This is the first Faselei I've seen with an ESRB rating. So it had a North American release?
Yeah, it was printed but recalled. Think they eventually sold them via that 4 pack.
My copy's ESRB rated as well.
This is the first Faselei I've seen with an ESRB rating. So it had a North American release?
Yeah, it was printed but recalled. Think they eventually sold them via that 4 pack.
My copy's ESRB rated as well.
Got that game twice, it was dirt cheap at time... (around 2003)
Anybody tried dive Alert, i think it's made by the same team ? Worst the Price ? (one of the 2 version is really expensive)
This is the first Faselei I've seen with an ESRB rating. So it had a North American release?
Retrogames prices are definitely rising across the board.
Be aware that Faselei is the japanese version which isn't that expensive.
If I paid $60-$70 for a cart-only copy of Faselei, did I get taken? I feel a little dumb for paying that much.
This is a good price, this is actually around that price i would sell my copy.
Forgot to mention a US copy or English uk ?
I'm pretty sure it's a US copy. Although, how do I tell the difference? It has an ESRB rating on the upper right.
If I paid $60-$70 for a cart-only copy of Faselei, did I get taken? I feel a little dumb for paying that much.
Hey guys
Does anyone have any recommendations for frontlight NGPC mod service? I just got my NGPC last week, and as much as I love it, dealing with this screen is ROUGH. Forget about playing games at night lol.
Hey guys
Does anyone have any recommendations for frontlight NGPC mod service? I just got my NGPC last week, and as much as I love it, dealing with this screen is ROUGH. Forget about playing games at night lol.
The one thing that I still find impressive about the NGPC even in 2016 is just how great it FEELS. I'd heard a lot of praise for the clicky stick, but man the buttons are amazing too, they feel like little mini arcade buttons- which is exactly what you'd expect from a Neo Geo portable. This little guy deserved more love ;(
I did actually speak to James recently, but like you said he's swamped. Told me I could send it but he has no timeline for when he would finish it since it would be in between other mod jobs. I saw that it took 4 months to do someone's system, and since I just bought the thing I'd rather not go that long without it lol. But I might end up going with him, since there don't seem to be too many options.
Just curious, how long did it take him to start on your NGP?
So I need to know before I spend over $100 on a video game.
Is Faselei actually worth owning? As a Mac user, emulation isn't an option.
On one hand the games seems really fun. On the other hand, it goes for such obscene prices, I'm really having a problem pulling the trigger on a copy.
I don't like speculating on games. I buy the ones I do because I want to play them. I understand that the nature of the hobby sometimes dictates paying more for that experience.
I've never spent triple digits on a game, though, and I'm wondering if this is the game to do it on?
Saw this thread and instantly wanted to share my love for Faselei. I'll post it within context here as a reply.
After years of waiting for prices to go down I finally broke a couple years back and got Faselei (English version). I played the Japanese version countless times but it wasn't the same, and for me personally the price tag was justified after watching it sit around the $80 point for the better part of a decade.
I can't really answer if it's worth triple digits for you, but I can absolutely say from experience that it was worth it for me. I'm a massive fan of Advance Wars, less so of Fire Emblem (since it's so punishing), and I love the world of Front Mission but they've always been a massive mountain to climb. Faselei scratches that Advance Wars itch, but it does so in a different way.
My appreciation for Faselei isnt for what it does better than other games in its genre across multiple platforms. Instead it comes from seeing the game unfold on NGP and appreciating just how much went into it, and how ambitious it was for such limited hardware. Much like Capcom vs SNK on NGP, Faselei is a bigger game than it has any right being. Story is crammed into tiny one/two word lines of text. Combat is designed around a two-button configuration. The game even seems to have its own language since gun and ammo names need to fit within just a few characters of text. Its amazingly ambitious in scope *relative to other games on the platform* and for that reason alone the game is a must-have in my collection.
If youre asking if the game is worth triple digits vs spending that money on an import on another system thats a tough call. If youre looking for a gem on Neo Pocket that does what no other game on the system does, thats Faselei. It defies its platform, and quite frankly is better than it has any right being. I put it less in the Greatest games of all time bucket, and more in the Wow factor one, sharing space with Knights in the Nightmare, Odin Sphere, The World Ends with You and Lunar Silver Star Story for their respective platforms.
It wont be the best strategy RPG you ever play, but if you put yourself in the mindset of NGPs hardware era and look at the company it shares the game is super impressive. But then again Im crazy and carry my NGP in my work bag along with my 3DS and DSi every day. Tetris DS stays in my DSi by default and Faselei is in my Neo Pocket.
Thanks for the review. Patience paid off, and I was able to get a copy for $60, which I was quite happy with.
It's a very busy time for me right now, but I've been able to clear about three missions. I really enjoy the game so far. The difficulty is just right and I really love the world that the game creates.
I'm slowly building a nice, little NGPC collection. I'm up to 8 games so far, and should reach 9 or 10 soon.
Gals fighters is cool, and uses the final, smoothest version of their fighting engine (like MOTM), but is pretty limited, cast wise.Been looking into getting a NGPC the last few days. Something about the spritework for the fighting games on the system charms the pants off me. It started because I was looking at Pocket Rumble on Steam and getting myself hyped up for it, and now I just want Gals Fighters. : /
Been looking into getting a NGPC the last few days. Something about the spritework for the fighting games on the system charms the pants off me. It started because I was looking at Pocket Rumble on Steam and getting myself hyped up for it, and now I just want Gals Fighters. : /
Where are you getting these prices? they're all much higher than that on ebay, and have been since I've been collecting for it (about a year).In terms of fighters, Gals Fighter is among the more expensive ones - probably $40. Last Blade is about the same or a little more. Match of the Millennium is $25 or less. Samurai Showdown and Fatal Fury are $10.
I've fallen in love with the little handheld quickly. I just wish I had more time to play it.
A few words of advice, if you buy one. Consider getting one of the Japan-only smaller NGPCs. You can tell because the word Color is in cursive not block letters. They look cool, and I've heard that sound performance is a little better. Also from photos, I think the screen is the tiniest bit brighter. Not much, but anything helps.
In terms of fighters, Gals Fighter is among the more expensive ones - probably $40. Last Blade is about the same or a little more. Match of the Millennium is $25 or less. Samurai Showdown and Fatal Fury are $10 to $15, but you can often find them for less. I just paid $8 for Fatal Fury R2.
The NGPC is region free, so sometimes you can pay a little less by getting the more common Japanese carts.
Gals fighters is cool, and uses the final, smoothest version of their fighting engine (like MOTM), but is pretty limited, cast wise.
It has some super kawaii animations though.
Where are you getting these prices? they're all much higher than that on ebay, and have been since I've been collecting for it (about a year).
Ah okay. Amazon isn't an option outside the US, the vast majority of Amazon sellers who are not Amazon themselves do not post outside the US, or charge absolutely ridiculous postage prices.Sometimes eBay, sometimes Amazon.
To be clear, I was referencing cart-only copies. With packaging adds a whole lot to the price.
Gals Fighter for $40
Samurai Showdown 2 for $6
Last Blade for $27
Match of the Millennium for $30
It's almost like Capcom's Pocket Fighter., though not quite as insane. Silly exaggerated 'cartoon girly' animations.It looks like a lot of fun. The cast might be a little on the small size, but I like that it's less #edgy and more just cute and goofy.
Good stuff, I especially liked the photos.I've done a little write up on the NGPC here if anyone's interested.
That's everything? I didn't realize how small the North American library was.
That's everything? I didn't realize how small the North American library was.
Great cool-to-crap ratio at least!