Game Comparison Thread

[Bobinator]

Allow me to start things off, then, if nobody minds. I'll pick Earthworm Jim, because I like Earthworm Jim.

SNES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KA9S91A66k

Genesis/Megadrive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GkfQMBNNmw

For me, I gotta say the Genesis version wins. This version has a level the SNES version doesn't, and I personally prefer the Genesis's soundtrack. On the other hand, I think the palette is a little less washed out on the SNES version. Great games either way, though.

EDIT: Since Vyo asked, I might as well put up some of the other versions.

Sega CD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_juk3remsc

Aw, yeah, this is what I'm talking about. More colors, bigger levels, a brand new level exclusive to this version, and a CD soundtrack.

Game Boy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRhxY9CVjfo

...It's not the worst Game Boy port I've ever seen, but... yeah, this version isn't going to win. The controls are the worst part, since the B button both whips AND shoots. Still kicks the crap out of the GBA version.

Game Boy Advance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxxL36rQT7g

MEIN GOTT IN HIMMEL NEIN

[Vyothric]

Who cares if it's fair or not? I just want to see the differences of all the different versions of things. There's no point just covering some versions 

[TrekMD]

Allow me to start things off, then, if nobody minds. I'll pick Earthworm Jim, because I like Earthworm Jim.

SNES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KA9S91A66k

Genesis/Megadrive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GkfQMBNNmw

For me, I gotta say the Genesis version wins. This version has a level the SNES version doesn't, and I personally prefer the Genesis's soundtrack. On the other hand, I think the palette is a little less washed out on the SNES version. Great games either way, though.

I would put up the Sega CD version, but that version is so much better that it wouldn't be remotely fair.

Maybe this should be on a separate thread from this one? 

[TL]

I just spilt this off as it had nothing to do with 7800 vs. NES

[Bobinator]

I just spilt this off as it had nothing to do with 7800 vs. NES

Sorry, I just got interested in Vyo's idea. Mind renaming the thread? Something like '16-Bit Wars' should work.

[TL]

I just spilt this off as it had nothing to do with 7800 vs. NES

Sorry, I just got interested in Vyo's idea. Mind renaming the thread? Something like '16-Bit Wars' should work.

16-bit wars only works if you just post 16-bit versions 

[onthinice]

Always wished for a 32X version of this game. I have played the Mega Drive/Sega CD version and agree it is very good.

[Rogue Trooper]

Going purely off memory here (never a good thing in my case)...MD version was the host development platform for EWJ, with SNES version written alongside?.

There was 'talk' of a 32X version, but having seen the PS1 version, even had it come out, would'nt have expected much other than sharper resolution, more colours, clearer speech samples etc.

[Rogue Trooper]

Whilst 'here': I'd love to see a MD VS PC Engine thread or done on this 1. A few Sega games on PC Engine as it was, plus seem to remember things like Rastan 2 having better use of colour on PC Engine, where as MD had it's own strengths.

Could offer up  mix of Coin-Op conversions and original games between the 2:Out Run, Afterburner, SF2, Rastan 2, Fantasy Zone, Space Harrier, Devil Crash etc.

[TrekMD]

Between the SNES and MD, I'm voting for the MD version.  I like the colors better and the sound is better as well.  I also noticed that Jim flickered on the SNES version and I did not see that on the MD version.

[Shadowrunner]

I like the Gameboy version the best   

Okay seriously the Sega CD version obviously looks the best but after that the MD would be second.

[TL]

Mega CD version wins for me, shame the Jaguar version was never released as I bet that would have looked great.

[dougtitchmarsh]

Going with the crowd on this one, Megadrive is better than the SNES version although I did think the sound on the SNES version was a bit fuller. Having never played the game it looks like I have been missing out.

[Flukesy]

I liked the SNES version but I felt the Mega Drive version was more playable strangely