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game shopping; the thread that should never end...
Topic Started: Oct 17 2005, 03:55 PM (21,674 Views)
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I got XBLA games today:
Omega Five
Metal Slug 3
and Prince of Persia.
All are solid and hard games.

Can I assume that PoP is that 3D remake and not the 2D original? The 2D original can be had with PoP: Sands of Time as it is...

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Omega Five only has Local Co-Op, but that could be for the best as there's alot happening on the screen, and you have to share what little credits you have. It's very much like Forgotten Worlds and is pretty fun after you get used to it.

Sounds interesting.

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3 titles for the Genesis... well 2 of them anyway, one didn't work.

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Cliffhanger: HAHAHAHAHA! Were they serious when they made this half-ass game? I've never played a bad Beat-em-up before, but lo and behold. Ah well, it was only 50 cents. I'll use it as review fodder.

Ah, the "poor man's SoR" as one magazine, back in the day, politely put it. It sucks, no doubt, but the SCD version actually has an all new group of sections where you snowboard your way down the mountain via the SCD's hardware scaling(much like Batman Returns' Driving sections).

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Madden '93: Just wanted to bring back a piece of my past here. Nothing to say really. Also 50 cents.

I was always a Montana and Cyberball kind of guy.

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Menacer Game 6-PAK: It wouldn't start. It was $2.75 but since it was broken, I'll get my money back. Does anyone know what it is anyway?

It's not broke, it requires you to have the Sega Menacer Light Gun plugged in to play. It's a 6 pack of Menacer-only titles, much like the "Super Scope 6" collection on the SNES(for the Super Scope 6 bazooka light gun thing).

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Oh, then it's a good thing that the Menacer thing really won't come on, because if it did work, I wouldn't be able to take it back. Why were they selling that thing in the first place?

I also got Alien 3 from Scott (Thanks again.), which is solid but about as fustrating as JD had said it was. Also, for some reason, the stop clock time didn't work when I put it in. Actually the only one I could get to work was the infinite lives code.
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Hmm, I used the stop clock code that was on gamewinners.com when I had it. That was basically the only way I got to see the later levels with all of those aliens cheaply popping out of the floors on me.
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Oh, then it's a good thing that the Menacer thing really won't come on, because if it did work, I wouldn't be able to take it back. Why were they selling that thing in the first place?

They wanted their own light gun to counter Nintendo's stupid-ass bazooka thing. The Menacer wasn't bad at all, it just took a lot of batteries to run it. I got mine, new, for $20 when they were clearing them out at KB Toys. It came with T2: The Arcade game, so it wasn't a bad deal at all. Sadly, I don't know what became of it...as I no longer have it. I did pick up the Menacer 6 Pack for $0.99 a few years back, so I am looking to get another Menacer at some point.

I can't remember if it's compatible with Lethal Enforcers or not...

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I also got Alien 3 from Scott (Thanks again.), which is solid but about as fustrating as JD had said it was. Also, for some reason, the stop clock time didn't work when I put it in. Actually the only one I could get to work was the infinite lives code.

Hmmmmm, now just to verify, this is the code you're using, right?

AACT-CA6J

Works fine for me in Gens, but I'll test it on the actual cart when I get home. I've actually played through to the last level using this code, on the actual hardware, so I am pretty sure it works...but I'll try to verify it tonight for you. Not sure why it wouldn't work. You have the Game Genie turned on right(the switch)?

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I actually meant why was Game Crazy selling a stand-alone cartrage made specifically for a periperial that they didn't have. I didn't think they could sell something like that. Then again, they probally thought it was a collection cart like the 6-PAK.

That code seems to work for everyone else, which means something might be wrong with my Genie. The only code I can get to work is the infinite lives code.
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I actually meant why was Game Crazy selling a stand-alone cartrage made specifically for a periperial that they didn't have. I didn't think they could sell something like that. Then again, they probally thought it was a collection cart like the 6-PAK.

I can't remember if every Menacer came with that game or not...I assume it did, but I swear when I got mine, that had T2 packed in, I didn't get it. This could just be bad memory on my part though. Still, just explain the situation to them, I'm sure they'll at least give you store credit.

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That code seems to work for everyone else, which means something might be wrong with my Genie. The only code I can get to work is the infinite lives code.

It's so weird that that code doesn't work for you...that game is going to be nearly impossible after a certain point without it. :(

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Soul Reaver 2 for PC complete. Should make a good use of my 360 wireless adapter for PC and Pinnacle Studio's mapper. It'll also be good to see if the game actually looks good without aliasing and motion blur covering everything up.
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I've noticed that quite a few FPS games on the PC now allow for that "motion blur" option that blurs the view as you move your "head" back and forth. It's kind of nice, but I agree, they do this to either help cover stuff up, or because it's easier for the engine to run if it doesn't have to move at full res so quickly. Looks great on Jericho though...

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Eh, the dolt who posted this listed the PS2 version as the PC game. I almost said not to worry about it because it was only $9 shipped. But having already played it on PS2 I really do want it for PC this time.
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I sure hope that Sega CD works, I just ordered Eternal Champions: CftDS, Final Fight, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin for it. No 32x games just yet.
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It works, no worries there.

As for a 32X game, I'm trying to think what'd be the best one to start you off on...

I'm thinking Shadow Squadron, but I'd recommend you break out Gens and test some of them, see what you like before ordering anything. Some of the more rare 32X titles are damn expensive...

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Yeah, you're right. I should more concerned with the games I ordered. They were pretty cheap though (Except for Eternal Champions), so it shouldn't be too big of a loss.

I was thinking of Shadow Squadron as well. That game looks pretty cool. But what's Gens?

EDIT: We're off to a good start, I just got Eternal Champions, and if it playing music in my PS2 with no problem is an indicator, then it definitley works. YAY!
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Yeah, you're right. I should more concerned with the games I ordered. They were pretty cheap though (Except for Eternal Champions), so it shouldn't be too big of a loss.

Well, like the 32X, you can try some of these SCD games before you buy them...and you can even do it on your SCD system rather than emulation. Hit the "Huge Archive of ISOs" thread at the top of this forum and you can download some SCD titles to try them out. It's a good way of finding out what's going to be worth your time(and money) in tracking down, and what just plain sucks. Try out Cliffhanger, just for those snowboarding sections, see what you think. I thought it was pretty impressive, just way TOO hard. :(

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I was thinking of Shadow Squadron as well. That game looks pretty cool.

It's damn good, definitely one of the 32X's top titles.

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But what's Gens?

The best Genesis emulator out there:

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EDIT: We're off to a good start, I just got Eternal Champions, and if it playing music in my PS2 with no problem is an indicator, then it definitley works. YAY!

Well, at least you know the *audio* for the game works...;)

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Gens? I prefer Kega but that's just me.

The PSP selection of game sucks everywhere.... so it's been a lot of eBaying for me. I bought Ridge Racers online, and a copy of Dead Head Fred at the BX yesterday, which they had like 50 copies.

Dead Head Fred is a really neat game, I friggin love it.
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Gens? I prefer Kega but that's just me.

Gens still runs some games that Kega cannot, plus it allows for stuff like Sega CD save states. Gens 32 Surreal is out as well, which picks up and carries on with what Gens started. It, too, is very hip.

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The first game I played with my new Sega CD was Eternal Champions: Chalenge from the Dark Side. It was even more fun than the first one. It's a little more pollished and there's a chance that I can actually win the contest. Controls are a little stiff like last time, but it nothing game-breaking. I've only gotten Shadow's Overkill to work, but I'm sure I'll get the others to work in time.
Game condition: Perfect except for the main menu track. It's scratched.

Final Fight CD was pretty fun, but tough than I thought it would be. It can't hold a candle to Streets of Rage 2 though, but really nothing can. I know it first came out in '89, so with that said, it's a good game.
Game condition: Perfect so far.

NBA Jam's redbook is totally dead, which render's this version useless. If your gonna load that long, you better be worth it.
Game condition: CD capabilities are FUBAR.

The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Kingpin was alot of fun. I really don't have much to say. It was a good time.
Game Condition: Perfect so far.
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Since you live so close to me, you can just send those discs to me. I have a friend in town with a resurfacer that it is capable of making practically any *bottom* scratched discs look brand new. Just make sure the scratch isn't through the top, in which case you could hold it up to a light and see through it from the bottom. He charges $3 a disc to resurface. Hastings has a far inferior resurfacer that may get them to work though.
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Since you live so close to me, you can just send those discs to me. I have a friend in town with a resurfacer that it is capable of making practically any *bottom* scratched discs look brand new. Just make sure the scratch isn't through the top, in which case you could hold it up to a light and see through it from the bottom. He charges $3 a disc to resurface. Hastings has a far inferior resurfacer that may get them to work though.

I may have to send Eternal Champions to you. That scrtcher menu track froze the game when it was left playing too long. I might send you NBA Jam as well, but it's like the Redbook was completely deleted or some thing. I do have a resurfacer though, but it's the one that leaves streaks on the disc. Is that one okay to use, or should I send them to you?
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Since you live so close to me, you can just send those discs to me.  I have a friend in town with a resurfacer that it is capable of making practically any *bottom* scratched discs look brand new.  Just make sure the scratch isn't through the top, in which case you could hold it up to a light and see through it from the bottom.  He charges $3 a disc to resurface.  Hastings has a far inferior resurfacer that may get them to work though.

I may have to send Eternal Champions to you. That scrtcher menu track froze the game when it was left playing too long. I might send you NBA Jam as well, but it's like the Redbook was completely deleted or some thing. I do have a resurfacer though, but it's the one that leaves streaks on the disc. Is that one okay to use, or should I send them to you?

All of the cheaper resurfacers and the resurface chemical scratch the disc and make true resurfacing more difficult. So sending them to me is the safest bet if you don't have a Hastings in town. Do make sure that they aren't top scratched first though.
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The first game I played with my new Sega CD was Eternal Champions: Chalenge from the Dark Side. It was even more fun than the first one. It's a little more pollished and there's a chance that I can actually win the contest. Controls are a little stiff like last time, but it nothing game-breaking.

ECCD is almost like a new game compared to the Genesis original. The combo system has been completely redone. Try some FAQs or watch some YouTube videos on it, some of the combos are just insane. Once you get someone you like, and start really learning them, you'll whip some serious ass. This is also, for me, one of those rare games where I actually enjoy using virtually every character in the roster, and actually take the time to learn them all.

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I've only gotten Shadow's Overkill to work, but I'm sure I'll get the others to work in time.

Though knowing the Sudden Death positions and Vendetta move inputs can help in fights, I usually just leave the others(Cinekill, Overkill) to chance as they don't really help you win the fight, they are just fancy ways of killing the character after you've beaten them.

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Final Fight CD was pretty fun, but tough than I thought it would be. It can't hold a candle to Streets of Rage 2 though, but really nothing can. I know it first came out in '89, so with that said, it's a good game.

It's damn good, imo, a classic forever...and the SCD version is the best one on the market(yes, even better than the arcade original). One thing that can help is inputting the code for "turbo" attacking.

Go in to the Options, highlight "Exit" and hold A, B and Right, then hit start. Now you can just hold down the attack button and your character will punch very rapidly. It's great because the enemies rarely get out of a combo due to you hitting the buttons too slowly. ;)

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NBA Jam's redbook is totally dead, which render's this version useless. If your gonna load that long, you better be worth it.

Sorry to hear about that. NBA Jam CD was, IIRC, very good.

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The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Kingpin was alot of fun. I really don't have much to say. It was a good time.

I think I like more of what it had the potential to offer rather than what it actually did. I mean, looking over that huge-ass map, they could have turned this game in to one of the first "sandbox" titles, where you'd run around searching for stuff and whatnot. Sadly, you can just skip EVERYTHING and follow the boss markers, finishing the game in under and hour or so... :( It's still a good game, just not a great one.

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