Dungeon Explorer, Ys, Blazing Lazers and Parasol Stars were the games I owned that made my Genesis friends feel uncertain back in the day- there was just no disputing the quality of games like that. I honestly don't see how anyone in their right frame of mind can call Dungeon Explorer average. It just had that magic feel- incredibly transporting for an early release 3 meg hu. And the bang for your buck- so many sweet ass bosses and levels, unlockable characters, 5-player action, lovely chip tunes- and it just had more gravity than Gauntlet- which felt like an endless slog n' slash quarter munching 100-enemies-surrounding-you run. Dungeon Explorer will always be a heartfelt memory of mine. One of the best times I've had playing a videogame.