The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[SkyWarp91]

I vaguely remember that game although I never owned it, I did own a Mega Drive back in the 90's. I still play the occasional game from time to time but now I play the Mega Drive games on my computer using the Gens emulator. Best thing about the emulator, I can save the games half way through and then continue later . That was the worst thing about most of those old console games, they had no save mechanism.

Yeah and some of the levels in the side-scrollers, they were so frustrating you could really chuck fits and throw the controllers across the room!!!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

That was the worst thing about most of those old console games, they had no save mechanism.

Yeah and some of the levels in the side-scrollers, they were so frustrating you could really chuck fits and throw the controllers across the room!!!

It's quite interesting to see how games have evolved over the years. I remember booting up the M.A.S.K game for the C64, it was s simple l-r scrolling platformer, but the catch was your mask had limited ammo and enemies would randomly fall from the sky. You couldn't shoot up either. Its almost like the game was a reasonable concept, but when put into action it just sucked ass. AAah. the days when a game would be programmed by one guy.. (like the TF game on c64). Almost like they made the game long by making it hard instead of putting in a story or decent gameplay.

Interesting fact. Robocop by ocean was a big seller on the c64. Problem was though on the 4th level (in the drug factory) the time limit was so harsh that it was practically impossible to complete the level. The programmer had only managed to do it once! I only did with cheating. Good game, with nice graphics though!

For price comparison though, I remember buying a disk game for the commodore for $40. I forked out $110 for Sonic and Knuckles when it first came out, and Landstalker on the Megadrive cost me $150!! I think because it was first 32meg cartridge game. There's no way I would pay $150 for a normal game now. Maybe if it was a really cool special edition, or a rare Saturn game with historical significance *cough* Final Fight Revenge *cough* $180.....

[Gutsman Heavy]

got a minty copy of MK Gold, very happy

[Jay-Tron]

For price comparison though, I remember buying a disk game for the commodore for $40. I forked out $110 for Sonic and Knuckles when it first came out, and Landstalker on the Megadrive cost me $150!! I think because it was first 32meg cartridge game. There's no way I would pay $150 for a normal game now. Maybe if it was a really cool special edition, or a rare Saturn game with historical significance *cough* Final Fight Revenge *cough* $180.....[/QUOTE]

Yeah I remember buying Mortal Kombat 2 on the mega drive for $115 when it first came out and some people buying Super Street fighter 2 for about $150. Insane but at the time we were all willing pay that much for the games lol.

[SkyWarp91]

Yeah I remember buying Mortal Kombat 2 on the mega drive for $115 when it first came out and some people buying Super Street fighter 2 for about $150. Insane but at the time we were all willing pay that much for the games lol.

ANd back then most games weren't forgiving with continues, making players have to repeat the entire game again and again for weekends on end until they perfectly made their way to the end of the game - thus making those expensive games worth every dollar.

[5FDP]

Yeah I remember buying Mortal Kombat 2 on the mega drive for $115 when it first came out...

It was well worth it though you'd have to admit I spent many hours locked away in my room perfecting my Kombat skills

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

It was well worth it though you'd have to admit I spent many hours locked away in my room perfecting my Kombat skills

Aaar, the controversy about the blood when MK1 came out. And it will happen again with the new MK. Like a wierd, gossippy circle with too much time on its hands....

[5FDP]

Aaar, the controversy about the blood when MK1 came out. And it will happen again with the new MK. Like a wierd, gossippy circle with too much time on its hands....

Yeah, Nintendo really shot themselves in the foot with that one. They had the superior version but left out the blood My mate had one of those 'gamesharks' (?) which could turn the sweat into red sweat It just wasn't the same though

[SkyWarp91]

Aaar, the controversy about the blood when MK1 came out. And it will happen again with the new MK. Like a wierd, gossippy circle with too much time on its hands....

Yeah, Nintendo really shot themselves in the foot with that one. They had the superior version but left out the blood My mate had one of those 'gamesharks' (?) which could turn the sweat into red sweat It just wasn't the same though

Apparently there's going to be a Mortal Kombat HD Arcade Collection release on the PS3 soon (has HD of MKs 1-3); it has HD sprites made fresh from casting new actors apparently. And also includes a demo of Mortal Kombat 9. I haven't bought a PS3 yet but now's a damn good reason to!!