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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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sixteen-bit
Member
Same here. Love the classics from that gen.
Gunstarheroes
Member
I am finally the owner of a copy of Battle Golfer Yui. It feels good.
I was on a charity shop browse yesterday, and I managed to pick up Earthworm Jim special edition for the Mega CD, and EWJ2 for the Saturn for a grand total of £2.50.
I don't actually have a megadrive or a saturn anymore, but I played through EWJ Special Edition via my PC, and it's fucking amazing.
Double the animation frames, redbook audio, new levels...its good shit.
I don't actually have a megadrive or a saturn anymore, but I played through EWJ Special Edition via my PC, and it's fucking amazing.
Double the animation frames, redbook audio, new levels...its good shit.
Are you guys going to talk about Alien Soldier? You guys should talk about Alien Soldier.
IrishNinja
Member
you both got awesome games for a stupid-good price, congrats!
*sigh* passed on a good repro cart of this one for $25 shipped on ebay, hoping it comes back up again when ive got money post holiday, its high on my list
I dont have it yet either, but it looks awesome from what i've heard/seen here and on youtube.
Looking forward to it.
Excuse the crappy quality (used my tablet's camera)
Things to note:
-Sonic & Knuckles has a case w/ custom cover because the game only came with cardboard box.
-Mega Man Wily Wars is a reproduction cartridge w/ custom case. The game never release in physical form in America.
-I don't actually own Ristar yet, but I will in the future. There is a game in the case however and it's Sonic Classics 3 in 1 (which includes Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine!)
Feel free to suggest games, I'm really open to them! I already want Castlevania Bloodlines, Contra Hardcorps, Dynamite Headdy and Ristar.
Things to note:
-Sonic & Knuckles has a case w/ custom cover because the game only came with cardboard box.
-Mega Man Wily Wars is a reproduction cartridge w/ custom case. The game never release in physical form in America.
-I don't actually own Ristar yet, but I will in the future. There is a game in the case however and it's Sonic Classics 3 in 1 (which includes Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine!)
Feel free to suggest games, I'm really open to them! I already want Castlevania Bloodlines, Contra Hardcorps, Dynamite Headdy and Ristar.
IrishNinja
Member
its small but you got a lot've the greats man! i too tracked down a repro of MM: WW but ended up laying Battle Mania 2 mostly instead, haha.
for me id have to add Strider, Rolling Thunder 2/3, and some Renovation stuff (El Viento, Valis III) etc if that's your thing...how do you feel bout SHMUPs?
for me id have to add Strider, Rolling Thunder 2/3, and some Renovation stuff (El Viento, Valis III) etc if that's your thing...how do you feel bout SHMUPs?
I should look into those! And thanks for the reply!
SHMUPs are really great but I always overlook them for some reason. Feel free to suggest them!
Sol-Deace is pretty cool. Its got a Sega CD version called Sol-Feace, but imo the genesis version has better music:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Interesting arm mechanic that sorta reminds me of Einhander.
Other greats are:
Thunder Force 3
Gleylancer
Lightening Force (Thunder Force IV)
Elemental Master
Phelios
Gaiares
You've got some pretty good stuff as is. I'd also recommend Dynamite Headdy, Contra Hard Corps, Streets of Rage 2, Shining Force 2, and Castlevania Bloodlines.
I constantly hear about Thunder Force IV, I shall check that out definitely! Is it cheap complete in box? (20 dollars or below is what I consider cheap)
And thanks for the other suggestions too, I should try out Street of Rage 2 since every Sega fan loves that game. Kind of odd I've never gave it a try...
And thanks for the other suggestions too, I should try out Street of Rage 2 since every Sega fan loves that game. Kind of odd I've never gave it a try...
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
sixteen-bit
Member
Comix Zone has to be a repro case because that was carboard-only too (a CD won't fit in a Genesis clamshell case anyway)
Yes how about that...?
Edit: Oh and you need some Vectorman [Not the second one. Just stick with the first one], Shinobi, Earthworm Jim, some good ol' Disney licensed games, and Streets of Rage. Nice starter collection BTW
I repped hard for sol-feace in the SNES Vs. Genesis thread. the sega CD version has one of the absolute best shooter scores.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yes how about that...?
Edit: Oh and you need some Vectorman [Not the second one. Just stick with the first one], Shinobi, Earthworm Jim, some good ol' Disney licensed games, and Streets of Rage. Nice starter collection BTW
Outside of the killer soundtrack, I think Vectorman is a substandard game tbh.
And what the hell at the unskippable title screen sequence. That infuriates me to an absurd level.
IrishNinja
Member
such an awesome pack-in, that. i was blown away by what Silpheed managed on sega-CD (diehard gamefan had this amazing spread on it!) but still returned to Sol-Feace more.
Jimnymebob
Member
Streets of Rage trilogy is a must have.
I always enjoyed Battletoads, Lion King, and Revenge of Shinobi. Shinobi 3 is great, too.
Same here to be honest. My main problem with it is that Vectorman is so big on the screen.
sixteen-bit
Member
What is so impressive about Silpheed exactly? Isn't it sprites on top of a streaming video backdrop? I don't think there are any polygons in it.
dreamcastmaster
Banned
The video is encoded so well you can't really tell it's FMV.
IrishNinja
Member
it feels that way, yeah...sound was good as i recall. at the time, the scope of some of the bosses was immense, and it was just cool looking even if there were better SHMUPs to play.
Is this general consensus of this game? 'Cause that's news to 11 year old me. If it is, I guess it'll be to me what Shenmue is to Ninja. Haha!
Genesis Knight
Member
Vectorman is one of the most controversial Genesis games in terms of how much opinions vary. There is no consensus.
Jimnymebob
Member
Quick question, what's the best way to hook a Mega Drive up to a CRT?
I've currently got it hooked up with the included aerial wire and a sort of splitter that's ages old and can split between TV, VHS, and Game,
and the picture looks good, but I'm finding it hard to find a good place to put it so that it doesn't keep losing signal/getting all fuzzy.
I've currently got it hooked up with the included aerial wire and a sort of splitter that's ages old and can split between TV, VHS, and Game,
I'm sure there are technical terms for this,
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
you can feel what you want for vectorman but as long as were all in agreement that decap attack is a must all will be fine
Well, you do in fact have it hooked up in the worst possible way, so anything else would be an improvement.
Best is RGB through scart [component conversion if necessary].
Composite while running audio out from the front headphone jack, is generally the most effective way to go.
For absolutely ridiculous quality, you can actually buy a genesis scart adapter and then convert that to a component cable and get an unbelievable picture out of it.
Jimnymebob
Member
Heh, I just used what I had at the time I got it years ago and rolled with it. Just had a quick look and that seems pretty cheap.
The headphone jack of the Mega Drive? Should have mentioned it was a Mega Drive 2, so the headphone jack is in the back. Or on the TV, because I have no idea where that is?
My TV doesn't have component, so I guess that's out of the picture?
Shadow Hog
Member
If your TV doesn't have component, then the best you can do (without modding the console for S-Video) is composite. It's not great. It'll probably be better than RF, though.
And no, the Model 2 Genesis doesn't have a headphone jack. That's only on the Model 1s, and is the only way to get stereo out of an unmodded console; the jack in the back of the Model 1 only does mono. Model 2 does stereo out of the port in the back natively, so no worries.
And no, the Model 2 Genesis doesn't have a headphone jack. That's only on the Model 1s, and is the only way to get stereo out of an unmodded console; the jack in the back of the Model 1 only does mono. Model 2 does stereo out of the port in the back natively, so no worries.
Oh, good call! You're right.
You got me!
Yes how about that...?
Edit: Oh and you need some Vectorman [Not the second one. Just stick with the first one], Shinobi, Earthworm Jim, some good ol' Disney licensed games, and Streets of Rage. Nice starter collection BTW
Sure, I forgot about Earthworm Jim! I should get that!
Shinobi 3's music is amazing enough that it'll be the first thing I pick up.
I've played it before on that Sonic collection for Gamecube or something. It's sooo tough but I remember enjoying it a bit. I might get it.
Thanks for the suggestions and comments everyone!
Jimnymebob
Member
I wonder if enough people have extra manuals that we could all just exchange them and help each other out?
I'm looking for these to complete my boxed copies:
Wonder Boy
Flashback
Outrun 2019
Super Monaco GP II
Mega Turrican
Dynamite Headdy
Rocket Knight
Hyper Stone Heist
Urban Strike
Jungle Strike
Road Rash
If anyone needs manuals, I have some for Super Baseball 2020, Ultimate Mortal Combat 3, and Mortal Combat for the Gamegear.
I'm looking for these to complete my boxed copies:
Wonder Boy
Flashback
Outrun 2019
Super Monaco GP II
Mega Turrican
Dynamite Headdy
Rocket Knight
Hyper Stone Heist
Urban Strike
Jungle Strike
Road Rash
If anyone needs manuals, I have some for Super Baseball 2020, Ultimate Mortal Combat 3, and Mortal Combat for the Gamegear.
Victorian is great. Screw the haters. Sequel is not as good though.
that autocorrect... lol
sixteen-bit
Member
I'm still not a fan of Vectorman, but I will concede that this is a masterpiece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPC4wXguSjs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPC4wXguSjs
Annnnd, now I'm picturing Vectorman in a monocle and top hat.
I like decap attack and think vectorman is merely ok.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Vectorman kicks ass, what's wrong with you haters?
Thought this was a good interview with Mac Senour at Sega-16. Gunstar Heroes and Ranger X almost never made it to the US!
http://www.sega-16.com/2013/10/interview-mac-senour/
http://www.sega-16.com/2013/10/interview-mac-senour/
Vectorman kicks ass, what's wrong with you haters?
Yeah, this is all surprising to me. It had style, great music, smooth animations, and tons of color. I loved it.
A Black Falcon
Member
Vectorman is one of the coolest, most fun action-platformers of the generation. Absolutely fantastic game, and one of the best games the Genesis had in its later years!
In comparison, DecapAttack is so sleep-inducingly boring that I would not recommend it to anyone except for the most diehard Psycho Fox (SMS) or Kid Kool (NES) fans, since the game plays like those two games do (same developers I think?)... but seriously, just play Psycho Fox again, it's not nearly as bad as DecapAttack is. At least it IS better than Kid Kool, but that's not saying very much.
IrishNinja
Member
...bu bu but didn't vectorman get an end to his story? (;_
Vectorman was okay, i thought it looked great but never really got into it otherwise. can't fuck with 2 much.
its funny because when the Genesis Collection for 360/PS3 dropped i got some friends to play it, one fell in love with Fatal Labyrinth (rightfully so!) but mocked Decap Attack mercilessly. i had so much fun with that on in the day, i know it's not the best platformer but it's a fun with a crazy 90's aesthetic about it.
DAMN YOU AUTOCORRECT
DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL
Bullshit! I played DecapAttack for the first time in Sonic's UGC and fell in love. A very underappreciated gem imo.
sixteen-bit
Member
Today is the 25th anniversary of Mega Drive's release.