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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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IrishNinja
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i mean, we had like what, 4 years of radio silence there? pretty fair assumption, i was thinking it was vaporware myself!
blast processed
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Here's a 2 year old video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iR8wwBhYPM
and lol at that guy smacking his ass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iR8wwBhYPM
and lol at that guy smacking his ass
Ended up beating Ristar a few hours ago.
The game is very creative for sure, it looks and sounds amazing, quite a few of the levels have very cool elements to them, and most of the boss battles are just hard and tricky enough to be both interesting and fun to beat. Still, i think the game is unfortunately not as great as its reputation. First, the level design, while mostly good, is also quite frustrating at times and i feel in some areas there is just no way to avoid damage - which always sucks. The levels also have a lot of potential with all their branching paths, but i never really felt like i got rewarded for exploring - and thus just ended up going mostly from left to right in most levels. I also never really got the controls completely, even though i was able to beat the game. And it didnt always feel completely reliable. For instance, on one level you get some anti-gravity shoes or something - which should be awesome in theory right - but i never understood completely how they work, what makes you stay in air and what makes you land etc, and thus ended up just brute forcing my way through the stage (which you often can do).
But these complains aside, the game is so colorful and creative, that it is well worth going through for all Mega Drive-fans. And im glad we picked it for our game of the month.
The game is very creative for sure, it looks and sounds amazing, quite a few of the levels have very cool elements to them, and most of the boss battles are just hard and tricky enough to be both interesting and fun to beat. Still, i think the game is unfortunately not as great as its reputation. First, the level design, while mostly good, is also quite frustrating at times and i feel in some areas there is just no way to avoid damage - which always sucks. The levels also have a lot of potential with all their branching paths, but i never really felt like i got rewarded for exploring - and thus just ended up going mostly from left to right in most levels. I also never really got the controls completely, even though i was able to beat the game. And it didnt always feel completely reliable. For instance, on one level you get some anti-gravity shoes or something - which should be awesome in theory right - but i never understood completely how they work, what makes you stay in air and what makes you land etc, and thus ended up just brute forcing my way through the stage (which you often can do).
But these complains aside, the game is so colorful and creative, that it is well worth going through for all Mega Drive-fans. And im glad we picked it for our game of the month.
blast processed
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Nice job!! I wonder if every level has access to a bonus stage... I only stumbled upon one in stage 5 by accident. I didn't even know this game had bonus stages lol
I found four, so i guess?
davidwhangchoi
Member
Congrats Morfeo!!!!!!!
Laevateinn
Member
I found a lot. I didn't count but I tried to stay towards the top of the stage and seems to have good luck with them.
blast processed
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Done!!
Glad I have this on the Genesis Collection, I don't do loose carts and this game is stupid expensive with the box. I agree that it's a little overrated, but I love the music and it's nice to look at. I stumbled upon another bonus stage on the last level, but couldn't figure out how to get up the first ledge haha. Oh well, glad I finally went through this one.
Glad I have this on the Genesis Collection, I don't do loose carts and this game is stupid expensive with the box. I agree that it's a little overrated, but I love the music and it's nice to look at. I stumbled upon another bonus stage on the last level, but couldn't figure out how to get up the first ledge haha. Oh well, glad I finally went through this one.
Any of you guys have ever tried some PAL football/soccer games on an NTSC console?
To be more specific, I'd like to get both Sensible Soccer (I'm aware there is a SEGA CD version too, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle and the price) and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe (which is PAL only, I belive), but I can't find solid informations on whether or not they're optimized, and so they could run too fast on a Japanese Mega Drive + Game Genie.
Thanks in advance! ^_-
To be more specific, I'd like to get both Sensible Soccer (I'm aware there is a SEGA CD version too, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle and the price) and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe (which is PAL only, I belive), but I can't find solid informations on whether or not they're optimized, and so they could run too fast on a Japanese Mega Drive + Game Genie.
Thanks in advance! ^_-
Flizzzipper
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I added some nice ones to my Genesis/Sega collection this month. Just a collection of awesome games that I had already beaten but wanted to have. A couple previous game of the month games...hopefully I can actually get them in the same month from now on.
davidwhangchoi
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I added some nice ones to my Genesis/Sega collection this month. Just a collection of awesome games that I had already beaten but wanted to have. A couple previous game of the month games...hopefully I can actually get them in the same month from now on.
that's a great haul!
blast processed
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The artwork for Shining in the Darkness, reminds me of Disneys: The Gummy Bears.I added some nice ones to my Genesis/Sega collection this month. Just a collection of awesome games that I had already beaten but wanted to have. A couple previous game of the month games...hopefully I can actually get them in the same month from now on.
Laevateinn
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I added some nice ones to my Genesis/Sega collection this month. Just a collection of awesome games that I had already beaten but wanted to have. A couple previous game of the month games...hopefully I can actually get them in the same month from now on.
There are so many things that I am obsessed with in this one picture.
Thanks David!
And congrats to you as well! In the end we are at least three people beating Ristar this month. Not bad for the Switch-launch month.
I added some nice ones to my Genesis/Sega collection this month. Just a collection of awesome games that I had already beaten but wanted to have. A couple previous game of the month games...hopefully I can actually get them in the same month from now on.
This pic is pure awesomeness.
Laevateinn
Member
So, Watermelon's countdown finished but nothing happened. Not surprised at all.
I received the email two hours ago and expected a 22h countdown. Supposed it was a bug, but it just ended then?
Gunstarheroes
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Its up now
The pictures don't show up for me, but apparently the limited edition is a cardboard box and the classic edition is clamshell. The cardboard would have to be reaaally nice for me to consider investing $20 in it.
Sturdy Plastic clamshell > stupid cardboard box
Yeah, when I found that out I was like "Clamshell it is!".
And I was able to get rid of all of my gems with this order... finally! haha
Damned expensive, though! Considering this thread (the last few pages) is where I first heard of it, $89USD is just too rich for my blood
Hopefully there'll be other ways to play it!Gunstarheroes
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Damned expensive, though! Considering this thread (the last few pages) is where I first heard of it, $89USD is just too rich for my blood
Its only $69 for the normal version in a Clamshell.
davidwhangchoi
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what's the difference between the (J) and (U) limited version? is it the box?
Ah, well that's slightly less offensive, then. It's still $90AU though, which is damned hard to justify.
Laevateinn
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It might be the shape of the cartridge itself. Japanese Megadrive games look better in my opinion but they do not fit in a US Genesis without either modifying the case slightly or using a Game Genie.
Gunstarheroes
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Box design
IrishNinja
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Paprium trailer's up in case you missed it!
for real, i spent countless hours on that shot, haha - really missing my US copy of Shining Force 1 now, but i replaced it with a cheap mega drive one that has a cool map at least!
for real, i spent countless hours on that shot, haha - really missing my US copy of Shining Force 1 now, but i replaced it with a cheap mega drive one that has a cool map at least!
IrishNinja
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^not a bad price!
yeah my Pier Solar reprint is clamshell, but my Beggar Prince one's cardboard & this investor copy of Paprium is gonna likewise be cheapy cardboard. it's in good company on my shelf, at least!
*edit oh hey look at this
yeah my Pier Solar reprint is clamshell, but my Beggar Prince one's cardboard & this investor copy of Paprium is gonna likewise be cheapy cardboard. it's in good company on my shelf, at least!
*edit oh hey look at this
theSlacker
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One of the funniest game buying moments I've had is related to Watermelon. When they shipped my Pier Solar copy without the case screws and then wanted me to send it back to put in.
I do like how they are now selling through amazon as well, fulfilled by amazon. How I got my Dreamcast copy of Pier Solar in one day with free shipping.
Only took one more email to get them to just send some damn screws.
I do like how they are now selling through amazon as well, fulfilled by amazon. How I got my Dreamcast copy of Pier Solar in one day with free shipping.
sixteen-bit
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Do you have a link to the Amazon listing?
theSlacker
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Sure thing.
They have the other regions listed as well. Was surprised when it was offered as free one day prime shipping separated from the rest of the order I had at the time too.
sixteen-bit
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Thanks. For some reason I thought Paprium was on Amazon though, lol.
theSlacker
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Yeah I assumed that was the case since this shows up easily in a search, and their site itself even directs to the amazon page in their buy page, but figured I would just get what you asked for. :3
I would also assume going forward that they would have more stuff on amazon, but probably not their limited run first editions of games. Assume or hope, either one works.
Speaking of Paprium, is there any indication of what comes with the special joystick edition? Like it seems the game does come with it, but it doesn't mention which version or if it is a special one that is only with that. Of course I could be wrong and it's only the stick which is why they don't clarify which version.
I would also assume going forward that they would have more stuff on amazon, but probably not their limited run first editions of games. Assume or hope, either one works.
Speaking of Paprium, is there any indication of what comes with the special joystick edition? Like it seems the game does come with it, but it doesn't mention which version or if it is a special one that is only with that. Of course I could be wrong and it's only the stick which is why they don't clarify which version.
Shin Johnpv
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Do they charge you at pre-order or in September when it ships?
Laevateinn
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They charge right away via paypal.
7DollarHagane
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I've been playing my genesis model 1 again lately and noticed I'm getting a loud hum/buzz when there's no game audio/sound effects.
It seems the most common reason for this is a bad power supply, which I would believe since it's an original power supply from who knows when in the early 90s.
The problem is it seems to be pretty difficult to source a good quality new power supply for the genesis 1. Is it best to try to buy an "official" power supply that's older or try to find a newly made adapter that matches the specs of the official power supply?
It seems the most common reason for this is a bad power supply, which I would believe since it's an original power supply from who knows when in the early 90s.
The problem is it seems to be pretty difficult to source a good quality new power supply for the genesis 1. Is it best to try to buy an "official" power supply that's older or try to find a newly made adapter that matches the specs of the official power supply?
7DollarHagane
Banned
I'm always amazed at these games that I used to see by the dozens regularly when i went game hunting back in the early 2000s for under $5 and what they go for now. I thought ristar was a regular run of the mill $10 genesis game, maybe $20-$30 complete. I'm out of touch with retro prices on systems i don't collect for.
IrishNinja
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damn, that's cool - never saw that PS III art before, thanks Amy!
Ordered the Classic edition. I hate cardboard boxes, no matter how sturdy and good looking they are. With my remaining Gems (didn't know I still had any) and a code for 10% off I was able to order it for $52.50. That's a good price, I think
Haha yeh $52.70 here. Took the sting out since I have no income at the moment!
Need to get back into modding so I can have some fun money
Laevateinn
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Here's some artwork from VG&CE for Phantasy Star III
Oh God. I didn't need to know that I needed to buy this.
This sounds about right. I always opt for original power supplies personally but as long as the voltage, polarity, and current are right you should be okay. Just don't trust anything that says it works in an NES and Genesis. I don't trust anything modern that says it works on the Genesis. I'd rather use a generic power supply with appropriate specs.
I always suggest Retro Game Supply (if you're not located in the EU, they ship overseas too). I've been using one of their all-in-one PSU for my Japanese Mega Drive 2 + Mega CD 2 - only for convenience and space-saving, as both my original power bricks worked fine - and it works flawlessly. IIRC, a few gaffers purchased from them, and they all reported back very positive impressions.
If the noise varies in pitch and volume depending on what's on screen, the common reason is the Composite signal bleeding into the audio wires in your terribly designed RGB cable. A vsync cable or a properly shielded cable (with coax wires) should remove any interference you hear.
ChamplooJones
Formerly Momotaro
I'm just happy that Paprium still exists. We need more indie beat 'em ups!