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Retro Talkshop Thread

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Let's Play Together! Game of the Month
Every month, RTT gets together and brainstorms choices to vote as the Let's Play Together! Game of the Month.
Upon completion of the GotM, you will be rewarded with an Achievement Icon!
Let's play some awesome games together!

Game of the Month Captain:

Renaissance2K

Retro Talkshop Thread Founder & CEO: Lunar

November 2023

The Legend of Zelda

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Introducing The Legend of Zelda is almost a silly proposition. The humble top-down adventure game, which began life as a

Famicom Disk System launch title before porting to the

Nintendo NES as the first ever cartridge with a battery save - introduced the world to the silent protagonist link, the eponymous Princess Zelda, the mysterious Triforce, and the land of Hyrule, all of which are now synonymous with Nintendo's legendary (no pun intended) tentpole franchise. Many series tropes - the treasure chest chime, life-refilling fairies, a gauntlet of eight hidden dungeons - began here, and the game's very first line of dialogue is iconic enough to deserve it's own Wikipedia page. Unsurprisingly, while the original The Legend of Zelda has never been remade or remastered, it has been ported to nearly every iteration of Nintendo's classic games library, got its own cartridge re-release for the

Game Boy Advance, and even its own

Game & Watch-styled modern handheld.

Play The Legend of Zelda on

Nintendo NES

Game Boy Advance (Classic NES Series)

GameCube (via The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition)

Wii (Virtual Console)

Wii U (Virtual Console)

3DS (Virtual Console)

Switch (Nintendo Switch Online)

NES Classic Edition

The Legend of Zelda Game & Watch

Finish any version or port of The Legend of Zelda to earn the 8-Bit Link badge:

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2023 Annual Franchise Challenge

Shining

Shining is a Sega role-playing game franchise that originated back in 1991 on the Sega Genesis & Mega Drive. Over the years, the games have adopted different modalities and mechanics - including turn-based RPG, strategy, and dungeon crawler - though many games share common character threads and a fantasy aesthetic. Most Shining games take an average of about 20 hours to complete, with later generation titles being longer and portable titles being shorter.

Suggested Games

Shining in the Darkness

Shining Force

Shining Force II

Shining Force CD

Shining Force III

Shining Wisdom

Shining the Holy Ark

Shining Force Gaiden

Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya

Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon

Shining Soul

Shining Soul II

Shining Force Neo

Shining Force Exa

Shining Tears

Shining Wind

Beat any game in the Shining franchise in 2023 to earn the {imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 15 18{imgt} Max icon which will appear to your username everywhere in the Retro Talkshop Thread.

The Arcade Back Room

Beat the arcade version of any Game of the Month to earn its Back Room arcade cabinet badge.

2023 Recap

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Kommie

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Lunar

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Slickriven

SupremeSarna

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Yoshi

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October 2023 Edition - R2K's Birthday Extravaganza

Play through any numbered Mega Man game to unlock the Mega Man badge.
Play through Mega Man 2 on any platform to gild your badge.
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Play through One Player Mode or Tournament Mode in either One Must Fall game to earn the One Must Fall badge.
Play through Tournament Mode in One Must Fall 2097 to gild your badge.
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Finish Warhawk: The Red Mercury Missions to unlock the Warhawk badge.
Unlock the "best" ending to gild your badge.
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Finish MDK or any version of MDK2 to unlock the MDK badge.
Watch the original music video ending of MDK to gild your badge.
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Play through the Career mode of Rollcage, the Career or Scramble modes of Rollcage: Stage II, or the Campaign mode of GRIP to unlock the Rollcage badge.
Unlock Yuri in Rollcage to gild your badge.
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Play through the One-Player Mode or Story Mode in any Twisted Metal game to unlock the Twisted Metal badge.
Play through the One-Player Mode of Twisted Metal Black to gild your badge.
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September 2023 Edition - Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider is one of the defining titles of the 32-bit generation, offering gamers a fully-3D third-person action adventure unlike anything they'd seen before. Tomb Raider introduced the world to Lara Croft, who remains even today one of the most recognizable game characters ever, known for her grit, her athletics, and various other... hmmm... aspects to her personality. While the game was launched first for the

Saturn, the game is remembered as a pivotal title for the original

PlayStation as well as a hallmark for the advent of 3D acceleration on the

PC. The franchise spawned numerous sequels, no less than two reboots, and two mediocre forays into Hollywood, though the original game found a new life on mobile devices - including a surprisingly compitant port for the

- and a modernized remake for seventh-generation platforms.

Finish Tomb Raider or its remake to earn the Lara Croft badge:

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Arcade August 2023

Beat any of the Front Room arcade games (or complete one loop, where appropriate) or one of their home ports to earn the game's Front Room Arcade Machine badge:

July 2023 Edition - Bionic Commando

Bionic Commando swung into

arcades intent on being a successor to Capcom's Commando, but the game's protagonist - who uses a bionic telescopic arm to traverse levels and get the drop on enemies - made the title stand out among the other run-and-guns on the scene. After a number of direct ports to home computers, Capcom reimagined the game for the

NES and

Game Boy with more levels, faster gameplay, and unforgettable soundtracks. Both the arcade original and the console versions have been re-released countless times over the years as mainstays in Capcom collections, but Bionic Commando Re-armed for the

Xbox 360 and

PlayStation 3 - a "more than a remaster" reboot that enhances the NES classic's levels and mechanics with modern graphics - gave the franchise a brief second wind and kicked off a generation of retro remakes.

Finish the original arcade release of Bionic Commando to earn the Super Joe badge:

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Finish Bionic Commando for the NES or Bionic Commando Re-armed to earn the FA Rad Spencer badge:

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Finish Bionic Commando for the Game Boy to earn the FF Rad Spencer badge:

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June 2023 Edition - Daytona USA

DAYYY-TOOOO-NAAAAAAAAAAAH USA is one of the highest-grossing

arcade games of all time, praised for its advanced graphics, its realistic physics, and of course, its unforgettable original soundtrack. The game - and its enhanced follow-up - ended up being a flagship launch-window title for the

before finding a home on

3D-accelerated PCs shortly after.

Finish the Beginner Circuit on any version of Daytona USA earn the Beginner Circuit badge:

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Finish the Advanced Circuit on any version of Daytona USA to earn the Advanced Circuit badge:

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Finish the Expert Circuit on any version of Daytona USA to earn the Expert Circuit badge:

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May 2023 Edition - Rayman

Rayman launched an empire of cartoonish platformers, became one of Ubisoft's first unofficial mascots, and spawned a race of parasites so vile, they even threatened the Mushroom Kingdom. The hand-drawn hero made up for a lack of a body with excellent animations, psychadelic level design, and an incredible amount of detail to distract you from some brutal platforming and bosses. Originally intended to be a

Jaguar exclusive, the first Rayman adventure fell onto the scene in 1995 for the

PlayStation,

Saturn, and

PC, eventually being ported to a variety of handhelds as the horsepower became available.

Beat Rayman or any of its ports to earn the Rayman badge:

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April 2023 Edition - Golden Sun

Golden Sun was published by Nintendo in 2001, shortly after the launch of the

Game Boy Advance. Calling back to the best RPGs of the 16-bit era, it was at the time one of the largest RPGs to ever launch for a handheld. The game is remembered years later for its unique magic system which uses spells not just for battle but for navigating the world and solving puzzles.

Beat Golden Sun to earn the Isaac badge:

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March 2023 Edition - Virtua Fighter

Virtua Fighter released in

arcades in 1993 and is widely-considered the first 3D fighting game ever. Its character designs and fighting mechanics have gone on to inspire numerous other fighting games that followed. Sega developed home ports of the game for its

Saturn and

32X consoles, and followed up with a Virtua Fighter Remix re-release that improved the graphics.

Beat Virtua Fighter or any of its re-releases to earn a badge for the character you used:

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February 2023 Edition - Final Fantasy VI

Final Fantasy VI - released as Final Fantasy III in North America - was originally released for the

Super Famicom and

Super Nintendo. The game's legacy as the last old-guard Final Fantasy game is massive, and it's still celebrated for its memorable characters, unique antagonist, and robust soundtrack.

Beat Final Fantasy VI or any of its re-releases to earn the Kefka badge.

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January 2023 Edition - Doom 64

Doom 64 was released as a brand new Doom campaign for the

Nintendo 64, set after the events of Final Doom. While not extremely successful or lauded upon its release, the game has become somewhat of a cult classic over the years for its difficulty and atmosphere, in part due to a spooky ambient soundtrack from Aubrey Hodges. The game's sleeper status peaked in recent years when Bethesda dropped a remaster of the game in 2020 for modern platforms at a bargain price.

Beat Doom 64 or its remaster to earn a badge.

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Switch Friend Codes

Lunar

SW-7373-6931-1610

2022 Recap

January

Another World / Out of this World
February

Banjo-Kazooie
March

NBA Jam
April

Kirby Super Star
May

Alien Soldier
June

Valis: The Fantasm Soldier
July

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
August

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
September

Dynamite Cop
October

Castlevania franchise
November

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins &

Robo Aleste
December

Mega Man 7
Annual Franchise Challenge

Lunar

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December 2022 Edition - Mega Man 7

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November 2022 Edition - Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins & Robo Aleste

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October 2022 Edition - Castlevania franchise

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Beat Castlevania: Bloodlines to earn either the John Morris badge and/or the Eric Lecarde badge - both of which first debuted in June 2019.

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Beat Castlevania: Rondo of Blood to earn the Grand Cross badge, debuting this month for the first time.

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September 2002 Edition - Dynamite Cop

Beat Mission 1 of Dynamite Cop to earn the Pool Jump badge.

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Beat Mission 2 of Dynamite Cop to earn the Flying Kick badge.

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Beat Mission 3 of Dynamite Cop to earn the "Pardon Me" badge.

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August 2002 Edition - Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts

{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 75 75{imgt}

July 2002 Edition - Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 94 75{imgt}

June 2022 Edition - Valis: The Fantasm Soldier

{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 120 106{imgt}

May 2022 Edition - Alien Soldier

{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 139 150{imgt}

April 2022 Edition - Kirby Super Star

{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 207 150{imgt}

March 2022 Edition - NBA Jam

Beat any release of NBA Jam on any platform before to earn a roster badge for each team you use.

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Complete the NBA Jam: Tournament Edition challenge and beat every available team to earn the Jam-pionship Badge.

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February 2022 Edition - Banjo-Kazooie

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January 2022 Edition - Another World / Out of this World

Beat Another World on any platform to earn the Lester badge.
{imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 105 75{imgt}

Beat Another World on a second platform to earn the This F###ing Worm badge.
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BleedingViolet

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BloodPuppetX

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ErickRPG

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Foxhack

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Kommie

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razeak

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Renaissance2K

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Slickriven

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SupremeSarna

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2021 Recap

January

Jackal
February

Super Turrican
March

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time
April

Metal Slug X
May

Strider
June

Darkstalkers 3
July

Shantae
August

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
September

Super Mario Kart
October

Splatterhouse &

Silent Hill
November

Yoshi's Story
December

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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December 2021 Edition - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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November 2021 Edition - Yoshi's Story

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October 2021 Edition - Splatterhouse & Silent Hill

Beat Splatterhouse on any platform to earn the Rick badge.
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Beat Silent Hill or its fogless remaster to earn the Silent Hill badge.
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September 2021 Edition - Super Mario Kart

Beat the 100GP or 150GP Special Cup in the original Super Mario Kart to roll the
credits before October 1 to earn the Mario Kart badge.
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Beat the 100GP or 150GP Extra Special Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit to earn
the Yoshi Kart badge.
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August 2021 Edition - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2

Play through Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2's career with any of its releases, ports, or remasters to earn a badge for the character you used.

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July 2021 Edition -

Shantae

Play through the original Shantae on any platform to earn the 8-Bit
Shantae badge.
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Play through Shantae: Risky's Revenge - or its Director's Cut - on any platform
to earn the More Than 8-Bit Shantae badge.
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June 2021 Edition - Darkstalkers 3

Play through Darkstalkers 3 on any platform to earn a badge for the
character you used. The game has 18 playable characters, plus two secret characters
in some ports. Gotta catch 'em all!

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May 2021 Edition - Strider

Play through Strider on any platform to earn the Strider, standing
still and looking cool badge.
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Play it on two platforms to earn the Strider, vertical slash badge.
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Play it on three platforms to earn the Strider, legion badge.
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April 2021 Edition - Metal Slug X

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March 2021 Edition - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

Play through Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV on one platform - the arcade original,
the famed Super Nintendo port, one of the maligned 3D remakes, or another version
I've missed - to earn the Leonardo badge.
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Play through the game on an additional platform before the deadline to earn the
Donatello badge.
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February 2021 Edition - Super Turrican

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January 2021 Edition - Jackal

Play through Jackal on one platform to earn the Jackal Squad
badge.
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If you decide to play through a second time on a different platform, you'll also
earn the Medium Tank badge.
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For each platform you play through beyond the second (third, fourth, etc.), you'll earn a Heavy Tank badge.
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Kommie

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Lunar

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Scott

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2020 Recap

January

Sunset Riders
February

Strikers 1945
March

Super Mario Bros.
April

Super Dodge Ball
May

Metal Slug
June

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
July

Renegade
August

Metroid Fusion
September

Super Metroid
October

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
November

Sonic CD
December

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Icons

August 2020 Edition

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January 2020 Edition

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2019 Recap

Games

January

The Adventures of Lolo
February

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
March

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
April

Blaster Master
May

Beyond Oasis
June

Castlevania: Bloodlines
July

Onimusha: Warlords
August

Ico
September

Ninja Gaiden
October

Super Mario 64
November

Final Fight
December

Altered Beast

Icons

December 2019 Edition

Altered Beast

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November 2019 Edition

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Bonus:

Final Fight 2

Final Fight 3

October 2019 Edition

Super Mario 64

September 2019 Edition

Ninja Gaiden

August 2019 Edition

Ico

July 2019 Edition

Onimusha: Warlords image

June 2019 Edition

Castlevania: Bloodlines image image

May 2019 Edition

Beyond Oasis image

April 2019 Edition

Blaster Master image

March 2019 Edition

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening image

February 2019 Edition

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
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image - Beat RR1 with a buddy OR Beat RR2

January 2019 Edition

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Bonus:

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2018 Recap

Games

January

Streets of Rage
February

Neutopia
March

Galactic Attack
April

Astyanax
May

Maniac Mansion
June

Arrow Flash
July

Sonic the Hedgehog 3
August

Popful Mail
September

Crash Bandicoot
October

Resident Evil 2
November

Mega Man 3
December

Outrun

Icons

January 2018 Edition - Streets of Rage

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1-Aug-23 8:51pm
#141

Renaissance2K

I guess I'm kicking things off with a playthrough of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

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I got a score of *283*. I think pumping this one is going to depend on your stamina when it comes to the handful of enemies that regenerate endlessly. Baxter's Mousers is probably the easier of the two.

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1-Aug-23 11:41pm
#142

SupremeSarna

I’ll admit, I didn’t think Fantasy Zone would make the cut. Always happy to replay that cute’em-up!

2-Aug-23 7:42am
#143

Gypsy

I've been playing Castle of the Winds again lately. I think it might have been the first video game I played and I was having some nostalgia for it.

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2-Aug-23 4:18pm
#144

BleedingViolet

Renaissance2K wrote:
I guess I'm kicking things off with a playthrough of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! {imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 84 176{imgt} I got a score of *283*. I think pumping this one is going to depend on your stamina when it comes to the handful of enemies that regenerate endlessly. Baxter's Mousers is probably the easier of the two. {imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 1280 800{imgt}
What did you play it on?

2-Aug-23 5:14pm
#145

Renaissance2K

BleedingViolet wrote:
What did you play it on?
I played the arcade port in the Cowabunga Collection.

3-Aug-23 12:35pm
#146

Renaissance2K

Knocked out a second playthrough this morning, this time for The Simpsons.

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I played this on MAME and ended up with a score of 252. Like TMNT, I think there are only a few places where you can really pump up your score, like the bonus games, but I could be wrong.

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3-Aug-23 6:32pm
#147

SupremeSarna

I beat Fantasy Zone (specifically the arcade-accurate SEGA AGES Nintendo Switch port).
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Did a full loop, died back on Plaleaf in Round 9.
Total score: 1549400

On default settings, this one's really hard. I've always preferred the inferior Master System port, not only because it's how I first played FZ, but also because it has a few key differences that make it more fun/managable. There are two secret exploits that let buy lives super cheap or get infinite time on special weapons (as long as you don't die). Enemy Generators are stationary, and Heavy Bombs fall straight down during boss fights, making it much easier to nuke the last few Aliens on Salfar.

3-Aug-23 7:28pm
#148

SupremeSarna

@Renaissance2K There's no Fantasy Zone arcade badge! What is the meaning of this outrage???

3-Aug-23 9:23pm
#149

Renaissance2K

SupremeSarna wrote:
@Renaissance2K There's no Fantasy Zone arcade badge! What is the meaning of this outrage???

I have to assemble each badge from scratch using PCBs, microchips, and authentic arcade-scented particle board. Please be patient.

4-Aug-23 12:56am
#150

Renaissance2K

SupremeSarna wrote:
@Renaissance2K There's no Fantasy Zone arcade badge! What is the meaning of this outrage???

Okay, okay, the Front Room badges are all done, and you get your Fantasy Zone badge.

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I'm going to do the Back Room badges on demand because, while I plan on visiting or revisiting a few of those titles, I don't know how many of you will.

On my Steam Deck today, I took first shots at Galaga and Ms. Pac-Man. I'm sure I can do better in both. The kamikaze ships in Galaga kept cornering me and blowing me up. With Ms. Pac-Man, after years of training on my uncle's original cocktail cabinet, I think it may be the only game where I really need an arcade stick to play. I'll try again on MAME with my Arcade Stick Pro.

And then, there's Crazy Taxi...

I've played this more than any other Dreamcast game. It was one of the few that actually gave me blisters. Twenty years ago, I really couldn't get enough of it, but every time I've picked it up in the more modern era, it's been a disaster. The muscle memory is all gone, and even when I look up strategies for the special driving moves, I couldn't manage to get a hang of it.

I tried a few weeks ago while I was on vacation, and fared terribly. I tried earlier today with the PC port, failing miserably. And then, finally, tonight, after another half-hour of mediocrity, something finally started to come back.

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Still not as good as I used to be, and light years behind those arcade monsters that make a million dollars in one shift, but it's a start.

4-Aug-23 2:06am
#151

SupremeSarna

@Renaissance2K Looks great! Are you planning to play every game? If so, I look forward to you (possibly) besting my score. If you need advice, just ask.

4-Aug-23 2:10am
#152

Renaissance2K

SupremeSarna wrote:
@Renaissance2K Looks great! Are you planning to play every game? If so, I look forward to you (possibly) besting my score. If you need advice, just ask.
I'm for sure going to play all the games we voted on this month, but I'm not a big score chaser. We'll see how it goes. I love a good shooter.

4-Aug-23 7:32am
#153

Lunar

Man, these arcade badges look amazing! How'd you make them?

4-Aug-23 2:01pm
#154

Renaissance2K

Lunar wrote:
Man, these arcade badges look amazing! How'd you make them?
Thanks! Turns out that DaVinci Resolve can export direct to GIF.

I found some arcade machine clip art, hollowed out the marquee and screen sections, and put the game appropriate content behind the image. The footage is the attract mode of the game captured from MAME (or whatever other emulator the platform uses).

5-Aug-23 12:58pm
#155

Renaissance2K

SupremeSarna wrote:
@Renaissance2K Looks great! Are you planning to play every game? If so, I look forward to you (possibly) besting my score. If you need advice, just ask.
Last night, I booted up Fantasy Zone on my MiSTer. I really enjoyed the first three levels, even the bosses, but right at Level 4, I feel like the difficulty reached an "oh, there's just no way" magnitude. It's also a super mindscrew that a game that looks so damn adorable can be so ruthless.

Also, that snowman boss can go to Hell.

That's about the time I raided the higher shelves of the Shop and found that 7-way shot, which let me blow through the next few levels in a fraction of the time... which would be awesome, except when things REALLY hit the fan, the weapon cost as much as a new Tesla. Didn't really notice the price going up every time I bought it.

In the end, I made it to the final form of the final boss of the final level and just gave up after a half hour or so of trying. Even after I cracked a strategy for the first forms, I simply couldn't outrun the final one, and didn't have the money to buy a speed boost. I'm not convinced it wouldn't have made me slam into a wall or another enemy before reaching the end, if I did have the funds.

So, I turned it off. I'll try again once my pride recovers, and I'll save my money for the later levels. I'm also now very interested in the 3D port of this that came out for the 3DS. I bet that's a lot of fun.

In other more successful news, I wandered into the Back Room and played through Metal Slug X, which we played back in April 2021. The Steam version runs perfectly on the Steam Deck, which is odd because the original doesn't.

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5-Aug-23 1:10pm
#156

benstylus

Renaissance2K wrote:
to buy a speed boost. I'm not convinced it wouldn't have made me slam into a wall or another enemy before reaching the end, if I did have the funds.
I watched a video of the final boss. Dude beat it by dropping a well timed heavy bomb on the super fast one

5-Aug-23 1:39pm
#157

SupremeSarna

benstylus wrote:
Renaissance2K wrote:> to buy a speed boost. I'm not convinced it wouldn't have made me slam into a wall> or another enemy before reaching the end, if I did have the funds. I watched a video of the final boss. Dude beat it by dropping a well timed heavy bomb on the super fast one
That’s the recommended strategy for the last Alien. I usually buy two or three, depending on the version I’m playing. The Arcade version has an annoying effect where Heavy Bombs don’t fall straight down, instead falling at a slight southwest angle. Try luring the Alien to the top-left of the screen, then quickly flying right while dropping the bomb almost simultaneously.

As for Poppoos (snowman boss of Polaria), destroy 9 of the Enemy Generators and then die. That way you can buy a fresh 7-Way Shot and use it to destroy the last generator and fight Poppoos.

I’ve played the FZ series for years and still have a seriously tough time winning at FZ1. I recommend the Master System port to newbies since it’s technologically inferior and this made a little easier. 3D Fantasy Zone: Opa-Opa Bros. is also quite good, though it’s mostly just the arcade one with a new mode and stereoscopic 3D.

5-Aug-23 1:55pm
#158

Gypsy

So that online emu I found didn't have the second part. Had to just set-up Dosbox and I'm playing through it now. Masterpiece.

6-Aug-23 12:57am
#159

Renaissance2K

Well, the nightmare is over.

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Not blowing money on fancy weapons in early levels (save for the 7-Way Shot against Poppoos, which was a laughably-fast fight) definitely helped, until I got to Pocarius and ended up so frustrated that I was throwing my ship into the last few bases just to make the madness end. I'm also not sure how I handled Ida 2 so easily during my first run and got stopped dead by it this time, but I was prepared for the final boss this time.

Yes, one Heavy Bomb did the trick against the final alien. Messed up the timing once, but I nailed him the second time.

I don't know what's up with the MiSTer version of this game, but after "The End" flashed on the screen, my score got maxed out. My score before that was 352500. Assuming you get a million points for finishing a loop, I still got thoroughly trounced by @SupremeSarna, as I deserved to, I'm sure.

6-Aug-23 2:10am
#160

SupremeSarna

Renaissance2K wrote:
Well, the nightmare is over. ... Not blowing money on fancy weapons in early levels (save for the 7-Way Shot against Poppoos, which was a laughably-fast fight) definitely helped, until I got to Pocarius and ended up so frustrated that I was throwing my ship into the last few bases just to make the madness end. I'm also not sure how I handled Ida 2 so easily during my first run and got stopped dead by it this time, but I was prepared for the final boss this time. Yes, one Heavy Bomb did the trick against the final alien. Messed up the timing once, but I nailed him the second time. I don't know what's up with the MiSTer version of this game, but after "The End" flashed on the screen, my score got maxed out. My score before that was 352500. Assuming you get a million points for finishing a loop, I still got thoroughly trounced by @SupremeSarna, as I deserved to, I'm sure.
“Was my victory really worth the price I had to pay?”

Well done! I’m surprised you got it so quickly—even us veterans struggle on the original game! Great work thrashing Poppoos and everyone else in the Fantasy Zone… except for the Strong Tot and Dz Deno Roma, two bosses I’m sure you never saw. Aw well, guess I’ll always be Fantasy Zone’s only true savior.

JK. Hope you had fun with this quirky shmup!

6-Aug-23 3:15am
#161

Renaissance2K

SupremeSarna wrote:
Well done! I’m surprised you got it so quickly—even us veterans struggle on the original game! Great work thrashing Poppoos and everyone else in the Fantasy Zone… except for the Strong Tot and Dz Deno Roma, two bosses I’m sure you never saw.
Good God, there are more bosses?!

Thanks to the ancient phenomenon known as Girl's Night Out, I got to spend more in the arcade, managing to squeak out clears in all three of the Three Wonders games.

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Midnight Wanderers: 1014406
Chariot: 2517910
Don't Pull: 1493040

I'm probably going to spend some time looking up the story behind this one. My guess is that Midnight Wanderers was the "main game" that was deemed not good enough for some reason, Chariot is something they whipped together quickly using most of the same art assets, and Don't Pull was the equivalent of an intern project that didn't deserve a standalone release.

I love the sprite work in all three games. Chariot was the easiest. Midnight Wanderers had some serious Ghouls 'n Ghosts vibes, though it didn't seem to be trying as hard to be brutally punishing. I liked Don't Pull too, but I had a lot more fun with the first 16 levels before the enemies find that bag of uppers and start zipping around the levels in berserk mode.

I think I need to pick up Mortal Kombat II next. I'm not looking forward to being cheesed out by that AI...

Edit: Fancy that! According to my Backloggery, I played through these three games on PSP many moons ago. I barely remember them, especially Don't Pull.

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