Crazymoogle
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Goof Troop. But it's a 16bit era game so more challenging to emulate?
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Capcom announces The Disney Afternoon Collection for PS, XB1 and PC [Port beg = ban]
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Goof Troop. But it's a 16bit era game so more challenging to emulate?
Vanillalite
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This is cool, but I played all of these back in the day with DuckTales being the best.
Since we've already recently gotten it on VC as well as the remake I'm sorta waffling if I'll get this.
Would have been way more pumped if we had gotten this first vs just the DT remake we got a few back.
Since we've already recently gotten it on VC as well as the remake I'm sorta waffling if I'll get this.
Would have been way more pumped if we had gotten this first vs just the DT remake we got a few back.
I swear I remember an audio interview with Mike Mika from late last year where he mentioned projects coming this year, but I can't find it now. Afraid this might be it from Digital Eclipse (it did take them like two years... ) with Cifaldi now running The Video Game History Foundation.
Edit: Ah, found it. Mike appeared on the Back In My Play podcast in November and stated that they should hopefully be able to announce their "next slate of Digital Eclipse stuff" by January or February. Of course, that could've meant all the games in this collection but we can hope.
Edit: Ah, found it. Mike appeared on the Back In My Play podcast in November and stated that they should hopefully be able to announce their "next slate of Digital Eclipse stuff" by January or February. Of course, that could've meant all the games in this collection but we can hope.
KelpPlankton
Member
Ducktales: Fun platformer with some unique mechanics that weren't really copied by anything else until Shovel Knight. Big, sprawling levels for an NES game that let you wander around like a series of mini-Metroid style games. Absolutely worth playing if you're interested in the NES era of video games, it's really a classic.
Ducktales 2: Basically more of the first game, doesn't really do anything noteworthy itself but it's still a lot of fun.
Rescue Rangers: A fun if slightly clunky platformer with Mario 2 style pick-up-and-throw combat. The big draw here is 2 player simultaneous co-op, a rarity on the NES. This game's impact on co-op games can still be felt as recently as the New Super Mario Bros series, this is where the 'pick up and throw your friend' thing really came from. Singleplayer it's alright, but in co-op it's great.
Rescue Rangers 2: Not as good as the first game, but still fun with two players. A solid addition to this pack but not a main draw (except for how expensive the real cart is to buy).
Darkwing Duck: Built out of the same engine as Megaman 5, Darkwing Duck takes the Megaman formula in some interesting directions. It still has the structure that lets you pick who to fight when, but Darkwing has more platforming tools than Megaman and less weapon variety. The boss fights are more imaginative than the other NES Megaman titles. Personally I think Darkwing Duck is a great spin on that formula and worth playing if you enjoy Megaman.
Tailspin: A side-scrolling shmup. Not really anything special, in my opinion. A fun addition to the pack but not a game I'd buy on it's own.
Seven Force
Banned
Uh... pretty sure none of these are on any of the VC services.
entremet
Member
Praying I don't get banned for this
Digital Eclipse hasn't ruled out a Switch release completely, but I think those of us who would prefer a portable experience should consider tweeting at @Capcom_Unity to voice our support, as opposed to port begging here and getting yourself banned.
Beer Monkey
Member
I do love the active sprites doubling feature on the Analogue NT mini.
HomerSimpson-Man
Member
Out of nowhere!
The Disney Afternoon Collection, that's so cute.
I did spend my childhood after schools watching all these Disney cartoons all the time on the afternoon cartoon blocks that aired. So as a grown ass man I need to have this.
The Disney Afternoon Collection, that's so cute.
I did spend my childhood after schools watching all these Disney cartoons all the time on the afternoon cartoon blocks that aired. So as a grown ass man I need to have this.
Unless the game comes out physical I'm afraid it's not going to sell well. I don't think the majority of the people who hacked the nes mini consider online leaderboards/time attack enough to purchase it. And since I assume there's a huge overlap between the people interested in this collection and the people owning a nes mini, only the physical collector's angle is going to pull those people over.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Day 1, yiss.
Although I would've preferred a physical release.
Although I would've preferred a physical release.
blueredandgold
Neo Member
I also would love to know more about the way Digital Eclipse has directed those of us interested in other platforms go about expressing this.
If a new forum thread. expressly for the purposes of informing Capcom like Frank Cifaldi/Digital Eclipse suggested, was made, would we still be at risk of bannage?
If a new forum thread. expressly for the purposes of informing Capcom like Frank Cifaldi/Digital Eclipse suggested, was made, would we still be at risk of bannage?
capylikesgames
Banned
...did these titles not run at 60fps on the NES? I'm a bit confused by the question, as that was kind of a standard back then.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
how about the fact that this is a legal alternative.
katsubento
Member
Wow. Didn't see that coming. Loved Duck Tales.
NES games like these often had slowdown. These weren't any exception. There are several points where Ducktales slowed to a crawl.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
I remember someone did a patch for DuckTales 2 that added a 2p mode and apparently took out all the slowdown, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Wesley-Sigma
Member
Pretty cool. Releases on my birthday, lol.
Dagobert Duck
Member
Tizoc
Member
But thats the charm of the game
Then keep that 'charm' and offer an option to play without them.
Trailblazer34
Banned
So, is it safe to buy the mega man collections on ps2 now, since they arent doing anything not NES related lol
polyh3dron
Banned
I wonder how long we'll have to get it before it gets delisted.
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
It should be Native 4K on PS4 PRO right?
Possumowner
Member
Oh nice,fond memories of a few of these, especially Ducktales 🦆
Doomshroom
Member
Meh i have all these games on my Nes and on my Nes mini. That beeing said Day 1 PS4!
Z..
Member
Why would you assume such a thing?
Z..
Member
That is not their MO. Superficial QOL enhancements are ok, but any fundamental changes to how the original product actually performed/was meant to be played are a no-no.
Realistically though, your gripe is pedantic at best... Why does it even bother you?
Mega Man Legacy Collection never got any Pro updates. Don't know if this one will either...
I hope so.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
That is cool, I'd just like a boxed release. Still, great deal.
SiegfriedFM
Member
The games are in 256x224. What would it gain from scaling to 4k that it doesn't already get from scaling to 1080p?
The collection seems great to me. I'm assuming it will just have some art galleries and maybe a little text like the MM collection. Ideally, I would love a documentary or two. Maybe a feature on the music.
The collection seems great to me. I'm assuming it will just have some art galleries and maybe a little text like the MM collection. Ideally, I would love a documentary or two. Maybe a feature on the music.
No. It's not even "native" 1080p, it's the original resolution with scaling applied. And since the scaling is good for 1080p, it will also apply to a 4K TV without issues.
Pixels coming out of old systems like the NES tended to actually be rectangular rather than square. Rendering out at a higher resolution can theoretically give a closer approximation to what the pixel shape coming out of the original console was with less potential distortion or uneven sizes than at 1080p.
It's real anal stuff to a degree, but there is definitely an advantage to it for those who care about it.
PsihoPerihelion
Member
I own all of these on my NES mini, lol. I'll buy it anyways because of that sweet, sweet Ducktales.
When you "zoom in" on MMLC on a 4K screen, there's​ barely any lost on picture quality. Game should do just fine on Pro at 1080p.
When you "zoom in" on MMLC on a 4K screen, there's​ barely any lost on picture quality. Game should do just fine on Pro at 1080p.
JetSetRadio
Banned
Boss Rush and Time Attack modes look neat.
I don't think the majority is interested in a legal digital alternative. Fact is, most people seem pretty proud to have a hacked nes mini. Most facebook groups I am active in contained loads of brag posts during this hack hype.
Because they are both nostalgia driven nes releases, and the nes mini has been out for months? I don't think that needs any explanation?
Tavernacle12
Member
Having these things for free/illegally on a NES Mini and not buying the actual game as a result now that they're legally available again is kinda the whole 'pirating is bad' argument in a nutshell.
BasilZero
Member
As long as Ducktales Remastered lasted on the market.
The NES version of Ducktales 2 came out too late to be a hit but the Game Boy version of Ducktales 2 (which isn't exactly the same game but is close enough) did really well, so it's not like it went undiscovered or anything.
Speaking of, it'd be nice to get the GB versions of Ducktales 1 & 2 and Darkwing Duck, just for completion's sake.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Seven Force
Banned
Yeah, the the GB versions just remix the NES level layouts, just like the first four Megaman GB games did. I actually kind of prefer DuckTales 2 GB to the NES version for some weird reason, though. At the very least, the soundtrack sounds better.
I think the only one of the Disney GB ports that was 1:1 with the NES version was The Little Mermaid, but considering the incredibly simple design of that game, it make sense.
Z..
Member
It'd be cool, but it's hardly essential. Remember, you can always emulate it to suit your tastes!
It needs explanation because for a lot of us retro enthusiasts the NES mini was a completely pointless and unappealing product that offered nothing outside minor decorative value. There will be some overlap, but your assessment is completely fallacious in nature. To the point of being silly.
