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Title: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Liquid Snake on October 22, 2004, 08:12:41 AM
I know many of you have this game.  Please tell me your opinion.  I'm about to get this game as it's my favorite arcade games in early 90's :)
Title: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Nutribrain on October 28, 2004, 04:21:10 AM
I don't own this game (for good reason). I only heard that it isn't really good. So be careful, don't pay too much.
Title: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Liquid Snake on October 28, 2004, 10:41:42 AM
I got few comments from other PC Engine players/collectors and Saint Dragon is pretty much like a decent but unimpressive shooter.

The game will cost around $20 so it's alright..................
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Liquid Snake on October 29, 2011, 05:38:21 PM
Wow......I found my old thread back in 2004!  And I still haven't had Saint Dragon hucard :)
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: thesteve on October 29, 2011, 05:49:26 PM
lol
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: RR1980 on October 29, 2011, 06:03:28 PM
damn 2004 that was like 10 lifetimes ago!! hehe
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Arkhan on October 29, 2011, 06:22:17 PM
whoever says it isnt really good is a f*cking retard.

That games sweet.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: MotherGunner on October 29, 2011, 06:32:59 PM
I have yet to get it but I plan on it.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Liquid Snake on October 29, 2011, 06:53:13 PM
whoever says it isnt really good is a f*cking retard.

That games sweet.

I played PC Engine Rom and it sux (flickers, poor graphics, etc....)
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: blueraven on October 29, 2011, 08:15:43 PM
Wow......I found my old thread back in 2004!  And I still haven't had Saint Dragon hucard :)

:lol: I have this one but haven't gotten to it yet... Haha, you don't see a thread like this everyday!

WISE FWUM YO GWABE!!!!
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Arkhan on October 29, 2011, 09:07:50 PM
I dont recall much flicker.  Sometimes it would if your entire body + shots + something were all on the same line, but it wasn't like it was bad.

It's apparently the Shadow of the beast of shooters I guess
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Bernie on October 30, 2011, 01:15:32 AM
I actually like it myself.  I feel its worth at least 20.  I think I paid like 13 for my copy from hitofjapan on ebay.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Black Tiger on October 30, 2011, 07:31:53 AM
whoever says it isnt really good is a f*cking retard.

That games sweet.

I played PC Engine Rom and it sux (flickers, poor graphics, etc....)

Flickers and poor graphics have nothing to do with whether or not a game is good.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: WoodyXP on October 30, 2011, 09:45:30 AM
It's a good game, worth a look.  Probably the best version of 'Saint Dragon' you can find.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Firebomber7 on October 30, 2011, 12:03:19 PM
I like it. It's worth getting for sure.

It plays pretty much the same as the arcade version (which I also played as a kid), but with some graphical downgrades like no parallax.

So, you didn't get it in 2004... well, now is the time!!!
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Digi.k on October 30, 2011, 12:45:57 PM
hmm I should get off my ass and order this game..  I remember enjoying this in the arcades but I think (in my optimistic imagination back then) I was really waiting for Irem's Dragon Breed..
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Gogan on October 30, 2011, 04:08:32 PM
This game rules. Everyone should own it.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: nat on October 30, 2011, 06:10:49 PM
Wow, lots of praise for this one. I've spent precious little time with the Duo version as it seems quite primitive compared to the arcade. This is one game where the backgrounds REALLY take a major hit without the parallax. Extremely flat looking stuff.

I was fully unimpressed, but I'll have to go give it a decent playthrough now.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: Gogan on December 14, 2011, 01:16:16 AM
Graphically, a bit poopy, yes. Arcade was much better. Idk, I always hav a good time with it tho
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: shubibiman on December 14, 2011, 01:26:44 AM
My ears always bleed when I play this game but it's quite ok.
Title: Re: Is PC Engine hucard game "Saint Dragon" worth buyi
Post by: esteban on December 14, 2011, 12:49:10 PM
Question: Is Saint* Dragon worthwhile?

*ST or St.

Answer: Yes, Virginia, there is a reason to own it...

(1) If you are an old-skool shoot-em-up fan, then you should check it out because it wasn't widely ported to consoles. It is certainly worth some of your time, since there are many, many horizontal shooters that are less exciting/more generic than Saint Dragon.

(2) You are a dragon with an undulating body!

(3) If you aren't an old-skool shoot-em-up fan, you probably won't find ST Dragon particularly endearing.

(4) I like the quirky aspects of SaintDragon. The game has an awkward charm. Awkward.

(5) It makes an excellent keychain. See below:
(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/keychain_2.jpg)