atarilovesyou Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I usually am game for free stuff, but I don't want to end up with too many systems outside of my original gaming era...I added an SNES for a few choice titles, and could already feel me slipping deeper into the rabbit hole! And now I can get a 2nd edition Genesis with some nice six button pads...but, there's really only a few games I really thought the system did well. Here's a few: Alladin Earthworm Jim Super Street Fighter II (better than SNES, with the six button pad) Desert Strike series Gunstar Heroes Sonic Series (not a huge fan, but they were great games) NHL Hockey and Madden series (up to about 95 or so) ...other than that, I found the SNES did most of the other ports better. I'm kinda kicking myself for not grabbing a TurboDuo recently, and that system had a lot of great games that were close enough to NES, just with much better graphics. But the Genesis never really did anything extremely well, IMO. If you feel like it, please put down a few choice titles that you liked for the system (maybe some great arcade shooters?....and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The Genesis had way more arcade conversions than the SNES.. so there's that. Like shoot 'em ups? I think arguably the Genesis is the superior platform for those as well. For random suggestions, um.. I'll toss out Mega Turrican, MUSHA, Lightening Force/Thunder Force IV, Sub Terrania (not for everyone, but I dig it), Streets of Rage 2, X-Men 2: Clone Wars (great with two players), TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist, Contra Hard Corps, Castlevania Bloodlines, Dynamite Headdy.. and the list goes on, and on, and on, and.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb0204 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 honestly as much as I like my genny there art many games to list. but here some of my favs Super off road beavis and butthead (WAY better than the snes version) race drivin' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1DFK0hw_s0 - nuff said) dick tracy (totally different from the nes version) virtua racing and of course the desert strike series I mostly play my sega cd tho, I have a thing for 90's rail shooters, and the sega cd has PLENTY of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKON Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Wellll since I do not know your gaming preferences...this will only be a shot in the dark. Shooters 1. Thunderforce 3 2. Lightening Force aka Thnderforce 4 3. Twin Cobra 4. Sol Deace 5. Battle Squadron 6. Hellfire 7. Grindstormer 8. Zero Wing 9 Truxton Beat em Ups 1. Streets of Rage 2. Streets of Rage 2 3. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 4. Battletoads 5. Battletoads Double Dragon the Ultimate team Racing / Driving 1. Outrun 2. Road rash 3. Road Rash 2 4. Road Rash 3 5. Super Monaco GP Platformers 1. GODS 2. Zool Sports 1. John Madden Football 2. John Madden Football 2 3. Tommy Lasorda Baseball Misc. 1. Zoom 2. Ultimate Qix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 What Nikon just said. I'd add Splatterhouse II to Beat em Ups and Wonder Boy in Monster World plus Ristar to platformers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Starfire Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Road Rash series. Bio Hazzard Battle. De-Cap Attack. Dragon's Fury and Dragon's Revenge. Arrow flash. Insector X. Pacmania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 my favorites: RISTAR TOEJAM & EARL FATAL LABYRINTH 4-player: Mega Bomberman Micro Machines oh and you should play Eternal Champions, just for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazing Lazers Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Don't forget Vectorman 1 & 2! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotwo Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I can't praise Dynamite Headdy enough. Gotta' love that game for the tremendous amount of platforming mechanics it hurls at you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6d6xlX7yCw&t=13m50s Other than that I'd say Ranger X and Animaniacs are pretty solid games too. Oh, and if you like top down adventure games, I'd definitely say you need to try Story of Thor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H40274WHGhI and Soleil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq7fDSYeM84&t=6m06s I also see no mention of the Adventures of Batman and Robin. Completely different from the SNES game, this is a pretty technically impressive Run'n Gun/ Beat 'em Up game with plenty of perspective raster effects, software based rotation etc. It also has a very distinct Jesper Kyd soundtrack (same guy who did the music for Subterrania, Red Zone and A.M.O.K.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjcwQ8uvdMA&t=3m42s Edited March 14, 2014 by robotwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Robocop Vs. Terminator, Starflight (Great open world Space RPG), Outrun 2019, Streets of Rage series, Golden Axe series, Phantasy Star series (If you like RPGs), Road Rash series, Virtua Racing,Thunder Force III and IV, Street Racer, TechnoClash. I don't know your taste in games though so most of these are just guesses... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I was writing a series on my favorite Genesis games for my occasionally updated blog, Kiblitzing. Maybe you ought to give that a look! http://kiblitzing.blogspot.com But yeah, Genesis systems are relatively cheap (although starting to rise in price) and the software selection is strong, although maybe not quite as strong as the Super NES. No reason not to take the plunge unless you don't have much space or money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I like all the Mickey Mouse games on Genesis. http://youtu.be/OGOQdLQwrhg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'll add: Mutant League Football Mutant League Hockey Pigskin Footbrawl All good fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Shooters: Gleylancer MUSHA Panorama Cotton Phelios Trouble Shooter Vintage / Battle Mania Daiginjou Twinkle Tale Undead Line Action/Platformers: Aladdin Dynamite Headdy Kid Chameleon McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure Misadventures of Flink Pulseman Revenge of Shinobi Ristar Rocket Knight Adventures (& most of Konami's games, really) Shinobi 3 Tinhead X-Men 2: Clone Wars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Gaiares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Of all the systems, the Genesis is one that easy to emulate and play on Mac, PC, and Android. If you're trying to decide to buy the hardware, see if you like it via emulation first. The ROMs can be easily downloaded on Archive.org, just search for "TOSEC Genesis." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I agree with the suggestion to use emulation for a little "try before you buy". The Genesis is an easy to buy system with a lot of good games - but there's also plenty of cruddy games too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaWarrior Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 No one said "Super Hang On" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 No one said "Super Hang On" Man.. The Genesis version is kind of.. crappy. But that's just my thought about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Lots of great games as stated (especially shooters), and for some reason the Genny game prices haven't been pumped up like Nintendo yet... Apparently self-evident, but I'll mention it anyway:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 & 3, and Sonic CD if you find the CD add-on. Also, you can play Master System games with an adapter, and you'll be able to check out the 32X games with another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 ...and the console looks badass. As far as I understood it, you have your hands on a model 2. Granted, the model 1 is even more badass, but one can't have everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Wait, someone offered you a free Genesis... and you're having a tough time deciding whether or not you want it?! You're blinking nuts! Man, I'd take a game.com if someone just gave it to me. (As long as I didn't have to play it.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks for all the suggestions, guys...I knew I forgot some gems from back in the day. Yes, this console would be close to free, but only if I don't resell it later , as it's coming from a good friend. My issue is space. My retro consoles were set to three, but now with my 16-bitters and my decision to keep my PS2 (for backwards compatibility whenever I jones the PS games), I'm almost afraid I'm going down the road to getting a lot more games. My secret weapon against that will be multicarts!...but I don't wanna drop a hundred bucks on a multicart when there are fewer games to choose from amidst the crap. I've decided to take it, anyway!...thanks again, feel free to add any that aren't here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 You're best off keeping it. I've seen thrift stores selling them at high prices. There's also the Phantasy Star series (II through IV) if you're an RPG guy. There's also Beyond Oasis which is like Zelda. Other games that haven't been mentioned: Comix Zone and Zombies Ate My Neighbors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGQuarterly Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Wow. The Genesis is an awesome console that doesn't really require convincing to get in to, like some of the more obscure machines. Definitely one of my all-time favs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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