Dungeon Explorer is awesome!

jbeedham · 05/04/2016, 09:04 PM

So I grabbed my TurboDuo out of the closet last night and was going through and testing all my games. I must say that Dungeon Explorer is awesome and holds up after 25+ years. I definitely have to find a Duo Tap so I can share some multiplayer goodness. One reason I really like this game is because it reminds me of Gauntlet.

roflmao · 05/04/2016, 09:59 PM

Two words: DEBDE DEBDA

esteban · 05/04/2016, 10:27 PM

Quote from: jbeedham on 05/04/2016, 09:04 PMSo I grabbed my TurboDuo out of the closet last night and was going through and testing all my games. I must say that Dungeon Explorer is awesome and holds up after 25+ years. I definitely have to find a Duo Tap so I can share some multiplayer goodness. One reason I really like this game is because it reminds me of Gauntlet.

LORD NATAS commands you to listen to the soundtrack when you aren't playing the game.

This, he commands.

CrackTiger · 05/05/2016, 02:10 AM

On road trips or sometimes while just walking across town, I'd debde debda up a bard just to listen to the soundtrack on my Turbo Express.

wildfruit · 05/05/2016, 02:43 AM

The soundtrack is boss. I listen to it often. I also like the DE2 soundtrack but the first is best.

seieienbu · 05/05/2016, 02:44 AM

I just gave the soundtrack a listen to. After Double Dungeons of all games, Dungeon Explorer 2 is probably my favorite Hu Card soundtrack. It, of course, still holds up. The last time I played through Dungeon Explorer was while waiting for Dungeon Explorer 2 that I got to show up at my door just over 2 years ago.

Maybe I'll give it another go at some point in the near future if I can get some buddies to play through it with me.

Arkhan Asylum · 05/05/2016, 03:18 AM

This game is a fantastic demonstration of why stereo panning on all channels is a good time.

It showcases the PC Engine's sound perfectly.

geise · 05/05/2016, 10:08 AM

Quote from: wildfruit on 05/05/2016, 02:43 AMThe soundtrack is boss. I listen to it often. I also like the DE2 soundtrack but the first is best.

Truth. The Redbook audio is nice, but the Hu Card tunes are amazing.

NecroPhile · 05/05/2016, 10:12 AM

Heck yeah, it's the Hudson Bee's knees! Sweet tunes, nice graphics (if a bit dark), five player action, and unlockable characters - what's not to love?

geise · 05/05/2016, 11:51 AM

Quote from: guest on 05/05/2016, 10:12 AMwhat's not to love?

Password system rather than backup ram saves?

Gentlegamer · 05/05/2016, 12:14 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/05/2016, 02:10 AMOn road trips or sometimes while just walking across town, I'd debde debda up a bard just to listen to the soundtrack on my Turbo Express.

Now I just listen to Dreams of Oddesia.

NecroPhile · 05/05/2016, 12:22 PM

Quote from: geise on 05/05/2016, 11:51 AMPassword system rather than backup ram saves?

True, save files would be preferable, but at least the passwords are short and easy enough to read.

exodus · 05/05/2016, 12:37 PM

drives me crazy that speedruns of this game don't use the walk through walls code!

jbeedham · 05/05/2016, 02:22 PM

Quote from: geise on 05/05/2016, 11:51 AM
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2016, 10:12 AMwhat's not to love?
Password system rather than backup ram saves?

Passwords have probably turned out better in the long run. I couldn't imagine trying to crack open a HuCard to replace a battery. Also, if there weren't passwords how could people cheat?

CrackTiger · 05/05/2016, 02:44 PM

Quote from: jbeedham on 05/05/2016, 02:22 PM
Quote from: geise on 05/05/2016, 11:51 AM
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/05/2016, 10:12 AMwhat's not to love?
Password system rather than backup ram saves?
Passwords have probably turned out better in the long run. I couldn't imagine trying to crack open a HuCard to replace a battery. Also, if there weren't passwords how could people cheat?

PC Engine games use external backup saving. The CD-ROMs add it and the Duo systems have it. If you're sticking to a HuCard-only system, there's the Tennokoe II for PCE or the TurboBooster Plus for TG-16.

Dungeon Explorer II supports game saving.

NecroPhile · 05/05/2016, 03:22 PM

And games like Neutopia and Ys do both passwords and save files, letting you have your cake and eat it too.

Gredler · 05/05/2016, 03:42 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/05/2016, 03:22 PMAnd games like Neutopia and Ys do both passwords and save files, letting you have your cake and eat it too.

This is what I would prefer, since I don't manage the memory much I can have a game save that consumes the tiny memory amount of my duo-r, and use passwords on the other games.

I'm saying it now, catastrophy will have both - get on it DK!! *cracks the whip*

martinine · 05/07/2016, 10:10 PM

I too love this music. It's often a game I throw on when people ask: "What is this Turbo and why do you love it so much?"

Gentlegamer · 05/08/2016, 02:10 PM

Quote from: martinine on 05/07/2016, 10:10 PMI too love this music. It's often a game I throw on when people ask: "What is this Turbo and why do you love it so much?"

From CrackTiger's excellent site: Dreams of Oddesia

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Dungeon Explorer is awesome!