StarTropics [0:00 - 2:09] In the second half of my play through of this game we exchange caves for an alien spacecraft. With that it seemed the game shifted from being a reaction based puzzle game to dodge all the attacks from the over powered enemies. The final boss gauntlet was a doozy, giving you an onslaught of three bosses and when you die you get to do them all over again. A good challenge and a fantastic ending for a NES game. Completed.
Gargoyles Quest II [2:10-5:52] A NES title made by Capcom from '92 that is truly a forgotten gem. The controls are so tight, the music catchy and fitting, the graphics are some of the best on the system. Combining a Dragon Quest style over world and a side-scroller platformer battle system is really an interesting idea. The only bad thing I can say about this game is that its too short and it has one of the trollyest (sp?) jumps I seen in a game, very minor complaints in what is an awesome game no retro player should skip. Completed.
Watch them here:
http://www.justin.tv/themancalledblade/b/310019564
http://www.justin.tv/themancalledblade/b/310031825
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
2/23/12 Show Notes
StarTropics - I thought I was in for an enjoyable, some what difficult NES adventure what I got was a tough as nails journey requiring room memorization and the ability to adapt to the clunky grid based controls. That's not to say I didn't have fun but there were points when I wanted to smash my controller to the ground and scream into the heavens.
Watch the first part:
http://www.twitch.tv/themancalledblade/b/309577025
To be Continued...
Watch the first part:
http://www.twitch.tv/themancalledblade/b/309577025
To be Continued...
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Obscure NES games
I made a list a few days back of relatively unknown NES games I found while slothing around youtube. I'll probably have a cast where I try a handful of these out and if I enjoy one or most go for a full play through.
Solar Jetman
Power Blade
Shatterhand
Uninvited
Magic of Scheherazade
Conquest of the Crystal Palace
Metal Storm
The Immortal
Clash at Demonhead
Code Name: Viper
Golgo 13 games
Nightshade
Willow
Sky Shark
Twin Cobra
Mendel Palace
Galaxy 5000
Low G Man
Monster Party
Dr Chaos
Shadow of the Ninja
Princess Tomato and the Salad Kingdom
Whomp 'Em
Panic Resturant
Rescue: Embassy Mission
Kaduki Quantum Fighter
Kick Master
Lagange Point
Legend of Ghost Lion
Sweet Home
Esper Dream 2
Mr. Gimmick
Little Samson
WURM - Journey of the Center
Air Fortress
Secret Ties
If anyone has any other games to suggest please leave a comment
Solar Jetman
Power Blade
Shatterhand
Uninvited
Magic of Scheherazade
Conquest of the Crystal Palace
Metal Storm
The Immortal
Clash at Demonhead
Code Name: Viper
Golgo 13 games
Nightshade
Willow
Sky Shark
Twin Cobra
Mendel Palace
Galaxy 5000
Low G Man
Monster Party
Dr Chaos
Shadow of the Ninja
Princess Tomato and the Salad Kingdom
Whomp 'Em
Panic Resturant
Rescue: Embassy Mission
Kaduki Quantum Fighter
Kick Master
Lagange Point
Legend of Ghost Lion
Sweet Home
Esper Dream 2
Mr. Gimmick
Little Samson
WURM - Journey of the Center
Air Fortress
Secret Ties
If anyone has any other games to suggest please leave a comment
2/22/12 Show Notes
Uncovered a real gem of a NES game a few days ago by Sunsoft. I couldn't wait to play through it and took tonight as an opportunity to play Ufouria: The Saga [0:00 - 4:16]. It had all the hallmarks of a great Sunsoft title; great memorable music, colorful detailed graphics, interesting game play and of course a fatal flaw which destroys the flow of the game (in this case it was the implementation of each character special abilities).
Completed.
Watch the full play-through here:
http://www.justin.tv/themancalledblade/b/309475391
Completed.
Watch the full play-through here:
http://www.justin.tv/themancalledblade/b/309475391
2/21/12 Show Notes
Was planning on playing Castlevania: Rondo of Blood but I could get the controller to work.
Decided to play a handful of indie freeware games.
Ninja Senki (ninjasenki.com) [0:00] Very fun, tight controls and a good challenge with some rockin tunes. Had some difficulty with the final boss but soon triumphed.
Maze of Galious Remake (http://www.braingames.getput.com/mog/) [2:07] Interesting game. Reminded me of La Mulana. Didn't get very far and gave it up... For another day.
Momodora (www.rdein.wordpress.com) [2:27] Fun little adventure very much in the spirit of Cave Story. Completed.
Warlock Bentspine (http://download.cnet.com/Warlock-Bentspine/3000-7433_4-75446892.html) [3:47] Fun Mega Man style game. Some difficult bosses and great music but uninspired level design. Completed.
http://www.justin.tv/themancalledblade/b/309372784
Decided to play a handful of indie freeware games.
Ninja Senki (ninjasenki.com) [0:00] Very fun, tight controls and a good challenge with some rockin tunes. Had some difficulty with the final boss but soon triumphed.
Maze of Galious Remake (http://www.braingames.getput.com/mog/) [2:07] Interesting game. Reminded me of La Mulana. Didn't get very far and gave it up... For another day.
Momodora (www.rdein.wordpress.com) [2:27] Fun little adventure very much in the spirit of Cave Story. Completed.
Warlock Bentspine (http://download.cnet.com/Warlock-Bentspine/3000-7433_4-75446892.html) [3:47] Fun Mega Man style game. Some difficult bosses and great music but uninspired level design. Completed.
http://www.justin.tv/themancalledblade/b/309372784
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