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Terrarin doesn't miss! Looking forward to this one.

Is this the same Z80 used in the Sega Master System (and later in the Genesis for sound iirc)?

So I'm assuming this will be a comedy...yikes.

@RetroGames I would assume the Virtual On Stick?

hell yeah - incredible game, but I'd be down for a lot more if I didnt have to strap on the headset everytime.

Bigger than Mario and Sonic??? Strange times indeed.

As much as Shinobi 3 improved the gameplay over Revenge, I still give Revenge the nod - the music, enemy and stage variety just give it the edge imo.

After originally being disappointed with Shadow Dancer (Genesis) when it first came out, I find myself like it even more than 3 now.
As a fan of the original Shinobi arcade, I’ve come to appreciate all the callbacks it does to that and the arcade version of Shadow Dancer (hostages, 1 hit kills, etc). It’s one of those games where, once you get good - it really shines.

All 3 Shinobi games on the Genesis are top tier - but i guess i like them best in the order they were released!

@Damo But you have 3 versions of the OG Shinobi that are near identical? Are those being consolidated into one?

Busting makes me feel good

Really looking forward to seeing the results - I'm definitely missing some gems here.

Legend of Etad, Tau, Zipper and Snak are all top notch in my book.

Really hope this team goes back and gives us a sequel to Black Bird one day. Amazing Fantasy Zone inspired shooter.

Thats pretty awesome!

I used to own the arcade PCB - fun game that has a lot of childhood memories.

The only complaint is the arcade version doesn't allow you to continue more than 3 times IIRC.

Played the demo a couple of times last night (100% on my 2nd play through).

This game shot straight up to my must get list! The gameplay and grpahics are great - gives me Treasure vibes.

The demo is super easy – that would be my one complaint. Also, I'm not sure why a game that will only take an hour to beat would need a save feature...

This article is a bit misleading though - completing the demo does not tell you how to get the full game. It simply asks for you to send a card to the developer for a chance to win a copy of the game. Unless I missed something?

Pretty awesome.

Definitely used that SMS trick back in the day - one of my most played Maater System games.

@-wc-

I'm glad they took them down since that presents another chance that someone else will take another crack at it and do them justice.

Break Thru deserves better.

And no, I'm sort of on the side of do it right or don't do it at all tbh. They were really bad ports.

Good. They were garbage ports - hopefully we get them reworked and released again!

This makes me want to boot up the Sega CD version tonight.

Yeah... thats what I'm doing.

Wonder if the Turbo Everdrive V1, V2 or Everdrive Pro will fit in this thing?

Those carts have that bump towards the end of the end that make me think it won't.

Damn - thought this was a rom >_<

New JSR after the incredible Bombrush Cyberfunk - we eating goooood!

The new Shinobi is the stand out for me. Only one that made me nervous was Golden Axe... I would have loved Dot Emu and Lizardcube to take a stab at that.

This is a dream come true.

Awesome interview!

I own a Rally Bike PCB (along with other Toaplan games) and it's a hidden gem for sure. Give it some time and you'll be addicted to getting a little further each run. (And jumping onto the truck to take it over in the first stage never gets old)

I saw Phantasy Star and got excited.

this looks a little rough. certainly not "Bigger, Badder, Better"

Sad to think that Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is still stuck on the Wii (and arcades).

Nuts and Bolts was awesome.

I understand the hate it got from most people. I'm still mad about Zillion 2. They just wanted the same game again.

Giant Bomb gave it the game of the year in 2008, those brave souls.

Hope to grab one - as long as it works with the PS5 so I can play the VO Collection and Magical VO. That, and it's not an obscene amount of money.

Really looking forward to this - firs tgame was great (bought it on cart in fact).

Awesome news - one of my favorite Saturn games when I was a kid, even though I could never fully understand WTF was going on.

Super excited for this - Kenseiden is one of those overlooked gems on the Master System that gets little attention.

Would be awesome if they release this physically.

this looks awful. Berserk deserves better.

Im old enough both electronic tabletop games AND books!

Backed!

anyone know how many Glow units were produced?

Hyped! Downloading now!

This and Truxton Extreme - Toaplan fans eating good!

While Crisis Force is a good looking shooter, there are better ones on the system if you are looking for more.

Check out S.C.A.T., Gun-Nac and Summer Carnival 92' Recca

Hydro Thunder and Ecco are big games missing from this list.

Soul Cal, Skies and PSO were absolute beasts on the system. I really need to grab a MODE.

Wow - I can't believe it's been around since 98'!!!

YES!!!!

I love the Saturn version - this is up there with Space Harrier as one of my favorite super scaler games.

Was considering buying the Egret Mini just for this - so this news is a godsend!

It's getting a U.S. release? But the MSX was never released in the U.S., was it?

@KingMike
Monster World was definitely released here in NA. I recall being disappointed by how easy it was (compared to Dragon's Trap and Monster Land on the SMS). Looks amazing though!

Also, regarding Fatal Labyrinth - I remember that and Flicky both being released on budget games ($30 IIRC) - which was unheard of at the time. Both were well worth the price IMO.

Wow - just read that bit at the end of a potential Llamasoft series! That would be amazing - so many great titles (some stuck on iOS) to document.

This looks amazing!

This is awesome - a MD version of CC sounds amazing.

Also managed to grab me a copy of the challenge version of Gunstream using Zen Market. Really looking forward to it!

Mario Kart Arcade?!?

Respect -1

Good for her though - busted her ass (literally). Well deserved.

Being a huge fan of Revenge, this was such a relief after playing Shadow Dancer on the Genesis. Shinobi 3 felt much more like a sequel to that game - though it didn't surpass it in my opinion.

Decades later, I actually have come to love Shadow Dancer more as well - but all 3 games are top tier in my book.

These guys are easily one of the most talented dev groups out there. All 3 of their releases have been flat out amazing.

Give me Raiden VI - and bring back sprites!