+adamchevy #1 Posted February 13, 2014 I am getting back into collecting nes games, and I would like to know what games Atariage members think are most impressive? When I say impressive I mean gameplay or uniqueness. I would post this on Nintendo age, but I don't belong to Nintendo age. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gemintronic #2 Posted February 13, 2014 Games that were impressive were seldom gameplay wins for me (and vice versa). I'll list a few of my favorites: Solomon's Key Bionic Commando Ultima III Super Pitfall Dragon Quest III Crystalis Zelda II 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Dart #3 Posted February 13, 2014 Lickle / Little Samson for sure. Super Mario Bros 3 Kirby's Adventure Gimmick / Mr Gimmick Crisis Force Galaxy 5000 Mighty Final Fight I think these are all "later" titles. Shows what devs can do when a system isn't killed off. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+adamchevy #4 Posted February 13, 2014 I have tried to find a copy of Little Samson and its difficult to want to pay 700+ for an nes game. But I have been playing it on an emulator and its a lot of fun and challenging. Crisis Force has also been fun to play but impossible to find in cart form. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Dart #5 Posted February 13, 2014 I have tried to find a copy of Little Samson and its difficult to want to pay 700+ for an nes game. But I have been playing it on an emulator and its a lot of fun and challenging. Crisis Force has also been fun to play but impossible to find in cart form. Get an Everdrive, or reproductions. Only an idiot would pay 700 for an NES game. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+adamchevy #6 Posted February 13, 2014 Games that were impressive were seldom gameplay wins for me (and vice versa). I'll list a few of my favorites: Solomon's Key Bionic Commando Ultima III Super Pitfall Dragon Quest III Crystalis Zelda II Solomons Key Looks very unique and gameplay awesome! Definnetly hunting this one down. Reminds me of dig dug in reverse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Dart #7 Posted February 13, 2014 Solomons Key Looks very unique and gameplay awesome! Definnetly hunting this one down. Reminds me of dig dug in reverse. There's a sequel named Fire & Ice. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+GoldenWheels #8 Posted February 13, 2014 I have tried to find a copy of Little Samson and its difficult to want to pay 700+ for an nes game. But I have been playing it on an emulator and its a lot of fun and challenging. Crisis Force has also been fun to play but impossible to find in cart form. Along the same lines (though not as cost prohibitive), Gun Nac is a great NES shooter where I am very impressed with how much it does and how smoothly it does it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JadeETC #9 Posted February 13, 2014 Bio Force Ape. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+adamchevy #10 Posted February 13, 2014 Bio Force Ape.Unreleased proto type that looks pretty weird . But from the reviews I read after my Google search it sounds like a pretty fun game. Sounds more like hype than awesome gameplay . I did find a reproduction cart on eBay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiLic0ne t0aD #11 Posted February 13, 2014 I'd recommend the NES Powerpak. I don't have one yet.. But it's on its way.. Every NES game you want on real hardware. My current favorite game is Rc Pro Am Racing II that I just picked up.. Pretty rare (and pricey) game but I love driving games. Can't go wrong with Zelda 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gemintronic #12 Posted February 13, 2014 I'd recommend the NES Powerpak. I don't have one yet.. But it's on its way.. Every NES game you want on real hardware. My current favorite game is Rc Pro Am Racing II that I just picked up.. Pretty rare (and pricey) game but I love driving games. Can't go wrong with Zelda Any reason to recommend it over the NES EverDrive? http://www.stoneagegamer.com/everdrive-n8-nes-bo.html EverdDrive-N8 Features: NES, Famicom, and Twin Famicom systems are supported.* Many NES/FC clones supported as well. Cart supports NES and FDS ROM images. Automatic disk side swap for FDS. Expansion audio.** Game Genie cheat code support. Automatically backs-up saves to microSD card. There is no need to push reset before shutting down the system.† Mapper support can be extended via software updates. As easy as loading new mappers files on microSD card. FAT / FAT16 / FAT32 file system formats are supported. Supports SD (SD & SDHC) cards up to 32GB. Quick loading of game files (approx. 4-8 seconds). 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+adamchevy #13 Posted February 13, 2014 I'd recommend the NES Powerpak. I don't have one yet.. But it's on its way.. Every NES game you want on real hardware. My current favorite game is Rc Pro Am Racing II that I just picked up.. Pretty rare (and pricey) game but I love driving games. Can't go wrong with Zelda Yeah rc pro am 2 goes for 65.00 on eBay. Is it much better than number 1? I don't have either so I can't say, but rc pro am 1 goes for under 10.00. That ever drive cart sounds like the way to go. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gemintronic #14 Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah rc pro am 2 goes for 65.00 on eBay. Is it much better than number 1? I don't have either so I can't say, but rc pro am 1 goes for under 10.00. I've only played II casually. Not remarkable. If you want a better R.C. Pro Am experience I'd get the Genesis version. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CGQuarterly #15 Posted February 13, 2014 Have to second (or third) Solomon's Key. One of the hidden gems of the system. I'll also add Shatterhand, which has awesome gameplay, and awesome graphics and music to match. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdurso224 #16 Posted February 13, 2014 Get an Everdrive, or reproductions. Only an idiot would pay 700 for an NES game. Well.....How about $699 and lower! Anthony... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdurso224 #17 Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah rc pro am 2 goes for 65.00 on eBay. Is it much better than number 1? I don't have either so I can't say, but rc pro am 1 goes for under 10.00. That ever drive cart sounds like the way to go. Yeah, I have RC Pro Am 2 for the NES and I agree how good the game is and how its better than number 1. Played that game for hours last week! Anthony... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdurso224 #18 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) I have tried to find a copy of Little Samson and its difficult to want to pay 700+ for an nes game. But I have been playing it on an emulator and its a lot of fun and challenging. Crisis Force has also been fun to play but impossible to find in cart form. Some one had a official copy on ebay for $550 bucks and that went pretty quick a few days ago! Also someone has one and selling it for $599 with buy it now! Anthony... Edited February 14, 2014 by fdurso224 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiLic0ne t0aD #19 Posted February 14, 2014 No reason for recommending one sd cart over another, just suggesting to get one in general.. Whatever company you choose is up to you but that Everdrive looks better on specs and price. I'll be ordering one whenever they're available again. As far as Rc pro Am... Rc 2 blows the first one out of the water but they're both great games. I got mine for $41 bucks shipped but the label isn't the best.. I'll just get a reproduction label if available. There's way better deals out there on eBay than $65 but you have to be patient. It's worth about $45-50 tops IMHO. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+save2600 #20 Posted February 14, 2014 The most impressive NES game to me is the one that works the first time you plug it in! When mantiquing, so sick and tired of running into Muggles that talk about having to blow "into the game" in order to get it to work. <sigh> Okay, on a serious note - some games BITD that were "impressive" include: Super Mario 2 - when this first came out, WOW! SMB 3 Contra Gradius Tetris or Tengen Tetris - especially in two player mode Dr. Mario (extremely fun little game) R.C. Pro Am 1 or 2 - whichever Micro Machines Final Fantasy - another WOW game Spelunker Bionic Commando Commando ...and that old western game from Capcom ...I know I'm missing a few others, but these still stand out to me. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Usotsuki #21 Posted February 14, 2014 $600? $700? Well, you know what they say about a fool and his money... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+asponge #22 Posted February 14, 2014 ...and that old western game from Capcom Are you thinking of Gun.Smoke? That's a good one. I'd also like to add Blaster Master and Cobra Triangle; two of my favorites. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eltigro #23 Posted February 14, 2014 Blaster Master 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory DG #24 Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Super C. Probably my favorite NES game ever. Oh, and Pin-Bot. Pretty amazing game too! Edited February 14, 2014 by Gregory DG 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdurso224 #25 Posted February 14, 2014 Hi guys, Most impressive game for the NES.......Battletoads!!!!! No doubt about it! Anthony... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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