The sweet spot between price and fun

[soop]

I'm certainly not looking for a complete collection, although I have recently tended towards picking up complete games.  However there's definitely a wild variance on how much games cost and how much fun they are.  Obviously one is a matter of opinion...  But can I possibly get some input into which games are good fun without being extortionate?

Examples are great games that cost loads (£50+) (Rainbow Islands, Parasol Stars, Dracula X)
Great games that cost a bit (~£20) (PC Kid series)
Good games that offer good value (~£10) (Soldier series, Bomberman, Shubibinman)
Ok games that are a little expensive (~£20) (St Dragon)
rubbish games that cost loads, rubbish games which are cheap, etc etc.

For the moment, I'm in the range of the second two - here's my recent purchase history:
Jackie Chan £10
PC Denjin £18
NewZealand Story £11
Final Soldier £6
PC Genjin 3 £17
PC Genjin £14
Pomping World £6

I think some are probably better value than others, but overall it balances out.  And I'd rather have those than say, Rainbow Islands and Dracula X.

I guess what I'm asking for, is recommendations in a similar price bracket?

[Opethian]

Saint Dragon for 20 quid that robbery I got my copy for like $6

[soop]

Saint Dragon for 20 quid that robbery I got my copy for like $6

I'd buy it for $6, even if it's not as good as the Amiga version.  I'm going on eBay prices there, there's only 2 copies, but that's all I have to go by.

What about the others?  Reasonable price?

[SaturdayMorningRobots]

I've just recently gotten into getting the more expensive games. (well this time. Back in the early 90s I routinely paid like $100 for new import games)

Anyway Recently I bought Dracula X and the 2 Spriggan games, and they were all worth every penny, I have zero Buyers remorse for them. That said there are some games that cost a lot and are just ok-good. Fausette' Amour being the most obvious (if debatable) example... Though I still Reaaaaaaallly want it for some reason.

Oh and some games are total crap and just cost a lot cuz they are rare like Strip Fighter. It's just best to do a lot of research.

[soop]

I've just recently gotten into getting the more expensive games. (well this time. Back in the early 90s I routinely paid like $100 for new import games)

Anyway Recently I bought Dracula X and the 2 Spriggan games, and they were all worth every penny, I have zero Buyers remorse for them. That said there are some games that cost a lot and are just ok-good. Fausette' Amour being the most obvious (if debatable) example... Though I still Reaaaaaaallly want it for some reason.

Oh and some games are total crap and just cost a lot cuz they are rare like Strip Fighter. It's just best to do a lot of research.

Spriggan doesn't cost that much does it?

[SaturdayMorningRobots]

Spriggan doesn't cost that much does it?

Depends. I paid $50 from Game of Japan. My friend who's in Japan right now saw it for like 2000 yen somewhere. Usually they aren't that off on the price so he may have seen a good deal (and passed it like a shmuck) But at least I talked him into getting himself a Duo-R and some shooties (and me a white PCE and a Famicom w00t)

Spriggan Mk 2 was also $50 at GoJ

My personal criterea for an expensive retro game is anything over $40 US

[Tatsujin]

2000 is damn cheap, unless it is uberunmint w/o spine etc.

for a solid copy, 4500 would be the least you would have to pay atm.

[SaturdayMorningRobots]

2000 is damn cheap, unless it is uberunmint w/o spine etc.

for a solid copy, 4500 would be the least you would have to pay atm.

Thanks I feel better now. My friend is pretty picky so I doubt it was too heinous. I'll tell him to go back and get it!

[SuperDeadite]

I've spent small fortunes on some games, and they've been so good I forgot about the money in
5 mins.

Other times I've spent $1 on games and felt ripped-off in 5 mins...

[Necromancer]

Other times I've spent $1 on games and felt ripped-off in 5 mins...

Translation:  Wonder Momo

[Tatsujin]

lol, I have like plenty of 'em. must get rid of em at some time, but nobody wants 'em

[SignOfZeta]

Good deals:

Gate of Thunder 3-in1: This is the best single piece of software released for the system since it has not only Gate of Thunder (best shooter on PCE/TG-16, IMO) but also the first two Bonks and also the first Bomberman. US only, not very expensive, f*cking cool.

Ninja Spirit: I think the US version of this game is cheaper than the JP one most of the time. All fans of Turbo and ninja need this one.

Slightly more expensive:

Star Parodia: probably almost $50, most of the time, but at least as good as more expensive shooters like Nexzr.

Hanatakadaka!?: Prices for this game vary widely. I've seen it go for anywhere from $15-60. Bat-shit crazy shooter with Japanese mythical themes. Somewhat unknown, but I don't know why. Its totally great, IMO.

[Jesse813]

Heres some fun cheap games

Bomberman 93 & 94
Legendary Axe I & II
Blazing Lazers
Bloody Wolf
Military Madness
Salamander
Parodius Da!
Street Fighter II
Deta na!! Twinbee
Alien Crush

[Necromancer]

Son Son II is hard to beat for a great game at a bargain price.

[soop]

Great, thanks for the recommendations guys!
*edit* what's the going rate for Daimakaimura?