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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: termis on June 15, 2007, 12:40:50 PM

Title: Name that game!
Post by: termis on June 15, 2007, 12:40:50 PM: So, let's see how arcade-dorky all you are.

I thought the graphics were beyond brilliant at that time.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o90/thumpin_termis/robot.png)
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Post by: nat on June 15, 2007, 12:42:38 PM: Hey, didn't we have this thread going like last year sometime?
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Post by: Tatsujin on June 15, 2007, 04:39:10 PM: yes we did ;)
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Post by: ParanoiaDragon on June 15, 2007, 07:21:54 PM: You know, I'm pretty sure I know the game, but I can't think of the name. I'd have to check my Mame files to refresh my memory, but, I believe the first level is some kind of desert?
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Post by: Keranu on June 15, 2007, 07:26:45 PM: It reminds me of Magmax, but I know it's not.
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Post by: Turbo D on June 15, 2007, 08:12:11 PM: It looks like some sort of high tech dig dug
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Post by: termis on June 15, 2007, 08:26:49 PM: First level is a foresty-mountain type area IIRC.

Some big hints - I'd say this game is the spiritual predecessor to Side Arms (I actually think it's better than Side Arms). So yes, the above sprite is the main character.
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Post by: nat on June 15, 2007, 08:42:33 PM: Forgotten Worlds?
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Post by: ParanoiaDragon on June 16, 2007, 12:58:35 AM: Then that would be Section Z. Don't know why it took me this long to figure that out, though, I'm more familiar with the NES version, he looks different here.
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Post by: esteban on June 16, 2007, 05:13:41 AM: Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on June 16, 2007, 12:58:35 AM
Then that would be Section Z. Don't know why it took me this long to figure that out, though, I'm more familiar with the NES version, he looks different here.
I don't think it is Section Z, because our hero in Section Z (arcade) is goofy looking. The NES sprite of our hero is way kooler looking, IMO.

I can't name the game!
Title: Re: Name that game!
Post by: termis on June 16, 2007, 06:18:26 AM: None of the above...

Hmm.... Maybe I started off with a game that was too obscure. I'll give it some more time before revealing the answer.
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Post by: Tatsujin on June 16, 2007, 05:21:53 PM: looks like a macross robo. but never played that one, i believe.
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Post by: Kitsunexus on June 16, 2007, 06:37:50 PM: Looks like an Amiga sprite so it could be one of the games on the Arcadia board....no concrete guess though.
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Post by: TR0N on June 16, 2007, 07:26:33 PM: I was thinking Turricane but you stated arcade thumpin_termis :?: :-k

Damn this one realy has my brain rattleing....
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Post by: nodtveidt on June 16, 2007, 10:01:09 PM: The only game I thought of was Thexder, but I dont think that was released as an arcade game...how about Wolf Fang?
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Post by: esteban on June 17, 2007, 02:43:01 AM: Quote from: nodtveidt on June 16, 2007, 10:01:09 PM
The only game I thought of was Thexder, but I dont think that was released as an arcade game...how about Wolf Fang?
I remember Wolf Fang Puck... wasn't that a hockey game?
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Post by: termis on June 17, 2007, 07:13:11 AM: Alriight, I guess no one knows that one. Maybe I started out too hard. 8-[

The answer was Vastar (http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=10299).
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o90/thumpin_termis/vastar1.png)(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o90/thumpin_termis/vastar2.png)

If you never had a chance to play this, and you like shooters like Side Arms, I HIGHLY recommend you check it out on MAME. For a game developed in 1983, it's quite brilliant.

Moving on to the next game....

Here's an easier one for sure.
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Title: Re: Name that game!
Post by: esteban on June 17, 2007, 07:26:14 AM: Quote from: thumpin_termis on June 17, 2007, 07:13:11 AM

If you never had a chance to play this, and you like shooters like Side Arms, I HIGHLY recommend you check it out on MAME. For a game developed in 1983, it's quite brilliant.
Kool, I'll have to check that out.
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Post by: Black Tiger on June 17, 2007, 07:38:13 AM: Time Pilot
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Post by: Kitsunexus on June 17, 2007, 08:41:59 AM: Quote from: Black Tiger on June 17, 2007, 07:38:13 AM
Time Pilot

DAMNIT! Beat me to it. :lol:
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Post by: termis on June 17, 2007, 09:38:14 AM: Quote from: Black Tiger on June 17, 2007, 07:38:13 AM
Time Pilot

Correct! :clap:

Do you or anyone else wanna do the next one?
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Post by: Kitsunexus on June 17, 2007, 10:01:35 AM: Ben does these all the time on vintagecomputing.com, you should check it out!
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Post by: FM-77 on June 17, 2007, 12:02:56 PM: I can do it. :wink:

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Post by: Michael Helgeson on June 17, 2007, 01:51:34 PM: What is that,Side Pocket or sumthin?
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Post by: termis on June 17, 2007, 02:28:58 PM: Any hints? :-k
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Post by: Turbo D on June 17, 2007, 02:32:00 PM: Is it an arcade or console game?
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Post by: TR0N on June 17, 2007, 05:15:03 PM: Lunar Pool ? Bah i'm just guessing at this point....
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Post by: Joe Redifer on June 17, 2007, 05:20:05 PM: Parlor Games - SMS ?
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Post by: FM-77 on June 17, 2007, 10:11:26 PM: Tron is correct. Lunar Pool it is. :)
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Post by: TR0N on June 17, 2007, 11:00:02 PM: Quote from: FM-77 on June 17, 2007, 10:11:26 PM
Tron is correct. Lunar Pool it is. :)
Damn i took a wild guess on that one.

I'm surpise i was right about it too :shock: