What Turbo game are you currently playing?

VestCunt · 09/29/2012, 02:33 AM

Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMbut I do know that I'm going to try to get some friends together to play some multiplayer Dungeon Explorer II.

A total of two or three players is ideal unless you somehow find a bunch of Dungeon Explorer or Gauntlet veterans. 3+ players on the screen turns into a traffic jam.

Bardoly · 09/29/2012, 02:55 AM

Quote from: guest on 09/29/2012, 02:33 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMbut I do know that I'm going to try to get some friends together to play some multiplayer Dungeon Explorer II.
A total of two or three players is ideal unless you somehow find a bunch of Dungeon Explorer or Gauntlet veterans. 3+ players on the screen turns into a traffic jam.

I was kind of wondering about that, and also about what would be the best team for 1-2 better players and 1-2 weaker players.

RRR · 09/29/2012, 03:21 AM

Bonk's Revenge and Blazing Lazers.

roflmao · 09/29/2012, 01:04 PM

Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week. (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Gate of Thunder
Lords of Thunder
Dungeon Explorer II

All of the above games are really fun! I didn't beat any of them, but I did give each one 10-30 minutes of play time.
I'm not sure which one I'm going to try to play all the way through first, but I do know that I'm going to try to get some friends together to play some multiplayer Dungeon Explorer II.

Yowza! That's a handful of excellent games right there! Congrats!

Bardoly · 09/29/2012, 05:31 PM

I'm really liking Lords of Thunder, but it is definitely not very easy.
And what's up with the swords at short range? That's just too cool!

tpivette · 09/29/2012, 08:32 PM

Ys Book 1 & 2 here... just finished the canal and should be close to finishing this one! Finally!

csgx1 · 09/29/2012, 09:04 PM

Giving Samurai Ghost a go. Sword power ups are pretty sparse and seem to wear off so quickly.

Bardoly · 09/30/2012, 02:20 AM

Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 05:31 PMI'm really liking Lords of Thunder, but it is definitely not very easy.
And what's up with the swords at short range? That's just too cool!

Played some more Lords of Thunder today and beat a couple of levels before running out of continues. This is a really good game, but I'm still learning it.

jperryss · 09/30/2012, 09:31 AM

Quote from: Bardoly on 09/30/2012, 02:20 AM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 05:31 PMI'm really liking Lords of Thunder, but it is definitely not very easy.
And what's up with the swords at short range? That's just too cool!
Played some more Lords of Thunder today and beat a couple of levels before running out of continues. This is a really good game, but I'm still learning it.

I think once you get used to it you'll find it's not that difficult. I suck at shooters but LOT is one of the few I can get through on Normal easily, and have cleared Hard mode once.

GOT on the other hand, I have only cleared once (and barely) on Normal.

DildoKKKobold · 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM

Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week. (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk

Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?

turboswimbz · 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week. (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?

I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.

Bardoly · 10/01/2012, 04:49 PM

Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week. (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.

Yep, as far as I know, it's exactly the same. I was just so happy to get the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1, that I posted it up that way.

DildoKKKobold · 10/01/2012, 05:18 PM

Quote from: Bardoly on 10/01/2012, 04:49 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week. (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.
Yep, as far as I know, it's exactly the same. I was just so happy to get the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1, that I posted it up that way.

I was mainly curious, because I have a friend who collects bomberman. I'm trying to convince him to trade his Neutopia 2 for my extra Gate of Thunder CD.

Here is his current collection:

https://i.imgur.com/Hzwk1.jpg

Bardoly · 10/01/2012, 05:52 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/01/2012, 05:18 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/01/2012, 04:49 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/30/2012, 05:01 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2012, 04:44 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/29/2012, 02:08 AMPlayed some new games (to me) that I just got this week. (All U.S. versions)

Bomberman - from the Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 disk
Is this any different from the normal, common Bomberman for the TG?
I'm fairly certain it is exactly the same.
Yep, as far as I know, it's exactly the same. I was just so happy to get the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1, that I posted it up that way.
I was mainly curious, because I have a friend who collects bomberman. I'm trying to convince him to trade his Neutopia 2 for my extra Gate of Thunder CD.

Here is his current collection:

Nice Bomberman collection!

Looks like he still needs the SNES Super Bomberman Party Pack, and yes, you should convince him that he needs the Gate of Thunder 3/4-in-1 disk that secretly has Bomberman on it, although the disk has nothing on the cover which indicates the inclusion of Bomberman in the disk.

wolfsaq2 · 10/01/2012, 08:09 PM

Hello PCengineFXers,
I am currently playing Sinistron, which is an awesome shoot em' up! After I beat that, I will play Soldier Blade. I heard so many good things about that game, and I can't wait to play.
PS- Shout out to Vest!

turboswimbz · 10/01/2012, 08:20 PM

Quote from: wolfsaq2 on 10/01/2012, 08:09 PMHello PCengineFXers,
I am currently playing Sinistron, which is an awesome shoot em' up! After I beat that, I will play Soldier Blade. I heard so many good things about that game, and I can't wait to play.
PS- Shout out to Vest!

I just started playing Sinistron, not an easy shooter, but it is still pretty awesome. haven't been able to get too far yet. I like the music most of all I think.

tpivette · 10/01/2012, 11:19 PM

Trying to defeat Darm... fucker is hard! Even with the Sheild magic and Goddess Ring I'm haviing difficulty! Damn flying... things... getting in my way!

I'm gonna try maxing out my EXP, maybe it'll boost my stats just enough to give me an edge

runinruder · 10/02/2012, 04:05 AM

Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/01/2012, 08:20 PMI just started playing Sinistron, not an easy shooter, but it is still pretty awesome. haven't been able to get too far yet. I like the music most of all I think.

The music is really good. Cyber Core has more great music from the same composer, incidentally.

turboswimbz · 10/02/2012, 11:14 AM

Quote from: tpivette on 10/01/2012, 11:19 PMTrying to defeat Darm... fucker is hard! Even with the Sheild magic and Goddess Ring I'm haviing difficulty! Damn flying... things... getting in my way!

I'm gonna try maxing out my EXP, maybe it'll boost my stats just enough to give me an edge

Even so took me till try 3, a lot of it is luck. but it is so worth it when you defeat him!!!

turboswimbz · 10/02/2012, 11:16 AM

Quote from: runinruder on 10/02/2012, 04:05 AM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/01/2012, 08:20 PMI just started playing Sinistron, not an easy shooter, but it is still pretty awesome. haven't been able to get too far yet. I like the music most of all I think.
The music is really good. Cyber Core has more great music from the same composer, incidentally.

Incidentally I'm also playing cybercore, got a 2 for 1 2D shooter package in the mail. I couldn't be happier.

Bardoly · 10/02/2012, 10:57 PM

Played some more Lords of Thunder, and still couldn't beat more than 3 stages before running out of continues.

Then I played some Cotton for about 30 minutes, not getting too far into the game.

Then I played my newly-acquired copy of Renny Blaster for PC Engine and beat it tonight using the first guy.

CPU64 · 10/04/2012, 02:08 AM

Quote from: guest on 10/01/2012, 05:18 PMI was mainly curious, because I have a friend who collects Bomberman. I'm trying to convince him to trade his Neutopia 2 for my extra Gate of Thunder CD.

Here is his current collection:

That's exactly what I'm doing, except with the ghouls n' ghosts series.

PCEngineHell · 10/04/2012, 03:56 AM

Parasol Stars currently.

turboswimbz · 10/04/2012, 10:19 AM

Quote from: PCEngineHell on 10/04/2012, 03:56 AMParasol Stars currently.

I LOVE PARASOL STARS!

tpivette · 10/04/2012, 10:34 AM

Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/02/2012, 11:14 AM
Quote from: tpivette on 10/01/2012, 11:19 PMTrying to defeat Darm... fucker is hard! Even with the Sheild magic and Goddess Ring I'm haviing difficulty! Damn flying... things... getting in my way!

I'm gonna try maxing out my EXP, maybe it'll boost my stats just enough to give me an edge
Even so took me till try 3, a lot of it is luck. but it is so worth it when you defeat him!!!

Maxed out my EXP and tried Darm again... wow, he was so much easier this time! Jus gaining one more level made my attack and defense that much stronger to where the battle seemed so one-sided.

Now that Ys 1&2 is cleared, I'm either gonna try Dungeon Explorer 2 or Ys 4 next...

turboswimbz · 10/04/2012, 11:17 AM

YEAH! Darm - molished! I want to play 4 with the patch but figure I should finish 3 . . . been meaning to for a while.

tpivette · 10/04/2012, 12:40 PM

I still haven't been able to find 3 for a reasonable price... there was one that's been constantly relisted on ebay for $50 which the manual had slight water damage. Figuring he'd want it to finally sell, I offered him $40. He counter offered with $47.. and I passed. The search continues...

thesteve · 10/04/2012, 03:53 PM

your $40 offer says he isnt far off

turboswimbz · 10/04/2012, 08:45 PM

Quote from: tpivette on 10/04/2012, 12:40 PMI still haven't been able to find 3 for a reasonable price... there was one that's been constantly relisted on ebay for $50 which the manual had slight water damage. Figuring he'd want it to finally sell, I offered him $40. He counter offered with $47.. and I passed. The search continues...

hmm, that stinks thought you would have found one, I got lucky with the $35 copy I guess.

tpivette · 10/04/2012, 09:43 PM

Very lucky. Haven't seen one on ebay (or these forums) for less than $50 or so. If I'm patient, I'm sure I'll get my deal, though

BlueBMW · 10/06/2012, 10:43 PM

I've been playing Sylphia a lot lately. I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game. If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it. I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.

esteban · 10/07/2012, 10:56 AM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately. I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game. If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it. I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.

THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS SUSPECTED. DAMMIT.

Years ago I was too cheap to get it. The prices now...I don't even know what the going rate is. But many years ago it seemed like it was always in the $70-90 range.

Bardoly · 10/07/2012, 11:27 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately. I really wish it wasn't such a pricey game. If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it. I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.

...So, after you've finished, I'm sure that you want to pass it on to me for $50. Right?

Bardoly · 10/07/2012, 11:31 PM

Played some Marchen Maze yesterday and got to level six. The game is rather frustratingly addicting!

I'm going to have to dig it out again soon and beat it!

Also did a little 2-player Efera & Jiliora and some 3-player Dungeon Explorer II. I have to say that while we enjoyed Efera & Jiliora, we enjoyed DE2 much better because of being able to understand what was going on in English.

VestCunt · 10/08/2012, 03:06 AM

Quote from: esteban on 10/07/2012, 10:56 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately. I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game. If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it. I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS SUSPECTED. DAMMIT.

Years ago I was too cheap to get it. The prices now...I don't even know what the going rate is. But many years ago it seemed like it was always in the $70-90 range.

I've kept a cursory eye on Sylphia over the years. People try to gouge and turn it into the next Renny Blaster, but when it auctions it seems to have trouble breaking $200. I want to say I've seen it for $150.

esteban · 10/08/2012, 12:16 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/08/2012, 03:06 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/07/2012, 10:56 AM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/06/2012, 10:43 PMI've been playing Sylphia a lot lately. I really wish it wasnt such a pricey game. If it was a sub $50 game I'd say everyone should get it. I really like the game, but I cant say its worth its typical asking price.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALWAYS SUSPECTED. DAMMIT.

Years ago I was too cheap to get it. The prices now...I don't even know what the going rate is. But many years ago it seemed like it was always in the $70-90 range.
I've kept a cursory eye on Sylphia over the years. People try to gouge and turn it into the next Renny Blaster, but when it auctions it seems to have trouble breaking $200. I want to say I've seen it for $150.

Well, damn. I should have bitten the bullet years ago. Dammit.

BlueBMW · 10/11/2012, 12:57 AM

Yeah I think I paid something over $150 for it. I cant see passing it on because I just love the music. It often doubles as a music CD in the car when not used for gaming at home.

A game like Nexzr is worth the price it commands. Sylphia, while good, isnt worth its going price.

Bardoly · 10/11/2012, 01:50 AM

Played some Valis I and II tonight.

DildoKKKobold · 10/11/2012, 02:43 AM

Got Dragon's Curse in the mail today.

Really awesome little game.

VenomMacbeth · 10/12/2012, 01:15 AM

Played a few minutes of Veigues before work today (yesterday). The controls are ehh...but I have a feeling that once I master them, I'm going to really like this game. I like the artwork & I enjoy the skill level required to switch weapons depending on what enemies you're faced with. My one complaint is the down button, which turns you the other direction. This is cool and innovative and useful and everything, but sometimes I just want to duck.

Also played a bit of R-Type yesterday. It's R-Type. :/

KnightWarrior · 10/12/2012, 01:26 AM

I played Air Zonk last night, fun game

Nando · 10/12/2012, 09:04 AM

Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 10/12/2012, 01:15 AMIt's R-Type. :/

LMAO! it's like the video game version of a dominatrix, keeps kicking your ass but somehow you keep going back to it. ;) At least it is not Tatsujin masochist level.

Been playing Shubibinman 1, The lost sun heart and Dynastic Hero.

rrob78 · 10/12/2012, 09:55 AM

Played Parasol Stars 2 days ago after testing Bernie's Super System Card 3.0, lots of fun!!

Bardoly · 10/16/2012, 04:34 PM

Played some Shockman last night for the first time.
I'm not really sure what I was expecting in the game, but it wasn't what I expected.
I beat the first couple of levels before putting it away for the night.

I also went back to Draxula X: Rondo of Blood a couple of days ago and finally beat it with Maria with 96%. (I still can't find the missing 4%.) Now I need to beat it with Richter.

PCEngineHell · 10/16/2012, 09:16 PM

Devils Crush and ICFTD.

Neurosis138 · 10/16/2012, 09:43 PM

I was playing Soldier Blade and some Splatterhouse tonight. Both games are excellent, and provided me with some much needed relaxation from work.

Bardoly · 10/17/2012, 01:08 PM

Played some L-Dis last night.
Not a bad game at all. Didn't have enough time to play more than the first two stages, but I'll definitely have to come back to this one.

Bardoly · 10/19/2012, 12:20 AM

Played through and beat The Legend of Hero Tonma (U.S. version) last night. Really, it's a decent game, although I only gave it a '6' on PCE Daisakusen.

DildoKKKobold · 10/19/2012, 12:45 AM

While not actually turbografx, I have to talk about it.

Got Crystal Beans: from Dungeon Explorer last night, and played through it. Got a really minty copy from Japan for pretty cheap, given how great of condition it is, and how badly I wanted it. For those who don't know, it is a port of Dungeon Explorer 2 to the Super Famicom. I'm a huge, huge Dungeon Explorer fan, so playing through this was awesome.

It is a really, really interesting port, given that the graphics are nearly identical, aside from the Chibi characters and town folk. I think one of the most interesting points is how the levels feel like they were bulk imported, because they are verbatim identical to DE2. However, a bunch of enemies were taken out, to the point that it feels unintentional, as if they didn't bother to make sure the import went properly. To that effect, I imagine some of the level designs would feel totally nonsensical if you hadn't played DE2. This is because there are wide open hallways with nothing to do, or weird wall formations that have nothing in them.

That said, I really enjoyed humming along with the tunes I know so well from DE2. If you are a fan of the series, this is a must own title, just for the absolute weirdness of the port. If you aren't thrilled with DE, then I would give this game a pass. Its a weaker version of Dungeon Explorer 2, and doesn't replace owning the original.

esteban · 10/20/2012, 09:28 PM

Quote from: Bardoly on 10/19/2012, 12:20 AMPlayed through and beat The Legend of Hero Tonma (U.S. version) last night. Really, it's a decent game, although I only gave it a '6' on PCE Daisakusen.

Agreed. I have tried to promote Hero Tonma as a poor man's Karnov (NES). Now, Karnov doesn't get much love, so it's been an uphill battle. Karnov is wonderful, though. I wish Hero Tonma had an inventory of items like Karnov.

OK, I'll stop.

Quote from: guest on 10/19/2012, 12:45 AMWhile not actually turbografx, I have to talk about it.

Got Crystal Beans: from Dungeon Explorer last night, and played through it. Got a really minty copy from Japan for pretty cheap, given how great of condition it is, and how badly I wanted it. For those who don't know, it is a port of Dungeon Explorer 2 to the Super Famicom. I'm a huge, huge Dungeon Explorer fan, so playing through this was awesome.

It is a really, really interesting port, given that the graphics are nearly identical, aside from the Chibi characters and town folk. I think one of the most interesting points is how the levels feel like they were bulk imported, because they are verbatim identical to DE2. However, a bunch of enemies were taken out, to the point that it feels unintentional, as if they didn't bother to make sure the import went properly. To that effect, I imagine some of the level designs would feel totally nonsensical if you hadn't played DE2. This is because there are wide open hallways with nothing to do, or weird wall formations that have nothing in them.

That said, I really enjoyed humming along with the tunes I know so well from DE2. If you are a fan of the series, this is a must own title, just for the absolute weirdness of the port. If you aren't thrilled with DE, then I would give this game a pass. Its a weaker version of Dungeon Explorer 2, and doesn't replace owning the original.

For folks who want to compare SFC vs. DUO versions of Dungeon Explorer 2:
Dungeon Explorer II: PCE (1993, SCD) vs. SFC (1995)