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Title: Unsung
Post by: runinruder on September 16, 2007, 03:32:33 AM
Okay, the idea here is to champion games you like that seldom come up in discussion and that many people may not have considered purchasing or might not even know about. So, it's not about underrated games. It's about games that, well, aren't often "rated" to begin with.
Here are some of my picks:
Bazaru de Gozaru (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg50957#msg50957) Granted, one reason it isn't mentioned all that much is that it's extremely hard to find. But it's a super-fun trial-and-error puzzle game with an amusing main character, and I think some people here (mainly Steve and Keranu) would really get a kick out of it.
Tenshi no Uta (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg48334#msg48334) Well, on a system with so many brilliant RPGs, it's easy to get overlooked. This is one of the best, though, with fast gameplay, well-designed dungeons, and an excellent soundtrack.
Kiaidan 00 (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg41074#msg41074) A must if you liked any sort of "giant robot" show when you were a kid. Very cool stage concepts and enemy designs, and lots of enormous mecha to fight.
Private Eye Dol (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg39588#msg39588) A cool combination of digital comic and RPG elements. It's mystery solving with lots of wacky characters and some fun puzzles to figure out. Plenty of humor, but plenty of shocking moments as well.
Efera & Jiliora (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg46686#msg46686) Dark action-RPG with cool music. Like an Ys with sword swinging. In fact, Mr Fulci rates it higher than Ys! (Note: Never mind that Mr Fulci isn't a big Ys fan.)
Sotsugyou Shashin * Miki (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg33036#msg33036) Two digital comics on one disc. To be honest, the Miki part sucks, but Sotsugyou Shashin is an endearingly corny love story with some very nice music.
Asuka 120% (http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2047.msg36976#msg36976) It's amazing that the mediocre Advanced V.G. is mentioned fairly often and actually receives occasional praise, while this FAR superior girl fighter receives little attention. Very fast, very enjoyable game.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: SignOfZeta on September 16, 2007, 05:50:15 AM
I agree regarding Bazaru de Gozaru. I just "discovered" it a year or two ago. Its really cool. Someday I plan on owning a legit copy, but damn its expensive. I'm stuck really far into the game. I bet when I pay $100+ for it though, I'll have the motivation to figure it out.
Fray CD: is pretty great, although it isn't that unknown. Basically its Ikarai warriors meets magical girl in SD with comedy elements. Super CD.
Hanatakadaka!?: is f*cking awesome. A super colorful shooter where you play as a Tengu that kicks ass all over rascally tanuki that had kidnapped a kitsune's girlfriend. Its like Tanuki Ponpoko never happened, I swear. Everyone around here seems to use the translated name, "Long Nosed Goblin!?" around here, although I'm not thinking that's very accurate. It seems more like, "Long Nose!?", or maybe "Its Long Nose!?" since I don't see "goblin" in there anywhere. HuCard.
Short Stories For A Sleepless Night: This is the translation used at the PC Engine Bible. The actual name is a bit beyond me for now. Its a mouse based point and click (can be used with d-pad, obviously) much like the Put Put or other games aimed at really little kids. This was also availible on other CD ROM systems at the time, I think. I seem to remember seeing it for 3D0, or Pippin, or something like that. Probably some sort of computer system also. Basically, its a lot of watching the then-impressive CD elements. Its cute. Its funny. Its the sort of game that is virtually absent from the later PC Engine catalog: its aimed at actual children instead of socially retarded, perverted otaku. Its really super remedial though, so adults are going to be kind of bored with it. Its a lot more interactive than most digital comics. The narrator of the game (think of how PBS kids shows have narrators that explain the obvious when non-talking characters are on screen) is evidently a famous woman, I assume, since her picture is on the back of the case. Basically this is a good game for little kids (like, 4-6) that speak Japanese, but if you are learning yourself its not a bad piece of practice. I like all of the little cat characters, especially the one that is always hurting himself, but in the end turns out OK. I like how when the school bus breaks down they all get out and push. Stuff like that. If anyone knows more about this title, and if its a series of kids books, or a TV show or something, please let me know. Super CD. Here is a link to the PCEB entry:
LINK (http://pcenginebible.roarvgm.com/HTML_Games/Short_Stories.htm)
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Keranu on September 16, 2007, 07:29:44 AM
Wi-wi-wild and crazy game! Pure Japanese hence pure wackiness. Humor apart, the game is a lotta fun to play as well, though it's extremely easy. I think it's the title name of this game that throws it off the awareness chart, though it seems to have gotten a little attention around here lately. It's known for having a cheap price tag too, so pick it up!
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Black Tiger on September 16, 2007, 08:37:01 AM
Neo Metal Fantasy: Its one of the best traditional RPGs on the PC Engine with great Phantasy Star II+ 'mature' graphics and (literally) screen filling bosses. There's an english walkthrough for it, so you have no excuse not to play it. [-X
Super Darius: The game is tough in a cheap way, due to the faithful port of a 3-screens-wide arcade game, but its still a fun shooter with a cool power up system and tons of replay value due to the non-linear path, crazy bosses and multiple endings. Plus you get great layered graphics that only the Genesis can do. :wink:
Splash Lake: Fun in the same way as these 'casual' puzzle-like games that are so popular today, but still deep and challenging.
Neo Nectaris: For some reason, this game gets hardly any attention anymore. Even Military Madness isn't talked about enough, but you get both great games on the same disc. Many people are disappointed at first with the change in art style and battle perspective, but its great having something a little different but cool in its own way while retaining the perfect gameplay.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: GUTS on September 16, 2007, 09:21:17 AM
Sol Moonarge- Awesome RPG for people who don't speak JApanese since it is graphically impressive, fast and easy to play, has lots of cool cinemas, and is fairly linear and easy to figure out. Great game, I love it.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Emerald Rocker on September 16, 2007, 09:54:52 AM
Gambler Jikochuushinha Mahjong Puzzle Collection: A fun puzzler where you don't actually play mahjong, with amusing cinemas and catchy music interspersed throughout.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: m1savage on September 16, 2007, 02:12:46 PM
Sol Moonarge- Awesome RPG for people who don't speak JApanese since it is graphically impressive, fast and easy to play, has lots of cool cinemas, and is fairly linear and easy to figure out. Great game, I love it.
I agree with this completely. Been playing this for the last week or so and it's quickly becoming a favorite.
So many cool games come to mind, but how about...
Break In - really well done billiards, pool, (whatever you choose to call it) game.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: rag-time4 on September 16, 2007, 03:23:50 PM
Bakushou Yoshimoto No Shinkigeki video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uygCICg_GzA) Wi-wi-wild and crazy game! Pure Japanese hence pure wackiness. Humor apart, the game is a lotta fun to play as well, though it's extremely easy. I think it's the title name of this game that throws it off the awareness chart, though it seems to have gotten a little attention around here lately. It's known for having a cheap price tag too, so pick it up!
Toshi has a new sealed copy of this one for 12.50 on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BAKUSHO-YOSHIMOTO-SHINKIGEKI-PC-ENGINE-SCD_W0QQitemZ300151406467QQihZ020QQcategoryZ4315QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
I've ordered one from him already.. it's on the way. I can't wait to see that wild-west level!
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: SignOfZeta on September 16, 2007, 03:53:20 PM
Awesome! Thanks for pointing that one out. I just bought it.
I'm glad that I managed to buy a copy before the imminent explosion of conversation here drives the price to the moon.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: nat on September 16, 2007, 04:33:15 PM
Awesome! Thanks for pointing that one out. I just bought it.
I'm glad that I managed to buy a copy before the imminent explosion of conversation here drives the price to the moon.
Dammit, I've been looking for that game since someone here mentioned it a week or so ago.
You bastard. :)
Yeah, I knew I had to act fast.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Tatsujin on September 16, 2007, 05:42:32 PM
yeah, that western level is awesome. prepare you!
as for other unwell known games, give a try to manhole, a p'n'c adventure ported from the macintoshs. just love that game when you in the mood for some nonsense easy game joining. best way with the pce mouse set.
an other funny series are those ultra box 1~7 (i believe) from JVC/victor. some homebrew/PD scene like game compilations with a lot of funny shit on it, but alway a play worth due to its simpleness and hilariousness, especially with some friens and a lot of beer next to. :lol:
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: nat on September 16, 2007, 05:43:33 PM
I heard The Manhole was the worst Turbo game ever made.
That is, despite having possibly the funniest title known to man.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: rag-time4 on September 16, 2007, 06:36:59 PM
Bakushou Yoshimoto No Shinkigeki video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uygCICg_GzA) Wi-wi-wild and crazy game! Pure Japanese hence pure wackiness. Humor apart, the game is a lotta fun to play as well, though it's extremely easy. I think it's the title name of this game that throws it off the awareness chart, though it seems to have gotten a little attention around here lately. It's known for having a cheap price tag too, so pick it up!
I just checked out Keranu's video.... the music for the intro and for level one sounds pretty awesome! It sounds almost like rag-time music, and maybe a bit of really old-school jazz!!!
Funny that a game that we would think is "pure japanese" has such all-american music!
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Keranu on September 17, 2007, 10:53:51 AM
Haha, I should've known you'd like it judging from your name! The whole soundtrack is pretty rag-timeish like that.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Tatsujin on September 18, 2007, 01:36:33 AM
It sounds almost like rag-time music, and maybe a bit of really old-school jazz!!!
Funny that a game that we would think is "pure japanese" has such all-american music!
that's the original music from the legendary osaka yoshimoto kougyo o-warai (comedy) which run on the tv back then.
Keranu: laurent at vgden says the form of comedy started in 1912, which would explain the music...
Tatsujin, what do you think of the following comments on vgden.com: :?:
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I am not fully sure about the following, but here we go !.. The whole game is based on a famous japanese comedy shows. Yoshimoto Kogyo is a form of comedy which started in Osaka theaters in 1912. It later spread and this sort of comedy evolved and appeared on NHK public television. Other forms are also known as Manzai (Comedy duo). So Yoshimoto Shinkigeki translates as a comedy theater, and bakushô means 'burst of laughter'. Furthermore the main character in this game seems to be the japanese actor Hazama Kanpei, and other characters such as Chary Hama appear in the game too (aren't then the same person ?). I am not sure if this game includes every major Yoshimoto names, or just Hazama Kanpei ...
http://www.vgden.com/cdrom/reviews/bak.htm
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: rag-time4 on September 21, 2007, 02:28:11 PM
Bakushou Yoshimoto No Shinkigeki video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uygCICg_GzA) Wi-wi-wild and crazy game! Pure Japanese hence pure wackiness. Humor apart, the game is a lotta fun to play as well, though it's extremely easy. I think it's the title name of this game that throws it off the awareness chart, though it seems to have gotten a little attention around here lately. It's known for having a cheap price tag too, so pick it up!
My copy of Bakushou Yoshimoto No Shinkigeki arrived today!!
I really love that opening music. I was a bit disappointed that more of the game music isn't the same style.
The western level is great! I'm really glad I got this game. I didn't play all the way through it (the little lady was hungry so we HAD to go grocery shopping) but that's ok... I'll just have to fire it up again ASAP!
Am I the only one who has gotten his butt kicked in the rock/paper/scissors/pizza throwing game?? :shock:
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Keranu on September 21, 2007, 03:40:08 PM
That paper/rock/scissors game requires some really good reflexes, so sometimes I do really well and other times I do really bad.
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: esteban on September 22, 2007, 07:22:22 AM
I'm in a rush to catch-up on the last 10-day's worth of posts I missed on these forums, but here's a short list:
Gomola Speed - I'm pretty sure this is a cheap title, and it's just a damn fun game. I praised it here before. If you want a "classic" action -puzzle game with some nice enhancements, then get this. Be forewarned: you may develop blisters on your thumb if you don't play a lot of shooters / platformers.
Bottom line: I think everyone can enjoy this wildly addictive and frenetic game.
-------------------- Not for everyone -----------------------
Mesopotamia / Somer Assault - Again, this is another game that I bring up in these discussions. It is an odd melding of genres, so it certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea. Personally, I love the puzzle+action+shooting+bizzarro mechanics of this game. Some folks will find it boring or tedious or "blah", but I have always been intrigued by it.
Bottom line: This game will only "click" with people who appreciate ___________ ?
Chris' Adventure (Hihou Densetsu Kris No Bouken) - Wait! Don't crucify me! Initially, I thought this game was infuriating. Maybe it still is. But, for some reason, I've been really into it recently. Perhaps the dearth of platformers available on the PCE has nurtured my unhealthy attraction to this game, but I've been really addicted to it and each time I play I know I can get a *little* bit further, so I keep plugging away. Be forewarned: some of the platforming is incredibly unforgiving (i.e. jumping up on disappearing blocks to get to the next level, the TIME LIMIT that prevents "lame" players from slowly plodding through the game, the hit detection may or may not be accurate -- I can't tell, etc.).
I'm a sucker for the setting of this game, and I think the designers did an adequate job creating some atmosphere. The music complements the setting, and at least one track is pretty kool (so far).
Bottom line: Masochists will enjoy this platformer. Unsung? I don't know. I don't have high expectations for any game that is branded with "Pack-in Video".
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: Tatsujin on May 11, 2012, 04:32:05 PM
That paper/rock/scissors game requires some really good reflexes, so sometimes I do really well and other times I do really bad.
lol same here :D
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: rag-time4 on May 12, 2012, 02:27:02 PM
Some interesting games discussed in this thread that I havent played yet!!
Title: Re: Unsung
Post by: RegalSin on May 12, 2012, 02:58:17 PM
The Manhole is a mac adventure/point n click game, it is regaurded for it's graphics and outcomes. You remember those games, where you clicked and went there and here, then it lead nowhere else. Just for kicks kind of game. I have been looking for it, for awhile. Basically Snatcher but you just wonder around, the place. No pink elephant, or nude women with collars :(.