The Famicom Thread

[Arasoi]

This is a thread about the Famicom and its games. Share your favorites, memories, purchases, accomplishments etc!

My list:

Systems:

Red AN 500 Sharp Twin Famicom

Accessories:

Bandai Hypershot (Space Shadow)

Tap Tap Mat (Whack a mole)

Games:

3D Hot Rally
3D World Runner
1943 The Battle of Midway
Adventure Island 1
Adventure Island 2
Adventure Island 3
Adventure Island 4
Ai Senshi Nicol
Akumajo Densetsu
Akumajo Dracula FDS
Akumajo Dracula cart
Akumajo Special: Boku Dracula Kun
Apple Monogatari (Little Computer People)
Argos no Senshi (Rygar)
Argus
Armadillo
Arumana No Kiseki
Aspic
B-Wings
Bubble Bobble
Bugette Honey
Burai Fighter
Cho Wakusei Senki Metafight
Cleopatra
Contra (JP)
Crisis Force
Crystal dragon
Daiku no Gensan - Hammerin Harry
Dead Zone
Deep Dungeon 1
Deep Dungeon 2
Dracula 2 FDS
Dragon Scroll
Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Druid: Kyoufu no Tobira
Eggerland
Exciting Baseball
Exed Eyes
F1 Race
Falsion FDS
Famicom Mukashi Banashi: Shin Oniga Shima - Zenpen
Famicom Mukashi Banashi: Yuuyuuki - Kouhen
Famicom Mukashi Banashi: Yuuyuuki - Zenpen
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Koukeisha (Zenpen)
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Koukeisha (Kouhen)
Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shoujo (Zenpen)
Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shoujo (Kouhen)
Family Mahjong II: Shanghai he no Michi
Fantasy Zone
Fantasy Zone II
Fudou Myouou Den
Gal Force: Eternal Story
Gamgame
Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū
Getsufu Maaden
Ginga Denshou - Galaxy Odyssey
Golf
Goonies 1
Goonies 2
Gradius
Gradius 2
Gun Sight
Gun.Smoke
Gyruss (J, FDS disk writer version)
Halley Wars
Hao's mystery
Hebereke
Highway Star (Rad Racer)
Hi No Tori
Hitler no Fukkatsu
Hikari Shinwa: Parutena no Kagami
Hokuto No Ken 3
Holy Diver
Hoshi No Kirby
Ice Hockey (FDS)
Ikari
Image Fight
Insector X
Janken Disk Shiro
Jikai Shounen Mettomag
Jin Sei Geki Jou 2
Jin Sei Geki Jou 3
Joy Mecha Fight
Kaettekita Mario Bros.
Kage no Densetsu
Kekkyoku Nankyoku Daibouken
Kiki Kaikai
Kineko: Kinetic Connection
King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch
King's Knight
Lupin III
Madara
Mad City
Magical Taruruuto Kun: Fantastic World!!
Mappyland
Marchen Veil
Maze of Galious
Meikyuu Jinn Dababa
Metroid FDS
Mighty Final Fight
Moai Kun
Moero! Twinbee: Cinamon Hakasei wo Sukue
Mr. Gold: Tooyama no Kinsan Space Chou
Nazoler Land Dai 2 Gou
Nazoler Land Special!! Quiz Ou o Ikuse
Nazo no Murasamejou
Ningen Heiki Dead Fox (Code Name: Viper)
Ninja Crusaders
Omoikkiri Tanteidan Haado Gumi: Matenrou no Chousenjou
Othello
Pac Land
Parodius
Patlabor the Mobile Police
Quarth
Quest of Ki
Radia No Senki
Recca Summer Carnival '92
Relics Ankoku Yousai
Replicart (Taito)
Road Fighter
Rockman
Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo
Rockman 3: Dokutā Wairī no Saigo!?
Rockman 4: Arata Naru Yabō!!
Rockman 5: Blues no Wana?!
Rockman 6: Shijō Saidai no Tatakai!!
Rodland
Rolling Thunder
Salamander
Section Z FDS
Seicross
Silvania: Ai Ippai no Boukensha
Smash Ping Pong
Solomon no Kagi
Spartan X 2
Space Harrier
Space Shadow
Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti
Star Soldier
Super Chinese (Kung Fu Heroes)
Super Lode Runner
Super Mario Bros (cart)
Super Mario 2 J FDS
Super Mogura Tataki Pokkun Moguraa
Sword of Kalin
Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy)
Tokimeki High School
Tower of Druaga
Twinbee
Twinbee 3: Poko Poko Daimao
Volleyball
VS Excitebike
Wai Wai World (1)
Wai Wai World 2
Wily and Light's Rockboard: Thats Paradise
Wings of Madoola
Youkai Club
Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished
Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic
Zanac
Zelda No Densetsu (FDS)
Zelda 2 FDS

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I have a regular Fami Disk System.

I love that it has lots of neat exclusives that never made it to the Fami or NES ...

I need to get my hands on the Lupin game (even though its pretty crappy).

I STRONGLY reccomend the Konami title Arumana's Miracle, it's like Castlevania crossed with Rock N' Rope and Indiana Jones. Great stuff. I think it's the studio that did Goonies II, it shares a lot of sound effects.

[Tupin]

Haven't had the fortune to own a Twin Famicom, but that is very cool. I'm actually considering buying a regular Disk System, and you just gave me some good ideas for games. :)

"OH! MYGOD" LOL

[Arasoi]

Agreed, Arumana no Kiseki is an awesome game. Its on my list along with Guevara and Hitler no Fukkatsu. I have to have games with Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and Hitler in them, can any other console boast that?

The Lupin game IMO is actually pretty fun, the controls arent perfect but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Its a lot like Rolling Thunder gameplay wise, I actually like it a lot better than the SNES one I saw.

An underrated game that I got is Youkai Club. Its sort of a simple Castlevania clone, the controls are a little sticky but its good for its time. Holy Diver is another good Castlevania type, its sort of like a mix between Metroid and Castlevania 1.

Tupin, thats my favorite part of Ai Senshi too :D Its a pretty good game too besides that, it plays a lot like Blaster Master's top down scenes.

[Tupin]

Agreed, Arumana no Kiseki is an awesome game. Its on my list along with Guevara and Hitler no Fukkatsu. I have to have games with Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and Hitler in them, can any other console boast that?

The Lupin game IMO is actually pretty fun, the controls arent perfect but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Its a lot like Rolling Thunder gameplay wise, I actually like it a lot better than the SNES one I saw.

An underrated game that I got is Youkai Club. Its sort of a simple Castlevania clone, the controls are a little sticky but its good for its time. Holy Diver is another good Castlevania type, its sort of like a mix between Metroid and Castlevania 1.

Tupin, thats my favorite part of Ai Senshi too :D Its a pretty good game too besides that, it plays a lot like Blaster Master's top down scenes.
Yeah, it does like pretty cool, I'll look into it and the Lupin game.

[ckendal]

Ryan,

I am glad you are enjoying the system. It indeed is one of the greatest import systems ever.

If anyone else is interested in the Famicom and Disk System, head on over to my store at http://www.famicomshop.com/

Currently I have a ton of games for FC/FDS, handbills, and a few systems (AV Famicom, Red Twin Famicom, etc).

I'll have two more Twin Famicoms next week as well.

Thanks,
Carl

[Tupin]

Ryan,

I am glad you are enjoying the system. It indeed is one of the greatest import systems ever.

If anyone else is interested in the Famicom and Disk System, head on over to my store at http://www.famicomshop.com/

Currently I have a ton of games for FC/FDS, handbills, and a few systems (AV Famicom, Red Twin Famicom, etc).

I'll have two more Twin Famicoms next week as well.

Thanks,
Carl
Just curious, how much would a loose normal Disk System sell for on your site?

[ckendal]

Just curious, how much would a loose normal Disk System sell for on your site?

Usually $80-$85 with a free game or two. (chosen from my misc pile)

Thanks

[Kitsune Sniper]

Agreed, Arumana no Kiseki is an awesome game. Its on my list along with Guevara and Hitler no Fukkatsu. I have to have games with Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and Hitler in them, can any other console boast that?

The Lupin game IMO is actually pretty fun, the controls arent perfect but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Its a lot like Rolling Thunder gameplay wise, I actually like it a lot better than the SNES one I saw.

An underrated game that I got is Youkai Club. Its sort of a simple Castlevania clone, the controls are a little sticky but its good for its time. Holy Diver is another good Castlevania type, its sort of like a mix between Metroid and Castlevania 1.

Tupin, thats my favorite part of Ai Senshi too :D Its a pretty good game too besides that, it plays a lot like Blaster Master's top down scenes.

That Lupin game GAVE ME NIGHTMARES.

http://www.foxhack.net/lupin-the-3rd-pandoras-legacy/

[Tron 2.0]

Congrats Arasoi i'm a fami owner myself i just have a famicom av+fds.Have fun with the,sharp twin famicom that is a good model there.I been thinking later in the year i'll get one for backup use.Thanks to the latest episode of famicom dojo that covers it has me interested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFXlL-7uyQs

Btw (Carl Kendall) is good on deals for famicom games etc i agree with that arasoi.

I've bought a couple of games from him so far and it has turn out realy good thumbs up.

[InsaneDavid]

I have a Twin Famicom AN-505-BK (black and green with the turbo controllers) and I love the machine. It was one of my grail systems and the day I was in the right place at the right time on eBay to snag one for about $100.00 shipped was the peak of my finds last year. (and that was the same year I found a boxed complete HeartBeat Personal Trainer + Outback Joey for $20.00 LOL)

Nazo no Murasamejou is probably my favorite FDS game I own. It's simple yet gets damn hectic in the later stages. Getsufuu Maden and Quarth are some cheap Famicom cartridges that are worth checking out. The former playing like an early Castlevania game and the later a puzzle game I far prefer over the Game Boy version.

[G-Boobie]

How reliable are Famicom Twin systems? I've heard horror stories involving broken drive belts.

[ckendal]

How reliable are Famicom Twin systems? I've heard horror stories involving broken drive belts.

I'd say they are fairly reliable. Belts should last a number of years if the system is treated properly. (don't play it for 10 hours a day, every day)

The belts will eventually break and/or 'melt' to the gears, but can be easily replaced though.

The other two issues the FDS has is the head becoming misaligned or the motor needing tweaking. Realigning the head is very easy to do as well. Tweaking the motor speed is a bit annoying and tedious, but I've found only 1 out of every 8 or so that I've repaired so far needed to have this done.

All in all the system is very reliable for the casual gamer who will want to pop a disk in now and again. For the hardcore who will want to play it for extended periods of times, daily, it will definitely wear down quicker and need to be repaired much more frequently (every year or two).

[Tupin]

If only someone could make a belt a correct size that actually has some longevity in it.

They must have built Disk System belts out of the most fragile and easily meltable/breakable rubber ever. Did they even vulcanize it?

[InsaneDavid]

How reliable are Famicom Twin systems? I've heard horror stories involving broken drive belts.

As has been said, the FDS drive belts fair no better or worse than any FDS drive.

[Kiddo]

I myself got a standard Famicom recently. Connected to my TV through coaxial (Radioshack RF switch fits in it perfectly), playing on channel 95. No Disk System yet. :(

[mills]

Cool. Ryan I was thinking about getting a twin also. Maybe I'll look further into it based on your feedback :)

[Arasoi]

Mills,

Carl has one Black / Green AN-505 twin left for sale.

https://famicomshop.com/node/369

This one is actually a bit better than my model. Longer cords and turbo switches.

[mills]

So expensive. Maybe someday :)

[ckendal]

So expensive. Maybe someday :)

Still cheaper than eBay. Even when they give FREE shipping at $199. :)

Thanks for the nod Ryan!

[PresidentLeever]

Well it sure ain't pretty, but as long as it works I guess!



Ai Senshi Nicol

Is this one any good?

[ckendal]

Well it sure ain't pretty, but as long as it works I guess!

Is this one any good?

Extremely good. That is one of my favorite FDS games.

I have a CIB copy for sale in my store...
https://famicomshop.com/node/319

[namzep]

Mills,

Carl has one Black / Green AN-505 twin left for sale.

https://famicomshop.com/node/369

This one is actually a bit better than my model. Longer cords and turbo switches.
I bought one of those exact same ones out of Carl's store last week and I will say that I really like the length on the controllers.

[ckendal]

I bought one of those exact same ones out of Carl's store last week and I will say that I really like the length on the controllers.

Glad you're enjoying it Matt!

Thanks again bro!
-Carl

[mills]

I'll definitely buy one from carl if I get the money.

[InsaneDavid]

I'll have to once again agree that the AN-505-BK is the ultimate in Twin Famicom goodness. I simply love the way it looks - industrial and head of its time - and the way it performs. Best console purchase I've ever made.

[ckendal]

I'll have to once again agree that the AN-505-BK is the ultimate in Twin Famicom goodness. I simply love the way it looks - industrial and head of its time - and the way it performs. Best console purchase I've ever made.

I agree that, if you go with a Twin Famicom, the AN-505 model is the way to go. Although some people prefer the Red AN-500 because, well, it is Famicom Red!

I actually have a different color AN-505 than the typical BK (Black/Green) model. It is probably by far the rarest of all the Twin Famicoms.

It is orange with a red eject button. These typically sell for 2-2.5x as much as the BK model AN-505.

Here is a pic:
http://theretrogamer.net/temp/dscf1715-86.jpg

[mills]

I agree that, if you go with a Twin Famicom, the AN-505 model is the way to go. Although some people prefer the Red AN-500 because, well, it is Famicom Red!

I actually have a different color AN-505 than the typical BK (Black/Green) model. It is probably by far the rarest of all the Twin Famicoms.

It is orange with a red eject button. These typically sell for 2-2.5x as much as the BK model AN-505.

Here is a pic:
http://theretrogamer.net/temp/dscf1715-86.jpg

I want it D:

[blue lander]

I bought a grimey black Twin Famicom for virtually nothing. It works fine, but it doesn't look quite as cool as the AN-505-BK. Oh well

[ooXxXoo]

Well, I finally got around to build my own Famicom/NES controller converter....But instead using just a single NES controller port connector, I used a NES 4-Score adapter, a 15 pin controller extension cable and rewired the whole thing.....Giving me great results: 1 and 2nd player compatibility (now I can play Contra, P1 & P2 with 2 NES controllers, :D) and added the NES zapper gun capability to the NES 4-Score 2nd controller port as well + the 4-Score built-in Turbo switches, work for both controllers too.....

http://usera.ImageCave.com/capcom2000/hpim7983.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/capcom2000/hpim7984.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/capcom2000/hpim7991.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/capcom2000/hpim7987.jpg
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[Arasoi]

Thats exactly what Ive been trying to make. How much would you charge to make me one? XD

[schnuth]

Thats exactly what Ive been trying to make. How much would you charge to make me one? XD

Same here. I'd be interested if you offered these for sale.

Aaron

[Cauterize]

I would also love a NES pad for the FC!
Would you gonna consider building a few more?

[Breetai]

I've just got a regular Famicom, with no disk system (interested, but I really want something to take even more space... which is why I've been avoiding getting a Neo Geo!!!).

I've seen plenty of add-on disk systems for about 500yen here locally (4000-5000 in Akihabara), and Famicom Twin Systems for 1000-5000yen locally (10,000-20,000 in Akihabara). If you comb the Hard-Off stores, you can usually find some FC Twin Systems in good condition. Of course, if you're importing... I can't imagine the cost plus shipping.

Anyway, that's quite the list of games there, Arasoi! I've been picking up random FC games lately and some of the better ones like the Rockman games, Mario and Dracula are not cheap! Did you buy all of those games in one lot? What on earth did you pay?

[ooXxXoo]

I would also love a NES pad for the FC!
Would you gonna consider building a few more?

for you guys interested, it isn't really a complicated modification (even though, the internal wiring color code mapping don't match), all you need is a littlte of soldering knowledge.....I'll say the hardest part is to find the 4-Score accessory and the 15 pin extension cord....I actually had my 4-Score for years without any use at all until now....I'll see if I can get hold of another 4-score and another extension to write a step-by-step "do it yourself" tutorial....
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[Arasoi]

What on earth did you pay?

Well Im not in Japan, so I have asked Carl to pick me up a lot of games through his contact via Yahoo Japan auctions. I probably payed a bit more than a local person to get the games, but Carl's fees are minimal and I feel like I've gotten some great deals considering location and shipping costs. He's also made some great recommendations on games to get. I've gotten a few more games since my original listing as well.

B-Wings
Nazo no Murasamejou
Gyruss (J, FDS disk writer version)
Meikyuu Jinn Dababa
Arumana No Kiseki
Hitler no Fukkatsu
Hebereke

Nazo is really a great game, one of my new favorites.


for you guys interested, it isn't really a complicated modification (even though, the internal wiring color code mapping don't match), all you need is a littlte of soldering knowledge.....I'll say the hardest part is to find the 4-Score accessory and the 15 pin extension cord....I actually had my 4-Score for years without any use at all until now....I'll see if I can get hold of another 4-score and another extension to write a step-by-step "do it yourself" tutorial....
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ooXxXoo, that would be great! Ive been stumped on this due to not knowing where data 3 and 4 match up for the lightgun/other accessories. I just didnt want to ask for the info outright because I know you run a web business for mods like that.

[Tupin]

I'm actually going to be a new regular Disk System owner, so I'm looking for games. I really want Nazo, but I need to seek out cheaper ones now. Specifically, SD Gundam and Ultraman caught my eye.

Even though I don't own a Famicom, I would be interested in a guide on how to hook up an NES controller to one. I just like reading walkthroughs like that.

[Arasoi]

Ordered a few more games just now:

Highway Star (Rad Racer)
Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic
Replicart (Taito)
Kaettekita Mario Bros.
Super Mogura Tataki Pokkun Moguraa w/ Tap-Tap Mat (Whack a mole for Famicom)

Tupin, the guide I used to make my single adapter is here:

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8490331&publicUserId=5853157

I think itll be worth waiting for ooxXxoo's as well though.

[Tupin]

Yeah, it definitely will be good.

Wow, you ordered all that from Carl's site? Lucky you. I'm actually waiting on Choujin Sentai Jetman from him, should come this week. :D

[Arasoi]

Heh, I just looked that game up and it looks great. I asked Carl to find me a cart of it too XD

[Tupin]

Heh, I just looked that game up and it looks great. I asked Carl to find me a cart of it too XD
Yeah, it's pretty awesome. XD

I got it for $15 shipped, which is pretty good. I like using Famicom Shop because when you get a game, shipping doesn't cost more than the item.

[Arasoi]

Got some more. I think my Famicom budget is done for the month XD

Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy)
Druid: Kyoufu no Tobira
King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch
Road Fighter
Ninja Crusaders
Pac Land
Moero! Twinbee: Cinamon Hakasei wo Sukue

[InsaneDavid]

Nazo is really a great game, one of my new favorites.

Indeed, as I've said myself in this thread, Nazo no Murasamejou is probably my favorite FDS game. Road Fighter is also a pretty decent port of the arcade game, I have it in a bunch of my bootleg GBA-NES cartridges.

[RadiantSvgun]

Carl is the best guy to get FDS stuff without paying a premium. I went with a FDS+AV famicom setup though :P

[Volcanon]

Is HardOff really that good for famicom stuff? The only in yachiyo city is all old porn (censored AND overpriced for double happiness) and "junk" pc systems.

Not even worth going to akiba though, everything is way expensive.

[Arasoi]

Hooray Tax refund!

New Famicom schwag:

Twinbee 3: Poko Poko Daimao
Kage no Densetsu
Mighty Final Fight
Twinbee
Spartan X 2
Halley Wars
Fantasy Zone
Fantasy Zone II
Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū
Gun Smoke
Armadillo
Eggerland
VS Excitebike
Relics Ankoku Yousai
Patlabor the Mobile Police
Wai Wai World (1)
Gal Force
Bandai Hypershot accessory with Gun Sight game
Goonies 1
Goonies 2
Maze of Galious
Rodland
Zanac
Burai Fighter
3D World Runner
Crystal dragon
Hao's mystery
Deep Dungeon 1
Deep Dungeon 2
Cleopatra
Jet Mag
Apple Monogatari (Little Computer People)
Aspic
Tokimeki High School
Jin Sei Geki Jou 2
Jin Sei Geki Jou 3

[ckendal]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! I hope everyone who has ordered games from me has enjoyed them and been happy with their purchases!

Thanks again.

[MegaDrive20XX]

@ooXxXoo, spot on job man! You never cease to amaze me!

I'd love to have a Famicom Twin someday.

[Breetai]

Is HardOff really that good for famicom stuff? The only in yachiyo city is all old porn (censored AND overpriced for double happiness) and "junk" pc systems.

Not even worth going to akiba though, everything is way expensive.Some Hard-Offs are awesome for Famicom stuff, some have just the most common stuff. It totally varies by location.

One of the Hard-Offs I frequent usually has quite a bit of PC Engine stuff, while I couple others I frequent almost never have anything on the PCE.

[Tupin]

Got Choujin Sentai Jetman in the mail today.

Thanks Carl! :D

*looks at Arasoi's purchases, pushes jaw back into place*

[Tron 2.0]

Just got gyruss from carl cib thanks man i had a hard time finding that title.

[Arasoi]

More good Famicom stuff from Carl:

Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished
Bubble Bobble
Daiku no Gensan - Hammerin Harry
1943 The Battle of Midway
Adventure Island 1
Adventure Island 2
Adventure Island 3
Adventure Island 4
Bugette Honey

[ckendal]

Just got gyruss from carl cib thanks man i had a hard time finding that title.

No problem man. I tossed in a free Section Z (loose) too.

Enjoy!

[ckendal]

More good Famicom stuff from Carl:

Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished
Bubble Bobble
Daiku no Gensan - Hammerin Harry
1943 The Battle of Midway
Adventure Island 1
Adventure Island 2
Adventure Island 3
Adventure Island 4
Bugette Honey

Thanks again Ryan. I'll get the lot of stuff out as soon as Ys CIB arrives.

[Arasoi]

Hoshi No Kirby
Ikari
Argus

I think Ill just start updating the main post with these =)

[Tron 2.0]

No problem man. I tossed in a free Section Z (loose) too.

Enjoy!
I notice but the disk is defective it wouldn't load up.

[ckendal]

I notice but the disk is defective it wouldn't load up.

I didn't test the disk as I just grabbed it from a pile of untested stuff. Ah well, I'll toss you another freebie next time and double check that it works.

Hope you are enjoying Gyruss anyway.

Thanks,
Carl

[Arasoi]

Instead of listing purchases today Id like to make a Famicom/NES game recommendation.

Abarenbou Tengu for Famicom, otherwise known as Zombie Nation in the US for NES. There were some changes between the two, but its essentially the same game and worth playing either way. Ill be focusing on the Famicom version.

It's a rather whacky side scrolling shmup type game with destructible backgrounds, definitely a lot of fun. The story seems to be about a giant tengu(demon) mask saving America from monsters and aliens, and blowing everything up in the process.

The bosses include the statue of liberty, a weird giant old man in a thong(god? zeus?) and a giant 50s space alien. Awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h946DsjPrZo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUF06xJCBVg&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1MIm61plb8&feature=related

Play this one if you get a chance. Im going to hunt this down on Famicom cart if I can for sure.

[Tron 2.0]

I didn't test the disk as I just grabbed it from a pile of untested stuff. Ah well, I'll toss you another freebie next time and double check that it works.

Hope you are enjoying Gyruss anyway.

Thanks,
Carl
No problem man it happens and i am enjoying gyruss.That's one game i wanted for a,while that is hard to find complete.Not to mention i like how it use the fds extra sound channel.

[GarrettCRW]

a weird giant old man in a thong(god? zeus?)

That would be Zombie Sean Connery.

[Arasoi]

That would be Zombie Sean Connery.

I loled.

Another game I HAVE to reccommend is Ninja Crusaders by Sammy. Excellent little action game.

[lkermel]

Hi Arasoi,

I LOVE my Famicom system. I don't know why (and I don't think Nostalgia alone is enough to justify it), but I have so much fun everytime I bring a new Famicom game home ! No later than last week, I received Super Star Force which I though was a straight shooter - and yet again, what a surprise to find out that you could get out of the ship and explore places by foot ! This is what I love about those games, they still manage to amaze me.
By the way, I've been reviewing a lot of Famicom Disk games on my site, at Video Game Den (http://www.videogameden.com/vgden_fds.htm) :)

[Arasoi]

Hey lkermal,

Thats one cool site you have, this will help in selecting "new" titles for my Twin =) (Super Star Force sounds awesome by the way)

Do you accept "third party" reviews? I've got a full listing of games on the first post and maybe I can contribute. (I couldnt figure out the "Add your Pov here" thing =( )

[mobiusclimber]

I bought an AV Fami & Disc System off risingstuff.com last year. Got it and a couple games (Zelda, Seiken Psycho Caliber?, Aspic) for around $200 shipped. I've been slowly building my collection up since then. Can anyone recommend some good FDS RPGs? I have Esper Dream and Kalin no Tsurugi so far besides the ones mentioned. (As well as Castlevania, Tokimeki High School and I think one other that I've forgotten the name of...)

[Arasoi]

I like Ys a lot, if you can go old school on gameplay mechanics. I believe there are a couple of those ported to Famicom quite well.

By the way, how is Seiken Psycho Caliber? What kind of game is it?

[GarrettCRW]

I loled.

Yes, it helps that I stole from Noah Antwiler (of the Spoony Experiment). :D

[mobiusclimber]

I like Ys a lot, if you can go old school on gameplay mechanics. I believe there are a couple of those ported to Famicom quite well.

By the way, how is Seiken Psycho Caliber? What kind of game is it?

I have Ys on Master System AND Turbo Duo, so prolly not interested in getting it again. XD How are the Deep Dungeon games? Cleopatra? Ai Senshi Nicole? Druid?

SPC is very Zelda-esque... actually I'd describe it as closer to Neutopia. The graphics seem more realistic and less stylized. It's super hard tho. The boss battles are just insanely tough. Or maybe I'm not playing the game right, I dunno. Just seems very hard to avoid getting hit b/c they're a lot faster than your character. I've tried, but I can't seem to get anywhere in the game.

[Arasoi]

Deep Dungeon and Cleopatra I havent had a chance to fire up yet, but Ill play them today or tomorrow and post my thoughts here for you.

Ai Senshi Nicol is a great little top down action/adventure game in the vein of MetaFight/Blaster Master top down sequences with a lot more level and powerup complexity. Beating levels requires a lot of strategy and I really enjoy the game, great reccomendation from Carl.

Druid no Kyoufu is an underrrated little top down action/puzzle game that I kind of took a shine to after a few minutes of play. Def. one of Jaleco's better titles.

[mobiusclimber]

Oh I see. Gamefaqs has both Ai Senshi Nicole and Druid listed as RPGs, but sound like they're more action/adventure titles. Definitely still interested in both. What kind of puzzles does Druid have? Is it anything like Arkista's Ring (which is an excellent and highly underrated top-down action/puzzle game for the NES)?

[Arasoi]

From what I have played it mainly seems to revolve around finding keys and other items to enter another area puzzle wise. I think the game balances out pretty well once you get the hang of how to effectively play it.

I sadly have not played Arkista's ring, so I couldnt say.. another one for me to try =)

[lkermel]

Hey lkermal,

Thats one cool site you have, this will help in selecting "new" titles for my Twin =) (Super Star Force sounds awesome by the way)

Do you accept "third party" reviews? I've got a full listing of games on the first post and maybe I can contribute. (I couldnt figure out the "Add your Pov here" thing =( )

Feel free to contribute a 'point of vue' about a game, the more feedbacks, the better !!! :)
The 'Add your Pov here' link on each review page is not active anymore 'cause I used to receive tons of spam from it :( If you'd like to contribute a Pov, please contact me at my personnal email (lkermel@hotmail.com)

[leicamaster]

I got a nice twin famicom green black color for $20 while at japan with great functioning disk drive! Its beautiful

[Tupin]

Just got a normal Famicom Disk System in the mail today, working at that.

Now for the games. :-D

[ckendal]

Just got a normal Famicom Disk System in the mail today, working at that.

Now for the games. :-D

What would a "not" normal one look like?! LOL

[Arasoi]

Some recent Famicom photos: (some items are still shipping here)

Group Shot

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Protogem/famigroupshot.jpg

Bandai Hypershot

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Protogem/hypershot.jpg

Konami Goodness

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Protogem/konami.jpg

Whack a Mole

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Protogem/whackamole.jpg

Square/DOG games/guides

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Protogem/squarenguides.jpg

Full Rockman set

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n310/Protogem/rockmen.jpg