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PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion / Re: PC Engine Double Input Issue

« Last post by tomoro on April 25, 2025, 05:34:07 PM »

I'm using the standard PC Engine controller, so there aren't any turbo sliders to worry about. Could there be some kind of compatability issue I'm not aware of with using the standard 2 button controller without switches on a Duo R?

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Chit-Chat / Re: Your first CRPG?

« Last post by Naniyue on April 22, 2025, 12:03:06 AM »

Translation of the Famicom version of The Bard's Tale, bringing back content cut from the US release:

https://www.romhacking.net/translations/7179/


The NES really did have some interesting first person RPGs:

Deep Dungeon III, English translated.  Be sure to get the bug fixes and graphics changes.
Deep Dungeon IV, English translated.  You start out with one character but gain more.
Might & Magic, of course! Again you start with one character but can VERY quickly get more at the inn.  There's also a restoration patch, if you like.
Swords & Serpents.  Up to four human players! Or control all four solo.

Anyone else?  In addition to The Bard's Tale, I was thinking that Ultima or Wasteland would have been mentioned by now!  Or even the SSI gold box games.  Of course, Final Fantasy or Dragon Warrior/Quest on the Japanese side of things.

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PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion / Re: PC Engine Double Input Issue

« Last post by Gentlegamer on April 21, 2025, 06:20:19 PM »

Um, do you have the turbo sliders on?

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PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion / PC Engine Double Input Issue

« Last post by tomoro on April 21, 2025, 05:48:18 PM »

I've been having a very strange issue with a PC Engine Duo R
It's not a controller board issue, as it's been tested with multiple known good controllers, but all buttons on a 2 button controller are mapped to the D-pad, as in run and left are hit simultaneously, but run does not work on it's intended button, and same for the other face buttons.
The controller port also has been replaced and has proper continuity to the HuC6280, and the console itself has already been recapped, with no improvement.
My only guess is the HuC6280 is no good or bridged in some way I haven't discovered yet, though it's unlikely since the games and system run totally fine visually when started. If anyone's encountered this issue or had any ideas I'd love the help.

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Console Chat / Re: Your Daily Dose of Gaming.

« Last post by _joshuaTurbo on April 21, 2025, 04:09:12 PM »

I'm fairly deep into Earthbound (SNES) as of today. Gonna hopefully wrap it up in the first week or so of May.

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Chit-Chat / Re: Your first CRPG?

« Last post by _joshuaTurbo on April 21, 2025, 04:07:18 PM »

My first ever was Bard's Tale on NES. I thought it was super cool, and I loved the party system. I had a hard time getting into games where you started by yourself, or never had people join your party.

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: Game of the Month: April 2025 - Dynastic Hero

« Last post by majors on April 20, 2025, 11:34:35 PM »

I never gave Dynastic much thought...I never figured out the whole Wonder Boy canon and this games' place in it. I have enjoyed Dragons Trap on SMS and also Monster World 4 on Genny, so this one is right up my alley. It has a breezy playstyle but a few challenges/aggravations along the way. I look forward to more play time with it. Another good pick!

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Chit-Chat / Your first CRPG?

« Last post by Naniyue on April 13, 2025, 01:36:43 AM »

  Unless you count a couple of brief classroom excursions with Adventure to Atlantis on the Apple IIe (monochrome) back in 1986, my first CRPG was Wizardry on the NES.  It was on sale, and I could just barely afford it.  Swords and Serpents was also available, but something told me to get Wizardry.  I did play Swords and Serpents later, and actually liked it, but I am glad I cut my CRPG teeth on a colorful and sonorous version of Wizardry.

  Maybe this is partially why I tend to shy away from most JRPGs, as I feel the first person perspective is more immersive.  This led me to my second CRPG, the NES version of Might & Magic, which soon became my favorite classic series.

  What was your baptismal CRPG?

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Sales & Trades / Re: [SOLD] FS: Analogue Duo console BLACK barely used

« Last post by jtucci31 on April 11, 2025, 07:14:49 PM »

This has been sold!

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: Game of the Month: April 2025 - Dynastic Hero

« Last post by Mathius on April 11, 2025, 01:10:09 PM »

I haven't played the genesis wonder boy since it was first released. I prefer Dynastic Hero cause I love the music. Plus it's on the Duo. Lol! Been playing a good bit. Already at the Sphinx answering all the questions wrong. Lol!

I was just at the Sphinx too this morning. And yes I answered the questions wrong as well lol. It took me 5 tries.