SEGA + PCE

[Digi.k]

Definitely worth mentioning a bit more about Shinobi.  The PC Engine port is leagues ahead of the NES and SMS counterparts.  It isn't exactly arcade perfect; the scrolling background layer is removed, the third boss "Mandara" is missing several statues, there are less flying ninjas when you use magic, no bonus stages etc.

However, it is the finest port of the arcade game on systems current to the arcade release.  Unlike the other ports, there is no life bar.  The graphics don't take nearly the same downgrade hit as the other versions.  And, most importantly, it just feels more like the real Shinobi.

As you're a fan of Sega games and comparing ports, I'd highly recommend you check out PC Engine Shinobi.

The only thing that stopping me from owning this is the close range attack and power ups are missing which really grates me otherwise I would say that in looks it is pretty close.

[esteban]

I have played SMS PCE and Arcade Shinobi quite a bit over the years and I really enjoy them all.

There is one thing that can ONLY be said about PCE Shinobi, however: it is TOASTY HOT.


 

 


...and is part of all NUtritional Xmas Holiday Breakfast (NUXHP) meals.

[EmperorIng]

Likewise, the lack of close range attack in the PCE port of Shinobi kills it for me. It's a big part of formulating strategy in  the arcade, plus its inherent cool factor.

I forgot about the lack of power ups. Into the trash bin it goes!

[sunteam_paul]

PCE Shinobi is a closer conversion, but I much prefer the SMS version.

[broonage]

Shinobi is on my TO_GET list!!!

[geise]

Yeah I was looking at the Everdrive. Looks great but I'm worried it will take away the "excitement". I call it the "too much choice" syndrome - I won't put as much effort in playing the games. I much prefer to hunt down the games and try to get them cheaper than scam-bay. That way I will play them and they look great!

You are right on the money. I have been a turbo owner since it's initial release. You know when you didn't have much money as a teen and you bought a game, enjoyed it (or not) and played it to death till you  could afford another game.  You took time with the game and it gave you a better sense of appreciation.  I got an everdrive  a few years back to use for translations and a few (now overly expensive) titles I'm to smart to waste money on.  You are so right that it will take away from the experience.  You are going about it the right way.  BTW welcome!

[exodus]

I'd say the Puyo and Wonder Boy ports are the only good ones! And cotton if you count that as Sega.

[broonage]

Yeah I was looking at the Everdrive. Looks great but I'm worried it will take away the "excitement". I call it the "too much choice" syndrome - I won't put as much effort in playing the games. I much prefer to hunt down the games and try to get them cheaper than scam-bay. That way I will play them and they look great!

You are right on the money. I have been a turbo owner since it's initial release. You know when you didn't have much money as a teen and you bought a game, enjoyed it (or not) and played it to death till you  could afford another game.  You took time with the game and it gave you a better sense of appreciation.  I got an everdrive  a few years back to use for translations and a few (now overly expensive) titles I'm to smart to waste money on.  You are so right that it will take away from the experience.  You are going about it the right way.  BTW welcome!

Thanks.

[Gentlegamer]

PCE Shinobi is really hard... it has the arcade feel!

[Punch]

PCE Shinobi is really hard... it has the arcade feel!

last time I use this gif I swear

[cr8zykuban0]

Good Sega conversions for PC Engine:

Cotton
Gain Ground
Outrun
Space Harrier
Afterburner II
Fantasy Zone
Dynastic Hero
Adventure Island/Dragon's Curse
Bikkuriman World
Monster Lair
Bonanza Bros
Shinobi
Altered Beast

Dynastic hero and dragons curse are sega conversions??

I had no clue. Are they wonder boy type games?

[Sarumaru]

When I think of Sega Conversions, so to speak, I think of mainly first party titles by SEGA like Out Runs,  Shinobers, Space Harriest, etc. I'm not sure the Westone games or Cotton by Success fall in that category.  I really do think Shinobi on the PC Engine is the better port even without bonus stage or power ups. The music in it is great too.

[Black Tiger]

Wonderboy is as Sega as it gets and feel much more so to me than many "1st party" titles. I'm still waiting for more real Wonderboy and can never have enough of Opa Opa.

Good Sega conversions for PC Engine:

Cotton
Gain Ground
Outrun
Space Harrier
Afterburner II
Fantasy Zone
Dynastic Hero
Adventure Island/Dragon's Curse
Bikkuriman World
Monster Lair
Bonanza Bros
Shinobi
Altered Beast

Dynastic hero and dragons curse are sega conversions??

I had no clue. Are they wonder boy type games?

On Genesis and SMS they are called Wonderboy V and Wonderboy III.

[esteban]

When I think of Sega Conversions, so to speak, I think of mainly first party titles by SEGA like Out Runs,  Shinobers, Space Harriest, etc. I'm not sure the Westone games or Cotton by Success fall in that category.  I really do think Shinobi on the PC Engine is the better port even without bonus stage or power ups. The music in it is great too.

I always liked Wonderboy more than Alexx Kidd. So, for me, Wonderboy was the mascot.

[SignOfZeta]

Likewise, the lack of close range attack in the PCE port of Shinobi kills it for me. It's a big part of formulating strategy in  the arcade, plus its inherent cool factor.

I forgot about the lack of power ups. Into the trash bin it goes!

Yeah, that kinda makes it sound like shit, and if it's the best contemporary port I'd say they must all suck.