New member: Tablet

[Tablet]

Hi, All!

I've just gotten my first PC engine (core grafx) and this thread with its mini reviews along with the pc engine bible (and ebay) have really helped guide me on what games im going to purchase, thanks

(btw its taken me 3 days to fully get through this thread, including refernceing with different sites, finding gameplay footage on youtube etc)

[Necromancer]

Welcome aboard, Tablet.  Have fun with the svelte CoreGrafx. 

[Tablet]

Yeah, just have to save up for a Super CDROM2 now

EDIT: can anyone compile a short list of HU-CARD games for a beginner to the PC engine? I've jotted down a few thats been mentioned in past pages but i reckon there's little gems that no ones mentioned yet.

Thanks

[nat]

EDIT: can anyone compile a short list of HU-CARD games for a beginner to the PC engine? I've jotted down a few thats been mentioned in past pages but i reckon there's little gems that no ones mentioned yet.

Thanks

Since you have a Japanese CoreGrafx I'll include the Japanese names in parentheses if different from the US title. These are based on my own opinion of "must have" cartridge games. Keep in mind US carts won't work on your Japanese system. I'm sure others will chime in with their own recommendations:

Air Zonk (PC Denjin)
Aero Blasters
Alien Crush
Devil's Crush (Devil Crash)
Batman
Dungeon Explorer **
The Legendary Axe
Legendary Axe II (Ankoko Densetsu)
Coryoon
Magical Chase
Wonderboy in Monster Land (Bikkuriman World) **
Wonderboy/Dragon's Curse (Adventure Island) **
Bomberman '94
Space Harrier
Gunhed
Final Soldier
Motoroader II
Ninja Spirit
Parasol Stars (Bubble Bobble III: Parasol Stars)
Parodius
Bonk series (PC Genjin 1 thru 3)
Salamander
Street Fighter II Champion Edition
Sinistron (Violent Soldier)
Splatterhouse

Also, these fall into the "would be nice" category:

Be Ball
Dead Moon
Samurai Ghost (Genpei Toumaden 2 / Kannoni)
Outrun
Paranoia
Terra Cresta II

** These games contain a more-than-average amount of in-game Japanese text. They should still be playable/winnable but you will not be able to enjoy the storyline unless you can read Japanese.

Also worth noting is that while Bomberman '94 is the best entry in the Bomberman series, Bomberman '93 has better music. '93 might be worth picking up down the road but if you have to choose one, go with '94. It has better gameplay and level design. The first Bomberman (Bomberman '92?  ) should be avoided entirely unless it's given to you and/or you've played every other game available and you are really bored. The game drags on for 64 long tedious levels that are all very similar and you are treated to a killer soundtrack that consists of an entire 2 (TWO!!) whole songs that switch off each level.

[Tablet]

Thanks, my list has just grown, I really want to try out Street Fighter 2, Legendary Axe (and 2) ooooh and gunhed, saw some very impressive gameplay that kinda made my jaw drop on youtube, along with the 3 Soldier games.

Is Batman any good, i've got batman returns for the lynx and i personally think its aweful.

Parasol Stars looks good, if it can pull even a little bit of the charm and addictiveness the good ol'SMS version of bubble bobble can i'd be happy (is it me or was there an actual bubble bobble 2 that featured bub and bob? hmmm)

Im staying away from heavy japanese text for now.

Yeah i know about the cartridge region malarky, i've heard it doesnt count for CDs does that include all types? like could i play an american CD game on a japanese system, ie if i were to get a Super CDROM2 could i play american CD games on it?

[nat]

Thanks, my list has just grown, I really want to try out Street Fighter 2, Legendary Axe (and 2) ooooh and gunhed, saw some very impressive gameplay that kinda made my jaw drop on youtube, along with the 3 Soldier games.

Gunhed is widely regarded as a prequel to the "other" 3 Soldier games. Personally, I consider them all to be a part of the same series. Gunhed is the best and Final Soldier is a close second although you probably can't go wrong with any of the entries. Be sure to pick up Star Parodia (Fantasy Star Soldier) when you get a CD-ROM^2.

Is Batman any good, i've got batman returns for the lynx and i personally think its aweful.

I've never seen or played Batman Returns for the Lynx so I can't compare. The Turbo version of Batman takes a "new" approach for the franchise with the game being played from an overhead perspective. Certainly something different if you are used to the sidescrollers, and the music is absolutely killer. I always turn up the volume when I play this one. The graphics are very nice in-game and it features cutscenes between stages that are quite beautiful. Far and away my favorite rendition of Batman, but those who are used to and loyal to the sidescrollers may not enjoy it as much. I still think it's a must-own for the music and cutscenes alone.

Parasol Stars looks good, if it can pull even a little bit of the charm and addictiveness the good ol'SMS version can i'd be happy (is it me or was there an actual bubble bobble 2 that featured bub and bob? hmmm)

There was a pseudo-sequel on the NES called "Bubble Bobble part 2" that featured Bub and Bob as dragons. I don't think that version appeared on any other platform but I could be wrong. The "real" Bubble Bobble 2, titled "Rainbow Islands" appeared on many platforms including the Turbo (as a CD game). Parasol Stars is Bubble Bobble 3. Both Rainbow Islands and Parasol Stars feature Bub and Bob (same characters) in their (true) human form.

Im staying away from heavy japanese text for now.

Too bad because the three games I listed that have a bit of Japanese text really are must-owns. Dungeon Explorer is in my top 3 favorite Turbo games of all time. It might be worth it to spend a few bucks on a US TurboGrafx just to be able to play some of the translated titles.

Yeah i know about the cartridge region malarky, i've heard it doesnt count for CDs does that include all types? like could i play an american CD game on a japanese system, ie if i were to get a Super CDROM2 could i play american CD games on it?

Yes. While CDs are "localized" for one region or another there is no lockout so you can play all American CDs on a Japanese console.

you might want to consider making a new thread for all this stuff instead of hijacking runinruder's long running review thread.

EDIT: Check out my thread here http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=3538.0 for various folks' top 10 lists. You might get some more ideas.

[Tablet]

Ahh could Keranu possibly split the topic where i start asking questions into a new thread, thanks

[Keranu]

Done .

Feel free to change the subject name, it was just something quick I thought of.

[Tablet]

Hey thanks 

I was looking at Bravoman and i read runins little mini review of it, i personally like cheesy rubbish platfomers and the fact that bravoman says 'BRAVO' all the time kinda fits that bill, is it worth investing time in?

[sunteam_paul]

Hi there!

Everything I say is fact!

[Keranu]

Hey thanks 

I was looking at Bravoman and i read runins little mini review of it, i personally like cheesy rubbish platfomers and the fact that bravoman says 'BRAVO' all the time kinda fits that bill, is it worth investing time in?

No problem, welcome aboard!

I like Bravoman myself and everyone knows me because I absolutely love cheesy games and movies to death. I was a bit surprised to see that runin was turned off by Bravoman since he appreciates other fine cheesy classics (like Legion). What I really like most about Bravoman are the fun and weird physics! Stretchable attacks, orbit jumps with weird gravity, and how you can constantly kick while in the air. The graphics are pretty dirty and the music is nothing special (the sound effects are though!) and the game is ridiculously long for it's type. Overall, it's a decent playable game.

[nat]

I personally like Bravoman, too.

It's not a must-own by any means. And the graphics really aren't all that bad. In fact, the underwater levels are kind of cool. I find the game is actually pretty fun to play but it gets tough after you clear 10 levels or so.

[Turbo D]

bravo man is fun. I like to punch the sandwich robot, haha

[TR0N]

Ello,Tablet yadda yadda welcome i say more but i'm being a lazy bastard today  :oops:

[lkermel]

Welcome Tablet !
The PC Engine is a neat system indeed ! Sorry to advertise it again, but feel free to look at Video Game Den, I have about 270 PC Engine games reviewed there