Best PC Engine CD-ROM2 games?

Mathius · 04/29/2009, 02:12 PM

Since I am new to this, what do you guys think would be the best CD-ROM2(not Super CD-ROM2)games I could import? I don't read japanese so RPGs are out. Good action and shooter titles. Once I get a Super System Card or a Duo-R then we'll talk about Super CD-ROM2 games

Tatsujin · 04/29/2009, 02:49 PM

seirei senshi spriggan

guyjin · 04/29/2009, 03:12 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 02:12 PMSince I am new to this, what do you guys think would be the best CD-ROM2(not Super CD-ROM2)games I could import? I don't read japanese so RPGs are out. Good action and shooter titles. Once I get a Super System Card or a Duo-R then we'll talk about Super CD-ROM2 games

You know that CDs aren't region locked, right? you can play US CDs on Japanese systems. Get the American version of Ys 1&2, Cosmic Fantasy 2, and Buster Bros, if you don't have 'em already.

Also, all the Valis games, except 1 which is an SCD. There are American versions of 2 and 3.

Mathius · 04/29/2009, 04:23 PM

Quote from: guyjin on 04/29/2009, 03:12 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 02:12 PMSince I am new to this, what do you guys think would be the best CD-ROM2(not Super CD-ROM2)games I could import? I don't read japanese so RPGs are out. Good action and shooter titles. Once I get a Super System Card or a Duo-R then we'll talk about Super CD-ROM2 games
You know that CDs aren't region locked, right? you can play US CDs on Japanese systems. Get the American version of Ys 1&2, Cosmic Fantasy 2, and Buster Bros, if you don't have 'em already.

Also, all the Valis games, except 1 which is an SCD. There are American versions of 2 and 3.

Yeah I already have Cosmic Fantasy and Buster Bros. And I am aware that there are no region lockouts that's why I am asking about PC Engine CD imports. Spriggan sounds cool. Ys books 1&2 are on my list to buy as well.

NecroPhile · 04/29/2009, 04:29 PM

You could do worse than Super Darius, Monster Lair, Splash Lake, or Terraforming, though the last three are also available as US releases.

_Paul · 04/29/2009, 05:42 PM

Star Parodier, Spriggan, Schbibin Man 3, Legend of Xanadu II (doesn't matter if it's in Japanese, it's still awesome!), Macross 2036,

Mathius · 04/29/2009, 05:51 PM

I just bid on a copy of Spriggan. It's stateside too

NecroPhile · 04/29/2009, 05:51 PM

Aren't Star Parodier and Xanadu II Super CD-ROM² titles?

Arkhan Asylum · 04/29/2009, 08:16 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/29/2009, 05:42 PMLegend of Xanadu II (doesn't matter if it's in Japanese, it's still awesome!),

What if he cant read Japanese!

and that is a Super CD game.

Quoteseirei senshi spriggan

So is that one I think...?

How about Hellfire S, Red Alert, Terraforming, Ranma 1/2 (Only if you like Ranma, lol), and Wonderboy III?

termis · 04/29/2009, 09:23 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/29/2009, 08:16 PM
Quoteseirei senshi spriggan
So is that one I think...?

Nah, that's a regular ol' CD-ROM^2. That's definitely one of the best shooters that's not Super CD-ROM.

On the other hand, Macross 2036 is a Super CD-ROM game. I gotta try that one...

Mathius · 04/29/2009, 09:27 PM

I checked Spriggan out before I bid. It's cd-rom2. I am looking into Terraforming also.

Arkhan Asylum · 04/29/2009, 09:55 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 09:27 PMI checked Spriggan out before I bid. It's cd-rom2. I am looking into Terraforming also.

O_O
http://pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Spriggan.htm Uhoh!

An errorer!

TR0N · 04/29/2009, 10:30 PM

Buster Bros
Valis III
Monster Lair
Ys 1&2:U.S version is a must beside the cd games being region free.

Most have listed the other ones that are worth it.

Tatsujin · 04/29/2009, 10:36 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 09:27 PMI checked Spriggan out before I bid. It's cd-rom2.

but of course it is, as i wrote in my 1st post ;)

get that suppa shootie. it's one of the best on the system

btw: why don't you get yourself a systemcard 3.0?

Mathius · 04/29/2009, 10:37 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/29/2009, 09:55 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 09:27 PMI checked Spriggan out before I bid. It's cd-rom2. I am looking into Terraforming also.
O_O
http://pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Spriggan.htm Uhoh!

An errorer!

I am looking at a picture of the case right now and it clearly looks like a CD-ROM2 title. Here's the link, you'll have to zoom in on the picture.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPRIGGAN-Japanese-Import-for-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-CD_W0QQitemZ130302349721QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Games?hash=item130302349721&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Mathius · 04/29/2009, 10:42 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 04/29/2009, 10:36 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 09:27 PMI checked Spriggan out before I bid. It's cd-rom2.
but of course it is, as i wrote in my 1st post ;)

get that suppa shootie. it's one of the best on the system

btw: why don't you get yourself a systemcard 3.0?

I can't find one yet. I almost won an auction for one on monday but some dude swiped it from me 5 or 10 secs before the auction ended. Talk about searing anger

And I am not going to pay what GameSquadStore wants for one. I'll just wait for another one. They pop up on eBay once a month or so. Legit ones any way(see my post on that).

Tatsujin · 04/29/2009, 10:46 PM

i see

btw: here the list of all cd-rom only games: http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/27/list-games-%25-1-2-100-name-asc-0.htm

also to recommend and quite for cheap are:

avenger
download 2
l-dis
pomping world (as mentioned already)
side arms special
splash lake

Mathius · 04/29/2009, 10:58 PM

Sweet dude, thanks!! Some of those I haven't heard of yet. I'll check 'em out.

spenoza · 04/30/2009, 12:54 AM

Splash Lake is an excellent Action/Puzzle game and it has SO many levels. It'll keep you busy for ages.

rag-time4 · 04/30/2009, 01:39 AM

If you're getting Ys I+II then go for Ys III as well! I like it more than Ys I+II.

Arkhan Asylum · 04/30/2009, 04:16 AM

I guess SPriggin is a CDROM2 game (logo in top right isnt a super one from what I see)

that means PC Engine software bible has a typo?

Tatsujin · 04/30/2009, 05:21 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/30/2009, 04:16 AMI guess SPriggin is a CDROM2 game (logo in top right isnt a super one from what I see)

that means PC Engine software bible has a typo?

as I now said twice, it is indeed a cd-rom. so yes, pceswb has a typo. write a pm to paul.

BlackandBlue · 04/30/2009, 05:40 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 05:51 PMI just bid on a copy of Spriggan. It's stateside too

Bastard, I was watching that one!

Arkhan Asylum · 04/30/2009, 07:21 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 04/30/2009, 05:21 AM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/30/2009, 04:16 AMI guess SPriggin is a CDROM2 game (logo in top right isnt a super one from what I see)

that means PC Engine software bible has a typo?
as I now said twice, it is indeed a cd-rom. so yes, pceswb has a typo. write a pm to paul.

im afraid of the consequences! He might kill the messenger! O_O

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 12:12 PM

Quote from: BlackandBlue on 04/30/2009, 05:40 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 05:51 PMI just bid on a copy of Spriggan. It's stateside too
Bastard, I was watching that one!

Sorry about that. I couldn't pass it up.

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 12:14 PM

Quote from: rag-time4 on 04/30/2009, 01:39 AMIf you're getting Ys I+II then go for Ys III as well! I like it more than Ys I+II.

Thanks. I always wondered about Ys III.

td741 · 04/30/2009, 12:33 PM

Quote from: termis on 04/29/2009, 09:23 PMOn the other hand, Macross 2036 is a Super CD-ROM game. I gotta try that one...

I thin Macross 2036 is a bi-compatible game. I believe it is playable with the CD2.0 controller card, SCD tweaks the game a little... (Don't remember the differences, I think there's a post on the forum about it.)

_Paul · 04/30/2009, 01:00 PM

Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/30/2009, 07:21 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 04/30/2009, 05:21 AM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/30/2009, 04:16 AMI guess SPriggin is a CDROM2 game (logo in top right isnt a super one from what I see)

that means PC Engine software bible has a typo?
as I now said twice, it is indeed a cd-rom. so yes, pceswb has a typo. write a pm to paul.
im afraid of the consequences! He might kill the messenger! O_O

Hrm, well Spriggan is so awesome it FEELS like a Super CD Game. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

Yes I listed some Super CD Games, that was purely because I wasn't paying attention when I read the first post

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 01:16 PM

Man!! You guys have me so excited about Spriggan that I am having trouble waiting for this auction to end. Just a little more patience. To help with the waiting I jst picked up Dungeon Explorer for only $13!! Blame Spida1a's You-Tube review for that purchase

Tatsujin · 04/30/2009, 08:16 PM

spriggan will blow yo away literally. the action, the speed, the dynamic, the BGMs and last but not least the graphx. a real master piece de compiles cuisine. you won't be disappointed on that.

BlackandBlue · 04/30/2009, 09:48 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/30/2009, 12:12 PM
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 04/30/2009, 05:40 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 05:51 PMI just bid on a copy of Spriggan. It's stateside too
Bastard, I was watching that one!
Sorry about that. I couldn't pass it up.

Ha, no worries. I think I hit my monthly spending limit anyway

CrackTiger · 04/30/2009, 10:03 PM

I don't think that Exile and Valis IV have been mentioned. Exile in english can be had for under $10 brand new.

Tatsujin · 04/30/2009, 10:50 PM

buy 'em ALL and don't you forget about register on www.pcedaisakusen.net and put your collection in there, as every normal thinking person does

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 11:02 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/30/2009, 10:03 PMI don't think that Exile and Valis IV have been mentioned. Exile in english can be had for under $10 brand new.

I found Exile for $11 in perfect condition a while ago. All that was missing was the box.

Sinistron · 04/30/2009, 11:18 PM

Spriggan is indeed one of the best games on the system. Rainbow Islands and Super Darius are two other excellent CD-ROM2 imports.

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 11:23 PM

I also found a copy of Cosmic Fantasy 2 MIB. I almost don't like the game. The anime cut scenes are cool but the random battles are beyond ridiculous!

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 11:24 PM

Quote from: Sinistron on 04/30/2009, 11:18 PMSpriggan is indeed one of the best games on the system. Rainbow Islands and Super Darius are two other excellent CD-ROM2 imports.

I haven't heard of Rainbow Islands yet. I'll check it out!!

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 11:35 PM

So what's Vasteel all about? Nexzr looks interesting too.

CrackTiger · 04/30/2009, 11:51 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/30/2009, 11:35 PMSo what's Vasteel all about?

I completely forgot to list Vasteel (thought of it earlier).

It's a fun war sim, even for people like me who don't enjoy war sims. The map is setup like Military Madness/Nectaris (kinda like Famicom/Advance Wars). The battles are one on one with controlable mechas. You can set it to auto battle if you want. It spans several planets and there are space battles, all fought with cool robots with 8 angles per model. The game features all kinds of cool special effects/graphical tricks. The only down side is the lounge music soundtrack. The PCE version is cheap and totally playable.

Mathius · 04/30/2009, 11:59 PM

Quote from: BlackandBlue on 04/30/2009, 09:48 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/30/2009, 12:12 PM
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 04/30/2009, 05:40 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/29/2009, 05:51 PMI just bid on a copy of Spriggan. It's stateside too
Bastard, I was watching that one!
Sorry about that. I couldn't pass it up.
Ha, no worries. I think I hit my monthly spending limit anyway

Dude, that's really cool of ya!

Mathius · 05/01/2009, 12:01 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/30/2009, 11:51 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/30/2009, 11:35 PMSo what's Vasteel all about?
I completely forgot to list Vasteel (thought of it earlier).

It's a fun war sim, even for people like me who don't enjoy war sims. The map is setup like Military Madness/Nectaris (kinda like Famicom/Advance Wars). The battles are one on one with controlable mechas. You can set it to auto battle if you want. It spans several planets and there are space battles, all fought with cool robots with 8 angles per model. The game features all kinds of cool special effects/graphical tricks. The only down side is the lounge music soundtrack. The PCE version is cheap and totally playable.

Yeah, I noticed how affordable it was. I have never been much of a strategy fan either but I loved Military Madness. I might give this a try down the road.

Mathius · 05/01/2009, 12:03 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 04/30/2009, 08:16 PMspriggan will blow yo away literally. the action, the speed, the dynamic, the BGMs and last but not least the graphx. a real master piece de compiles cuisine. you won't be disappointed on that.

SWEET

Mathius · 05/01/2009, 12:14 AM

I am not trying to change the subject but since I have all your attention I need to ask a question. Where can I get a Turbografx(not Duo) extension cable. I accidentally bought the wrong kind from Monoprice. It only works on the Duo. But it was real cheap, so not a big loss. Plus if I ever get an American Duo I'll be all set

Anyway, there are a few international options through eBay but I'd rather go stateside. Any ideas?

Arkhan Asylum · 05/01/2009, 03:31 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 05/01/2009, 12:14 AMI am not trying to change the subject but since I have all your attention I need to ask a question. Where can I get a Turbografx(not Duo) extension cable. I accidentally bought the wrong kind from Monoprice. It only works on the Duo. But it was real cheap, so not a big loss. Plus if I ever get an American Duo I'll be all set Anyway, there are a few international options through eBay but I'd rather go stateside. Any ideas?

Someone here, or ebay, is your best bet I would guess for an extension.

Or do what i do, sit with my face against the TV more or less. It feels more Turbo that way! Or use the Turbo Tap as a ghetto extension, which I also currently do all the time.

Cosmic Fantasy 2 gets alot better once you are at the point where the random battles are just funny little jokes. (Yknow, when you just kill everything in a round).

Exile, Vasteel and CF2 are all pretty damn good. Exile is a little bit RPG, and a little bit Action.

(that almost turned into an Osmond joke)

Exile is a very easy going game also. You won't really be throwing the controller in anger at it, but its involved and fun.

_Paul · 05/01/2009, 04:25 AM

Don't be afraid to pick up Avenger if you can find it really cheap. Sure, from first impressions you might think it's utter hogwash, but there is a good, challenging shooter hidden away in there. And it has some amazing pictures between levels.

Arkhan Asylum · 05/01/2009, 05:30 AM

man I wish you had sys3 so I could feed you some shadow of the beast propaganda !

lol

Mathius · 05/01/2009, 11:51 AM

Quote from: guest on 05/01/2009, 05:30 AMman I wish you had sys3 so I could feed you some shadow of the beast propaganda !

lol

So what's up with Shadow of the Beast anyway?

Mathius · 05/01/2009, 12:01 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/01/2009, 03:31 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/01/2009, 12:14 AMI am not trying to change the subject but since I have all your attention I need to ask a question. Where can I get a Turbografx(not Duo) extension cable. I accidentally bought the wrong kind from Monoprice. It only works on the Duo. But it was real cheap, so not a big loss. Plus if I ever get an American Duo I'll be all set Anyway, there are a few international options through eBay but I'd rather go stateside. Any ideas?
Someone here, or ebay, is your best bet I would guess for an extension.

Or do what i do, sit with my face against the TV more or less. It feels more Turbo that way! Or use the Turbo Tap as a ghetto extension, which I also currently do all the time.

Cosmic Fantasy 2 gets alot better once you are at the point where the random battles are just funny little jokes. (Yknow, when you just kill everything in a round).

Exile, Vasteel and CF2 are all pretty damn good. Exile is a little bit RPG, and a little bit Action.

(that almost turned into an Osmond joke)

Exile is a very easy going game also. You won't really be throwing the controller in anger at it, but its involved and fun.

I really like Exile so far. As to the extension thing I will check the forums first. Then I'll go the Turbo-Tap route if that doesn't work. I have arthritis in my back so I can't really sit in front of the TV and play like I did when I was a kid. The couch is a MUST!

Tatsujin · 05/01/2009, 01:51 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 05/01/2009, 11:51 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2009, 05:30 AMman I wish you had sys3 so I could feed you some shadow of the beast propaganda !

lol
So what's up with Shadow of the Beast anyway?

it's a superb audio cd. not much more.

Mathius · 05/01/2009, 02:04 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/01/2009, 01:51 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/01/2009, 11:51 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2009, 05:30 AMman I wish you had sys3 so I could feed you some shadow of the beast propaganda !

lol
So what's up with Shadow of the Beast anyway?
it's a superb audio cd. not much more.

I see

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