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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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baphomet
Member
Just finished my first play through. Not happy with the score and have a few ideas to get it higher I'm going to try.
Thankfully its nice and short.
Edit- also be aware that it doesn't show your score after you beat it. You may want to snap a picture with one hit left on the final boss or something. He awards 50,000 points right before it fades to black.
Thankfully its nice and short.
Edit- also be aware that it doesn't show your score after you beat it. You may want to snap a picture with one hit left on the final boss or something. He awards 50,000 points right before it fades to black.
Random question: anyone else a fan of The Haunting: Starring Polterguy? It's one of the most unique games of its time and a really fun horror game that fits right alongside the Genesis Splatterhouse games, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and Castlevania Bloodlines.
(I'm not a big fan of Continue? But they're more subduded in this older video and they're not screaming and playing it up such as in recent videos)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L09Ogzkd2ik
It's one of my favorite games but I've never beaten it.
(I'm not a big fan of Continue? But they're more subduded in this older video and they're not screaming and playing it up such as in recent videos)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L09Ogzkd2ik
It's one of my favorite games but I've never beaten it.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Always loved my Megadrive. Packed away all my retro consoles and run all the games through emulators on OUYA now. Needed to make space and I simply wasn't playing them enough.
Christ thought Strider was fucking hard. I seriously don't remember it being that hard. Played it originally back in like 1992 or something. I remember buying it with my grandma from Toyworld in Richmond (Melbourne, AUS) and taking it back to her place where my Megadrive was set up and played the fuck out of it until the wee hours of the morning.
Basically hadn't played it again since 92. Tried playing it again late last year before packing it away and HO LEE FUCK it was hard.
Christ thought Strider was fucking hard. I seriously don't remember it being that hard. Played it originally back in like 1992 or something. I remember buying it with my grandma from Toyworld in Richmond (Melbourne, AUS) and taking it back to her place where my Megadrive was set up and played the fuck out of it until the wee hours of the morning.
Basically hadn't played it again since 92. Tried playing it again late last year before packing it away and HO LEE FUCK it was hard.
IrishNinja
Member
in a battle of who's more 90's, Polterguy would fight ToeJam to the bone
PS strider's difficulty is tied directly to how unashamed you are of using a rapid fire stick
PS strider's difficulty is tied directly to how unashamed you are of using a rapid fire stick
I liked it a lot, back then. Short but funny. I remember hating the "underworld" part though.
Yeah, I couldn't sleep so I decided to replay it. Gorier then I remember. A lot of really gory images that sometimes rival Splatterhouse. I didn't see the hanging naked corpse with a garbage bag on its head though. But I did catch The Shining reference this time.
The only problems with it are the sometimes questionable A.I. (but this is 1993 so this is forgivable) and a really dumb and retarded final boss. I had to look up how to beat the boss and basically you have to cheese it. Dumb.
For some reason I never knew that you had access to special items. The Ecto-Cooler one is extremely helpful, whereas the anti-dog one feels pretty worthless. My favorite one is the zombie-possession.
The only problems with it are the sometimes questionable A.I. (but this is 1993 so this is forgivable) and a really dumb and retarded final boss. I had to look up how to beat the boss and basically you have to cheese it. Dumb.
For some reason I never knew that you had access to special items. The Ecto-Cooler one is extremely helpful, whereas the anti-dog one feels pretty worthless. My favorite one is the zombie-possession.
Polioliolio
Member
Huge fan! It's near top on my list of Genesis games I must own Box'n'manual.
Back when EA used to make cool games.
Definitely getting a hold of it before Halloween.
sixteen-bit
Member
is that a patch that will work on original hardware?
theSlacker
Member
Is there any reason to get one of those if you are planning on getting the Mega Everdrive at some point? Like do they add different save features that the Everdrive does not?
Looking at the description, doesnt seem like it.
thechristoph
Sir!
I must be missing something; I don't see in the description that you can use it as a backup save RAM for the Sega CD.
Features
128mbit (16mbyte) SDRAM.
80mbit (10mbyte) max ROM size.
Firmware update through SD card
Standard SD and micro SD card slots.
FAT / FAT16 / FAT32 are supported.
SD cards up to 32GB.
Instant loading (1-2 sec).
USB port for homebrew development and for future features.
In-game menu that allows access back to menu system without leaving the sofa.
Snapshot Saves.
Regular game battery back-up saves.
Genesis, Mega-drive, Sega Master System, and 32X games supported.
Hardware MEGAKEY.
CD BIOS loading.
CD RAM cart feature.
Cheats feature. Game Genie and Play-Action Replay format supported.
Built in audio playback. Currently WAV only is supported, but some other formats may be supported in future.
thechristoph
Sir!
Then indeed I missed something. 
Thanks.
Edit: The feature list doesn't mention that on the board-only version's page, that's what got me confused.
Thanks.Edit: The feature list doesn't mention that on the board-only version's page, that's what got me confused.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
Neat idea, it does look WAY better.
baphomet
Member
I think you'll be fine with any normal sized canonical tip. You're asking about actual solder aren't you. I think mine is like .32 or something. I'd have to look when I get home.
PixyJunket
Member
Does anybody have some Sega CD recommendations?
I have: Lunar: The Silver Star, Lunar: Eternal Blue and Popful Mail.
I already have marked to buy: Bari-Arm: Android Assault, Robo Alesete, Shining Force CD and Vay with "maybes" on Sol-Feace and Time Gal and an "LOL" on Keio Flying Squadron.
I have: Lunar: The Silver Star, Lunar: Eternal Blue and Popful Mail.
I already have marked to buy: Bari-Arm: Android Assault, Robo Alesete, Shining Force CD and Vay with "maybes" on Sol-Feace and Time Gal and an "LOL" on Keio Flying Squadron.
baphomet
Member
If you don't already have lords of thunder on turbo CD its a must.
If you don't have any of the Ecco games, I really like the Sega CD versions. They run much smoother, have great redbook audio and even a few (horribly compressed) cutscenes.
Soulstar is worth a grab as well. It's decently fun and pretty impressive from a technical point of view.
Soulstar is worth a grab as well. It's decently fun and pretty impressive from a technical point of view.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
It has the best version of Earthworm Jim. And there's always Final Fight CD. Spider-Man and Terminator are decent action games with awesome soundtracks. Lords of Thunder is another great shmup, but it seems to be expensive these days. Silpheed is fun little shooter that won't break your bank.
If you like Time Gal, there's always Road Avenger, which is better IMO.
PixyJunket
Member
It's on my PC-Engine watch list (and yeah, it's awesome).
I'm not really a fan of Echo, but SoulStar looks neat, thanks, I'll add that to my list.
BIg no to Earthworm Jim, but I'll check out the other stuff on YouTube when I get a chance to see how they play.
And yeah, I guess if I get Time Gal I can get Road Avenger, although I wanted Time Gal just for purely cheesecake factor.
IrishNinja
Member
man, i love sega-CD - past lunar, snatcher, sonic etc i'd recommend
Shining Force CD
Rise of the Dragon (ive yet to finish it though)
Robo Aleste
Wirehead (best FMV game!)
definitive version of Spider-Man, Batman Returns etc
EWJ & others nominated are great as well
Revenge of the Ninja is my personal favorite!
Shining Force CD
Rise of the Dragon (ive yet to finish it though)
Robo Aleste
Wirehead (best FMV game!)
definitive version of Spider-Man, Batman Returns etc
EWJ & others nominated are great as well
Revenge of the Ninja is my personal favorite!
sixteen-bit
Member
Neat Japan commercial for Shadow Dancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAs0xrEV1NE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAs0xrEV1NE
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Ooh, that's a good one. And it's cheap as poo, too.
Gunstarheroes
Member
Some of my favorites:
Wirehead (Irishninja knows whats up)
Eternal Champions CD (Good game when you're with friends)
Wolfchild
IrishNinja
Member
never played wolfchild, gotta look that one up!
also if you're really drunk/high Panic is a trip
also if you're really drunk/high Panic is a trip
Yeah actual solder. I ended up buying .25 I've already got an iron, so now to just wait for the fuse.
On Shadow Dancer: Red ninja suck!
I disagree. I like the additions to the first level but after that the additional content isn't that great and some of the audio cues are unnecessary. I'm being nitpicky but I'd still say the original Genesis version is superior.
Shadow Hog
Member
Technically, the best is the old Windows 95 version based on the Sega CD one - 256-color graphics instead of 61-at-best-color, so gradients are much nicer, plus the redbook audio soundtrack and extra bonuses of the Sega CD one. Only downside is, I doubt it runs well on 64-bit operating systems...
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Dat CD quality audio, tho. I used to drive around listening to the CD in my car's stereo like a true cool guy back in the day.
Dat thug lyfe. Lol
sixteen-bit
Member
I bought Ninja Warriors on Mega CD partially so I could bump Daddy Mulk on repeat on my commute.
You do miss the little animated loading screens though.
Also, I'm a bit late on this, but I just noticed the comments about Vapor Trail creeping up in price. I bought it less than three years ago complete for a third of what it is now for just the cart!
Shadow Hog
Member
Having played both versions, I'm not sure what loading screens you're talking about. Last I checked, the stage loading screens are just static images with bouncing text atop them - for every version, albeit the image in question changes from version to version.
I know there's the animation where Jim breathes really heavily on the Sega logo screen, but that's just rolled into the title screen of the Win 95 version.
Also, you can wear tons of silly hats, or even play as Hatman. Ergo it is the best version by default!
(And just to clarify, when I say the Windows 95 version, I mean the one with Big Bruty et al - not the cut down DOS version included in the Can o' Worms pack on Steam and GOG, which omits all of the Special Edition bonuses other than the redbook audio, as well as entirely leaving out Intestinal Distress. That does contain the only PC port of Earthworm Jim 2, though, so there's that. It's missing Lorenzen's Soil, but it's a competent port otherwise.)
Superblatt
Member
I strongly recommend picking up Ranger X. This was a late release, and Sega published title, in the system's life cycle, and was the only game ever made by the developer - GAU Entertainment. It's a mix between typical run and gun and action platformer. It is recognized by the few who have played it as having some of the very best graphics on the system, up there with Gunstar Heroes. Music is pretty different -- in a good way I think. It also has some very unique vector graphics to introduce each level. Ranger X barely even received review coverage at the time of release, so don't be surprised if you haven't played it before. You can still find a complete copy for $30-$35. Do not pass this up before it's the next Musha. I highly recommend it and am fairly certain it will be considered an over looked classic at some point in the near future.
sixteen-bit
Member
^Ranger X is tight. It's not the company 's only game though. They just changed their name. You can check their gameography here:
http://www.nex-ent.co.jp/contents/consumer.html
They actually handled that terrible PS3 port of Bayonetta, lol.
http://www.nex-ent.co.jp/contents/consumer.html
They actually handled that terrible PS3 port of Bayonetta, lol.
theSlacker
Member
Incoming price chart marking this exact day as the point when it goes from being affordable to over $100. You monster.
Superblatt
Member
Ha. It's been on the rise for months. Just sending a warning out there now.
Didn't know they made Crusader of Centy!
Ranger X was the very first game I picked up when I decided to pick up retro gaming again. Love the game as a kid. Don't forget to use the 6-button pad so you can control your vehicle with the XYZ buttons!
drhankmccoyphd
Member
I tried ranger x on wii vac, but for the life of me I couldn't get the controls down. Maybe it'll be easier itch a 6 pad.