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[Shadow Hog]

Has there really been no progress on Yabause since October 2014?? I'm dying for some progress reports like dolphin.

I've gathered that most of the progress was being made on the Android front, unexpectedly. I think some of the improvements made there were backported to SVN builds of (at least) the Windows version; I swear it came up in the "Saturn games in 4K" thread. (Which is worth a read in and of itself, if only because it's kinda hilarious how badly some of them fare. Daytona USA's LOD model is aggressively strong.)

 

[StevieWhite]

Apharmd is the tongfer mech, temjin is the sword one

Anyway Raiden is the best. LASERS FOR DAYS

Ahhh, my feeble old brain failing me again

 

[Dazzyman]

Kidney was sold for Sfz3 and joystick lol

 

[Tain]

yes - i have a modded unit for just this very purpose

however, there's been some progress in doing this by flashing carts as well!

and if you're feeling especially saucy, you can tape down the switch in your saturn that detects if the lid is closed and do some disc swapping between laser movements

don't do this

 

[Conezays]

Since others have posted their new acquistions, I figured I'd post mine since getting the Saturn last year

Missing from the pictures that are en route: Capcom Generations Vol. 3, Panzer Dragoon Saga (in English), Virtua Cop 2, Ghen War, Nights, Thunder Force Gold Pack 1, Dragon Force, Blazing Dragons, Iron Storm, and Bokan to Ippatsu ! Doronbo Kanpekiban.

Games without boxes/hard to read: Dark Savior, Virtua Cop, Daytona USA, Virtua Fighter 2, Xmen Vs. Street Fighter, Fighters Megamix, Sonic 3D Blast, Enemy Zero.

Japanese writing shown: Sonic R, Sonic Jam, Gunbird, Kingdom Grand Prix, and Panzer Dragoon.

I'm in the process of moving at the moment, but hopefully will have these nicely displayed at my new place

 

[Dazzyman]

Nice collection m8

 

[Conezays]

Nice collection m8

Thanks! Everyone has had lots of great suggestions/given help here.

 

[IrishNinja]

Since others have posted their new acquistions, I figured I'd post mine since getting the Saturn last year

oh wow, this is really fantastic - you've some of the best stuff here!
no idea how you got the spine on saturn bomberman (JP) in english, mine's characters on both sides!

 

[TeaJay]

oh wow, this is really fantastic - you've some of the best stuff here!
no idea how you got the spine on saturn bomberman (JP) in english, mine's characters on both sides!

Yeah it annoys me. Most of my games have at least one side english, so I flip the CD's around to display the english title. There are a few which only have japanese text so I'm thinking of printing a new custom back cover for those.

 

[Conezays]

oh wow, this is really fantastic - you've some of the best stuff here!
no idea how you got the spine on saturn bomberman (JP) in english, mine's characters on both sides!

Hah, thanks! Yeah, I'm not sure how consistent the English labels are. As I mentioned, stuff like Gunbird and Kingdom Grand Prix are all Japanese, but it's not the end of the world.

 

[IrishNinja]

Yeah it annoys me. Most of my games have at least one side english, so I flip the CD's around to display the english title. There are a few which only have japanese text so I'm thinking of printing a new custom back cover for those.

if you do (or see a place that does) lemme know! i've only a few as well, but yeah, it throws me off, haha

 

[Dazzyman]

My Thunderforce Gold packs 1 and 2 arrived today. I've only ever played 5 so looking forward to getting into them

 

[Conezays]

My Thunderforce Gold packs 1 and 2 arrived today. I've only ever played 5 so looking forward to getting into them

Enjoy; the soundtracks are incredible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwVE06Z4-wQ

 

[Dazzyman]

Cool tunes

 

[MikeMyers]

What does SaturnGAF think of Tenchi o Kurau 2? And which is the best port of it? I'm guessing Saturn?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Cool tunes

Technosoft games got some sweet music for sure.

 

[KC-Slater]

What does SaturnGAF think of Tenchi o Kurau 2? And which is the best port of it? I'm guessing Saturn?

I've never played it, but I've been intrigued by it for a while now. I'm put off by the price, but I'm also curious to see what people have to say about the Saturn port.

 

[Bar81]

What does SaturnGAF think of Tenchi o Kurau 2? And which is the best port of it? I'm guessing Saturn?

Good stuff. Yup, PSX version is butchered.

 

[Dazzyman]

Finally got around to spending a good 2hrs on Batsugun. Man I love it I had it 8yrs ago when I built my original collection up (only to sell it all 4yrs ago when money was tight), and I played it a hand full of times after being recommended. It didn't grab me so I sold it back for another shmup at no loss. Now I've rebought it I'm hooked. I can understand why it goes for the price it does and the high praise it gets. I love how uber powered the ships get.

I'm so glad as well to get a virtua arcade stick. Feels like my own personal arcade now.

The saturn really is my fav machine

 

[MikeMyers]

Good stuff. Yup, PSX version is butchered.

Whats so bad about it?

 

[Conezays]

Don't want to overly boast, but very excited on getting a mint copy of this for under $280 US. Already confirmed it works on my NA Saturn with the AR code as well Hoping there aren't any issues when it comes to changing discs.

 

[piggychan]

Don't want to overly boast, but very excited on getting a mint copy of this for under $280 US. Already confirmed it works on my NA Saturn with the AR code as well Hoping there aren't any issues when it comes to changing discs.

*gasps* 280!!!!

I remember buying my copy on the first day of release for 39.99 UK GBP.. Bought it again back in 2005 for 80 GBP which is about 116 USD and I remember the buyer was in Germany and wanted me to send him cash in the post...


Well enjoy your game. It's got an absolutely amazing OST on there.

 

[Teknoman]

yes - i have a modded unit for just this very purpose

however, there's been some progress in doing this by flashing carts as well!

Once that becomes common practice, I can see everyone just flashing their AR carts for translations at least. Especially once they get the codes to work. The RAM feature still works?

 

[cj_iwakura]

A friend was disposing of some Saturn junk, and he gave me this:

It says MA-18 on the front, and he says it's definitely not for all ages. I have no intention of keeping it, so uh, does anyone want it? No instructions, just the case and disc.

It's some cheesecake mahjong game.

 

[Conezays]

*gasps* 280!!!!

I remember buying my copy on the first day of release for 39.99 UK GBP.. Bought it again back in 2005 for 80 GBP which is about 116 USD and I remember the buyer was in Germany and wanted me to send him cash in the post...


Well enjoy your game. It's got an absolutely amazing OST on there.

Lucky man! And yeah, it's rough times when 280 US becomes a low price. I've seen completed listings in the past month go up to around $600 USD, lol. Just insane. The seller I had was actually from Germany too.

 

[MikeMyers]

Remember when we were talking about exclusive 3rd party Western-developed games? Well apparently, Final Fight Revenge was developed by Capcom's USA branch, would that count?

 

[D.Lo]

yes - i have a modded unit for just this very purpose

however, there's been some progress in doing this by flashing carts as well!

Lol. Impressive but fairly pointless. Saturn is the easiest ever system to chip already if anyone really cares.

The Saturn version was actually my first play through of Symphony. I didn't play the ps version until years later. I'd say it's absolutely playable. The one major(minor) gripe I would have with the Saturn version is how often you want to look at your map. Going into a menu to only to have it take a moment to load up can really feel like a waste of time. However if you're already familiar with the game then it's not going to impede your enjoyment of it.

Yeah the map is the biggest bitch about that version. The extra loads and slowdowns aren't complete joykillers, but the map is.

 

[IrishNinja]

Don't want to overly boast, but very excited on getting a mint copy of this for under $280 US. Already confirmed it works on my NA Saturn with the AR code as well Hoping there aren't any issues when it comes to changing discs.

god, those disc holders are gorgeous - infinitely better than the gamestop-looking ones we got stateside, haha

 

[Celine]

Got a new Saturn game: Fantasic Pinball.

It's basically the Devil Crash of the 32 bit generation (Techno soft, the developer behind this game, did the Mega Drive conversion of such game), only with a big change in mood.
The setting of the pinball boards are in fact filled with funny fantasy elements lifted from the manga industry of the time.
There is just one board but divided in three different sections (hell, earth, heaven) with lots of elemets and there are various challenges to beat.
This game ooze of 90' arcade gaming charm which is a big compliment (even the engrish in the title add to the charm).
It can be found for very cheap (bought for a total of 13 euro) for now

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but after this post I expect the price to increase lol

 

[Khaz]

It can be found for very cheap (bought for a total of 13 euro) for now

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but after this post I expect the price to increase lol

I love pinball games but I didn't know about this one, cool! It will be a nice break from the more realistic experience of Digital Pinball.

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And sadly you're right. The cheapest one on eBay was $15 + shipping, and was looked at three times in the last hour (because of this post?). It won't be looked at again, as I just bought it.

And because I don't like shipping costs, I also got a couple of cheap games from the same seller. Damn, they tricked me again!

 

[Celine]

I love pinball games but I didn't know about this one, cool! It will be a nice break from the more realistic experience of Digital Pinball.

Yes, Fantas(t)ic Pinball is more an arcade video pinball game than a simulation like Digital Pinball series.

 

[socksfelloff]

So I'm off work for a week due to missing a 500LB squat. Really buggered up my back.

I'm thinking this is the perfect time to finally put my RHEA to use. I'm thinking I should finally play Panzer dragoon saga but im open to all opinions.

If you had never played a saturn game before, what would you recommend someone play?

I love all genres so I'm down for anything.

 

[StevieWhite]

So I'm off work for a week due to missing a 500LB squat. Really buggered up my back.

I'm thinking this is the perfect time to finally put my RHEA to use. I'm thinking I should finally play Panzer dragoon saga but im open to all opinions.

If you had never played a saturn game before, what would you recommend someone play?

I love all genres so I'm down for anything.

If I could only pick 1, Guardian Heroes. If I could pick 2, I'd throw in Dragon Force. If you have a friend to play with, put Megamix in there too as number 3.

 

[blast processed]

So I'm off work for a week due to missing a 500LB squat. Really buggered up my back.

I'm thinking this is the perfect time to finally put my RHEA to use. I'm thinking I should finally play Panzer dragoon saga but im open to all opinions.

If you had never played a saturn game before, what would you recommend someone play?

I love all genres so I'm down for anything.

Dragon Force. A ton of replay-ability

 

[socksfelloff]

If I could only pick 1, Guardian Heroes. If I could pick 2, I'd throw in Dragon Force. If you have a friend to play with, put Megamix in there too as number 3.

Dragon Force. A ton of replay-ability

Thanks for the replys! It looks right up my alley.

edit: Oh of course its a Working Designs game. I absolutley love their games.

 

[StevieWhite]

Thanks for the replys! It looks right up my alley.

edit: Oh of course its a Working Designs game. I absolutley love their games.

Plus, if you like it, there's a quality fan translation for the sequel.

 

[Dazzyman]

I switched Batsuguns music to arrange tonight and prefer it now. Got to level 4 on arrange 1cc and level 3 on original (I only ever play 1cc on shmups). So pleased I bought it. Feel its up there now with Battle Garraga already which has always been my fav shmup.

I'm going to save up for Blast wind next which will take a few months.

What with my saturn collection, 360 shmups and SFV next week I'm glad to be back into gaming after been away from it for a few months

 

[Timu]

I switched Batsuguns music to arrange tonight and prefer it now. Got to level 4 on arrange 1cc and level 3 on original (I only ever play 1cc on shmups). So pleased I bought it. Feel its up there now with Battle Garraga already which has always been my fav shmup.

I'm going to save up for Blast wind next which will take a few months.

What with my saturn collection, 360 shmups and SFV next week I'm glad to be back into gaming after been away from it for a few months

You only 1CC shumps? That's...freaking impressive. I tend to try to 1CC platformers.

 

[IrishNinja]

$25 for Cyberbots...yeah, or nah?

 

[blast processed]

$25 for Cyberbots...yeah, or nah?

I think CGR reviewed that game and he liked it, but IIRC it has a limited move list. Unless I'm thinking of another game, maybe. Not sure if $25 was high or not but I like the art style and well Capcom 90's. If you get it, hate it, I'll buy it off you.

 

[Dazzyman]

You only 1CC shumps? That's...freaking impressive. I tend to try to 1CC platformers.

Yea I only ever use one credit on shmups. I do the same on any arcade style game apart from fighting games like street fighter. If its a scrolling beaten up like Streets of rage tho I go back to 1 credit. I never used to credit feed in the arcades as a kid so I'm used to it. Managed to beat Green Beret over and over on holiday when I was 14 with Knuckle Joe and sit down outrun in Majorca. Crickey that's 28yrs ago lol I've got worse with age tho. I can't beat ghouls and ghosts anymore!

 

[Shin Johnpv]

$25 for Cyberbots...yeah, or nah?

It's fun and I think it's easily worth 25 bucks.

 

[StevieWhite]

It's fun and I think it's easily worth 25 bucks.

I've definitely seen it sell for more than that.

 

[Timu]

Yea I only ever use one credit on shmups. I do the same on any arcade style game apart from fighting games like street fighter. If its a scrolling beaten up like Streets of rage tho I go back to 1 credit. I never used to credit feed in the arcades as a kid so I'm used to it. Managed to beat Green Beret over and over on holiday when I was 14 with Knuckle Joe and sit down outrun in Majorca. Crickey that's 28yrs ago lol I've got worse with age tho. I can't beat ghouls and ghosts anymore!

...You are way better than me at arcade games...I can 1CC various games but I need to focus on many others! Though I plan to 1CC some shumps as well!!!

 

[piggychan]

god, those disc holders are gorgeous - infinitely better than the gamestop-looking ones we got stateside, haha

Regarding the UK/EU packaging;
The earlier ones were horrible and ripped easily. They were basically two plastic shells one holding the manual and the other to hold the game disc and held together by the game cover which was just cardboard glued to the back.

They barely held things in place and the case just flies open there is nothing to securely close it!

Later box revisions I think appeared around 97 were a welcome.

 

[Tain]

wow, those later European cases seem nice.

 

[sixteen-bit]

not feeling them horizontal manuals tho

 

[piggychan]

not feeling them horizontal manuals tho

They are fugly....

ah well... might have to mix the topic slightly but I got an addition to the Saturn Cotton family. Not gonna get the other ones this IS enough Cotton!!!

 

[MikeMyers]

Just saw VF2 in an episode of X-Files.

I miss arcades. :/

 

[blast processed]

Just saw VF2 in an episode of X-Files.

I miss arcades. :/

Which one? I'm watching the entire series now.