Switch plays all (ok most) of the Nintendo games ever made, but that's cheating. I think you have to judge consoles by the game library that originated on it. If you only count Switch games made after 2017? Then it doesn't look so hot.
I've always preferred 2D games to 3D, and the SNES was the best ever console for 2D gaming, before everything went 3D.
A while ago I googled for lists of the Best Beat'em Up games. I looked for ranked lists at least 25 games long. I found 5 qualifying lists, assigned points based on rank and added it all up. I was left with 58 unique titles.
Here are the top 25 games without a main entry on this page:
I was a kid through the NES era and just before, my first system was ColecoVision and loved playing Atari 2600 at my cousins' house.
I traded my Sega Genesis for a week to a friend in return for his Game Boy. I believe he had Tetris, Spider-Man & Metroid. Just about immediately, I couldn't wait to get my Genesis back.
The tiny, blurry, pea-soup screen meant you couldn't play it unless you crouched directly under a lamp light. Maybe it was passable entertainment at school recess or on a car/bus trip or waiting for your turn at a birthday bowling party, but even a Tiger electronic handheld game could manage that. I'd honestly rather play 2600 on a tv than play Game Boy.
So, to answer the question: "Are Game Boy Games Still Worth Playing In 2023?" I didn't think they were worth playing in 1989.
But the Advance games look a lot better, and are comparable to SNES games, so I'm excited to check those out.
I buy games, lots and lots of games... But pirating is 100% legitimate if the game isn't available to be purchased anywhere in the marketplace. If the copyright holders don't like it, then don't let your IPs become abandonware. Put them up for sale, and we'll buy them.
A while ago I googled for lists of the best Sega Genesis games. I looked for long lists each at least 50 games long, that were ranked. I assigned points based on rank and added them all up. I was left with 16 lists, 396 unique games and 1,465 total entries.
True Lies ended up tied for #313 best Sega Genesis game. I guess it's a VERY hidden gem?
A while ago I googled for lists of the best Neo Geo games. I looked for ranked lists at least 25 games long. I ended up finding 7 qualifying lists with 132 unique games and a total of 410 separate entries. I assigned points based on rank and added it all up.
Here (in order) are the games from that Top 25 that didn't get an entry here:
Metal Slug X: Super Vehicle-001 (enhanced version of Metal Slug 2)
The Top 10 were:
1.) Streets of Rage 2 / Bare Knuckle 2
2.) Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
3.) Sonic the Hedgehog 2
4.) Contra: Hard Corps
5.) Gunstar Heroes
6.) Sonic the Hedgehog
7.) Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
8.) Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
9.) Shining Force II
10.) Beyond Oasis / The Story of Thor: A Successor of the Light
All of them except for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles are available on the Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online and/or the Sega Genesis Classics Collection.
@WeltraumDreamer "Never heard of it, but since I'm a Gradius and R-Type fan, I will give it a try."
A while ago I searched the Internet for lists of the best Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games. They had to be ranked lists, at least 50 games long. I found 16 qualifying lists, assigned points based on rank and added it all up.
I ended up with 397 unique titles and 1,465 entries.
Gaiares ended up a Top 60 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game. It finished just above Panorama Cotton which was another shmup recently released on the Switch.
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Re: Poll: What's The Best Nintendo System Of All Time?
Switch plays all (ok most) of the Nintendo games ever made, but that's cheating. I think you have to judge consoles by the game library that originated on it. If you only count Switch games made after 2017? Then it doesn't look so hot.
I've always preferred 2D games to 3D, and the SNES was the best ever console for 2D gaming, before everything went 3D.
Re: "We Basically Had To Bribe The Producers" - The Origin Of EA Sports
I still say "BOOM! He's on his back"! like...daily.
John Madden's in-game commentary is burned in my brain.
Re: CAVE Story: The Chronicles of DonPachi, The Shmup Series That Changed Everything
In the latest Shmups Forum Annual Poll:
8 of the top 25 were Cave shmups.
Re: Best Beat 'Em Ups Of All Time
A while ago I googled for lists of the Best Beat'em Up games. I looked for ranked lists at least 25 games long. I found 5 qualifying lists, assigned points based on rank and added it all up. I was left with 58 unique titles.
Here are the top 25 games without a main entry on this page:
Re: Poll: Are Game Boy Games Still Worth Playing In 2023?
I was a kid through the NES era and just before, my first system was ColecoVision and loved playing Atari 2600 at my cousins' house.
I traded my Sega Genesis for a week to a friend in return for his Game Boy. I believe he had Tetris, Spider-Man & Metroid. Just about immediately, I couldn't wait to get my Genesis back.
The tiny, blurry, pea-soup screen meant you couldn't play it unless you crouched directly under a lamp light. Maybe it was passable entertainment at school recess or on a car/bus trip or waiting for your turn at a birthday bowling party, but even a Tiger electronic handheld game could manage that. I'd honestly rather play 2600 on a tv than play Game Boy.
So, to answer the question: "Are Game Boy Games Still Worth Playing In 2023?" I didn't think they were worth playing in 1989.
But the Advance games look a lot better, and are comparable to SNES games, so I'm excited to check those out.
Re: Talking Point: Where Do You Stand On "Ethical Emulation"?
I buy games, lots and lots of games...
But pirating is 100% legitimate if the game isn't available to be purchased anywhere in the marketplace.
If the copyright holders don't like it, then don't let your IPs become abandonware. Put them up for sale, and we'll buy them.
Re: Random: Why Acclaim Almost Killed This Arnold Schwarzenegger Video Game
A while ago I googled for lists of the best Sega Genesis games. I looked for long lists each at least 50 games long, that were ranked. I assigned points based on rank and added them all up. I was left with 16 lists, 396 unique games and 1,465 total entries.
True Lies ended up tied for #313 best Sega Genesis game.
I guess it's a VERY hidden gem?
Re: Best Neo Geo Games
A while ago I googled for lists of the best Neo Geo games. I looked for ranked lists at least 25 games long. I ended up finding 7 qualifying lists with 132 unique games and a total of 410 separate entries. I assigned points based on rank and added it all up.
Here (in order) are the games from that Top 25 that didn't get an entry here:
Re: Retro-Bit Announces Battletoads & Double Dragon And Gleylancer Reprints
I'd buy Battletoads & Double Dragon on Switch in a second!
Re: GamesMaster Returns For A New Series Next Year
As a Canadian, I had never heard of the series until the reboot. I watched and enjoyed all the new ones!
Re: Gallery: Checking Out Retro-Bit's 'Battletoads & Double Dragon' And 'Avenging Spirit' Reissues
There is still no Battletoads on Switch.
Sometimes life just doesn't make sense...
Re: Hardware: The Taito Egret II Mini Is A Doorway Into True Gaming History
Jungle King / Jungle Hunt / Pirate Pete is a true Taito classic.
Re: Gaiares Is Getting A Physical Re-Release With The Help Of The Kid Who Promoted It 31 Years Ago
@rob7979
The Top 10 were:
1.) Streets of Rage 2 / Bare Knuckle 2
2.) Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
3.) Sonic the Hedgehog 2
4.) Contra: Hard Corps
5.) Gunstar Heroes
6.) Sonic the Hedgehog
7.) Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
8.) Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
9.) Shining Force II
10.) Beyond Oasis / The Story of Thor: A Successor of the Light
All of them except for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles are available on the Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online and/or the Sega Genesis Classics Collection.
Re: Gaiares Is Getting A Physical Re-Release With The Help Of The Kid Who Promoted It 31 Years Ago
@WeltraumDreamer
You're welcome!
Re: Gaiares Is Getting A Physical Re-Release With The Help Of The Kid Who Promoted It 31 Years Ago
@WeltraumDreamer "Never heard of it, but since I'm a Gradius and R-Type fan, I will give it a try."
A while ago I searched the Internet for lists of the best Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games. They had to be ranked lists, at least 50 games long. I found 16 qualifying lists, assigned points based on rank and added it all up.
I ended up with 397 unique titles and 1,465 entries.
Gaiares ended up a Top 60 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game. It finished just above Panorama Cotton which was another shmup recently released on the Switch.