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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
- Thread starter IrishNinja
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I've been wanting to delve into a game that I never really played much of.
Produced by Makoto Uchida of Golden Axe fame.
Any game where you can run down the street at 60mph as a normal character is a good game.
IrishNinja
Member
^nice pickups thomasos!
can we do polls? and i like it but i dig Mzo's ad reference a little better, heh
truth
can we do polls? and i like it but i dig Mzo's ad reference a little better, heh
truth
ResidentDante
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I've been wanting to delve into a game that I never really played much of.
Produced by Makoto Uchida of Golden Axe fame.
Great game! Played a lot of it one summer in the 90's with my dad. So much fun!
foobarry81
Member
Afaik every MD/Genny game that was released before 1992 should be region free. After 1992 it depends. Some are region free, many are region locked.
D.Lo
Member
Yep.
There are also a few early Japanese and US games that won't work on TMSS consoles, so no Model 2 consoles.
Incidentally, I just picked up Alien Storm (for MD), Shinobi 3 and Ranger X (these for the Genesis) today (even though I already had thought I won't buy any more retro this month). But it was a good deal, so.. gonna play Alien Storm! Also been wanting to get Shinobi 3 for a long time. Ranger X is a completely unknown game to me but it looks fun.
blast processed
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I agree with the rest, but let's not get crazy here.
sixteen-bit
Member
Ranger X is great. Total graphical showpiece. I hope you have a 6 button controller though, as the game controls much better with one. Hell, it'll improve the Shinobi 3 experience as well. Totally worth the investment.
I've noticed for a long time how the mainstream gaming media has an outright comical dismissal of the system.
blast processed
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Most of these "gaming journalists" are in the age range fro 20-25 so it seems typical that they would compile a list, really, of modern classics. From here on out this is what I expect.
These are the type of people that make these list.
These are the type of people that make these list.
I don't, but since I only have 1 controller and been meaning to get another one so I can actually play some MD with friends, looks like I'll be getting a 6-buttoner.
I prefer 3 over 2. 2 is still fun but it's a little too derivative of 1 but with some slightly worse execution. 3 at least does something a little different even if it doesn't quite reach the perfection of 1.
How I'd rank the Splatterhouse franchise:
1
3
Winpaku Grafiti
2
Reboot
How I'd rank the Splatterhouse franchise:
1
3
Winpaku Grafiti
2
Reboot
Shadow Hog
Member
I dunno, I'd like to think Bosman at least would have good respect for the classics. (At least, whichever ones he actually played.)Most of these "gaming journalists" are in the age range fro 20-25 so it seems typical that they would compile a list, really, of modern classics. From here on out this is what I expect.
These are the type of people that make these list.
Most of these "gaming journalists" are in the age range fro 20-25 so it seems typical that they would compile a list, really, of modern classics. From here on out this is what I expect.
These are the type of people that make these list.
This has been going on for way longer than when journalists of those ages were active. Classic example would be when I read a huge Contra retrospective in a magazine in the early 2000's (this was around when Shattered Soldier came out). Most of the pages were dedicated to Contra 3, with Hard Corps receiving little more than a mere footnote, and from what was written it was evident they had barely even spent any time with the game. And whenever you read some article about the Genesis or Genesis games in retro-related media online, they just have to throw in some back-handed compliment when describing it, without fail. I can't think of any other successful system that gets consistently treated this way.
sixteen-bit
Member
I could never get over the reused SoR sound effects in BO. I'm no stranger to asset reuse amongst games of that era ('sup Quintet), but it was just jarring there. I remember thinking, "Why does this monster sound like Donovan when he dies?"
Yuzo Koshiro reuses SFX across all Ancient-developed games since Revenge of Shinobi. They are great though so I don't mind. I just wish that the later games weren't so heavy on low fidelity PCM samples over FM-based effects. Beyond Oasis has some nice unique touches though, with echoes on the footsteps that changes depending on the environment you're in (you'll notice it's stereo when indoors).
Completely agree. It's disgusting.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
I noticed this too. Same with Phantasy Star IV and Shining Force, everyone raves about the SNES RPGs and barely ever mention those despite them being just as good as even the best SNES RPGs (sure the SNES had more RPGs, but when listing the best 16-bit ones the Genesis ones always get the shaft).
Cool! Beyond Oasis is a short game but very fun, one of my favourites 16-bit games ever. You're in for a treat.
cj_iwakura
Member
No, because the Sega CD has more than that going for it.
blast processed
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I like these
Sega CD Community Thread |OT| Welcome to the Next Level
Sega CD Community Thread |OT| The More you Play it, The Harder it Gets
Sega CD Community Thread |OT| Pretend it's a Game
cj_iwakura
Member
I appreciate that last one.
Shadow Hog
Member
I really don't understand why A) we're considering a separate Sega CD thread when this thread encapsulates all the Genesis add-ons just fine, and B) why the NES thread's monthly game thing is staying in that thread when the Saturn OT's attempt at that went with separate threads.
Just seems backwards to me...
Just seems backwards to me...
cj_iwakura
Member
Because it has more than enough content to warrant its own thread. I have way more SCD games than I do Genesis ones.
Shadow Hog
Member
And yet the 32X is still relegated to this one? It has several games worth talking about, obviously it should get its own thread as well.
This is a really stupid move, to be blunt. You're just going to splinter discussion.
This is a really stupid move, to be blunt. You're just going to splinter discussion.
cj_iwakura
Member
Well, no one's forcing you to use it.
No need to split it, should the PCE/TG16 guys split between HuCards and CD's, no because what's the point...
Shadow Hog
Member
I imagine somebody probably would pipe up, if I wanted to keep discussing Sega CD here.
blast processed
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I look at it this way. Either it will pull in more members keeping the discussion flowing. Or, it will be active at first, then slowly whittle away to nothing and conversation will end up back here. Either way I don't care, I'll go where the Sega talk is.
Not sure if anyone has posted about this already, but Good Will's online shop has some gems if you are willing to sift through it's pages.
Sadly, I can't take advantage myself because I'm outside the U.S...
Sadly, I can't take advantage myself because I'm outside the U.S...
theSlacker
Member
Yeah I agree with that first one. No real need to splinter off another thread that fits fine with this one. I genuinely like the Sega CD too, unlike the 32x, so it's not me thinking it doesn't deserve it's own thread, just that it works how the threads currently are.
We could however move the 32x to it's own space.
The dumpster.
cj_iwakura
Member
Right, there's no harm done IMO. At best it gets the SCD more attention. It'll be a good proving ground for recommendations.
Flizzzipper
Member
I've somehow acquired 48 Sega CD games throughout my life. I rock.
cj_iwakura
Member
I have around 21. My paper box ones are looking pretty beat up, but hey, I treasure my red box Night Trap.
Yeah. 2 was fun because its a good game, but 1 just felt more like they were focused on establishing the game. Havent played 3, Wanpaku, or the reboot yet.
I think with the NES one, it was meant to try and foster more actual game discussion and not just price talk...but on that note, the GB club has its own thread outside the GB collection thread.
I'm good either way to be honest (i'm hoping the Sega CD thread can pull some hidden gems outta the ether).
Shopgoodwill used to be awesome 2-3 years back. Now its full of shill bidders and people that pay waaaay too damn much for things.
I like the first one.
I'll see what other people think of these titles and will pick the one thats most popular.
Maybe show some pictures of Sonic CD, Snacther, and Night Trap for the opening post?
cj_iwakura
Member
The other essentials include Lunar, Dark Wizard, Popful Mail(Falcom!), Heart of the Alien(SCD exclusive sequel to Out of this World), and Road Avenger(seriously, the game is gorgeous).
cj_iwakura
Member
Not sure. Maybe PC? You could just watch it on youtube, playing it is intense, but it's really worth it for the visuals. I love the opening song, too. Heh, there's an urban legend on Sega-16: no one knows who wrote it.
Will I see, you agaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain
That opening gives me chills, I couldn't believe my eyes when I first played it. It's like a classic interactive 80s anime.
It's by the same studio that did Fist of the North Star. Funny how both of them cover the respective ends of the spectrum for Mad Max inspiration.
cj_iwakura
Member
My only gripe is that the final level is over way, way too fast. In a span of around 30 seconds you wipe out the entire rival gang.
Hell of a finale, though.
blast processed
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It was released on iOS back in 2011 as Road Blaster. It played pretty well, but unfortunately, it's been removed from the app store.
cj_iwakura
Member
Aw, I would've loved that. Did it have the US theme?
RoryDropkick
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The song was something else too.. I was surprised when I had played the JP version and the lyrics were in Japanese. The name of the group was J-WALK, and their singer apparently was bilingual.