Show Off Games…

[awack]

I agree with the point that very few people are going to be impressed by these older systems, infact, ill go one step further and say for most people if the game is 2D, its automatically a pile of dog crap.

I just remembered something more recent, i was playing Beyond Shadowgate on my computer for the purpose of taking screenshots when my best friend knocked on the door, i paused the game , got up to let him in and when we came around the corner and he saw the screen he asked me what movie is that, i laughed and told him it was a game, he said wow, it looks like a Disney movie.

[Sparky]

i am bumping this as i had some friends over this weekend with no desire to play any games but i got them hooked on Devils Crush (the chicky was playing this long time) and Dragon Saber (it was working for the guy) they were impressed ( the kiosk helped ) But i am sure the tg16/PCE engine gods would be please with my efforts 

sweet jebus... i am a venus bonk trap now

[tg16manaic]

yeah, the kids of today won't be impressed by some of the turbo grafx games, because they're used to the playstation crap with the new technology & fancy graphics. However, there are some turbo grafx games that still hold up today, and have stood the test of time. Games like Lords Of Thunder, Gate Of Thunder, Bonk 2 & 3, Splatterhouse, Alien & Devils Crush, Shadow Of The Beast, New Adventure Island, Hero Tonma, Prince Of Persia, Air Zonk etc, would still be impressive.

[Sinistron]

I'm thinking perhaps that a reverse effect is possible- graphics these days are so ridiculous that it no longer looks like graphics- a few years from now kids may not even know the meaning of the word- that said- the older games- aside from the retro feel- may seem completely unique and refreshing to the younger crowd somewhere down the line- plus- I don't know- maybe it's just me- but does everybody really need to play their games in real time- games that take years to complete?  I refuse to accept that there won't come a time when kids want something they can beat in a single sitdown.  Basically what I'm saying is that video games today are so different than what we were used to that the classics will soon be appreciated on their own merits and not looked at as unplayable dinosaurs.  Here's hoping- and if not- screw 'em.   

yeah, the kids of today won't be impressed by some of the turbo grafx games, because they're used to the playstation crap with the new technology & fancy graphics. However, there are some turbo grafx games that still hold up today, and have stood the test of time. Games like Lords Of Thunder, Gate Of Thunder, Bonk 2 & 3, Splatterhouse, Alien & Devils Crush, Shadow Of The Beast, New Adventure Island, Hero Tonma, Prince Of Persia, Air Zonk etc, would still be impressive.

I think what you guys mean as "impressive" is on-screen-busy- or at least zippy.  Splatterhouse is neither- but perhaps can be appreciated because kids think they're looking at a Jason video game.  I also don't think that any kid would find the Bonk sequels, Alien Crush, or Hero Tonma "impressive"- but perhaps they'd be won over thinking that the games look like fun- which they certainly are.

[mobiusclimber]

It seriously depends on the age. Most kids younger than 13 (and in particular, ones younger than are impressed by and have fun with games like the original Sonic, Tetris/Columns/Puyo Puyo, and the Bonk games. So it depends on what age we're talking.

Older than that, Splatterhouse and Dracula X have made converts out of a lot of disbelievers. Most adults don't need to be converted, they grew up with games like the ones on the PCE, and are impressed when told that the system came out as a rival to the NES.

[blueraven]

Two of my friends who are Castlevania fanatics flipped out upon seeing Dracula X. Apparently their NES-addled brains were unaware of this release 

Edit 11/25: I would throw in Yu Yu Hakusho (PCE SCD) for good measure as well just because it is unlike any fighting game I have ever played. Total  value when my neighbors dropped by and saw it yesterday.

[nectarsis]

Air Zonk, Lords of Thunder, Anearth, The Legend of Xanadu, Star Parodia

While true many younger gamers are "modern graphics whores" a lot are open to a sompler time without as many complex control schemes, and looking for FUN.

[Arkhan]

From my personal collection I usually show

Shadow of the Beast
Cosmic Fantasy 2
Parasol Stars
Psychosis

Everyone digs the games with cutscenes like the RPGs and stuff.

Oh, and they all get a kick out of Lords of Thunder. "Is Def Leppard doing the music?!"


My friend says that when the TG came out originally (I was 1 so I totally missed that), his friends were like NOOO THE NES OWNS IT SO HARD

and he put China Warrior on a projector and went "Lifesize sprites!" then put Contra and went "NO LIFE SIZE SPRITES"

They were impressed.

by China Warrior.

 

I like showing Shadow of the Beast to the Amiga fanboys and saying "hey look! no disk swaps!"  it makes them twitch a little sometimes :-D

[Duo_R]

I would show the intro of YS III for the amazing voice acting......just incredible! 

All seriousness I would probably show off my Street Fighter II CE, and brag about how the best 16-bit street fighter II CE game never came to US shores. I have a handful of fighting game friends that would take on the challenge of getting owned on some SF II CE.....

After that maybe show off some Snatcher clips and talk about differences in the US Sega CD version.

Moving on - Bomberman games are great as many have suggested. We could move on to the Arcade CD fighters, but I have some better versions of those on other consoles now......but cool to show since many wouldn't think it would be possible on a Turbo.

Did anyone mention the Macross shooter game? You gotta show that - cool animes, good shooter, awesome soundtrack! Just throw that in, mention Robotech, they will enjoy that one.

[Arkhan]

I would show the intro of YS III for the amazing voice acting......just incredible! 

and then show them last alert!

[bb_hood]

Give em' Kunio Dodge Ball. I showed it to a kid who loved super dodge ball for nes and he flipped out and went crazy and bought a TG16 system because he was so impressed.

[Arkhan]

oh totally.  Dodgeball on PCE kicks the balls out of the NES one.

[_joshuaTurbo]

Sorry for the necropost, but judging from reactions a turboFest this year, we had great success with-

Dracula X, Sapphire, and Gate of Thunder.

I still stand by Lords of Thunder too!!

If we're talking Hueys only- Bomberman '93/'94- Air Zonk or SFIICE

[roflmao]

All excellent show-off games. 

Spriggan is another one I like showing off. Large, detailed sprites, wicked fast action, pumping soundtrack - all around excellent shooter that makes fans of the genre drool.

[Arkhan]

I like the show off Insanity now, and if its to someone who doesn't know its homebrew, and doesn't know I made it, I like when they go "this games kinda gay"

and then I go "oh, the next game I make will be less homoerotic."

and then its awkward for them, and I laugh.