Title: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 13:04:09 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 13:04:09 PM
I am genuinely after suggestions for what are the must have games for the Mega Drive as I may look to buy, so please read on :)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 13:43:40 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 13:43:40 PM
How in living hell do you not own Streets Of Rage 2? ???
In my opinion the best game you own is Golden Axe.
In my opinion the best game you own is Golden Axe.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 14:07:27 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 14:07:27 PM
hmm... Pretty sure I owned Streets Of Rage 2 when I originally had the Mega Drive, bear in mind this collection now has been brought back since about 2004, I sold all my original stuff in 1998 to buy games for my saturn and a second hand ps1... I know, unforgivable lol
I did like Streets of Rage 2 though it did frustrate me slightly. Must admit I never saw Toe Jam and Earl, is that actually any good? I have Wonderboy and the Dragons trap on Master System, is that the same?
"EDIT" hey, pretty sure I'm not going nuts, Wonderboy 3 was only on Master System right?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy ... gon's_Trap (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy_III:_The_Dragon's_Trap)
which I have
I did like Streets of Rage 2 though it did frustrate me slightly. Must admit I never saw Toe Jam and Earl, is that actually any good? I have Wonderboy and the Dragons trap on Master System, is that the same?
"EDIT" hey, pretty sure I'm not going nuts, Wonderboy 3 was only on Master System right?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy ... gon's_Trap (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy_III:_The_Dragon's_Trap)
which I have
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:12:07 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:12:07 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"hmm... Pretty sure I owned Streets Of Rage 2 when I originally had the Mega Drive, bear in mind this collection now has been brought back since about 2004, I sold all my original stuff in 1998 to buy games for my saturn and a second hand ps1... I know, unforgivable lol
I did like Streets of Rage 2 though it did frustrate me slightly. Must admit I never saw Toe Jam and Earl, is that actually any good? I have Wonderboy and the Dragons trap on Master System, is that the same?
"EDIT" hey, pretty sure I'm not going nuts, Wonderboy 3 was only on Master System right?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy ... gon's_Trap (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy_III:_The_Dragon's_Trap)
which I have
Toe Jam & Earl is one of the greatest and most original games ever made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x9pBTmPEqY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x9pBTmPEqY)
Wonderboy 3 on the Mega Drive is a totally different game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBuOeb4Bmw8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBuOeb4Bmw8)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 15:26:54 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 15:26:54 PM
oh right, cool, I didn't realise there was a version on Mega Drive, thats pretty awesome. Have you played it personally? I had a look at Toe Jam and Earl, looks cool.
anyone else got any other suggestions?
anyone else got any other suggestions?
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:31:18 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:31:18 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"oh right, cool, I didn't realise there was a version on Mega Drive, thats pretty awesome. Have you played it personally? I had a look at Toe Jam and Earl, looks cool.
anyone else got any other suggestions?
I own it, hence why I recommended itÂ
I could probably recommend 10 more games that you don't have with ease!!!!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 15:31:46 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 15:31:46 PM
you own it? wow, isn't it like, an RPG or platformer? which I seem to recall you hating? lol
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:33:12 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:33:12 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"you own it? wow, isn't it like, an RPG or platformer? which I seem to recall you hating? lol
It's one of the VERY few platformers I like! That's how good it is!!!!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 15:40:16 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 15:40:16 PM
wow, thats impressive lol, might try it out. only problem with these games is finding them at a reasonable price
I saw mercs on ebay for Master System and Mega Drive, MS is cheaper, might watch out for it, I need to go back to car boots etc to find some proper deals lol
I saw mercs on ebay for Master System and Mega Drive, MS is cheaper, might watch out for it, I need to go back to car boots etc to find some proper deals lol
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:59:37 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 15:59:37 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"wow, thats impressive lol, might try it out. only problem with these games is finding them at a reasonable price
I saw mercs on ebay for Master System and Mega Drive, MS is cheaper, might watch out for it, I need to go back to car boots etc to find some proper deals lol
Both Mercs and Wonderboy III are very common so should be able to be picked up for less than a fiver.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:02:39 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:02:39 PM
mercs isn't too bad but wonderboy at the moment is expensive, a full one is a tenner + P+P and a cart is 7.99 on ebay lol, I'll keep looking
meantime, feel free to list the others you mentioned you could suggest lol
I wanna get the Mega Drive E-swat version, the SMS one I have is a bit poo
meantime, feel free to list the others you mentioned you could suggest lol
I wanna get the Mega Drive E-swat version, the SMS one I have is a bit poo
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: tomwaits on August 28, 2012, 16:06:22 PM
Post by: tomwaits on August 28, 2012, 16:06:22 PM
Ghouls n Ghosts is probably my personal favorite of the games you have so far.
But, it's easy to list dozens of quality games that you're missing... first 5 that I thought of: Alien Soldier, Gunstar Heroes, Thunder Force 3, Shinobi 3, Streets of Rage 2.
But, it's easy to list dozens of quality games that you're missing... first 5 that I thought of: Alien Soldier, Gunstar Heroes, Thunder Force 3, Shinobi 3, Streets of Rage 2.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 16:10:52 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 16:10:52 PM
Shadow Dancer
Super Fantasy Zone
Granada
Crackdown
Gynoug
Mazin Wars
Bio Hazard Battle
Mega Turrican
Red Zone
Zero Tolerance
Dick Tracy
Forgotten Worlds
Rambo III
Thnderforce II, III & IV
Rolling Thunder II
Splatterhouse 2
Empire Of Steel
Smash TV
Predator 2
Robocop Vs. Terminator
Xenon 2
The Punisher
Super Fantasy Zone
Granada
Crackdown
Gynoug
Mazin Wars
Bio Hazard Battle
Mega Turrican
Red Zone
Zero Tolerance
Dick Tracy
Forgotten Worlds
Rambo III
Thnderforce II, III & IV
Rolling Thunder II
Splatterhouse 2
Empire Of Steel
Smash TV
Predator 2
Robocop Vs. Terminator
Xenon 2
The Punisher
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: tomwaits on August 28, 2012, 16:17:45 PM
Post by: tomwaits on August 28, 2012, 16:17:45 PM
And... there are a couple dozen.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:23:08 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:23:08 PM
what game was it I saw recently where a character or robot had to fly around a map and find enemy points/locations etc, can't remember which one it was
I'm definitely tempted to look into the following:
(I have the SMS versions of Xenon 2 and Rambo 3)
Mega Turrican
Shadow Dancer
Zero Tollerance (wow FPS??)
the punisher
theres a few others I wanna look into, is Battletech any good? I saw a vid of that and the graphics look excellent
I'm definitely tempted to look into the following:
(I have the SMS versions of Xenon 2 and Rambo 3)
Mega Turrican
Shadow Dancer
Zero Tollerance (wow FPS??)
the punisher
theres a few others I wanna look into, is Battletech any good? I saw a vid of that and the graphics look excellent
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 16:30:58 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 16:30:58 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"what game was it I saw recently where a character or robot had to fly around a map and find enemy points/locations etc, can't remember which one it was
I'm definitely tempted to look into the following:
(I have the SMS versions of Xenon 2 and Rambo 3)
Mega Turrican
Shadow Dancer
Zero Tollerance (wow FPS??)
the punisher
theres a few others I wanna look into, is Battletech any good? I saw a vid of that and the graphics look excellent
No idea what game you are talking about!
Not played Battletech.
The Punisher might be a bit out of your price range . . . .
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Vyothric on August 28, 2012, 16:35:18 PM
Post by: Vyothric on August 28, 2012, 16:35:18 PM
Not yet mentioned:
Streets of Rage 1 (Â
)
Castlevania
Mega Bomberman (not the best version, but it's still Bomberman)
Streets of Rage 1 (Â
)Castlevania
Mega Bomberman (not the best version, but it's still Bomberman)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:36:42 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:36:42 PM
its strange, I can't remember what system it was for now, I'm pretty sure its a 16bit game or possibly Master System, its a top down perspective and it looked like really good fun, you pilot something around a map and have to kill enemies and avoid their fire, though its mission based and not a scrolling Shmup
I'm gonna look into Mega Turrican now actually
I'm gonna look into Mega Turrican now actually
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on August 28, 2012, 16:45:58 PM
Post by: onthinice on August 28, 2012, 16:45:58 PM
How is Cannon Fodder for the Mega Drive?
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:47:50 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:47:50 PM
pretty good I'd say, though I do slightly prefer the Jaguar version because of the improved sound and what not but theres really not a lot of difference between gameplay/graphics at all
Punisher is going for £1,000!!! holy fcuk, and Mega Turrican is nowhere to be seen, though I SERIOUSLY remember that front cover (googled it) think I may possibly have owned it or been tempted to buy it in the past
Punisher is going for £1,000!!! holy fcuk, and Mega Turrican is nowhere to be seen, though I SERIOUSLY remember that front cover (googled it) think I may possibly have owned it or been tempted to buy it in the past
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 16:53:04 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 16:53:04 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"pretty good I'd say, though I do slightly prefer the Jaguar version because of the improved sound and what not but theres really not a lot of difference between gameplay/graphics at all
Punisher is going for £1,000!!! holy fcuk, and Mega Turrican is nowhere to be seen, though I SERIOUSLY remember that front cover (googled it) think I may possibly have owned it or been tempted to buy it in the past
I was lucky with my Punisher, I got it for £28 when it usually goes for over £100!!!Â
I picked up Mega Turrican a while back but can't remember how much I paid.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:54:01 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 16:54:01 PM
think I worked out what game I was thinking about
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxbcvNjq1Ns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxbcvNjq1Ns)
lol, couldn't for the life of me remember the name, that does look good
so far none of the games I'd be interested in are coming up at good prices, nothing for Granada either
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxbcvNjq1Ns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxbcvNjq1Ns)
lol, couldn't for the life of me remember the name, that does look good
so far none of the games I'd be interested in are coming up at good prices, nothing for Granada either
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on August 28, 2012, 16:55:05 PM
Post by: onthinice on August 28, 2012, 16:55:05 PM
Yes it does!
I have played the 3DO version of Cannon Fodder. I was not sure what Genesis games were not released as Mega Drive games and vice versa. I do have Toe Jam & Earl. So I will second that game.
I have played the 3DO version of Cannon Fodder. I was not sure what Genesis games were not released as Mega Drive games and vice versa. I do have Toe Jam & Earl. So I will second that game.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 17:01:38 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 17:01:38 PM
Granada is amazing, the scaling and rotation effects on the bosses are amazingly impressive!!!
It was only released in the US and Japan so you will need to seach worldwide, I paid about £10 for mine and the exchange rate is great at the moment too.
It was only released in the US and Japan so you will need to seach worldwide, I paid about £10 for mine and the exchange rate is great at the moment too.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 17:35:44 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 17:35:44 PM
so which T & E game is it I should look at, the first one?
oh and will this allow me to use any region games that have protection?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Action-Re ... 717wt_1298 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Action-Replay-Sega-Megadrive-Complete-/280949852604?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4169ea89bc&_uhb=1#ht_717wt_1298)
oh and will this allow me to use any region games that have protection?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Action-Re ... 717wt_1298 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Action-Replay-Sega-Megadrive-Complete-/280949852604?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4169ea89bc&_uhb=1#ht_717wt_1298)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Vyothric on August 28, 2012, 17:38:29 PM
Post by: Vyothric on August 28, 2012, 17:38:29 PM
I think most people prefer the first one. I actually quite liked the second though.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 17:40:43 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 17:40:43 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"so which T & E game is it I should look at, the first one?
Yeah the first one, second one is ok but quite a different game and nowhere near as good.
Quote from: "dcultrapro"oh and will this allow me to use any region games that have protection?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Action-Re ... 717wt_1298 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Action-Replay-Sega-Megadrive-Complete-/280949852604?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4169ea89bc&_uhb=1#ht_717wt_1298)
Yes, that is the exact one that I have!
Most US games will play fine without it though.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 28, 2012, 19:20:04 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 28, 2012, 19:20:04 PM
Getting this topic back on track,
The best game for the Mega Drive is of course Shadowrun!!!!Â
You guys should really know thatÂ
The best game for the Mega Drive is of course Shadowrun!!!!Â
You guys should really know thatÂ
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 22:01:05 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 22:01:05 PM
I'm bidding on the following on Ebay after peoples suggestions:
Alisia Dragoon
Mercs
Toe Jam And Earl
Wrestle War (not a suggestion, I had it before; Nostalgia lol)
Asterix and the Great Rescue
Shadow Dancer
Zero Tolerence
Vectorman
please keep the suggestions coming!
whats shadow run like? and has anyone played Battletech? Saw the graphics of that and if I can find it reasonably priced I might buy it
Alisia Dragoon
Mercs
Toe Jam And Earl
Wrestle War (not a suggestion, I had it before; Nostalgia lol)
Asterix and the Great Rescue
Shadow Dancer
Zero Tolerence
Vectorman
please keep the suggestions coming!
whats shadow run like? and has anyone played Battletech? Saw the graphics of that and if I can find it reasonably priced I might buy it
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 28, 2012, 22:07:49 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 28, 2012, 22:07:49 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"I'm bidding on the following on Ebay after peoples suggestions:
Alisia Dragoon
Mercs
Toe Jam And Earl
Wrestle War (not a suggestion, I had it before; Nostalgia lol)
Asterix and the Great Rescue
Shadow Dancer
Zero Tolerence
Vectorman
please keep the suggestions coming!
whats shadow run like? and has anyone played Battletech? Saw the graphics of that and if I can find it reasonably priced I might buy it
Shadowrun is a cyber punk adventure / RPG. Awesome game!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 22:10:30 PM
Post by: TL on August 28, 2012, 22:10:30 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"I'm bidding on the following on Ebay after peoples suggestions:
Alisia Dragoon
Mercs
Toe Jam And Earl
Wrestle War (not a suggestion, I had it before; Nostalgia lol)
Asterix and the Great Rescue
Shadow Dancer
Zero Tolerence
Vectorman
please keep the suggestions coming!
whats shadow run like? and has anyone played Battletech? Saw the graphics of that and if I can find it reasonably priced I might buy it
Alisia Dragoon is pretty good, if you like that then you will like a game called Jewel Master too.
I remember you saying earlier about ESWAT, if you like that them you will love Rolling Thunder 2.
I picked up Wrestle War a while back as I LOVED it when I was younger, sadly it has aged terribly!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 22:13:13 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 28, 2012, 22:13:13 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"Alisia Dragoon is pretty good, if you like that then you will like a game called Jewel Master too.
I remember you saying earlier about ESWAT, if you like that them you will love Rolling Thunder 2.
I picked up Wrestle War a while back as I LOVED it when I was younger, sadly it has aged terribly!Â
I'll bet it hasn't lol, ok cool I'll have a look around
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 31, 2012, 12:42:04 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 31, 2012, 12:42:04 PM
I've put an offer in on Battletech on ebay, I want the following ones sometime but doubt I will ever buy them:
Castlevania Bloodlines          (buy it now £99)
Granada                   (buy it now £17.99)
Gunstar Heroes              (£40/£50)
Mega Turrican               (£40)
Shadow Run                (£45-£149... there is also a Mega CD version? WTF??)
Wonderboy 3 Monster Lair       (bidding on a cheap auction)
any others I should consider that might be closer to my price range? I've downloaded all of them as ROMs to try out and so far all of the above are pretty good
Castlevania Bloodlines          (buy it now £99)
Granada                   (buy it now £17.99)
Gunstar Heroes              (£40/£50)
Mega Turrican               (£40)
Shadow Run                (£45-£149... there is also a Mega CD version? WTF??)
Wonderboy 3 Monster Lair       (bidding on a cheap auction)
any others I should consider that might be closer to my price range? I've downloaded all of them as ROMs to try out and so far all of the above are pretty good
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 31, 2012, 12:52:37 PM
Post by: TL on August 31, 2012, 12:52:37 PM
Do you have Wolfchild? I reckon that is your sort of game, the Mega CD version is the best to go with.
Have you checked out Mazin Wars too?
Have you checked out Mazin Wars too?
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on August 31, 2012, 14:49:49 PM
Post by: dcultrapro on August 31, 2012, 14:49:49 PM
I have got Wolfchild yeah on Mega CD, Mazin Wars? hmm...
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 31, 2012, 15:15:34 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 31, 2012, 15:15:34 PM
Wow, I can't believe how much shadowrun goes for in the UK.
I guess that's because it was never actually released on the Mega Drive, just the Genesis. You can buy a copy on ebay.com ( the US site ) for way less. Even with shipping it shouldn't cost anywhere near the prices you mentioned.Â
I guess that's because it was never actually released on the Mega Drive, just the Genesis. You can buy a copy on ebay.com ( the US site ) for way less. Even with shipping it shouldn't cost anywhere near the prices you mentioned.Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on August 31, 2012, 18:56:27 PM
Post by: onthinice on August 31, 2012, 18:56:27 PM
I do not own Herzog Zwei but I have often heard good things about the game.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: dcultrapro on September 01, 2012, 11:44:31 AM
Post by: dcultrapro on September 01, 2012, 11:44:31 AM
not that I'm nitpicking or having a go but when you say not released on the Mega Drive I assume what you mean is it was not released in Europe, because obviously Mega Drive and Genesis are the same machine, right?
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on September 01, 2012, 11:48:22 AM
Post by: TL on September 01, 2012, 11:48:22 AM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"not that I'm nitpicking or having a go but when you say not released on the Mega Drive I assume what you mean is it was not released in Europe, because obviously Mega Drive and Genesis are the same machine, right?
I am not nit picking but Mega Drive was only called the Genesis in North America, it's the MD in the rest of the worldÂ
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on September 01, 2012, 19:16:24 PM
Post by: onthinice on September 01, 2012, 19:16:24 PM
Yeah but Genesis sounds cooler ;) ;D
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Vyothric on September 01, 2012, 19:48:23 PM
Post by: Vyothric on September 01, 2012, 19:48:23 PM
Mega Drive is possibly the best console name ever.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on September 01, 2012, 19:58:09 PM
Post by: TL on September 01, 2012, 19:58:09 PM
Quote from: "Vyothric"Mega Drive is possibly the best console name ever.
I was thinking the same
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 01, 2012, 21:07:08 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 01, 2012, 21:07:08 PM
Quote from: "dcultrapro"not that I'm nitpicking or having a go but when you say not released on the Mega Drive I assume what you mean is it was not released in Europe, because obviously Mega Drive and Genesis are the same machine, right?
Yes I meant not released in Europe.
As for the name I actually like Mega Drive better, even though it wasn't released under that name where I live.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on January 12, 2013, 22:14:40 PM
Post by: TL on January 12, 2013, 22:14:40 PM
Quote from: "Shadowrunner"Quote from: "dcultrapro"not that I'm nitpicking or having a go but when you say not released on the Mega Drive I assume what you mean is it was not released in Europe, because obviously Mega Drive and Genesis are the same machine, right?
Yes I meant not released in Europe.
As for the name I actually like Mega Drive better, even though it wasn't released under that name where I live.
The original name for the Sega Genesis in North America was the Atari Tomahawk!
Sega wanted to call it something "American" and chose that name but Atari hated it and told Sega they thought it was a bit offensive (to Native Americans). As they were the ones set to release the machine in the US at that time they got to change the name and one of their programmers called Steve Rhyno (who programmed Toki on the Lynx) came up with Genesis and it stuck, even when the deal with Sega fell through. He chose it because it was supposed to represent a new start, being the first fully 16-bit console on the market, not for any religious reasons.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on January 13, 2013, 04:27:30 AM
Post by: Shadowrunner on January 13, 2013, 04:27:30 AM
Now there's some obscure trivia! Atari made the right choice, the Tomahawk is a terrible name lol
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Crusto on February 18, 2013, 00:06:29 AM
Post by: Crusto on February 18, 2013, 00:06:29 AM
If you like your RPG's then get buck Rogers. It's a bit different from the like of phantasy star, but equally if not more enjoyable. Graphically awful and sonically mediocre, but massively playable.
Mega lo mania is another great title..
Mega lo mania is another great title..
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Rogue Trooper on February 18, 2013, 20:03:46 PM
Post by: Rogue Trooper on February 18, 2013, 20:03:46 PM
Quote from: "Crusto"If you like your RPG's then get buck Rogers. It's a bit different from the like of phantasy star, but equally if not more enjoyable. Graphically awful and sonically mediocre, but massively playable.
Mega lo mania is another great title..
Well said that man.
Couple of others i really liked on Megadrive:
Corporation (Core) and Predator 2.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Rogue Trooper on February 18, 2013, 20:15:21 PM
Post by: Rogue Trooper on February 18, 2013, 20:15:21 PM
Battletech got a snip of a look in SEGA Magazine Issue 3:
'Battletech:it's utterly Brilliant' they say Absolute Entertainment did'nt have a licensce to produce Sega games in Europe.
Sega magazine felt Battletech was better than Desert Strike due to:clearer strategic gameplay, larger range of weapons and abilty to stomp on smaller robots'
On different note:
I really enjoyed MD Ex-Mutants. Not a looker but had me hooked.
'Battletech:it's utterly Brilliant' they say Absolute Entertainment did'nt have a licensce to produce Sega games in Europe.
Sega magazine felt Battletech was better than Desert Strike due to:clearer strategic gameplay, larger range of weapons and abilty to stomp on smaller robots'
On different note:
I really enjoyed MD Ex-Mutants. Not a looker but had me hooked.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on March 27, 2013, 17:34:13 PM
Post by: TL on March 27, 2013, 17:34:13 PM
I just came across this, an Amiga/ST style demo for the Mega Drive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bSYNuqBIvs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bSYNuqBIvs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bSYNuqBIvs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bSYNuqBIvs)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on March 29, 2013, 19:52:22 PM
Post by: onthinice on March 29, 2013, 19:52:22 PM
Floating Mega Drive. Then a massive visual headache. Finally, a cool demo!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: nakamura on March 30, 2013, 10:16:57 AM
Post by: nakamura on March 30, 2013, 10:16:57 AM
I have also heard good things about Buck Rogers.
Thoughts on TMNT The Hyperstone Heist?
Thoughts on TMNT The Hyperstone Heist?
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on March 30, 2013, 10:41:25 AM
Post by: TL on March 30, 2013, 10:41:25 AM
Quote from: "nakamura"I have also heard good things about Buck Rogers.
Thoughts on TMNT The Hyperstone Heist?
I have it, excellent game but its going for very high prices these days for such a common game. I was lucky as I managed to snag one CIB on a BIN for £20! I have seen it go for £50 boxed!Â
It's not as good as Turtles In Time on the SNES though.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: nakamura on March 30, 2013, 10:44:13 AM
Post by: nakamura on March 30, 2013, 10:44:13 AM
Ah I wondered how it compared to Turtles in Time. I will give it a go though.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on April 01, 2013, 19:44:38 PM
Post by: onthinice on April 01, 2013, 19:44:38 PM
I bought a copy a few years ago and it seemed to be holding its value then. Big TMNT fan so any game with them is good.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: 64bitRuss on July 02, 2013, 00:03:06 AM
Post by: 64bitRuss on July 02, 2013, 00:03:06 AM
I like Tyrants: Fight Through Time as an early and good real-time strategy game. I wrote a review of this game and Rambo III for the Genesis for Sega16.com a few years back. Also wrote reviews for Space Harrier and Doom for the 32x.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on July 03, 2013, 21:27:04 PM
Post by: TL on July 03, 2013, 21:27:04 PM
Quote from: "64bitRuss"I like Tyrants: Fight Through Time as an early and good real-time strategy game. I wrote a review of this game and Rambo III for the Genesis for Sega16.com a few years back. Also wrote reviews for Space Harrier and Doom for the 32x.
Rambo III is a great game, I must review that myself.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on August 11, 2013, 15:54:36 PM
Post by: TL on August 11, 2013, 15:54:36 PM
An early article on the Mega Drive from UK magazine The One that I just came across:
(http://i.imgur.com/iw0532f.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/B4KaUpT.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/iw0532f.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/B4KaUpT.jpg?1)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: davyk on August 11, 2013, 23:35:23 PM
Post by: davyk on August 11, 2013, 23:35:23 PM
The first model is so much nicer looking. I've both models - the model 2 is unmodded so doesn't get any use really.
The Micro Machines games are the business on Megadrive.
The Micro Machines games are the business on Megadrive.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2013, 22:15:11 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2013, 22:15:11 PM
Look what I just found: Unreleased Mega Drive Prototype of 'Putty Squad' On eBay (//http). Looks like it already sold for £815.17. Anyone heard of this game before?
[align=center:1djzliw8](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/PuttySquad_zps5187f9b4.jpg)[/align:1djzliw8]
[align=center:1djzliw8](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/PuttySquad_zps5187f9b4.jpg)[/align:1djzliw8]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Bobinator on September 10, 2013, 22:36:48 PM
Post by: Bobinator on September 10, 2013, 22:36:48 PM
Quote from: "TrekMD"Look what I just found: Unreleased Mega Drive Prototype of 'Putty Squad' On eBay (//http). Looks like it already sold for £815.17. Anyone heard of this game before?
[align=center:77mualmc](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/PuttySquad_zps5187f9b4.jpg)[/align:77mualmc]
It actually came out in Europe for the Super Nintendo, but apparently, nobody played it, because it's still pretty hard to find around, ah, my usual places. It was... all right, from what I played of it, I suppose. Basically felt like the original Putty if the levels scrolled in every direction, instead of just up. And it still has that fucking cat I hate that fucking cat so much.
I can't imagine that the Genesis/MD version could be that much different, really. Hopefully we see the prototype, anyway, just for completion's sake.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2013, 22:37:52 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2013, 22:37:52 PM
Quote from: "Bobinator"And it still has that fucking cat I hate that fucking cat so much.
Looks like you really are into this game, Bob!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on October 11, 2013, 22:19:36 PM
Post by: TL on October 11, 2013, 22:19:36 PM
One of the greatest "what ifs?" in video game history, the true story of the Atari Genesis (//http).
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on October 11, 2013, 22:36:43 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on October 11, 2013, 22:36:43 PM
Another great article Laird, you sure get around!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: zapiy on October 11, 2013, 22:58:02 PM
Post by: zapiy on October 11, 2013, 22:58:02 PM
Now that's what I call spam posting lol. Way to introduce a new site you biz natch lol. Great article by the way.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on October 11, 2013, 23:11:17 PM
Post by: TrekMD on October 11, 2013, 23:11:17 PM
Very interesting!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: davyk on October 12, 2013, 23:04:07 PM
Post by: davyk on October 12, 2013, 23:04:07 PM
Didn't Nintendo approach Atari a gen before about a deal to distribute the Famicom too? Atari could have been rolling it in one way or another.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: AmigaJay on October 12, 2013, 23:46:04 PM
Post by: AmigaJay on October 12, 2013, 23:46:04 PM
Thank The Lord the deal fell through 
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on October 13, 2013, 01:02:17 AM
Post by: TrekMD on October 13, 2013, 01:02:17 AM
Quote from: "davyK"Didn't Nintendo approach Atari a gen before about a deal to distribute the Famicom too? Atari could have been rolling it in one way or another.
Yes they did. Also makes you wonder what would have happened!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: zapiy on October 13, 2013, 02:00:33 AM
Post by: zapiy on October 13, 2013, 02:00:33 AM
With the same people in charge I am certain the same outcome.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on October 13, 2013, 02:33:19 AM
Post by: TrekMD on October 13, 2013, 02:33:19 AM
Quote from: "zapiy"With the same people in charge I am certain the same outcome.
Maybe, maybe not. It would have depended on how much Nintendo pushed Atari's leadership.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: zapiy on October 13, 2013, 02:50:55 AM
Post by: zapiy on October 13, 2013, 02:50:55 AM
Agreed but that's the whole problem. The leadership chose not to in the first place hence the downfall I suspect.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on October 13, 2013, 14:08:07 PM
Post by: TL on October 13, 2013, 14:08:07 PM
It was Warner Bros. Atari that were approached to distribute the Famicom/NES in America though (who chose the 7800 instead) and it was Tramiel Atari who were going to sell the Genesis.
So completely different people involved each time.
So completely different people involved each time.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on November 09, 2013, 21:44:13 PM
Post by: TL on November 09, 2013, 21:44:13 PM
Absolutely classic Sega Genesis video I just found:
Sega Genesis (1990) (//http)
Sega Genesis (1990) (//http)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on November 10, 2013, 03:31:31 AM
Post by: TrekMD on November 10, 2013, 03:31:31 AM
That video is a classic, indeed. I did not know that Michael was himself involved in the development of Moonwalker but I admit to not being surprised.Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on November 10, 2013, 03:39:25 AM
Post by: TL on November 10, 2013, 03:39:25 AM
Quote from: "TrekMD"That video is a classic, indeed. I did not know that Michael was himself involved in the development of Moonwalker but I admit to not being surprised.Â
Yes, Jacko himself was a massive Sega fan!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: triverse on November 10, 2013, 23:49:47 PM
Post by: triverse on November 10, 2013, 23:49:47 PM
I read something, probably in the book Game Over, that Atari was only really interested in the NES so that they could bury it and leave the market open to their 7800.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on November 11, 2013, 00:33:47 AM
Post by: TrekMD on November 11, 2013, 00:33:47 AM
Quote from: "The Laird"Quote from: "TrekMD"That video is a classic, indeed. I did not know that Michael was himself involved in the development of Moonwalker but I admit to not being surprised.Â
Yes, Jacko himself was a massive Sega fan!
Cool!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on November 28, 2013, 18:08:21 PM
Post by: TrekMD on November 28, 2013, 18:08:21 PM
Does anyone have the Mega EverDrive for the Mega Drive/Genesis? I found this video review of the flashcart and I wanted to know what the experience was for anyone who has this. I think this is the only flashcart for the system.
[align=center:1y9dio9o]LGR - EverDrive-MD Crimson Sega Genesis Flash Cart Review (//http)[/align:1y9dio9o]
[align=center:1y9dio9o]LGR - EverDrive-MD Crimson Sega Genesis Flash Cart Review (//http)[/align:1y9dio9o]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on November 28, 2013, 19:26:05 PM
Post by: TL on November 28, 2013, 19:26:05 PM
I don't have one but I have plenty of experience using them at various shows I attend, they are excellent.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on November 28, 2013, 19:27:12 PM
Post by: TrekMD on November 28, 2013, 19:27:12 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"I don't have one but I have plenty of experience using them at various shows I attend, they are excellent.
That's good to know. The NES Everdrive works great so I figured this one would too. It's just that it is a bit more expensive than the N8 and I wanted to check before spending the money.Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 15:54:16 PM
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 15:54:16 PM
Just found this video and thought it cool to share. Let's have a look at the Genesis Model 3...
[align=center:f00lkw35]Sega Genesis 3 (MK-1461) - The Gaming Historian (//http)[/align:f00lkw35]
[align=center:f00lkw35]Sega Genesis 3 (MK-1461) - The Gaming Historian (//http)[/align:f00lkw35]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on February 21, 2014, 16:02:34 PM
Post by: TL on February 21, 2014, 16:02:34 PM
You just reminded me Trek, I keep meaning to ask you what you think of the Genesis/Mega Drive being a new owner.
What are your thoughts on the system in general and what are your favourite games?
What are your thoughts on the system in general and what are your favourite games?
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 18:29:42 PM
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 18:29:42 PM
I must say that I love it! It is a fantastic system and I'm quite glad I got it. The controller is great also. It is just right in terms of size and shape so that it is comfortable to use. I'm still trying out the games but I do have a growing collection. I have more stuff coming and I'm eager to get the Mega Everdrive but it is sold out. It came back in stock but it was gone before I could order it.Â
So, the titles I've enjoyed the most so far: Altered Beast, Batman Forever, Battletoads/Double Dragon, Gauntlet IV, and Vectorman. I plan to play several other titles this weekend so that list will likely grow. I am waiting on some Sega CD titles as well.ÂÂ
So, the titles I've enjoyed the most so far: Altered Beast, Batman Forever, Battletoads/Double Dragon, Gauntlet IV, and Vectorman. I plan to play several other titles this weekend so that list will likely grow. I am waiting on some Sega CD titles as well.Â
Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on February 21, 2014, 18:38:17 PM
Post by: TL on February 21, 2014, 18:38:17 PM
Awesome! Will be interested to hear your opinions on more games, have you played TMNT yet?
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 18:42:56 PM
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 18:42:56 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"Awesome! Will be interested to hear your opinions on more games, have you played TMNT yet?
No, not yet. I'm hoping this weekend. I'm also glad I got the original console and not models 2 or 3.Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on February 21, 2014, 18:43:58 PM
Post by: TL on February 21, 2014, 18:43:58 PM
Quote from: "TrekMD"Quote from: "The Laird"Awesome! Will be interested to hear your opinions on more games, have you played TMNT yet?
No, not yet. I'm hoping this weekend. I'm also glad I got the original console and not models 2 or 3.
Cowabunga dude!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 18:48:40 PM
Post by: TrekMD on February 21, 2014, 18:48:40 PM
[align=center:1eh2dfg2](http://static2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130828015958/tmnt/images/3/34/Cowabunga.jpg)[/align:1eh2dfg2]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 03, 2014, 03:16:31 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 03, 2014, 03:16:31 AM
While playing with my Genesis today, I ran into some issues with the two controllers I have. The 6-button controller wasn't as precise for controlling Ms. Pac-Man and the 3-button controller has some buttons that won't work. So, I looked up videos for fixing them. I found these two nice videos on how to fix and restore the controllers. One focuses on cleaning the plastics while the other focuses on cleaning the circuit board/contacts. Here they are...
[align=center:1aomgbeq]How to Open and Clean a Genesis Controller (//http)
Cleaning 1: Fix Sticky Sega Genesis Controller (//http)[/align:1aomgbeq]
[align=center:1aomgbeq]How to Open and Clean a Genesis Controller (//http)
Cleaning 1: Fix Sticky Sega Genesis Controller (//http)[/align:1aomgbeq]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on March 03, 2014, 21:03:11 PM
Post by: TL on March 03, 2014, 21:03:11 PM
One of the very first things I do when I get a new machine is take apart the controllers and clean them.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 03, 2014, 21:14:33 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 03, 2014, 21:14:33 PM
I want to clean mine to see if I can make them look as nice as in the video.Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on April 08, 2014, 23:17:38 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 08, 2014, 23:17:38 PM
Allow me to introduce you to a very special version of the MegaDrive, the Megatron MegaDrive! This is a prototype of the Takara Tomy ARTS MegaDrive Megatron! You can't do this with Nintendo!
[align=center:pdrn9qkr](http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430198d1396971269-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500037512902463768_1396973880.jpg)
(http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430199d1396971273-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500066612902462808_1396973880.jpg)
(http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430200d1396971280-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500037512902463770_1396973880.jpg)[/align:pdrn9qkr]
[align=center:pdrn9qkr](http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430198d1396971269-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500037512902463768_1396973880.jpg)
(http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430199d1396971273-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500066612902462808_1396973880.jpg)
(http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430200d1396971280-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500037512902463770_1396973880.jpg)[/align:pdrn9qkr]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on April 08, 2014, 23:18:55 PM
Post by: TL on April 08, 2014, 23:18:55 PM
So awesome!!!!!!! 
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on April 08, 2014, 23:20:23 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 08, 2014, 23:20:23 PM
I have to wonder if the controller will become a weapon or something else of use to Megatron!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Arethius_RGC on April 09, 2014, 11:29:31 AM
Post by: Arethius_RGC on April 09, 2014, 11:29:31 AM
THe MEgadrvie ius one of my favorite console.
i specially like
Sonic 2
Thunder force 4
Soleil
Shining force 2
European Club Soccer
Theme park
Rocket Knight Adventure
i specially like
Sonic 2
Thunder force 4
Soleil
Shining force 2
European Club Soccer
Theme park
Rocket Knight Adventure
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on April 10, 2014, 04:13:01 AM
Post by: onthinice on April 10, 2014, 04:13:01 AM
Quote from: "TrekMD"Allow me to introduce you to a very special version of the MegaDrive, the Megatron MegaDrive! This is a prototype of the Takara Tomy ARTS MegaDrive Megatron! You can't do this with Nintendo!I like this but Soundwave would have been a better choice. Then the carts could have been Ravage, Rumble, Frenzy, Ratbat, Lazer Beak and Buzzsaw.
[align=center:10kuur97](http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430198d1396971269-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500037512902463768_1396973880.jpg)
(http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430199d1396971273-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500066612902462808_1396973880.jpg)
(http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/27430200d1396971280-megadrive-megatron-prototype-photos-o0500037512902463770_1396973880.jpg)[/align:10kuur97]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on April 10, 2014, 04:13:45 AM
Post by: onthinice on April 10, 2014, 04:13:45 AM
Quote from: "Arethius_RGC"THe MEgadrvie ius one of my favorite console.A nice mix of games.
i specially like
Sonic 2
Thunder force 4
Soleil
Shining force 2
European Club Soccer
Theme park
Rocket Knight Adventure
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on April 10, 2014, 04:14:13 AM
Post by: TrekMD on April 10, 2014, 04:14:13 AM
Megatron will prevail! LOL
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: onthinice on April 10, 2014, 04:16:04 AM
Post by: onthinice on April 10, 2014, 04:16:04 AM
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Arethius_RGC on April 10, 2014, 06:12:52 AM
Post by: Arethius_RGC on April 10, 2014, 06:12:52 AM
Quote from: "onthinice"Quote from: "Arethius_RGC"THe Megadrive is one of my favorite console.A nice mix of games. :)
i specially like
Sonic 2
Thunder force 4
Soleil
Shining force 2
European Club Soccer
Theme park
Rocket Knight Adventure
Envoyé de mon iPhone à l'aide de Tapatalk
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on May 07, 2014, 13:13:46 PM
Post by: TL on May 07, 2014, 13:13:46 PM
[align=center:1lrb04s0]Beavis & Butthead (Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)) - Leftover Culture Review (//http)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)) - Leftover Culture Review (//http)
[/align:1lrb04s0] (//http)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Mega Drive (Genesis)) - Leftover Culture Review (//http)
[/align:1lrb04s0] (//http)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on May 07, 2014, 20:57:44 PM
Post by: TrekMD on May 07, 2014, 20:57:44 PM
Nice reviews. I was never into Beavis & Butthead, though. I was not aware of the cart linking with Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles. That's nifty. :)
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on May 29, 2014, 19:12:20 PM
Post by: TrekMD on May 29, 2014, 19:12:20 PM
I just saw this video from Classic Game Room. I wasn't even aware there had been sequels to Rolling Thunder! This really looks fantastic! Does anyone own it? I want this! Gotta find it! I also saw there is a Rolling Thunder 3.
[align=center:xogh78ul]Classic Game Room - ROLLING THUNDER 2 review for Sega Genesis (//http)[/align:xogh78ul]
[align=center:xogh78ul]Classic Game Room - ROLLING THUNDER 2 review for Sega Genesis (//http)[/align:xogh78ul]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on May 29, 2014, 19:31:21 PM
Post by: TL on May 29, 2014, 19:31:21 PM
Yep, I own Rolling Thunder 2 and it's an excellent game but be warned - it's also a very hard one!
I don't have the third game though, really need to pick that up.
I don't have the third game though, really need to pick that up.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on May 29, 2014, 19:33:10 PM
Post by: TrekMD on May 29, 2014, 19:33:10 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"Yep, I own Rolling Thunder 2 and it's an excellent game but be warned - it's also a very hard one!
I don't have the third game though, really need to pick that up.
Well, it's not like the first one is any easy!Â
Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Bobinator on May 30, 2014, 17:40:26 PM
Post by: Bobinator on May 30, 2014, 17:40:26 PM
How was RT3? Never really touched the series beyond the NES port of the first game, (I probably need to, sometime) so I'm curious.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 02, 2014, 20:02:26 PM
Post by: TL on June 02, 2014, 20:02:26 PM
[align=center:1k94s9uv]Back to the Future Part III (Sega Genesis) James & Mike Mondays (//http)[/align:1k94s9uv]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 02, 2014, 23:58:43 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 02, 2014, 23:58:43 PM
That is not an easy game by any means!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 06, 2014, 19:24:08 PM
Post by: TL on June 06, 2014, 19:24:08 PM
[align=center:39mt1alw]Some new Sega Mega Drive reviews from Retro Asylum:
Revenge of shinobi - Megadrive (//http)
Sonic 2 - Megadrive (//http)
Arcade Megadrive Comparison - Golden Axe (//http)[/align:39mt1alw]
Revenge of shinobi - Megadrive (//http)
Sonic 2 - Megadrive (//http)
Arcade Megadrive Comparison - Golden Axe (//http)[/align:39mt1alw]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 11, 2014, 16:22:42 PM
Post by: TL on June 11, 2014, 16:22:42 PM
[align=center:1zsb7fs8]Toki - Megadrive (//http)[/align:1zsb7fs8]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 11, 2014, 20:58:05 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 11, 2014, 20:58:05 PM
That's cool. I, of course, have the Lynx version but I was not aware the game had been ported to the MD. Something to check out.Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 11, 2014, 21:03:13 PM
Post by: TL on June 11, 2014, 21:03:13 PM
Quote from: "TrekMD"That's cool. I, of course, have the Lynx version but I was not aware the game had been ported to the MD. Something to check out.Â
Definitely, it's much easier and a different game too.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 18, 2014, 21:51:15 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 18, 2014, 21:51:15 PM
I'm thinking of getting a 6-button arcade stick for my Genesis and found both a Sega branded and an ASCIIWARE stick. They both look good and reviews on YouTube say they are both good. Does anyone have any of these?
[align=center:2quqqmsj]Classic Game Room - SEGA GENESIS 6-BUTTON ARCADE STICK joystick review (//http)
ASCIIWARE FIGHTER STICK SG-6 REVIEW (SEGA GENESIS) (//http)[/align:2quqqmsj]
[align=center:2quqqmsj]Classic Game Room - SEGA GENESIS 6-BUTTON ARCADE STICK joystick review (//http)
ASCIIWARE FIGHTER STICK SG-6 REVIEW (SEGA GENESIS) (//http)[/align:2quqqmsj]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: 64bitRuss on June 18, 2014, 21:57:52 PM
Post by: 64bitRuss on June 18, 2014, 21:57:52 PM
I very much prefer the Sega official sticks, both of them, even the original 3-button arcade stick was a rock solid piece of hardware, very durable and comfortable to use. I have one of those Asciiware sticks and hate it, as I find the buttons can easily wedge themselves in the housing and not pop back up sometimes.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 18, 2014, 22:00:41 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 18, 2014, 22:00:41 PM
Cool, thanks for the feedback. I have the 3-button Sega arcade stick and I think it is fantastic but several of the games I have work better with the 6-button controllers so I'm looking into getting the 6-button version.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 18, 2014, 22:04:04 PM
Post by: TL on June 18, 2014, 22:04:04 PM
I have the official Sega one, it's a wonderful controller! 
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 18, 2014, 22:05:18 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 18, 2014, 22:05:18 PM
Another vote of confidence for the Sega controller. Good!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 19, 2014, 20:54:45 PM
Post by: TL on June 19, 2014, 20:54:45 PM
[align=center:1xijkul8]Haunting - Megadrive (//http)[/align:1xijkul8]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 19, 2014, 21:26:10 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 19, 2014, 21:26:10 PM
That does look like fun!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Mr1280 on June 20, 2014, 17:43:50 PM
Post by: Mr1280 on June 20, 2014, 17:43:50 PM
This is the 1st game I bought when I bought my megadrive, I was only playing it the other day!
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Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 24, 2014, 19:30:02 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 24, 2014, 19:30:02 PM
Some of us have been chatting about getting reproductions carts for some of the harder to find games for the Genesis/MD and making inserts for cases. I found this video that may be helpful...
[align=center:29a4l96i]Print your own MegaDrive covers for your loose carts (//http)[/align:29a4l96i]
[align=center:29a4l96i]Print your own MegaDrive covers for your loose carts (//http)[/align:29a4l96i]
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 25, 2014, 00:24:20 AM
Post by: TL on June 25, 2014, 00:24:20 AM
All you need are 2 things:
This website! (//http)
and
The dimensions: 27cm x 17.2cm
This website! (//http)
and
The dimensions: 27cm x 17.2cm
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 25, 2014, 00:40:11 AM
Post by: TrekMD on June 25, 2014, 00:40:11 AM
Quote from: "The Laird"All you need are 2 things:
This website! (//http)
and
The dimensions: 27cm x 17.2cm
And the empty cases!Â
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 26, 2014, 23:23:38 PM
Post by: TL on June 26, 2014, 23:23:38 PM
On Facebook earlier somebody was asking me what happened to all the articles I wrote for the Revival Gamer website that now seems to be offline. They were asking about one article in particular - the story of the Atari Mega Drive (//http) so I thought I would post it on here for people who might not have read it before! 
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 26, 2014, 23:31:14 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 26, 2014, 23:31:14 PM
Nice read. Always fun to see what could have been!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on June 27, 2014, 17:42:35 PM
Post by: WiggyDiggyPoo on June 27, 2014, 17:42:35 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"On Facebook earlier somebody was asking me what happened to all the articles I wrote for the Revival Gamer website that now seems to be offline. They were asking about one article in particular - the story of the Atari Mega Drive (//http) so I thought I would post it on here for people who might not have read it before!Â
Oddly when I click this link from Tapa it tells me to download later^-^
I'll read if later at home
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 27, 2014, 18:19:18 PM
Post by: TL on June 27, 2014, 18:19:18 PM
Works fine from my phone, weird.
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on June 27, 2014, 19:21:34 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on June 27, 2014, 19:21:34 PM
Great read, thanks for posting itÂ
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: JoeMusashi on June 27, 2014, 21:51:33 PM
Post by: JoeMusashi on June 27, 2014, 21:51:33 PM
Just read this thread from the start. Great stuff! That tech demo is cool and the clip of Peter Griffin playing Moonwalker, lol. Also the Atari Tomahawk, WTF! I'm loving the insane Mega Drive knowledge.
One thing that does concern me however is the recommendation to buy some of the more obscure and rare games. They command some hefty prices and appear a little elitist. Are they actually any good or is it purely because they're rare? Basically, is it more style over substance (willy waving 'look what I've got' ammunition)?
In other words, they're out of my price range and I'm jealousÂ
One thing that does concern me however is the recommendation to buy some of the more obscure and rare games. They command some hefty prices and appear a little elitist. Are they actually any good or is it purely because they're rare? Basically, is it more style over substance (willy waving 'look what I've got' ammunition)?
In other words, they're out of my price range and I'm jealousÂ
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TL on June 27, 2014, 22:07:26 PM
Post by: TL on June 27, 2014, 22:07:26 PM
Quote from: "JoeMusashi"Just read this thread from the start. Great stuff! That tech demo is cool and the clip of Peter Griffin playing Moonwalker, lol. Also the Atari Tomahawk, WTF! I'm loving the insane Mega Drive knowledge.
One thing that does concern me however is the recommendation to buy some of the more obscure and rare games. They command some hefty prices and appear a little elitist. Are they actually any good or is it purely because they're rare? Basically, is it more style over substance (willy waving 'look what I've got' ammunition)?
In other words, they're out of my price range and I'm jealousÂ
With the Mega Drive at least, some of the rarer games are among the system's best. Thankfully if you are not bothered about having originals then repros can be picked up very cheaply indeed. See the latest retro purchases thread for some images of the ones we have been buying. I myself just picked up the superb Snow Bros. for less than £10!
Title: Re: The Mega Drive Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 27, 2014, 23:51:07 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 27, 2014, 23:51:07 PM
You can find reproductions of the rare games for a good price if you get carts only. It is well worth it.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TL on July 03, 2014, 18:32:41 PM
Post by: TL on July 03, 2014, 18:32:41 PM
[align=center:fywqkcew]Sonic The Hedgehog Games (Sega Genesis) James & Mike Mondays (//http)[/align:fywqkcew]
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 05, 2014, 04:21:49 AM
Post by: TrekMD on July 05, 2014, 04:21:49 AM
[align=center:135j68ui]841 Sega Genesis Box Art Scans (//http)[/align:135j68ui]
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TL on July 06, 2014, 20:24:58 PM
Post by: TL on July 06, 2014, 20:24:58 PM
That must have taken a while to put together!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 07, 2014, 02:28:44 AM
Post by: TrekMD on July 07, 2014, 02:28:44 AM
Without a doubt! At least this is nicer art than that SMS boxes!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 05, 2014, 21:16:32 PM
Post by: TrekMD on August 05, 2014, 21:16:32 PM
[align=center:23shpq87]New PowerBase Mini Adapter Review: Play SMS Games on Your Genesis - Gamester81 (//http)[/align:23shpq87]
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on August 06, 2014, 03:27:06 AM
Post by: onthinice on August 06, 2014, 03:27:06 AM
Good review and glad to see the Sega Master System still being supported with such an adaptor.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 06, 2014, 03:55:06 AM
Post by: TrekMD on August 06, 2014, 03:55:06 AM
Quote from: "onthinice"Good review and glad to see the Sega Master System still being supported with such an adaptor.
I have that one and it is a cool thing to have.Â
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on August 07, 2014, 01:29:38 AM
Post by: zapiy on August 07, 2014, 01:29:38 AM
Yeah, never really purchased many adapters like that as i have the real hardware.. might be an idea for me to pick them up anyway.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 07, 2014, 02:21:27 AM
Post by: TrekMD on August 07, 2014, 02:21:27 AM
Quote from: "zapiy"Yeah, never really purchased many adapters like that as i have the real hardware.. might be an idea for me to pick them up anyway.
I picked up one of these because it was much easier to find than the original system changer. I guess they are not as common in the US. Never mind the prices on ebay were absurd when I checked.Â
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on August 08, 2014, 03:32:46 AM
Post by: onthinice on August 08, 2014, 03:32:46 AM
The only drawback is the card slot but still a must have item if you do not have an SMS or the SMS adaptor.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Ben on August 11, 2014, 12:25:34 PM
Post by: Ben on August 11, 2014, 12:25:34 PM
The book "The Secret History of the Sega Genesis" can now be purchased, it was originally Kickstarter only. I'm not big on Kickstarter myself, but now I just may have to pick this up. http://kotaku.com/you-can-buy-the-secret-history-of-the-sega-genesis-1619144836 (//http)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: JoeMusashi on August 11, 2014, 12:47:00 PM
Post by: JoeMusashi on August 11, 2014, 12:47:00 PM
I backed this and I'm really looking forward to getting hold of it.
Had an email update last week to say it will be shipping out to us in a few weeks.
Had an email update last week to say it will be shipping out to us in a few weeks.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 11, 2014, 14:52:07 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on August 11, 2014, 14:52:07 PM
I backed the Genesis book too, really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 23, 2015, 23:07:50 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 23, 2015, 23:07:50 PM
Just saw this. Pretty cool: Krikzz Releases Reprogrammable Mega Drive Cartridge Kit (//http).
[align=center:1y06oake](http://shop.retrogate.com/images/flash%20kit3.jpg)
(http://shop.retrogate.com/images/flash%20kit%20sega2.jpg)[/align:1y06oake]
[align=center:1y06oake](http://shop.retrogate.com/images/flash%20kit3.jpg)
(http://shop.retrogate.com/images/flash%20kit%20sega2.jpg)[/align:1y06oake]
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on January 24, 2015, 09:48:45 AM
Post by: zapiy on January 24, 2015, 09:48:45 AM
Yeah its pretty damn awesome bit of kit that is...
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 24, 2015, 15:23:46 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 24, 2015, 15:23:46 PM
Yes it is. It is similar to what was created for the Vectrex. It's a cool way to play games that are only available in ROM.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 11, 2015, 02:17:37 AM
Post by: TrekMD on February 11, 2015, 02:17:37 AM
Well, there are so many lists of top games but here is another one to check out for the Genesis/MD. This one has 50 games!
[align=center:ohbupmxp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFVZsclE3s[/align:ohbupmxp]
[align=center:ohbupmxp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFVZsclE3s[/align:ohbupmxp]
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 15, 2015, 18:37:37 PM
Post by: TrekMD on February 15, 2015, 18:37:37 PM
Just saw this, which I thought was interesting. I've seen several of these games in Ebay and they are all expensive indeed!
[align=center:jca5hjq2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1oMmNg8hpQ[/align:jca5hjq2]
[align=center:jca5hjq2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1oMmNg8hpQ[/align:jca5hjq2]
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Ben on February 15, 2015, 22:19:58 PM
Post by: Ben on February 15, 2015, 22:19:58 PM
I have a few of those, I always joke that if I go bankrupt I'll just sell off my old Saturn games.
EDIT: I'm just wondering, are the Shining Force games that rare, or are they just high in demand as classics (like Earthbound)? I remember them being pretty common at used game shops/flea markets in the 90's, either way I'm glad I loved RPGs from a young age and snagged them back then.
EDIT: I'm just wondering, are the Shining Force games that rare, or are they just high in demand as classics (like Earthbound)? I remember them being pretty common at used game shops/flea markets in the 90's, either way I'm glad I loved RPGs from a young age and snagged them back then.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on February 16, 2015, 17:18:25 PM
Post by: zapiy on February 16, 2015, 17:18:25 PM
Great video, i wish i had a few of them lol..
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 21, 2015, 16:51:55 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 21, 2015, 16:51:55 PM
Just watched this. I did not know this extender existed. Does anyone own it? I think I agree with him, though, best to spend the money on a game than this piece of plastic.Â
[align=center:27m1c4g5]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h_5zyuPY2w[/align:27m1c4g5]
[align=center:27m1c4g5]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h_5zyuPY2w[/align:27m1c4g5]
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on March 22, 2015, 00:24:14 AM
Post by: Shadowrunner on March 22, 2015, 00:24:14 AM
When I bought my first Sega CD back in the early 90's it came with the extender, and since I had a model one Genesis I did use it. And yes there was a small plate that held them together, no duct tape required
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2015, 00:38:28 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2015, 00:38:28 AM
I did see some being sold with the metal plate on Ebay.  I guess it prevents the use of ducktape! LOL
 I guess it prevents the use of ducktape! LOL
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 29, 2015, 04:16:50 AM
Post by: TrekMD on July 29, 2015, 04:16:50 AM
Several pages back, we had some posts about the Genesis/Mega Drive Megatron transformer coming. Well, it is now available and here is a video review of this Transformer!
http://youtu.be/o1NSWsWv2v8
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on September 20, 2015, 21:10:51 PM
Post by: zapiy on September 20, 2015, 21:10:51 PM
Did you get one Trek?
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on September 21, 2015, 02:13:58 AM
Post by: TrekMD on September 21, 2015, 02:13:58 AM
I did not. They are expensive! As much as I like it, I'm not willing to pay $120 for it or for the PS1 Optimus Prime.Â
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on September 21, 2015, 16:22:20 PM
Post by: zapiy on September 21, 2015, 16:22:20 PM
Wow that's expensive.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on September 21, 2015, 18:54:37 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 21, 2015, 18:54:37 PM
Yep, it sure is! Now you know why I don't have either one.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on January 09, 2016, 12:44:00 PM
Post by: davyk on January 09, 2016, 12:44:00 PM
As nice as this is, I can't help being disappointed that the Megadrive isn't a working one. No technical reason why not. I suppose licence wrangling would be a problem.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: AmigaJay on September 10, 2017, 18:55:26 PM
Post by: AmigaJay on September 10, 2017, 18:55:26 PM
Just a little pdf I was creating a couple of years ago just for fun not to sell was a game cover comparison for Megadrive games, planning to hit 100+ pages, only got to 23! So was going through some old bits and rather than delete it I would upload to give people something to look at for 10 mins, anyway you can view it here;
https://issuu.com/amigajay/docs/md_covers_compared (https://issuu.com/amigajay/docs/md_covers_compared)
https://issuu.com/amigajay/docs/md_covers_compared (https://issuu.com/amigajay/docs/md_covers_compared)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: JoeMusashi on September 10, 2017, 21:02:59 PM
Post by: JoeMusashi on September 10, 2017, 21:02:59 PM
Good idea, and well laid out. I guess this is one of lifes 'time dependant' projects. I know all about those lol.
The European Crack Down cover is so shit, I love it.
The European Crack Down cover is so shit, I love it.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: AmigaJay on September 13, 2017, 08:21:44 AM
Post by: AmigaJay on September 13, 2017, 08:21:44 AM
Thanks, yeah there are some funny looking covers in there! I think in the most i prefer more of the Japanese ones if they differ from the other regions.
Title: The Sega Mega Drive Genesis Thread
Post by: guest6401 on January 31, 2019, 01:16:42 AM
Post by: guest6401 on January 31, 2019, 01:16:42 AM
Cool I always wanted a Sega Mega Drive VR headset... I guess this is probably better TBH. lol
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: sonicclassicfan90s on May 25, 2019, 23:28:46 PM
Post by: sonicclassicfan90s on May 25, 2019, 23:28:46 PM
I love the Sonic The Hedgehog games on the Sega Mega Drive they are just classics. My favourite Sonic game Is Sonic 3 And Knuckles :)
I love Jewel Master that game was very challenging and I love the soundtrack as well.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c6/Jewel_Master.jpg/220px-Jewel_Master.jpg)
I remember playing Ballz that game was just so fun to play back In the day.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/56/Ballz.jpg/220px-Ballz.jpg)
Another game I loved Is Zero Tolerance a brilliant game. It took me ages to get to the final boss at the end. I also loved that each level gives you the password. I remember always writing down the passwords on paper :) Love the cover art of the game as well.
(https://media.nerdscoop.com/2018/08/Zero-Tolerance-for-Mega-Drive.jpg)
Sparkster Is just a classic game to play as well. I played Sparkster a lot on the Sega Mega Drive and loved the soundtrack as well.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/30/0f/8e/300f8e5c477b7397fe54eb27b47a0812.jpg)
I love Eternal Champions as well that game was awesome to play back then :)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b8/EternalChampionsBox.jpg)
Those are some of my favourite Sega Mega Drive games :) And I love the Streets of Rage series as well.
I love Jewel Master that game was very challenging and I love the soundtrack as well.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c6/Jewel_Master.jpg/220px-Jewel_Master.jpg)
I remember playing Ballz that game was just so fun to play back In the day.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/56/Ballz.jpg/220px-Ballz.jpg)
Another game I loved Is Zero Tolerance a brilliant game. It took me ages to get to the final boss at the end. I also loved that each level gives you the password. I remember always writing down the passwords on paper :) Love the cover art of the game as well.
(https://media.nerdscoop.com/2018/08/Zero-Tolerance-for-Mega-Drive.jpg)
Sparkster Is just a classic game to play as well. I played Sparkster a lot on the Sega Mega Drive and loved the soundtrack as well.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/30/0f/8e/300f8e5c477b7397fe54eb27b47a0812.jpg)
I love Eternal Champions as well that game was awesome to play back then :)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b8/EternalChampionsBox.jpg)
Those are some of my favourite Sega Mega Drive games :) And I love the Streets of Rage series as well.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 12, 2019, 22:37:01 PM
Post by: TrekMD on July 12, 2019, 22:37:01 PM
Here is a nice read pertinent to this system: The Top 10 Racing Games for SEGA Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) (https://www.funstockretro.co.uk/news/the-top-10-racing-games-for-sega-mega-drive-sega-genesis/). Any other games you would have included?
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: demongene on July 14, 2019, 13:27:12 PM
Post by: demongene on July 14, 2019, 13:27:12 PM
Ghosts and ghouls is awesome, love that game,still own the cartrage.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 14, 2019, 16:52:10 PM
Post by: TrekMD on July 14, 2019, 16:52:10 PM
And it is one tough game!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 23, 2019, 23:22:39 PM
Post by: TrekMD on August 23, 2019, 23:22:39 PM
Here is a video with games that push Sega's MD/Genesis to the limit...
https://youtu.be/cU4_kQERpUw
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on August 25, 2019, 12:12:53 PM
Post by: zapiy on August 25, 2019, 12:12:53 PM
That a great video fella, thanks for that.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on August 25, 2019, 16:26:35 PM
Post by: davyk on August 25, 2019, 16:26:35 PM
Added Ghouls & Ghosts to my MD collection. In really nice condition too.
(https://i.imgur.com/F3yYFes.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wtBzUan.jpg)
I've read this is a bit more manageable than the ridiculously hard Super G&G on SNES. I play that on PS2 using the Capcom Collection which removes the slowdown that is evident on SNES.
However no G&G game is a walkover. I still play the original Ghosts & Goblins - usually on Wii's VC - but I remember playing it in the arcade too. G&G on MD is tough - have go to level 2 though which I haven't managed on Super G&G!!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/F3yYFes.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wtBzUan.jpg)
I've read this is a bit more manageable than the ridiculously hard Super G&G on SNES. I play that on PS2 using the Capcom Collection which removes the slowdown that is evident on SNES.
However no G&G game is a walkover. I still play the original Ghosts & Goblins - usually on Wii's VC - but I remember playing it in the arcade too. G&G on MD is tough - have go to level 2 though which I haven't managed on Super G&G!!!!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 25, 2019, 17:57:57 PM
Post by: TrekMD on August 25, 2019, 17:57:57 PM
That does look to be in very nice condition. All of these G&G games are tough but they keep you coming back!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Greyfox on September 01, 2019, 14:02:02 PM
Post by: Greyfox on September 01, 2019, 14:02:02 PM
I have plans to produce something Sega related if I can acquire the permission from Sega to do it. but not until next year. Keep watching :)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on September 01, 2019, 17:15:51 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 01, 2019, 17:15:51 PM
Cool! Can't wait to here more about it.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on September 28, 2019, 11:24:36 AM
Post by: davyk on September 28, 2019, 11:24:36 AM
My complete Micro Machines collection. Just because. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/JcNhTN7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on September 28, 2019, 13:15:29 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 28, 2019, 13:15:29 PM
Very nice. I didn't even know there was more than one Micro Machines game for the system!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on October 07, 2019, 22:41:02 PM
Post by: TrekMD on October 07, 2019, 22:41:02 PM
I thought this was an interesting video...
https://youtu.be/sRhjzdPP91A
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: obriethe1st on October 27, 2019, 13:35:26 PM
Post by: obriethe1st on October 27, 2019, 13:35:26 PM
I must say i find super g+g
Quote from: davyk on August 25, 2019, 16:26:35 PMon the saturn capcom generations 2 disc to be so much easier than both the other games. I can get to level 4 pretty easily but struggle to get past level 2 on the others.
Added Ghouls & Ghosts to my MD collection. In really nice condition too.
(https://i.imgur.com/F3yYFes.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wtBzUan.jpg)
I've read this is a bit more manageable than the ridiculously hard Super G&G on SNES. I play that on PS2 using the Capcom Collection which removes the slowdown that is evident on SNES.
However no G&G game is a walkover. I still play the original Ghosts & Goblins - usually on Wii's VC - but I remember playing it in the arcade too. G&G on MD is tough - have go to level 2 though which I haven't managed on Super G&G!!!!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on October 29, 2019, 21:13:01 PM
Post by: zapiy on October 29, 2019, 21:13:01 PM
Quote from: davyk on September 28, 2019, 11:24:36 AM
My complete Micro Machines collection. Just because. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/JcNhTN7.jpg)
I have the complete collection too, you are on a roll mate.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Garou on December 29, 2019, 01:46:18 AM
Post by: Garou on December 29, 2019, 01:46:18 AM
Gods is a great game, deep soundtrack too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RPTtdoTK0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RPTtdoTK0)
It is also available on the SNES but we dont speak of such things in the Sega section. :P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RPTtdoTK0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RPTtdoTK0)
It is also available on the SNES but we dont speak of such things in the Sega section. :P
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on January 05, 2020, 23:56:40 PM
Post by: zapiy on January 05, 2020, 23:56:40 PM
That’s a fabulous game in my humble opinion.
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Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on February 09, 2020, 15:48:00 PM
Post by: davyk on February 09, 2020, 15:48:00 PM
I had the SNES version!! :) Had it on MD too.
Sorry to say in a Sega thread but it was a bit better on SNES - or at least I preferred that version. It moved faster (which surprised me) but looked and sounded a bit better too. But a lot of this comes down to taste.
I played it to death - was able to complete it. I found some hidden sections including one that gave you an enormous weapon that gave you a chance against the last boss. But I liked the fact it had lots of little hidden treasure rooms and secret bonuses etc.
After looking at that video it looked like it ran at similar speed to the SNES version as I remember it. Assuming that video is of the NTSC version, I wonder if the SNES version was optimised for PAL. Or maybe I just remember things wrong. :)
Sorry to say in a Sega thread but it was a bit better on SNES - or at least I preferred that version. It moved faster (which surprised me) but looked and sounded a bit better too. But a lot of this comes down to taste.
I played it to death - was able to complete it. I found some hidden sections including one that gave you an enormous weapon that gave you a chance against the last boss. But I liked the fact it had lots of little hidden treasure rooms and secret bonuses etc.
After looking at that video it looked like it ran at similar speed to the SNES version as I remember it. Assuming that video is of the NTSC version, I wonder if the SNES version was optimised for PAL. Or maybe I just remember things wrong. :)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: demongene on February 29, 2020, 17:19:12 PM
Post by: demongene on February 29, 2020, 17:19:12 PM
Just bought the mega sg from anolouge, off ebay. Comes jailbroke with almost the whole genesis and master system games library between the sd card and the flash cart thats included. I paid a lot but cant wait to get it!!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on February 29, 2020, 21:24:30 PM
Post by: zapiy on February 29, 2020, 21:24:30 PM
What did that set you back mate?
Be interested in your thoughts when you get it.
Be interested in your thoughts when you get it.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 17, 2020, 01:03:00 AM
Post by: TrekMD on June 17, 2020, 01:03:00 AM
Just leaving this here...
https://youtu.be/W4ccS7d6ttY
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: RetroBones on July 17, 2020, 15:08:43 PM
Post by: RetroBones on July 17, 2020, 15:08:43 PM
Hi guys! Just want you to know we are making a new game for Mega Drive, and we managed to do what was never done before - we implemented voxels on Mega Drive!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 17, 2020, 15:54:50 PM
Post by: TrekMD on July 17, 2020, 15:54:50 PM
Cool! Will the game be available for the Genesis as well or only PAL?
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: RetroBones on July 20, 2020, 07:40:13 AM
Post by: RetroBones on July 20, 2020, 07:40:13 AM
We're aiming at both versions. You can check our vlog entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpRToDE2YKo
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: zapiy on July 20, 2020, 19:03:29 PM
Post by: zapiy on July 20, 2020, 19:03:29 PM
Interesting development, will be watching this with anticipation.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: RetroBones on July 23, 2020, 08:49:06 AM
Post by: RetroBones on July 23, 2020, 08:49:06 AM
We'd like to announce that Mr. Gary Winnick, former LucasArts art department supervisor on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure, co-creator of Maniac Mansion and Thimbleweed Park, as well as having worked on such iconic games as Rescue on Fractalus!, Defenders of Dynatron City and Star Wars, has decided to join our team!
You can visit his page and see his works for yourself: http://www.garyart.net/
Mr. Winnick will focus on the concepts, as well as creating some image art for VergeWorld project. To have such a game dev legend with us is an honor! Welcome aboard!
You can visit his page and see his works for yourself: http://www.garyart.net/
Mr. Winnick will focus on the concepts, as well as creating some image art for VergeWorld project. To have such a game dev legend with us is an honor! Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 23, 2020, 12:03:15 PM
Post by: TrekMD on July 23, 2020, 12:03:15 PM
Oh, that's awesome! Welcome aboard Mr. Winnick!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on July 23, 2020, 20:02:34 PM
Post by: davyk on July 23, 2020, 20:02:34 PM
There's a very impressive looking port of arcade Shinobi in progress for Megadrive. YT video available.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 02, 2020, 18:51:29 PM
Post by: TrekMD on August 02, 2020, 18:51:29 PM
There are still many good & cheap Sega Genesis games you can still find today. In this video, John Hancock picks 10 games for the Genesis that are still very affordable and common to find.
https://youtu.be/llAYHSpSmzw
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: RetroBones on November 02, 2020, 09:28:45 AM
Post by: RetroBones on November 02, 2020, 09:28:45 AM
Hi there everyone! Just want to leave it here - the free demo of our upcoming Genesis game, VergeWorld, is available to download from our website: www.retrobones.com (http://www.retrobones.com)
Here's the video from the first level: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYghqbkEjZY&t=2s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYghqbkEjZY&t=2s)
Here's the video from the first level: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYghqbkEjZY&t=2s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYghqbkEjZY&t=2s)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on November 02, 2020, 12:15:47 PM
Post by: TrekMD on November 02, 2020, 12:15:47 PM
Looks cool.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on December 27, 2020, 17:04:14 PM
Post by: TrekMD on December 27, 2020, 17:04:14 PM
Learned something interesting today...
And then someone from Forced Feedback Classic Game Reviews posted this: You can use a Game Genie to play MD titles on the Model 1 and Model 2 Genesis consoles.
Interesting. So, is the reverse true?
https://youtu.be/22_fOTAjA60
And then someone from Forced Feedback Classic Game Reviews posted this: You can use a Game Genie to play MD titles on the Model 1 and Model 2 Genesis consoles.
Interesting. So, is the reverse true?
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on December 28, 2020, 17:33:03 PM
Post by: onthinice on December 28, 2020, 17:33:03 PM
That is cool. Finally found a reason to own a Genesis 3.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on December 28, 2020, 18:24:03 PM
Post by: TrekMD on December 28, 2020, 18:24:03 PM
Or get a Game Genie and you can still play the games on the Gen 1 or 2. ;)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on December 30, 2020, 14:02:22 PM
Post by: onthinice on December 30, 2020, 14:02:22 PM
Good thinking. I have used a Game Genie for other consoles and recommend them but never tried one for any of the Sega Machines.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on December 30, 2020, 18:53:20 PM
Post by: TrekMD on December 30, 2020, 18:53:20 PM
I have one for the Genesis. I may give this a try.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 11, 2021, 04:01:16 AM
Post by: TrekMD on January 11, 2021, 04:01:16 AM
Here's another video by John Hancock looking at Capcom games for the Genesis...
https://youtu.be/9xWUVXK6FP8
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on January 11, 2021, 15:27:21 PM
Post by: onthinice on January 11, 2021, 15:27:21 PM
Always considered my self a Sega Genesis fan but I have only played the a couple of those games. lol. All are nice looking.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 17, 2021, 18:20:06 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 17, 2021, 18:20:06 PM
Here's another video from John Hancock where he's looking at the games by Tradewest for the Genesis and ranking them. Tradewest Published 7 Games for the Sega Genesis as well as a finished yet unreleased game. Has anyone played any of these?
https://youtu.be/KH9k6BvmtXw
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on January 19, 2021, 23:02:06 PM
Post by: davyk on January 19, 2021, 23:02:06 PM
I have Battletoads for Megadrive. It looks better than the NES game obviously but it feels slightly less polished in its presentation. Plays great though. The difficulty feels toned down though that is no bad thing. I was able to get to level 7 on NES but that was quite a few years ago now!!!!
It says the "Asian version" on the box. Not sure if that is significant.
It says the "Asian version" on the box. Not sure if that is significant.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 20, 2021, 00:20:07 AM
Post by: TrekMD on January 20, 2021, 00:20:07 AM
Hmm, I wonder if it being an Asian version makes the game different in any way.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on January 23, 2021, 04:43:38 AM
Post by: onthinice on January 23, 2021, 04:43:38 AM
I have played a few of the Genesis games. Double Dragon V is bad. Mostly played the Nintendo versions of these games. I really like Indy Heat. Did not know about the Sega Genesis release. That is cool.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 23, 2021, 04:54:04 AM
Post by: TrekMD on January 23, 2021, 04:54:04 AM
Double Dragon V is bad no matter what system you play it on. I have the Jaguar version is just as bad.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 24, 2021, 23:42:45 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 24, 2021, 23:42:45 PM
There were 9 different John Madden Football Games released on the Sega Genesis. In this video, John takes a look at each of these releases, show the physical boxed copy of each, and rank each one. Do you remember playing any of these? What is your favorite?
https://youtu.be/P0bwKl9aS5A
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on January 25, 2021, 05:05:21 AM
Post by: onthinice on January 25, 2021, 05:05:21 AM
Really good video. We did rent the Madden '93 Championship version. It is probably the best version for the Sega Genesis. Myself and another friend used to take turns buying Madden each year. I first bought "92, then he bought '93, then I bought '94 and he bought '95. The series had changed in my opinion and after that we moved on to different games.
I like Madden '94 the best. Still recall buying Madden '98 which had the two new expansion teams Panthers and Jaguars. It was cool for that reason. Kind of a fitting end to Madden on the Genesis.
Funny thing at the time. Folks were lining up to buy the Playstation version of Madden '98 and maybe even the Saturn version as well when it went on sale but the poor Genny had a full display with no waiting. Hahaha! Good times!
I like Madden '94 the best. Still recall buying Madden '98 which had the two new expansion teams Panthers and Jaguars. It was cool for that reason. Kind of a fitting end to Madden on the Genesis.
Funny thing at the time. Folks were lining up to buy the Playstation version of Madden '98 and maybe even the Saturn version as well when it went on sale but the poor Genny had a full display with no waiting. Hahaha! Good times!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on January 31, 2021, 19:04:55 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 31, 2021, 19:04:55 PM
Takara published 6 Games for the Sega Genesis. In the video below, John Hancock looks at all 6 games and he ranks them. How would you rank these games? Have you played any of these?
https://youtu.be/NCWqLIyfOB0
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 08, 2021, 01:55:19 AM
Post by: TrekMD on February 08, 2021, 01:55:19 AM
John Hancock is back, this time ranking games published by Mindscape for the Genesis. Check it out...
https://youtu.be/Pe0agHSg-_o
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on February 14, 2021, 23:44:44 PM
Post by: onthinice on February 14, 2021, 23:44:44 PM
Mindscape used to make good games for the Commodore C64 so surprising that these ports for the Genesis were so bad. I agree Outlander is really good.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 15, 2021, 02:59:28 AM
Post by: TrekMD on February 15, 2021, 02:59:28 AM
Accolade published 11 Games for the Sega Genesis under the Ballistic label. Here is a video by John Hancock looking at these games...
https://youtu.be/qAnhWGbj1xY
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on February 22, 2021, 16:26:57 PM
Post by: onthinice on February 22, 2021, 16:26:57 PM
LOL. I bought Mike Ditka Football new and it is an awful game. The box design was probably the only redeeming feature. Star Control was another title that I bought new. The game definitely has a lot to offer.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on February 28, 2021, 19:49:45 PM
Post by: TrekMD on February 28, 2021, 19:49:45 PM
Data East published 10 Games for the Sega Genesis & Mega Drive. On this video John Hancock ranks these games. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/2aPIsxn7mQM
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on March 07, 2021, 16:45:24 PM
Post by: onthinice on March 07, 2021, 16:45:24 PM
lol. I have only played Two Crude Dudes so not familiar with many of these titles. Seems like fair ranks for each game.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 07, 2021, 18:36:47 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 07, 2021, 18:36:47 PM
And John keeps at it. Here is another video looking at the seven games Treco made for the Genesis...
https://youtu.be/txzoHiy774Q
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2021, 14:35:13 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 22, 2021, 14:35:13 PM
Sage's Creation published 5 Games for the Sega Genesis and a few are fairly obscure. Here is a video of the games by John Hancock...
https://youtu.be/eCeywdc9LwY
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on March 28, 2021, 18:53:11 PM
Post by: onthinice on March 28, 2021, 18:53:11 PM
As always very informative and entertaining video. But I do not remember any of those games. lol
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on April 04, 2021, 20:11:23 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 04, 2021, 20:11:23 PM
DreamWorks published 6 Games for the Sega Genesis with a mix of well known and obscure. Have you played any of these? Here is another video by John Hancock looking at this company's games...
https://youtu.be/eNKMh4ygMUA
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Sanddancer on April 12, 2021, 22:31:21 PM
Post by: Sanddancer on April 12, 2021, 22:31:21 PM
Played wings of wot, its call Gynoug over here decent shooter, never heard of the rest lol.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on April 12, 2021, 23:28:42 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 12, 2021, 23:28:42 PM
LOL I know the feeling!
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on April 18, 2021, 21:25:36 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 18, 2021, 21:25:36 PM
Namco published 12 games for the Sega Genesis in North America. In this video, John Hancock takes a look at these games and ranks them...
https://youtu.be/RVVT6cUSebE
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on May 03, 2021, 23:28:59 PM
Post by: TrekMD on May 03, 2021, 23:28:59 PM
Psygnosis published several Genesis/Mega Drive games as well as had several unreleased games. In this video,
John Hancock takes a look at these games and ranks them.
John Hancock takes a look at these games and ranks them.
https://youtu.be/XmwjfyZJtPA
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on May 10, 2021, 01:23:47 AM
Post by: TrekMD on May 10, 2021, 01:23:47 AM
John Hancock continues his series of ranked games by publisher for the Genesis. Here is his next video looking at games by RazorSoft.
https://youtu.be/7GWhJBRxsss
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on May 16, 2021, 19:30:05 PM
Post by: TrekMD on May 16, 2021, 19:30:05 PM
Kaneko was a small Japanese game company that published 6 Sega Genesis and Mega Drive games. John Hancock looks at their games on this video...
https://youtu.be/HdzU5T_cbnc
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on May 30, 2021, 21:07:47 PM
Post by: TrekMD on May 30, 2021, 21:07:47 PM
Here is another video by John Hancock, this time ranking titles for the Genesis/MD made by Micronet. Does anyone have any of these games?
https://youtu.be/cvqcEh2JY8c
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on June 02, 2021, 14:33:01 PM
Post by: davyk on June 02, 2021, 14:33:01 PM
Have ordered the Darius Extra cart for Megadrive. Will report back whenever it turns up. :)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on June 02, 2021, 15:26:30 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on June 02, 2021, 15:26:30 PM
I've always liked Darius games. Pretty cool they made a new Megadrive cart. Looking forward to your thoughts. :)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on June 02, 2021, 15:45:59 PM
Post by: davyk on June 02, 2021, 15:45:59 PM
It's a cart release of the unreleased game that is on the MD mini. It was polished and completed by M2 who really know how to do ports properly. I didn't want to get a mini just for that game so this is a great opportunity to play it and add another nice cart to my MD collection. :)
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: onthinice on June 04, 2021, 17:41:58 PM
Post by: onthinice on June 04, 2021, 17:41:58 PM
I have Warrior of Rome II and used to own the first Warrior of Rome. I agree the first game is less polished. Never played any of the other titles.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 04, 2021, 22:48:43 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 04, 2021, 22:48:43 PM
I have Raiden Trad and I have really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 06, 2021, 23:52:51 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 06, 2021, 23:52:51 PM
Here is another video by John Hancock, this time looking at the 11 games made by Sony Imagesoft for the system.
https://youtu.be/aS_kyZoraYE
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: davyk on June 07, 2021, 09:46:07 AM
Post by: davyk on June 07, 2021, 09:46:07 AM
Quote from: TrekMD on June 04, 2021, 22:48:43 PM
I have Raiden Trad and I have really enjoyed it.
Have that too. Not sure how I came across it. It's cart only and I tend not to buy unboxed games. It's quite a nice port. When I switch my Megadrive region switch to JP I get a Japanese title screen. There are quite a few early cartridges like that. :)
Other MD shmups I have: TF3, Twin Hawk, Hellfire, Musha (repro), Space Invaders '91, Zero Wing. All very solid games.
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 08, 2021, 00:53:56 AM
Post by: TrekMD on June 08, 2021, 00:53:56 AM
I have some of those titles you listed. Has anyone seen any of these new games?
https://youtu.be/qAP5B1SCnfA
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 14, 2021, 02:45:49 AM
Post by: TrekMD on June 14, 2021, 02:45:49 AM
Playmates Interactive Entertainment Inc published 5 games for the Sega Genesis. John ranks them on this video.
https://youtu.be/KoGnOFR1YCw
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on June 20, 2021, 22:27:40 PM
Post by: TrekMD on June 20, 2021, 22:27:40 PM
John Hancock continues his videos ranking games for the Genesis from various companies. This time he is ranking the five games by Black Pearl Software. I do own one of these games, seaQuest DSV. As a fan of the series, I had to have it even if the game is just OK. Check out the video...
https://youtu.be/op5LjeTLdwQ
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 06, 2021, 02:11:02 AM
Post by: TrekMD on July 06, 2021, 02:11:02 AM
John looks at the 18 games made by Accolade for the Genesis/MD and ranks them. Looks like most of these games are rather weak. Check it out...
https://youtu.be/UhMXxhu8zTQ
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 11, 2021, 20:51:34 PM
Post by: TrekMD on July 11, 2021, 20:51:34 PM
Tengen published 24 games for the Sega Genesis/MD and, on this video, John Hancock ranks these games for the system... I only have a few of these titles.
https://youtu.be/v-ZCtktcRUM
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 18, 2021, 20:50:42 PM
Post by: TrekMD on July 18, 2021, 20:50:42 PM
Hmm, I'm surprised no one has made comments on the last few videos, particularly with Tengen games. Hopefully this one inspires some posts. Here is a video by John looking at the 28 games Acclaim published for the Genesis/MD. This is another publisher with lots of games! Check it out...
https://youtu.be/1ndvcd7HROA
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on July 25, 2021, 23:51:57 PM
Post by: TrekMD on July 25, 2021, 23:51:57 PM
U.S. Gold published 14 games for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive, all of which are ranked by John on this video. I don't have any of these for my Genesis, so I can't say anything about any of the games myself. The Hulk one looks cool.
https://youtu.be/hclNGK_cqWA
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 01, 2021, 22:22:32 PM
Post by: TrekMD on August 01, 2021, 22:22:32 PM
Did you know Virgin Interactive released 22 games for the Genesis/MD? I didn't realize they had released so many! On this video, John Hancock ranks all of these games. I have Cannon Fodder but on the Jaguar, not on the Genesis. For the Genesis I do have Cuck Rock, Chuck Rock II, and Robocop vs Terminator for this list.
https://youtu.be/S0JqpVUxYGU
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 09, 2021, 00:15:41 AM
Post by: TrekMD on August 09, 2021, 00:15:41 AM
Electronics Arts published a lot of games for the Genesis/MD. On this video John ranks the 27 releases from 1990 to 1991...
https://youtu.be/p4Zu9_MU3fo
Title: Re: The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread
Post by: TrekMD on August 22, 2021, 20:28:02 PM
Post by: TrekMD on August 22, 2021, 20:28:02 PM
Electronic Arts published 18 games for the Sega Genesis in 1993 and some of its best. John Hancock ranks them on this video.
I do have several of these titles! I have General Chaos (even autographed by Brian Colin), Haunting Polterguy, Desert Strike, and Jungle Strike.
I do have several of these titles! I have General Chaos (even autographed by Brian Colin), Haunting Polterguy, Desert Strike, and Jungle Strike.
https://youtu.be/Nz_IGDf8whs