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Title: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: runinruder on August 30, 2007, 06:08:54 AM
Okay, here's the story behind this one:

As all longtime Turbo fans know, our beloved system was the object of much ridicule back in the day, especially after the whole "it's not 16-bit" revelation.  Tell someone that you owned a TG16 and the result would often be laughter at your expense or sad head shaking.  The most foolish of the Turbo haters seemed to be particularly fond of making the following observation:

"The only good Turbo game is ______!"

And, for some reason, the game they cited was almost always Ninja Spirit or Splatterhouse. 

Since they're the "only" good Turbo games, I figured I'd might as well pit them against each other in a Big Death Match.

I'm voting for Ninja Spirit even though, at this point, I probably have a little more fun with Splatterhouse, and possibly even prefer its music.  I just know that if I could keep only one of them, it would be NS.  Maybe because, thanks to it being one of the very few Turbo games that actually received universal critical acclaim back in the day, I was really excited about buying it when I was a kid, and it did indeed live up to my expectations.  Also, there's something very cool and stylish about it, its atmosphere and bosses and music.   
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Necromancer on August 30, 2007, 06:46:02 AM
I voted for Splatterhouse because I hate that jackass falling part near the end of Ninja Spirit.  You know the spot: utter a short prayer to the Turbo gods, jump off, and head to the left.  Ha-ha, you still got hit.  f*ck.

In short, they're both great games, but Splatterhouse is just more fun (and Ninja Spirit misses out on Jennifer's goofy "Help Me!").
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: nat on August 30, 2007, 06:53:22 AM
Oh no you didn't.

This matchup is totally a stalemate. There is no way someone can choose one of these games over the other-- I love both and agree with all the points made thus far, especially regarding the excellent "stylish" soundtrack of Ninja Spirit. Although as far as video game music goes it doesn't get any better than stage 6 of Splatterhouse.

So I'm going to just blindly point and click. Oops, looks like Splatterhouse gets my vote.

EDIT: Have you guys beaten Ninja Spirit in "Arcade" mode (one-hit-kill)? I haven't put any time into it but I imagine it would be somewhat difficult. On the flipside, the normal mode is fairly easy save for that giant pit Necro mentioned. Even then, once you know what to do it's not all that tough.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: runinruder on August 30, 2007, 07:10:36 AM
EDIT: Have you guys beaten Ninja Spirit in "Arcade" mode (one-hit-kill)?

Yep.  You get an extra little scene at the end. 
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on August 30, 2007, 07:49:06 AM
Very tough call and a surprisingly good match up despite how different the games may seem. I voted Ninja Spirit because overall I think it has better and more unique gameplay. Splatterhouse has better presentation in my opinion and is a lotta fun to play, but I like how you can jump really high and scroll the screen a lot in Ninja Spirit as opposed to the "flatness" of Splatterhouse, not to mention the awesome arsenal of weapons in Spirit. It's a hard choice though and I'm still not sure if I'm satisfied with my vote.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Joe Redifer on August 30, 2007, 12:13:26 PM
Splatterhouse.  Neither game really grabs me and I consider both only a few steps above average, but in the end Splatterhouse has better music and is slightly more fun, so it wins.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on August 30, 2007, 02:33:02 PM
I voted NinjaSpirit because I enjoyed it more. Splatterhouse is great too though, so it was a tough decision.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Joe Redifer on August 30, 2007, 02:54:56 PM
Quote from: turbo D

because I enjoyed it more.


In all honesty, that's exactly what makes one game better than another.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: GUTS on August 30, 2007, 05:04:25 PM
Ninja Spirit is a flickering nightmare, it looks like a SNES game.  Splatterhouse all the way.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: esteban on August 30, 2007, 05:57:20 PM
Oh no you didn't.

This matchup is totally a stalemate. There is no way someone can choose one of these games over the other-- I love both and agree with all the points made thus far, especially regarding the excellent "stylish" soundtrack of Ninja Spirit. Although as far as video game music goes it doesn't get any better than stage 6 of Splatterhouse.
I agree, this is such a tough decision. I love the presentation and atmosphere of Splatterhouse. I always play in Splatterhouse "Hard" mode (otherwise it is too easy). Of course, Ninja Spirit's "Arcade" mode is no slouch either, though... hmmm....

Back in the day, I probably spent more time replaying Ninja Spirit. Actually, I spent *too* much time playing it, to the point where I *overplayed* it.

So it really is tough to vote. Ninja Spirit is probably the better game (if only slightly), but in recent years, I've been having more fun with Splatterhouse since I'm jaded with Ninja Spirit.

I love both games though, so I still haven't voted. Maybe I'll vote later.

MUSIC:
Is stage 6 the vagina-sperm-fetus stage in Splatterhouse? Or is it the firey flame log stage? I think the vagina-sperm-fetus music kicks ass!

Digi.k (I think?) posted an mp3 with the arcade Splatterhouse soundtrack and it is fun to listen to it and compare it to the TG-16 tunes (both are great, IMO, but the TG-16 is my favorite overall).
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: TR0N on August 30, 2007, 06:58:56 PM
Ninja Spirit for it's theme it's music and how it plays.

I got np with splatterhouse i like it as well but if you,ask me to choose i pick ninja spirit over it.

It go's back to when i owned a "TG16" ninja spirit was the frist game i bought for it.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on August 30, 2007, 11:30:24 PM
Don't like Splatterhouse, NJ all the way!
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Black Tiger on August 31, 2007, 01:35:17 AM
I've loved Ninja Spirit since I first rented it and have never really liked Splatterhouse.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: sideshow on September 01, 2007, 07:54:34 AM
I chose Splatterhouse cause I was a horror junky back in the day and the Friday the Thirteen esque character I thought was so cool.

On the other hand Ninja Spirit is a great game too and has a very arcade fast paced style to it.  I just think Revenge of Shinobi for the Genesis was a way better Ninja game.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: spenoza on September 02, 2007, 08:47:19 AM
I think I prefer the faster action of Ninja Spirit. Splatterhouse is nice, but sometimes it feels slow and the attacks inaccurate. Ninja Spirit just feels more precise.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: nat on September 02, 2007, 06:47:19 PM
Splatterhouse got slaughtered here.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: esteban on September 03, 2007, 05:11:49 AM
Splatterhouse got slaughtered here.
I voted for Splatterhouse because it is barely limping along in this race.

If I hadn't overplayed Ninja Spirit, I don't know how I would have voted.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on September 03, 2007, 06:34:58 PM
Splatterhouse got slaughtered here.
I voted for Splatterhouse because it is barely limping along in this race.

If I hadn't overplayed Ninja Spirit, I don't know how I would have voted.
Aww, how sweet of you :) .
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 03, 2007, 09:17:06 PM
what happened to that dude on here that was obsessed with splatter house? He should come and vote for it, haha.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on September 04, 2007, 12:12:44 PM
what happened to that dude on here that was obsessed with splatter house? He should come and vote for it, haha.

I prefer the dude who is obsessed with Moto Roader (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=1710) ;) .
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: nat on September 04, 2007, 02:15:41 PM
what happened to that dude on here that was obsessed with splatter house? He should come and vote for it, haha.

ha, yeah, terrormask was his name.

We should start having polls when new users sign on whether they will stick around or if they are the "hit-and-run" type.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 04, 2007, 06:38:15 PM
haha, ya that would be cool. I noticed some of the frozen U dudes are taking a break on here but are active on the frozen u site  :-k
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ceti alpha on September 04, 2007, 07:29:06 PM
Yeah. I have to go with Ninja Spirit. I mean hey, I was a kid and rolled up $75 in pennies using looseleaf and scotch tape. Then after an entire day of rolling pennies I walked to the mall in the dead of winter praying that Radio Shack would take the money. And thankfully they did.  :dance: hehe.

And I wasn't disappointed. Very cool game and almost identical to the arcade.

However, I've always regretted not owning Splatterhouse for the TG 16. Though I rented it enough...while you could actually rent TG games. That luxury didn't last long, at least not around these parts.  :(

So yeah, Ninja Spirit gets my vote, but mainly just because of what I went through to buy it. lol
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on September 05, 2007, 02:05:40 PM
Yeah. I have to go with Ninja Spirit. I mean hey, I was a kid and rolled up $75 in pennies using looseleaf and scotch tape. Then after an entire day of rolling pennies I walked to the mall in the dead of winter praying that Radio Shack would take the money. And thankfully they did.  :dance: hehe.
Radical story! I love hearing stuff like this :) .
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on September 05, 2007, 03:07:58 PM
haha, ya that would be cool. I noticed some of the frozen U dudes are taking a break on here but are active on the frozen u site  :-k

We are???
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 05, 2007, 04:47:19 PM
Sorry, not you, I was refering to nod and fm-77(seldane) who seemed to disappear from here
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on September 06, 2007, 10:08:19 AM
We haven't seen Sel on our forums as well, though, I saw that he's posted over at his own Ys forums, not sure what's up with him :cry:
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 06, 2007, 10:26:06 AM
ya, I miss his posts  :(
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: guyjin on September 06, 2007, 11:26:33 AM
i voted for ninja spirit, but only because I've never played splatterhouse.  :oops:
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on September 06, 2007, 12:08:41 PM
i voted for ninja spirit, but only because I've never played splatterhouse.  :oops:
w00t! A Turbo fan who hasn't played Splatterhouse!? :D

What next, you don't own at least five copies of Keith Courage?
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ceti alpha on September 06, 2007, 12:39:43 PM
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What next, you don't own at least five copies of Keith Courage?

HAHAHA!

My goal is to never own that game again. lol. Though I know that will be next to impossible. Well...so much for that plan. heh

Sort of a coincidence with this thread. Rag-Time4 wants to get his hands on a copy of Fighting Street, as his is all scratched and whatnot. I have a copy, and he has an assortment of games he's putting up for trade. Funny enough my decision has come down to either Ninja Spirit or Splatterhouse, though Side Arms Special CD is also a major contender.

Such a hard choice.  ](*,)

Now back to seeing if Fighting Street is in working order. lol. So far so good. I just can't the damn controls to work. heheh
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 06, 2007, 01:00:15 PM
I beat Keith Courage  8)
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ceti alpha on September 06, 2007, 01:03:35 PM
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I beat Keith Courage  Cool

Cool. Me too. Back in the day when that was the only TG game I had.  :-& Sucky ending though. lol White text and a blue background.

I do have to say though, that there was something I loved about the music in that game. It was just so blatantly Turbografx. Kind of like Dungeon Explorer.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 06, 2007, 01:05:32 PM
ya, it was a great experience. I especially liked the rainbow transport that turned you into gundam  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on September 06, 2007, 01:54:02 PM
Keith Courage rocks!
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: rag-time4 on September 07, 2007, 05:57:18 AM
i voted for ninja spirit, but only because I've never played splatterhouse.  :oops:
w00t! A Turbo fan who hasn't played Splatterhouse!? :D

What next, you don't own at least five copies of Keith Courage?

 :shock:

- Keith Courage complete with sleeve, original case, manual, comic (US TG16)
- Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru complete with sleeve, original case, manual (PC-Engine)
- 2x loose Keith Courage w/manual (US TG16)
- Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru Gaiden RPG complete with box, manaul, baggy, and GUIDE BOOK (Famicom cart)

Keranu, that's exactly 5 copies...   8-[
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ceti alpha on September 07, 2007, 07:49:22 AM
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Keranu, that's exactly 5 copies...   Anxious

hehe. The Hudson Soft Bumble Bee would be proud.  :wink:
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: rag-time4 on September 07, 2007, 08:02:51 AM
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Keranu, that's exactly 5 copies...   Anxious

hehe. The Hudson Soft Bumble Bee would be proud.  :wink:

Speaking of which, did the Bumble Bee ever get his own game? He shows up from time to time in other games...  :-k
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 07, 2007, 08:10:08 AM
I remember him stinging me on nes games. It must of been Nintendos' way of secretly turning people against hudson and the HEsystem  :-k
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: ceti alpha on September 07, 2007, 08:31:24 AM
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I remember him stinging me on nes games. It must of been Nintendos' way of secretly turning people against hudson and the HEsystem  Think

hehehe. Damn Nintendo and their conspiracies.  :P
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Turbo D on September 07, 2007, 02:15:11 PM
Ya, I believe that Nintendo was founded and still is run by an evil genius.
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on September 08, 2007, 09:12:59 AM
i voted for ninja spirit, but only because I've never played splatterhouse.  :oops:
w00t! A Turbo fan who hasn't played Splatterhouse!? :D

What next, you don't own at least five copies of Keith Courage?

 :shock:

- Keith Courage complete with sleeve, original case, manual, comic (US TG16)
- Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru complete with sleeve, original case, manual (PC-Engine)
- 2x loose Keith Courage w/manual (US TG16)
- Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru Gaiden RPG complete with box, manaul, baggy, and GUIDE BOOK (Famicom cart)

Keranu, that's exactly 5 copies...   8-[
Haha, that's amazing!
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: 2X4 on September 08, 2007, 04:24:39 PM
If you owned Splatterhouse back in the day, I don't see how you can not be obsessed with it.  It is such an awesome game, the atmosphere and music is perfect.  I remember genuinely being scared while playing that game.  Ninja Spirit is totally sweet for reasons already mentioned, and this is a tough choice, but Splatterhouse has just always been a big favorite of mine.  It was really a shame that the sequels were developed for the genesis and not super cd, but they weren't as good as the first anyway.  Go Splatterhouse!
Title: Re: Big Game Matchup FOUR
Post by: Keranu on September 08, 2007, 06:25:01 PM
I was waiting for your post, 2X4. :)