For those of you who have not conquered Sinistron...

[nodtveidt]

I constantly get annoyed as f*ck with Gradius for the simple fact that it plays too damn slowly. Sinistron also plays slowly but it rarely feels like you're just a freakin' peashooter... you can get powerful easily and it's very satisfying. Gradius never really reaches that point... not for me anyway.

[esteban]

...I present to you my 1cc video of doing such.

Not a one-lifer, which would have been more impressive, but hell, this is a tough-as-nails shooter so it's alright.

HOW DID I MISS THIS?! I remember you compared the PCE vs TG-16 versions back in the day—do I remember correctly that the PCE version is more difficult? Or is that just a rumor?

Anyway, I haven't watched the video yet, but I love hearing what you've been up to!

Make a video for Turrican! That is one of the few games where I have made no headway.

 

[Arkhan]

Gradius is pretty boring.

I like Parodius though, since it's all goony.

[esteban]

Gradius, boring?

On speed... Sinistron requires SPEEDUP just like Gradius (or R-Type) to get rid of the sluggishness.

On weapons... Sinistron remains a pea-shooter the entire game, relative to Gradius where you can power-up to the point of God. Sure, you can power up in Sinistron (you even have the R-Type charge shot), but it is relatively lackluster compared to the firepower in Gradius.

Now, don't get me wrong, I advocate for Sinistron, it's another solid game from IGS...but your Gradius hatin' is just...

You guys are hilarious!

[Arkhan]

Gradius is beyond boring IMO.

some parts of it (the volcano) are just a waste of space.

[nodtveidt]

HOW DID I MISS THIS?! I remember you compared the PCE vs TG-16 versions back in the day—do I remember correctly that the PCE version is more difficult? Or is that just a rumor?

I've mentioned it before.

Make a video for Turrican! That is one of the few games where I have made no headway.

I already did!

[esteban]

HOW DID I MISS THIS?! I remember you compared the PCE vs TG-16 versions back in the day—do I remember correctly that the PCE version is more difficult? Or is that just a rumor?

I've mentioned it before.

Make a video for Turrican! That is one of the few games where I have made no headway.

I already did!

I never finished reading that "Favorite Shooter" thread! Thanks for linking to it. I definitely didn't read that, I was thinking about years ago when you did a thorough analysis of Violent Solder

As for Turrican: I am pretty sure I didn't want to spoil anything, so I chose not to watch the video. NOW, however, I don't know if Turrican is worth it (I have so many other games and so little time).

I am quite tempted now to watch the video. I never watch a video of a game I intend to play...but I've avoided Turrican for years.

[Arkhan]

You're not spoiling anything by not seeing Turrican

there's nothing to see in that game except a dumbass with arms that don't move, running around shooting Sears appliances.

[Necromancer]

NOW, however, I don't know if Turrican is worth it....

I assure you it isn't.  Watch Rover's video instead - it's much more entertaining than actually playing the game.

[Arkhan]

Misleading poster.

f*cker can't aim up.

[esteban]

Misleading poster.

f*cker can't aim up.

If only Turrican II had been ported to TG-16! 

[nodtveidt]

If only Turrican II had been ported to TG-16!

Contra or Midnight Resistance would be better port opportunities, imo.

[TheOldMan]

Wasn't Tom porting Contra? I thought he had most of it done....

[Mishran]

Wasn't Tom porting Contra? I thought he had most of it done....

Better be the arcade version...

[esteban]

If only Turrican II had been ported to TG-16!

Contra or Midnight Resistance would be better port opportunities, imo.

I would cry if anyone bothered with Turrican II. I'd rather have a Rush-N-Attack port than Turrican II.