Favorite/memorable game moments

spenoza · 04/23/2010, 03:59 PM

I think it would be nice for us all to chronicle memorable game moments I'll start by sharing one.

One of the most unnerving yet awesome game memories I have is of playing Aeroblasters. I had finally managed to make it through the speed sections of stage 2 and was sitting too close to the TV. When the level 2 boss entered the screen and the background started weaving a figure 8 I could barely fight the boss because the background was making me dizzy.

What do you guys remember most?

NecroPhile · 04/23/2010, 04:09 PM

There are two memorable moments that immediately spring to mind: Ys Book I & II's opening sequence with a stormy sky over Darm tower nearly made me jizz in my pants the first time I saw it, and if robots had tear ducts, I would've cried when Laura bought the farm in Cosmic Fantasy 2.

spenoza · 04/23/2010, 04:57 PM

You know, however banaal (and in places buggy) the gameplay in CF2 was, the story was anything but average. I agree, that moment was pretty bad-ass. There's just something crazy about an RPG hero who gets his ass kicked TWICE and keeps going. Not only that, but his sole desire for setting forth isn't to save the world, but merely to get the girl, and in the end he has to let the girl go to save the world. Hah! Take that, evil empire!

OldMan · 04/23/2010, 10:58 PM

I personally will never forget playing Power Golf with my son-in-law, telling him it was pretty close (at the time) to a real golf game. His response ? "Prove it. Hit a hole-in-one".

My next shot was on the short hole surrounded by water; I dropped it inches from the hole. And his jaw almost hit the floor :-)

Never did actually make a hole-in-one, though. Lots of near misses, especially on that short par-3, though.

Arkhan Asylum · 04/23/2010, 11:15 PM

Playing bonk for the first time when I was very young (5-6), being really into the music, really into the non-typical platformer setup (no jumping ON the enemies!), and then getting hooked on PCE for life

My other most memorable moment is probably when I got my CD-ROM unit, put in CF2 for the first time, heard that intro music, and basically got wood.

I still think that song is awesome.

Obfuscate · 04/24/2010, 07:37 AM

In high school in the summer I played on a traveling softball team and we'd get RVs to travel to differant states to play national tournies and I'd hook up my Duo and we'd play alot of Bomberman 93 and World Class Baseball.

lord_cack · 04/24/2010, 07:50 AM

Agrees with Necromancer, the opening sequence for Ys Book I & II. The lightening storm, followed by that tranquil music and then.... "Ys the ideal utopia...." I had no idea what to think I was floored.

I place that one so I high, I can't even think of what any other moment would be.... I agree that Cosmic Fantasy 2 had a bunch of great moments. The first time I played Gate of Thunder was a great moment. Lots of other great moments....

TheClash603 · 04/24/2010, 11:19 AM

Some of my favorite game moments involve me skippinng school and playing Double Dragon, TMNT, or Street Fighter at the local bowling alley arcade as an awesome rebellious kid.

TurbografxKid · 04/24/2010, 02:24 PM

Some memorable moments for me was,
The first time I played through Samurai Ghost, the level with the giant centipede, was in awe by that and thought it was so cool.

Playing gate of thunder and was so overwhelmed by the music and gameplay.

spenoza · 04/24/2010, 03:31 PM

Hmmm... The video bits from Ys and others never really had me "wow"ed. I mean, they were cool, but I guess I was just too used to having a CD ROM on my early Mac. I played Myst about the time I got my CD unit. They were well scripted, but none of them blew me away. Well, except maybe the intro to GoT. For some reason that was just cool.

offsidewing · 04/24/2010, 04:23 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/23/2010, 04:09 PMThere are two memorable moments that immediately spring to mind: Ys Book I & II's opening sequence with a stormy sky over Darm tower nearly made me jizz in my pants the first time I saw it, and if robots had tear ducts, I would've cried when Laura bought the farm in Cosmic Fantasy 2.

That whole Laura thing still chokes me up almost 20 years later.

Liquid Snake · 04/24/2010, 08:06 PM

- first time playing Y's books 1 & 2 on Turbo Duo
- first time playing Ninja Spirit hucard game.............WOW
- first time purchasing PC Engine games + adaptor - pricey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tatsujin · 04/25/2010, 01:34 AM

1st time encounter with R-Type Level 1 Boss. Le Fear!!!

greedostick · 04/25/2010, 04:15 AM

Finally beating the Pyramid in Spellcaster for the Master System. It only took like 10 years. That was before the internet.

The first time I bought and finally got to play The Last Blade on my Neo Geo Arcade Cabinet.

Playing though Final Fantasy on NES. It was the first RPG I ever played. Then being blown away by Final Fantasy IV (2) on SNES. Lots of Final Fantasy memories. The world being destroyed in 3. And then in 7 getting pissed cause Cloud would flip out and have Shit Fit and prevent me from saving for a hour when I was ready for bed. He was good at that. Also wandering around the outskirts of Coral Prison on that really long bridge. I loved the music in that part of the game.

Final Beating Secret of Mana with my buddy Jerry.

Loving every moment of Landstalker for Genesis. Especially they Crypt riddles and even when I was pissed off wondering in Greenmaze. Probably the only maze in a game I ever enjoyed playing. Landstalker is awesome!

The first time I teleported to visit Brenna the Fairy Maiden in Dynastic Hero. It has such relaxing music. And then almost crying when I had to sell my english copy to my friend when my engine in my car broke. I'm never gonna get that one back.

Making it to the final stage in Kid Icarus and being surprised it was a shooter. Same thing happened in Spellcaster.

Playing Halo 2 online all day everyday with my homeboys from the Neo Geo forums.

Finding the magic flute in Super Mario 3 for the first time after holding down on the white block.

Getting married in Phantast Star 3: Generations of Doom. Was the only RPG I had back then. And i'm glad, cause I really enjoyed it. If I picked it up a few years ago I never would have gave it a chance.

Finding Dark Sol for the first time in Shining in the Darkness. And is still to this day the only dungeon crawler in my eyes worth playing.

Making it to the final boss in Ninja Gaiden on NES and losing and having to start all the way back at that Jacquio fellow. That was frustrating. I still hate all birds to this day cause of ninja gaiden.

Playing Ninja Combat, NAM 1975, and Samurai Shodown 2 at Krogers when I was little wihile my parents shopped. I would have a handful of quarters every week from not eating lunch at school so I could play.

Shiek's theme in Ocarina of Time, and wondering the Lost woods in Link to the Past.

Wandering around in ICO trying to save Yorda while holding her hand. Ico was such a original game. It really is a work of art.

Climbing a Colossus for the first time and stabbing it.

I could go on all day. Video gaming, had and always will be what has made me the person I am today. If it wasn't for RPG's I probably wouldn't be such a good reader.

TurbografxKid · 04/25/2010, 08:51 AM

I guess I forgot about that "greatest memorable moment." It was the time I spent reading about the Turbo Grafx 16 and then finally bringing one home and opening the box. Taking out the game HuCard and being fascinated by the size and thinking that, "I am holding the game in my hand." I actually had to put it in my shirt pocket, just because. There was just a certain thrill there that I never recovered from.

esteban · 04/25/2010, 08:59 AM

I have too many. So I'll list a few...

Getting *this close* to (maybe) beating MegaZone in the arcade, when I was a young lad. Still haven't beaten it.

AfterBurner in the aracade. It was exhilarating!

Freezing enemies and hopping on them for the first time in Metroid. Years later, I shed a tear when playing a particular segment of Valis III, as well. Hats off to freezing enemies and using them as stepping stones!

Beating Robocop in the arcade on one quarter. Granted, it was an easy game, but it was fun as hell, and it captured some things well (ED-209).

Double Dragon on NES = great music, plus it was fun as hell. Then, Double Dragon II on NES just made things even better! DDII on NES gave Streets of Rage a run for its money. No joke. I love SoR, but DDII was awesome. And, I am sorry, the the arcade versions of Double Dragon were weaker than their NES counterparts. TRUTH.

I loved the story in Ninja Gaiden. Then, getting to the last boss in Ninja Gaiden, only to say WTF? What do I do?

Playing the refreshingly wonderful goodness that was SUPER MARIO BROS. 2 (USA) and BIONIC COMMANDO back in the day.

Getting to the last boss in Bayou Billy, only to choke. Repeatedly. A few hits shy of victory.

Beating Cobra Command on NES for the first time. A game that I initially thought was crap, but slowly realized was an unsung masterpiece.

spenoza · 04/25/2010, 07:07 PM

Quote from: TurbografxKid on 04/25/2010, 08:51 AMI guess I forgot about that "greatest memorable moment." It was the time I spent reading about the Turbo Grafx 16 and then finally bringing one home and opening the box. Taking out the game HuCard and being fascinated by the size and thinking that, "I am holding the game in my hand." I actually had to put it in my shirt pocket, just because. There was just a certain thrill there that I never recovered from.

OK, I will admit to having done the shirt pocket thing, too. Also, I should note that I keep my loose HuCards in a plastic trading card deck box.

Mathius · 04/27/2010, 06:08 PM

One of the first games I played when I got my TG-16 was Dungeon Explorer. Since then every time I hear the music it reminds me of when I got into the TG-16/PC Engine, and how it was opening up a whole new world for me. It's a feeling that's hard to explain, but I am sure you all here know what I am talking about.

OldRover · 04/28/2010, 10:12 AM

Discovering the "freeze" trick in Keith Courage for the first time, then winning the game for the seizure-inducing ending. This was 1992.

Completing Fantasy Zone for the first time. Loved that game.

Finishing Exile for the first time, wishing Rumi would come back because damn, she's hot and I wanted her.

Experiencing the awesome heavy metal soundtrack of Lords Of Thunder, and then consequently squashing the game three days later.

Finally conquering Sinistron and Sidearms. Each took about six months' time. Shame that both lack real endings.

The first time playing Turrican, and then again when I finally beat it. 3-2 held me back for the longest time...ironic considering it's the shortest level in the game...or at least the shortest path to the exit.

First time playing Ys I & II. What an awesome opening cinema, and such incredible music that always set the mood just right, especially that first temple and its wizard boss.

Just about everything about Cosmic Fantasy 2.

Finishing China Warrior three times in a row for the first time, and being told to "Give Up!".

henrycsc · 06/13/2010, 09:16 PM

I'd have to say my favorite moment was the first time playing Dragon's Curse and beating the prologue boss thinking that it was going to be not much of a game then realizing that all the character's strength was now stripped and I would have to build back up to where I started. That concept was so new to me and such a great approach that it was one of the first (if not the first) TG game I ever beat to 100%. Was it a cross-console game - yeah - but I didn't care - still don't. I used to take it with me when I traveled, playing it on the plane with the Turbo Express.

Also, when I was in grad school, I had an office that I took my gaming setup. A group of about 15 of us would have lunch sessions of bomberman every day. 5 Players ROCKS!