Author Topic: the pc engine shmup to get (Read 1467 times)

AlexKidd · « **on:** October 13, 2006, 04:42:56 PM »

I've decided that i'm only going to buy one more game before I start saving most of money. Also, I realized I don't have any shmups for the pc engine cd. I've got Gate of Thunder and Lords of Thunder but no japanese exclusive ones. So my question is basically if you could only have one shooter for the pc engine cd which would it be? Feel free to mention more expensive games if you want but I'm looking for a game I can pick up for less than $100

Tatsujin · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2006, 04:51:22 PM »

gate of thunder

rolins · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2006, 04:54:04 PM »

Tough call, only one choice huh?

I'd be happy with just one these Nexzr, Spriggan, Rayxanber III, or Super Raiden.

Keranu · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:33:51 PM »

Gate of Thunder, no doubt.

GUTS · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:58:51 PM »

He has Gate of Thunder, retards.

rolins · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2006, 07:33:43 PM »

Quote from: "GUTS"

He has Gate of Thunder, retards.

Hahahahahahaha

Keranu · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2006, 07:52:33 PM »

Quote from: "GUTS"

He has Gate of Thunder, retards.

Well then tell him to get it again.

vestcoat · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2006, 07:55:15 PM »

There are a lot I haven't played (Spriggan 1 +2, Nexzr), but I'm partial to Super Raiden and Cotton.

Guts, you're hilarious.

SignOfZeta · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2006, 08:14:45 PM »

Well I'd say if you need a shooter, on CD, and it has to be a JP release, then maybe you should get one of those bootleg Sapphires. They are pretty nice and can be had for around $60 shipped. That's a lot for a bootleg, but given the circumstances I think it makes an OK middle ground between a $0.05 CD-R, and a $380 original. Normally when it comes to bootlegs my philosophy is that its OK to have them, but I won't pay actual money for them. For some reason I don't feel this way about this one. I'm not sure why.

My most recent JP-only shooter is actually Burning Angel. Its cheap, and I like it quite a bit. Its a HuCard though, so I don't know if that is something you want to avoid. Its a lot like Super Star Soilder, but its two player, which I appreciate.

sunteam_paul · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2006, 09:18:15 PM »

Without doubt, Star Parodier.

Review here: http://pcenginebible.roarvgm.com/HTML_Games/Star_Parodier.htm

Keranu · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2006, 09:29:45 PM »

Star Parodia kicks major ass.

Emerald Rocker · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2006, 09:35:12 PM »

Spriggan.

sunteam_paul · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2006, 11:20:06 PM »

Quote from: "Emerald Rocker"

Spriggan.

Star Parodia>Spriggan

But Spriggan is still a damn fine shooter.

runinruder · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2006, 11:40:06 PM »

Macross 2036 is my personal favorite, but Spriggan is the safest bet, especially if you enjoy other Compile shooters like Blazing Lazers and MUSHA.

GUTS · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2006, 07:44:18 AM »

Macross is awesome, but way too easy. Spriggan would be better if you want something you can't beat on your first try.