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Title: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Arkhan on September 28, 2009, 07:39:12 PM
what is everyones favorite underdog game that barely gets any mention.



I like Rabio Lepus and dont think its ever been mentioned, at least not for awhile!
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: TR0N on September 28, 2009, 07:49:50 PM
Hmm i guess Zipang or Chew Man Fu.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: blueraven on September 28, 2009, 09:11:28 PM
Rastan Saga II  :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/Rookstower/Video Games/covers/rastan2pce2.jpg)

*headbangs*

Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: sunteam_paul on September 28, 2009, 09:39:06 PM
People rarely talk about Momotaro Katsugeki, but I think it's one of the best platformers on the system. I certainly like it as much as PC Genjin 2 and more than 3. It's got great music too.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: SignOfZeta on September 28, 2009, 10:20:11 PM
Hanataakadaka!

(http://www.wolfgames.com/pcehanata.jpg)

I friggn love this game.

Also, Blue Blink, Fray, Burning Angels, and Bazaar de Gozaru. There must be too many good games on PCE for most people to keep track of because its always Rondo/Sapphire/LoT etc over and over again.

Momotaro Katsugeki is pretty nice too.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Necromancer on September 29, 2009, 03:45:30 AM
Even though it's nearly universally despised, Hatris is one of my favorite puzzlers on the PCE.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Arkhan on September 29, 2009, 08:49:42 AM
Fray


yes.  that game is a masterpiece
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: esteban on September 30, 2009, 03:13:40 PM
Wonderful games that are universally shat upon:

Timeball/Blodia = Divine. 'Nuff said.

Rock On = This game is strangely addictive and enjoyable. It has never been seen as anything but a joke, especially by shoot-em-up fans, but I totally dig it. I'm not saying I love it. I'm saying it deserves some tenderness.

Chris' Adventure = You're gonna hate me, but I actually like this game, even though the platforming can be incredibly unforgiving. Maybe I'm just a sucker for Mayan/Aztec/Mesoamerican settings. Maybe I'm a masochist.

China Warrior = I totally enjoy this game, even though the boss fights are the weak links. First, your ears are treated to KICKASS music (the thumping bass sounds great, especially for chip tunes). Years ago, I made the argument that China Warrior was a rhythm game. And it is. There are only a few things to "memorize" (i.e. there are a few tricky situations where the flying kick is perfect). Otherwise, you simply have to have good reflexes and respond to the cues.
Unfortunately, the boss battles aren't that great... they should have been more satisfying.

Even though it's nearly universally despised, Hatris is one of my favorite puzzlers on the PCE.

Waaaaaaaait. Are you serious?
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: guyjin on September 30, 2009, 03:57:18 PM
Few will say that they dislike Ninja Spirit, but few put it on their top 10 lists, either. It should be there.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: nat on September 30, 2009, 04:03:25 PM
Deep Blue
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: hoobs88 on September 30, 2009, 04:17:32 PM
Wonderful games that are universally shat upon:
Timeball/Blodia = Divine. 'Nuff said.

Any tips on this game...sadly, I cannot get past the first stage.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on September 30, 2009, 05:03:56 PM
Dragon Egg!  Simple game but I've always dug it!
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: oldskool on September 30, 2009, 06:36:35 PM
Son Son II

Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: elnino on September 30, 2009, 09:32:33 PM
Deep Blue

Haha, nice joke!
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: TR0N on September 30, 2009, 09:44:38 PM
Son Son II


I'll second that.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Necromancer on October 01, 2009, 03:05:12 AM
Timeball/Blodia = Divine. 'Nuff said.

:-&  :-&  :-&  :-&  :-&

Waaaaaaaait. Are you serious?

Shit yes.  OBEY!
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Arkhan on October 01, 2009, 07:48:54 AM
Deep Blue

Haha, nice joke!

I do not think that was a joke. lol
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: blueraven on October 01, 2009, 08:29:31 AM
Why all the deep blue hate? That game rUl3Z.  8)

Adding it in as my close second.

Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Black Tiger on October 01, 2009, 11:16:50 AM
If talking about lesser discussed games like Arkhan initially described, most of my favs have become more popular over the last few years. Needless to say: Tengai Makyou Ziria, Manjimaru & Kabukiden.

If we're talking about unpopular games that you like, I created a thread about it a while ago. The biggest one for me is probably Golden Axe which will always be one of my favorite PCE games for reasons I can't fully get into right now.

Even if it wasn't the first CD game I ever experienced or one of 2 or 3 games I first got for my Turbo CD, it'd still be a gem just for the cinemas, soundtrack and misc. For me it's an important part of the overall original Golden Axe and elevates Death Adder to an even greater level of awesomeness. 8)
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: nectarsis on October 01, 2009, 11:17:05 AM
Son Son II



Is Son Son II really an underdog?  It's lauded by almost all who play it.  True it doesn't have the name recognition of a Bonk, but it's a solid top tier game.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Tatsujin on October 01, 2009, 08:35:24 PM
O.B.E.Y. X.E.V.I.O.U.S.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: awack on October 02, 2009, 12:40:10 PM
Gain Ground and surprisingly Spriggan MK II.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Tom on October 02, 2009, 12:50:37 PM
Gain Ground and surprisingly Spriggan MK II.

 Spriggan Mark 2 FTMFW! My favorite Compile game of all time.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: esteban on October 02, 2009, 03:35:26 PM
Gain Ground and surprisingly Spriggan MK II.

I don't know if you were influenced by my Gain Ground propaganda over the years, but it's good to see this game getting some tenderness. Isn't the Red Book soundtrack friggin' awesome?!

:)


Wonderful games that are universally shat upon:
Timeball/Blodia = Divine. 'Nuff said.

Any tips on this game...sadly, I cannot get past the first stage.

Needless to say, I will jump at any opportunity to promote this game. Even if you are teasing me :)

I would suggest that you simply play around with the tiles (sliding them quickly) to see how you can re-arrange the track the ball rolls on.

In the beginning, the solutions are pretty straightforward and require a minimal number of moves.m

Later, it gets wonderfully crazy.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: awack on October 03, 2009, 08:10:49 AM
Quote
Spriggan Mark 2 FTMFW! My favorite Compile game of all time.
Mine too.




Quote
Isn't the Red Book soundtrack friggin' awesome?!
Oh hell yes it is.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Arkhan on October 03, 2009, 03:42:01 PM
Yeah I am mostly curious what really excellent, but barely talked about games people are into.   It IS always the same ol same ol LOT/Sapphire kinda deal sometimes.

>_<
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 12, 2009, 08:51:54 AM
I'd love to throw Dragon Egg! out there.

Totally average game- but I enjoy it SO much!!

:)
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: SuperDeadite on October 12, 2009, 07:26:04 PM
I'll throw in Metamor Jupiter.  Very odd, but atmospheric game.  Some really cool background effects,
and very cinematic like production.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: Nutribrain on October 14, 2009, 03:10:37 AM
Gain Ground and surprisingly Spriggan MK II.

I don't know if you were influenced by my Gain Ground propaganda over the years, but it's good to see this game getting some tenderness. Isn't the Red Book soundtrack friggin' awesome?!

:)

Gainground is THE game that I play every time when I'm starting to discover my PCE collection once a year. It's a relaxing and not to hard game, that I enjoy playing for well over a decade. 


Wonderful games that are universally shat upon:
Timeball/Blodia = Divine. 'Nuff said.

Any tips on this game...sadly, I cannot get past the first stage.

Needless to say, I will jump at any opportunity to promote this game. Even if you are teasing me :)

I would suggest that you simply play around with the tiles (sliding them quickly) to see how you can re-arrange the track the ball rolls on.

In the beginning, the solutions are pretty straightforward and require a minimal number of moves.m

Later, it gets wonderfully crazy.
Title: Re: Favorite Underdog game
Post by: esteban on October 17, 2009, 01:51:42 PM
I'll throw in Metamor Jupiter.  Very odd, but atmospheric game.  Some really cool background effects,
and very cinematic like production.

I haven't played this game in a few years, but I am going to pull it out now that we know that it has a (limited) 3-player mode!