2/27/12 Show Notes

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.

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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.

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To be Continued...

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

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

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.

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