davidwhangchoi
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yeah, any pics?
NES/Famicom Appreciation Thread
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Shin Johnpv
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We're just about to give our dog a bath, I will try to get pics tonight.
Shin Johnpv
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grabbed a quick screen grab and an off screen image. I don't know if this does it justice. Though my computer monitors are older and not calibrated like my tv is.
Shadow Hog
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A before/after might help.
I recall one of the shots FBX used to illustrate the advantages of his earlier palettes was the first stage of Wily Castle in Mega Man 2, if that helps (e.g.). That and some shot of a big tree in Faxanadu... Stuff highlighting how the teals hewed a bit too close to a green hue instead of a blue hue, I think. There was also a Goonies (2?) shot showing some slightly-less-saturated reds for the rocks, but I'm not too familiar with the location shown.
I recall one of the shots FBX used to illustrate the advantages of his earlier palettes was the first stage of Wily Castle in Mega Man 2, if that helps (e.g.). That and some shot of a big tree in Faxanadu... Stuff highlighting how the teals hewed a bit too close to a green hue instead of a blue hue, I think. There was also a Goonies (2?) shot showing some slightly-less-saturated reds for the rocks, but I'm not too familiar with the location shown.
davidwhangchoi
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i'll be really grateful for the extension, i paid for the game and it's in the mail =)
I just want to say that ninja gaiden ii is my favorite game of all time. I'm jealous for any of you playing it for the first time.
I fell in love with it when I first tried it at Nintendo world at the javits center.
It's much more accessible than the 1st game. I even beat it once without dying.
So good!
I fell in love with it when I first tried it at Nintendo world at the javits center.
It's much more accessible than the 1st game. I even beat it once without dying.
So good!
sixteen-bit
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Surely I will play it in may, lol
Barrel Cannon
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The timing for going through that section is pretty good I find. You don't have to wait if you are quick and don't hesitate before making jumps. I just go with the flow and let myinstincts guide me as I hop across each chasm. It helps that I played this game a lot.
Did anyone else finish the game. I took tomorrow off for work to catch a friends wedding in the early evening. I'm thinking about doing another run of NG2 in the morning or afternoon.
davidwhangchoi
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Hey NES Club! i finally got a game of the month!
came in the mail today: CIB pretty mint
came in the mail today: CIB pretty mint
RadarScope1
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Minty! Nice.
davidwhangchoi
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thanks guys! now i feel like i can hang with you guys as part of the club =) i'm booting it up tonight =)
sixteen-bit
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that NG2 is clean af
sixteen-bit
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🤔
Barrel Cannon
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Beautiful! How much did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking. That box is in such good condition.
....now get cracking and boot up the game. You still have 2 days to complete it
....now get cracking and boot up the game. You still have 2 days to complete it
davidwhangchoi
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thanks! i couldn't help myself and brought it bc it was so clean looking.
gives me an excuse, forget to post pics of the top part of the box =)Beautiful! How much did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking. That box is in such good condition.
....now get cracking and boot up the game. You still have 2 days to complete it
i don't know if i overpaid, but i won it for 65 plus 6 bucks shipping, (he shipped it in a large box padded to protect it) so about 71. did i get ripped off?
i got to stage 2-1 last night with the snow and wind changing directions and then fell asleep bc it was so late.
RadarScope1
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🤔
What's the game?
Mappy Kids.
sixteen-bit
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It's supposed to be a reference to fellow Namco title Rolling Thunder but that's a pretty unfortunate color they went with
Crankshaft
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Looking at that Ninja Gaiden 2 box makes me want to go back and time to tell my 11 year old self not to chuck my game boxes.
Ninja Gaiden II got a lot of coverage in Electronic Gaming Monthly. Many first looks, previews, a great review, mini strategy guide, tricks, awards and a game over.
Starting with EGM #6 - January 1990
EGM #9 - April 1990
EGM #10 - May 1990
EGM #11 - June 1990
EGM #12 - July 1990
EGM #13 & #14 - August & September 1990
EGM #15 October 1990
EGM #16 November 1990 - Spoiler Alert - GAME OVER!
(click to reveal)
Edit: other magazine coverage
Video Games & Computer Entertainment review - June 1990
GamePro - May 1990
Starting with EGM #6 - January 1990
EGM #9 - April 1990
EGM #10 - May 1990
EGM #11 - June 1990
EGM #12 - July 1990
EGM #13 & #14 - August & September 1990
EGM #15 October 1990
EGM #16 November 1990 - Spoiler Alert - GAME OVER!
(click to reveal)
Edit: other magazine coverage
Video Games & Computer Entertainment review - June 1990
GamePro - May 1990
Shin Johnpv
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So this weekend I tried to grab some before after images and noticed that the FCEUX's palette wasn't giving me the same purpleish blues and reds it was before. I did some looking into it and it seems that the previous implementation wasn't the actual FCEUX palette but it seems like an incorrect or maybe custom version Kevtris was working on at the time. Since the update though it seems like it's been reverted to the actual FCEUX and since I can't downgrade the firmware I can't get you a before pic, sorry.
Barrel Cannon
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All those NG2 scans are wonderful to go through. It's such a cool window through time to see it now.
I'd say that's a good price for sure. If you overpaid it wouldn't be much based on the prices I've seen it sell for before.
I'd say that's a good price for sure. If you overpaid it wouldn't be much based on the prices I've seen it sell for before.
davidwhangchoi
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thanks Morfeo!
me too =/
that rotten sushi-x giving gaiden II the lone 8. i couldn't stand him. Martin was the best reviewer.
thanks man! i think i overpaid for it by 10 bucks but it sure is pretty.
i need to check this game out, never heard of it =)
been playing ninja gaiden and to the stage 2 boss on my last life and died. had to start over and quit. been really fun so far... going to try and tackle it further tonight.
You should play it with Peltz next time you go over!
NOLA_Gaffer
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An inquiry to Jeremy Parish about choosing between the AVS and Nt mini led to him offering me his AVS for sale, so that should be on the way soon. Exciting.
sixteen-bit
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Awesome. I hope you enjoy it!
sixteen-bit
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lmao, bootleg NES classics out in the wild now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iydk60Nf1Ig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iydk60Nf1Ig
RadarScope1
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Haha, cool.
Anyone ever play WURM? Pretty obscure late gen NES release, that's not too expensive, that rarely gets talked about. It's got some anime-inspired cutscenes and a mix of shmup, sidescrolling, and rail shooting parts, in a way a bit reminiscent of Golgo 13. Strange but interesting title that I picked up on a whim recently.
RoryDropkick
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I own it, it's a fun game. Back in the day one of the creators had a home page dedicated to the game from what I remember. It was all in Japanese but it was pretty detailed.
sixteen-bit
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This one is cuter
We voted on it once. It may end up our pick some future month!
davidwhangchoi
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hey everyone,
how's everyone doing with ninja gaiden II, anyone have time to play it yet?
how's everyone doing with ninja gaiden II, anyone have time to play it yet?
Adam Prime
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This is such a neat thread, did yall already choose May's game? I never played and beat the Ninja Gaiden series as a kid or adult, if it's not too late I wouldn't mind giving this game a go!
We've stuck with Ninja Gaiden II for May. I should probably get on that.
That said, we should probably start taking suggestions for June.
Also I was thinking of making it bi-monthly regularly from here on out.
Thoughts on nominations? And thoughts on switching to a bi-monthly schedule?
Im UK based and done about 8 in the last 2 years
I need to know where they are sourced from, i have seen a few on eBay but their like £50