RYGAR for the NES

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

I've recently sat down to play this game for the first time in quite a long time and I have to say, I'm not in the least bit impressed by it and I felt it was a frustrating experience rife with things that I hated most about games of this era. Everything from the graphics to the quality of gameplay suffered and the music, while okay, got annoying after a short while, and need I say anything about the game's difficulty? Bleh! http://theretrovideogameaddict.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-retro-video-game-addict-reviews_24.html is the review I posted on it if you're interested in my full thoughts, but yeah......not a fan.

Opinions on this game are welcome. What is your experience with Rygar on the NES and do you enjoy it or dislike it such as I do? Let's discuss Rygar!

[Polygon]

To be honest, I've never played it. However, I've watched many YouTube video of gameplay and I have to say that I'm just not interested. I have no desire to play it.

[Edmond Dantes]

First experience with Rygar was via emulators in the late 1990s, and later I bought an actual cartridge at a pawn shop.

Used to be a favorite. Now? Well.. its a nostalgic piece, after a fashion, but it does have some gaping huge design flaws, such as items that are too finicky and hard to use. That said, it's got that sense of adventure, it's got plenty of action and its got a great soundtrack. I say the pluses outweigh the minuses.

[bb_hood]

Im not a fan of Rygar. The game itself is kinda boring and the music is weak.
Ive played through most of the game a few times and I agree its pretty mediocre.

[treismac]

I picked up Rygar at the Flea Market because it's an iconic NES game I wanted for my NES collection. It wasn't exactly my cup of tea, though I could see it having a certain appeal to some gamers, and I could also see myself playing it at a later date. Personally, I kinda like the music in the game.

[Greg2600]

The music is fine but gets really dull fast. The gameplay is very frustrating and takes way too long to get anywhere.

[bigbacon]

main flaw with Rygar, no password or save feature.

I always loved the music though.

[Aussie2B]

*shrugs* It's not the best NES game, but I like it enough. I definitely prefer it over the stupidly cheap arcade game. Oh, and I think the music is quite good myself.

I think it's important to keep in mind that Rygar is a 1987 NES game, so it's right on that turning point where NES games went from being relatively small, straightforward, and arcade-y, to being more sophisticated, expansive, and modern, and there was a period of growing pains in between. Look at the first Castlevania and Mega Man games, those are '87 releases too, and compare them to the later releases in their respective series. They too lack the conveniences and sophistication we came to except later on, like, namely, passwords or saving. Rygar fits within its era, and while you could dismiss all releases from that time, I'd rather just immerse myself in the mentality of what was expected and acceptable back then and roll with it.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I prefer the arcade version (and the LYNX port) but I don't have any big problems with the NES game other than it has to be completed in one play-through.

[Ro-J]

Rygar was one of the first games I ever beat on the NES, and for that it has massive nostalgic value for me. I tried playing through it a few years ago, however, and didn't enjoy it. I just don't have the time anymore to sit down and play a game from start to finish in one session. I gave up on trying to play the cart and emulated it and I found the game much more enjoyable in small chunks, saving periodically, allowing me to scratch that nostalgic itch and beat the game again. With that said, I haven't touched the game in over 3 years since beating it again.

[FieryReign]

You are the "official retro videogame addict"? As opposed to the "unofficial retro videogame addict"?

Sorry, there already is a retro videogame fanatic. Try and be original when you're trying to be "official". Your reviews suck and your self-promotion is puke-worthy. Your attempts at being "official" is worthless, try reviewing some more obscure games or some topic that hasn't been talked about ad-nauseum.

Rygar is a great NES game for it's time, better and more in-depth than the simplistic arcade game. Just like their Ninja Gaiden games...

[Flam]

strangely this is one of the games I remember from my childhood. I never owned it but my best friend did, I hated it back then and I'm sure I'd hate it now.

[jperryss]

I loved this game as a kid and vividly remember spending ALL DAY trying to beat it while I was home from school with the chicken pox.

In my opinion the lack of a password or save feature was remedied by the unlimited continues and the ability to restart practically right where you died. And once you shut down, and then started over the next day, you could often get to where you left off in half the time. Once you've played through it a few times, and learn where to go, it gets WAY easier. You can also level up easily on those giant snail things in the tower (the name escapes me) which makes the rest of the game a breeze.

Yeah, the items are a bit finicky to use and the "hints" are cryptic at best, but the game has a solid challenge, some neat (for 1987) 3-D effects, and some memorable tunes.

[ColecoFan1981]

To be fair on this, Tecmo's other popular franchise, Ninja Gaiden, never had its arcade gameplay translated to the home ports, either... and each home version is different (NES, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System, PC Engine, etc.).

~Ben

[MyTurnToPlay]

So this dude is whining/complaining/crying because the game is too hard? STFU and go play with your Xbox you numbnuts. Clearly NES games are too much for your weak ass.

thank you.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

*EDITED for civility, sorry if I offended anyone*

[Zing]

In my circle of friends and at school, Rygar was universally enjoyed. It was considered one of the better games at the time.

[sloan]

I still remember when Rygar released on NES. I had played it many times at the arcade and so it was a must have for the home. I remember beating the game way back when, but haven't picked it up in many years either. As has been said, the lack of save-states or passwords is a big downer, and it always struck me as odd that Tecmo changed the game so much between the arcade and NES versions.

[FieryReign]

Haha, so says the loser. Go ahead and read the slew of commenters who have praised the blog, just read the comments buddy and then cry to your parents when you're done. I chose my name without knowing someone had a similar name, big whoop. I like it as does the 400k strong who visit my blog on the daily, so take that to bed with you tonight.

Some people just love to complain...

Get over yourself, young fella. Your lame "official" blog doesn't impress anyone here.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

Get over yourself, young fella. Your lame "official" blog doesn't impress anyone here.

Nor is it meant to. But still, its got a following. Get over YOUR self.

Now back to Rygar discussion....

[MyTurnToPlay]

No one here cares about your sh*t blog you numbnuts. Go spew your shitty ass opinions elsewhere. Rygar is a great game and you suck.

thank you.

[bigbacon]

No one here cares about your sh*t blog you numbnuts. Go spew your shitty ass opinions elsewhere. Rygar is a great game and you suck.

thank you.

i get to see them twice hanging here and nintendoage :(

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

No one here cares about your sh*t blog you numbnuts. Go spew your shitty ass opinions elsewhere. Rygar is a great game and you suck.

thank you.

Wow, what are we 6 years old? Some people.......

[Graham Mitchell]

Rygar is a bit dated but at the time it was one of the better nes games around. I don't play it much any more because I've beaten it soooo many times, but that in itself is a testament to its endearing qualities. I like the weird level design and bizarre characters. I still find the growling bosses unsettling, and some of the music is downright scary. Some of the tunes give me the chills.

But yeah, it's hard. There's no tutorials and you have to explore and figure it out on your own. That's how we did it back then. I beat it at age 9, so it's doable.

[JSoup]

My local (now closed) Chuck E. Cheese used to have a Rygar machine. I don't recall if I ever beat it, but it was one of my favorite games they had. Looking back, it doesn't seem to hold up as well visually, but watching youtube gameplay vids has given me a distinct desire to play it again.


Wow, what are we 6 years old? Some people.......

You've pretty much been switching between 3rd grade insults and "I'm just too mature for you" statements from the moment you join here, as have FieryReign and MyTurnToPlay. So hows about you all knock it off, hmm?

[skaar]

I paid full price for the game and beat it on a rainy weekend. Turbo controller makes the game waaaaaay easier. Also there's a few grind spots to max out your health meter. It wasn't a horrible game but it's not something I'd play through for the first time these days - I don't have the patience or free time to give this game the time it needs.

I can't remember if I actually used the printed guide to play through it or actually powered through. I think it was in the "Official Nintendo Guide" (black cover)

[dgdgagdae]

The best thing about your "review" was that it was short. Let's see...

"Rygar for the Nintendo Entertainment System gives the player a 3 hit life bar but yet throws enemies and obstacals at you faster than a cowboy on crack..." Even correcting for "obstacles", what in the world does that mean? How fast do cowboys on crack throw enemies?

"...enemies that re-spawn faster than steroid injected rabbits reproducing." I guess I can understand what that means, maybe. But do steroids make one reproduce faster? Do they speed up the gestation period?

"In fact, I'd rather know what it feels like to get fucked by a rabid bear with a katana sword strap on than play this game again." Well, ok, if that's a fact. But...yeah.

It sounds like something a 15 year old would write after watching AVGN.

[Graham Mitchell]

But do steroids make one reproduce faster? Do they speed up the gestation period?


Anabolic steroids cause testicular atrophy in men and will stop ovulation and menstruation in women. So, no they actually cause infertility

I didn't watch the video. After reading some of the comments here, I'm glad I didn't.

[Tron 2.0]

Rygar for the nes ive completed it many times.So yeah,i enjoy the game and i don't get why it's hated at all.The game itself is not that difficult to me at least.In fact i prefer the nes version more compared to the arcade original.

Sure the nes version is more of a action rpg but that's why i like it,with the arcade version it's a straight up action game.

[M.Buster2184]

*shrugs* It's not the best NES game, but I like it enough. I definitely prefer it over the stupidly cheap arcade game. Oh, and I think the music is quite good myself.

I think it's important to keep in mind that Rygar is a 1987 NES game, so it's right on that turning point where NES games went from being relatively small, straightforward, and arcade-y, to being more sophisticated, expansive, and modern, and there was a period of growing pains in between. Look at the first Castlevania and Mega Man games, those are '87 releases too, and compare them to the later releases in their respective series. They too lack the conveniences and sophistication we came to except later on, like, namely, passwords or saving. Rygar fits within its era, and while you could dismiss all releases from that time, I'd rather just immerse myself in the mentality of what was expected and acceptable back then and roll with it.

Pretty much how I view it. It's easy to go back and just a game now, but if you judge it compared to other games of the time, it's a pretty decent game. My only issue with it is while playing with a friend of mine, we made it all the way through, almost to the end and died. Apparently when you die you lose all the items you've acquired, making it insanely hard to beat the last boss.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

I was talking to a friend of mine who grew up with the NES and he holds Rygar in high regard, heck, even my fiancee does since she grew up with the game as well. But I don't know, I just can't get into it hence why my review of it was uncomplimentary. I know it's an important game in the NES library though, hence why I own it, but I probably won't try playing this game again for a few years at least since there are other titles that are calling for my time.

[Eternal Champion]

Haha, so says the loser. Go ahead and read the slew of commenters who have praised the blog, just read the comments buddy and then cry to your parents when you're done. I chose my name without knowing someone had a similar name, big whoop. I like it as does the 400k strong who visit my blog on the daily, so take that to bed with you tonight.

Some people just love to complain...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_populum

In all fairness you don't have to like or dislike Rygar, so more power to you!

I think with many of these older games, if you didn't play them at the time, it's hard to see the value in them now, out of their original context, after decades of progress (technological, gameplay, etc). For some reason I was in love with the game in 1988, so perhaps nostalgia clouds my judgment.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_populum

In all fairness you don't have to like or dislike Rygar, so more power to you!

I think with many of these older games, if you didn't play them at the time, it's hard to see the value in them now, out of their original context, after decades of progress (technological, gameplay, etc). For some reason I was in love with the game in 1988, so perhaps nostalgia clouds my judgment.

It's strange though because I'm absolutely loving games for the NES that I've never spent time and played before with games like Adventure Island and Astyanax being two that I can't put down now, but for some reason Rygar just doesn't do it for me. I suppose since I grew up with Pac-Man on the 2600 it helps that I still enjoy it today because I loved it so much as a kid, but if someone picked it up and played it today it wouldn't work out for them I'm sure. Nostalgia and years of time with a game can beef up it's play value in one's eyes, which is cool and it isn't like I hate Rygar or those who enjoy it. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

[FFStudios]

Haha, so says the loser. Go ahead and read the slew of commenters who have praised the blog, just read the comments buddy and then cry to your parents when you're done. I chose my name without knowing someone had a similar name, big whoop. I like it as does the 400k strong who visit my blog on the daily, so take that to bed with you tonight.

Some people just love to complain...

I unconditionally hate people like you and there's not a forum post nor blog comment in the world that could change my opinion on this.

EDIT: With that said, I agree with the article and RYGAR hurt my eyes. My cousin had it and a few others and it seemed to be the only NES title he'd consistently bring to my house to play.

[bigbacon]

I unconditionally hate people like you and there's not a forum post nor blog comment in the world that could change my opinion on this.

EDIT: With that said, I agree with the article and RYGAR hurt my eyes. My cousin had it and a few others and it seemed to be the only NES title he'd consistently bring to my house to play.

The problem is these threads that he splatters everywhere are so forced it is funny. I understand he wants to become the next internet star but that sure isn't going to happen.

[FFStudios]

To be honest, when I first read through the thread, I got the vibe that this was some 15 year old kid trying to dredge his way into a popular classic gaming forum with his own toss. Then I decided to click the blog post, and if the YouTube widget is correct, it's some middle aged man with a beard and a knack for wearing sunglasses indoors.

http://i.imgur.com/AT8Qz20.png

So much for that 400k viewership, right?

[kupomogli]

This is basically everything people complain about Castlevania 2 but worse. It's far more difficult to find out what to do, there's no password system, very high enemy respawn rate, and whenever dying it always brings you to the beginning of a stage entrance because of parts you can get stuck at. It's certainly not the worst game on the NES, but it's not up there with the best of them. I've beaten Castlevania 2 without help, and I'm one of those people who actually enjoy the game, but this game I've only got as far as getting the grappling hook and quit a bit of a ways after, never did try and get into the game again. Using the grappling hook you'll get to areas that you can see, but also areas that looks as if you can't go any further or you're on a ledge you don't see why it's there, only to shoot your grabbling hook off screen and pull yourself up.

[Aussie2B]

Anabolic steroids cause testicular atrophy in men and will stop ovulation and menstruation in women. So, no they actually cause infertility

I didn't watch the video. After reading some of the comments here, I'm glad I didn't.

Haha, this analytical breakdown of that stupid analogy/"joke" cracked me up more than it should have.

Remember when this board had ACTUAL discussion topics and not just veiled attempts at advertising the creations of people who want to be the next AVGN? Those were the good ol' days. Sometimes I reply to these sorts of topics, but I never click the links.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

Wow, this game is beloved more than I truly expected it to be. Over the past day and a half I've talked to at least 3 close friends who enjoyed it back in the day, my fiancee had noted that she enjoyed it as a kid, and its getting praise on a couple different forums at the moment. I guess it was more revered than I thought it was, which if fine because people will like what they like and that's cool.

[pseudonym]

Rygar is rough around the edges but it was one of my favorite games when I was a kid.

[sloan]

"Rygar for the Nintendo Entertainment System gives the player a 3 hit life bar..

Umm, play the game a while and see that the initial 3-hit life bar expands, I think to 8 hits by the time the game is over. So much for glossing over a game before reviewing it.



http://i.imgur.com/AT8Qz20.png

So much for that 400k viewership, right?

Wow. Busted. Can't be trusted.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

Umm, play the game a while and see that the initial 3-hit life bar expands, I think to 8 hits by the time the game is over. So much for glossing over a game before reviewing it.



Wow. Busted. Can't be trusted.

Actually that's just profile views, not individual blog views. Anyone who has ever used blogger knows that they offer complete blog view statistics, I have 870 views today alone among two blog entries. 455,786 total blog visits for the blogs lifetime.

So as much as I "glossed" over the game you people "gloss" over pure statistics.

I can't believe some people on this forum are incapable of holding a conversation about a video game and choose to lash out at people instead. This thread is about a video game, or can you people not read properly? Hmmmm.

Back on topic please.

[bigbacon]

part of the conversation is your lack of actually playing the game and just jumping to a conclusion that is it poo (such an adult word) and the fact that your threads are tossed out here so you can feel happy inside.

reviewing a game you haven't spent any time with just doesn't work. Hell if I reviewed any of my SMS games, minus a few, they'd all be pretty poor as I haven't spent more than 5 or 10 minutes with them and I'm sure I'd get a hell of a lot of flak for that.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

What was it about Rygar that made you all enjoy it? What are your memories with it?

Let's discuss the game and what it means to you.

[sloan]

What did I enjoy about NES Rygar? That the hit bar expanded as the game progressed. Also, that the game provided a nice variety of enemies and level scenery.

Memories? I recall spending literally hours at a time mastering the various levels, until finally beating the final winged boss. The lack of saves meant really dedicating some time to this game.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

What did I enjoy about NES Rygar? That the hit bar expanded as the game progressed. Also, that the game provided a nice variety of enemies and level scenery.

Memories? I recall spending literally hours at a time mastering the various levels, until finally beating the final winged boss. The lack of saves meant really dedicating some time to this game.

The lack of being able to save was an issue for me because with work and a nagging fiancee I can't spend more than an hour or two with a game unless its on a day off. I have heard the final boss was insanely hard, I may look him up on YouTube or something.

[pseudonym]

The game isn't that hard - the last stretch of the game is easily the hardest part and even it's not that hard if you've kept leveling up normally - and it can be beaten in an hour or two if you don't have much time to play.

[FFStudios]

Actually that's just profile views, not individual blog views. Anyone who has ever used blogger knows that they offer complete blog view statistics, I have 870 views today alone among two blog entries. 455,786 total blog visits for the blogs lifetime.


Sorry dear, but you can't escape the hole you dug yourself that quickly. Don't you remember what your original post said? If you don't, let me refresh your mind:


. I like it as does the 400k strong who visit my blog on the daily, so take that to bed with you tonight.


EDIT: To make it perfectly clear, I don't care who you are or what you do. But because you're so focused in on ~the real truth~, I'm setting the record straight.

[motley6]

It had great graphics for 1987. I used to rent it periodically as a kid and it took Game Genie codes to finally beat it.

[dgdgagdae]

Then I decided to click the blog post, and if the YouTube widget is correct, it's some middle aged man with a beard and a knack for wearing sunglasses indoors.

Wow, I really did figure he was 15. Good catch, I see it now.

[Tron 2.0]

The lack of being able to save was an issue for me because with work and a nagging fiancee I can't spend more than an hour or two with a game unless its on a day off. I have heard the final boss was insanely hard, I may look him up on YouTube or something.
Actually the final boss is very easy in rygar once you reach the level cap,it doesn't take much.

Btw ever watch the hvgn gettin' super nerdy look at rygar ? Then again i wasn't expecting to see him say it's a terrible game.Watch the whole video 'he does give tips that make it a simpler game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FjuLc5Kvec

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

Actually the final boss is very easy in rygar once you reach the level cap,it doesn't take much.

Btw ever watch the hvgn gettin' super nerdy look at rygar ? Then again wasn't expecting to see him say it's a terrible game.Watch the whole video 'he does give tips that make it a simpler game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FjuLc5Kvec

Thanks, I'll check it out!

I did check out a few of the end boss battles on YouTube last night just for kicks, seems like the boss isn't too crazy. Maybe someday soon I will revisit the game and use Game Genie or something to experience the game on its entirety.

[Graham Mitchell]

Haha, this analytical breakdown of that stupid analogy/"joke" cracked me up more than it should have.

Remember when this board had ACTUAL discussion topics and not just veiled attempts at advertising the creations of people who want to be the next AVGN? Those were the good ol' days. Sometimes I reply to these sorts of topics, but I never click the links.

I still like to pretend that people actually want to talk about playing games on here and not just hoarding them. Call me crazy...

[skaar]

I still like to pretend that people actually want to talk about playing games on here and not just hoarding them. Call me crazy...

http://i.imgur.com/hfxYumr.gif

[StarMan_NES]

Rygar wasn't that bad if a game, but like with many side scrolling NES titles of its time it suffered from a few drawbacks but at the end of the day it was pretty enjoyable. I've never beaten it, sadly, but I've played deep into it a couple of times and had some fun and I did find the game got a lot easier as I progressed through. I would still rather put time into playing other scrolling adventure titles like Castlevania or Faxanadu, though.

[StealthLurker]

Rygar was one of my early NES games back in the 80s. I didn't "love" it back then, but played it because coming across games was tough back then. Yeah it's long... and I hated the GRINDING aspect to it. I was never able to beat the final boss either (probably because I didn't grind enough). It's definitely a game that I would consider "has not aged well" and too much of a time investment to play today for people with too many other commitments. As said earlier, probably best played with some sort of emulator in order to save and play in more manageable chunks.

I'd also like to add that it was another one of those NES games that didn't resemble the arcade version much. I was first introduced to the arcade version. Similarly, I hated Ninja Gaiden at first because it was nothing like the arcade version, which I loved. However in time I came to appreciate the NES interpretation. It was also better imho for them to re-design these games to something more doable given the constraints of the NES, rather than come up with a very poor port.

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[CastlevaniaDude]

Haha, so says the loser. Go ahead and read the slew of commenters who have praised the blog, just read the comments buddy and then cry to your parents when you're done. I chose my name without knowing someone had a similar name, big whoop. I like it as does the 400k strong who visit my blog on the daily, so take that to bed with you tonight.

Some people just love to complain...

Ugh. Man, enough is enough.

I know for a FACT that you delete negative comments from your blog, because I've had some deleted.

To be honest, it's quite obvious that you're only here to promote yourself (read: SPAM). I can't believe you're still getting away with it.

Your blog is poorly written, your opinions aren't that complex, engaging, or well thought out, and I agree with the dude who said that in general, your whole act is unoriginal and stupid.

I wouldn't have publicly posted something like this until you took the low road and called him a loser and then bragged about great comments that you get.

I'll repeat, for 100% sure, that this guy completely censors any negative comments on his blog.

And if you get 400k hits, it's because you spam your site constantly, not because it's good. Your writing skills are literally on the level of a middle school student at best. It's a joke.

[bigbacon]

Ugh. Man, enough is enough.

I know for a FACT that you delete negative comments from your blog, because I've had some deleted.

To be honest, it's quite obvious that you're only here to promote yourself (read: SPAM). I can't believe you're still getting away with it.

Your blog is poorly written, your opinions aren't that complex, engaging, or well thought out, and I agree with the dude who said that in general, your whole act is unoriginal and stupid.

I wouldn't have publicly posted something like this until you took the low road and called him a loser and then bragged about great comments that you get.

I'll repeat, for 100% sure, that this guy completely censors any negative comments on his blog.

And if you get 400k hits, it's because you spam your site constantly, not because it's good. Your writing skills are literally on the level of a middle school student at best. It's a joke.

thank god someone else has said this and I'm not the only one.

[CastlevaniaDude]

thank god someone else has said this and I'm not the only one.

I reported the thread to mods, hopefully they see it and ban this guy once and for all. He offers nothing to the community and is a serial spammer.

[JSoup]

It's not particularly against the rules to promote yourself around here, particularly if you're starting a lively conversation as well. Say what you will about the way TheRetroVideoGameAddict elects to conduct himself, his self promotion threads have all generally had decent conversations mixed in with the bitching.

I'd much rather the lot of you tone down the douche a bit (and, yes, I do see the hypocrisy in me saying that) than have a mod running around with the DKjr. lock in one hand and the banhammer in the other.

Although, that is kind of a funny visual.

[StarMan_NES]

How about instead of bashing the poor guy you contribute to the conversation at hand. In the OP he asks for your opinions on the game, not his blog, and all he does is put is put a link in the thread and its up to YOU to click it or not. He actually is promoting video game discussion, which is what we're supposed to be doing here, but instead you guys strike out at him. How about we discuss Rygar and promote video game discussion for a change seeing as how that was the purpose of the thread? I added my input on the game a while ago.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

The idea of the threads is to get discussion going about specific games I've been playing as of late, sure I like to link to my blog but that's not the core reason. I do ask for your input and feedback on the games in question and I do want to discuss the games themselves, not the blog in which I've written. That's why Ibsen about your experiences with the games and how you feel about them. Anyone who can read can see that.

Focus on game discussion please, that's the priority. If you dont wish to discuss the game than move along please, so I will ask again....

What are your memories, experiences, and feedback on Rygar?

[CastlevaniaDude]

How about instead of bashing the poor guy you contribute to the conversation at hand. In the OP he asks for your opinions on the game, not his blog, and all he does is put is put a link in the thread and its up to YOU to click it or not. He actually is promoting video game discussion, which is what we're supposed to be doing here, but instead you guys strike out at him. How about we discuss Rygar and promote video game discussion for a change seeing as how that was the purpose of the thread? I added my input on the game a while ago.

I'll happily have a conversation if it's not met with a link to the guys blog 100% of the time.

I'll happily not be a "douche" as someone else said when the guy who started the thread doesn't attack someone who posted in it by calling him a loser and bragging about how his blog gets "tons of comments" (5 or 6 tops per post, with many of them being OP himself replying) and 400k hits.

The guy is a spammer.

If he wants to discuss Rygar, make a post about Rygar that doesn't have a link to his crappy blog. Look at his Twitter. All it is is follow Friday spam and meaningless BS. He's trying to build a brand at the expense of the good name of this site. It's garbage.

Also, OP didn't seem to answer his question about negative comments being removed from his blog. I know for a fact he's done it on multiple occassions. Maybe all that "awesome feedback" that he claims he gets is equally negative.

It's hard to be constructive with the guy when he's constantly spamming the board. You're blind if you don't see it. Even in this thread. Every time it'd fall off the front page, he'd bump it with an irrelevant post. "Yeah, I was talking to some random dudes who all said they love Rygar! Let's continue the discussion." He might as well post "BUMP" -- which, in the past, has been grounds for banning. I can't remember that one retro game reviewer who did crappy YouTube reviews, but this guy is exactly like him. He feigns the slightest interest in conversation, and people are polite enough to indulge him, when you know this is nothing but spam.

Again, RVGA, if you want to have a discussion, how about doing it without linking to one of your blogs?

You can't, because your only interest here is to drive traffic.

Call me a douche all you want, you guys are outnumbered and it's about time that people started speaking up. This guy doesn't belong here.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

I'll happily have a conversation if it's not met with a link to the guys blog 100% of the time.

I'll happily not be a "douche" as someone else said when the guy who started the thread doesn't attack someone who posted in it by calling him a loser and bragging about how his blog gets "tons of comments" (5 or 6 tops per post, with many of them being OP himself replying) and 400k hits.

The guy is a spammer.

If he wants to discuss Rygar, make a post about Rygar that doesn't have a link to his crappy blog. Look at his Twitter. All it is is follow Friday spam and meaningless BS. He's trying to build a brand at the expense of the good name of this site. It's garbage.

Also, OP didn't seem to answer his question about negative comments being removed from his blog. I know for a fact he's done it on multiple occassions. Maybe all that "awesome feedback" that he claims he gets is equally negative.

It's hard to be constructive with the guy when he's constantly spamming the board. You're blind if you don't see it. Even in this thread. Every time it'd fall off the front page, he'd bump it with an irrelevant post. "Yeah, I was talking to some random dudes who all said they love Rygar! Let's continue the discussion." He might as well post "BUMP" -- which, in the past, has been grounds for banning. I can't remember that one retro game reviewer who did crappy YouTube reviews, but this guy is exactly like him. He feigns the slightest interest in conversation, and people are polite enough to indulge him, when you know this is nothing but spam.

Again, RVGA, if you want to have a discussion, how about doing it without linking to one of your blogs?

You can't, because your only interest here is to drive traffic.

Call me a douche all you want, you guys are outnumbered and it's about time that people started speaking up. This guy doesn't belong here.

Can you read? I am diverting all negative discussion to discussing Rygar, if you don't plan on doing so than move along. As for my link, it's there and if you wish to click it is totally up to you. "If you don't like what's on television, change the channel". Thanks.

Now, back to DISCUSSION ON THE GAME, the reason the thread exists......

I'm thinking about playing the game a little more in depth, possibly with Game Genie so I can experience the game beyond the hour or so I spent with it previously. Also, I heard that there was a version of Rygar with a different colored label, can anyone confirm or deny this?

Thanks!

[Manga4life]

As for this thread: Some people need to grow up. Theretrovideogameaddict has tried to drumm up conversation, but the thread keeps getting hijacked by brain dead morons who just want to crap on people. Let it be and talk about the damn game like adults, sheeesh!

As for the game: I've yet to see an alt label for Rygar, but I haven't exactly looked either. I do own the game and kinda like it, but it isn't one that means a whole lot to me or a game I have deep memories with or anything. It's just "alright" in my book. I do know people who really like it though.

[FFStudios]

The conversation is excellent post page 1 but I just want to post out that none of this would have happened if the dude hadn't been so stupidly hostile to people with differing opinions. I was in and out of this thread in two posts, more people should have done the same

EDIT: There are a lot of ways to deal with someone shitting on you on the internet, and acting like a 9 year old who just figured out what insults were (fighting fire with fire) is not the right way. Just my two cents. Suck it up and ignore it.

[StarMan_NES]

I've not personally seen an alt version of Rygar online or in the wild, maybe you're talking about Metroid's alt version with the yello label? II'll look into this, thanks for the homework assignment! LoL!

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

I've not personally seen an alt version of Rygar online or in the wild, maybe you're talking about Metroid's alt version with the yello label? II'll look into this, thanks for the homework assignment! LoL!


As for this thread: Some people need to grow up. Theretrovideogameaddict has tried to drumm up conversation, but the thread keeps getting hijacked by brain dead morons who just want to crap on people. Let it be and talk about the damn game like adults, sheeesh!

As for the game: I've yet to see an alt label for Rygar, but I haven't exactly looked either. I do own the game and kinda like it, but it isn't one that means a whole lot to me or a game I have deep memories with or anything. It's just "alright" in my book. I do know people who really like it though.

I just looked into it and I can't find an alternative label, myself. I read an article online that discussed alternate labels on NES games and Rygar was mentioned but it turned out to be a custom label someone made and put on the game and sold it on eBay for a load more money than it was worth. Oh well.

[InsaneDavid]

The lack of being able to save was an issue for me because with work and a nagging fiancee I can't spend more than an hour or two with a game unless its on a day off.

Nagging because she knows a good game when she sees one (Rygar).


I was talking to a friend of mine who grew up with the NES and he holds Rygar in high regard, heck, even my fiancee does since she grew up with the game as well.


Over the past day and a half I've talked to at least 3 close friends who enjoyed it back in the day, my fiancee had noted that she enjoyed it as a kid, and its getting praise on a couple different forums at the moment.


I have heard the final boss was insanely hard, I may look him up on YouTube or something.

No better way to review a game than to watch someone else play it on YouTube!

[CastlevaniaDude]

No better way to review a game than to watch someone else play it on YouTube!

Also no better way to bump a spam thread. How on earth does nobody else see this obvious tactic to keep his link bumped to the front page???

[JSoup]

The conversation is excellent post page 1 but I just want to post out that none of this would have happened if the dude hadn't been so stupidly hostile to people with differing opinions.

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner.

[bigbacon]

and its not like he only does it on this forum. the same threads and replies are plastered all over the place. Like I said earlier, the guy just wants attention. If he replies with the meaningless reply to 'bump' you'll see that same reply popup at nearly the same time on any other forum he posts this stuff to. That and the replies seem "rehearsed."

[StarMan_NES]

I just looked into it and I can't find an alternative label, myself. I read an article online that discussed alternate labels on NES games and Rygar was mentioned but it turned out to be a custom label someone made and put on the game and sold it on eBay for a load more money than it was worth. Oh well.

I didn't think there was one floating around out there. Now I've got the urge to play this game for the first time in a long time, maybe I'll toss it in the ol' Nintendo tonight and give it a whirl since it's been so long. I remember it being a lot like Castlevania mixed with another similar NES game but I can't remember what, but I do remember the grappling hook which set it apart from many other games and jumping on top of enemies early on.

[CastlevaniaDude]

and its not like he only does it on this forum. the same threads and replies are plastered all over the place. Like I said earlier, the guy just wants attention. If he replies with the meaningless reply to 'bump' you'll see that same reply popup at nearly the same time on any other forum he posts this stuff to. That and the replies seem "rehearsed."

Thank you.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

I didn't think there was one floating around out there. Now I've got the urge to play this game for the first time in a long time, maybe I'll toss it in the ol' Nintendo tonight and give it a whirl since it's been so long. I remember it being a lot like Castlevania mixed with another similar NES game but I can't remember what, but I do remember the grappling hook which set it apart from many other games and jumping on top of enemies early on.

Go for it!

I've heard good things about the Rygar game for the PS2 but I'm a tad reluctant to purchase it since I wasn't all that crazy about the NES version, could anyone give me some feedback about the PS2 version? I have a friend who said it was good and compared it to God of War, a game in which I think looks enjoyable but have yet to play, but I'm a tad bit of a completion hound and since I own Rygar for the NES I feel the need to own it for the PS2 as well.

Input?