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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Games I just got!]

My friend found another game in his house:

New Zealand Story: I like this game. I have it on the Taito collection. So I was interested to see how the pcengine game compared. I must say, it feels like there is something missing for sure. Some of the extra hidden items are missing I believe. Also, the colours don't look right. The pcengine can display a great amount of colours and I feel that it could have done better. It's not a bad game and I will still play it, but I am happy I didn't pay for it because I would have been slightly disappointed. However, I must keep in mind that the game was released in 1990. I would have been quite impressed with this port if I had seen it then

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Games I just got!]

Yeah, Double dungeons was fun for the very little that I understood. I hope to work a little more on my Japanese so I can really get into some of these games more. Especially RPG type games that were not released in North America. However, in my line of work, I don't really need to know that much Japanese. I am trying to study on my own when I get the chance though. I may head over to Akihabara next weekend to grab some of the other games on my wanted list

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Games I just got!]

So one of my house mates that I live with in Japan comes home and sees me playing my pcengine. He then tells me that he still has some games lying around at his parents house and he will just give them to me!
So he arrives home at night and pulls out the following games:

Vigilante, Power Drift, Batman, F1 Dream, F1 Triple Battle, Son Son 2, Bomber Man 94, Out Live, Double Dungeons, Kato Chan & Ken Chan , Gaia No Monsho, P-47 , Formation Armed F

Oh and an extra control pad also

Vigilante: Is a fun little beat em up. I have this one for my U.S Turbo. So nothing different here. This was one of those games that I actually finished in the arcades when I was 10 years old. I still like having a go at it. Love getting the nunchuks!

Power Drift: I always thought this was a cool game. The Pcengine version is structured a little different then the arcade. You can't choose the track you want to race on etc. Overall, it does attempt to replicate the arcade with it's effects, but it's all a bit rough. I really wasn't expecting more then this actually and am quite happy to have it in my collection now.

Batman: This game is great. It has great music to start and while it doesn't really play like any Batman game out there, I find this game quite fun to play. You just go around collecting things avoiding baddies and then it's on to the next level. There are tons of levels in this game too.

F1 Dream and F1 Triple Battle: These are very average racers. F1 Dream is a top view racer that I could not really get into. F1 Triple Battle is your traditional F1 racer. I found the controls kind of stiff in this one. I can't see myself going back to either honestly.

Son Son 2 : Kick ass game. Action Platform that's very similar to Black Tiger. Lot's of thing to collect etc. I like this game a lot. Looks great also.

Bomber Man 94 : Amazing game. Never gets old!

Out Live, Gaia No Monsho, Double Dungeons: My Japanese isn't good enough yet to fully enjoy these

P-47: Very average sideways shooter. I tend to like these games no matter what though The second level has some neat Parallax scrolling.

Formation Armed F: Tough vertical shooter, but I really enjoy it. Again, not the best on the pcengine. Like I said, I tend to like these game a lot. Looks and sounds decent as well.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Any official Arcade sticks for Pc engine?]

Awesome! Thanks guys!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Any official Arcade sticks for Pc engine?]

One with the 6 button layout.

Any help would be appreciated thanks!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Games I just got!]

On KYUKYOKU TIGER, I'm pretty sure, that game is not Tiger Heli, but infact, the sequal to Tiger Heli, aka Twin Cobra in the US.  I've gone back n forth, making sure, playing the various versions & doing research, & everything points to it being the sequal to Tiger Heli.  I have the NES version of Tiger Heli, & it's a totally different game, it's similar, & made by the same people, but, the music is different, the weapons are different, etc.  Here's a wiki on it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyukyoku_Tiger

Very interesting. I always thought it was the same Tiger Heli I played in the arcades. It's been a while so I guess not So I guess the Saturn version is the third one in the series? BTW: How is the NES version of Tiger Heli? Is it worth tracking down? Thanks for the info!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Games I just got!]

I understand. I was not aware that people praised the game that much. I do enjoy the game, but there are way better titles of the same genre on pcengine for sure.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Games I just got!]

lol

I do agree that Dragon Spirit is not the best shooter on the system. However, I bought it complete for 250 yen! That is a little over 2 bucks American

As far as Atomic Robo Kid, I can get it cheap. So I will be picking it up also. Wonderboys are also on my list now too

The sad part is that I saw a copy of Coryoon for a good price and didn't buy it at the time Hopefully when I go back, It will still be there.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Games I just got!]

JIGOKUMEGURI AKA: BONZE ADVENTURE: What a fun platform game! For some reason I love taito games. And on that note, I picked up..

KYUKYOKU TIGER - AKA: TIGER HELI: Loved playing this in the arcade. The Pcengine port is fantastic. Am also trying to find a good deal on the sequel for the saturn lol.

NINJA WARRIORS: Okay, so it's missing a lot of details from the arcade, but I still enjoy it

SHINOBI: Same deal here. Not quite like the arcade and missing a lot of levels, bonus stages and close quarter moves. I still like it though.

I think both games just have that nostalgic factor. I used to play both games all the times in the arcades and always wanted to own them myself.

These ones were cheap, but I enjoy them:

DRAGON SPIRIT: Good port of the arcade game. I have it on the Namco compilation, but it was really cheap so I grabbed it anyway.

PAC-LAND: It certainly is different from other pacman games! But it turned out to be a fun little game.

Next on my list are:

BLOODY WOLF, MR. HELI, DEVIL CRASH, ALIEN CRUSH (First want the superior sequel before buying though), PC DENJIN - PUNKIC CYBORGS AKA: AIR ZONK, CORYOON: CHILD OF DRAGON, DON DOKO DON, TWIN BEE, PARODIUS, SALAMANDER, GRADIUS (Anything from Konami), NINJA SPIRIT.

Also, does anyone think that the WONDERBOY games are worth getting for pcengine? How about ATOMIC ROBO KID SPECIAL?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Cool. I'll pick up afterburner as well. I do own the saturn version. lol. I actually enjoy playing ports of arcade games from that era. There is a certain charm about them. I enjoy seeing the effort put in by the programmers. Being that they are converting a massive arcade game to much simpler hardware. Sometimes the results were quite impressive. I loved that feeling when I was younger. "WOW! It looks like the arcade version!" Good times

Thanks again folks!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Afterburner 2,Ninja Spirit,Splatterhouse,and Salamander.

I remember Ninja Spirit, That game kicks ass. How good is Afterburner 2 on pcengine. Is it worth getting if you own it on mega drive. I will probably get it too just for collection purposes lol.

Anything from Konami on pcengine I will pick up. Salamander, Gradius, Parodius etc.

Thanks guys! Now I have devised quite a list to hunt down. Should be fun

Please feel free to suggest more games that you think I should track down!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Well, there are tons of fun games, but here are some popular ones:

1. Ankoko Densetsu -- Billed as "Legendary Axe 2" in North America, this a great hack-n-slash platformer. There is a wee bit of exploration the first time through, but when you replay it, you'll probably follow the most direct paths through the game. One of the best, brooding HuCard soundtracks and a somber atmosphere / aesthetic to match it (I love the stage with lightning...). Excellent game, all around, with interesting bosses. Plus, for a game with minimal storyline, there's a plot twist!

2. Narazumo no Sentou Butai Bloody Wolf -- Again, a great soundtrack. Aside from some slowdown, this is a gem. Nice, albeit generic, selection of weapons (although you do get to ride a machine-gun-equipped motorcycle!) Personally, I like the fact that you can jump in this game (adds a *tiny* dash of platforming to certain segments of the game). A variety of stages with different objectives keeps the game interesting (from all-out action on a raft to methodical exploration of a large prison camp to free prisoners). Again, for a game with a minimal storyline, there's a great plot twist... Hmmmmm, there seems to be a theme with my mini-reviews...

3. Soldier Blade -- If you dig horizontal shooters, check this "installment" of Star Soldier. I like all of the Star Soldier games, but most folks claim SB is superior. It's a great game, regardless.

I'll stop there...

Awesome!

Also thanks for the link to that website. That is the most comprehensive guide\list of pcengine I have seen on the web!

I am getting bloody wolf for sure. I remember playing it at one point and loved it. Legendary Axe 2 looks cool too. I will probably pick up the other two titles as well cause I saw them for pretty cheap in Akihabara

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Dodge Danpei, a frickin' sweet obscured dodgeball RPG that's fun as hell (and two players).

By "obscured" do you mean rare and hard to find. Or just not so well known?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Welcome to the forums!

I'm going to recommend RANMA 1/2 - TORAWARE NO HANAYOME, the second Ranma game and the best Digital Comic on the PC Engine. Even with only rudimentary katakana knowledge, I really enjoyed playing through this. Even if you're only mildly familiar with Ranma 1/2, it's still a really funny game and has great graphics. If you've not tried a digital comic before and are curious, this is probably the best place to start.

I just found out that it is a CD based title. Eventually, I will get a DUO and check this one out for sure. Looks interesting. I remember watching the anime a while back and thought it was great.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Oh, sorry. Don't mind text heavy games either

Thanks again!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Right now, only looking for regular hucards for pc-engine. Eventually, will upgrade and buy a duo. for now, just hucard games though. Thanks for the responses guys. Please keep em coming!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Hello Everyone! New to the forums]

Hi! Have been a big fan of the pc-engine for a while. I lived in Canada and now reside in Japan and want to pick up a nice collection of pc-engine titles. Could you guys give me some suggestions as to which titles to pick up for PC-engine. Any genre or time period is fine. I like all kinds of genres. Also, a small description of the game and why you like it would be greatly appreciated thank you!

Cheers!