Author Topic: Retro Pharoh's thread of Retro Game Challenge (NDS) (Read 4509 times)

demi · « **on:** February 11, 2009, 11:24:17 PM »

Awesome

Positive Touch · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:25:57 PM »

what are the retro games?

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:27:31 PM »

They're clones, really. I did a game called "Cosmic Gate" and it was basically Galaga

... unless there is a game called Cosmic Gate that plays like Galaga out there

Crushed · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:30:29 PM »

No, they're all made up parodies/clones of 8-bit games.

demi · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:31:35 PM »

The Arino guy is like "GO THROUGH TWO WARP GATES, DO YOU KNOW HOW!?" which is cool but you really don't know. But the little kid Arino (in the past) is like read this magazine I got, it's sweet! And as luck would have it, it has cheats and tips on Cosmic Gate, including how to activate warp gates.

Pretty neat.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:33:29 PM »

ok that made sense

demi · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:34:12 PM »

Don't worry I dumbed down the review for you in the first post

Crushed · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:35:27 PM »

It's a game about 1980's gaming. You play as two little Japanese kids playing made-up Famicom games, and you get magazines as the time goes by showing tips and hints and previews and news for upcoming games (which you may get to play later).

There's parodies of platformers and shooters and RPGs, and top-down racing games and sequels that are completely different from the original game.

demi · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:37:36 PM »

"What if we made a game like Chameleon Kid that didnt suck balls"

cool breeze · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:46:25 PM »

what do the fake magazines here mock? EGM and stuff? I have the import and enjoyed it well enough, but I missed out of all the mock magazine stuff.

y2kev · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:46:49 PM »

There is a magazine called GameFan with the EIC being "Dave H." I just heard that on Giantbomb though, I don't have it yet. Gonna try finding it tomorrow.

demi · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:47:14 PM »

well the first magazine is actually GameFan Magazine - but not the same one that we had, its a different logo and stuff

Positive Touch · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:52:45 PM »

Quote from: Crushed on February 11, 2009, 11:35:27 PM

It's a game about 1980's gaming. You play as two little Japanese kids playing made-up Famicom games, and you get magazines as the time goes by showing tips and hints and previews and news for upcoming games (which you may get to play later).

There's parodies of platformers and shooters and RPGs, and top-down racing games and sequels that are completely different from the original game.

that actually does sound awesome

Bebpo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:53:48 PM »

Better than the Sonic Megacollection?

demi · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:54:30 PM »

the RPG is like one of the last things you unlock, unfortunately

Quote from: Bebpo on February 11, 2009, 11:53:48 PM

Better than the Sonic Megacollection?

I think they compliment each other. Parodies on the go, and classics in high definition. Both have "achievements" (one is story related, one is optional)

cool breeze · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2009, 12:06:04 AM »

the rpg is 2nd to last. The final game you unlock is the Ninja Gaiden clone, which is actually probably the best game. Most of the games are a bit crappy, and at the same time charming, but the Ninja Gaiden, Dragon Quest, and shoot em up game are all awesome. The sequel does look way better and I'm probably going to import that instead of picking up the localized original.

trailer for sequel: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/45445.html

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2009, 12:49:23 AM »

I hope this does well enough for G4 or some other channel to consider picking up the Gamecenter CX/Retro Game Master tv series.

demi · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2009, 01:15:14 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on February 12, 2009, 12:49:23 AM

I hope this does well enough for G4 or some other channel to consider picking up the Gamecenter CX/Retro Game Master tv series.

The instruction booklet on the back says they are bringing it over, but they're like !? which means maybe kinda we'll see

cool breeze · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2009, 01:18:04 AM »

a bunch of episodes have already been subbed by a group named [T-N]

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2009, 01:27:46 AM »

Quote from: demi on February 11, 2009, 11:24:17 PM

Awesome

Glad we agree demi. Show is pretty rad as well.

Bebpo · « **Reply #20 on:** February 12, 2009, 01:33:19 AM »

Quote from: swaggaz on February 12, 2009, 12:06:04 AM

the rpg is 2nd to last. The final game you unlock is the Ninja Gaiden clone, which is actually probably the best game. Most of the games are a bit crappy, and at the same time charming, but the Ninja Gaiden, Dragon Quest, and shoot em up game are all awesome. The sequel does look way better and I'm probably going to import that instead of picking up the localized original.

trailer for sequel: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/45445.html

That trailer is pretty cool. I actually kind of want to get that for the kungfu game. I think that trailer might have sold me on the US version of the first one and if I dig that I'll import the 2nd.

Himu · « **Reply #21 on:** February 12, 2009, 02:22:13 AM »

I want this so bad.

Grecco · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:59:52 AM »

Dave Halverson, Dan Shue and Milky are in this? Heard that on Giantbomb

wanna buy it too.

tiesto · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:26:11 AM »

Definitely picking this up this weekend... also awaiting the sequel to come to America, and I will have to d/l the actual ep's of the show (like the Mighty Bomb Jack one)

demi · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2009, 01:10:37 PM »

Quote from: a slime appears on February 12, 2009, 09:43:34 AM

Ah FUCK, I wanted to make this thread. :'(

I can't read a closed book. You have to tell me these things, man. In a relationship, it's important for both people to be open with each other. Why must you make this harder on both of us.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #25 on:** February 12, 2009, 01:37:19 PM »

Quote from: a slime appears on February 12, 2009, 09:43:34 AM

Ah FUCK, I wanted to make this thread. :'(

Quote from: y2kev on February 11, 2009, 11:46:49 PM
There is a magazine called GameFan with the EIC being "Dave H." I just heard that on Giantbomb though, I don't have it yet. Gonna try finding it tomorrow.
GameFan magazine was just a rename, it hasn't really been modified all too much so it still resembles Famitsu a bit. Also, Dave H. is just a reviewer (he reviewed Cosmic Gate in the first magazine you receive) while Dan Sock (Dan Hsu) is the E.I.C..

**MASSIVE SPOILER**

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He becomes EIC at the issue right after you get Rally King.

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GilloD · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2009, 03:14:46 PM »

This game fucking RULES. I love checking out the mag for cheats. So good.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2009, 04:14:16 PM »

So is this like Wario Ware or what?

demi · « **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2009, 04:15:30 PM »

Kind of... but not really. Wario War is like YOU HAVE THREE SECONDS TO PLUG THE NOSE

In this one you can take as long as you want (well, maybe that changes in the later challenges) but they're general achievements that you would find on Xbox 360 - "Reach Level 5!" "Go through 2 warp gates!"

cool breeze · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2009, 04:16:15 PM »

nope

it's basically a few full NES style games there with challenges thrown in each one, pretty much like required achievements.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #30 on:** February 12, 2009, 04:31:49 PM »

I must try this...

Tucah · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:41:34 PM »

I love the game so far. I'm at the racer, and since I hate top-down racers I'm not really too fond of it. But I can't wait for the platformer sequels and especially the DQ clone.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #32 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:00:31 PM »

Yeah I stopped at fucking Rally King. Never really liked Zippy Race/Road Fighter back then.

GilloD · « **Reply #33 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:22:05 PM »

Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on February 12, 2009, 09:00:31 PM

Yeah I stopped at fucking Rally King. Never really liked Zippy Race/Road Fighter back then.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

There's a fucking SEQUEL to Road Rally in this game. FUCK THAT

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AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #34 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:02:56 AM »

I must have this. If only DQ5 wasn't so close.

Ninja · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:27:50 AM »

I'm lovin' it so far. I'm not very far into it, just on the last Cosmic Gate challenge, but it rocks.

TVC15 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:24:05 PM »

Quote from: a slime appears on February 12, 2009, 09:43:34 AM

Ah FUCK, I wanted to make this thread. :'(

Quote from: y2kev on February 11, 2009, 11:46:49 PM
There is a magazine called GameFan with the EIC being "Dave H." I just heard that on Giantbomb though, I don't have it yet. Gonna try finding it tomorrow.
GameFan magazine was just a rename, it hasn't really been modified all too much so it still resembles Famitsu a bit. Also, Dave H. is just a reviewer (he reviewed Cosmic Gate in the first magazine you receive) while Dan Sock (Dan Hsu) is the E.I.C..

There's also a Johnny England and Milkman.

I am at Haggle Man. Is this an exact clone of a game or is it sort of a combo of a kinda generic platformer and Elevator Action?

Bebpo · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:41:58 PM »

I really dig this so far. Although I was dumb and didn't realize you had to QUIT to save and had to redo a few challenges >_<

These games play better than anything on the Sonic Genesis Collection. Then again, maybe 8-bit/16-bit games just look/feel better on a tiny screen like the DS than on a big HDTV with smoothing filters and a PS or Xbox pad.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #38 on:** February 14, 2009, 01:55:41 AM »

Star Prince

Rally King/SP

(once you've figured out the nuances of drifting)

tiesto · « **Reply #39 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:18:12 AM »

I love the little jokes and references to classic gaming culture... chatting with kid Arino and him talking about how he doesn't eat when he plays games b/c he doesn't want to get the controllers all greasy is something I would say. So far I'm on the final challenge of Haggle Man, will play more today.

How many games are there?

TVC15 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 14, 2009, 03:30:41 PM »

Rally King SUX. Ruins the game.

Bebpo · « **Reply #41 on:** February 14, 2009, 03:34:13 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 14, 2009, 03:30:41 PM

Rally King SUX. Ruins the game.

Weak. It's definitely the game that requires the most effort (aka, memorizing the tracks like hmmm...a real racing game!) but it controls pretty well and is fun when you know the tracks and are passing everyone through shortcuts and not spinning out.

I'm on Star Prince and I've very much enjoyed every game so far. They don't feel retro at all to me. They are like modern playable and fun videogames with good game design but with a nice 8-bit visual front.

Enl · « **Reply #42 on:** February 14, 2009, 06:36:31 PM »

OMG

Haggleman

Just started today and can't put this down. The two games I've played so far are more fully featured than I expected.

demi · « **Reply #43 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:38:26 PM »

Rally King is one shitty, shitty game. I think that about wraps it up for me. Just used a cheat to unlock all the games instead.

TVC15 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:55:42 PM »

How do you unlock them all? I want that! Rally King shits up the whole game.

Enl · « **Reply #45 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:02:00 PM »

It's not that difficult once you get the hang of it. Getting caught in a back n' forth bounce and having your car turned around is aggravating. I just finished the last challenge in Rally King SP and that was probably the most annoying one so far. I don't know why they felt the need to include two Rally Kings though. I guess after playing something as fun as Star Prince they felt they had to ruin the moment somehow. Hopefully RK SP is the last of them.

Edit: Ooh, a new Haggle Man is next

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #46 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:58:20 PM »

for what it's worth I HATED Rally King until I got hang of drift-boosting; after that it wasn't so bad. Still it's the weakest game (same goes for Rally King SP) of the bunch, but it's doesn't drag down the game by any means, especially because you get badass games to play (Star Prince and Haggleman 2) after you're done with them.

I'm at Guadia Quest right now

demi · « **Reply #47 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:59:15 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 14, 2009, 09:55:42 PM

How do you unlock them all? I want that! Rally King shits up the whole game.

How do you think

demi · « **Reply #48 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:17:00 AM »

Wow, the Rally King challenges are cake. Why do they have to make the drifting one so distinguished mentally-challenged? The rest are crap like "dur finish course 1" "finish course 2 above 5th" "reach 15,000"

but no, the want you to drift twice in a stage at the beginning.

Bebpo · « **Reply #49 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:52:15 AM »

huh

Drifting takes 2 seconds and you can do it at any time even on straight-aways. I got the drift challenge cleared like 10 seconds into the first race. It's EXACTLY like Mario Kart snaking.

The hardest for me was coming in 5th or higher on course 2. Took me a bunch of tries to learn the course so I could avoid spinning out on all the quicksands.

demi · « **Reply #50 on:** February 15, 2009, 01:41:14 AM »

That is true. The way the manual describes it is completely wrong. I was doing it their way. But it's just like drifting in Mario Kart. I still hold that Rally King is a horrible, horrible game.

Star Prince is much better. It's still ridiculously easy. I beat Haggleman's 8 stages without dying, and I did the Area 2 challenge for Star Prince without dying.

Enl · « **Reply #51 on:** February 15, 2009, 01:43:41 AM »

The last one in the next Rally King is the real nuisance. If you screw up just once (and it's pretty easy given the way the 3rd course is laid out) you'll probably have to replay the whole thing over again.

I just finished Haggle Man 2 and am now on the RPG. I was really impressed on the effort they took to make Haggle Man 2 feel like real sequel. New rules, better graphics, better music, new items, enemies, larger levels, and other tiny details. I can wait to sit down and play through it once I get done with the challenges. The RPG so far is looking a bit more full fledged than I thought it was going to be. Think somewhere in between Dragon Quest I and II and you'll get an idea.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #52 on:** February 15, 2009, 02:11:01 AM »

Is it Guardia Quest or Guadia Quest?

demi · « **Reply #53 on:** February 15, 2009, 02:22:35 AM »

Guadia

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #54 on:** February 15, 2009, 04:25:45 AM »

Working on the last challenge for Guadia Quest. I found (and subsequently got demolished by) the hidden (?)

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Game Master Guadia

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so I'll have to grind a bit for that I guess. Pretty fun little RPG, if not looking a bit short already.

jiji · « **Reply #55 on:** February 16, 2009, 11:40:57 AM »

"Imagine trying to beat challenges for crummy games! Boy, that'd suck!"

Bebpo · « **Reply #56 on:** February 16, 2009, 12:55:12 PM »

I'm on the last challenge in Guadia Quest but I can't figure out my way through the dungeon. I keep going in circles and ending back at areas where I've been

At this point I'm really overleveled and have all the equipment from the shop, but I just can't find the damn 4th floor (or even the 3rd floor for that matter most of the time).

I need auto-mapping in my rpgs

Is there an online map for the game somewhere?

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #57 on:** February 16, 2009, 03:34:27 PM »

Quote

Guadia

That's what I thought. It's funny that there are more Google hits on the misspelling.

demi · « **Reply #58 on:** February 16, 2009, 04:07:04 PM »

I got bored of the game. Shelved it (lets call it that)

Its like

* Do challenge that takes 4 minutes
* Ramble ramble ramble useless text boring
* Select menu wait wait wait select game ok yeah ok
* Do challenge that takes 4 minutes

I'm gonna go play an RPG instead

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #59 on:** February 16, 2009, 04:35:27 PM »

You are the most ADD gamer ever

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