What Saturn game to buy next ?

brianon

Was gonna pick up garegga but a little put off by the 100+ cost. Recommend me a game to get. Maybe something 50-60 range.

Any genre really except RPGs and fighters like street fighter I'd say. Huge shmup fan. My daughter likes arcade-y type games so maybe a two player game. Have saturn bomberman btw.

o1s1n

It's a tie between Souky, Radiant Silvergun and Garegga for best Saturn Shmup in my opinion.

Thankfully Souky is a good bit cheaper than the other two.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soukyugurentai-Sega-Saturn-JP-Japan-Import-STG-/221219269489?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3381b22b71

o1s1n

Here's another Japanese exclusive must which also doesn't go for an arm and a leg - Elevator Action Returns

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sega-Saturn-SS-Import-Game-Elevator-Action-Returns-japan-used-/300884279309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460e19c00d

o1s1n

One more and then I'll stop spamming your thread

Assault Suit Leynos 2. Cheap as chips and an amazing game.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Assault-Suit-Leynos-2-Sega-Saturn-SS-/300892748141?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item460e9af96d

brianon

o1s1n wrote: »

One more and then I'll stop spamming your thread

Assault Suit Leynos 2. Cheap as chips and an amazing game.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Assault-Suit-Leynos-2-Sega-Saturn-SS-/300892748141?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item460e9af96d

Don't stop spamming
Assault suit I was thinking of before. Souky I like and had it before but not a huge fan of it. Elevator action returns looks ok.

o1s1n

Assault Suit Leynos 2 is brilliant but it's very difficult...part of it's charm though

If you're into shmups you'll enjoy it.

Have you got Layer Section? It's one of the cheaper shmups but a really enjoyable one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEGA-SATURN-LAYER-SECTION-JAPAN-EX-/151015389582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item232937f98e

safetyboy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gradius-DELUXE-PACK-SEGA-Saturn-SS-Salamander-JAPAN-DX-/271192851071?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f245a827f

Andrew76

Maybe a controversial suggestion but what about buying a mod chip from racketboy.com? That way you can try out a whole bunch of games and if your moral compass says so, you can go buy the original(s) afterwards.

Here's a great list of Saturn shmups from the same site, should be plenty there to whet your appetite.

o1s1n

Andrew76 wrote: »

Maybe a controversial suggestion but what about buying a mod chip from racketboy.com? That way you can try out a whole bunch of games and if your moral compass says so, you can go buy the original(s) afterwards.

Here's a great list of Saturn shmups from the same site, should be plenty there to whet your appetite.

Yeah, after spending a few years collecting Saturn games I went down this route. Haven't bought a new Saturn game since.

brianon

o1s1n wrote: »

Yeah, after spending a few years collecting Saturn games I went down this route. Haven't bought a new Saturn game since.

I had a jap modded saturn saturn a few years back but sold it. I dunno why really. Anyway I played allot of games on it that I burned to CDs. Really just want this saturn to be .., pure. Except for its 50/60hz switch

Satourne does a good job of letting me get a feel for most games.

Thinking of going for layer section but I know my daughter would have less than zero interest.

Andrew76

Have a look in the Console Titles section of Jeff's/rancor's site, prices in dollars seem pretty reasonable to me. http://tokyoshmups.com

brianon

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Slept on it and I just can't get away from Garegga
I think I'm gonna wait for next pay day (two weeks) and go for it. Would be the most expensive game in my collection but its one I could actually see myself getting value from, despite the high price.

OwaynOTT

Sonic R? Great soundtrack.

brianon

OwaynOTT wrote: »

Sonic R? Great soundtrack.

Only sonic game I ever liked was/is the new racing series.

Myrddin

brianon wrote: »

Only sonic game I ever liked was/is the new racing series.

:eek:

brianon

EnterNow wrote: »

:eek:

I know right
But I just never enjoyed sonic. Could never get into the flow of the early games.

Myrddin

brianon wrote: »

I know right
But I just never enjoyed sonic. Could never get into the flow of the early games.

Its like saying Yoshi's Safari is my favourite Mario game

brianon

brianon wrote: »

I know right
But I just never enjoyed sonic. Could never get into the flow of the early games.

And I'm almost 40. I had a master system and megadrive and snes when I was a kid. Just never 'got' sonic.

Pyongyang

brianon wrote: »

Recommend me a game to get.

Start collecting them all.

Pyongyang

I forgot to add this too. You definitely want to get Batsugun at some point, it's a wonderful game!

Retr0gamer

I'm still on thelook out for a cheap copy of Shining the Holy Ark

brianon

Pyongyang wrote: »

I forgot to add this too. You definitely want to get Batsugun at some point, it's a wonderful game!

For some reason the saturn really appeals to me. I never had one so maybe that's why. I am hoping to create a decent collection alright. Not sure about complete

Bat sign I like but it would be down my list of saturn games to get next. I want to get games I love (garegga) mixed with games my daughter and myself might play (light gun games). I think they'll be my next purchases. Garegga soon because if I keep picking up cheaper games ill never have enough for the big ones.

Actually, are there many good light gun comparable saturn games ?

Oh and how do you guys track your collections ? Just a spreadsheet ?

o1s1n

Well if we're going all out now and including expensive games too (!) buy this. Best game on the console.

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Retr0gamer

God I want to play Panzer Dragoon Saga again That game is so good.

o1s1n

I'm so happy I got that modded console as it means I can use PDS CDrs and not have to worry about opening that damn rip-able cardboard flap anymore :pac:

brianon

o1s1n wrote: »

I'm so happy I got that modded console as it means I can use PDS CDrs and not have to worry about opening that damn rip-able cardboard flap anymore :pac:

Crikey. 200€ + ? That'll be one of the last I get...if I ever get that far. I'd be far more interested in garegga, silvergun etc...

o1s1n

Well the one thing PDS has over Garegga and other Saturn Shmups (bar Silvergun) is that it's a 100% original Saturn game and not an arcade port.

So there's no other way of playing it. Plus the source code was lost years ago so we probably won't be seeing a rerelease!

Definitely don't spent €200 on it. I got my copy for around the €80-€90 mark. Same with Radiant Silvergun actually. Shop around and wait for bargains. They do come eventually

brianon

o1s1n wrote: »

Well the one thing PDS has over Garegga and other Saturn Shmups (bar Silvergun) is that it's a 100% original Saturn game and not an arcade port.

So there's no other way of playing it. Plus the source code was lost years ago so we probably won't be seeing a rerelease!

Definitely don't spent €200 on it. I got my copy for around the €80-€90 mark. Same with Radiant Silvergun actually. Shop around and wait for bargains. They do come eventually

Anywhere outside of eBay to pick up saturn games ?

Retr0gamer

brianon wrote: »

Anywhere outside of eBay to pick up saturn games ?

Akihabara.

Retropolis

brianon wrote: »

Was gonna pick up garegga but a little put off by the 100+ cost. Recommend me a game to get. Maybe something 50-60 range.

Any genre really except RPGs and fighters like street fighter I'd say. Huge shmup fan. My daughter likes arcade-y type games so maybe a two player game. Have saturn bomberman btw.

Kieo's flying squadron 2, your a bunny girl it's a platformer/shooter

Or puzzle bobble 2.

djsim101

brianon wrote: »

I had a jap modded saturn saturn a few years back but sold it. I dunno why really.

Yeah you sold it to me sucker

brianon

djsim101 wrote: »

brianon wrote: »

I had a jap modded saturn saturn a few years back but sold it. I dunno why really.

Yeah you sold it to me sucker

Dammit

djsim101

brianon wrote: »

djsim101 wrote: »

Dammit

Dont worry dude, I have her a good home :P

brianon

I'm building my Saturn Collection back up but I'll always miss that Jap Saturn

With any luck I'll have Battle Garegga in a week or two

Pyongyang

Garegga is a must. In some ways I think it's better to own the Saturn version than the PCB. Sure there are load times but they are mere milliseconds and don't hinder gameplay. Unlike, say, Ibara on the PS2, there you definitely want the PCB.

Plus the home version has all the extras, such as red ball mode, unlockable ships etc. Well worth a purchase.

CiDeRmAn

Pyongyang wrote: »

Unlike, say, Ibara on the PS2, there you definitely want the PCB.