sixteen-bit
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Dodonpachi, Zanac x Zanac, R-Type Delta, G Darius, Einhander to name a few
All on JP PSN, but they will play on any region PS3
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PS1 Appreciation/Collectors Thread of Ugly-Ass Polygons
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Dodonpachi, Zanac x Zanac, R-Type Delta, G Darius, Einhander to name a few
All on JP PSN, but they will play on any region PS3
NormalFish
Banned
Zanac x Zanac is on PSN?
Might have to look in to that one...
Except I don't have a PS3. Maybe I'll get it on my PSP.
I beat all three Colony Wars games years ago, but the only real advice that I have is:
1. Make sure that you take out shields before you try to take destroy the hull. Use anti-shield weapons first, then move into your anti-hull weapons.
2. Do not underestimate the value of EMP weapons - they are extremely helpful. Especially for large vessels, EMP weapons make the job much, much easier as the target can no longer can fire back, or escape.
3. Lead your target. Don't shoot at where they are right now, shoot ahead of them as it takes some time for your shots to travel.
4. Don't be afraid to use missiles, especially on agile enemies.
And yes, the save system sucks ass in that you can only save your progress after every two, or three levels. So if you die in the last level before you can save, then you can either take the loss, or start again from your last save.
RadarScope1
Member
A matter of taste I guess but I don't mind it. I like to know who's doing the analysis and lots of YTers never show their face. What I really appreciate is how Derek just lets the content do the talking. I have never once laughed at or been the least bit entertained by the schmucks who edit in dumb little asides or pictures or who act all angry or crack jokes. Hardly any gamers on YT are actually funny or clever. Only guy who is even close to having a "personality" that I find entertaining is Mark at CGR, but that's because he's actually being himself.
theSlacker
Member
It was more the close up of it, not that he showed his face. Watching the video full screen made me feel like it was a person standing too close to me while talking.
RadarScope1
Member
Haha, oh I see. Yeah, and since its 60fps it really feels like that.
Oyashrio-Sama
Member
Cross post from the pick ups thread.
Got a few PS1 games in the last two weeks.
I found this baby a not so great game store(usually price there games at high end e-bay prices) I go to sometimes. But someone made a huge mistake! Yes that price tag says $9.99.
Got a few PS1 games in the last two weeks.
I found this baby a not so great game store(usually price there games at high end e-bay prices) I go to sometimes. But someone made a huge mistake! Yes that price tag says $9.99.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
As a Nintendo guy at the time (still playing a lot of Nintendo, but not exclusively anymore), I've found a PS1 on the ground last year and have decided to get myself a small PS1 collection of the highlights I missed so far. My collection now has the following games:
- Crash Bandicoot (set to arrive this week)
- Crash Bandicoot 2 (it was always my favourite PS1 game back in the day)
- Crash Bandicoot 3
- Alundra (playing right now)
- TearRing Saga (so this is where Fire Emblem 64 ended up)
Also, my fiancée brought FFIX into the household and on Saturn I already own Croc and Rayman, so I won't buy those again for PlayStation. I've also bought Ridge Racer Type 4 in order to get a new case to replace the missing one for Alundra, but as someone who likes Arcade racers, I'll give it a try before deciding whether I'll throw it away or not. On PSP I have FF Tactics, but I found it rather bad, so no need for the PS1 version, here. Now those games basically are everything I could come up with myself so I figured I'd ask for some gems I might have forgotten in here. In order to get good recommendations, I'll list my favourite genres and my favourite games within those genres:
- platforming (Mario series, Sonic series, Banjo-Kazooie, Rayman series)
- Action-Adventure (Zelda series, Metroid series, Sphinx & Cursed Mummy)
- RPG (Lufia 2, Fire Emblem series, Mario RPG series)
- arcade (F-Zero series, Monkey Ball series, Crazy Taxi series)
Do you have any recommendations for me? There are still two likely candidates, which I want to rule out: Spyro, because my experience with the first game was enormously bad, both mechanically, and regarding the use of the collectathon gameplay concept, and WipEout, because I'm extremely picky with controls in arcade racers. It must absolutely not be floaty, I need full control.
EDIT: I also already have Klonoa on Wii and don't like tank-controls, so horror action-adventures that play like Resident Evil 1-3 are not for me.
- Crash Bandicoot (set to arrive this week)
- Crash Bandicoot 2 (it was always my favourite PS1 game back in the day)
- Crash Bandicoot 3
- Alundra (playing right now)
- TearRing Saga (so this is where Fire Emblem 64 ended up
)Also, my fiancée brought FFIX into the household and on Saturn I already own Croc and Rayman, so I won't buy those again for PlayStation. I've also bought Ridge Racer Type 4 in order to get a new case to replace the missing one for Alundra, but as someone who likes Arcade racers, I'll give it a try before deciding whether I'll throw it away or not. On PSP I have FF Tactics, but I found it rather bad, so no need for the PS1 version, here. Now those games basically are everything I could come up with myself so I figured I'd ask for some gems I might have forgotten in here. In order to get good recommendations, I'll list my favourite genres and my favourite games within those genres:
- platforming (Mario series, Sonic series, Banjo-Kazooie, Rayman series)
- Action-Adventure (Zelda series, Metroid series, Sphinx & Cursed Mummy)
- RPG (Lufia 2, Fire Emblem series, Mario RPG series)
- arcade (F-Zero series, Monkey Ball series, Crazy Taxi series)
Do you have any recommendations for me? There are still two likely candidates, which I want to rule out: Spyro, because my experience with the first game was enormously bad, both mechanically, and regarding the use of the collectathon gameplay concept, and WipEout, because I'm extremely picky with controls in arcade racers. It must absolutely not be floaty, I need full control.
EDIT: I also already have Klonoa on Wii and don't like tank-controls, so horror action-adventures that play like Resident Evil 1-3 are not for me.
NormalFish
Banned
Spyro series seems obvious. You could try out the various mega man games on the system, or look at some of the RPGs (honestly there are so many I'm not even going to bother listing them, google will net you hundreds of lists).
As far as something a bit further off the beaten path, Ghost in the Shell seems to fit your genre preferences and is quite a good time, especially if you like the manga/anime.
As far as something a bit further off the beaten path, Ghost in the Shell seems to fit your genre preferences and is quite a good time, especially if you like the manga/anime.
Well the glaringly obvious choice is Alundra based on what you've said, but you're on top of that. Honestly I haven't played enough of the RPG library to give you really specific recommendations, perhaps someone else will be able to.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Yeah, there are countlessly many, but it's difficult to find which are really good choices for me. While I do enjoy FFIX, I typically prefer more active RPGs like the Mario & Luigi ones or the amazing Lufia 2 which is packed to the brim with puzzles. Often, RPGs are just fights + story, which I like a lot less if it isn't an SRPG.
EDIT: Oh and on a related note, for 3D games, is there a good third party controller that has the d-pad and the left stick switched?
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
What the.... how
Platforming: Skullmonkeys
Action-adventure: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, MediEvil
RPG: Wild ARMs, Breath of Fire III, Xenogears
Skullmonkeys has some similarities to Rayman I'd say. 2D side-scrolling and challenging, but all done in claymation style. Very funny game. I don't know how hard it is to find though. I don't think it's on PSN.
Blood Omen is like a 2D Zelda but in the gothic horror/fantasy style with a mature storyline (actually mature and not "gore and tits lol so edgy"). Loading times suck but it's the only serious drawback. It's available for cheap on PSN. Soul Reaver, the sequel, is actually like Zelda too, but the 3D one. A semi-open world like the 3D Zeldas, but with little to no hand-holding whatsoever, heavily puzzle-oriented. Once again great writing and VA. And yeah if you like Super Metroid and never played SotN (what's wrong with you?!), then that one is mandatory.
If you like Lufia I'd recommend Wild ARMs, it's got similar action-style puzzles and it's a very fun JRPG with great music. I don't know if BoFIII and Xenogears would be your type, but they're among the best of the era really, and definitely both in my top 10 JRPGs of all-time.
I'm confused by this too, the game is great!!!
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
I'll explain it quickly to you because you asked, but I don't want to cause any trouble or lengthy discussion about it, after all, it's an appreciation thread
. I love SRPGs, in particular Fire Emblem, but als TearRing Saga, Pokémon Conquest and Shining Force were a lot of fun to me. However FFT has too miniscule maps, too aggressive enemies and is way too grindy for my liking. I prefer if SRPGs do not offer any way to grind whatsoever, in FFT, grinding, choosing jobs and building your roster seems to be way more important than clever tactics on the battlefield. Moreover, the intertwined moving of your own characters and the enemy's characters makes it almost impossible to really do formation based tactis, so you are even more dependent on the strength of individual units. FFT was one of only very few games I had to abondon because of how much I disliked it.I already have Sould Reaver for Dreamcast and want to play it soon, if I like it, I guess Blood Omen is a good choicePlatforming: Skullmonkeys
Action-adventure: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, MediEvil
RPG: Wild ARMs, Breath of Fire III, Xenogears
Skullmonkeys has some similarities to Rayman I'd say. 2D side-scrolling and challenging, but all done in claymation style. Very funny game. I don't know how hard it is to find though. I don't think it's on PSN.
Blood Omen is like a 2D Zelda but in the gothic horror/fantasy style with a mature storyline (actually mature and not "gore and tits lol so edgy"). Loading times suck but it's the only serious drawback. It's available for cheap on PSN. Soul Reaver, the sequel, is actually like Zelda too, but the 3D one. A semi-open world like the 3D Zeldas, but with little to no hand-holding whatsoever, heavily puzzle-oriented. Once again great writing and VA. And yeah if you like Super Metroid and never played SotN (what's wrong with you?!), then that one is mandatory.
If you like Lufia I'd recommend Wild ARMs, it's got similar action-style puzzles and it's a very fun JRPG with great music. I don't know if BoFIII and Xenogears would be your type, but they're among the best of the era really, and definitely both in my top 10 JRPGs of all-time.
? SotN I haven't played yet, right, that's because I don't like the SNES Castlevanias all too much, they are too much slow action for me. Wild ARMS also seems to be an interesting recommendation, especially since you say it has similar puzzle style as Lufia. I'll have a look into it tomorrow!
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
I know and don't like MGS1. Regarding Silent Hill, does it have tank controls like Resident Evil? Also, FFVIII certainly is an option, but Final Fantasy games I burn out of quickly. After FFIX I plan on playing VI, then VII, then I can try VIII, if you say it's the best on PS1; I enjoy IX.
Johnny Silverhand
Member
They are on sale this week. $2.99 each.
I bought them yesterday. I tried both games briefly, and now I'm questioning if I actually did play one, or the other years ago as I don't remember a thing that I've seen so far. Oh well, they seem fun enough.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Oh lucky you, Dreamcast version of SR is the best one. Blood Omen was first, and it's more like the 2D Zeldas in term of gameplay. If you can endure the loading times it's very worth it for the story and atmosphere.I already have Sould Reaver for Dreamcast and want to play it soon, if I like it, I guess Blood Omen is a good choice
Wild ARMs is a classic. Amazing soundtrack too!
He already said he doesn't like tank controls, SH1 has tank controls like RE. Then you recommend FF8 which is utter trash, and two games you haven't even played (hint: I have and they're not actually that good)? smh
FF7 is OK, but there are better RPGs on the PS1.
NormalFish
Banned
Oh lucky you, Dreamcast version of SR is the best one. Blood Omen was first, and it's more like the 2D Zeldas in term of gameplay. If you can endure the loading times it's very worth it for the story and atmosphere.
Wild ARMs is a classic. Amazing soundtrack too!
He already said he doesn't like tank controls, SH1 has tank controls like RE. Then you recommend FF8 which is utter trash, and two games you haven't even played (hint: I have and they're not actually that good)? smh
FF7 is OK, but there are better RPGs on the PS1.
you're seriously going to get on someone's case about their recommendations and then totally dismiss a game the person might like as "utter trash". wow.
sixteen-bit
Member
anyone know if the buttons on the PSOne pack-in congraller (dualshock with rounded end plug) can swap buttons and d-pad with the standard OG digital PS1 pad?
ResidentDante
Member
I would think so, I opened a few of the original d-pad only and dualshocks back in the day and you could swap the X,O, etc. buttons. I've never opened the PSOne controllers, but I'm guessing they're the same on the face buttons.
If it's the feel you're after, I believe you're better off swapping the rubbers.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Turns out Yoshi isn't a big FF fan, so, so much for that. I still don't get why someone would recommend a game they haven't even played, though.
Also this.
sixteen-bit
Member
It's purely aesthetics. I prefer the puplish hue of the PSOne buttons, but prefer playing on the OG digital pad.
marcincz
Member
Relax man. I wrote that I heard good opinions about FE. For you FE isn't good and FF8 is a trash. That's great. Congratulations.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Yeah, I'd love to be more flexible in that regard, but everything that doesn't feel 100% direct and responsive to me is instantly destroying my enjoyment
.sixteen-bit
Member
Anyone got a list of North American released PS1 vertical shooters that retained their tate display modes?
NormalFish
Banned
I believe shmups has this on their lists, though I'm not at my computer to check.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
People, go vote for your favourite 5th gen games if you haven't done so already! The lack of participation is mildly troubling to me. xD
I'm astonishingly bad at coming up with lists of my favorites. There's too many games and I love them all.
So my collection has slowly been growing over time and I've started knocking off some of the more expensive PAL games on my last but there is still much more to go. Some PS1 games really aren't that cheap! Here are some of the more prestigious games I've picked up over the past few months.
One of my greatest finds was finding another copy of Digimon World for 3 in one of my local Cash Encounter pawn shops and selling it for 10 times that a few days later.
What's next for me now are these:
-Tombi 1+2
-Clock Tower
-Digimon World 2003
-Alundra 1+2
-Castlevania Symphony of the Night
One of my greatest finds was finding another copy of Digimon World for 3 in one of my local Cash Encounter pawn shops and selling it for 10 times that a few days later.
What's next for me now are these:
-Tombi 1+2
-Clock Tower
-Digimon World 2003
-Alundra 1+2
-Castlevania Symphony of the Night
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
What the... the PAL cover for Suikoden is the original Japanese art?? EU > NA confirmed
On the other hand, that BoF III PAL cover is absolute rubbish. The NA one was generic but at least not eye-gougingly bad like this one, haha.
On the other hand, that BoF III PAL cover is absolute rubbish. The NA one was generic but at least not eye-gougingly bad like this one, haha.
sixteen-bit
Member
The PAL Suikoden 2 fixes some glitches from the NA VER as well.What the... the PAL cover for Suikoden is the original Japanese art?? EU > NA confirmed
On the other hand, that BoF III PAL cover is absolute rubbish. The NA one was generic but at least not eye-gougingly bad like this one, haha.
NormalFish
Banned
Yeah, PAL suiko 2 is probably definitive. I believe it's 50hz but that's not the biggest deal in an RPG.
entremet
Member
I hate the requirement to add text to your choices. I just want to make a list be done with it.
It's the reason I avoid most voting threads. Too lazy.
Not everything deserves reading or deserves to be read. I get the premise, to engender discussion. But I've discussed gen 5 ad nauseam already.
NormalFish
Banned
I just frankly can't make a list like that. I mean, I could go through and list the games that I think are best, or I could go through and list the games I've enjoyed the most over the years, or list the games I'm enjoying most at that specific time. Unfortunately none of those things really appeal to me as an exercise, so I don't even get to the discussion part lol.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
You need to make one comment on one item, that's the only requirement. Geez...
DeuceGamer
Member
Anyone played Strider 2? Curious if there are any impressions on it and if it's worth picking up. Online reviews seem to be mixed to good, but it's apparently short. Is it worth picking up?
PumpkinSpice
Banned
It's pretty fun. I never liked to play on any difficult mode, just turned everything to easy and ran through slashing everything. Always had a good time with it, and yeah it's short, you could beat it in an evening no problem unless you want to make it hard.
Ebay price seems kinda dumb but it's $5 on PSN.
Just remember Strider 1 disc is Strider 2, and Strider 2 disc is Strider 1. ¯\_(ツ
_/¯sixteen-bit
Member
It's pretty fun. I never liked to play on any difficult mode, just turned everything to easy and ran through slashing everything. Always had a good time with it, and yeah it's short, you could beat it in an evening no problem unless you want to make it hard.
Ebay price seems kinda dumb but it's $5 on PSN.
Just remember Strider 1 disc is Strider 2, and Strider 2 disc is Strider 1. ¯\_(ツ
lol
they fixed that on the PSN release too.
DeuceGamer
Member
It's pretty fun. I never liked to play on any difficult mode, just turned everything to easy and ran through slashing everything. Always had a good time with it, and yeah it's short, you could beat it in an evening no problem unless you want to make it hard.
Ebay price seems kinda dumb but it's $5 on PSN.
Just remember Strider 1 disc is Strider 2, and Strider 2 disc is Strider 1. ¯\_(ツ
Thanks for the info.
Yea, prices are kinda high for a physical copy, but I'd really like to own it physically. I was able to get it for a bit cheaper than eBay so I went ahead and snagged it. Thanks again.
sixteen-bit
Member
Does anyone know if the arcade version of Strider 2 was 60fps?
ExitPlanetDust
Member
I want to say no. But I'm not sure without sitting in front of it again. The slowdown is missing, but I'm pretty sure both games run at 30fps. Even the horrible load times are present between level sections in the arcade version.
It's a great arcade game. Longer than the original Strider arcade title. The complaints come from credit feeders who continue their way through the game without properly learning the mechanics to get good at it.
Treat it like a shmup and never continue when you die. It will become one of the most satisfying hack n' slash action platformers you have ever played.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Sorta. Disc 1 on PSN is Strider 1. If you just boot the game it launches into Strider 1.
It's the more authentic experience. "Wait, I thought I bought Strider 2?"
sixteen-bit
Member
Questionable Regina peril vids incoming?
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