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Games you remember, names you don't
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boiled goose
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Im looking for the name of a PC game. Was on a CD. Played btw 2000 and 2005.
Maybe it was for kids. Possibly some kind of learning game.
It was a mystery type game with settings such as jungle, swamp, aztec world.
Maybe you used two kids, who had some mean of transportation, maybe a yellow raft. The oaring motion made a noise. They went down a river, it was possible to go the wrong way down the river.
Maybe it was for kids. Possibly some kind of learning game.
It was a mystery type game with settings such as jungle, swamp, aztec world.
Maybe you used two kids, who had some mean of transportation, maybe a yellow raft. The oaring motion made a noise. They went down a river, it was possible to go the wrong way down the river.
boiled goose
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John Rabbit
Banned
total shot in the dark - yobi's basic spelling tricks?no one?
dave is ok
aztek is ok
I think it was a PS2 JRPG. You were a little boy, I think you had a sister and your mom might have been a computer? You fought a guy in your backyard by a shed, and I feel like he had a birdlike name.
edit: Gallerians.
edit: Gallerians.
boiled goose
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Found an old backup CD for my home computer from 2006 and saw a strange folder titled 3rd grade and remembered.
The ClueFinders 3rd Grade Adventures: The Mystery of Mathra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_ClueFinders_3rd_Grade_Adventures:_The_Mystery_of_Mathra
Lumpy Onion
Member
Perhaps you are thinking of Hellnight? Haven't tried it myself but I really want to from what I have heard.
http://hg101.kontek.net/hellnight/hellnight.htm
linko9
Member
So back ~12 years ago, there was this thing called "shockmachine" that ran flash games on your computer. There was one game for it that was awesome, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was called.
You play as a monkey in a space suit. It's a 2d puzzle game, and the objective is to collect all of the objects on the field (no scrolling), to unlock the door, and then get to the exit. There are also bonus items that aren't required to unlock the door. I believe the items are diamonds and sonic-rings. Each stage has a name, the only one I can remember is "Lock Up". Also, there were crab enemies. It had sound effects, but no music (I think).
If I recall correctly, the title made it seem like it was a sequel (as I assume it was), I think it had a 2 or a 3 in it.
You play as a monkey in a space suit. It's a 2d puzzle game, and the objective is to collect all of the objects on the field (no scrolling), to unlock the door, and then get to the exit. There are also bonus items that aren't required to unlock the door. I believe the items are diamonds and sonic-rings. Each stage has a name, the only one I can remember is "Lock Up". Also, there were crab enemies. It had sound effects, but no music (I think).
If I recall correctly, the title made it seem like it was a sequel (as I assume it was), I think it had a 2 or a 3 in it.
Etrian Oddity
Member
There was this SNES top-down adventure game I'd occasionally rent... it starred this kid as a protagonist, and you would explore forests and caves. Monsters would kill you if you took the wrong way (which I did a lot, lol). All I can really remember was one of the first areas was a cave with a spring, and you could collect its water in a glass bottle (complete with prismatic shine).
Wish I could figure out what the game was.
Wish I could figure out what the game was.
Lumpy Onion
Member
Young Merlin? I would say either that or Lagoon from your description.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oserUpqdUZg
Etrian Oddity
Member
What's weird is that looking through Wikipedia's list of SNES titles by genre, none of the games led to it. Definitely wasn't those two games.
But then again, I could be tripping. XD
I am trying to remember a PSOne game, I can't figure out bot of these games:
1. I played it one of those PS1 Disc Demos. You control a boat , and you play in a pool or something, and you have to get away from enemies, basically you have to reach a point in the level without touching anything (I think).
2. I played it one of those PS1 Disc Demos. You control a boy who wears green clothes and I think you have to go through sewers and stuff, it is supposed to be a platformer game.
Please guys help.
1. I played it one of those PS1 Disc Demos. You control a boat , and you play in a pool or something, and you have to get away from enemies, basically you have to reach a point in the level without touching anything (I think).
2. I played it one of those PS1 Disc Demos. You control a boy who wears green clothes and I think you have to go through sewers and stuff, it is supposed to be a platformer game.
Please guys help.
Whimsical Phil
Ninja School will help you
1) Shipwreckers? (Overboard in the UK)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb8MiAYOBHU
Your character in Punch-Out!! was a green wireframe, but the standard cabinet didn't have an odd grip on the joystick. Are you potentially confusing two games?
Thank you very much Sir.
Hesemonni
Banned
I got two old arcade games I'm trying to remember :
1) side scrolling shooter with the main character shooting bullets from his fingers. I think the main color of player character was blue and he had a cape.
2) side scrolling pirate game (?) with main character swinging a sword and beating werewolves in the first level? The game ended with player reaching a lady in the end of a island level. They kiss in the end.
...unfortunately this is how memory works.
1) side scrolling shooter with the main character shooting bullets from his fingers. I think the main color of player character was blue and he had a cape.
2) side scrolling pirate game (?) with main character swinging a sword and beating werewolves in the first level? The game ended with player reaching a lady in the end of a island level. They kiss in the end.
...unfortunately this is how memory works.
Wired All Wrong
Member
Can't help you with the name of the game, but the company you're talking about is probably Psygnosis.
Here's a list of games they made: http://www.psygnosis.org/games/
That might help you find the game.
Vorg
Banned
Hesemonni
Banned
1) Nope. The main character is more ... animeish, childish. I have weird recollection that the game got a PC-Engine port at some point.
2) Whee, this is it!
Nope it's older it like Bloodwych
Can't help you with the name of the game, but the company you're talking about is probably Psygnosis.
Here's a list of games they made: http://www.psygnosis.org/games/
That might help you find the game.
Thanks did find it , the name of the game was Hexx!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
E: So you can Google just about anything and find what you're looking for. The game I described was Treasure Galaxy which lead me to discover the OTHER game I was thinking of which was Gizmos and Gadgets! I played a lot of educational games growing up, haha.
Lumpy Onion
Member
The first one sounds like it might be Wardner. It also got a Genesis port.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFNq9FPOtYQ
Probably Title Fight.
If it isn't Wardner like GrumpyAlien suggested, maybe Legend of Hero Tonma?
Hesemonni
Banned
Unfortunately not this one either. I remember the player character having big cartoony gloves and really "shooting" them and bullets going straight (I'm not sure whether one could upgrade 'em).
HELL YEAH! This is it
Every now and then this game pops in my mind and drives me crazy when I'm unable to remember it. Now I can finally rest easy!
Rippa
Member
I got one for you guys;
I believe it was for the sega genesis.
Its a side scroll mech/space/shooter.
One thing I specifically remember, in an early level, you would side scroll along a star ship and as a power up, you would use a mech/tank from the starship itself.
Any and all information would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
I believe it was for the sega genesis.
Its a side scroll mech/space/shooter.
One thing I specifically remember, in an early level, you would side scroll along a star ship and as a power up, you would use a mech/tank from the starship itself.
Any and all information would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Lumpy Onion
Member
Unfortunately not this one either. I remember the player character having big cartoony gloves and really "shooting" them and bullets going straight (I'm not sure whether one could upgrade 'em).
HELL YEAH! This is it
LOL I feel like a dumbass for not realizing it was one of my all time favorite TG16 games. Loved that game even though it was incredibly difficult.
Alright, not sure if my description is good enough, but I'll give it a shot.
It was on the NES, it featured really bright levels, like pink background or something...it had a 2D sidescroller perspective, but you didn't really move from one side of the level to the next...it was more like a merry-go-round, and you just went around(I think, not really clear in my head)
On this merry go round or whatever it was, there were cars spinning around and other goofy things...and I can't really recall what the point of the game was. Also, there may have been different heights of platforms to stand on. Also, did it have bubble gum in it? I seem to think of bubblegum for some reason when thinking about it.
I always thought this game was called "Buster Brothers", but on recently checking that game out, it is nothing like it. Maybe the name was similar to it, though.
It was on the NES, it featured really bright levels, like pink background or something...it had a 2D sidescroller perspective, but you didn't really move from one side of the level to the next...it was more like a merry-go-round, and you just went around(I think, not really clear in my head)
On this merry go round or whatever it was, there were cars spinning around and other goofy things...and I can't really recall what the point of the game was. Also, there may have been different heights of platforms to stand on. Also, did it have bubble gum in it? I seem to think of bubblegum for some reason when thinking about it.
I always thought this game was called "Buster Brothers", but on recently checking that game out, it is nothing like it. Maybe the name was similar to it, though.
Castelian?
I'm afraid not, but this looks pretty fun.
No I don't think the supernatural elements were as overt. It seemed to take place in a regular modern town but with a dark/moody tone.
Maybe someone can help me with this arcade game. I played it in the late 80s on a US military base in South Korea. It was best described as a one player fighting game, it even had a lizard man with a sword and shield (a la soul calibur). I remember fighting a wizard and dragon as well. You only got to play as a knight type character. Sorry the description is so vague. It was 20 years ago!
Link1110
Member
I have one...
It's an old racing game. What I remember from it is that the police can chase, you and there was an actual gas gauge in your car that depleted over time. There were various gas stations that you could refill at. Also if I recall correctly the landscape changed over time.
It's an old racing game. What I remember from it is that the police can chase, you and there was an actual gas gauge in your car that depleted over time. There were various gas stations that you could refill at. Also if I recall correctly the landscape changed over time.
Rippa
Member
Thanks dude but unfortunately that's not the game I remember.
maybe it was pre-genesis?
regardless, thanks for your efforts.
Ok lets see if Gaf can figure out this one. I remember a game, and it was either on the super nintendo, or the genesis (come to think of it maybe it was an arcade game). It was a side scrolling western shooter, with multiple characters. One was a traditional Cowboy type, the other I remember I believe being a hispanic character with a poncho, and I "think" a sombero, or also a cowboy hat, I don't remember if there was a third character.
Anyway, I remember the game being a ton of fun, and being one of those games I played alot of back then with friends and what not. One of the stages I remember being an old west town, with enemies coming out of saloons, riding horses, and hiding behind barrels and such. some of this could be a bit fuzzy as it's been a long time since i've played this.
Sound familiar to anyone?
Anyway, I remember the game being a ton of fun, and being one of those games I played alot of back then with friends and what not. One of the stages I remember being an old west town, with enemies coming out of saloons, riding horses, and hiding behind barrels and such. some of this could be a bit fuzzy as it's been a long time since i've played this.
Sound familiar to anyone?
Sunset Riders.
Sounds like Sunset Riders.
Yep, you both got it, thanks guys.
Also, damn I forgot how awesome the music for this game was. Konami used to be so awesome.
Sunset Riders:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3O4OdgV7sA
jeremy1456
Junior Member
I've been trying to find an NES game for a long time. Hopefully GAF can help me with this.
What I remember is that the game was a forced side scroller where you could move both up and down. You played as a machine of sorts and could pick up pieces to add to your body (such as legs) in each level. That's all I remember.
What I remember is that the game was a forced side scroller where you could move both up and down. You played as a machine of sorts and could pick up pieces to add to your body (such as legs) in each level. That's all I remember.
Magmax.
YESSS!!!! Holy dang
I see, it was not a wireframe, but it was definitely green. Thanks!
Are you thinking of Fighting Fantasy/Hippodrome? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBQl6BbArKo
BTW, www.arcade-museum.com is a great resource. You even search through games' descriptions on their site, and they have more than just arcade games in their database: http://www.arcade-museum.com/search.php
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