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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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IrishNinja
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underrated Metroidvania that every SNES HAS LTTP NUFF SAID vote in that cursed thread totally slept on. it doesn't have the twists/transformations of 3: Monster's Trap (crazy innovative for its time) but it's a fantastic little game with - comparatively - an inoffensive level of grinding for its era too. love this title, looks great in RGB & also the OST is memorable for me. i recall my only complaint being the single save slot, unless i'm remembering it wrong.
IrishNinja
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you're right, it's just a perfect example of a title that never gets namedropped where i wish it would...i hate seeing great games criminally slept on. at least Centy gets some love here & there once in a while!
Shadow Hog
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...just to be sure, we're talking about Wonder Boy in Monster Land, here, not Wonder Boy in Monster World? I've played World - didn't beat it, but it's quite good - but barely touched Land. I don't even think Land is on the Genesis, unless you count using a Power Base Converter and playing the Master System version.
IrishNinja
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ah right right, i always fuck up those 2; Land's good but World (genny one) is far better.
if its any consolation i totally do this with mario 3d land/world
if its any consolation i totally do this with mario 3d land/world
sixteen-bit
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I was told it's even better on PCE Engine/TG16 CD.
Morrigan Stark
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My boyfriend has the VC version, which is the PC Engine emulated version I believe. Schmups are not my thing, but damn if that isn't among some of the best game music I've ever heard.
theSlacker
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Did the same thing a few months ago. Like no deaths, beat the game, one sitting. Really loved the game but came away thinking that actual shmup fans would hate it since I really never play shmups and was able to have fun playing it, and beat it in one go with never playing it before and not really enjoying the genre normally.
Armoured Priest
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it is. Plays a little better and looks better.
Sega CD version is still fine, though. Also, i personally prefer the arrangements of the Sega CD version's music.
While the basics of the tracks are the same, the arrangements are pretty different...thought still metal:
TG-16/PCE version OST
Sega/Mega CD version OST
baphomet
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Ive heard this as well, but couldnt tell much difference other than the music. Seemed like maybe you got less money in the stages, but im not sure.
Finally started playing through Snatcher again. Promising myself ill actually finish it this time. Just now getting to outer heaven.
A Black Falcon
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The TGCD version has slightly better graphics, different music compositions, and yeah, it's slightly more challenging too. There are some other small changes: http://www.sega-16.com/2006/06/side-by-side-lords-of-thunder-sega-cd-vs-turbografx-cd/
Another gaffer made this thread, but i figured it would get more mileage in the sega threads.
IrishNinja
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id tell you to PM GunstarHeroes but that's not his strength, heh...hopefully he swings by soon
IrishNinja
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yeah, i noticed it the other day...i thnk this is the only retroGAF thread that got tossed into the forum ghetto. shame, but i don't wanna narc on the other ones till the mods notice i guess....
RIP to new members though
RIP to new members though
sixteen-bit
Member
Because it won the poll
I've noticed it a few days ago myself and wondered how long it has been there... lol
Odd.
Shadow Hog
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The bigger question is why more of these threads haven't been moved as well, since they're basically all communities at this point.
Better version of Rock N Roll Racing, duh
So yeah, my JP mega drive 1 finally arrives tomorrow (goddamn shipping times) - I'm just a bit confused by the AC adapters. I understand the console itself is rated for 10v 1.2a - but all the official adapters I can find are anywhere from 9v to 11v. The one I have now is an OEM switchable PSU, with 9v and 12v available.
I've read online that the Mega Drive has a regulator which essentially means it could be fed up to 15v and still essentially live.
Do I just stick with what I've got and power it at 9v? That should be cool, right?
I've read online that the Mega Drive has a regulator which essentially means it could be fed up to 15v and still essentially live.
Do I just stick with what I've got and power it at 9v? That should be cool, right?
Complete, or cart only?
Well i've got all of em on my sub list. So thats all i've been using...but yeah, sucks for people who might not venture in.
Cart only.
Cart only.
yessss, it arrived! And I'm amazed - considering it was only £20 on ebay with free shipping, I assumed it was just the base console on it's own (listing was literally for the console by itself, no indication otherwise). BUT NO!
Boxed! And inside there's a 3 button pad in mint condition, a decent RGB cable/AC adapter and a copy of Sonic the Hedgehog 1!
Looks superb on my TV. Like, it's no different to an emulator. I'm impressed.
I think I got a good deal here.
Boxed! And inside there's a 3 button pad in mint condition, a decent RGB cable/AC adapter and a copy of Sonic the Hedgehog 1!
Looks superb on my TV. Like, it's no different to an emulator. I'm impressed.
I think I got a good deal here.
IrishNinja
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$20? that's a steal! gorgeous too, id be all over that box
Bar81
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Asian system it looks like, but a steal nonetheless.
sixteen-bit
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Yeah definitely an Asian PAL model, but it should be fine thanks to the 60 hz mod.
Genesis Knight
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Glad you're happy with the image. I disagree that an emulator-style image should be the goal, but at the very least stop stretching the image! Please! Use 4:3 mode.
I took the photo immediately after plugging the console in - rest assured, I'm the one person who wouldn't be seen dead playing a retro game in a non native ratio!
And yeah I assumed it was a JP one due to the 16 BIT typeface, but a 60hz modded asian unit is cool!
Genesis Knight
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It probably got moved because it's the most active of these threads.
Hmm possibly. It's still a bit odd to me since when they move these types of threads it seems to frequently be done in bulk.
EDIT: I should also note that I just picked up a copy of Warsong for a relatively good price off ebay along with a crazy cheap, beat up, thrift store copy of Shining Force 2. Gonna continue this RPG fest when I finally get around to finishing PSII. >:3
how did you make it look so good on the TV?! :O
I literally plugged it in. My LG has a pretty damn good scaler. Like I said before, in 4:3 it looks flawless imo.
Once I'm back downstairs, I'll post a non stretched image and a shot from a PC emulator to compare.
Asian Model 1. PAL, modded for region free 60hz.
oh sorry i meant the TV model, the scaler is impressive
I think he meant the TV hahaha. If not, I'm curious about it as well haha.
Yeah it is!
Oops lol
42LV450U - it's a discontinued model. Here's a shot in 4:3 mode:
Bear in mind it's a shitty mobile phone photo - it's crisp as day in person. and the colours are spot on. This is a shot of Retroarch emulating the game via my PC at 1080p HDMI for comparison:
Bearing in mind I haven't even messed with the SCART input's brightness/contrast settings yet, it's pretty much an exact match. Guess I don't need a framemeister yet!
edit: messed with the settings - the colours and brightness now match on both inputs. hooray!
sixteen-bit
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short little Crusader of Centy/Ragnacenty/Soleil overview video http://youtu.be/zdjp53iaeso
oh shit!
I bought soleil ages ago for a fiver. It's in my drawer upstairs, and I totally forgot. Gonna play it now!
IrishNinja
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this was pretty well put together, gonna have to see what else this guy has in the series!