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Chit-Chat / Why are so many indie games so cartoony looking?

« Last post by Naniyue on October 03, 2023, 09:17:56 PM »

  While I like both realistic and cartoonish stuff,  too many of these games lean toward the cartoon side of things.  Why is this the case?  A game doesn't need to be cartoony to be retro looking.



 

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PC-FX Sales & Trades / Searching a PC-FX memory unit (original or the new non-volatile)

« Last post by Trigger58 on October 03, 2023, 06:13:55 AM »

Hello,
i bought a PC-FX and now i search a memory unit for this. I would take a full working original or a non-volatile rebuild version.

best regards from germany

 

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Chit-Chat / Re: Your blackout/brownout stories?

« Last post by majors on October 02, 2023, 09:23:00 AM »

Setting up for game conventions we have tons of problems with consoles and power strips going bad, so it does happen from time to time I guess, lol....

And don't forget about the power setup at venues for cons/events! I always say, "It's not a con if we DON'T blow a breaker". All those CRTs daisy chained over multiple power strips. It's easy to hit 15 or 20 amps real quick.

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Chit-Chat / Your arcade memories?

« Last post by Naniyue on October 01, 2023, 10:18:46 PM »

Please share your arcade experiences, no matter how simple!

Two of mine:

1)  I've always liked Make Trax/Crush Roller.  I remember playing it for the first time when I was maybe eight years old, in a dark recess of an eatery at a flea market.  Even as the years passed, the game was still there, a reliable presence, all the way up until I had fully grown and the market finally closed down.

2) I'm sure many have had this one.  A game you really liked, but was still 50 cents.  And then, one day, it FINALLY went down to 25!   

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Chit-Chat / Re: Xanadu (1985) video is Up! (PC-88 Paradise)

« Last post by kazekiri on October 01, 2023, 07:48:09 PM »

Long before "The Legend of Xanadu", came the 1985 classic!

https://youtu.be/l9WwEBpiKeA

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Chit-Chat / Re: Your blackout/brownout stories?

« Last post by DarkKobold on October 01, 2023, 01:03:47 PM »

I was really worried this was going to be a thread about drinking way too much and not remembering it.

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PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion / Re: My vote for best anime/manga based PCE game is . . .

« Last post by majors on October 01, 2023, 09:43:24 AM »

I enjoy anime but haven't played a lot of "anime" games for obey due to language barrier. However, I did enjoy Private Eye Dol's recent fan translation. I'd considerate it to be "anime AF". I also recall playing Future Boy Conan decades ago and beating it. Since it's a platformer, it plays easy enough for a non-Japanese speaker.

I played Cobra on Sega CD b/c it's in English, but it also is on PCE. I'm not the biggest fan of digital comics but I did finish it.

YuYu is on my short list to get for PCE. I've emulated it, and it's seems pretty simple and not much meat there, hence it sells for $10-20. Reminds me of Operation Wolf.

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TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion / Re: Best representatives of the system, in your opinion?

« Last post by geise on September 30, 2023, 09:53:33 PM »

Always at the top is Ys Book I&II, Spriggan, and the Thunder series. That's all CD stuff though. For just Turbo HuCards I'd go with R-Type, Air Zonk, Dungeon Explorer, Neutopia II, Soldier series.

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PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion / Re: My vote for best anime/manga based PCE game is . . .

« Last post by Necromancer on September 30, 2023, 09:12:04 PM »

I'll add the Devil Hunter pair to my list of stuff to try to beat.  As a retard, I can't outright skip the first game...

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PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion / Re: My vote for best anime/manga based PCE game is . . .

« Last post by Naniyue on September 30, 2023, 09:00:39 PM »

I don't remember, but it was a decent watch, regardless.

If you enjoyed 3x3 Eyes, the Yunas, and all that, I do suggest playing the second Devil Hunter Youko game.  It takes place where the first one left off, but the first one was such a boring chore, I suggest skipping it.

  All three Ranma games have great cut scenes, but game quality varies.  I swear the first is impossible to beat without cheating.  The second is like the Yunas and I found it amusing.  The third is a mediocre fighting game, but it wasn't too bad.

  Anyone tried the Yuu Yuu Hakushou one?  I'm not a fan of the show, but I'm still willing to give it a try.