Master List of PC Engine Homebrew Games

[_Paul]

RELEASED
BARBARIAN : F.L : Beat 'em up conversion
BUG HUNT : Cabbage : Action
CRASH : Mindrec : Action (ROM but included on IMPLODE disc)
FLAPPY BIRD : Touko : Action (Free download)
HUMPBALL : Mindrec : Action (ROM but included on IMPLODE disc)
HuZERO : Chris Covell : Driving (Free download)
HYPERNOVA BLAST : Mindrec : Shooting
IMPLODE : Mindrec : Puzzle (pressed CD)
ISLAND ADVENTURE : Cabbage: RPG (ROM)
LOOP : Mindrec : Puzzle (ROM but LOOP2 included on METEOR BLASTER DX disc)
METEOR BLASTER/DX : Mindrec : Action (ROM - Original release DX is CD-R, re-release is a pressed CD)
MYSTERIOUS SONG : Frozen Utopia : RPG (pressed CD)
PCEFXBOMB : Frozen Utopia: Action (ROM)
REVIVAL CHASE : BFG : Action (comes bundled with Revival magazine) (pressed CD)
TONGUEMAN'S LOGIC : Chris Covell : Puzzle (ROM)
ULTIMATE RALLY CLUB : Orion : Driving (ISO)

UNDER ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT
BUBBLE BOBBLE : Aladar : Arcade
CHUCK NO RICE KARATE : Touko : Action/Fighting
HENSHIN ENGINE : Eponasoft : Action
LUCRETIA : Eponasoft : Shooting


INACTIVE
BILLY BOY : Touko : Action/Platformer
DOWNLAND : Chris Covell : Action
DRAGON ARM : Frozen Utopia : Brawler
EINZELGÄNGER : Eponasoft : Shooting
JUNGLE BROS : Frozen Utopia : Action/Platformer
MONOLITH : Eponasoft : Action RPG
XYMATI : Mindrec/Eponasoft : Shooting

[Retrocool]

I put in my pre-order and I am very happy about it.. I can not wait.... seriously.. i cannot wait.. lol

R

Mi Orgullo .. Boricua

[Shrapnoid]

Hold up a minute. Do you really think it fair to place product based games under the title of homebrew?

I mean just because someone or even a small group of someones get together to create and release a game as an official product for sale then, doesn't that move the game in question out of the homebrew category and into the same ranks as any other third party software?

What I'm saying is... How should I put it... It's as if Arkhan, Garner and anyone else who aren't with some big shot, well known, household brand name are being treated like their sales releases aren't true product but, just some private hobby that they chose to get copyrighted so, that they could sale it as though it were an official product but, not really because they're name isn't Sony or Namco or Konami or...

I'm not trying to make waves. I'm just saying that it doesn't seem fair to me to call a non-big name official sales release "homebrew".

It just seems to me that it's like saying, your game is just a hobby project, not an official game.

Sorry if I've ruffled any feathers.

[Bernie]

Anything released for a system, that is not endorsed/licensed is basically homebrew.  All of these games developed and under development are considered "Homebrew" titles since they are being made by fans for the most part.  Its not an insult by any means.  These guys are proud of their products, and so are we. 

[Bernie]

When did this get a sticky?  Awesome!!  I hadnt even noticed till today.  Cuz Im a moron....

[Shrapnoid]

Anything released for a system, that is not endorsed/licensed is basically homebrew.  All of these games developed and under development are considered "Homebrew" titles since they are being made by fans for the most part.  Its not an insult by any means.  These guys are proud of their products, and so are we. 

Oh. I did not know that. Never mind me. Putting my foot in my mouth is kind of an old habit. So, what about Tengen doing unlicensed NES games? Would that also be classified as homebrew?

BTW, I wasn't knocking homebrew. Some of my favorite games are homebrew and have inspired me a lot.

I don't know any kind of programming languages but, I've played around with tile and level editors and I like to experiment with sprite alterations as well.

[_Paul]

Speaking of homebrew, someone needs to spread some PCE love in this entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrew_%28video_games%29

[Arkhan Asylum]

Speaking of homebrew, someone needs to spread some PCE love in this entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrew_%28video_games%29

you do it.
you're good at website diddling.

[_Paul]

Speaking of homebrew, someone needs to spread some PCE love in this entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrew_%28video_games%29

you do it.
you're good at website diddling.

I am ignorant of wiki diddling however.

[OldRover]

In a few days, Mysterious Song moves from "Under Development" to "Released".

[OldRover]

Speaking of homebrew, someone needs to spread some PCE love in this entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrew_%28video_games%29

I gave it a little love.

[ParanoiaDragon]

??  You did?  I don't see it, maybe someone erased it?? 

Also, we should add Orion's Elanasor to the Under Development section
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11324.0

[OldRover]

Nope, still there... I added sections for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine under 4th gen and NEC PC-FX under 5th gen.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Hmmm, I just tried refreshing....I still don't see it...

[touko]

Hmmm, I just tried refreshing....I still don't see it...

Probably your wiki page is in cache .
Press ctrl+f5 to force reloading .

Why tg16 before pc-engine ???
Pc-engine is the original name of the console .
I think also that tom's SGX librarie is based on xavier's one (if tom can confirm or not !!), this is not mentioned.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Yeah it eventually showed up on the Wiki for me.  I would see it in the history of the wiki, but not on the main page, maybe it had to go thru some kind of approval process? 

[OldRover]

Why tg16 before pc-engine ???
Pc-engine is the original name of the console .

Because it's the English wiki, and in English-speaking lands, we got the TurboGrafx-16 during its commercial lifespan, not the PC Engine.

[touko]

Ok i thought it was a general page.

[OldRover]

Ok i thought it was a general page.

It is. It's the English Wikipedia. Some of the other entries don't even have their Japanese counterparts listed.

[_Paul]

Because it's the English wiki, and in English-speaking lands America, we got the TurboGrafx-16 during its commercial lifespan, not the PC Engine.

Fixed that for ya 

[CrackTiger]

Because it's the English wiki, and in America North America, we got the TurboGrafx-16 during its commercial lifespan, not the PC Engine.

Fixed that for ya 

Fixed that for ya

[Mishran]

Mysterious Song needs to be moved to Released.

[Keranu]

Mysterious Song needs to be moved to Released.

Good idea! Fixed

[_Paul]

Mysterious Song needs to be moved to Released.

Good idea! Fixed

Double fixed!
(Now in alphabetical order)

[Bardoly]

RELEASED
CRASH : Mindrec : Action
HUMPBALL : Mindrec : Action
IMPLODE : Mindrec : Puzzle
...

So, is there any way that links to websites that sell the released games and or are their home websites could be added to this post.
Also maybe links to the games under development would be nice.

Thanks.

[Keranu]

Good idea. I updated the main page with hyperlinks now, but there are still a few missing and some of them aren't very game specific (like the Eponasoft titles). If anyone has more precise links post em here.

[ParanoiaDragon]

ELANSAR for the Turbo has been cancelled, he's still doing the other versions I believe though.

[Bardoly]

Another thought or two:

Wasn't Megaman for PCE made?
I also believe that Bonknuts is working on a Megaman 2 release for PC Engine, so I suppose that this would be under development?

Also, how many of the released games have been released in pressed form as opposed to cdr form or simple rom form?

[OldRover]

Some changes are in order here:

"METRO BLASTER" is now known as "EINZELGÄNGER"
"NEUTOPIA III" needs to be removed from the list, "DRAGON ARM" can replace it (Brawler, a la Final Fight)

[touko]

Karate, can be replaced by "Chuck NO-RICE Karate"

[Jammaniaclord]

Wasn't there a "Thunderforce Octology" in development? Was curious about this one, but haven't heard much lately on it. Any news?

[esteban]

Wasn't there a "Thunderforce Octology" in development? Was curious about this one, but haven't heard much lately on it. Any news?

That was a bad joke (I believe) by Emerald Rocker. I'm too lazy to search the forums, but someone will find it. He was, IIRC, mocking the homebrew community in general (and the Frozen Neutopia team in particular, if I had to put a wager on it).

OR MAYBE THAT WAS A NIGHTMARE and there really was a serious project that I missed.

[touko]

Thanks paul 

[Bardoly]

Another thought or two:

Wasn't Megaman for PCE made?
I also believe that Bonknuts is working on a Megaman 2 release for PC Engine, so I suppose that this would be under development?

Also, how many of the released games have been released in pressed form as opposed to cdr form or simple rom form?

I haven't seen an answer to my above question about which games have been released in pressed form.  Can anyone answer this question?  I'm wanting to go ahead and get some of the homebrew games, but my Duo doesn't play CDR's, so for now, I'll limit myself to pressed releases only.  I already have Mysterious Song and Implode.  I'm planning on getting Revival Chase and Insanity, because I understand that these 2 are on pressed disks.  I would like to get Meteor Blaster DX, but I'm reading conflicting information on whether it is a pressed CD or a CDR.  Can someone confirm whether it is pressed or not?  Also, if there are any other pressed PC Engine homebrew games, then please let me know.

Thanks.

[hoobs88]

Another thought or two:

Wasn't Megaman for PCE made?
I also believe that Bonknuts is working on a Megaman 2 release for PC Engine, so I suppose that this would be under development?

Also, how many of the released games have been released in pressed form as opposed to cdr form or simple rom form?

I haven't seen an answer to my above question about which games have been released in pressed form.  Can anyone answer this question?  I'm wanting to go ahead and get some of the homebrew games, but my Duo doesn't play CDR's, so for now, I'll limit myself to pressed releases only.  I already have Mysterious Song and Implode.  I'm planning on getting Revival Chase and Insanity, because I understand that these 2 are on pressed disks.  I would like to get Meteor Blaster DX, but I'm reading conflicting information on whether it is a pressed CD or a CDR.  Can someone confirm whether it is pressed or not?  Also, if there are any other pressed PC Engine homebrew games, then please let me know.

Thanks.

Megaman was released for its 25th anniversary on the PCE...http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/ Please add it to the released list.

[OldMan]

Um, no. That's the guy who is bootlegging Tom's version of Megaman. He is the reason Tom removed the CD image from his site.
I also doubt those are pressed discs, since you can see how poorly he applied the clear labels to the cdr's.

[hoobs88]

So is this "Master list of PC Engine Homebrew Games" limited to pressed games? Cabbage released 'Island Adventure' last year. That game wasn't pressed. Does it qualify for the the master list?

[CrackTiger]

Another thought or two:

Wasn't Megaman for PCE made?
I also believe that Bonknuts is working on a Megaman 2 release for PC Engine, so I suppose that this would be under development?

Also, how many of the released games have been released in pressed form as opposed to cdr form or simple rom form?

I haven't seen an answer to my above question about which games have been released in pressed form.  Can anyone answer this question?  I'm wanting to go ahead and get some of the homebrew games, but my Duo doesn't play CDR's, so for now, I'll limit myself to pressed releases only.  I already have Mysterious Song and Implode.  I'm planning on getting Revival Chase and Insanity, because I understand that these 2 are on pressed disks.  I would like to get Meteor Blaster DX, but I'm reading conflicting information on whether it is a pressed CD or a CDR.  Can someone confirm whether it is pressed or not?  Also, if there are any other pressed PC Engine homebrew games, then please let me know.

Thanks.

You mentioned all of the physically published games. Meteor Blaster DX uses cdrs that are hard for some systems to read, but everything including the disc printing is professionally made.

The Sapphire bootlegger has made bootlegs of various quality of Space Fantasy Zone and Tom's Megaman CD. I can't say for sure which are cdrs and which aren't, as I'm waiting until I have time to scan and photo them before opening, to make an expanded bootleg guide.

[_Paul]

I've added Island Adventure to the list.
My intention is to list original titles, not ports of other games or translations, so something like Mega Man would not be applicable.

[CrackTiger]

I've added Island Adventure to the list.
My intention is to list original titles, not ports of other games or translations, so something like Mega Man would not be applicable.

Doesn't that disqualify Revival Chase then, since it's a Lock 'N Chase port using graphics from the published Gameboy version?

[VestCunt]

I've added Island Adventure to the list.
My intention is to list original titles, not ports of other games or translations, so something like Mega Man would not be applicable.

Doesn't that disqualify Revival Chase then, since it's a Lock 'N Chase port using graphics from the published Gameboy version?

It's best not to be too discriminating as long as the makers/publishers aren't parasites. The originality of many of these games is questionable: Insanity and MB are "original" in that they're built from scratch , but they're absolutely clones. Mysterious Song is a port through and through, but it got a facelift and extra content. Revival Chase is a port without a facelift, so what? There are also two other games on the disc and the makers clearly set out to support the scene and release a PCE game. Megaman is a port/hack. Ys IV is a regionalization. Island Adventure is demo. Where does one draw the line? These are all shades of grey.

The purpose of a homebrew "Master" list isn't to judge creativity or elbow grease, it's to help new members find games and give independent publishers/programmers some much-needed exposure. Divide the list into different categories if you want, but as long as A) code was edited, B) the publisher isn't a parasite, and C) the game pertains to the PCE, it should be on this list.

Nothing anime4ever has done belongs on this list or warrants anyone's support: SFZ is a prototype he slapped on a CDR. Megaman is somebody elses work used without permission (on a CDR).

[_Paul]

I've added Island Adventure to the list.
My intention is to list original titles, not ports of other games or translations, so something like Mega Man would not be applicable.

Doesn't that disqualify Revival Chase then, since it's a Lock 'N Chase port using graphics from the published Gameboy version?

Err new criteria. My gut feeling. Probably the best way to go.

[CrackTiger]

I do think that releases should be categorized, even if many titles appear in multiple categories, if only to make it clear to people unfamiliar with them. Physically published games should have their own category, as there seems to be a large number of people across the internet interested in "new" physical releases. Once AbCards are released, those games should have that distinction listed as it's a pretty big deal. Maybe have format categories of: rom, iso, CD(R) and Card.

It would also be good to include, if not descriptions of completeness, at least disclaimers for things like Tongueman's Logic lacking sound and Ultimate Rally Club basically being a demo of what could become a fully fleshed out game.

Mysterious Song is a port through and through, but it got a facelift and extra content.

It's also the only official PCE homebrew port or clone and the creator of the original game has received at least free copies.

[mac]

Guess PC-Gunjin is dead ?

[_Paul]

Guess PC-Gunjin is dead ?

It was never really alive to begin with.

[Arkhan Asylum]

What you see is a mockup.  That isn't real gameplay.

I think there is a misunderstanding of what the word port means.

Porting is when you move the existing code over.  In Revival Chase's case, it was a from-scratch remake.  That's not a port.

In the case of Mega Man, that's not even a port.  It's an emulation.  That does not count, imho. 

That's not to say it's not a good effort.  It's just not a homebrew effort.  It's a hack.   

There should be a list of PCE hacks/translations that is separate from games that were coded from scratch by people.

[Bt Garner]

Guess PC-Gunjin is dead ?

It was never really alive to begin with.

That's not entirely true: https://youtu.be/N5KkLWCvT9o (go to 3:24).

[mac]

Guess PC-Gunjin is dead ?

It was never really alive to begin with.

That's not entirely true: https://youtu.be/N5KkLWCvT9o (go to 3:24).

Some great looking stuff there and hope to see more in the future. Willing to help contribute in any way possible.

[_Paul]

Some great looking stuff there and hope to see more in the future. Willing to help contribute in any way possible.

We need more programmers!

[Bt Garner]

We need more programmers!

Not saying we don't need more devs, but I think time is more what we need .... win the lottery, quit day job, spent days doing PCE Dev.  Why does this sound familiar .. . ?