Rondo of Blood Thread

[johnnykonami]

Sounds about fair toymachine.  I got mine as an xmas gift in 93 from my family, but they got it from Die Hard Gamers Club for around $69.99 I believe.

 I ordered mine from Die Hard, IIRC. Die Hard and Japangames (though they were in Canada) were the two places my friends and I ordered from. I remember it being ~$80 shipped. That included shipping and the "COD" charge. That was in 1993, IIRC.

 I can't remember if mine was from Die Hard or not, but it was something like them anyway.  One of those import companies that ran ads in magazines.  A couple years later I bought most of my stuff from NCSX, but Dracula X pre-dates their existence I think.

[Bonknuts]

Sounds about fair toymachine.  I got mine as an xmas gift in 93 from my family, but they got it from Die Hard Gamers Club for around $69.99 I believe.

 I ordered mine from Die Hard, IIRC. Die Hard and Japangames (though they were in Canada) were the two places my friends and I ordered from. I remember it being ~$80 shipped. That included shipping and the "COD" charge. That was in 1993, IIRC.

I believe that it was called Japan Video Games who advertised in EGM and were located in a mall in the Toronto area. I bought most of my PCE imports from them, including Drac X for $150 shipped (maybe $100 U.S. at the time). I actually asked them for help getting through at least a couple PCE games, completely independant of placing an order. I was surprised how friendly and helpful they were and appreciated that they actually played through games like Kabukiden. They were the complete opposite of TZD. They only potentially negative experience (not sure if it was them or the other place I ordered from), was when I ordered Snatcher and Last Armageddon and they called back to say they were sold out of LA, but they could send another RPG instead. It was Cyber City OEDO 88. :/

 Yeah, that sounds right; Japan Video Games. The last thing I ordered from there, was Macross 2036. I could-not-find that game anywhere. I called for months, looking for it. Eventually, they had it. They told me it was discontinued and somewhat hard to find. They told me I shouldn't unseal/open it (yeah right). I paid $200USD for it. It got hold up in customs, and I had to pay $35 fee. I was pissed, but I wanted that game soooo bad. I wasn't disappointed when I eventually got it. This was in 1993 as well.

 Looking back, I'm pretty sure they probably meant $200CDN and not $200USD. Oh well.

[johnnykonami]

Sounds about fair toymachine.  I got mine as an xmas gift in 93 from my family, but they got it from Die Hard Gamers Club for around $69.99 I believe.

 I ordered mine from Die Hard, IIRC. Die Hard and Japangames (though they were in Canada) were the two places my friends and I ordered from. I remember it being ~$80 shipped. That included shipping and the "COD" charge. That was in 1993, IIRC.

I believe that it was called Japan Video Games who advertised in EGM and were located in a mall in the Toronto area. I bought most of my PCE imports from them, including Drac X for $150 shipped (maybe $100 U.S. at the time). I actually asked them for help getting through at least a couple PCE games, completely independant of placing an order. I was surprised how friendly and helpful they were and appreciated that they actually played through games like Kabukiden. They were the complete opposite of TZD. They only potentially negative experience (not sure if it was them or the other place I ordered from), was when I ordered Snatcher and Last Armageddon and they called back to say they were sold out of LA, but they could send another RPG instead. It was Cyber City OEDO 88. :/

 Yeah, that sounds right; Japan Video Games. The last thing I ordered from there, was Macross 2036. I could-not-find that game anywhere. I called for months, looking for it. Eventually, they had it. They told me it was discontinued and somewhat hard to find. They told me I shouldn't unseal/open it (yeah right). I paid $200USD for it. It got hold up in customs, and I had to pay $35 fee. I was pissed, but I wanted that game soooo bad. I wasn't disappointed when I eventually got it. This was in 1993 as well.

 Looking back, I'm pretty sure they probably meant $200CDN and not $200USD. Oh well.

I have Macross 2036 too, but no idea what I paid for it.  I think I might have traded something for it, or sent some cash (I remember people on the newsgroups were big on money orders so I probably paid that way) but nowhere near $200 bucks.  Awesome game for Macross fans though.  I also own Eien no Love Song which I love the battle animations and music of, even if's piss easy for a turn based strategy game.  The other gem in my Macross game collection is the Sega AM2 Macross game for PS2, easily one of the best ever made.  One I would really like to get is Scrambled Valkyrie.  I have played it tons of times but I would like to get a copy for myself one day as it's awesome.

[Bekic]

One thing that caught my attention is the level 4 boss Camilla in her human form being this "dangerous seduction". Now when you play with Richter that does make sense but if you're using Maria instead that's a little 12 year old girl that she's making out with LOL!

Not that i feel any moral indignation or anything but i just find it funny like that.

[esteban]

One thing that caught my attention is the level 4 boss Camilla in her human form being this "dangerous seduction". Now when you play with Richter that does make sense but if you're using Maria instead that's a little 12 year old girl that she's making out with LOL!

Not that i feel any moral indignation or anything but i just find it funny like that.

Hahahhhahhaha. That is funny

[cr8zykuban0]

man I would love to own this game. im currently looking for one and hoping to get this awesome game before the price goes up even more. the sound track on the game is amazing

[esteban]

man I would love to own this game. im currently looking for one and hoping to get this awesome game before the price goes up even more. the sound track on the game is amazing

I followed tatsujin's advice years ago and never regretted it:

THIS IS THE ONE GAME THAT IS TOTALLY WORTH IT. You will never regret it.

So much damn love and attention to detail went into this game.

[dshadoff]

Just out of curiosity - because Daigirin had some "new to us" information regarding Ys 4 - I decided to see what they had for Dracula X.

If SamIAm is around, I'd appreciate some help with the translation....

Anything new in this list ?
- Stage Select
- Warning mini-game
- Hidden Maria (I think that's what it says)
- Richter's Hidden Item Class
- Richter's Hidden Operation
- Maria Dances
- Use Key ?
- Parent-child turtle
- Coach continues running


悪魔城ドラキュラX血の輸廻

7,800円/ヨナミ/SCD/'93.10.29/アクション
ドラキュラシリーズの10作目にあた
るPCエンジン版。ファミコンから始ま
り様々な機種へと展開したこのシリーズ
の集大成ともいえる内容だ。PCエンジ
ン版の特徴は、分岐点によリルートが分
かれるステージ構成。
(game ratings get messed up during scan)

ウル技

ステージセレクト ネームエントリー画
面で名前を「X‐ X!V"Q」と登録する。
次にデータフアイル画面でステージセ
レクトを選ぶ。すると、まだクリアし
ていないステージも選択できるように
なっている。これて裏ステージにも簡
単にいける。

警告用ミニゲーム 旧システムカードで
ゲームを起動させる。すると「あくま
ぢょおどらきゅらX」というタイトル
のミニゲームができる。このステージ
の終わりに、システムカードのバージ
ョン違いの警告画面が表示される。

マリアの隠し技 マリアでプレイしてい
るときに、上、下、右下、IIの順にす
ばやく押す。するとマリアの分身が出
現して、敵を攻撃してくれる。このコ
マンドはキャラが右向きのときのもの
で、左向きの場合はコマンドの左右が
逆になる。

リヒターの隠しアイテムクラッシュ リ
ヒターでアイテムを持つてなくて、八
― トが15個以上あるときにアイテム
を使うと「ムチのアイテムクラッシュ」
が使用可能になる。

リヒターの隠し操作法 リヒターで、ム
チ使用時に向いているほうへ方向キー
を2回入力すると、ムチのリーチが延
びる。また、直立時にIを押しっぱな
しで左右移動せずに方向転換が、IIを
押しっぱなして方向転換せずに左右移
動ができる。さらに、Iボタンをすば
やく2回入力すると、バク転ジャンプ
する。

マリアが踊る マリアでプレイし、方向
キーの上を押し続ける。すると、マリ
アが踊り出す。

カギを使って? カギを持っているとき
にアイテム攻撃をするとカギを振り回
し、アイテムクラッシュでは、ただ無
敵のポーズを取る。どちらの場合も八
― 卜を消費しない。

親子ガメが登場 マリアで八― トが53
個以上あるときに甲羅をかぶると、子
ガメが落ちてきて自キヤラの上にのる。

馬車が走り続ける ステージ0で、デス
が「この次はそうはいかんぞ」といっ
たあと、リヒターをしゃがんだままに
しておくと、馬車が走り続けて、ステ
ージクリアにならない。

-Dave

[Gentlegamer]

How can anyone read kanji? That's what I want to know.

[SamIAm]

悪魔城ドラキュラX血の輸廻

7,800円/ヨナミ/SCD/'93.10.29/アクション
ドラキュラシリーズの10作目にあた
るPCエンジン版。ファミコンから始ま
り様々な機種へと展開したこのシリーズ
の集大成ともいえる内容だ。PCエンジ
ン版の特徴は、分岐点によリルートが分
かれるステージ構成。
(game ratings get messed up during scan)

Just introducing the Castlevania series and saying the PCE game is unique for its branching paths.

ウル技

ステージセレクト ネームエントリー画
面で名前を「X‐ X!V"Q」と登録する。
次にデータフアイル画面でステージセ
レクトを選ぶ。すると、まだクリアし
ていないステージも選択できるように
なっている。これて裏ステージにも簡
単にいける。

Insert X‐ X!V"Q as your name for stage select. Everyone knows this.

警告用ミニゲーム 旧システムカードで
ゲームを起動させる。すると「あくま
ぢょおどらきゅらX」というタイトル
のミニゲームができる。このステージ
の終わりに、システムカードのバージ
ョン違いの警告画面が表示される。

Use the old system card for a weird mini game. Everyone knows this, too.

マリアの隠し技 マリアでプレイしてい
るときに、上、下、右下、IIの順にす
ばやく押す。するとマリアの分身が出
現して、敵を攻撃してくれる。このコ
マンドはキャラが右向きのときのもの
で、左向きの場合はコマンドの左右が
逆になる。

Up, down, down-right, II for Maria's special attack. Ditto.

リヒターの隠しアイテムクラッシュ リ
ヒターでアイテムを持つてなくて、八
― トが15個以上あるときにアイテム
を使うと「ムチのアイテムクラッシュ」
が使用可能になる。

Hidden item crash - collect 15 hearts and use item crash with no subweapon. Ditto?

リヒターの隠し操作法 リヒターで、ム
チ使用時に向いているほうへ方向キー
を2回入力すると、ムチのリーチが延
びる。また、直立時にIを押しっぱな
しで左右移動せずに方向転換が、IIを
押しっぱなして方向転換せずに左右移
動ができる。さらに、Iボタンをすば
やく2回入力すると、バク転ジャンプ
する。

Lots of secondary Richter controls. Double-tap forward and whip for longer reach. Hold II for moonwalking. Hold I while standing to change direction without moving left or right. Double Tap I for back-flip.

マリアが踊る マリアでプレイし、方向
キーの上を押し続ける。すると、マリ
アが踊り出す。

Hold up when playing as Maria, and she dances.

カギを使って? カギを持っているとき
にアイテム攻撃をするとカギを振り回
し、アイテムクラッシュでは、ただ無
敵のポーズを取る。どちらの場合も八
― 卜を消費しない。

Use item crash while holding the key to strike an invincible pose that doesn't consume hearts.

親子ガメが登場 マリアで八― トが53
個以上あるときに甲羅をかぶると、子
ガメが落ちてきて自キヤラの上にのる。

Use Maria's Turtle cover when you have over 53 hearts, and a baby turtle will come down and ride on top of you.

馬車が走り続ける ステージ0で、デス
が「この次はそうはいかんぞ」といっ
たあと、リヒターをしゃがんだままに
しておくと、馬車が走り続けて、ステ
ージクリアにならない。

When you beat death in stage 0, and death says the line where he flies away, if you squat down and stay down, the stage won't finish.


Hey Dave, is there anything for the Xanadus or Anearth Fantasy Stories?

[wildfruit]

Wow only 7800円. I'll take 2.

[dshadoff]

Hey Dave, is there anything for the Xanadus or Anearth Fantasy Stories?

Without copying over entire sections (time-consuming), there are these:

Emerald Dragon has:
- easy money-making way
- wrong system card warning
- use of memory-base

Kaze no Densetsu no Xanadu (1) has:
- Debug Mode
- 2-player (same time) play

Kaze no Densetsu no Xanadu 2 has:
- 2-player consecutive play
- new way to defeat Melteina
- instant premium mode

Seiya Monogatari has:
- increase funds
- speed movement
- shut eyes
- cursor move quickly
- message fast-forward

[esteban]

Hey Dave, is there anything for the Xanadus or Anearth Fantasy Stories?

Without copying over entire sections (time-consuming), there are these:

Emerald Dragon has:
- easy money-making way
- wrong system card warning
- use of memory-base

Kaze no Densetsu no Xanadu (1) has:
- Debug Mode
- 2-player (same time) play

Kaze no Densetsu no Xanadu 2 has:
- 2-player consecutive play
- new way to defeat Melteina
- instant premium mode

Seiya Monogatari has:
- increase funds
- speed movement
- shut eyes
- cursor move quickly
- message fast-forward

This is an ABRIDGED version of the daigirin...dshadoff collected all of the PC-FX and PCE info into an OCR'ed .pdf:

http://www.tg-16.com/contributors/dshadoff/Daigirin/Daigirin_1997_06_NEC_Extract.pdf

What is the official title of this thing, anyway?

[EvilEvoIX]

Great stuff here, I didn't know you could moon walk.

[Mednafen]

There are three hidden stages leftover from an (apparently) earlier revision.

Example of stage 3(hidden old stage on left, normal on right):