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insinion
10-26-2007, 12:47 PM
I recently bought a nice white duo-r. But i've been to busy playing final fantasy IX. I almost finished that so I can invest some time with my duo-r now. I heard that the pc-engine is one of the best consoles for shooters. To be honest i've never played a shooter before.. Well I tried ikaruga once but I got raped badly lol. So what are some good starters to get into this genre?
RadiantSvgun
10-26-2007, 01:05 PM
Well, for Hucards, here are some recommendations:
Gunhed
Salamander
Twinbee
Star Soldier
Super Star Soldier
Soldier Blade
Dead Moon
Final Soldier
Gradius
Parodius
I strongly recommend Gunhed. If your Duo is modded, you can buy the US version of it much cheaper. It is called "Blazing Lazers"
insinion
10-26-2007, 01:12 PM
Well, for Hucards, here are some recommendations:
Gunhed
Salamander
Twinbee
Star Soldier
Super Star Soldier
Soldier Blade
Dead Moon
Final Soldier
Gradius
Parodius
I strongly recommend Gunhed. If your Duo is modded, you can buy the US version of it much cheaper. It is called "Blazing Lazers"
Great! Thanks for your help. My duo isn't modded though. I will look into that later.
Ed Oscuro
10-26-2007, 01:32 PM
I like Terra Cresta II, but it's expensive. It has a cool caravan mode (get as many points as possible) with different time settings :)
Aussie2B
10-26-2007, 02:05 PM
Many PC Engine shooters are pretty darn hard (this is from a "normal" shooter player, not those hardcore shmup fans that think just about everything is easy). Since it's an older system, though, you don't have to worry about much in the way of "bullet hell" shooters.
I second Detana! TwinBee. It's a great game and very well-balanced, especially in comparison to its quarter-munching arcade counterpart. It might even be slightly too easy from my perspective, but it's perfect for someone starting out.
blissfulnoise
10-26-2007, 02:14 PM
Mr. Heli is the bee's knees. It can be pretty hard, but it's not too bad. Think Air Fortress on the NES.
Very cheap Hu-Card import.
Blazing Lazers is essential though. Get that one immediately and it's not even that hard.
staxx
10-26-2007, 03:53 PM
Toilet Kids (hehe)
Darius Alpha
Darius 2 (SCD)
Gradius
Gradius 2 Gofer (SCD)
Twinbee
Spriggan (SCD)
Spriggan Mk2 (SCD)
Hellfire (CD)
Parodius
Gun Hed
Super Star Soldier
Final Soldier
Soldier Blade
Sidearms (Hucard or CD)
Gates of Thunder (SCD)
Wings of Thunder (SCD)
Terra Cresta II
Star Parodia (SCD)
Salamander
1943
Tatsujin (aka Truxton)
Summer Carnival 92 and 93 (SCD)
Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire (ACD)
RType I and II (Hucard) or RType Complete (SCD)
Mr Heli
Tora Tora Tora (SCD)
Tiger Heli
Dead Moon
insinion
10-26-2007, 04:06 PM
I just downloaded rayxanber II cause i want to play a game now lol. Man this game gives me a hard time even on the first stage lol. I haven't cursed this much since i played battletoads years ago.
staxx
10-26-2007, 04:13 PM
Rayxanber II is a VERY tough shooter game to start with. The game is ok in my mind, you should check out the other games that I have mentioned, they are much easier in terms of difficulty.
insinion
10-26-2007, 04:29 PM
Yeah i will cause this game is driving me insane lol.
CosmicMonkey
10-26-2007, 05:07 PM
Gate of Thunder and Winds of Thunder to begin with. Absolutely awesome games.
Vectorman0
10-26-2007, 05:33 PM
Thread moved to the Import forum.
Sweater Fish Deluxe
10-26-2007, 05:39 PM
I've been on a huge Compile shooter kick lately. Spriggan is great and Blazing Lazers is definitely one of their best, maybe even *THE* best.
It's a bit sad to me that this style of shooter has disappeared. Shooters these days rarely have multiple weapons or if they do, you just select your weapon/character at the beginning and keep the same through the entire game. The idea of being able to choose from among a large number of weapons during the game is really a lot of fun and introduces all kinds of great situations. The fact the the weapons look so cool in Compile's shooters--and especially Blazing Lazers--only makes it better.
So yeah, I definitely recommend Blazing Lazers/Gunhed and Spriggan. Also Space Megaforce, MUSHA, Power Strike, GunNac, Robo Aleste, etc.
...word is bondage...
XYXZYZ
10-26-2007, 09:34 PM
LORDS OF THUNDER.
http://pcengine.free.fr/lot.jpg
http://yannick.fleurit.free.fr/Culture/Screenshots/Lords%20of%20Thunder/Lords%20of%20Thunder%20(6).jpg
http://yannick.fleurit.free.fr/Culture/Screenshots/Lords%20of%20Thunder/Lords%20of%20Thunder%20(10).jpg
http://yannick.fleurit.free.fr/Culture/Screenshots/Lords%20of%20Thunder/Lords%20of%20Thunder%20(13).jpg
http://yannick.fleurit.free.fr/Culture/Screenshots/Lords%20of%20Thunder/Lords%20of%20Thunder%20(5).jpg
http://yannick.fleurit.free.fr/Culture/Screenshots/Lords%20of%20Thunder/Lords%20of%20Thunder%20(14).jpg
http://yannick.fleurit.free.fr/Culture/Screenshots/Lords%20of%20Thunder/Lords%20of%20Thunder%20(2).jpg
Seriously, the soundtrack alone will make your face explode.
RadiantSvgun
10-26-2007, 09:52 PM
Oh yeah, and Lords of Thunder isn't pricey, and it is not too hard either. If your pockets are deep, you can always track down a copy of Sylphia.
Tron 2.0
10-26-2007, 11:16 PM
I just downloaded rayxanber II cause i want to play a game now lol. Man this game gives me a hard time even on the first stage lol. I haven't cursed this much since i played battletoads years ago.
II can be very difficult untile you memorize the whole game.
While III can be realy easy compare to it.
Oh yeah, and Lords of Thunder isn't pricey, and it is not too hard either. If your pockets are deep, you can always track down a copy of Sylphia.
I have one for sale for $140 :)
insinion
10-27-2007, 09:59 AM
I have one for sale for $140 :)
Atleast the shipping won't be too expensive since my country is close to yours. ^^; But i'll pass for now lol.
Atleast the shipping won't be too expensive since my country is close to yours. ^^; But i'll pass for now lol.
I'd even offer shipping by normal airmail
This is the price for the game right now,in Japan. I'm cheap :)
But the game,right now, is expensive for sure.
RadiantSvgun
10-28-2007, 12:03 AM
Sylphia is kinda worth it. Oh yeah, if you ever get an Arcade Card Duo, you can get the legendary shooter, Sapphire. That is an incredible shooter, but extremely pricey.
Tron 2.0
10-28-2007, 01:04 AM
Sylphia is kinda worth it. Oh yeah, if you ever get an Arcade Card Duo, you can get the legendary shooter, Sapphire. That is an incredible shooter, but extremely pricey.
Agreed on sapphire it isn't pricey if ya get a reproduction of it though.
Ed Oscuro
10-28-2007, 08:02 AM
Agreed on sapphire it isn't pricey if ya get a bootleg of it though.
fixed
Tron 2.0
10-28-2007, 11:52 PM
fixed
I ain't ashame i mention it.
Beside a legit copy of sapphire can run upwards of $400.00+ :p
I would have said boot but i don't wanna stir up the locals.
RadiantSvgun
10-29-2007, 05:17 AM
I'd have gladly paid for the bootleg of Sapphire. Anyhow, Super Darius is a good one, and the pc engine also has R-type I and II, along with Raiden. While not stellar shooters, still something to get you in the shmup boat. I still recommend Gunhed, it was the first shooter I ever played, and I continue to play it over 10 years later.
smork
10-29-2007, 06:31 AM
I ain't ashame i mention it.
Beside a legit copy of sapphire can run upwards of $400.00+ :p
I would have said boot but i don't wanna stir up the locals.
Heh, tell me if you see it that cheap. I never have!
XYXZYZ
10-29-2007, 08:23 AM
Doesn't the the bootleg of Sapphire still run about $60-120.00? And is the boot a real pressed CD, or CD-R?
RadiantSvgun
10-29-2007, 12:53 PM
Doesn't the the bootleg of Sapphire still run about $60-120.00? And is the boot a real pressed CD, or CD-R?
Yes, one of my friends has one, and it is the most well-made bootleg I've ever seen.
klausien
10-29-2007, 02:09 PM
Doesn't the the bootleg of Sapphire still run about $60-120.00? And is the boot a real pressed CD, or CD-R?
I wouldn't pay too much more than $50 for it, but it is worth every penny. I have one and yes, it is an actual pressed CD with full documentation. It is the most professional "bootleg" I have ever seen; so much so that I consider it a "reprint" personally. No shame here.
skipperscott
11-03-2007, 12:37 AM
PC Engine shooting which i like mostly are:
Parodius da!
Space Invaders
Dragon Spirit
lkermel
11-03-2007, 04:31 PM
I wouldn't pay too much more than $50 for it, but it is worth every penny. I have one and yes, it is an actual pressed CD with full documentation. It is the most professional "bootleg" I have ever seen; so much so that I consider it a "reprint" personally. No shame here.
Same here. I bought mine for about $50 and I consider it more like a great 'reprint' than a cheap 'bootleg' or horrible CD-R copies as we sometimes see on Ebay.
Tron 2.0
11-04-2007, 01:30 AM
Doesn't the the bootleg of Sapphire still run about $60-120.00? And is the boot a real pressed CD, or CD-R?
Naw a bootleg of Sapphire will run ya just $60.00+
I have a copy and in no way did it cost me $120.00
You do have people that try to charge that much for one,but it isn't worth a $100.00+
XYXZYZ
11-07-2007, 12:44 PM
Naw a bootleg of Sapphire will run ya just $60.00+
I have a copy and in no way did it cost me $120.00
You do have people that try to charge that much for one,but it isn't worth a $100.00+
That's good. But I figure the whole point of the bootleg is to scam people into thinking it's a real copy, where $100-200.00 would be a great price.
Even if I do get ahold of one, I'd still need the arcade card.
RadiantSvgun
11-07-2007, 11:02 PM
Oh yeah, I forgot about Image Fight. It's a really good conversion, but can get challenging at times. If you still have a big wallet, you can get the sequel, Image Fight II. However, I heard it is far more challenging than many of the old shooters.