Pixelboy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Honorable mention: Mega man for Game Gear. A game published by US Gold that's actually worse than it's Gameboy counterparts. What's more, this is on a platform that is marginally better than the NES. Indeed. The graphics and controls weren't bad, but the programmers didn't really understand Mega Man: Bouncing power capsules? Quick Man's level used as a Wily level? WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 How did Tempest 3000 compare to 2000? (Just curious, I've never played it or even seen footage.) Not surprising that you haven't played it. It was a Nuon exclusive, I think. I haven't played it either, but did find some videos on YouTube... standard resolution or something.. they're all blurry... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxLdCBJVTNQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 How did Tempest 3000 compare to 2000? (Just curious, I've never played it or even seen footage.) Not surprising that you haven't played it. It was a Nuon exclusive, I think. I haven't played it either, but did find some videos on YouTube... standard resolution or something.. they're all blurry... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxLdCBJVTNQ Yes, it was exclusive to NUON. I guess you could say it was going for more of a natural look, less pixelated? But the result is a blurry, low resolution, smeared mess. Low framerate, too. Totally skippable. I guess NUON was more powerful than Jaguar in a few specific ways, but there wasn't much software around that could prove it. Stick with Tempest 2000 on Jaguar (or DOS or Saturn in a pinch), Tempest X on Playstation, TxK on Vita/PSTV, and the upcoming Tempest 4000 on Xbone, PS4, PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Nope. Mayan Adventure was a snooze. I kinda liked it. But then again it was on a Jaguar where there wasn't much else to like... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 MULE- There is a pretty faithful port on iOS with modern graphics, but still doesn't quite match the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 The consensus is that the NES ports of Contra and Double Dragon 2 are superior to the arcade. I've personally never played arcade Contra and I barely played arcade DD2 as a kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 The consensus is that the NES ports of Contra and Double Dragon 2 are superior to the arcade. I've personally never played arcade Contra and I barely played arcade DD2 as a kid. Dunno about Double Dragon 2, but the arcade version of Contra is quite good. The NES version is quite a technical feat, considering how close it is, but "better than the arcade" it is not. I'm basing all this on the Xbox 360 release of the arcade version, btw. I haven't actually played or even seen a Contra machine, which I understand to be not super popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for NES, and then playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for DOS or Amiga never fails to elicit a reaction to the effect of "Dafuq happened here?" (Speaking of janky DOS ports: Street Fighter. Holy god. I still had fun with it as a kid, though. ) Choplifter is probably a matter of opinion, but I don't find the Coleco or Atari 7800 versions better than the Atari 5200 version (or the Apple original). The digital controls of the Coleco and 7800 versions are a bit herky-jerky for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Dunno about Double Dragon 2, but the arcade version of Contra is quite good. The NES version is quite a technical feat, considering how close it is, but "better than the arcade" it is not. Way better than the arcade. Up up down down left right left right B A start. Can't do that in the arcade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Way better than the arcade. Up up down down left right left right B A start. Can't do that in the arcade. No but I can keep pumping in more quarters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 EVERY SINGLE ODYSSEY 2 GAME remade on any Atari system or PC. Also O2 Turtles is better than arcade Turtles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 EVERY SINGLE ODYSSEY 2 GAME remade on any Atari system or PC. Also O2 Turtles is better than arcade Turtles. Wow, that's a strong opinion. What are some examples? I know there are some amateur homebrews of Pickaxe Pete and KC Munchkin, but do they really count? Are there others? I want to know because I love some of the old Odyssey 2 games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) The Flashback: The Quest for Identity remake on PS3 was horrible compared to the original. also - the Sony Playstation version of Return Fire is inferior in every way to the 3DO version, which came out first. Edited July 6, 2018 by John Stamos Mullet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for NES, and then playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for DOS or Amiga never fails to elicit a reaction to the effect of "Dafuq happened here?" (Speaking of janky DOS ports: Street Fighter. Holy god. I still had fun with it as a kid, though. ) Choplifter is probably a matter of opinion, but I don't find the Coleco or Atari 7800 versions better than the Atari 5200 version (or the Apple original). The digital controls of the Coleco and 7800 versions are a bit herky-jerky for my taste. The Sega Master System version of Choplifter, which was out a full year before the 7800 version, is the best home version there is, hands down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Might be a matter of opinion, but Asteroids on the 2600 is better than on the 8-bit/5200. At best it's a tie, which it really shouldn't be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Wow, that's a strong opinion. What are some examples? I know there are some amateur homebrews of Pickaxe Pete and KC Munchkin, but do they really count? Are there others? I want to know because I love some of the old Odyssey 2 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Well, there are attempts on the 2600 at UFO, Pick Axe Pete, KC Munchkin,and Killer Bees and while I appreciate the efforts, all pale in comparison to the originals. There is also a Smithereens like game called defend your castle for the 2600 I find less enjoyable than the more simple original. PC versions of Quest for the Rings and Attack of the Timelord disappointed as well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 And of course even Atari 7800 KC Munchkin isn't as fun as the original... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Oh and even the Amiga version of Killer Bees had control and fun factor issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I can find the others, but ... PC versions of Quest for the Rings and Attack of the Timelord disappointed as well... Got links to these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I can find the others, but ... Got links to these? The broken link to "Revenge of the Timelord" can be found here. http://www.the-nextlevel.com/odyssey2/media/downloads.php Probably not worth your time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I know it doesn't necessarily follow the rules, and it's more personal preference than anything, but I like Mario Bros on the 7800 better than Mario Bros on the NES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 For Quest, Dropbox link on comments .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I know it doesn't necessarily follow the rules, and it's more personal preference than anything, but I like Mario Bros on the 7800 better than Mario Bros on the NES. I think the 5200 version is the best of the American versions, hate the 7800 sounds and graphic changes. But yes, the original NES version is weak too. However,Mario Brothers Classic Serie on Famicom blows away every other version of Mario Bros. ever made, including the vertical scrolling crappo on the more advanced Game Boy Advance... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Actually I correct myself. The Atari XE only version of Mario Bros. is the best American version and if you consider the NES more advanced than the XE, well it's clearly better. While I appreciate the funky level designs of Qbert 3 on the SNES, it's a real step down from the original Qbert and the better earlier home variations, including NES.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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