So, I went to a vacation and bought some more retro games from an independent retro game store to give an extra oomph to my collection. I was too lazy getting these games from eBay, so some of the prices appears to be pricier. All prices are in CAD.
Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet (4,99$)
Vectorman (9,99$)
Starfox (24,99$)
DuckTales (34,99$)
I also bought T89's 72 to 60 pins adapter for 24,99$, and a Super Retro Trio for 79,99$. The latter plays great with my Genesis and SNES titles so far, as they're perfectly playable. The NES side is kinda broken for some reason, perhaps attributed to a couple of cartridge slot's defective contacts protruding a little bit more. My DuckTales copy consistently works but wouldn't let me swing my cane while still being able to use pogo-attack just fine, my Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet cartridge required a little bit of nudging until I get it to work perfectly and my T89 Famicom adapter with Kid Dracula attached on it wouldn't work at all. I heard that the NOAC is the same from many NES clone systems made around 2004 that may struggle to run a good portion of NES library, so there could be also a compatibility issue on my NES/Famicom games. Since I'm still waiting for my RetroN 5 to arrive, that somewhat broken NES slot doesn't bother me too much. I mean, I got 2 great SNES replica controllers out of the box that I could also bring to Hyperkin's latest clone console, and the S-Video output is very nice for both Genesis and SNES.
I can't remember if I mentioned I bought a Scooby-Doo manual (SNES) awhile ago and for some reason with it I got manuals for StarFox (don't have) and Super Mario World (my third copy). If only I had three BOXES for SMW.
At about $14 shipped I bought a copy of California Games II for SNES with box and instructions. Hopefully this is better than a certain OTHER game (and can at least get the pause function right ), at least since Pony Canyon wasn't involved with this one, I don't think.
We used to play the hell out of this game in college (though not as much as NHL '94 for Genny), so i figured i'd grab a copy. My favorite basketball game — though granted the only other game on that list is Basketball for Atari 2600.
I went to my local play n trade and picked up Star Fox ($10) and Super Empire Strikes Back ($8). I am enjoying starfox but cant stand empire!
I realize the other two are probably just as unforgiving but I bought them and not Empire because that is the only one I played as a kid and thus the only one to give me painful memories.
I ordered Rastan for Master System and Animaniacs for Genesis both CIB.
And Micro Machines SNES. So I hear many unlicensed NES games don't work in the toploader (except Tengen which I know works) and I don't know if I'd want to trust the short-circuit method most other companies used to brute-force their way past the lockout chip, so I guess I should stick with a licensed version of the game.
A long time ago there was a moment which impacted me negatively and therefore scared me from trying this one specific RPG series; I won't get into the specifics as to why yet. Looking back, it was a pretty silly reaction, buuuut the past is in the past (you cannot change what happened then). Earlier last year I ordered and experienced Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon (my tenth Super Famicom game, and the father of the Mystery Dungeon genre which sadly remained Japan-exclusive), and while it wasn't quite as turn-based as the original series it was spinning off of, I found it a lot of fun and enjoyed the replay value, gameplay, and charm (courtesy of Akira Toriyama's style). I will admit that even though I liked this spin-off, I was still hesitant to try any game from the original series (no matter how curious I was) because of the tragic moment that occurred years prior pertaining to the series. That was all changed days ago when I thought: "Screw it, time to bite the bullet and face the inevitable!" So, what game did I decide to play in this turn-based RPG series (which just arrived today)? Why, none other than the premier SFC iteration of the series: DRAGON QUEST V. I did once play a different version of the game, but the less said about that endeavor (cough software pirate victim cough) the better. I've only just started the Super Famicom original and from what I've played it's not bad, and the fact that it came out in the same year as Final Fantasy V makes it very awesome in my book (since FF V itself is awesome). All I've got to say is: I'm glad I decided to give this series a proper chance (despite an ugly start for me back in 2009), and the wait was worth it I feel. ............................................................................... I guess what I'm trying to say is that if I start loving this game and decide to play another Dragon Quest as a result (DQ VI maybe), it won't be the DS version that I'll be experiencing. Yes, I know that was a kneejerk reaction that I expressed just now, but I just had to get that off my system.
I've been on a little bit of an original Gameboy/Gameboy Color binge as of late...here's what I've got:
Dragon Warrior III GBC for $15(!!!!!!!!!!)
F-1 Race GB for $3
Revenge of The 'Gator GB for $5
Xtreme Sports GBC for $5
My 3DS might be getting a little dusty today....Not a bad haul over all!
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@KingMike Its not like i dont like games with a challenge, but Super Empire feels very unfair. I didnt beat the first level but i got annoyed at the number and types of enemies, and the "platforming" parts. I feel like because u have so many hits the developers didnt care about making anything fair. O well i will go back to playing DKC:TF on hard mode.
@KingMike Its not like i dont like games with a challenge, but Super Empire feels very unfair. I didnt beat the first level but i got annoyed at the number and types of enemies, and the "platforming" parts. I feel like because u have so many hits the developers didnt care about making anything fair. O well i will go back to playing DKC:TF on hard mode.
Not even the first level, though? I quit after the Wampas freeze you and then shove you off into the giant spike pits (so that's like the third, fifth level?).
And from what I've even seen, it's not much of an exaggeration in the AVGN review when he watches the boss' life meter extend outside his TV.
the_shpydar wrote:
As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)
So today I just got my first GameCube game in years (the last game being Viewtiful Joe which I got for my birthday years ago); Pac-Man World 3
This was actually a game I was curious to play at the time of release back when I was thirteen/fourteen (since I did play and like the first two Pac_Man World games at the time), but I didn't get a chance to play it in 2005. Well, roughly nine years later I decided to order it on eBay, but first are my thoughts on the predecessors.
Pac-Man World (PlayStation One) - I think it's okay; I like the inclusion of a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio option and its worlds are fun to explore, but the camera angles cannot be controlled and controls take some getting used to (and could use some fine-tuning considering its likeness to Crash Bandicoot as far as camera angles are concerned; not to mention the area designs and pitch perfect platforming); but at least it's fun once in awhile (even if it can get frustrating from time to time), though I wish it was a bit better than it was.
Pac-Man World 2 (GameCube) - also okay, but not quite up there with the original; which says something considering this installment had better visuals, better frame rate, and had actual camera controls, which in theory should make it better except no. The controls are fine-tuned, but some areas tend to make it repetitive and annoying (whose bright idea was it to have the player rewatch the title card sequence after each time you lose a life? The original never did that, so why does the second game feel the need to be so redundant?), and it's got far less forgiving checkpoints (in the first game regardless you got to keep everything you collected that was found after the checkpoint, while in the second game if you lose a life after having gotten a checkpoint you must collect everything that was laid in your path after the checkpoint section, which wouldn't be so bad if not for the fact that some section are demanding in terms of design and in few cases speed). It's nice to look at, and it is very colorful, but I honestly found it to be more frustrating than fun (I'm looking at you, penultimate area that's only possible to beat by adjusting your TV settings; dark areas that are hard to see properly do not a fun game make), even when I'm not trying to 100% it. I hate to be that clichéd gamer, but Pac-Man World 2 is the weakest of the lot in my opinion.
I've gotten a little ways in playing Pac-Man World 3, and I think I actually like it more than the first two games. It is a bit distracting that Pac-Man can talk now, but at least he's not voiced that kid who does his voice in the mediocre Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (which has got no reason to exist as far as I'm concerned; if anything it makes me pine for the '80s Hanna-Barbera show). The visuals are quite good and detailed, though frame rate-wise not quite as smooth as the second game, but everything else is fine; Pac-Man even shows off some sheen. I like the style and what direction it took, though I don't quite have a problem with Pac-Man punching his foes. Funny thing, there was actually a controversy about him punching (out of all the video games characters that were allowed to punch up to 2005 [including Mario], Pac-Man got scrutinized? Does that mean gamers are gonna have a problem once they play as him in the new Super Smash Bros. games? Also, does no one remember the box cover for the first Pac-Man World? He looks as if he's about to punch there), which I don't really find to be a bad thing (though I do miss the kickflip from the second game). I also so far find it more enjoyable and find less frustrating than the other two (although, it is a little easy but eh, I don't mind as I feel invested in the game currently).
Haha... Yeah, I know but I need a cool figure (or more) to go with all my gamez.
noticed that here a long time ago. if i posted a real pic of nwc gold and gray on here and was like look what i found, no one would say anything to acknowledge it. but after my post someone would make another post right after mine like "i got mario 3 for nes yesterday", then 2 people will go out of their way to acknowledge it by saying "omg! whoa! i remember that game, nice score. propz". its done on purpose. its sad because even on nintendoage.com i posted a few rare games and a few people were like "awesome, congrats, nice score" and that board has more guys on our level.
money is meant to be spent, you cant take it with you. enjoy yer samus figure
the_shpydar wrote:
As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)
Forgive the awful phone quality shot. Anyway, I finally got an N6Foooooooouuuuurrrr!!!!! yeah, been meaning to play the rare 3d platformers in an authentic way. So far I only got Super Mario 64, Pokemon Colloseum 1 & 2, Waverace, WWE Revenge and a Japanese sports game I cannot make out.
Commando (NES): One of my favorite NES games. This game is so awesome that even the 2600 port (yup, there's a 2600 port!) is good. Also, fun shpydar-fact: this was the first NES game that i ever bought with my own money back in the day — back then i bought it for $20 from one of my classmates in junior high.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (NES): Excellent!
Friday the 13th (NES): Jay-jay-jay-jay ha-ha-ha-ha kill-kill-kill-kill.
I'm thinking of going for a complete LJN NES collection just on principle ... i'm about halfway there anyway, so why not?
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Crossroads of Time (SNES)
I know very little about this game other than it's a DS9 game (the only DS9 game?), and DS9 is awesome.
And finally ...
E.T. (Atari 2600)
Another loose copy and another step towards world domination via E.T. carts! I also have another sealed copy coming from eBay that i nabbed for a decent price ... stay tuned!
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