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Title: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: galam on October 10, 2012, 03:45:04 AM
I found a ROM package of PCE games and to my surprise, it had Ninja Gaiden. I never knew they made this for the PCE. It plays exactly like the NES version, but more colorful and in the limited time I had to try it, seemed a bit more polished and not as frustrating. I have looked on eBay a few times and could not find it, just didn't know if anybody here had a copy to show. I assume it goes for high dollar?
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: SuperDeadite on October 10, 2012, 03:48:39 AM
meh, it's a cheap common game. the super choppy scrolling is a bit of a turn off, but it's a fun easy version to mess with.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Bernie on October 10, 2012, 03:51:09 AM
Here ya go. :) (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/19768373/Turbo/2012-10-10 10.48.57.jpg)
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: galam on October 10, 2012, 04:20:36 AM
Nice, so it does exist. I hear ya about the choppiness, but it is fun. I bet I never see it because I set eBay to "us only"
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: hoobs88 on October 10, 2012, 07:19:29 AM
I have it. I think it usually goes for $30-40 on ebay. I haven't played the NES version in years but the graphics seem way better on the PCE. The most frustrating thing about the game is when you die on the final boss and have to restart at stage 6-1 rather than at the boss.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: DarkKobold on October 10, 2012, 07:25:00 AM
I have it. I think it usually goes for $30-40 on ebay. I haven't played the NES version in years but the graphics seem way better on the PCE. The most frustrating thing about the game is when you die on the final boss and have to restart at stage 6-1 rather than at the boss.
Which is also true of the NES version, and is the focus of the Angry Video Game Nerd episode on Ninja Gaiden.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Marll on October 10, 2012, 07:34:30 AM
There is English built right into the PCE version as well. I think you have to hold down Select or some other button combination at the title screen, but it will put the game with all text in the cutscenes into English. Did this on an emulator once, but I've been too cheap to shell out for the real version (some day though).
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: csgx1 on October 10, 2012, 08:01:08 AM
Really, English in the PCE Ninja Gaiden? Well, I've learn something new today. I'll have to check it out.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Nando on October 10, 2012, 08:22:18 AM
is it worth the money?
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Bernie on October 10, 2012, 08:24:14 AM
I believe its worth it.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: BigusSchmuck on October 10, 2012, 08:29:40 AM
Right on, I was a bit put off by the graphics. But they are better than the NES version for sure. Will have to put this one on the list as well.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: BigusSchmuck on October 10, 2012, 08:31:09 AM
Just a fyi: http://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=14847.0
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Marll on October 10, 2012, 08:49:14 AM
Language selection For a language selection, hold I and II and press Select at the title screen to choose Japanese, English, and Chinese options.
Five lives For five lives, hold Diagonal Down/Left, Select, I and II at the title screen. The copyright notice will turn blue and a sound will play if the code has worked.
99 art strength For 99 art strength, intentionally lose all of your lives, then hold Up, I and II at the "Continue" screen until you hear a sound. Continue the game for 99 art strength.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: TheClash603 on October 10, 2012, 12:48:06 PM
I enjoy this game because it is easier than the cheapo NES version. Though I prefer the NES graphics.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: kazekirifx on October 10, 2012, 01:34:53 PM
I remember the timing of the controls threw me for a loop when I first played the PCE version. I believe it's slightly different from the NES, but fine once you get used to it.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Flare65 on October 10, 2012, 02:48:02 PM
99 art strength For 99 art strength, intentionally lose all of your lives, then hold Up, I and II at the "Continue" screen until you hear a sound. Continue the game for 99 art strength.
What exactly does Art Strength do?
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Marll on October 11, 2012, 10:20:24 AM
I think it let's you use the special weapons. Been a long time, so not 100% sure.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: KnightWarrior on October 11, 2012, 07:19:47 PM
Wow, People are bashing NGT on the SNES being lazy
If Tecmo wanted better graphics on the SNES, they would of made Ninja Gaiden IV
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: burn_654 on October 12, 2012, 04:56:05 AM
Anyone wanting to sell me a player's copy? I absolutely love the NES/FC version. I'm still looking for one. :-"
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Nando on October 12, 2012, 05:17:14 AM
Snes (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninjagaiden/trilogy1-snes-c1.png) PCE (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninjagaiden/trilogy1-pce-c1.png) NES (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninjagaiden/trilogy1-nes-c1.png) Arcade (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ninjagaiden/arcade-c.png)
Really lazy port on the SNES, I think. It looks crappy.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Nando on October 12, 2012, 05:17:41 AM
I'm down for a copy too btw :D
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: BigusSchmuck on October 12, 2012, 05:36:56 AM
I do have a loose copy but I don't think I want to sell it. Might trade it though in the future...
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: KnightWarrior on October 12, 2012, 05:22:50 PM
No, It wasn't a lazy port
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Mathius on October 13, 2012, 04:02:15 AM
The PCE version of NG is excellent, but the NES version still trumps it in the music department.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Bernie on October 13, 2012, 04:05:02 AM
Have to say, I think the SNES port looks kinda lazy too. They could have done something different. Look at what Nintendo did with Super Mario Allstars.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Jibbajaba on October 13, 2012, 03:54:49 PM
I prefer the NES version, myself. I've played the PCE version and wasn't impressed with the visuals or the game play. It's OK, but not as good as the NES version.
Chris
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: esteban on October 13, 2012, 05:16:58 PM
I prefer the NES version, myself. I've played the PCE version and wasn't impressed with the visuals or the game play. It's OK, but not as good as the NES version.
Chris
Agreed.
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Mathius on October 13, 2012, 05:23:40 PM
I prefer the NES version, myself. I've played the PCE version and wasn't impressed with the visuals or the game play. It's OK, but not as good as the NES version.
Chris
Agreed.
The NES version is the all around winner. However, the later levels of the PCE version have some nice presentation and thumpin' tunes. :)
Title: Re: Does anybody have Ninja Gaiden for the PCE?
Post by: Firebomber7 on October 14, 2012, 01:01:26 PM