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Re: Mega Drive / Genesis Fan Port "Mega Splatterhouse" Just Got A Demo For Halloween

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Just played through the demo, then over to the TG-16 version, then to the arcade original in MAME, and I can say this: the gameplay in this genesis port is so responsive and it feels perfect. The graphics and animations are top notch and match the arcade but somehow look better. The color work is really well done, and the Genesis sound chip doing its metallic FM fartiness sounds great. The voice/audio samples are ported from the arcade version (when you hit enemies with a weapon you get the extremely satisfying bowling ball knocking down pins sound), as is the rest of the stage intro graphics, etc.

I like the TG-16 more than the arcade version, but this, if completed, will be the definitive way to play this game. I hope they're able to do so! If so, I'll be looking for a hard copy to complete my Genesis trilogy. In the meantime, I'm going to head back over to itch and donate to the project. If you like Splatterhouse (the first game's levels are definitely my favorite, along with the music) then this is for you! I'm by no means any good at the games, but I really enjoy them and keep going back for more fun!

Re: Here's Your First (Blurry) Look At SuperSega's PCB

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Months of press with only a prototype shell, an interview that fails to help legitimize the project, blurry photo, blurry video in an age of pro level camera phones, PCB incomplete. No official blessing from SEGA. But…all for $3.

Bubsy voice: What could possibly go wrong??

Re: Castlevania: Nocturne Director Hints Season 3 Will Only Happen If You Support Season 2

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@Razieluigi Yes, I’m VERY excited to play the Haunted Castle remake!! But I know, like you said, don’t expect anything.

I’m also playing through a handful of CV games: just finished Aria of Sorrow, Castlevania Chronicles, working on SCIV and SotN. I want to replay Bloodstained RotN later this fall. Currently also working on the new Abathor in mp, which borrows some from Castlevania.

Re: The "Sega Saturn Slim" Is Now Our Most-Wanted Hardware Of 2024

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@KitsuneNight I’m hoping for MORE new sonic games. I know I’ve missed a couple decent games, but I lost interest in Sonic after the Dreamcast. Luckily there’s a little hope in reviving some of the legacy games and yes, likely repackaging the Genesis games…I’d love some late arcade releases in a collection. Looking at some of the PS2 Japan exclusives, the Sega Ages games look really fun. They could clean some of those up and I’m interested.

Re: New Storefront Law Tells Us What We All Should Know: We Don't Own Digital Games

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@-wc- I would assume you’d need to pop in the cart each time to play them even though they mostly came downloaded from a server. I would think of it just like a PlayStation 4 or 5 disc, even though the data transmits from the cart on each use during play on Switch (I think). If I hover over game tiles on Switch it’ll display a little grayed out cart if it’s a physical cart game. If downloaded from eshop, you can launch without a cart inserted.

Edit: this got me thinking of account issues I recently had going back to play some 360 disc games. I was experiencing trouble “logging in” and I’m pretty sure I couldn’t even play an offline disc copy of a game I’ve had for many years. Will the same account barrier occur on Switch? If so, then “buying” a physical copy of any game is kind of pointless. I wonder will account issues block you from playing your own library of games after Switch is retired?

To clarify, I’m referring to the console account login, NOT an online feature from a game menu. Like when you pop in a Switch cart and before it launches, it asks “who’s playing?” I have two player accounts on my Switch.

Re: New Storefront Law Tells Us What We All Should Know: We Don't Own Digital Games

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I usually buy physical if I can, but 5 years ago or so, I decided I was pretty much done with disc games except a few I’d like to have for a little display box. Currently I only buy switch physical copies, and most often I buy Nintendo games or smaller independent titles, where it’s usually relatively safe to assume that the game, or most of it, is on the cart. But I also sometimes think it’s a waste… and am not sure which route to go.

Re: Double Dragon Artist Says Double Dragon Revive Is "Cheap" And "Shows No Respect" To The Series

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@Serpenterror missed this in last comment but new audiences like Super DD? That surprises me because the game is super sluggish and feels worse to play to me than IV. I have the SNES cart too and recently tried a play through because I remember liking it so much back in the day. Was reeeally rough lol. I didn’t make it all the way through… I’m curious what the draw is in comparison to other entries.

Re: Double Dragon Artist Says Double Dragon Revive Is "Cheap" And "Shows No Respect" To The Series

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@Serpenterror Yeah, the QoL features in DD IV definitely make it a no go for many. I admit I played the game on release several years ago, and quickly turned it off in disgust as it just kind of felt cheap and shallow. I didn’t replay until last year and it was fine. Moves were much easier to pull off than in the old games and there were more of them.

I see why this game (IV) in the series may not attract newcomers, but does every game need comprehensive QoL? That’s no dig, just an honest question. I don’t think so, but it’s nice if it’s there and optional. I certainly don’t expect it with each new game and think of that stuff as luxury.

One thing to be noted about DD IV that I found really helped me enjoy my play was when you game over, you can choose to start on any of the levels including the one you died on, and when you reboot the game, you have built in level select. I didn’t game over until late game, but that was super nice as an enticement to keep playing and even just replay an earlier level you liked.

Edit: maybe the level select following game over in DD IV was added after the game launched?

Re: Double Dragon Artist Says Double Dragon Revive Is "Cheap" And "Shows No Respect" To The Series

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Not sure exactly what the backstory is on this, but this seems like a huge overreaction. As someone mentioned above, seems very personal and comes across rude.

I really enjoyed Gaiden and was on top of the leaderboard earlier this year, but before I bought it I was pretty skeptical. Let’s see what this game is…still very early to tell how it will play and feel.

I also just finally played and beat IV last fall, and I enjoyed it and found it pretty replayable, but it’s a different beast altogether.

They all have pros and cons…except Double Dragon Advance. That game rocks and for me is pretty much the perfect DD game. It’s like the definitive version of the arcade game with performance fixes, more levels, and a much better move set. Loved it and the weapons NEVER disappear even if knocked out of your hands. You can carry one throughout a level if you want.

I’m excited to see more of Revive. Probably going to give it a try next year.

Re: 20 Years In The Making, Mario Adventure 3 Is The Ultimate Mario 3 ROM Hack

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I’ll have to try this out on the AVS. I think my favorite SMB3 hack is 2nd Run since it’s a similar feel to a Nintendo developed game, at least world 1 since I’ve not played all that far. I’ve definitely played some nightmare difficulty hacks and that’s not what I look for in a hack; I’m typically looking for a game that feels like a natural expansion of the original.

That said, I’m not so sure that this hack is for me!

Re: PowKiddy Is Actually Doing Something Slightly Different With Its RGB20 Pro

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@-wc- Thanks for the reply! I just looked at the model you mentioned, the Anbernic RG383V, and it looks good in terms of price vs. features. Did yours come with the SD cards or did you make your own image? I suppose it could depend on where you’re buying. Something like this is very tempting, but…we all have so many options for retro games I don’t really need this 😜🤔

Re: Anniversary: It's Been 25 Years Since The Dreamcast's North American "9.9.99" Launch

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Bought a Dreamcast on 9.9.99 with Sonic, Blue Stinger, and Soul Calibur. Got Crazy Taxi, Power Stone and Dynamite Cop soon after, later followed by RE: Code Veronica, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Shadow Man, Shenmue, and a bunch more.

This console was the arcade at home, and it was like nothing I’d ever played before. The Dreamcast was all about fun, and it had a unique character to it like no other gaming console. I recall the multiplayer scream-laughing of my friends and I playing many of these games together for the first time! A console launch different for me than the rest. Soon after, I discovered Classic Game Room and began enjoying the quirky reviews as they were broadcast. Such great times!!