sixteen-bit
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Wow I didn't know story of thor / beyond oasis was planned to be a snes game originally
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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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Have you try Thunder Force 3? It's one of the easier shumps, though it has tricky parts.
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Really? Where did you hear that?
Yeah I have it. I think it's challenging, but not as hard as Lightning Force. I had trouble beating that game even with the 99 live cheat haha.
You and me both
Wow, didnt know this either. Where did you learn it?
sixteen-bit
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Artist Hitoshi Ariga posted some obscure stuff on twitter and tumblr user videogamedensetsu has been compiling it.
http://videogamesdensetsu.tumblr.co...he-story-of-thor-ストーリー-オブ-トア-aka-beyond-oasis
Oh damn, I missed the nomination period? Stupid time zones Totally would've nominated Sub-Terrania, too.
Totally would've nominated Sub-Terrania, too.You didn't miss anything, it was just me speculating on the advantages of the other console, having never really owned one until this century (ie. probably grossly misinformed). Don't worry though, I was still heavily in favour of the MDI now really wonder what system wars-y stuff that got edited out
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I know right? $11.99 is still overpriced.damnest thing!
Damn, i'd want to play Devilish or McDonalds... decisions decisions. That being said, yeah for Biohazard!
if you don't care and just want to play, use the plasmaFuck, this thread has me wanting to buy MD carts again. Damn you all.
And also investigating the best ways of getting the MD hooked up to a plasma. It's not going to be cheap, I don't think
want a cheap solution? get a CRT for $10 on Craigslist
Agreed on the CRT. If you don't have room for a CRT the S-video mod might be an option. HD Retrovision is also making standard definition component cables for Genesis (and SNES) but they are not for sale to the general public yet. Kickstarter backers have received them. Check to make sure your plasma accepts 240p first though.
Completely owned lol. After reading your banter about Altered Beast now go on in several different retro threads, this post just took the cake. Well played sir!
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Yep! I'm picking up a 32" CRT this weekend to replace my 20". Only $5.
Ooh, if they're making them for MD1 I'd definitely be interested. Interesting to read about that test too, will have to give it a whirl. Pretty sure mine does though, it's a fairly decent Pana Viera.
Yep, they're available for the Model 1.
I *just* subbed to their newsletter and got an email directly from them that there was a new announcement on their "Google group", and I missed out on receiving it via email by about 2 seconds.
Don't know exactly what their Google group is, but I guess this means these cables will hit production soon. Nice.
davidwhangchoi
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i just ordered Biohazrd battle late last night. pretty damn excited.
The email said the first batch will be available via their website on July 3 at 4:30pm central. Genesis cable is $44 + $5 for Genesis 1 adapter.
Been working away at Shining Force over the past few weeks. I've heard of the series but have never gotten a chance to really sink enough time into them. Really enjoying it so far besides some minor quibbles like lack of item descriptions. It can be quite difficult as well in some instances; I've definitely replayed a few battles. Anyone have any favourites in the franchise? I take it I should play Shining Force CD next. Cheers.
I haven't played any of the other ones, but I have played through the first one a few times, enough that I am able to get through the Japanese cart I have now.
The upside to losing battles is you do keep the experience you earn. Mostly you have to learn which enemies to take out first and which of your characters are expendable enough to distract/take hits from the more powerful enemies.
My protip is to make sure to talk to everyone and read all the signs in the towns or else you will miss out on a couple of characters. Also there are some characters that seem pretty useless until you level them up enough so they can be promoted.
The upside to losing battles is you do keep the experience you earn. Mostly you have to learn which enemies to take out first and which of your characters are expendable enough to distract/take hits from the more powerful enemies.
My protip is to make sure to talk to everyone and read all the signs in the towns or else you will miss out on a couple of characters. Also there are some characters that seem pretty useless until you level them up enough so they can be promoted.
Yeah, I got on there this morning and checked it out. Regardless of whether my TV supports 240P or not, I'm still going to get an MD1 cable and converter. Can't afford to not have that even if it sits there and does nothing.
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I didn't vote for it because I wanted to see a shooter win, but I would have been fine with X-Men 2.
davidwhangchoi
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i will eventually get that game too.
question: is Rocket Knight Adventure good? and what is a decent price to shoot for?
Is it good? No. Its freaking amazing!
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Yes they have & Lol I thought I was the only one that says boo-urns.
Brah, please. Pick that up asap. OST is worth the price alone. $15 loose $30 complete.
After the Altered Beast pack-in, this was the first game I had for the Genesis back in 1989. And now 27 years later, it is mine again, complete with a 28 (!) page manual. Not really looking foward to putting in 30 character passwords, so I'll be sticking with the simple but still fun arcade mode for now.
davidwhangchoi
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Its one of the best action-platformers in existence with a Gradius homage, and a stellar soundtrack.
Anyone got a "go to" repro place for Genesis stuff? Only repro i'd want is Monster World IV. Pulseman and Battle Mania 2...i'd want the actual carts.
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You'd think with all the free disposable income you could buy yourself a phone with a camera released in the last five years.
Finally picked up the final installment of the greatest beat-'em-up series ever.
And here's how the ol' Genesis collection is looking these days (with special appearance by my paltry Game Boy collection).
This is amazing, congrats!
Nice, we should see if we could get it in as a monthly game eventually, really great game which would be fun to talk about!
I have gotten most of mine from Fan Brew Games, but it doesn't look like he has MW IV. I've ordered from Radd Repro before and haven't had any issues:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/252316...search_query=monsterworld iv&ref=sr_gallery_8
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Dude, come on.
I have a Mega Turrican that I got pretty cheap, but the side of the box is faded to the point where it looks pink.
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It's a nice looking collection (probably, if I could actually see it) but what's the point in sharing if you're not giving any fucks on the pic.
That's nothing - I've seen a few Japanese spines that are bone white due to sunfade.
Assuming you have the right codes to boot respective games I believe that should be fine based on what I've read.
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Taking this spot so I can put the nominees on the top of the page.
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I know some people do not like Price Charting. If thats the overall consensus then I'll remove it. I figure at a quick glance we can get an idea on pricing.