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So, what you playing at the mo? Retro Edition

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  • #5312
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I think it looks worse on an emulator. N64 games look so wrong in emulation.

    Agreed. An N64 with a modded svideo cable or an RGB mod is how they look good


  • #5313
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,406 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Myrddin wrote: »
    Agreed. An N64 with a modded svideo cable or an RGB mod is how they look good

    Until you switch it on.

    >_>

    <_<

    :pac:


  • #5314
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Until you switch it on.

    >_>

    <_<

    :pac:

    Bah humbug :p


  • #5315
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Moderator-bot.Self.Destruct.Sequence.Initiated.

    My phone
    Poor reception area
    Pressing the key several times to see why it didn't post the comment

    Just be thankful I don't control anything important like nuclear weapons or something.....


  • #5316
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Playing Midnight Resistance on the C64 emulator on Retropie on the Raspberry Pi. Sounds long winded.

    More difficult than I remember.
    My gaming skills have been slowly weakened since the 80's with the introduction of hand holding games, health regen and an abundance of lives and continues. :(


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  • #5317
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Just finished a playthrough of Gone Home. It was $5 on the humble bundle store.

    I really enjoyed it and its a very interesting piece of story telling. Not so much a game as it is like an interactive story.

    Well worth a look and has a few things in the game which I dont think I've seen covered in any other games.

    I wouldn't be paying $20 for it though, way too short to justify that price tag


  • #5318
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,406 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Just finished Final Fantasy VI. Turned out I just wasn't defending enough on the end bosses. Once I focused on that more it was fairly easy.

    Such a brilliant game, the end cinematics are really something else, some of the most detailed and longest I've seen on the Snes.

    Illusion of Time next!


  • #5319
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Took out the PS1 this evening and was playing parappa the rapper. Stupidly addictive and really nice songs. I remember seeing this on the shelves back in the day but thought it looked crap so wasn't interested in it.


  • #5320
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,260 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Illusion of Time next!

    Ah Illusion of Time. Probably the first JRPG to do pretentious before FFVII made it popular and it was also doing it a hell of a lot better.

    I really must try and finish it sometime.


  • #5321
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Atavan-Halen wrote: »
    Took out the PS1 this evening and was playing parappa the rapper. Stupidly addictive and really nice songs. I remember seeing this on the shelves back in the day but thought it looked crap so wasn't interested in it.

    I remember the push it got at the time, despite being evil overlords, took a real chance on it.
    Paid off too, with the game becoming a big seller despite being what was a real niche product.
    But the songs are fantastic, the art style consistent between the cut scenes and in game play, a story that keeps it all.making a little bit if sense.
    That Sunny Funny, she's such a tease, and when's Jet Baby out in the cinemas here?
    Um Jammer Lammy is expensive online though, but must pick it up and I have Parappa 2 for the PS2 somewhere but don't think I've ever played it :(


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  • #5322
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,025 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    o1s1n wrote: »
    They tend to keep textures and details simple yet to a very high quality level. A great off shoot of this is the fact that the games tend not to really ever look dated.

    Precisely why I reckon the original Windwaker looks ageless. Why they felt it need the HD boost is beyond me, the HD washes out a lot of the vibrancy.


  • #5323
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,912 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    Precisely why I reckon the original Windwaker looks ageless. Why they felt it need the HD boost is beyond me, the HD washes out a lot of the vibrancy.

    Didn't they add some sort of fog to the HD version? Which does make some of it look washed out. Although I got the HD version and quite like it to be honest.


  • #5324
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,260 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I'm not mad about the HD Wind Waker look. They added a lot of shadow shading to the game. It makes everything look a lot more 3D, it gives it the look of a Pixar movie. I much prefer the 2D look that the original has.


  • #5325
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,406 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    I've never played through Windwaker :o

    Did try it before but the analog stick on my GC controller at the time wouldn't work properly - Link wouldn't run!

    If I remember correctly, there was a jump or something close to the start of the game and it was impossible to get passed it with the above problem.

    Maybe it's about time I picked it up and gave it a go again.


  • #5326
    Shapey Fiend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭Shapey Fiend


    I'm dying to play Parappa The Rapper again. I'll go hunt down an iso and emulator in the morning. I've got the sequel on PS2 but the songs aren't nearly as good (apart from the videogame themed one that jumps between different eras of graphics and music depending on how well you're doing.

    This evening I had a go of God Hand on an emulator and my computer isn't fast enough to run it properly but I played enough to know I really need the game in my life so I'll pick it up on Ebay post haste. It's just.. sublime. The slapstick satisfaction of the special moves is incredibly satisfying.


  • #5327
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I played a Capcom game today if not played before via the sneaky Mame I have on the work PC.
    It's called Nemo and seems to be based on the Little Nemo comic strip and film.
    I watched the latter recently and it's wonderful.


  • #5328
    murphyebass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    Today I've mostly been playing this bundle of fun on wii u. Well wii game on wii u...


    926E710D-66A2-4CD9-8E33-62380B41AF2C.jpg


  • #5329
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    Moto Roader. PC Engine.


  • #5330
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I powered up the cab and had a run at Ketsui and, for dessert, played NES Remix on the WiiU.

    This evening its another crack at Super Mario Galaxy, need to get it completed and I've 12 stars to go to get to the final galaxy.
    Super Mario 3D World awaits.


  • #5331
    murphyebass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I powered up the cab and had a run at Ketsui and, for dessert, played NES Remix on the WiiU.

    This evening its another crack at Super Mario Galaxy, need to get it completed and I've 12 stars to go to get to the final galaxy.
    Super Mario 3D World awaits.

    Super mario galaxy is on my backlog list.. It'll happen soon just not yet.


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  • #5332
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Got Bit Trip Runner 2 for 7 quid on PSN, hypnotic game. Hopping between that and The Walking Dead.

    I see Persona 4 Golden is 'only' 18 quid for PS+ members. Retr0, Johnny_U - worth the price? Seems to have gotten great reviews, haven't played any of them before though.


  • #5333
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,575 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    I'd confidently state Persona 4 is my favourite game ever made, so take that as you will :) I haven't played Golden, but honestly with a few improvements to the original game I'd say it's worth many times the price its going for on PSN at the moment.


  • #5334
    murphyebass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    I'd confidently state Persona 4 is my favourite game ever made, so take that as you will :) I haven't played Golden, but honestly with a few improvements to the original game I'd say it's worth many times the price its going for on PSN at the moment.

    was really tempted by it but just to much of a backlog to justify anymore spending right now.

    killzone was also incredibly cheap recently


  • #5335
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Just finished the Ice Palace in LttP. I've been dreading it a little as I remember it as a bit of a pain, much like the Water Palace in OoT. I got through it handy enough in the end, once you have full magic left for the boss...& a fairy or two in a bottle never goes amiss :o


  • #5336
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,025 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    Got Bit Trip Runner 2 for 7 quid on PSN, hypnotic game. Hopping between that and The Walking Dead.

    I see Persona 4 Golden is 'only' 18 quid for PS+ members. Retr0, Johnny_U - worth the price? Seems to have gotten great reviews, haven't played any of them before though.

    Bit Trip Runner is an awesome game. So awesome, in fact, that not once does it strike you that you've been on the same level for 40 minutes. The sequel adds checkpoints, so it can only go up.


  • #5337
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    Bit Trip Runner is an awesome game. So awesome, in fact, that not once does it strike you that you've been on the same level for 40 minutes. The sequel adds checkpoints, so it can only go up.

    I have it as part of a collection for the 3ds, very nice indeed although I believe the Wii edition is even better.
    I must pick up the sequel too.


  • #5338
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    Bit Trip Runner is an awesome game. So awesome, in fact, that not once does it strike you that you've been on the same level for 40 minutes. The sequel adds checkpoints, so it can only go up.

    Just noticed you can jump over the checkpoint for extra points, a brave move on some levels though having to start from the beginning if you mess up (I guess folks would be used to that). If you collect all the gold bars in a level you get a shot at a bulls eye type bonus at the end of it, frustrating when you perfect the level only to miss the bulls eye. :mad:

    Great game.


  • #5339
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,260 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    I see Persona 4 Golden is 'only' 18 quid for PS+ members. Retr0, Johnny_U - worth the price? Seems to have gotten great reviews, haven't played any of them before though.

    I'd echo what Johnny Ultimate said. It's the best RPG released in the last 10 years and a contender for best game ever.
    murphyebass wrote: »
    was really tempted by it but just to much of a backlog to justify anymore spending right now.

    killzone was also incredibly cheap recently

    If you buy Killzone before Persona 4 I'll call over to your house and personally slap you.


  • #5340
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    I've not played Persona 4 but I do have the Trails In The Sky LE for PSP and that game is incredible. First RPG I've played in years. Still working my way through it but it's bloody good.


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  • #5341
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,260 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    I've not played Persona 4 but I do have the Trails In The Sky LE for PSP and that game is incredible. First RPG I've played in years. Still working my way through it but it's bloody good.

    I love Falcom's RPGs. Glad to see the rest of the series is coming to PC.


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