NEC "holy f*ck!" moments?

[blueraven]

The first time I saw Exile, GoT, and LoT at my friends house in 1993, and my jaw dropped.

Thus was my introduction to the turbo.

...and

LEGEND OF XANADU 1&2 - Every second was pure ecstacy.

[Arkhan]

My actual introduction to the Turbo was Bonk's Adventure

that's a pretty epic introduction too, when you're only 6.

[bartre]

the first time i played ai cho aniki. just WHAT THE F*CK.
so naturally anytime anyone asks about the system, i show them the game, and get the same reaction.
plus, awesome music.

then drac X and Ys 1-3, the entire games.

[HercTNT]

The music in dungeon explorer. It was so distinct, it floored me. I played that game for hours just rocking to the music
the opening cinema to cosmic fantasy 2. it was the first time i had seen such a thing in a video game and it ruined my concept of what other consoles could do.
The complete song with lyrics in one of the later stages of final zone 2. I did not know such a thing was possible at the time.
Everything about Dracula X. For me its still the definitive castlevania.
Neutopia, the graphics, the sound, the play control. being a copy cat zelda is not a bad thing.
Magical chase and specifically its stage 5 music.  To me this is a shining example of what the turbo is all about. 
Gates of thunder once again, for me it just ruined what other consoles had to offer.
The giant bonk sprite in bonk 3. really impressive, and again an example of why i love the turbo.

[Lilgrafx]

I just started playing cosmic fantasy 2 and some of the cinematic are amazing.

[Tatsujin]

The first time I've seen R-Type..





..in a game mag back in 1988!!!

And sure all the other excellent games, most of you all have already posted

Sapphire also couldn't close my mouth during quite the whole first-time gaming-time.

[Edmond Dantes]

Cho Aniki.  I'm not sure where to start.

Also the first time I started up Raiden... that soundtrack.  Man.  That soundtrack.  To this day I still think the TG16 music sounds better than the version on the PS1.

[sheath]

I have to go with Blue BMW and his free Sapphires. 

But I also freaking love the last bosses on Legendary Axe and Bonk's Adventure.  Ninja Spirit Level 1 and 2 have some amazing background elements like the statues in the first level especially.  The Bosses are all awesome in Ninja Spirit as well.  I played Valis III first on the Genesis, but the music blows me away and the art quality is top notch all the way through.  I hate that ice level though. 

[esteban]

I have to go with Blue BMW and his free Sapphires. 

But I also freaking love the last bosses on Legendary Axe and Bonk's Adventure.  Ninja Spirit Level 1 and 2 have some amazing background elements like the statues in the first level especially.  The Bosses are all awesome in Ninja Spirit as well.  I played Valis III first on the Genesis, but the music blows me away and the art quality is top notch all the way through. 

I hate despise/loathe/detest that ice level though. 

I fixed that for you.

Don't be hatin' on Valis III.

[PUSH RUN BUTTON]

Cho Aniki.  I'm not sure where to start.

Also the first time I started up Raiden... that soundtrack.  Man.  That soundtrack.  To this day I still think the TG16 music sounds better than the version on the PS1.

I'm with you there. Raiden on the TG16, in every way, seems superior to every other version I've played. Absolutely one of my favorite, very solid shooters.

[esteban]

Cho Aniki.  I'm not sure where to start.

Also the first time I started up Raiden... that soundtrack.  Man.  That soundtrack.  To this day I still think the TG16 music sounds better than the version on the PS1.

I'm with you there. Raiden on the TG16, in every way, seems superior to every other version I've played. Absolutely one of my favorite, very solid shooters.

I love the Raiden HuCard. If you are a fan of the game, you may consider getting the Raiden CD, which has a *nicely rendered* Redbook soundtrack...it's orchestral, but don't dismiss it. It really is nice. And I'm the last person to praise a soundtrack like this (since they are a dime-a-dozen and usually sound pretty generic).

There are two additional (new) stages, as well. I like the stages, but, honestly, they are particularly groundbreaking.

Serach for "rolins Raiden" and you'll (hopefully) find his thoughts on it.

If there is interest, I can rip the music and make it available.

[spenoza]

OK, I like the PCE, but if I'm gonna play Raiden, I'm gonna play it on a PS as the Raiden Project. I can't think of any good reason to play Raiden on any other platform.

[Black Tiger]

OK, I like the PCE, but if I'm gonna play Raiden, I'm gonna play it on a PS as the Raiden Project. I can't think of any good reason to play Raiden on any other platform.

Many people appreciate console specific aesthetics and seeing how games differ from technologically superior sources as well as other comparable consoles.

[esteban]

OK, I like the PCE, but if I'm gonna play Raiden, I'm gonna play it on a PS as the Raiden Project. I can't think of any good reason to play Raiden on any other platform.

I hear you. I have PS Raiden Project, too. It is really sweet. But guess what? As a fan of Raiden, I love that I have two new unique stages (novelties, perhaps, but they are competently designed) stages to slog through (they ain't easy!) and a gorgeous rendition of the soundtrack to appreciate!

To build on what Black_Tiger said: we are crazy bastards who appreciate all the nuances in games. We are the crazy bastards who will play through nearly identical games just to identify the minor differences across regions (JP vs. Europe vs. USA) and platforms (arcade vs. pce, for example). Unless a game is severely broken, I even appreciate "flawed" versions because...well, you know

I say this even with my limited time these days.
 

[Tatsujin]

OK, I like the PCE, but if I'm gonna play Raiden, I'm gonna play it on a PS as the Raiden Project. I can't think of any good reason to play Raiden on any other platform.

Many people appreciate console specific aesthetics and seeing how games differ from technologically superior sources as well as other comparable consoles.

Very true

Btw, if I gonna play Raiden on the PSx, then it's gonna be for sure Raiden DX