Post by: Tatsujin on October 16, 2013, 03:24:55 PM
hoshi no kirby... resp. my son played it..i just watched :lol:
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Post by: sirhcman on October 19, 2013, 07:12:25 AM
played some gun nac today.. pew pew die bunnies! :evil:
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Post by: esteban on October 19, 2013, 11:07:31 AM
RC PRO AM is still an utterly fantastic game. It's a challenge to get through, too (I've dine it, but not recently...I don't remember all the tracks/strategies for the final 1/3 of the game).
played some gun nac today.. pew pew die bunnies! :evil:
Totally. After I abandoned NES for TG-16/Genesis back in the day, my friend howled with delight at how awesome gems kept popping up on NES (SCAT, GUN NAC, etc.)
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Post by: TR0N on October 21, 2013, 06:44:20 PM
Famicom is out again,so it's some castlevania 3 dracula's curse and then it will be sweet home.
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Post by: Nando on October 23, 2013, 05:41:25 AM