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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe

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Slermy

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AmyS said:
No problem!

Look what I found in EGM #28 - Nov. 1991:

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I never knew the Galaxy Force ship could appear!
 
MrCunningham

MrCunningham

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Sixfortyfive said:
The ability to choose instrumental BGM was Sonic R's one saving grace.
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Actually, I didn't mind the instrumental music at all. But the lyrics were just too much for me. Travelers Tales did also make a nice engine for Sonic R. The pop-in was still pretty bad, but their touted 12 layers of transparency to mask it was an interesting trick on that console. But Travelers Tales was always one of those developers that showcased a lot of technical prowess in their games, even if some of their games were kind of average. Mickey Mania looks amazing on the Genesis/ Sega CD and even Toy Story was really impressive on a technical level.
 
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Chao

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So uh, I've been reading through this thread and discovered this thing called EVERDRIVE. I purchased a Japanese Mega Drive recently, and I'm not sure if there were incompatibilities between regions when it comes to cartridge shape.

If I get one of these things, should I look for an specific Japanese compatible cartridge our something like that?

Also, best place to buy it?
 
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pmj

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Pier Solar ready to ship, and the OST back on sale! More money to spend!

I hope I did the order combination checkout with address thingy correctly...

Edit: Actually, now that I re-read that email, I suppose it doesn't say that the game is ready to ship, just that "one or more pre-orders" are ready to ship, and I did have the strategy guide on order as well.

Does anyone know if it's finally time?
 
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dodgeme

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pmj said:
Pier Solar ready to ship, and the OST back on sale! More money to spend!

I hope I did the order combination checkout with address thingy correctly...

Edit: Actually, now that I re-read that email, I suppose it doesn't say that the game is ready to ship, just that "one or more pre-orders" are ready to ship, and I did have the strategy guide on order as well.

Does anyone know if it's finally time?
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I think this is the time, if how I read it was correct it did say one or more pre orders was ready to ship and they needed our addresses.

It's been a long wait but they have my information finally, cannot wait to finally get my hands on this reprint.

I decided to continue supporting them and I also went ahead and purchased Sacred Line. It's nice to see new games getting released for our old consoles.
 
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pmj

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Looking at my two Pier Solar-related orders, it seems the game and the OST are about to be shipped, but the strategy guide is not.

And yikes at that Sacred Line game. I also like supporting my old console, but that looks looks terrible.
 
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stewy

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I was stupid enough to ask for a new password on my WM account. Apparently the email's been sent. Wonder where it ended up...
 
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Khaz

Member
pmj said:
Pier Solar ready to ship, and the OST back on sale! More money to spend!
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I'm torn on that OST. I want the special disc to play in the Mega CD, and having it pressed with a box is cool, but on the other hand it's $35! and it comes with three other discs which I don't care for at all. Decisions, decisions...
 
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pmj

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Khaz said:
I'm torn on that OST. I want the special disc to play in the Mega CD, and having it pressed with a box is cool, but on the other hand it's $35! and it comes with three other discs which I don't care for at all. Decisions, decisions...
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I know it's not exactly good value, but since I already spent 80 dollars on this thing, I basically had to. I realize that that doesn't make any sense.
 
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ZealousD

Makes world leading predictions like "The sun will rise tomorrow"
Chao said:
So uh, I've been reading through this thread and discovered this thing called EVERDRIVE. I purchased a Japanese Mega Drive recently, and I'm not sure if there were incompatibilities between regions when it comes to cartridge shape.

If I get one of these things, should I look for an specific Japanese compatible cartridge our something like that?

Also, best place to buy it?
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Everdrives are region free. You can buy the board by itself and stick it into an empty shell of a Japanese Mega Drive game I believe?

I generally buy mine through Stone Age Gamer.
 
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Khaz

Member
Stone Age cartridges have a region-free shape, but their store is just really expensive imo. But they do make good looking products.
 
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stewy

Member
I can't believe we're so close to getting our reprints of Pier Solar.

And I totally splurged on the other game and the OST.
 
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Hubbl3

Unconfirmed Member
stewy said:
I can't believe we're so close to getting our reprints of Pier Solar.

And I totally splurged on the other game and the OST.
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Same here! I placed my preorder on December 12th, 2012. After waiting 2+ years, I wanted to get everything I could while it was in stock!

Now I'm just waiting on the strategy guide and Dreamcast version to ship! Here's to probably another 2 years of waiting, haha
 
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ZealousD

Makes world leading predictions like "The sun will rise tomorrow"
Khaz said:
Stone Age cartridges have a region-free shape, but their store is just really expensive imo. But they do make good looking products.
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It's the same price for board only as anywhere else right? You only pay the premium if you want custom work done?
 
PAULINK

PAULINK

I microwave steaks.
My sega nomad is no more :( I think one drop may have killed it. Looking to get a Sega Genesis modded with S video very soon though. For those of you that have them, Do you $80 a good price for one?
 
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theSlacker

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Guess I should get the soundtrack. Was planinig on just burning the enhanced music CD since when I originally ordered it was out of print, but whatever.
Should be free with how long the wait has been imo...

Also to people wanting a discount on their order, there is a coupon code for 5% off that you can find just by googling it. I kinda wish I didn't blow a ton of money on amiibo this month or I would get more copies of this game. I'm sure it's something that will sell for a lot in the future, but I'm no scalper.
 
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Peagles

Member
theSlacker said:
Guess I should get the soundtrack. Was planinig on just burning the enhanced music CD since when I originally ordered it was out of print, but whatever.
Should be free with how long the wait has been imo...

Also to people wanting a discount on their order, there is a coupon code for 5% off that you can find just by googling it. I kinda wish I didn't blow a ton of money on amiibo this month or I would get more copies of this game. I'm sure it's something that will sell for a lot in the future, but I'm no scalper.
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Shiiit I really needed this but I already ordered.
 
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theSlacker

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Peagles said:
Shiiit I really needed this but I already ordered.
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Yeah, I wasn't about to cancel my entire order and redo it for the discount. Even though they still have the game in stock for preorder. Thought about it, but not worth me messing it up after waiting this long for the game. Still took off a dollar or so from the soundtrack price that I just ordered.
 
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Peagles

Member
theSlacker said:
Yeah, I wasn't about to cancel my entire order and redo it for the discount. Even though they still have the game in stock for preorder. Thought about it, but not worth me messing it up after waiting this long for the game. Still took off a dollar or so from the soundtrack price that I just ordered.
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Oh I mean I added some OSTs and the other game so it could have given me a good discount, but ah well.
 
PAULINK

PAULINK

I microwave steaks.
ViperVisor said:
I got a nice deal on ebay Feb of last year

50+15 shipping Model 2 S-Video & Stereo jack Mod with hookups and 2 controllers.
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that is quite a good deal! I'm looking to get a model one modded with S video and stereo hook ups, the only miff is it doesn't come with a damn power brick so I gotta buy one separate.

After playing my nomad with S video I am convinced this is something I cannot live without lol.
 
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theSlacker

Member
Peagles said:
Oh I mean I added some OSTs and the other game so it could have given me a good discount, but ah well.
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Ah I see. That sucks. A good thing to do is always make sure to just google for coupons for any site that has a space for them. I'm kinda mad I didn't do it with my original order years ago from them.

stewy said:
Generation 16 - Episode 015 is now live! Hope you all check it out and enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlQ86N8zmLY
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Can't believe I missed this post. Nice long episode too.

You ever think about how long it is going to take to get through them all, and how mad we will be if you don't finish? >:c
 
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stewy

Member
theSlacker said:
Can't believe I missed this post. Nice long episode too.

You ever think about how long it is going to take to get through them all, and how mad we will be if you don't finish? >:c
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I figure someday I'll retire and be able do this full time :) I've completed 1988-1990 (well, I have one month left to go in 1990). I just need to get through 1991-approximately 1994, then the stragglers in the late 90s.

I'll be about 90 if and when I ever finish.
 
IrishNinja

IrishNinja

Member
damn, new ToeJam & Earl kickstarter, WM confirms ive got 2 new genesis games coming (Pier Solar reprint & Sacred Line), plus a new generation-16?

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Gunstarheroes

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So, the Sega CD has some really interesting sports titles on it. I had no idea NBA Hangtime 95 was:

A. Not anything like Midway's NBA Hangtime and
B. Exclusive to the Sega CD. It looks pretty impressive for the time too.

Also NFL Trivia may be one of the worst things i've played in my life.
 
MrCunningham

MrCunningham

Member
Gunstarheroes said:
So, the Sega CD has some really interesting sports titles on it. I had no idea NBA Hangtime 95 was:

A. Not anything like Midway's NBA Hangtime and
B. Exclusive to the Sega CD. It looks pretty impressive for the time too.

Also NFL Trivia may be one of the worst things i've played in my life.
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I almost forgot about that version of NBA Hangtime. It was kind of interesting with the mode 7 like 3D perspective and the scaling sprites. There is also a pretty respectable port of NBA Jam on the system too... but you probably know that.

This also reminds me of the Sega CD game 'Bouncers'... does anybody remember that? It was a game where you control cartoonish looking basket ball characters arms and legs and and have to bounce them in the other players net. I always liked the concept, but it was still a terrible game in execution.
 
entremet

entremet

Member
I've been playing Alien Soldier on the Wii VC. Carts go for ridiculous prices so fuck that.

Man, what crazy game. Really pushing the Mega Drive to the max.
 
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