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[georgetheplushie]

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.

Speaking of which, my copy just arrived today. The first physical Mega Drive/Genesis game I've ever bought (got to start somewhere, right?).

Today, I also picked up a Model 1 Genesis, Contra Hard Corps, Sonic & Knuckles, and Shadow Dancer. Now I need a Game Genie, so I can actually play Alien Soldier.

 

[Quaz51]

Genesis games are 320x224. A few games are "low-res" 256x224
List of low-res Genesis games:

Bart's Nightmare
Krusty's Super Fun House
Megaman the Wiley Wars
Midnight Resistance
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Monster World 4
New Zealand Story
Pat Riley Basketball
Road Rash
Saturday Night Slam Masters
Scooby Doo
Shadow of the Beast 2
Shining on the Darkness
Shining Force
Shining Force 2
Snake Rattle and Roll
Snow Bros.
Sol Deace
Splatterhouse 3
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Street Fighter 2’:champion edition
Super Street Fighter 2:The new challengers
Super Monaco GP
Super Volleyball
Super Battleship
Super Battletank
Sunset Riders
Virtual Bart
Wonder Boy in Monster World



Do you know others low-res games? (maybe japanese games)

 

[BocoDragon]

Speaking of which, my copy just arrived today. The first physical Mega Drive/Genesis game I've ever bought (got to start somewhere, right?).

That's quite a place to start! wow.

 

[entremet]

Speaking of which, my copy just arrived today. The first physical Mega Drive/Genesis game I've ever bought (got to start somewhere, right?).



Today, I also picked up a Model 1 Genesis, Contra Hard Corps, Sonic & Knuckles, and Shadow Dancer. Now I need a Game Genie, so I can actually play Alien Soldier.

How much that copy set you back?

 

[Bar81]

Speaking of which, my copy just arrived today. The first physical Mega Drive/Genesis game I've ever bought (got to start somewhere, right?).



Today, I also picked up a Model 1 Genesis, Contra Hard Corps, Sonic & Knuckles, and Shadow Dancer. Now I need a Game Genie, so I can actually play Alien Soldier.

i think you still have to enter codes with the Game Genie. See if you can find a Magic Key III or Nitro Adapter; they are better options.

 

[Timu]

Genesis games are 320x224. A few games are "low-res" 256x224
List of low-res Genesis games:

Bart's Nightmare
Krusty's Super Fun House
Megaman the Wiley Wars
Midnight Resistance
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Monster World 4
New Zealand Story
Pat Riley Basketball
Road Rash
Saturday Night Slam Masters
Scooby Doo
Shadow of the Beast 2
Shining on the Darkness
Shining Force
Shining Force 2
Snake Rattle and Roll
Snow Bros.
Sol Deace
Splatterhouse 3
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Street Fighter 2’:champion edition
Super Street Fighter 2:The new challengers
Super Monaco GP
Super Volleyball
Super Battleship
Super Battletank
Sunset Riders
Virtual Bart
Wonder Boy in Monster World



Do you know others low-res games? (maybe japanese games)

Had no idea the Genesis version of Sunset Riders was at that res along with all The Simpsons games on that system.

 

[georgetheplushie]

How much that copy set you back?

$155 US, which is about the going rate for a CIB Japanese copy last I checked.

 

[Kysuke]

I prefer Streets of Rage 1's ending theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAHye2Vj7EE

My Little Baby is one of my all time favorite video game songs.

yeah agreed.

I also thought it had the best opening for the beat em up series. it was the first time as a kid i actually cared about the story lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpjEPXkwb2s

 

[Mzo]

Finally found Quackshot at a garage sale and played through it. This game is really good!

Went to Irishninja's place and messed around with the Mega Everdrive. Now I want that goddamned Sailor Moon beat-'em-up and of course it's expensive.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Now I want that goddamned Sailor Moon beat-'em-up and of course it's expensive.

I have the second one on SFC because it has co-op.
TBH, it's not very good; I just like the license.

I wish the arcade beltscroller by Gazelle got a home port to like, PS1 or Saturn. I'd totally buy that in a heartbeat.

 

[entremet]

$155 US, which is about the going rate for a CIB Japanese copy last I checked.

Yeah. I'm fine with my VC version lol. Cart looks nice.

Finally found Quackshot at a garage sale and played through it. This game is really good!

Went to Irishninja's place and messed around with the Mega Everdrive. Now I want that goddamned Sailor Moon beat-'em-up and of course it's expensive.

It is, right?

I remember renting, but the rental cart was defective since it didn't output sound. Very strange.

 

[Mzo]

I have the second one on SFC because it has co-op.
TBH, it's not very good; I just like the license.

Same. I feel you, bro.

I wish the arcade beltscroller by Gazelle got a home port to like, PS1 or Saturn. I'd totally buy that in a heartbeat.

Yeah I just went through this on MAME not too long ago. Those huge Arabian Fight-style animations for supers are the shit, sonnnn.

 

[lazygecko]

The soundtrack for the unreleased Genesis version of Ninja Gaiden is quite interesting and different. First, it seems to almost exclusively use the PSG for drums, freeing up the 6 FM channels for everything else. The opening theme is quite long by old VGM standards. And Round 2 has a swanky-ass saxophone lead

 

[Timu]

I wish the arcade beltscroller by Gazelle got a home port to like, PS1 or Saturn. I'd totally buy that in a heartbeat.

Best, Sailor Moon game, ever.

 

[Version 3.0]

Somehow I'd never played Rocket Knight Adventures in the last 20 years. Now I have. What a great game!

 

[sixteen-bit]

Somehow I'd never played Rocket Knight Adventures in the last 20 years. Now I have. What a great game!

Incredible title. I'm saddened none of the sequels achieved the heights of the first game.

 

[theSlacker]

Incredible title. I'm saddened none of the sequels achieved the heights of the first game.

When I was young I liked the second Genesis game more then the first one. I was a fool.

 

[Lettuce]

Pick ups from the last week.....

I am almost done with the games i want to get now just a handful left!

 

[ElTopo]

Speaking of which, my copy just arrived today. The first physical Mega Drive/Genesis game I've ever bought (got to start somewhere, right?).



Today, I also picked up a Model 1 Genesis, Contra Hard Corps, Sonic & Knuckles, and Shadow Dancer. Now I need a Game Genie, so I can actually play Alien Soldier.

"Upon this rock I will build my church."

 

[Peltz]

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.

Agreed. I wish more games were just insane boss fight after boss fight. It really had gorgeous sprites too.

I wish I it came out on a real cart in the US.

 

[Mzo]

Digital only screwing us way back when on the Sega Channel.

 

[Shadow Hog]

Digital only screwing us way back when on the Sega Channel.

And yet people still want a digital-only future.

 

[Peagles]

And yet people still want a digital-only future.

I kinda do so I can stop collecting :/

 

[s_mirage]

The soundtrack for the unreleased Genesis version of Ninja Gaiden is quite interesting and different. First, it seems to almost exclusively use the PSG for drums, freeing up the 6 FM channels for everything else. The opening theme is quite long by old VGM standards. And Round 2 has a swanky-ass saxophone lead

Hmm, it might just be me but the patches in those sound familiar. I can't put my finger on where from though.

 

[bengraven]

It is bad that I love the music on Genesis more than SNES?

Yes, SNES had much better, quality sound - top notch in every way, but there's something charming and identifiable GENESIS about those old games.

The tinny dance beats of Streets of Rage, the slow funk "POCK" sounds of Kid Chameleon...actually "POCK" was a sound I found in a lot of old games - the default punching noise I think. I remember Tyrants, during building phases, that was all you heard as your cavemen built a tower: "POCKPOCKPOCKPOCK".

 

[sixteen-bit]

Look, I'm not sayin' SNES sounds like shit, I'm just sayin' it don't got that FM

 

[Timu]

I always felt that Genesis games had better music...

 

[lazygecko]

It is bad that I love the music on Genesis more than SNES?

Yes, SNES had much better, quality sound - top notch in every way, but there's something charming and identifiable GENESIS about those old games.

The tinny dance beats of Streets of Rage, the slow funk "POCK" sounds of Kid Chameleon...actually "POCK" was a sound I found in a lot of old games - the default punching noise I think. I remember Tyrants, during building phases, that was all you heard as your cavemen built a tower: "POCKPOCKPOCKPOCK".

SNES is far, far from top notch in every way and has plenty of problems of its own, arguably even worse problems than the Genesis with how common it is with badly tuned samples, and tuning is a pretty fundamental thing you ought to get right in music. Feels kind of ironic really that on average people will say SNES sounds better, but the more musically trained you are the less you like it when everything starts sounding out of tune.

 

[D.Lo]

SNES is far, far from top notch in every way and has plenty of problems of its own, arguably even worse problems than the Genesis with how common it is with badly tuned samples, and tuning is a pretty fundamental thing you ought to get right in music. Feels kind of ironic really that on average people will say SNES sounds better, but the more musically trained you are the less you like it when everything starts sounding out of tune.

Both have some garbage soundtracks, both have some killer soundtracks.

Leave it at that.

On a related note I've been playing lots of Mark III games with FM module support. Makes the Master System sound like a Mega Drive!

 

[Phediuk]

Have SNES/Genesis debates ever led to anything other than reductive narratives and sweeping generalizations?

I swear this happens every time the topic comes up.

 

[Peagles]

Pier Solar shipped!

 

[stewy]

I can't believe it's finally happening!

 

[theSlacker]

I can't believe it's finally happening!

I still wouldn't be surprised if I receive a box that contains another delay apology instead of a game.

 

[Xbudz]

Don't forget to cup the balls.

That worked. Thanks.

 

[Peagles]

I still wouldn't be surprised if I receive a box that contains another delay apology instead of a game.

That would actually be amazing, lol.

Edit: Holy cow REPRINT_EP nearly sold out already!

 

[lazygecko]

Have SNES/Genesis debates ever led to anything other than reductive narratives and sweeping generalizations?

I swear this happens every time the topic comes up.

It's kind of hard not to sound reductionist without writing an essay's worth of information on how things work and why stuff sounds the way it does.

 

[Khaz]

Edit: Holy cow REPRINT_EP nearly sold out already!

The thirst is real in South America.

 

[IrishNinja]

nice pickups Lettuce, so many great games right there!

Digital only screwing us way back when on the Sega Channel.

hahaha damn

Pier Solar shipped!

like a year and a half later...god, now to wait on this & Sacred Line!
reminds me, i need to go see whatever the new Project Y news was

 

[Version 3.0]

Have SNES/Genesis debates ever led to anything other than reductive narratives and sweeping generalizations?

I swear this happens every time the topic comes up.

So be it, but this thread is about the Genesis, not SNES vs Genesis. GAF has those from time to time, and they're entertaining, but this isn't the place for it.

 

[Gunstarheroes]

That would actually be amazing, lol.

Edit: Holy cow REPRINT_EP nearly sold out already!

I actually reminded myself with all this buzz to buy the OST. I've always wanted to use the Sega CD added-soundtrack, as i thought the tech was awesome.

 

[IrishNinja]

yeah, i was just gonna burn the OST and use that laser print image thing they circulated a while back...i did consider the guide, though. 200 color pages is nice but dunno how much ill like the game, haha

also, no update on Project Y yet...hooray

 

[Teknoman]

So...dreamcast...now?

 

[XGoldenboyX]

yeah, i was just gonna burn the OST and use that laser print image thing they circulated a while back...i did consider the guide, though. 200 color pages is nice but dunno how much ill like the game, haha

also, no update on Project Y yet...hooray

But there is, We just released it ; )

Here is a Direct Youtube Link !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iR8wwBhYPM


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watermelong...49863861747959


ENJOY!

 

[Gunstarheroes]

ENJOY!

Man, everytime i get annoyed with the lack of info, you drip feed us this and my hype shoots right back up.

 

[XGoldenboyX]

Man, everytime i get annoyed with the lack of info, you drip feed us this and my hype shoots right back up.

: )

 

[Peagles]

: )

Will Project Y or N ever be available to order for those who missed it? I had no clue what the whole gems thing was about until it was way too late.

 

[Mzo]

Looks pretty good. I love beat-'em-ups.

Let me know when I can just buy it using regular human money.

 

[entremet]

I always felt that Genesis games had better music...

There's a lot bias in the gaming press about the Genesis's capabilities. I guess most of these writers were Nintendo fans.

Looking back though the Genesis was a marvel of engineering for the time--ultra crisp RGB native output still amongst the best after all these years, 68k processor that was pushed for nearly a decade, and great sound chip and sound capabilities.

I loved both systems, but Genesis seemed to be more future proof looking back.

 

[XGoldenboyX]

Will Project Y or N ever be available to order for those who missed it? I had no clue what the whole gems thing was about until it was way too late.

Yes eventually !

 

[StevieWhite]

Pier Solar shipped!

Don't regret playing through it, but it is VERY much a fan production. Beautiful, but unfortunately unremarkable.