Gunstarheroes
Member
Its really frustrating. I'm lucky i got mine, as Pier Solar basically fell into my lap. I liked it enough though, that i hope i can get Project Y when it finally has a release ready. I love my beat-em ups.
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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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Its really frustrating. I'm lucky i got mine, as Pier Solar basically fell into my lap. I liked it enough though, that i hope i can get Project Y when it finally has a release ready. I love my beat-em ups.
A Black Falcon
Member
They're better than some. At least they've kept reprinting Pier Solar, so you can still buy it! Good luck buying most of NG.Dev Team's games, for example... you can't, outside of ebay. It's ridiculous that they so rarely reprint games. I can see not redoing runs of the Neo-Geo cartridges, but there's no excuse for the Dreamcast versions!
IrishNinja
Member
agreed, but then ive also been waiting for my Pier Solar reprint for quite a while now too - recently got a letter about some extras for the wait, which is neat but i hope it doesn't just keep us waiting still longer
theSlacker
Member
I'm over a year now and past the point of anticipation. So really at this point as long as I get it in the next 5 years it will be no different.
No joke. I thought of buying Pier Solar once, but their store certainly discouraged me.
I hope it's easier to get ahold of Project Y, I really enjoy the genre.
Genesis Knight
Member
Yeah, they are. But I also know that I've already pre-ordered it and I'll probably like it for a few reasons:
a) Finally, a new ACTION game for the system instead of an RPG
b) Watermelon can pull off crazy graphics and sound, which for me is a big part of the fun
c) If you're a big Genesis fan - and this goes for most retro fans - then you've probably played and enjoyed shittier games than Project Y will end up being (even in the worst case). Probably shittier beat em ups.
So, all that to say I guess I don't really care. If they want to be mum about the title, that's their thing. I don't see any reason to get worked up about it.
But you're right, what I posted wasn't a very good excuse if you're from the camp that wants more disclosure.
My only guess is that the disclosure people want is coming very soon.
Not true. Watermelon is better than other groups putting out indie Sega games about keeping their games in print. As Black Falcon said, check out NG
EV.TEAM. Or Super Fighter Team.
IrishNinja
Member
A Black Falcon
Member
Well yeah. They're making physical cartridges, so they need enough orders to fill a production run before they make them.
Once again, for people like NG.Dev Team who are making CD-based Dreamcast games, there is NO excuse.
http://kotaku.com/the-ps4s-newest-jrpg-is-straight-outta-sega-genesis-wa-1642265817
I know, I know. Kotaku.
But:
IrishNinja
Member
...great. so whenever it does show up, i'm just gonna end up playing it on my mega everdrive anyway, then.
sixteen-bit
Member
Didn't krikzz block that?
There's a patched rom out there
Also this baby was waiting for me at home :
So prety. The box is flawless, the manual looks as if it has never been read and the cart is beautifull!
IrishNinja
Member
nah, he never did - it was watermelon, and as Fularu said it's been solved anyway
Looks great! I have the same game coming in the mail right now, I hope it arrives that well.
I actually missed all of Treasure's output on the platform back in the day; time to make amends.
sixteen-bit
Member
Nice! I always wanted to try the softer JP version. I guess I could always fire up the M2 comp, lol.
Gunstarheroes
Member
Looks great! I have the same game coming in the mail right now, I hope it arrives that well.
I actually missed all of Treasure's output on the platform back in the day; time to make amends.
Treasure really was one of the big factors in what makes the Genesis special. So many of the games that tend to be talked about, looking back on the system, came from those dudes. I just wish they were still making new stuff and not just constantly re-releasing games.
sixteen-bit
Member
They do make new stuff. Only problem is it's all licensed anime shit.
Iuchi is working on a PS4 shooter with M2, so that's exciting.
sixteen-bit
Member
What do you mean by "games they want to make"? The last time they made an original game was Stretch Panic in 2001. Everything since was a sequel, usually to IPs they don't own (Sin and Punishment, Gunstar Heroes), a remake, or a licensed tie-in. Old Treasure is long gone.
Thrilled they're exploring PC dev though!
XGoldenboyX
Member
Here to share my collection, and with a Bonus.
A Modded Component RGB Sega Genesis Model 1 High Def Graphics ; )
There is not a spec of dust on any of these. Unfortunately I will have to sell it.
Enjoy!
: )
A Modded Component RGB Sega Genesis Model 1 High Def Graphics ; )
There is not a spec of dust on any of these. Unfortunately I will have to sell it.
Enjoy!
: )
sixteen-bit
Member
Cool pic. Shame you have to sell them but I'm sure they'll find a good home. Lots of quality there.
I promise I won't gum up this thread too much, but I figure the folks in here would like to know: I'm currently running a raffle for my Extra Life campaign, and two of the prizes that can be won are a digital copy of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris, and a physical copy of the upcoming Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Collected Works by Read-Only Memory.
If you're interested, please head over to my Extra Life page for details! And thank you in advance if you do end up donating to this great cause!
If you're interested, please head over to my Extra Life page for details! And thank you in advance if you do end up donating to this great cause!
As long as the Dreamcast version works fine...whenever it ships.
Is that one VGA compatible? I can't stand composite out of that system.
That's insanely beautiful.Here to share my collection, and with a Bonus.
A Modded Component RGB Sega Genesis Model 1 High Def Graphics ; )
There is not a spec of dust on any of these. Unfortunately I will have to sell it.
Enjoy!
XGoldenboyX
Member
theSlacker
Member
Your stuff looks great. Why do you have to sell it?
alf717
Member
Here to share my collection, and with a Bonus.
A Modded Component RGB Sega Genesis Model 1 High Def Graphics ; )
There is not a spec of dust on any of these. Unfortunately I will have to sell it.
Enjoy!
Did you do the mod yourself? I heard of a component mod over at Sega-16 a while ago but no write ups on how to pull it off. Care to explain how you do it? Bonus point if you can provide pictures of the inner workings of that genesis model 1. =)
Gunstarheroes
Member
That's an awesome collection man. That wolfchild for Sega CD has me hot and bothered, that thing has been a thorn in my side...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-XEYE-Co...1552790477?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ade0a33cd
Prety cheap JVC X'Eye for those interested (no, it's not mine but damn, that'S way cheaper than the other ones out there)
Prety cheap JVC X'Eye for those interested (no, it's not mine but damn, that'S way cheaper than the other ones out there)
sixteen-bit
Member
CD player is "untested"...
What are the odds only the Genesis functionality is operational? That could explain the pricing.
Red Chocobo
Banned
I would say the odds are rather low. I've yet to encounter a functionning Genesis side and a non functionning sega CD side on Wondermega 2 units.
Also it could probably be cheaply fixed if it's a lens/motor issue.
sixteen-bit
Member
lol this dad is so enthusiastic and the kid couldn't care less
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf-QUMKNgLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf-QUMKNgLc
lol they made a video to convince their family, who live on the other side of the continent, to buy another, new video game console. that's dedication.
Armoured Priest
Member
I have seen it with an X'eye, but the CD side was very easily fixed (I don't recall what was wrong, just that it wasn't working and was fixed with a minimal amount of effort...this was almost 20 years ago).
Still suspicious, though.
He edited the listing I think as he now states that the CD side doesn't spin. I'm kind of tempted as I've had a lot of luck fixing busted consoles but it's still a lot to drop on a non-working console.
Shadow Hog
Member
I had a dream last night where it turned out I had a very large video game collection - I mean, I do in real life, but this was much larger, really large. Things that came to mind was ownership of no less than six copies of Sonic 2 (guess I bought a lot of wholesale lots?), and two Power Rangers games with very similar box arts, but clearly depicting different Sentai shows. One of the games was even a Masaharu Iwata/Hitoshi Sakimoto joint, although I'm pretty sure the music in the dream was literally cribbed from an actual Iwata/Sakimoto joint (not sure which; maybe Captain America and the Avengers, maybe Gauntlet 4).
Then I woke up and remembered I only have two copies of Sonic 2 - one of which I left with the other Genesis at my parents' place, so I only really effectively have one (why would I even want more than one, anyway...?) - and that while I've played very little of any Power Rangers games, I'm pretty sure there weren't two games with the same name for the Genesis alone starring different Sentai casts. (I know there's a game based on the show and a game based on the movie, but beyond that...)
I have weirdly lucid dreams
Then I woke up and remembered I only have two copies of Sonic 2 - one of which I left with the other Genesis at my parents' place, so I only really effectively have one (why would I even want more than one, anyway...?) - and that while I've played very little of any Power Rangers games, I'm pretty sure there weren't two games with the same name for the Genesis alone starring different Sentai casts. (I know there's a game based on the show and a game based on the movie, but beyond that...)
I have weirdly lucid dreams
sixteen-bit
Member
It must be cool to remember your dreams.
Shadow Hog
Member
Sometimes. Other times I wonder why I remember the dream about seeing a billboard ad for a new Star Trek TV show featuring the film cast... with the addition of Brent Spiner dressed up as a comically stoic clown.
Seriously, he was just staring forward on the billboard, completely emotionless, with a little party hat and clown nose on. Too hilariously out-of-place to be a regular in Star Trek.
Seriously, he was just staring forward on the billboard, completely emotionless, with a little party hat and clown nose on. Too hilariously out-of-place to be a regular in Star Trek.
Guys, a friend of mine just received his copy of CRYING, the Japanese version of Bio-Hazard Battle, and the insert sadly looks atrocious. Would anyone be kind enough to scan his?
The ones we could find via Google are either too lo-res or tilted or have weird logos on them, or all at the same time.
Please help!
The ones we could find via Google are either too lo-res or tilted or have weird logos on them, or all at the same time.
Please help!
Red Chocobo
Banned
I love how every game he shows is "the best game ever made" lol.
Guys, a friend of mine just received his copy of CRYING, the Japanese version of Bio-Hazard Battle, and the insert sadly looks atrocious. Would anyone be kind enough to scan his?
The ones we could find via Google are either too lo-res or tilted or have weird logos on them, or all at the same time.
Please help!
I might be able to help in a few days.
I have CRYING in my library, but I'm away from it for a bit. ;_;
I tend to forget mine as soon as I wake up.
PassiveObserver
Member
He only said that about Revenge of Shinobi, and that his favorite was ESWAT. But you're banned, so carry on.
To this day I still don't know how I managed to beat Streets of Rage 2 on Mania(co-op with my bro) when I played so sloppy due to not practicing it as much as the other difficulties. Hilariously enough my bro recorded it so we have the video forever.
This makes me want to do a better playthrough of it, lol.
This makes me want to do a better playthrough of it, lol.
Gunstarheroes
Member
So, i think i may have found the easiest game on the Sega Genesis, and its name is the Great Waldo Search.