Sapiens
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There are coupon codes? Let me know - I'm on the verge of ordering the JPN version myself.
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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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There are coupon codes? Let me know - I'm on the verge of ordering the JPN version myself.
I didn't know there were coupon codes, either. It comes to ~$100AU (thankfully shipping is included, I think) but if it were brought down a little more in price, I'd be inclined to nab the base edition.
There are. This is the one I used: 9850444
I have no idea if it still works, though. The code belongs to someone on another forum and each time the code is used they get some Gems or something. As far as I know they're all the same and they're all worth 10% off.
ResidentDante
Member
Pre-ordered my normal version the other day, can't wait!
sixteen-bit
Member
Waiting to see if Paprium is a good game before I order.
socksfelloff
Member
Stop being rational and get HYPE !!!
I pre ordered because I still regret passing on pier solar... Also because I'm a sucker
davidwhangchoi
Member
isn't there a place to buy pier solar still?
edit: crap! you need a non TMSS model 1 to play, i picked one up but that'll narrow the list for those who can play it.
sixteen-bit
Member
Of course we don't know how the game will ultimately turn out but I highly doubt it will be a disaster like Unholy Knight. Pier Solar may not be everybody's cup of tea and it has its flaws but it oozes quality and attention to detail. I fully expect Paprium to be similar to that at least.
It's the other way around. Non-TMSS models have the problem, so most systems aren't affected. They can still play the game though, you have to press reset after powering on the system.
Laevateinn
Member
Watermelon makes good games so I have faith. Also, now that I'm no longer living the graduate student life I feel like I have a moral obligation to buy every new Sega Genesis game.
sixteen-bit
Member
There's like a massive difference between making an RPG and making a beat-em-up. The fact that they don't even show extended gameplay in the trailer and instead use quick cuts and zooms in rather concerning, lol.
Laevateinn
Member
But now is time to the 68000 heart on fire!
True, but according to people working on Pier Solar Fonzie is actually more of a Beat 'em Up fan than an RPG fan. So if anything I expect an even better product. I think the reason for the quick cuts is the developer's dislike for too much exposure of their game before it's finished.
socksfelloff
Member
Good point. As much as I want that game because it's a snes cart in 2017 I just can't do it.
Everything I've read from and about this Fonzie guy is he's old school through and through. He doesn't want games spoiled ahead of time and he longs for the days when games would get a few screenshots in a magazine and then dead air for a year. People are frequently frustrated with him because of this.
The art and music already have me hooked. Even the case is 10/10 so as long as the gameplay is decent I'll Enjoy my purchase.
Laevateinn
Member
SNES is trash though. Of course a modern game for it wouldn't be great.
socksfelloff
Member
You've got some controversial opinions in these retro threads lol
Laevateinn
Member
I like to think of myself as a Hiro Onoda fighting for Sega until Yuji Naka tells me it's okay to stop.
SNES is fine but the Genesis is clearly the better system
davidwhangchoi
Member
thanks!
wait till you meet someone with a snes tattoo, it's going to be a grudge match =P
Bar81
Member
But that looked like garbage from jump.
I don't usually order unlicensed games but I'm a big fan of the genre and the music and graphics look solid. Pier Solar was okay so at worst I expect this to be average or better. Then again, this could be another Ghost Blade - good graphics and music but uninspired gameplay - and I've been burned before, but damn that MD + mohawk hype.
I received Ranger X last week, and gave it a try last night.
I don't know why the colors in the photo came out so weird.
Anyways, the game is rather short - a lot shorter than I expected. There are only about six levels, and none are terribly long. The game certainly is pretty to look at, but it is very short, the music isn't memorable, and the game isn't very difficult. I died a couple of times while getting used to the game, but once I got the hang of it I was able to get through the entire game in less than an hour.
I don't know why the colors in the photo came out so weird.
Anyways, the game is rather short - a lot shorter than I expected. There are only about six levels, and none are terribly long. The game certainly is pretty to look at, but it is very short, the music isn't memorable, and the game isn't very difficult. I died a couple of times while getting used to the game, but once I got the hang of it I was able to get through the entire game in less than an hour.
Latest Genesis Gems is up I noticed. http://www.genesisgemspodcast.com
Saturday Night Slam Masters
Looking forward to listening to this on my walk home today.
Saturday Night Slam Masters
Looking forward to listening to this on my walk home today.
IrishNinja
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non-TMSS 4LYFE
it's how i grew up, and frankly having to reset Pier Solar isn't that hard, as long as i beat it before all that resetting kills the battery i guess
...man, if you ever make it out to miami, i owe you a drink
it's how i grew up, and frankly having to reset Pier Solar isn't that hard, as long as i beat it before all that resetting kills the battery i guess
...man, if you ever make it out to miami, i owe you a drink
blast processed
Member
I received Ranger X last week, and gave it a try last night.
I don't know why the colors in the photo came out so weird.
Anyways, the game is rather short - a lot shorter than I expected. There are only about six levels, and none are terribly long. The game certainly is pretty to look at, but it is very short, the music isn't memorable, and the game isn't very difficult. I died a couple of times while getting used to the game, but once I got the hang of it I was able to get through the entire game in less than an hour.
Great scrolling effect in the hanger level tho
Yeah, it is a lovely effect. This level was also impressive:
I don't know what you call that rotating effect, but it sure looked great. As for that boss shown, it was difficult to determine what I was supposed to be shooting as the game didn't do a good job of letting me know when I shot a vulnerable area.
But those bosses sure are pretty to look at.
Laevateinn
Member
I don't drink but if I ever find myself down there I'll let you know for sure.
davidwhangchoi
Member
guys come to NYC too!
Armoured Priest
Member
No batteries in the Pier Solar cart. It saves on a small eeprom chip.
http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/boards/pier-solar-gameplay_6/Curious-about-how-game-saves-_7282/
Genesis Knight
Member
I received Ranger X last week, and gave it a try last night.
I don't know why the colors in the photo came out so weird.
Anyways, the game is rather short - a lot shorter than I expected. There are only about six levels, and none are terribly long. The game certainly is pretty to look at, but it is very short, the music isn't memorable, and the game isn't very difficult. I died a couple of times while getting used to the game, but once I got the hang of it I was able to get through the entire game in less than an hour.
Play it on Heavy and get the secret shield weapon.
Laevateinn
Member
I will do that. Now that I think about it, I don't know if I ever found the giant laser subweapon.
IrishNinja
Member
phew. crisis averted!
sixteen-bit
Member
this artwork is pretty funny
Laevateinn
Member
Ordered Ranger X. In the meantime, I'm playing Landstalker. It's a great game but some of the puzzles are pretty nasty and there's quite a bit of slowdown. It's a good transition between Shining games since I just beat the first one for the millionth time.
wow that shit would not have flown in the US.
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[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/jkKtJ0N.jpg?1[/IMG]wow that shit would not have flown in the US.
Hah, how'd you come across that? Are you Australian?
this artwork is pretty funny
Laevateinn
Member
I finished Landstalker for the first time ever. The last time I played I gave up in the Lake Shrine. It's a great game that must be played with minimal input lag. The isometric perspective might be a deal breaker but it doesn't take too much to get used to. Some of the platforming is rough though.
Bonus points if you recognize this hell.
While I wait for Ranger X to arrive, I've moved on to Shining Force 2.
GOP health plan:
Bonus points if you recognize this hell.
While I wait for Ranger X to arrive, I've moved on to Shining Force 2.
GOP health plan:
Laws00
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Shining force 2 is my favorite sega genesis game.
For me to say something is my favorite is very telling.
I have so much history with that game.
Played on the sega channel and rented it as a kid.
When my favorite game renting place was going out of business they had 2 or 3 copes of the the game for sale. When I bought it I ended up with the copy that had I played all these years as a kid 12 years later because my old save file was still on the game.......till there was a error and deleted my save file.
For me to say something is my favorite is very telling.
I have so much history with that game.
Played on the sega channel and rented it as a kid.
When my favorite game renting place was going out of business they had 2 or 3 copes of the the game for sale. When I bought it I ended up with the copy that had I played all these years as a kid 12 years later because my old save file was still on the game.......till there was a error and deleted my save file.
blast processed
Member
this artwork is pretty funny
It's like they picked, no pun intended, Boogerman just so they can use that tag line.
davidwhangchoi
Member
how much does shining force 2 go for these days?
Shin Johnpv
Member
I believe like 30 - 50.
Laevateinn
Member
I had Shining Force 1 but my mom would never buy Shining Force 2 for me because the price was too high. I ended up renting it several times instead and could never get too far because of that. It wasn't until college that I was able to buy a copy for myself although I did play it through other means throughout high school.
Sucks abut your save. I can't remember having that happen as a kid but it seems to happen sometimes nowadays. It's especially a problem for me on my SNES.
sixteen-bit
Member
no I just saw it on tumblr
is Knuckles wearing a wrestling leotard or something? Maybe they just forgot to color his back, lol
davidwhangchoi
Member
thanks! time to pick it up =)
this artwork is pretty funny
I love how Sonic is holding Robotnik by the moustache, pinning him some Knuckles can just wollop on the guy. What a great piece of artwork, so violent!
Did a bit of a video of all the hardware I've collected for Generation 16. Be patient with any factual issues, I did this one off the cuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utd7fKOkJ6g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utd7fKOkJ6g
Laws00
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I was soooo fucking pissed.
It survived all these years and then one day I got that surprise counter attack music that said my data messed up I was like wtf. My heart sank too.
I mean ive started the game anew countless times on the sega channel when I had it and when I rented it the few times I had it. I'm just trying to figure out what the hell happened to trigger my save to delete.
My friends data didn't get deleted. I'm trying to figure out why.
Laevateinn
Member
Most of the time, if you can save afterwards, it was a transient electrical issue. On my SNES, the cartridge slot has expanded and if the system is bumped at all the saves get erased.
sixteen-bit
Member
Damn, awesome collection!
Regarding the original Wondermega, there was a Sega branded one before Victor started making them them, right?