WTB the essential "must own" CD games + Multi-Tap

[HailingTheThings]

If you go for the CD version of Altered Beast, you'll need a System 1.0 Card or to run that rom off of a flashcart in order to play the game properly.

Weird, why is this?

There is a bug in Altered Beast where you can't pass the first level boss without the 1.0 bios. I have one of the low-cost GameofYou flash carts and can confirm that it works fine with the 1.0 bios to get past the first level. I doubt I'll ever beat the game though.

Thanks for the info, kind sir. I was thinking of picking this up, so this was helpful. I've been a fan of Altered Beast since my friend played it with me back in the early '90s.

Also, you can beat it, I believe in you! Yeah! 

[dallaspattern]

Get the Dragon Slayer SCD. It usually goes for $40. That game rules.

[bob]

Get the Dragon Slayer SCD. It usually goes for $40. That game rules.

"Usually"?

Unfortunately, i havent seen it for 40 in a while. Although it "should" be.

[Ghudda]

Just take my money!
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Most interested in (so far):
Ys Book (I & II) (US) (PLEASE)
Dracula X                  (PLEASE)
R-Type Complete
Star Parodier
Spriggan
Crest of Wolf

[toymachine78]

Not sure if I would keep crest of wolf on the list. Its a generic mediocre beat'em up. There are many other games which are better.

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[Lochlan]

Not sure if I would keep crest of wolf on the list. Its a generic mediocre beat'em up. There are many other games which are better.

I disagree.

First of all I think Crest of Wolf/Riot Zone is actually a pretty decent game.  I admit that it's unremarkable, and the lack of co-op is lame, but overall it's an enjoyable and high-quality title (although too-easy).

As for there being "many other games which are better", well: there are very few belt-scrollers on the PCE, and frankly I don't think any of them are great.  Even Double Dragon II is only "pretty good", and I don't think holds its own compared to some of the superb titles on Genesis or SNES.  Now maybe you meant "many other [non-belt-scrolling] games" but it's pretty hard to compare across genres.  (I mean, sure, I liked Dracula X more or whatever.)

[roflmao]

Yeah, toymachine must be off his meds. Crest of Wolf/Riot Zone is awesome for a budget(ish) title for these consoles.  It's a total Final Fight rip-off, only not as good as Final Fight.  But there is much enjoyment to be had.

[toymachine78]

Exactly, it looks nice but its unremarkable and repetitive. It reminds me of a Streets of Rage wanna be. I agree that DD2 is nothing special either, especially for the price it commands. I actually prefer playing the NES port.

My point is that there are many other titles that are much better. Now if he is specifically looking for a "Belt Scroller" options are limited, so why not satisfy that urge on another console and focus on the really outstanding Turbo/PCE games. Not the unremarkable ones.

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[toymachine78]

And for the record I took all my meds today!

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[Ghudda]

Haha thanks for the input. I threw it on there probably due to my slight beat em up craving lately and thought exploring the genre on the platform sounded intriguing. It's not on the top of my list but I figured it'd be nice to try at some point. I should probably visit the Streets of Rage series before hand though.

[esteban]

Haha thanks for the input. I threw it on there probably due to my slight beat em up craving lately and thought exploring the genre on the platform sounded intriguing. It's not on the top of my list but I figured it'd be nice to try at some point. I should probably visit the Streets of Rage series before hand though.

 

[HailingTheThings]

Yeah, toymachine must be off his meds. Crest of Wolf/Riot Zone is awesome for a budget(ish) title for these consoles.  It's a total Final Fight rip-off, only not as good as Final Fight.  But there is much enjoyment to be had.

And the music is SICK!

[Keith Courage]

Yeah, the music is awesome. Really fits the feeling of the game.

[tknjin]

Some games I would recommend from the standard CD would be the Valis games(US or JP)
Exile 1(usually goes for about 40), Shubibiman/shockman 3 for the PC engine(never released in NA)

Super CD I would recommend Macross Eternal Love Song, 2036, Download 2(uncommon, but varies if you want spinecard or not), Forgotton Worlds(arcade perfect port)

If you have extra funds try and get some of these as well: Double Dragon 2, God Panic, Bazar de Gazar, galaxy dekka gayvan, Pop n Magic, Cotton, and Jim Power

Just a few of the games I can think of off the top of my head that are pretty easy to play for non jpn speakers.

[schweaty]

Some games I would recommend from the standard CD would be the Valis games(US or JP)
Exile 1(usually goes for about 40), Shubibiman/shockman 3 for the PC engine(never released in NA)

Super CD I would recommend Macross Eternal Love Song, 2036, Download 2(uncommon, but varies if you want spinecard or not), Forgotton Worlds(arcade perfect port)

If you have extra funds try and get some of these as well: Double Dragon 2, God Panic, Bazar de Gazar, galaxy dekka gayvan, Pop n Magic, Cotton, and Jim Power

Just a few of the games I can think of off the top of my head that are pretty easy to play for non jpn speakers.

not sure how pop n magic is easy to play without knowing nihongo.  i was pretty lost right off the bat.