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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
- Thread starter IrishNinja
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Streets of Rage could be a good, schlocky B-grade TV show/movie if done right. Altered Beast though, I don't know WTF anyone is thinking with that license. Might as well make an Out Run movie.
Jake, no worries, you're still aces in my book.
Flizzzipper
Member
I'm contemplating starting shining in the darkness. I don't have a physical copy and I already way blew my budget but I have it on steam and in the sonic genesis collection on ps3. Is the game all 3d dungeons like Phantasy Star dungeons?
Yup. It's actually one big dungeon, with multiple levels. You can enter/exit the dungeon and visit town, which allows you to buy/sell items, weapons and armour, as well as visit the tavern and castle for some dialogue pertaining to what your current mission is.
The game's fun, if a bit basic. There's no map function, so be prepared to bust out the graph paper, or download maps online. If you're just following a map online, be warned that you'll probably have to spend some time grinding. If you're exploring every nook and cranny, you'll usually be pretty well leveled for success.
Flizzzipper
Member
I think I'll fire it up tonight. I gotta admit I'm not a huge fan of the dungeons in Phantasy Star. I will def be downloading a map.
I was playing a bit of Batman Returns, that game has so many damn unavoidable cheap hits it's unbelievable. Batman is so damn sluggish too. Ugh. If I get good enough at the game I'll move over to the Sega CD version which adds somewhat fun car sections.
sixteen-bit
Member
Apparently they've staffed an environmental artist from Freedom Planet so i predict the levels will be spruced up
Armoured Priest
Member
So because of the misunderstanding about what month was what game and me thinking Shining in the Darkness was last month's game, I've now finished SitD. I did do it in less than a month total.
I'm using up the last of my vacation time this week, so I've been able to hunker down and really play last couple days.
I also did have to start over because I had put about 2 hours or so (the time it takes to start and get your party), and then messed up saving on the everdrive (forgot to reset). So I had to start over from the beginning.
I'm using up the last of my vacation time this week, so I've been able to hunker down and really play last couple days.
I also did have to start over because I had put about 2 hours or so (the time it takes to start and get your party), and then messed up saving on the everdrive (forgot to reset). So I had to start over from the beginning.
There is a spell that lets you see the part of the map you have explored though, so i am just using that at like every 20 steps or so. So far I have been constantly overleveled though, since i explore everything. Chests is so not worth it in this game
Congrats! I hope to join you in a few weeks as well. Cant rush through it, as its a bit to basic for that. We should definitely do Shining Force later!
Flizzzipper
Member
Congrats. I have a three day weekend coming up so I might plow through it. I've put a lot of time into it already. I'm at level 17 and have cleared the first two trials. For as much as I didn't like the dungeons in Phantasy Star 1 when I played though it, these aren't bothering me much. I have resorted to using maps after I got lost for about half an hour at first. It does show it's age but it's fine to play and grind away while I have some youtube playing.
I've beaten Shining Force, it's a great game. It's probably kind of pricey now days.
davidwhangchoi
Member
pop quiz:
Who is Elizabeth Bartley?
Who is Elizabeth Bartley?
Another clueless localization?
ResidentDante
Member
As long as you don't die, because it has a creepy ass game over screen!
Lol, could they rub it in any more?!
davidwhangchoi
Member
lol, i picked a random character from bloodlines =)
she's a vampire.
from the wiki:
Japanese Nameエリザベート･バートリー
Erizabēto Bātorī (Erzsébet Báthory)
apparently she was going to be in SOTN
Flizzzipper
Member
It never gets too difficult although some of the random one hit kill spells can be annoying later on. I used a map and still never had to grind any. Oh yeah, i beat the game already, lol. I'm actually really interested in playing a more modern dungeon crawler, I enjoyed this game quite a bit. I have Legend of Grimrock on steam, I should fire that thing up!
sixteen-bit
Member
Classic Gaming Quarterly's updated Genesis launch video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5s6EmNTmc8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5s6EmNTmc8
It never gets too difficult although some of the random one hit kill spells can be annoying later on. I used a map and still never had to grind any. Oh yeah, i beat the game already, lol. I'm actually really interested in playing a more modern dungeon crawler, I enjoyed this game quite a bit. I have Legend of Grimrock on steam, I should fire that thing up!
Congrats! I just completed the third trial cave. Been to Paris for four days so havent been playing during that time. I agree its fun, although a bit repetitive. Definitely interested in a more modern game in this genre as well, maybe i have to pick up one of the Etrian Odyssey-games.
IrishNinja
Member
yeah, congrats on that - i don't know how many others have finished Shining in the Darkness!
if you want a not-so-modern one, Shining: the Holy Ark is fantastic!
if you want a not-so-modern one, Shining: the Holy Ark is fantastic!
blast processed
Member
The best answer. Fantastic game!
Nice! I actually own it, but want to do the Shining-series in order now that Ive started with Darkness. So might get to it in like 5 years I guess.
Flizzzipper
Member
I don't think I can afford to play Saturn games. lol
My next one will probably be Shining Force CD. I'm either going to play through that or Lunar 2 over the Christmas holidays while I'm off work.
IrishNinja
Member
Shining Force CD is so good, loved that package
and if you're doing them in order, i forget exactly where but Darkness was the first released, but not the first chapter! i know CD comes between 1 & 2 (and is missing a japanese game gear title that really links them), while Ark should totally be done before III scenario 1.
and if you're doing them in order, i forget exactly where but Darkness was the first released, but not the first chapter! i know CD comes between 1 & 2 (and is missing a japanese game gear title that really links them), while Ark should totally be done before III scenario 1.
Armoured Priest
Member
It never gets too difficult although some of the random one hit kill spells can be annoying later on. I used a map and still never had to grind any. Oh yeah, i beat the game already, lol. I'm actually really interested in playing a more modern dungeon crawler, I enjoyed this game quite a bit. I have Legend of Grimrock on steam, I should fire that thing up!
Grimrock is pretty great, but its sequel is even better (if you have it).
Its a little different, though. Grimrock is a real-time combat dungeon crawler...like Eye of the Beholder was.
Shin Johnpv
Member
I stopped when the game made me
walk on the ceiling
Yeah, I was reading about it. My guess is that the translator had never heard of Bathory and had their best guess at a supposedly badly japanised English name. Bartley, smh
Shin Johnpv
Member
Sorry missed your post amongst the images.
IrishNinja
Member
aw man, i know it was tricky but you gotta get back to it...use the net if you gotta!
we got a "teaser" of a few seconds with no gameplay, and talk of a full trailer one day. there was drama cause fonzie lost the board to an airport or something but now i think it's okay & he's just back to, you know, never telling fans shit over the years.
if this turns out to be the greatest beat-em-up of all time i'm still never crowdfunding shit for them again, this lack of any communication is not okay.
Laevateinn
Member
I was going to start playing Shining the Holy Ark when I got home. Should I play SitD instead first? I've beaten it before.
Nice! Be sure to write down your thoughts in the Sega CD-thread.
Im probably just doing it in release order, as i usually prefer that to "canon" chronological order. Isnt the Game Gear-titles in Shining CD though?
davidwhangchoi
Member
i thought that interview was interesting.
alright guys, here's another pop quiz for the genesis faithful=)
who is Sylphie/Mirabella?
IrishNinja
Member
yes and no! you get 2 game gear titles on there, plus a cool CD-only 3rd quest (4th one is boss rush mode if you unlock it), but there was one chapter we didn't get that involves a dark priestess who i believe goes on to mother the main baddie from SiTD.
IrishNinja
Member
if its any consolation, i'm told there's a fan translation that i intend to emulate down the road!
Gathered a bunch of Target Earth previews, reviews, tips, top scores etc. to enjoy. I originally posted this in the Assault Suit Leynos OT thread. Re-arranged the scans slightly for the Genesis/MD thread.
GamePro:
Game Players SG Strategy Guide
(preview, other issues are impossible to get, so probably missing some):
Video Games & Computer Entertainment:
Electronic Gaming Monthly:
Mega Play:
Print Ads:
Genesis, Japan Mega Drive boxart / covers:
GamePro:
Game Players SG Strategy Guide
(preview, other issues are impossible to get, so probably missing some):
Video Games & Computer Entertainment:
Electronic Gaming Monthly:
Mega Play:
Print Ads:
Genesis, Japan Mega Drive boxart / covers:
Just so you know guys, Beggar Prince should start shipping next week. It's still available to order, but as usual you may not wait too long before ordering your copy. We don't know how many they have made nor if they plan to make another batch after this one. Given it's the fourth batch already, It may very well be the last one.
http://www.beggarprince.com
http://www.beggarprince.com
theSlacker
Member
Also the "Tanglewood" kickstarter is in it's final hours for people that are interested. Probably will not reach the "Dreamcast HD" stretch goal, but already passed the one for a normal Dreamcast release though.
Edit: Or it hasn't reached the normal Dreamcast goal yet, sorry. Got mixed up with currency conversions.
Edit: Or it hasn't reached the normal Dreamcast goal yet, sorry. Got mixed up with currency conversions.
Nope, we're £1700 / 29 backers short of the extra level and Dreamcast edition.
Having these two in the same stretch goal is weird. If we don't get it, I would hope they'd use the stretch money to make the extra level and ditch the Dreamcast port tbh.
IrishNinja
Member
^exactly what you think
and damn, id had an eye out to replace my old mail-order genesis speakers one day, right? so i left this one with like 10 minutes to go, it was at $20 something i wanna say? then this shit happened
yup - got the email earlier, hopefully my copy ships soon! it can sit on the shelf next to Pier Solar & my other rainy-day RPG's
and damn, id had an eye out to replace my old mail-order genesis speakers one day, right? so i left this one with like 10 minutes to go, it was at $20 something i wanna say? then this shit happened
yup - got the email earlier, hopefully my copy ships soon! it can sit on the shelf next to Pier Solar & my other rainy-day RPG's
theSlacker
Member
Lucky they have now stated that they were close enough and will just do that stretch goal. Also will keep going with slacker backer stuff to try to get to the last stretch goal, but that's a bit far off I would think.
Been playing some Genesis lately.
Comix Zone- Love this game. The pixel art is top-tier, and nearly every panel has some sort of unique spin on the gameplay. And that totally 90s grunge soundtrack done Genesis style. Problem is it doesn't work well with my Genesis (model 1) and it will randomly reset. I've made it to the final boss once but I probably would have beat it by now if it hadn't reset so many times. I am going to have to get it on Wii VC in order to beat it. But really, I don't see why this game isn't praised more. It is easily top 5 genesis for me.
Phantasy Star 4- Not quite as good as I remembered? The manga style cutscenes are awesome and most of the enemy designs are really good, but the story and dialogue is really scant. The overhead graphics start to feel lifeless after a while, but I do love the look of the futuristic sections. The second part of the castle dungeon was so bad, completely symmetrical for no reason. To me, the best thing about this RPG is that it is so snappy and quick to play. Too bad it is way too easy
Comix Zone- Love this game. The pixel art is top-tier, and nearly every panel has some sort of unique spin on the gameplay. And that totally 90s grunge soundtrack done Genesis style. Problem is it doesn't work well with my Genesis (model 1) and it will randomly reset. I've made it to the final boss once but I probably would have beat it by now if it hadn't reset so many times. I am going to have to get it on Wii VC in order to beat it. But really, I don't see why this game isn't praised more. It is easily top 5 genesis for me.
Phantasy Star 4- Not quite as good as I remembered? The manga style cutscenes are awesome and most of the enemy designs are really good, but the story and dialogue is really scant. The overhead graphics start to feel lifeless after a while, but I do love the look of the futuristic sections. The second part of the castle dungeon was so bad, completely symmetrical for no reason. To me, the best thing about this RPG is that it is so snappy and quick to play. Too bad it is way too easy
sixteen-bit
Member
Comix Zone rocks. I so wish Sega and M2 made it a 3D Classics release on the 3DS because 3D visuals would have really complemented it.
davidwhangchoi
Member
are we still doing game of the month.
comix zone sounds good
comix zone sounds good