View Full Version : Good Side Scrolling platformers for Sega CD
Urzu402
11-30-2009, 05:47 PM
something that i'd like based on my Genesis topic
Press_Start
11-30-2009, 08:15 PM
Sonic CD comes first is a lot of people's minds. "Sonic Boom!"
Popful Mail is a great, underrated platformer with JRPG-esque coating.
Amazing Spider Man is game you must beat in 24 hours.
Batman Returns, if you get past the driving stages.
Puggsy, Woody, Heart of the Alien, Pitfall, etc. Don't know if they're any good.
But why restrict yourself to platformers? Sega CD well-known for great shooters and RPGs too.
j_factor
11-30-2009, 08:38 PM
Pitfall is excellent, and the best version of the game (not counting PC). Heart of the Alien is a great game but I don't know that I'd really call it a platformer. Woody Pop is mediocre at best. Puggsy is good but very European, not suited to all tastes.
Batman Returns, personally, I thought the driving stages were much better than the platformer stages. As a platformer it's middling, but as a game it's above average due to the driving.
Earthworm Jim, Flink, and the two Chuck Rock games also come to mind.
Urzu402
11-30-2009, 08:49 PM
because i like Mega Man and Castlevania
vivaeljason
11-30-2009, 09:25 PM
I second the Earthworm Jim sentiment. The Sega CD version was my favorite as a kid. Sonic CD is also must-own.
Never played Popful Mail, but I've always heard good things.
You're all going to laugh, but I think Bram Stoker's Dracula's not that bad.
And I know this isn't technically a platformer (it's a beat-em-up) but Final Fight CD. I also like (another beat-em-up) Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin.
PresidentLeever
11-30-2009, 09:50 PM
My personal faves are Earthworm Jim and Mickey Mania.
Popful Mail is pretty fun if you're into the Metroid or Wonder Boy games. Not as polished gameplay-wise but it makes up for it with some great voice acting and anime cutscenes.
Urzu402
11-30-2009, 09:56 PM
games i already own are Sonic CD, Mickey Mania game i am getting is the Terminator
PresidentLeever
11-30-2009, 10:00 PM
Completely forgot about that one, it's pretty good :) A huge improvement over the cart game actually.
Matt-El
12-01-2009, 09:18 PM
Some like wonder dog, but i kinda found it mediocre.
Puggsy, Woody, Heart of the Alien, Pitfall, etc. Don't know if they're any good.
Heart of the Alien is the sequel to Out of this World and is a pretty solid game and much like OotW, it's very trial and error and can be very difficult at times. Still a pretty solid game and is worth checking out.
Sega CD continues to amaze me. I got mine in late '94 when it was basically dead (but still over $200!) and quickly lost interest until a few years ago. It was then I discovered the many solid and interesting hidden gems (at reasonable prices) the "system" has to offer.
Anyway, all solid choices so far. If you get your system modded you might want to try the Japanese version of Sonic CD with the original soundtrack. It's pretty good and no more than $20 in good condition.
BydoEmpire
12-02-2009, 07:19 AM
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is pretty decent, although you get scrolling in all directions. ;)
vivaeljason
12-02-2009, 07:24 AM
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is pretty decent, although you get scrolling in all directions. ;)
I'm a fan of this game for SNES, so I'll second it. It's not for everyone, though.
wingzrow
12-02-2009, 07:59 AM
Earthworm jim cd, it has redbook audio and a few extra levels.
Razor Ramon
12-02-2009, 08:58 AM
hey yo
check out Flink.
Jorpho
12-02-2009, 11:12 AM
I'm a fan of this game for SNES, so I'll second it. It's not for everyone, though.A fine game, but the SNES version (and the PC version, for that matter) has a vastly superior color pallette compared to the Sega CD version. It makes a big difference.
ghostangelofcky
12-02-2009, 12:40 PM
Sol feace comes to mind, good side scrolling shooter
http://media.gamestats.com/gg/image/object/005/005625/Sol-Feace_SegaCD_FRONTboxart_160w.jpg
swlovinist
12-02-2009, 09:40 PM
Sol feace comes to mind, good side scrolling shooter
http://media.gamestats.com/gg/image/object/005/005625/Sol-Feace_SegaCD_FRONTboxart_160w.jpg
I prefer Keio Flying Squadron
from the back of the case
"Strap on your bunny ears and save the world"
Best Intro Ever
Urzu402
12-02-2009, 09:44 PM
talking about sol-feace, i ordered it, i think complete, for 1.70 + 3.99 shipping
understatement
12-02-2009, 10:07 PM
I prefer Keio Flying Squadron
from the back of the case
"Strap on your bunny ears and save the world"
Best Intro Ever
Ditto.
Also Flashback is a good side scrolling goulash.
Urzu402
12-02-2009, 10:10 PM
also Sol-Feace!, more like soul feces!
Ed Oscuro
12-02-2009, 10:56 PM
also Sol-Feace!, more like soul feces!
:above me:
They have this thing called Youtube, you know. Maybe you want to at least watch some footage before you find yourself buying stuff you won't want.
Game is probably better on X68000 (where I have it) anyway.
(Actually, I have to admit the Genesis version, Sol-Deace, reminds me also of a thread in Off Topic, on erm a more scatological subject.)
Urzu402
12-02-2009, 11:00 PM
i know, lol i got that from the AVGN review of Sega CD which Sol-Feace is one of the games he said was good, but the AVGN isnt really a valid review source, so i looked at a video of it
i had to decide between Sol-Feace or Chakan the forever man for genesis
Ed Oscuro
12-02-2009, 11:16 PM
*cough* Chakan can be emulated pretty easy...interesting game, some hate it, others love it. Pretty "ugly," but interesting.