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finerion

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The Sega Genesis Challenge
« on: November 06, 2010, 04:39:26 AM »
On a recent trip to a local game store I came across a ton of complete Sega Genesis games. Not only were these games complete in clamshell case with instructions, most included other inserts such as warranty cards, posters, etc and everything was in very good condition. Not only that but the games themselves were really solid titles such as Wonder Boy in Monster World, Wings of Wor, Mega Turrican, Lightning Force, and more. Action RPGs, platformers, and shmups were well represented and even though I had not played any of these titles before I took the plunge and added them to my collection.

While looking at all of these new titles sitting on my shelf I got to thinking about what I could do for my show. And so the Sega Genesis Challenge was born. I challenged myself to make a first impressions video of each one of these 14 Genesis games and to do one video every single day for the next 2 weeks. In addition, I will do a closer look writeup of each title as well where I can better articulate my thoughts on the game. Keep in mind however this is just a more in-depth writeup of my first impressions, not a full on review.

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 1: Wonder Boy in Monster World
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=119
*A Closer Look: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=123

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 2: Wings of Wor
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=139
*A Closer Look: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=151

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 3: Chiki Chiki Boys
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=159
*A Closer Look: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=163

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 4: Ranger X
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=172
*A Closer Look: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=179

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 5: Valis III
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=182
*A Closer Look: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=189

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 6: Insector X
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=194
*A Closer Look: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=197

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 7: Doom Troopers
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=200

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 8: Lightening Force
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=208

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 9: Vectorman 1 and 2
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=213

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 10: Jewel Master
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=222

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 11: Mega Turrican
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=235

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 12: Sub-Terrania
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=245

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 13: The Adventures of Batman and Robin
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=284

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 14: Eternal Champions
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=320

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 15: Strider II
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=335

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 16: Outrun 2019
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=370

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 17: Bio-Hazard Battle
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=376

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 18: Crue Ball
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=380

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 19: Twin Cobra
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=393

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 20: Fatal Rewind
*http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=423

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 21: Kid Chameleon
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=427

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 22: Pac Attack
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=446

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 23: Virtual Pinball
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=461

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 24: Risk
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=465

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 25: Revenge of Shinobi
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=491

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 26: Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=495

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 27: Shinobi 3 - Return of the Ninja Master
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=497

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 28: Pier Solar
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=545

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 29: The Adventures of Mighty Max
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=590

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 30: Bram Stoker's Dracula
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=598

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 31: F-117 Night Storm
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=604

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 32: Blaster Master 2
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=630

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 33: Garfield Caught in the Act
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=649

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 34: The Lost Vikings
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=666

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 35: Goofy's Hysterical History Tour
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=670

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 36: Sonic Spinball
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=698

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 37: Bubsy and Bubsy 2
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=703

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 38: Tiny Toon Adventures
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=706

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 39: Chakan
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=720

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 40: Devilish
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=725

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 41: Predator 2
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=728

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 42: Red Zone
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=732

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 43: Alien 3
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=745

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 44: Star Trek The Next Generation: Echoes of the Past
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=748

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 45: Zombies Ate My Neighbors
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=753

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 46: Mazin Saga Mutant Fighter
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=757

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 47: Raiden Trad
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=761

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 48: Rocket Knight Adventures
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=798

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 49: Super Thunder Blade
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=808

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 50: Battletech
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=818

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 51: Virtua Racing
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=827

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 52: Super Battletank
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=890

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 53: Hard Drivin'
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=893

Sega Genesis Challenge Part 54: Tom and Jerry Frantic Antics
*Challenge Video: http://www.thealfredeffect.com/?p=896
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2010, 03:49:18 PM »
Updated with new articles and videos.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2010, 02:07:11 PM »
Updated with new articles and new videos.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2010, 02:20:24 PM »
Updated with new videos.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2010, 11:10:02 PM »
Where's the review for Lords of Thunder on Sega CD? :P
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2010, 09:17:32 AM »
Where's the review for Lords of Thunder on Sega CD? :P
I'd love to do one but I don't have a copy yet. :( Will gladly take one as a donation if you want to contribute to the project. ;)
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2011, 12:07:00 AM »
Updated with the latest videos.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2011, 01:40:49 AM »
Where's the review for Lords of Thunder on Sega CD? :P

Exactly.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2011, 01:44:54 AM »
Where's the review for Lords of Thunder on Sega CD? :P


Exactly.


Hey, I would love nothing more than to do one. I just don't have a copy of the game and haven't been able to find one for a price I'm willing to pay. But trust me, it is on my wanted list.  :-"
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2011, 01:53:06 AM »
Where's the review for Lords of Thunder on Sega CD? :P


Exactly.


Hey, I would love nothing more than to do one. I just don't have a copy of the game and haven't been able to find one for a price I'm willing to pay. But trust me, it is on my wanted list.  :-"


Could ahem burn one ahem :P  At least until you find a real one.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2011, 02:03:05 AM »
Could ahem burn one ahem :P  At least until you find a real one.

True, but I've made it a point to only do reviews for games that I actually own. It wouldn't be the same to me if I just used burned cd's and emulators.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2011, 03:31:50 AM »
The store you went to has a much better Genesis selection than any places I ever visit. All I find are Sonic games, Mortal Kombat and sports titles. Constantly.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2011, 11:06:03 PM »
Part 12 is up. Check out how well I handle the late-gen Genesis title, Sub-Terrania.
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2011, 02:38:41 AM »
Uploaded new videos for The Adventures of Batman and Robin, Eternal Champions, and Strider II. Enjoy!
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Re: The Sega Genesis Challenge
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2011, 05:22:29 AM »
New video links added for Outrun 2019 and Bio-Hazard Battle.
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