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Title: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 13, 2013, 02:51:07 AM
I've started a new video series, playing NES games (badly) for the first time and commenting on them. I've never really played the NES much so this is a new adventure for me.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on October 13, 2013, 07:09:35 AM
I've started a new video series, playing NES games (badly) for the first time and commenting on them. I've never really played the NES much so this is a new adventure for me.
Never Played NES #1 - Tiger Heli (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fJ2EzOJl1g#)
Status: DISBELIEF.
Do you mean your experience is primarily with the Famicom, as opposed to NES?
OR DO YOU MEAN YOU KNOW NOT OF FAMICOM??
Disbelief.
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Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: TheClash603 on October 13, 2013, 07:22:43 AM
It does seem a bit odd to be a video game fan and not play the most prolific system of the era. How do you know something is the best, without trying the other stuff?
I can't wait until you come to the conclusion the NES is your favorite system and you disown all others...
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Tatsujin on October 13, 2013, 07:34:05 AM
le obey will always be the best, no matter what!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on October 13, 2013, 07:34:06 AM
It does seem a bit odd to be a video game fan and not play the most prolific system of the era. How do you know something is the best, without trying the other stuff?
I can't wait until you come to the conclusion the NES is your favorite system and you disown all others...
STATUS: There can be no other conclusion. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 13, 2013, 07:39:22 AM
Don't worry guys, I told Paul to play Hydlide.
Also, I notice that the music in Tiger Heli is slower than it should be.
You doing crazy PAL mode?
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Bernie on October 13, 2013, 08:34:34 AM
WOW. :) Never played the NES huh? Go for Dragon Warrior!!!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on October 13, 2013, 09:05:15 AM
You are too cruel. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
I don't think I ever finished Hydlide, I just didn't have the masochism.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 13, 2013, 09:34:39 AM
Remember that the NES didn't do the business in the UK that it did overseas. The Master System (with its superior graphics) was by far the more successful console at the time - I never even knew anyone who owned a NES. It just wasn't a big deal over here as it was in America where it seemed that 1 in 5 people owned one, much like how the Spectrum never made the dent in the US that it did in Europe where it was the No.1 home computer (and you're missing out if you've never played classics like Ant Attack, 3D Death Chase, Wheelie and The Train Game).
I went from Spectrum to SMS, to PCE, Amiga, Mega Drive, Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation, PC...etc. Classic DOS games are also a field I'm missing out on. I've dabbled briefly in a few NES roms in the past, but never properly tried to play them, it's going to be interesting.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on October 13, 2013, 09:39:35 AM
YOU ARE FORGIVEN. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Black Tiger on October 13, 2013, 09:59:43 AM
Destiny of an Emperor is the best game on the system.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 13, 2013, 10:42:23 AM
Oh man, if we're going to go into the DOS era, there are some gems you need to try.
like Jazz Jackrabbit, Xargon, Jill of the Jungle, Commander Keen, and DUKE NUKEM.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 13, 2013, 11:40:30 AM
Oh man, if we're going to go into the DOS era, there are some gems you need to try.
like Jazz Jackrabbit, Xargon, Jill of the Jungle, Commander Keen, and DUKE NUKEM.
Oh I`ve played Duke Nukem. Classic.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 13, 2013, 12:50:49 PM
I was a pretty big fan of Jill of the Jungle.
It's like Vixen, but not crap.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: roflmao on October 13, 2013, 02:48:56 PM
Great first episode! I'm sure you figured this out, but with Tiger Heli, if you are hit *and* you have a bomb on that side of the heli, the bomb will go off, preventing you from being destroyed and kills everything nearby.
I also never had an NES bitd, but picked this one up a few years ago and think it's pretty good! Kyukyoku Tiger was released on the NES as Twin Cobra, and it's also a very fun port. Much easier than the PCE version because when you die, your heli instantly reappears - no break in gameplay. For an NES game, it's pretty fun.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Tatsujin on October 13, 2013, 04:02:15 PM
yeah, UK always was a strange country when it came to video games :P
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 13, 2013, 06:20:18 PM
I wish the Master System had caught on better in America, honestly.
the games look way better. I'll take Double Dragon on Master System over NES any day.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Tatsujin on October 13, 2013, 07:18:23 PM
back then the NES (Nintendo in general) was much bigger than anything else in switzerland, but it still had a fair amount of SMS. as for video game consoles, prior the NES/SMS we only knew the 2600 and G&Ws i guess. vic20, c64 etc. was very strong in the home computer section because everybody could copy the games (yeah, nobody thougt bad about this back in the 80s). i also got me a lynx in about 1989. we had a lot of official TV stores that just imported game devices from any countries, since there was no law or what so ever against doing that. so we could basically walk into few stores and play the SFC just few days after its japanese lauch. they hals had PC Engines (remember the core 1) when i was 13~14.
unfortunately the prices were ranged THAT high for these gaming machines, you had to be a very rich or wealthy kid to get any private hands on them.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: BigusSchmuck on October 13, 2013, 08:21:04 PM
Play the wizardry and ultima ports. Enough said. Oh yeah and pools of radiance too. Fun times.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on October 13, 2013, 11:25:21 PM
I wish the Master System had caught on better in America, honestly.
the games look way better. I'll take Double Dragon on Master System over NES any day.
Ark, you know I love you. However...
You are crazy. NES Double Dragon is awesome, a superior game to the arcade. ALL of the Double Dragon games are flawed (arcade and ports), in one respect or another, but DD and DDII on NES were oozing with charm, challenge and here's the most important thing (replayability): PROVIDED COUNTLESS HOURS OF FUN. I kept going back to these games, as did my friends, far more frequently than any other versions/ports available. Personally, I like the leveling-up system implemented in DD...earning experience and developing skills to acquire new moves totally works for the NES port.
DD on SMS, for all its virtues, never achieved the same level of charm/intrigue/satisfaction/replayability.
I love the SMS and will always defend it, but the Famicom/NES library is ridiculously rich and varied. It is my favorite console because of the vast, solid library of games.
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Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 14, 2013, 04:30:02 AM
Play the wizardry and ultima ports. Enough said. Oh yeah and pools of radiance too. Fun times.
Eh, Ultima V on NES is complete balls, lol.
Nobody should have to play through that.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: geise on October 14, 2013, 04:39:18 AM
Yay! Now you can actually play Cocoron. :lol:
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: PunkicCyborg on October 14, 2013, 05:31:34 AM
play metal storm!!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 14, 2013, 05:35:13 AM
Yeah, Metal Storm is pretty awesome.
also worth trying are the Bionic Commando and Strider for NES, because they aren't like the arcade at all.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 14, 2013, 05:46:13 AM
I have a long list of all these suggestions so keep them coming.
I've already recorded a few more videos and I find that the best ones are games that are action based and quite challenging, without being difficult to work out how to play. I've done a couple I might trash because they just go on too long with me being either clueless or running out of things to say.
Also, here (http://www.retrovideogamer.co.uk/index.php?topic=2291.0)'s an interesting thread if you Americanese people want to get a flavour of the impact of the NES in the UK (i.e. it bombed).
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 14, 2013, 05:59:00 AM
Play B-Wings, too.
Everyone likes that game.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: roflmao on October 14, 2013, 06:30:21 AM
Guardian Legend! It's kind of like a cross between Legend of Zelda and Blazing Lazers.
Kirby's Adventure is a fun platformer. You gobble up the enemies to harness their powers.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 14, 2013, 07:16:03 AM
No.2 is up
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Nando on October 14, 2013, 08:21:59 AM
Just discovered these! Too awesome.
I'm on a similar boat, where it is just now that I am really discovering the NES titles.
Ghostbusters 2 from JP is A SUPER FUN game.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 14, 2013, 08:49:57 AM
Clash at Demonhead, bitches.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arjak on October 14, 2013, 11:55:44 AM
You've never played NES, huh? You're in for a treat! Here's a few suggestions of games that are excellent (IMO) that are not talked about too much:
Adventures of Lolo - A unique puzzle game series by HAL. Known as the Eggerland series in Japan.
Power Blade - A fun, often overlooked action game. Not to be confused with Power Blazer, the much-inferior Japanese version.
Blaster Master - A unique take on the MetroidVania genre.
Goonies II - Another decent (but strange) MetroidVania based on the classic movie from the '80s.
River City Ransom/Street Gangs - A Beat 'em up/RPG with tons of personality.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: cho_aniki on October 14, 2013, 01:23:04 PM
I have also never had a NES. In fact I don't think the NES was ever released in South Africa where I grew up. I can remember a rich friend had one as his father had managed to import one somehow and I did play it a few times when I visited his house.
Is it generally cheaper to collect PAL titles or NTSC titles? And which version of the hardware should one get?
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Tatsujin on October 14, 2013, 01:48:26 PM
why in the hell would one possibly like to collect PAL games for the NES?
And since you seem to be located in japan(?), certainly non of the above :idea:
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: cho_aniki on October 14, 2013, 01:58:53 PM
I play a lot of my consoles in PAL format and being from South Africa I have a large PAL collection. Having said that, I don't even have a PAL Turbografx. It really depends on the console, for some like the Megadrive I have a lot of both.
One of the huge advantages of many PAL consoles, for me anyhow, is the Peritel/Scart connection which means getting the best possible picture without having to do any modifications.
As far as the NES is concerned, I don't really know which is why I was asking.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Tatsujin on October 14, 2013, 02:36:53 PM
I play a lot of my consoles in PAL format and being from South Africa I have a large PAL collection. Having said that, I don't even have a PAL Turbografx. It really depends on the console, for some like the Megadrive I have a lot of both.
One of the huge advantages of many PAL consoles, for me anyhow, is the Peritel/Scart connection which means getting the best possible picture without having to do any modifications.
As far as the NES is concerned, I don't really know which is why I was asking.
so then you're not located in japan as implied in the otehr thread?
euro scart wouldn't do much good on NTSC-J ground anywhy.
you can hook up almost any console via scart, having the appropriate cable. this wasn't exactly a feature of the PAL console itself, but much more of the TV sets sold in PAL fields which preferably supported RGB input more than in the US/JPN fields. (btw. there were no PAL consoles sold, which came with a scart cable ex-works. if you wanted to use RGB, you had to buy your cable somewhere else).
And yeah, the NES only had AV at best anyway. so no difference there, except that PAL did run like 17% slower and came with huge PAL-bars on the top and bottom.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: cho_aniki on October 14, 2013, 03:09:20 PM
I am living in Japan but I am from South Africa and have most of my games collection with me here.
I use multi-region CRT televisions for playing my games so I am not stuck with NTSC-J at all.
Most French consoles (technically SECAM) came with a Peritel cable and some output RGB directly (Atari 7800 and Sega Master System for example). The difference in quality is huge when compared with the RF output of the consoles which were sold elsewhere. In this case, it is not simply a question of switching the cable as the consoles sold elsewhere do not output RGB despite being from the same region (ex. UK Atari 7800 and UK Sega Master System). This is why I tend to only use French consoles for playing those systems. Of course the more modern the console, the easier it is to get around this.
But if the NES only outputs AV, then as you say, it makes no difference. My question was more in relation to the games themselves and in which region they would be cheaper to acquire.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: BlueBMW on October 14, 2013, 03:26:58 PM
I am living in Japan but I am from South Africa and have most of my games collection with me here.
I use multi-region CRT televisions for playing my games so I am not stuck with NTSC-J at all.
Most French consoles (technically SECAM) came with a Peritel cable and some output RGB directly (Atari 7800 and Sega Master System for example). The difference in quality is huge when compared with the RF output of the consoles which were sold elsewhere. In this case, it is not simply a question of switching the cable as the consoles sold elsewhere do not output RGB despite being from the same region (ex. UK Atari 7800 and UK Sega Master System). This is why I tend to only use French consoles for playing those systems. Of course the more modern the console, the easier it is to get around this.
But if the NES only outputs AV, then as you say, it makes no difference.
yeah. but as stated above, those where already modified/beefed up consoles and not original off the shelf ware from nintendo, sega, NEC & co.
and i don't know about the 7800 (never had one), but the SMS 1 had standard RGB output everywere, and so did the mega drive and any major console from the PSX era upwards. all you had to do was to purchase a extra RGB cable.
and also as stated above already, without any hardware modification, PAL games (unless they were properly ported, which was almost never the case) would run ca. 17% slower than their NTSC counterparts and also featuring huge PAL bars (about 100 lines -> 625 lines PAL (visible 576) vs. 525 lines NTSC (visible 483)) on the top and bottom screen, which was always a huge minus in my eyes.
My question was more in relation to the games themselves and in which region they would be cheaper to acquire.
and again, since you're located in japan, nothing would be cheaper than aquiring japanese (famicom) games (except for few very expensive rarities) :idea:
also PAL games can be quite pricey at these days, since many of those hipsters jumped on the retro train for descovering their youth a 2nd time.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on October 14, 2013, 04:57:09 PM
Karnov is under-appreciated. I consider it a gem.
A lot of folks disagree, but Cobra Command (no! Not the game you are thinking of! A different one) is a brutal game that I absolutely adore. It's Choplifter done better, but I'll warn you, it is challenging (I love it).
There are too many top-tier games for you to play, but when you get a chance, take a break from them and try Karnov and/or Cobra Command.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Tatsujin on October 14, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
nothing can be done better than choplifter (arcade, sms) :idea:
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: BlueBMW on October 14, 2013, 05:28:22 PM
Cobra Command on NES is excellent! I loved acquiring all the various upgrades. And yes, it was hard.
Now Jackal... that was a fun game...
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 14, 2013, 06:34:04 PM
both Cobra Command and Jackal are excellent.
Anyone who disagrees is a retard.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: TR0N on October 14, 2013, 07:39:12 PM
One gem i can recommend i know it had a pal release.It can be pricey,unless you buy a reproduction of it or have a flashcart.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: DragonmasterDan on October 14, 2013, 10:53:05 PM
Some of my favorite NES games are
Platformers: Super Mario Bros 1,2 US, 3. Kirby's Adventure, Felix the Cat, Ninja Gaiden 1,2, Castlevania 1,3 RPGs and RPG style games: Dragon Warrior 1,2,3,4 The Legend of Zelda 1 and 2, Crystalis, Star Tropics Shoot Em ups/Run N Guns: Gun+NAC, Guardian Legend, Stinger, Contra, Super C Action Adventure games: Metroid, Kid Icarus, Goonies II, Rygar, Little Samson Simple arcade style games: Kung-Fu, Snow Bros, Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber
There's so many fantastic ones I'm leaving out. But these are all recommendations
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Nando on October 15, 2013, 04:41:46 AM
There's also this thread with some recommendations
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 15, 2013, 05:37:17 AM
Kickle Cubicle.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: PunkicCyborg on October 15, 2013, 06:04:14 AM
+1 for kickle. i was completely hooked on this one last year till i finally beat it.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: wildfruit on October 16, 2013, 12:04:04 AM
i recommend super mario bros 3 robocop solar jetman snake rattle n roll teenage mutant HERO turtles
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 21, 2013, 06:22:42 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: PunkicCyborg on October 21, 2013, 06:44:20 AM
I think I have this but never played it myself. It's like Dino Riki meets Monster Lair. Check out Kabuki Quantam Fighter. Thats one of my fav platformers for the system
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on October 21, 2013, 07:09:42 AM
aw yes. another video.
Amagon's issue is there are alot of cheap/stupid deaths that are practically unavoidable. It doesn't match the stupid cartoony presentation of the game at all.
You're better off playing Toki or Clash at Demonhead since it's not as cheaped out.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 21, 2013, 07:16:34 AM
Batman and Shatterhand.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Nando on October 21, 2013, 09:31:42 AM
I think I have this but never played it myself. It's like Dino Riki meets Monster Lair. Check out Kabuki Quantam Fighter. Thats one of my fav platformers for the system
Watched a video of this one. Really dug the look and the overall silly story.
+1 on Shatterhand.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: ccovell on October 21, 2013, 12:13:02 PM
Paul, we give you all these excellent suggestions, and then you pick crap like Athena and Amagon?!!? Is this deliberate?
(I feel like I'm reading a Game Player's mag from early 1988 or something... Next choice up will be Flying Dragon...)
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Tatsujin on October 21, 2013, 01:38:28 PM
hahaha. Paul just needs some time to sort out and evaluate all of those things. He does on the fly what most of us did within like a 25 years time span.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Nando on October 21, 2013, 02:22:19 PM
hahaha. Paul just needs some time to sort out and evaluate all of those things. He does on the fly what most of us did within like a 25 years time span.
Paul, we give you all these excellent suggestions, and then you pick crap like Athena and Amagon?!!? Is this deliberate?
(I feel like I'm reading a Game Player's mag from early 1988 or something... Next choice up will be Flying Dragon...)
Haha, I'm trying to avoid obvious choices while picking a selection of highly recommended mixed with crappy games as it's more fun that way. I never know what I'm going to get.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 25, 2013, 10:55:32 PM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on October 26, 2013, 03:32:47 AM
Ha! I just watched Amagon. I never played Amagon, I'd love to read its development history. It such a clash of genres—I love it. The bosses are actually pretty kool.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 26, 2013, 06:21:45 AM
Jackal is fantastic!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: TR0N on October 26, 2013, 11:51:05 PM
Now you're playing a proper nes game plus it's a good port to.I notice though,you missed saving the p.o.w from the building you are suppose to drop them off at the helicopter.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on November 02, 2013, 01:25:24 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: TheClash603 on November 02, 2013, 08:13:00 AM
That lilly pad kicking your ass made me think of frog suits, which is making me again plea for you to play Mario 3. DO IT!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on November 02, 2013, 08:34:36 AM
loooooool This one was quite funny.
That game was f*cking hard when I was little. It took forever to beat the first level reliably.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: PunkicCyborg on November 02, 2013, 01:59:21 PM
Great nes hudson game!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Mathius on November 02, 2013, 02:55:00 PM
I never played this one bitd. I liked how they used some of the same sound effects from Blaster Master.
PART I ENJOYED MOST: The Silver Surfer tune at the end.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on November 08, 2013, 06:57:49 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Punch on November 08, 2013, 07:48:17 AM
Bayou Billy sucks and rocks at the same time. Luckily there's MAD CITY which is the same but without the stupid parts like difficulty.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on November 09, 2013, 12:12:27 AM
Bayou Billy sucks and rocks at the same time. Luckily there's MAD CITY which is the same but without the stupid parts like difficulty.
It could have been a masterpiece, for me, because I actually liked all the genres combined (and they were well-executed by Konami...the light gun stuff was tough with a controller (aiming quickly), but I did it routinely...with an actual light gun, also passable...but actually getting off a slew of shots quickly was the challenge. So, a nice challenge for both controllers.
Anyway, the beat-em-up sections should have been far more fun and less TEDIOUS.
I got to the last boss many times and still remember the anguish, as a kid, of dying when I was a kick or three away from beating the damn game.
Damn it, I had a Bayou a Billy comic image and I can't find it.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: TheClash603 on November 09, 2013, 02:41:40 AM
That light gun talk from Este made me think of Gotcha, which I loved playing as a kid. I am going it hook that one up right now and see if it holds up. I reccomend you all play it too!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: bob on November 09, 2013, 03:16:59 AM
That light gun talk from Este made me think of Gotcha, which I loved playing as a kid. I am going it hook that one up right now and see if it holds up. I reccomend you all play it too!
I just played gotcha a few weeks ago. Good fun.
Also, freedom force is a personal favorite.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: PunkicCyborg on November 09, 2013, 04:12:13 AM
You gotta play something terrible like Yo Noid!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on November 09, 2013, 06:55:13 AM
I like Bayou Billy. It's one of my favorite NES games.
The second driving stage is a total f*cker though.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on November 09, 2013, 09:49:08 AM
Often bayou billy is hated or dislike but i'm one of the few that enjoy it.Bit of trivia there the japanese version (mad city) is easier compared to the nes one.I don't know how,but konami usa did up the game difficulty for the nes version making it more harder then it needed it to be.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on November 10, 2013, 09:27:06 AM
What the heck did they meant with the "No need for CONTRA" thing in the cover of the comic?
Always question the source of information.
SOURCE: Esteban.
THEREFORE: Be wary.
Seriously, I can't remember why I altered that little bit of the comic's cover. It probably was tangentially related to a thread at pcefx 7 years ago. Seriously.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on November 10, 2013, 04:16:24 PM
Often bayou billy is hated or dislike but i'm one of the few that enjoy it.Bit of trivia there the japanese version (mad city) is easier compared to the nes one.I don't know how,but konami usa did up the game difficulty for the nes version making it more harder then it needed it to be.
Bayou Billy is one of my favorite NES games ever.
Mad City is easier because the guys go down in less hits, and the driving stages don't have turns in them, so you don't plow into shit as much.
the downside? Annabelle's tits aren't popping out of a skanky gatorbait shirt.
She's got a dress on.
Screw that.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: esteban on November 10, 2013, 10:44:01 PM
Often bayou billy is hated or dislike but i'm one of the few that enjoy it.Bit of trivia there the japanese version (mad city) is easier compared to the nes one.I don't know how,but konami usa did up the game difficulty for the nes version making it more harder then it needed it to be.
Bayou Billy is one of my favorite NES games ever.
Mad City is easier because the guys go down in less hits, and the driving stages don't have turns in them, so you don't plow into shit as much.
the downside? Annabelle's tits aren't popping out of a skanky gatorbait shirt.
She's got a dress on.
Screw that.
Damn, I gotta compare pixels now. I didn't know the Japanese version was more conservative with her clothes.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Mathius on November 10, 2013, 11:38:10 PM
Pics pretty please please.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Arkhan on November 11, 2013, 02:48:09 AM
The second scene right before the shooting stage where she's hanging by the ropes, she's got some lame ass dress on.
In the NES one, she's basically got on an outfit like whats her tits from Gatorbait.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: TR0N on November 11, 2013, 05:09:23 PM
Often bayou billy is hated or dislike but i'm one of the few that enjoy it.Bit of trivia there the japanese version (mad city) is easier compared to the nes one.I don't know how,but konami usa did up the game difficulty for the nes version making it more harder then it needed it to be.
Bayou Billy is one of my favorite NES games ever.
Mad City is easier because the guys go down in less hits, and the driving stages don't have turns in them, so you don't plow into shit as much.
the downside? Annabelle's tits aren't popping out of a skanky gatorbait shirt.
She's got a dress on.
Screw that.
I all ways thought it was a way of konami usa screwing with u.s gamers :roll:
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Post by: sunteam_paul on November 15, 2013, 09:52:23 PM
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Post by: sirhcman on November 16, 2013, 03:37:53 AM
I love your series Paul, some of these games I never got around to playing and may have to give a go myself! Did you delve any deeper into the Olympus game beyond what you recorded for the video?
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Post by: Arkhan on November 16, 2013, 07:12:44 PM
I hope so, considering Battle of Olympus is one of the greatest games to ever hit the NES
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Post by: sunteam_paul on November 16, 2013, 09:06:22 PM
I love your series Paul, some of these games I never got around to playing and may have to give a go myself! Did you delve any deeper into the Olympus game beyond what you recorded for the video?
No, I've not had the chance yet. There are a few games that I'd like to go back and put some time into, that's what's so nice about doing this series because I find some previously unknown-to-me gems.
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Post by: Arkhan on November 17, 2013, 07:32:36 AM
Eventually you will need to tackle Legacy of the Wizard and become addicted to it.
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Post by: bob on November 17, 2013, 10:42:46 AM
^^ I gave this a go about a year ago, but I need to give it more time. I haven't watched all the vids, but guardian legend needs a go, if you haven't already.
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Post by: Arkhan on November 18, 2013, 07:49:40 AM
GUARDIAN LEGEND YES GO NOW DO IT YES
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Post by: Arjak on November 18, 2013, 01:04:04 PM
Thirded! Guardian Legend is excellent, and yet quite underrated. Definitely worth your time if you like Zelda style games and shooters, and this is possibly the only game ever to mix the two.
It's also made by Compile. Everyone loves Compile. If you don't love Compile, you have no soul.
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Post by: sunteam_paul on November 19, 2013, 07:18:10 AM
Oh, I've already recorded one for Guardian Legend, but it's in the scrap pile as it made for a boring video, even though the game was interesting.
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Post by: bob on November 19, 2013, 07:23:55 AM
Xexyz is worth it too. I love that one. Good shooter/platform mix. How far did you get in GL?
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Post by: ccovell on November 19, 2013, 09:41:38 AM
It was released on every platform ever, but I have never played any version of New Zealand Story.
As platformers are my bread and butter, this makes little sense.
Ha! I haven't played much of this myself. I dunno, it never seemed to get much attention, just keeps staying off my radar.
We must rectify this situation. I have a heavily worn HuCARD that (hopefully) still works. Heavily worn = it spent the day on a busy road, constantly under a car or truck tire.
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Post by: Mathius on November 24, 2013, 07:26:06 AM
New Zealand Story is okay. It's by Taito so it's not a far stretch to say that it isn't anything more than Bubble Bobble with larger levels. If that idea excites you then dive in!
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Post by: sunteam_paul on November 25, 2013, 06:16:35 AM
I found it more fun than the PCE version. I was quite pleasantly surprised.
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Post by: PunkicCyborg on November 25, 2013, 06:22:07 AM
I have never played a new zealand story game. It looks pretty cool and a lot of fun.
Metal storm next please:D That game is a lot of fun to watch other people play and see them try and figure out the gravity mechanics
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Post by: sunteam_paul on November 25, 2013, 07:02:21 AM
I have never played a new zealand story game. It looks pretty cool and a lot of fun.
Metal storm next please:D That game is a lot of fun to watch other people play and see them try and figure out the gravity mechanics
I'm really amazed at the number of people who've not played New Zealand Story. I considered it one of those games that everyone has played, like Out Run or Golden Axe.
Oh, I have recorded Metal Storm already, you might have to wait for it though.
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Post by: ccovell on November 25, 2013, 04:22:23 PM
I'm really amazed at the number of people who've not played New Zealand Story. I considered it one of those games that everyone has played, like Out Run or Golden Axe.
You might be surprised, but the NES release of Kiwi Kraze was the ONLY console version of NZS to come to North America. Of course, there were C-64 and Amiga versions, but again consoles ruled the roost. Typically if I see a game like NZS or Rainbow Islands on a person's "best games ever" list, I can peg them as a Brit from a mile away.
The convenience store near my Jr. High school had NZS and Rastan Saga II, which is where I first learnt about both games, and I bet most people in the US or Canada remember NZS in the arcades first, and perhaps as an import second.
It's also easy to answer why NES Kiwi Kraze is more fun than the PCE version: the PCE NZS has sub-NES music quality.
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Post by: sunteam_paul on November 26, 2013, 06:07:33 AM
It's also easy to answer why NES Kiwi Kraze is more fun than the PCE version: the PCE NZS has sub-NES music quality.
Nail. Head. Hit.
Don't forget the disgusting color palette. :(
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Post by: sunteam_paul on December 23, 2013, 04:46:44 AM
I am still doing these, just had a break from uploading as I had a cold, and now Xmas is upon us. Normal service to be resumed in the New Year.
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Post by: sirhcman on December 23, 2013, 11:58:11 AM
woohoo can't wait! :dance:
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Post by: sunteam_paul on January 04, 2014, 03:43:07 AM
It's back...
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Post by: Mathius on January 04, 2014, 11:27:51 AM
I remember watching a friend of mine beat Batman NES back in 89. Hard as balls but very cool and atmospheric (<--my favorite word it seems) game. Sunteam, with all do respect, brother, you ended Wibble too early. This game's tunes would feature nicely in an episode. :)
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Post by: Arkhan on January 04, 2014, 07:58:09 PM
lol, when the boss shoots the blasts and you go "Oh croikey", I loled.
Batman on NES is definitely one of the best games on the system. The wall jumping is the best hiddenish feature in the game.
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Post by: Nando on January 06, 2014, 02:19:33 AM
lol, when the boss shoots the blasts and you go "Oh croikey", I loled.
Batman on NES is definitely one of the best games on the system. The wall jumping is the best hiddenish feature in the game.
Don't you need to wall jump to pass the first stage?
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Post by: bob on January 06, 2014, 04:36:06 AM
You need to use it everywhere. But there are some spots where it really helps, but isnt obvious.
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Post by: Arjak on January 06, 2014, 05:37:31 AM
Ah, Batman! An excellent choice! The video was excellent as well. I remember the first time I played this game, the only games I was really familiar with were Mario and Sonic, so I kept trying to kill the enemies by jumping on their heads.
It's good to see you play a real classic. I can only assume that playing lesser games for a while could burn you out, so it's good to mix it up a bit. That Race America game and some of your other choices looked awful.
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Post by: PunkicCyborg on January 06, 2014, 06:29:49 AM
I request Xexyx. I played it a bunch last night and it's AWESOME. gotta play up till you get to a shoot em up part
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Post by: sunteam_paul on January 06, 2014, 07:17:02 AM
Batman is probably my favourite of the bunch so far. Just goes to show even the NES can pull off some fantastic graphics when they try.
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Post by: Mathius on January 06, 2014, 07:19:14 AM
I request Xexyx. I played it a bunch last night and it's AWESOME. gotta play up till you get to a shoot em up part
Yeah, i mentioned this earlier too. One of my fave NES games and HUDSON to boot!
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Post by: rag-time4 on January 06, 2014, 06:10:01 PM
I would love to see Ikari Warriors II: Victoly Road. I'd also like to second Gun-Nac, and offer Crystalis as a great game. Crystalis features many of the same enemies and sprites from Athena!
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Post by: roflmao on January 06, 2014, 06:24:17 PM
Batman looks awesome.
I'm still looking forward to Guardian Legend or Gun.Smoke. :)
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Post by: sunteam_paul on January 11, 2014, 10:03:45 PM
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Post by: bob on January 12, 2014, 12:36:10 AM
"Fall down, go boom"
Love it.
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Post by: Nando on January 13, 2014, 08:35:59 AM
BACON!
That game kicks my ass
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Post by: yoyo on January 16, 2014, 08:57:41 PM
WOW. :) Never played the NES huh? Go for Dragon Warrior!!!
Indeed, all four are just amazing. I'll throw in a few recommendations (I own an NES with almost 200 carts myself, the console is one of my favorites)
-Dragon Warrior I-IV -Final Fantasy -Crystalis -Super Mario Bros. 1-3 -The Guardian Legend -Life Force -Gradius -Faxanadu -Double Dragon II -The Mafat Conspiracy -The Legend of Zelda/Zelda II: The Adventure of Link -Mega Man 1-6 -Adventures of Lolo 1-3 -Kirby's Adventure -Castlevania 1-3 (you might find the second to be a little odd or meh, I personally enjoyed it) -Batman & Batman: Return of the Joker -Blaster Master -Journey to Silius -1943 -Bobble Bobble -Solomon's Key & Fire N' Ice -DuckTales -Gargoyle's Quest II -Goonies II -Bionic Commando -Metroid -Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! -Ninja Gaiden 1-3 -Kabuki Quantum Fighter -Power Blade 1&2 -Solstice (hard as f*ck but an enjoyable experience) -Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II and III -Willow (Zelda-like RPG based off the movie, very well done IMO) -Tetris (Tengen Tetris is better but there's nothing more 'classic' than Nintendo's) -The Ultima games
If you are interested in collecting repro carts, which I'm not against myself as I have a few for the SNES (Tales of Phantasia and Seiken Densetsu 3), I'll throw a few names out for you:
-Sweet Home -Ys I, II and III -Dragon Slayer Jr. Romancia; if you like a good challenge -Mother/Earthbound Zero -Parodius -Ufouria -Moon Crystal -Glory of Hercales II -Holy Diver -Esper Dream 1 and/or 2
All that should definitely get you started, I know there's a few I left out, it's a console that's good for discovering things on your own for the most part ;) I know that there's several that others could recommend too.
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Post by: Arkhan on January 16, 2014, 11:41:02 PM
You might want to look up the definition of "a few"
lol
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Post by: bob on January 16, 2014, 11:44:04 PM
You might want to look up the definition of "a few"
lol
And he forgot Xexyz.
I left out a lot that I wanted to recommend, counting the fact I said I have almost 200 carts, I picked out a "few" from my collection :P But yes. Xexyz is a great game and worthy of adding. I need to get around to that myself, eventually.
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Post by: sunteam_paul on January 18, 2014, 07:00:13 AM
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Post by: sirhcman on January 18, 2014, 07:48:39 AM
Another great episode, thanks for sharing!
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Post by: sunteam_paul on January 25, 2014, 12:38:09 AM
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Post by: Punch on January 25, 2014, 01:14:27 AM
ABBA.
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Post by: sirhcman on January 25, 2014, 03:01:26 AM
Once you die tap ABBA and you will continue. The game is a ginormous turd on the NES.
Not sure if you are taking requests but why not try Panic Restaurant or R.C. Pro Am
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Post by: PunkicCyborg on January 25, 2014, 03:27:31 AM
Forgot to post on the Metal Storm vid. This is probably in my top 5 favorite NES games. It's also one of my favorite NES games. I think it would have made such a nice PCE game. I hope you get some more time to play it. It gets very challenging but I never got too frustrated and played the whole game through.
Also another game recommendation: Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti
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Post by: Arkhan on January 25, 2014, 05:40:09 AM
Guerilla War is better. lol.
Ikari is such shiy
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Post by: sunteam_paul on January 25, 2014, 07:52:41 AM
Not sure if you are taking requests but why not try Panic Restaurant or R.C. Pro Am
I have a ginormous list of requests that I will get to eventually. I'm trying not to play all 'good' games as it's nice to look at the duffers as well.
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Post by: ccovell on January 25, 2014, 01:40:55 PM
Ikari: "Feels like a homebrew version of the arcade game"... "The jerkiness of it all"...
Yep, that's Micronics' calling card right there. Check out their patchy history right here: http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Micronics
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Post by: Arkhan on January 25, 2014, 04:39:56 PM
some of their games were decent!
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Post by: sunteam_paul on January 25, 2014, 10:00:17 PM
I just picked up Conquest at Crystal Palace. It's really awesome, add that to your list!
I just played through that last week. Wife went out, I grabbed a pint of Johnny black and dug in. A few spots are tough as nails and the last castle is a bitch.
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Post by: Mathius on February 23, 2014, 01:17:55 PM
You gotta play to the end of the level, Sunteam! The speech at the level's end must be heard.
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Post by: Nando on February 24, 2014, 05:59:32 AM
Will have to give Bad dudes a look. I've only played it in it's arcade form.
Keep up the great vids!
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Post by: Arkhan on February 26, 2014, 04:55:30 AM
Where's that picture that's like
ARE YOU A BAD ENOUGH DUDE TO NAIL YOUR DICK TO A 2X4
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Post by: Nando on February 26, 2014, 06:34:51 AM
So I gave the video a look. What a disappointing port. BAD, dudes. So bad.
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Post by: sunteam_paul on March 07, 2014, 08:52:33 PM
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Post by: HailingTheThings on March 08, 2014, 10:24:09 AM
Trojan is kinda shite, but I rather enjoy it from time to time, I rather. Rather. :3
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Post by: sunteam_paul on March 15, 2014, 11:26:41 PM
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Post by: HailingTheThings on March 16, 2014, 12:07:29 PM
That game made me almost break a controller. So bad. lol
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Post by: Arkhan on March 16, 2014, 01:35:45 PM
"I look like a right gimp"
I loled and choked on potato chips.
EDIT: also, yeah, Skate or Die 2's adventure mode is a bit iffy if you're not aware of skater-lingo (ollie = jump), and if you don't grab the board upgrades from Lester. lol
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Post by: HailingTheThings on March 16, 2014, 07:33:00 PM
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Post by: bob on March 17, 2014, 10:34:51 PM
I spent HOURS playing SorD2 hallfpipe alone. That thing is excellent once you get a hang of the controls. The story is not bad either, again, once you take a few to get acclimated.
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Post by: sirhcman on March 18, 2014, 06:15:10 AM
I spent HOURS playing SorD2 hallfpipe alone. That thing is excellent once you get a hang of the controls. The story is not bad either, again, once you take a few to get acclimated.
I agree 100% with this. I bought this game from a local department store back when I was 10 (since it was only $20). The story mode controls kinda suck but the half pipe was fun as hell (despite the learning curve). I love the animation when you dropped head first on the small middle ramp and you split in half :)
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Post by: sunteam_paul on March 23, 2014, 01:28:38 AM
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Post by: HailingTheThings on March 23, 2014, 12:51:13 PM
I haven't played in quite some time, but definitely one of the best $5 NES purchases I've made.
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Post by: Mathius on March 23, 2014, 02:50:09 PM
I was just playing this the other night. The 2nd overhead shooting level's tune gets stuck in my head all the time.
Hint: Use password "TGL" to play just the shooting levels. :wink:
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Post by: roflmao on March 23, 2014, 05:54:16 PM
Hooray! Guardian Legend is one of my favorite NES games. Glad it got a "mildly favorable" review. :)
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Post by: sunteam_paul on March 29, 2014, 02:58:16 AM
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Post by: Arkhan on March 29, 2014, 07:14:17 AM
Starship Hector is my favorite Hudson shooter, I think.
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Post by: HailingTheThings on March 29, 2014, 12:51:50 PM
Wowzers, after watching this review-ish thing, I thought, "This game looks neat." Looked over my stack of NES games and I effing had it?! Yess!!! I don't play my NES that much anymore, gonna hafta do that err something soon. Yay!
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Post by: sunteam_paul on April 05, 2014, 11:29:23 PM
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Post by: HailingTheThings on April 06, 2014, 12:45:37 PM
Never played this one, looks semi-fun-ish? (Question Mark)
The character looks funny.
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Post by: bob on April 06, 2014, 01:17:59 PM
LotW is dragon slayer lineage
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Post by: sunteam_paul on April 12, 2014, 10:29:26 PM
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Post by: HailingTheThings on April 13, 2014, 10:59:29 AM
Totes have this game. I actually like it even though its kinda meh. The wtf factor keeps me going whenever I play it, which is rare. Wish the JP prototype would get a release.
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Post by: Arkhan on April 14, 2014, 10:33:27 AM
Legacy of the Wizard is great once you realize each character does one thing that the other gooners can't, so you have to figure out who can go where and grab what.
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Post by: sunteam_paul on April 19, 2014, 01:21:33 AM
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Post by: InfraMan on April 19, 2014, 02:12:37 AM
Crystalis is a pretty fun action RPG, although it can be a little hard to know where you're supposed to go sometimes. Not as good as StarTropics, but definitely worth playing through if you like the genre.
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Post by: sunteam_paul on April 25, 2014, 11:33:34 PM
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Post by: esteban on April 26, 2014, 07:51:17 AM
I never heard of this one. WTF?
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Post by: InfraMan on April 26, 2014, 08:02:32 AM
I've only ever seen this one available from repro sites... I think it was only officially released in Japan.
Glad to see that you're doing some obscure titles on your show TC, and not just the big name Zeldas and Marios and such. Good stuff! :clap:
Yes it was a Japan only release. Apparently it's very expensive.
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Post by: ccovell on April 26, 2014, 12:16:30 PM
Moon Crystal is a very good game, with good music, great graphics, and gameplay (as you discovered) like a cross between PoP and Ys III (later stages include a castle to explore, etc). Better get used to the controls, as in later stages you'll have to jump on moving platforms, gears, etc, as I recall.
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Post by: TR0N on April 26, 2014, 08:39:57 PM
It does seem a bit odd to be a video game fan and not play the most prolific system of the era. How do you know something is the best, without trying the other stuff?
I can't wait until you come to the conclusion the NES is your favorite system and you disown all others...
STATUS: There can be no other conclusion. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
There can be only ONE!
Que Highlander theme.
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Post by: synbiosfan on June 03, 2014, 03:48:03 PM
Is what I played all there is to it? I got the feeling I might be missing 75% of the gameplay somewhere.
All you do is travel between the two ports looking for Jaws and collecting sea shells. Once you find Jaws and wear his health down you enter the final sequence where you ram the filthy fish with your boat, which is easier said then done.
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Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on August 28, 2015, 09:08:55 AM
Jaws wasn't as bad as people make it out to be. Yeah the last part was a tad hard, but I mean come on, I beat the game when I was like 12. If it was really that hard I'd not have been able to do so. I think the main part of Jaws that is the problem is it is not that long. There just is not enough content in the game.
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Post by: MrBroadway on August 28, 2015, 09:50:12 AM
Jaws wasn't as bad as people make it out to be. Yeah the last part was a tad hard, but I mean come on, I beat the game when I was like 12. If it was really that hard I'd not have been able to do so. I think the main part of Jaws that is the problem is it is not that long. There just is not enough content in the game.
It should have been a 2600 or Colecovision game, not a Nintendo game.
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Post by: esteban on August 28, 2015, 10:25:17 AM
Jaws wasn't as bad as people make it out to be. Yeah the last part was a tad hard, but I mean come on, I beat the game when I was like 12. If it was really that hard I'd not have been able to do so. I think the main part of Jaws that is the problem is it is not that long. There just is not enough content in the game.
It should have been a 2600 or Colecovision game, not a Nintendo game.
No, with variety of challenges/objectives (in shootemup scenes) and a nice overworld quest getting items...I actually like the flow of the game. The shootemup stages underwater should have had different objectives and goals (kill x fish, plant x lobster traps, rebait x hooks, dodge swarm of barracuda for x seconds, escort a baby seahorse to mommy seahorse across the screen, have scrolling full-on horizontal/vertical shooting stages, have mini-boss encounters, etc.)
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Post by: MrBroadway on August 28, 2015, 10:32:28 AM
I meant as it is. It obviously could have been spruced up to be a good retro-style NES game. I don't think that was within LJN's capability, though.
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Post by: esteban on August 28, 2015, 10:42:54 AM
I meant as it is. It obviously could have been spruced up to be a good retro-style NES game. I don't think that was within LJN's capability, though.
As stated above this fish 'em up was developed by our good friends at Westone, creators of the Wonder Boy series. Shocking right!? :)
That's some very surprising info to me. Jaws never seemed so bad as people say, just a bit too short and simple. It seems its gameplay mechanics were more akin to a 2600 game (not that they are bad, just simpler than what Nes games could have allowed to do).
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Post by: Mzo on September 21, 2015, 05:03:53 PM
I quite like Jaws. Way too short, yeah, but still fun. It was a ripoff back then but just right at whatever it's worth now. A dollar CIB?
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Post by: sirhcman on September 21, 2015, 05:05:10 PM
I quite like Jaws. Way too short, yeah, but still fun. It was a ripoff back then but just right at whatever it's worth now. A dollar CIB?
CIB copies usually go for around $20 in nice condition
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Post by: johnnykonami on September 21, 2015, 05:33:20 PM
My friend and I played Jaws as a rental one weekend. I think he was disappointed but I kinda liked it, myself. I didn't learn of the Westone connection until a few years ago, but that just adds to the charm for me. I would definitely pick it up on the cheap.
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Post by: sunteam_paul on September 25, 2015, 05:27:01 AM
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Post by: Medic_wheat on September 25, 2015, 10:32:20 AM
I just picked up some games that I ah e been wanting to try for some time.
All loose for $5 a game
Legendary wings Hogans Ally (already had but it was $5 and in better condition then my old one) Kickle cubical Jackle Journey into Sillious Shadow gate Monster party Thundercade (the cover art looked like G.I. Joe from the 80s had to try it out lol. Plus it was a "Sammy" game which I typically like.
Also got Kickmaster for $45. Kind of pricy for a NES game but meh. Let's go crazy.
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Post by: Mathius on September 25, 2015, 10:51:48 AM
I just picked up some games that I ah e been wanting to try for some time.
All loose for $5 a game
Legendary wings Hogans Ally (already had but it was $5 and in better condition then my old one) Kickle cubical Jackle Journey into Sillious Shadow gate Monster party Thundercade (the cover art looked like G.I. Joe from the 80s had to try it out lol. Plus it was a "Sammy" game which I typically like.
Also got Kickmaster for $45. Kind of pricy for a NES game but meh. Let's go crazy.
I've been after Kickmaster for a while but then the collectards sniffed it out and drove the price up. $45 is a good deal nowadays.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on September 25, 2015, 10:58:28 AM
I just picked up some games that I ah e been wanting to try for some time.
All loose for $5 a game
Legendary wings Hogans Ally (already had but it was $5 and in better condition then my old one) Kickle cubical Jackle Journey into Sillious Shadow gate Monster party Thundercade (the cover art looked like G.I. Joe from the 80s had to try it out lol. Plus it was a "Sammy" game which I typically like.
Also got Kickmaster for $45. Kind of pricy for a NES game but meh. Let's go crazy.
I've been after Kickmaster for a while but then the collectards sniffed it out and drove the price up. $45 is a good deal nowadays.
It was? I am blissfully unaware of some of the more pricy NES games apart from you little damsons and flint stones dinosore peek level stupid asking prices.
Unfortunately I think all I have left to pick up on the NES on my want list are the pricyer games.
I think the only "cheap" BES games still on the list is Mike Tysons Punch out, base wars, power blade, adventure island III, and uninvited.
The rest
Little Samson Rescue Rangers 2 Bonk (shitty conspired to the Tg-16 and not a desperate need for anything over $10) Power Blade 2 Fire n ice Krion Conquest Bubble Bobble 2 Both flintstone games Mighty Final Fight Panic Resturant
I think that's it.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on September 30, 2015, 04:42:39 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 07, 2015, 05:32:00 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 14, 2015, 05:34:55 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on October 21, 2015, 03:23:31 AM
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Post by: sunteam_paul on October 28, 2015, 07:07:07 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on November 04, 2015, 05:01:37 AM
Title: Never Played NES
Post by: VenomMacbeth on November 04, 2015, 06:16:00 AM
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5-BmjTZIV8#)
I've been meaning to get the Famicom version of this. Natsume made some pretty awesome games for the FC; I actually like this game a little better than Ninja Ryukenden.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on November 11, 2015, 05:00:01 AM
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Post by: sunteam_paul on November 18, 2015, 05:11:06 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Groover on November 23, 2015, 01:47:38 PM
These videos are nice. Interesting choices so far. How are you playing these and capturing the video? Emulator or real hardware. If real hardware whats the setup?
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on November 25, 2015, 05:50:45 AM
These videos are nice. Interesting choices so far. How are you playing these and capturing the video? Emulator or real hardware. If real hardware whats the setup?
Emulator. If I had real hardware they wouldn't be genuine first time plays.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Mathius on November 25, 2015, 06:03:40 AM
You need to get a NES, Paul. Just sayin' :)
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on November 25, 2015, 06:15:17 AM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: in99flames on November 25, 2015, 12:35:40 PM
I just stumbled on this thread......i am very happy youre playing NES. i did not read through the 25 pages entirely....but please...play these 2: Excitebike. And a personal favorite....Balloon Fight! Balloon fight is simple....but very challenging. I always had fun with it.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: wilykat on December 02, 2015, 02:16:06 AM
Oh man, Deadly Towers lol. I actually remember beating that game.
It is a terrible game but I was extremely determined in my youth.
I never did properly beat the game. I used the old password hack changing the first 2 letters FE or EF to get powerful boost so I could do all 7 bells and finish it. I really need to do this proper one day, exploring various hidden dungeons and buying powerups the slow way.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on December 02, 2015, 07:58:41 PM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Mathius on December 03, 2015, 12:36:11 PM
^^Oh boy you're in for a treat!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: TR0N on December 03, 2015, 07:21:51 PM
One of the best shooters for the nes.
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on December 12, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: ccovell on December 14, 2015, 11:19:45 AM
Fun (if horrific) fact: the composer of NES Friday the 13th also made music for the Megami Tensei series, Bonk's Adventure (NES), and Bonk's Revenge ("program")
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: Mathius on December 14, 2015, 12:10:23 PM
Fun (if horrific) fact: the composer of NES Friday the 13th also made music for the Megami Tensei series, Bonk's Adventure (NES), and Bonk's Revenge ("program")
Wow!
Title: Re: Never Played NES
Post by: sunteam_paul on December 16, 2015, 10:12:36 PM