My SNES still works. I'm not too worried. I think a combination of getting another used SNES (maybe even just for parts), as well as modern consoles that can play SNES cartridges and, of course, emulation will keep us playing this great console's games for a long time.
Great to see how the game is coming along. Looks great so far.
It was always strange that neither the Sega Genesis/MD nor the Super Nintendo got a port of Alpha 1 back in the day, even though the Super Nintendo did get a port of Alpha 2.
Feels like this is finally getting rectified decades later. Similar to how the Genesis/MD is finally getting a port of R-Type, a game that always felt like a natural fit for the system.
Great article. I never got the Menacer but was always interested. I do remember the tv commercials showing that you could detach parts of it.
Years later, around 2002, I got Nintendo's Super Scope and hunted down a handful of its games. I would like to do the same for the Menacer and its games.
I've heard about this Polymega. Looks very interesting. I hope it all turns out well. Always great to have more modern ways to play classic game cartridges and discs
Definitely want to get an Evercade so I can check out some of these games compilations.
Utopia and Actua Soccer are games I'd like to try out. That off-road 4x4 looks good to me. It gives me those early PS1/Saturn vibes. Hopefully it doesn't play too rough...
SquareEnix should do a Soul Blazer Collection that includes that game along with Illusion of Gaia and Terranigma (and even the Granstream Saga, if they have/can get the rights to it).
They already did a physical Collection of Mana as well as the digital Collection of SaGa. Give us a physical collection of these games also and call it a day.
I'm glad an industry legend like Yuzo Koshiro is voicing his opinion. We need more of this.
I agree with @KingMike that the game doesn't get appreciated because few know that it was an NES port of a game that predates even the first Zelda. A similar situation is Ultima Exodus on the NES.
Maybe some of you won't love these games more than the original Zelda or Dragon Quest/Warrior, for example, but it's important people know the history before passing judgement. Those game may not exist if it wasn't for the Hydlides and Ultimas that paved the way.
I'm glad I bought all of these on the eShop last April while they were on sale for $1.99 each.
They may not be the greatest ports or have the quality of life improvements of Arcade Archives releases but at least I can play them anytime I want instead of waiting for them to be re-released (which could take months or years) for $8 each. So I'm happy with my purchases.
Sounds great. Looking at the screenshots, the game still looks great even today. I'm glad this game is finally getting a release outside of Asian territories.
Hopefully this will also help bring the insane collector prices down for the original used cartridges.
It's for the best that they are changing it to an original IP. They won't have to deal with Nintendo, and we'll get a new game that we can, hopefully, purchase a physical edition of in the future. If there's one thing the Genesis/Mega Drive always needed, in my opinion, it's a metroivania
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Re: Does Your SNES Have A Ticking Time Bomb Inside?
My SNES still works. I'm not too worried. I think a combination of getting another used SNES (maybe even just for parts), as well as modern consoles that can play SNES cartridges and, of course, emulation will keep us playing this great console's games for a long time.
Re: Here's (Even More) Footage Of Street Fighter Alpha Running On Mega Drive / Genesis
Great to see how the game is coming along. Looks great so far.
It was always strange that neither the Sega Genesis/MD nor the Super Nintendo got a port of Alpha 1 back in the day, even though the Super Nintendo did get a port of Alpha 2.
Feels like this is finally getting rectified decades later. Similar to how the Genesis/MD is finally getting a port of R-Type, a game that always felt like a natural fit for the system.
Re: The Making Of: The Menacer - How Sega Rustled Up A Super Scope Rival In Just Six Months
Great article. I never got the Menacer but was always interested. I do remember the tv commercials showing that you could detach parts of it.
Years later, around 2002, I got Nintendo's Super Scope and hunted down a handful of its games. I would like to do the same for the Menacer and its games.
Re: Polymega's N64 Module Allows Support For Game Boy And Game Boy Color Games
I've heard about this Polymega. Looks very interesting. I hope it all turns out well. Always great to have more modern ways to play classic game cartridges and discs
Re: Unseen Prototype For Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night On Game.com Is Unearthed
It's cool that this prototype even exists
Re: Guide: How To Play Zelda: Link's Awakening DX HD On Steam Deck
Great info to have.
I don't have a Steam Deck but, I may get one eventually. I do have the game but haven't touched it yet
Re: Review: Gremlin Collection 1 - An Uneven Celebration Of A British Legend
Definitely want to get an Evercade so I can check out some of these games compilations.
Utopia and Actua Soccer are games I'd like to try out. That off-road 4x4 looks good to me. It gives me those early PS1/Saturn vibes. Hopefully it doesn't play too rough...
Re: Square Enix, Yuzo Koshiro Really Wants 'Illusion Of Gaia' And 'Terranigma' Remakes, Thanks
SquareEnix should do a Soul Blazer Collection that includes that game along with Illusion of Gaia and Terranigma (and even the Granstream Saga, if they have/can get the rights to it).
They already did a physical Collection of Mana as well as the digital Collection of SaGa. Give us a physical collection of these games also and call it a day.
I'm glad an industry legend like Yuzo Koshiro is voicing his opinion. We need more of this.
Re: The PC-88 Classic Silpheed Blasts Its Way Onto The Switch eShop on December 21st
I think we would all prefer the Sega/Mega CD version. This is still nice to have. Especially for game preservation.
Re: PC-88 Action RPG Hydlide Ventures Onto Nintendo Switch On December 21st
I still have the NES and Genesis ports.
I agree with @KingMike that the game doesn't get appreciated because few know that it was an NES port of a game that predates even the first Zelda. A similar situation is Ultima Exodus on the NES.
Maybe some of you won't love these games more than the original Zelda or Dragon Quest/Warrior, for example, but it's important people know the history before passing judgement. Those game may not exist if it wasn't for the Hydlides and Ultimas that paved the way.
Re: A Bunch Of Data East Games Have Vanished From The Switch eShop
I'm glad I bought all of these on the eShop last April while they were on sale for $1.99 each.
They may not be the greatest ports or have the quality of life improvements of Arcade Archives releases but at least I can play them anytime I want instead of waiting for them to be re-released (which could take months or years) for $8 each. So I'm happy with my purchases.
Re: Sega Files Altered Beast, Eternal Champions And Kid Chameleon Trademarks
Very interested in new Eternal Champions, Afterburner and Outrun games.
I would like to see a new Altered Beast done in a beat'em-up style closer to to the Streets of Rage or Golden Axe series.
And a new 2.5D Kid Chameleon game in the style of the New Super Mario Bros. games would be nice also.
We'll see what happens. Get working, Sega
Re: One Of The Mega Drive's Most Insanely Expensive Games Is Getting A Reissue
Sounds great. Looking at the screenshots, the game still looks great even today. I'm glad this game is finally getting a release outside of Asian territories.
Hopefully this will also help bring the insane collector prices down for the original used cartridges.
Re: The Making Of: Gunstar Heroes, Treasure's Mega Drive Masterpiece
Awesome game. I finally got it years ago on my PS3. Never finished it. It may be time to revisit it
Re: Gears Of Rage Brings "Mode 7-Like" Scaling To Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Interested to see the finished product. Hope it turns out well. Always great to see new games coming for classic consoles
Re: Yes, This Is Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night On The Sega Mega Drive
Very cool. I remember seeing a video about this about a year ago. Would love to try out the full game when it's finally finished.
Hope they include the Sega Saturn-exclusive areas as playable levels. That would be awesome
Re: Fan Port 'Mega Final Fight' Playable Demo Now Available
Looks like the demo link is no longer working.
Would be interested to play this. And see how it compares to both the arcade (which I have on my PS3) and the SNES versions.
Re: Mega Drive Fan Game 'Metroid Mega Mission' Rebranding To Original Project
It's for the best that they are changing it to an original IP. They won't have to deal with Nintendo, and we'll get a new game that we can, hopefully, purchase a physical edition of in the future. If there's one thing the Genesis/Mega Drive always needed, in my opinion, it's a metroivania