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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: Nando on September 04, 2013, 07:11:52 AM

Title: Famicom platformers
Post by: Nando on September 04, 2013, 07:11:52 AM: What are some platformers, Run and Gun's, worth checking out, that never made it over here?
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: PunkicCyborg on September 04, 2013, 07:17:27 AM: splatterhouse wanpaku graffiti
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Gao on September 04, 2013, 09:26:50 AM: Cocoron is really good. It plays largely like Mega Man, but the gimmick is that you build your characters from various parts you have access to, each effecting your stats. One of the best Famicom games to never come out here.

Another that you might consider is Layla. It isn't anything amazing, but for 1986, it has a surprising amount of content. It handles a little weird, like your character is on roller skates or something, but it's decent once you get used to it.
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: DragonmasterDan on September 04, 2013, 09:47:05 AM: I really like Goonies 1 for Famicom. It didn't come out on NES (but was released as a Playchoice 10 arcade game).
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Gao on September 04, 2013, 12:04:57 PM: Quote from: DragonmasterDan on September 04, 2013, 09:47:05 AM
I really like Goonies 1 for Famicom. It didn't come out on NES (but was released as a Playchoice 10 arcade game).
Forgot about that one. It's short, but what's there is pretty solid.
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Tatsujin on September 04, 2013, 01:32:53 PM: Contra (JPN)
Akumajou Special - boku dracula-kun
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: TheClash603 on September 04, 2013, 05:12:50 PM: My favorites (not released in US):

Goonies
Gimmick
Wai Wai World 2
Doki Doki Panic FDS
Holy Diver
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: TR0N on September 04, 2013, 06:08:19 PM: Mr.Gimmick
Ai Senshi Nicole FDS
Don Doko Don 2
Little Samson,It had a u.s release but in price the japanese version is cheaper
Arumana no Kiseki FDS,Think konami take on indiana jones but it plays like bionic commando.
The Goonies
Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti
Wai Wai World 1&2
New Ghostbusters II
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Nando on September 05, 2013, 02:58:50 AM: Most excellent!

Thank you guys!
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: cabbage on September 06, 2013, 12:04:55 AM: I'm quite fond of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee ... even if it is far too easy!
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: SuperDeadite on September 06, 2013, 01:53:46 AM: HOLY DIVER
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Nando on September 06, 2013, 03:25:23 AM: Quote from: SuperDeadite on September 06, 2013, 01:53:46 AM
HOLY DIVER

This was totally unexpected. Irem eh?
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Nando on September 06, 2013, 08:26:28 AM: Quote from: TR0N on September 04, 2013, 06:08:19 PM

New Ghostbusters II

This is really sweet looking
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: TR0N on September 06, 2013, 08:25:32 PM: Quote from: Nando on September 06, 2013, 08:26:28 AM
Quote from: TR0N on September 04, 2013, 06:08:19 PM

New Ghostbusters II

This is really sweet looking
Yup hal laboratory take on ghostbusters II is better then that crap activison released.
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: dingsbums on September 06, 2013, 09:16:34 PM: Titles that never get mentioned 8)

Yume Penguin Monogatari
Robokko Wars
Parasol Henbee
Armadillo
Daiku no Gen San 2
Mitsume ga Tooru
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa (There is a cartridge & a Famicom Disk Version)
Kero Kero Keroppi no Dai Bouken 2
Sayuki World 2
Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 2: Karakuri Land
Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 3: Taiketsu! Souringen
Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima 4
Cross Fire
Spartan X2
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: TheClash603 on September 07, 2013, 05:22:53 AM: dingsbums, most everyone with a Famicom has played Armadillo.

Most of these people thought they were playing "Mario 4."
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Gao on September 07, 2013, 08:37:36 AM: Quote from: dingsbums on September 06, 2013, 09:16:34 PM
Yume Penguin Monogatari
While I also rather enjoy this game, if you're planning on buying physical carts, keep in mind that this game is very short and easy. I beat it the day I got it in around a half hour.
Title: Re: Famicom platformers
Post by: Nando on September 20, 2013, 02:06:39 AM: Quote from: cabbage on September 06, 2013, 12:04:55 AM
I'm quite fond of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee ... even if it is far too easy!

So I've been stupidly addicted to this game. It is really easy but the design and overall art direction rocks.

Holy Diver is another one that I keep going back to. It's hard as nails until you start understanding the enemy patterns, and even then, but it's a blast to play.