Author Topic: SGFX Ghouls and Ghosts: Anyone Beat it? (Read 1514 times)

doomfarer75 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 02, 2005, 01:21:25 AM »

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Oh yeah, does the Super Grafx version have the Red Arremer/Guinivere abduction cinema like the arcade had?

That particular cinema defined the entire series. Ghosts N'Goblins (NES), & Super Ghouls N Ghosts (SNES) had it, but Genesis/Mega Drive doesn't.

The SGX version is missing all of the opening scenes. It only has the one scene when you start a new game, where the couple gets hit by a couple of lasers.

AH, I didn't realize there was more! OOPS

Black Tiger · « **Reply #46 on:** August 03, 2005, 01:34:04 AM »

Quote from: "doomfarer75"

Quote from: "Black_Tiger"
Quote from: "Ninja Spirit"
Oh yeah, does the Super Grafx version have the Red Arremer/Guinivere abduction cinema like the arcade had?

That particular cinema defined the entire series. Ghosts N'Goblins (NES), & Super Ghouls N Ghosts (SNES) had it, but Genesis/Mega Drive doesn't.

The SGX version is missing all of the opening scenes. It only has the one scene when you start a new game, where the couple gets hit by a couple of lasers.

AH, I didn't realize there was more! OOPS

Here's the full intro that begins as soon as the arcade boots up and then repeats in attract mode-

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doomfarer75 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 08, 2005, 01:08:31 AM »

Thanx! That's sweet!

Bonknuts · « **Reply #48 on:** September 23, 2005, 10:38:08 PM »

Hmm, old post.

Well, I did beat G&G for the SGX back in 1994(going through it twice). Also beat Aldynes and 1941.

Keranu · « **Reply #49 on:** September 24, 2005, 06:58:56 AM »

You've got them /\/\4|> $|<!|_L$!

esteban · « **Reply #50 on:** September 24, 2005, 07:07:00 AM »

Quote from: "Bonknuts"

Hmm, old post.

Well, I did beat G&G for the SGX back in 1994(going through it twice). Also beat Aldynes and 1941.

dude! do you remember if there was a second loop for Aldynes?

Bonknuts · « **Reply #51 on:** September 24, 2005, 10:16:36 AM »

The second loop in Aldynes is "expert mode" and I could only beat expert mode with ME and save states - there's no difference in the ending. I beat the first run through the game on the original back in '94. My friend still has th VHS cam recording of me beating it! Took me 3 hours on the last level!

Actually, there is a 3rd loop! But have only done this on the emulator with save states and slow mo! It's impossible.

esteban · « **Reply #52 on:** September 24, 2005, 01:22:05 PM »

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The second loop in Aldynes is "expert mode" and I could only beat expert mode with ME and save states - there's no difference in the ending. I beat the first run through the game on the original back in '94. My friend still has th VHS cam recording of me beating it! Took me 3 hours on the last level!

Actually, there is a 3rd loop! But have only done this on the emulator with save states and slow mo! It's impossible.

Insane! Thanks for the scoop. You kick my proverbial butt when it comes to Aldynes, because I have yet to beat the game (I can get to the end? boss, but the lightning is wicked fast -- tough to dodge -- and I don't think I've found the correct weapon to use 'cuz I don't seem to be damaging the "core" sphere at all).

Third loop? This corroborates what I've heard from folks. In fact, someone actually claimed that there were FOUR loops in Aldynes, but this has yet to be confirmed.

Crazy.

Black Tiger · « **Reply #53 on:** September 24, 2005, 01:27:17 PM »

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Quote from: "Bonknuts"
The second loop in Aldynes is "expert mode" and I could only beat expert mode with ME and save states - there's no difference in the ending. I beat the first run through the game on the original back in '94. My friend still has th VHS cam recording of me beating it! Took me 3 hours on the last level!

Actually, there is a 3rd loop! But have only done this on the emulator with save states and slow mo! It's impossible.
Insane! Thanks for the scoop. You kick my proverbial butt when it comes to Aldynes, because I have yet to beat the game (I can get to the end? boss, but the lightning is wicked fast -- tough to dodge -- and I don't think I've found the correct weapon to use 'cuz I don't seem to be damaging the "core" sphere at all).

Third loop? This corroborates what I've heard from folks. In fact, someone actually claimed that there were FOUR loops in Aldynes, but this has yet to be confirmed.

Crazy.

Maybe it just repeats forever like some arcade games.

SNKNostalgia · « **Reply #54 on:** September 24, 2005, 04:31:02 PM »

Maybe i should give it a try on the SGX GnG. I beat the Super GnG SNES version in 1996 after hours of play all day. It just takes a lot of practice, dying and memorization of treasure chest ,enemies and patterns.

The best way to beat all GnG games is to play it like your practicing it first. Then get serious later. Too bad this series died in 1991 or so. I would love to see another Trojan also. Damn that game was a B.

Bonknuts · « **Reply #55 on:** September 24, 2005, 05:20:12 PM »

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Third loop? This corroborates what I've heard from folks. In fact, someone actually claimed that there were FOUR loops in Aldynes, but this has yet to be confirmed.

It wouldn't supprise me. Infact, I was viewing the rom with a tile viewer and say some interesting grahpics/large images. Either was a debug mode or special ending.

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Maybe it just repeats forever like some arcade games.

Doubtful, the level numbering still increments as the game loops after the end. Third run through, the first level is "level 15".

esteban · « **Reply #56 on:** September 24, 2005, 06:03:06 PM »

Quote from: "SNKNostalgia"

Maybe i should give it a try on the SGX GnG. I beat the Super GnG SNES version in 1996 after hours of play all day. It just takes a lot of practice, dying and memorization of treasure chest ,enemies and patterns.

The best way to beat all GnG games is to play it like your practicing it first. Then get serious later. Too bad this series died in 1991 or so. I would love to see another Trojan also. Damn that game was a B.

I loved Trojan (NES)... but that game was unforgiving.

esteban · « **Reply #57 on:** September 24, 2005, 06:07:44 PM »

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Third loop? This corroborates what I've heard from folks. In fact, someone actually claimed that there were FOUR loops in Aldynes, but this has yet to be confirmed.

It wouldn't supprise me. Infact, I was viewing the rom with a tile viewer and say some interesting grahpics/large images. Either was a debug mode or special ending.

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Maybe it just repeats forever like some arcade games.

Doubtful, the level numbering still increments as the game loops after the end. Third run through, the first level is "level 15".

Hmmm, intriguing. Hopefully the investigation of the this game continues. I was under the impression that Blazing Lazers, for example, loops many, many times (perhaps endless)...

akamichi · « **Reply #58 on:** September 24, 2005, 08:41:26 PM »

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The best way to beat all GnG games is to play it like your practicing it first. Then get serious later. Too bad this series died in 1991 or so. I would love to see another Trojan also. Damn that game was a B.

I hear the new GnG on PSP is supposed to be even more impossible than ever.

I briefly tried it at the Tokyo Game Show, but I wasn't fond of the new 3D gfx. Looks like classic 2D GnG gfx from a distance though.

Capcom (and most companies it seems) sure can pump out the sequels to games like Devil May Cry once a year it seems. But it takes them 10+ years to make sequel to a game from the old days... bastards.

Keranu · « **Reply #59 on:** September 25, 2005, 08:32:44 AM »

Maybe it's possible that Aldynes even has MORE than four loops!? Has anyone ever beat the fourth loop? I know someone just mentioned that there are four loops...