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Post by Kazin on Dec 4, 2022 19:15:28 GMT -5
Here are three questions: What modern game do you wish got a retro entry? I wish Yakuza got a 16-bit style game. Sega really fucked up with Streets of Kamurocho - it sounded amazing, and it ended up being a romhack of Streets of Rage 2's first stage with bad sprites. It was such a letdown. What non-video game franchise could make for a great video game? What setting do you think should be used for a game (either more often or for the first time)? I'll come back and answer some of those later. 1. All the Pokemon games? I know many of them play retro, but there's something about the Gameboy/GBC entries that aesthetically keep me coming back for more... If that doesn't count, then, uh, Final Fantasy XIV? lol a retro MMO could be cool... 2. Doctor Who, dammit. Yes, they've made some games, but none of them capture the spirit of the show, nor take advantage of its strong points. It should be a visual novel/Phoenix Wright style of game, where you have to figure out puzzles and talk to people to save the day, just like in the show. 3. Space, more often. Specifically sci-fi JRPGs like Phantasy Star.
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Post by anayo on Dec 4, 2022 20:05:02 GMT -5
- What's your favorite sound chip? Either that Yamaha one that does the FM synth in the Sega Genesis, or the SID chip in the Commodore 64. The Yamaha one is more like "This reminds me of my childhood." and the SID is more like "This is before my time, but I still adore it even though I have no nostalgia for it."
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Post by toei on Dec 4, 2022 20:26:21 GMT -5
Kazin Yeah, I wish there had been more 16-bit sci-fi RPGs like Phantasy Star IV. And your mention of Phoenix Wright makes me think of another question: If you could wish a spin-off of any series in any genre into existence, what would it be? For some reason I think a Phoenix Wright beat-'em-up would be dope. Solving cases by beating up judges, prosecutors and witnesses somehow. I also wish there'd be a proper Virtua Fighter RPG in the mid-'90s. Shenmue started out as that, but it wasn't a RPG in the end, and had barely any fighting; Virtua Quest is a random weirdo game. What I wanted was a proper RPG with a martial arts theme in the modern era with the VF engine.
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Post by Sarge on Dec 4, 2022 21:59:26 GMT -5
1. Are there any genres that used to work for you on old systems, but got less interesting to you as new games in that genre came out?
You know, I think so. And specifically, it's sports games. Now there's a lot of trash out there, of course, but I feel like there were some all-time greats in the 8/16-bit era. Stuff like Tecmo Super Bowl and NBA Jam, arcade-style stuff that didn't require a deep dive into the stats unless you really wanted to (I still remember many player stats in TSB). Those are way more fun than the more sim-ish games of today. And I do get the desire for realism, and have even occasionally enjoyed them, but nothing matches the visceral excitement of popcorning dudes in TSB.
2. What's your favorite 16 bit RPG?
The most predictable (and correct) answer: Chrono Trigger. (Yes, I know many folks here will disagree, haha. And many of y'all's stated favorites are indeed tremendous games.)
3. What's your favorite handheld game from the 90s?
I started racking my brain, and then I'm like, "DUH." It's Link's Awakening. It will forever be Link's Awakening. The best Zelda has to take the crown. Honorable mentions all around, though - on GB alone you also have Bionic Commando, Gargoyle's Quest, Donkey Kong '94, Final Fantasy Legend II, and Kirby's Dream Land 2.
4. First game that comes to mind - best pixel art?
Oh geez, this is tough. I think maybe Symphony of the Night, although some 2D fighters also get in this mix - I don't love Street Fighter III, but it looks amazing. One that always floors me on SNES is Demon's Crest, which I consider in spots to be SotN's equal, yet in far less memory space. Seriously impressive, atmospheric game, that. (And obviously Chrono Trigger.)
5. Least favorite retro controller?
I'm not going to count some absolutely trash third-party controllers. I've got an N64 one that's one of the worst I've ever used, and a PSX one that also fits in that category. For actual, OEM controllers... huh. I'm having a hard time thinking of one that I truly hate. The N64 gets a ton of hate, but it doesn't deserve it - it's very good for what it's meant for. Dreamcast has some issues, but I've also played a ton of MvC2 on it, and have no issues with the d-pad. Of the ones that I actually remember using a lot of, probably the Intellivision, but I even thought that was okay. If I remembered more of my aunt's 5200, I'd probably pick that, or if I had my Colecovision working or had played a Jaguar or CDi.
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Post by anayo on Dec 4, 2022 22:42:43 GMT -5
2. What's your favorite 16 bit RPG?The most predictable (and correct) answer: Chrono Trigger. (Yes, I know many folks here will disagree, haha. And many of y'all's stated favorites are indeed tremendous games.) Chrono Trigger is my favorite 16-bit RPG, too.
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Post by Sarge on Dec 4, 2022 23:41:55 GMT -5
Good man. - What modern game do you wish got a retro entry?
I want another brand new retro Zelda title. But if we want to talk solely "modern" stuff, I think one could craft a surprisingly good ARPG on an older system with the base of God of War 2018. - What non-video game franchise could make for a great video game?
I can't honestly think of anything currently, but I've definitely watched some stuff and thought, man, this would be perfect game material. But it's not coming to mind, haha. Sci-fi or fantasy is always a good bet, though. Actually, just thought of a good one: the Bolo universe. It's basically military sci-fi, revolving around massive, self-aware, AI-driven tanks. I could see the action from that perspective being cool, either from a commander employing them (the self-awareness could be a problem with some leadership styles if the AI has a sense of honor), and there's a pretty solid upgrade path you could use much like Front Mission as well. It could either be a tactical game (real-time or turn-based), or something like MechWarrior. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolo_universe- What setting do you think should be used for a game (either more often or for the first time)?It's been tried before, and done poorly, but I do think games set in either Israel or early Christendom could actually be quite good. Or you could go full apocalyptic and delve deeply into The Book of Revelation. Other than that, I do like the idea of "real world, but with a twist". It's probably more popular now, but there really isn't much tonally like EarthBound. I also don't know if there are a ton of games that do the alternate-reality-hopping thing like several TV shows, which reminds me that something like Sliders could make for a great game. Or Quantum Leap!
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Post by Ex on Dec 5, 2022 11:16:22 GMT -5
What modern game do you wish got a retro entry?P.N.03 is a fun (and criminally ignored) GameCube 3D third person shooter starring the absolute sexiest female protagonist ever created. I believe P.N.03 could be reimagined as a 16-bit 2D action-platformer fairly easily, while retaining its core design of erotic dancing and robot blasting. What non-video game franchise could make for a great video game?The Sword of Truth is an action-packed fantasy novel series. It very easily could be made into an action-WRPG. There's loads of books to provide a world's worth of content. With its popularity, it's surprising this series hasn't already had a video game adaptation. What setting do you think should be used for a game (either more often or for the first time)?Not so much a place but rather a concept; protagonists that are middle-aged. Many of us long time gamers have grown older and are now in middle age. (I define middle age as 40-60.) It seems most video game developers (especially Japanese ones) forever think this medium's demographic is late teens to early twenties. As a result they make their protagonists that age. The reality is, a huge chunk of the market is bought and played by middle aged gamers. It's time to start starring protagonists of that age for some games. Aside from better being able to relate to protagonists that old, their world weary perspectives would be refreshing compared to the naive and shallow views of the perpetually young protagonists we're normally saddled with. One of the reasons I love Hotel Dusk and RDR2 so much, is because their protagonists are older (Kyle Hyde 34, Arthur Morgan 35) and actually act like it. If you could wish a spin-off of any series in any genre into existence, what would it be?I'd have loved for a 16-bit Bionic Commando that was in a "metroidvania" style as opposed to straight forward action-platformer. There's been many times I've imagined how this game could work in that format. It would take place on a tropical island with underground military bases to infiltrate, above ground ruins to explore for power-ups, swappable grappling hooks with varying powers, and so much more. - What was the last retro (older than ten years) game you played that truly enthralled you? Do you think you'll ever reach a point where you have enough video games, and are done collecting? Or at least done collecting for a few years? Have you ever played a legitimately good FMV game, and if so what was it?
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Post by Sarge on Dec 5, 2022 16:02:12 GMT -5
- What was the last retro (older than ten years) game you played that truly enthralled you?
Enthralled implies that I probably gave it a 9.0 or higher, and of course it has to be new to me. By that measure, the last one was Soldier Blade, which is an utterly fantastic shooter that anyone that enjoys the genre even a little bit should play.
- Do you think you'll ever reach a point where you have enough video games, and are done collecting? Or at least done collecting for a few years?
Maybe, I don't know. I do feel like a saturation point may be reached here at some point, but I also tend to sort of keep up with the current generation I'm in, so I doubt I'll ever truly stop. It's harder and harder to find bargains, though, that's for sure.
- Have you ever played a legitimately good FMV game, and if so what was it?
You can always cheat a little bit and count something like Silpheed with its backgrounds actually being movie clips... but that's definitely not the question. I don't think I've played anything I'd consider great, but I did derive some enjoyment from the ridiculous Wirehead on Sega CD. And as simple as it is, I suspect Dragon's Lair is still hailed as a classic for a reason, even if the gameplay is quite shallow. I also hear really good stuff about Road Avenger.
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Post by Ex on Dec 8, 2022 1:41:07 GMT -5
It's harder and harder to find bargains, though, that's for sure. With physical media, I have noticed this as well. There's still routine sales for digital only games, sure. But if we're being honest catching a digital game bargain doesn't feel as rewarding as a physical one.
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Post by toei on Dec 8, 2022 2:48:36 GMT -5
What non-video game franchise could make for a great video game? What setting do you think should be used for a game (either more often or for the first time)? I'll come back and answer some of those later. Those are good questions, toei. Setting: Post-war Japan. I'm talking about the bombed-out ruins after WW2, the huge open-air black markets run by yakuza, US occupation, etc. I was first exposed to this setting by Battles Without Honor and Humanity: ...which is how I got into Japanese cinema, especially Toei's 70s movies. And this setting is very present in late '60s and '70s cinema, probably because the kids who grew up during that time were now the adults making movies. Franchise: This one's harder... let's see, a really good action-adventure/brawler based on Hiroshi Takahashi's Crows / Worst universe. There's a ok 2D beat-'em-up on the Saturn made by former Technos staff, and there WAS a PS3 or PS4 game released only in Japan, which I have no idea if it's any good. Or, you know, I could have Battles itself, but considering the tone and aim of the movie, turning it into fun entertainment would be really off. A game inspired by it, though - a vivid, chaotic documentary-style yakuza game - could be great. Here's another question I'm asking partly because I want to answer it myself: what's a hybrid of genres you wish there were more of? For me, it's VS fighters with either RPG or action-adventure. There have been examples of it, but even mediocre attempts at combining the two, like Shaolin on the PSX, were worth a play for me.
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