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    Hi-Score Today

    in Classic Console Discussion

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    Columns - Game Gear

    Settings - start from Level 0, Easy

        This has got to be some kind of record. I found a guy on YouTube that made a high score 7 years ago and I got 4X his score. I imagine someone has maxed out score I just gotta do some more research. Took a long time getting this. I got fatigued holding the game gear so long or I would have kept it going longer. Next time I'll plan better, pillows, soda with a straw, or maybe a straw & can ball cap 🫣

     

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    "Whoa... color!" - the official Game Gear thread!

    in Classic Console Discussion

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    Got a game gear lot with Puyo Puyo 2 listed but got Nazo Puyo 2 in the mail instead. Feels like a big tutorial but calls it a "Quest". It also has a make your own puzzle board option that seems in depth but not what I was looking for. I was hoping it had the arcade mode with scores and you play against opponents. I don't see that anywhere in this title though, or maybe I just haven't clicked through enough menus?

     

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    What have you ACTUALLY played tracker - Modern Edition (2023)

    in Modern Gaming Discussion

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    PS5

    Axiom Verge 2 - 200min. 

     

    PS4

    Dragon Quest XI - 150min

    Minecraft - 95min

    Panzer Dragoon Remake - 30min

    Sonic Mania - 30min

    Organ Trail - 30min

    Battlefield 5 - 45min

     

    Upgraded Axiom to PS5 digital free 4k upgrade and it erased all my save data. On the flip side it started a whole new trophy block for the game. I'd rather have my saves than another set of the same trophies though.

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    Dungeons & Doom Knights

    in Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom

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    Now that packaging is out of the way, what about the actual game? 

    IMG_20230912_073404918.thumb.jpg.23152675cd4e74c883d52b113c4a936e.jpgGameplay & Presentation

        D&DK mixes top down with sidescrolling action Adventure. Dialogue and static cutscenes progress the story. Axes & Sorcery adventure.  Big hearts increase your life bar, power skulls your skull power (magic). Your dog sidekick acts as your magic skill to figure out puzzles and kill distant enemies with. It all feels familar but with a different window dressing in this.  No pause or status screen, all stats and skills right on top, clean and simple. The graphics are fairly detailed and animated. Bosses are original and detailed nicely. The overworld and dungeons graphics remind of Zelda, Willow, and Faxanadu games. It has its own art style but feels familiar at the same time. 

    7/10

     

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    Story

        Without going into much detail, avenging the death and reanimation of all the people the DoomKnights have killed in the land. This game is goofy. Fantasy movie and game references abound. There's a story but everything in-between is goofy. Reference and parody of many games and scenes I caught myself smiling at. It doesn't have the most compelling story but the humor and charm keep you wanting to play more to see whats next. It's pop culture but D&D culture humor.

    8/10

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    Controls

        Here's where it takes a hit. Overworld or dungeon, you only attack left and right. I found myself taking cheap hits many times from this scheme in the overworld. Your axe has limited overhead hit range so only 2 direction combat can be infuriating sometimes. In dungeons it's better, all side scrolling, though some of the backgrounds obstruct where you can jump or go. This results in cheap hits sometimes due to pathfinding. There's no climbing or crouching. Just jump, axe, magic.

    5/10

     

    Quality of life

        In most instances you don't have to restart very far away. As long as you saved at a save book. That's your respawn point. Pick up a key or skill in a dungeon, then die to cheap hits, no problem. Smart respawn keeps your new item and respawn at the last save book. This is a welcome addition and keeps me playing longer.

    10/10

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    Music & Sound

        Fantasy fare. It all sounds the part, appropriate for this type of game. I kept it turned up awhile then turned it back down. It's not grating, not gonna make my mix list either though. Makes me question the included ost though.

    6/10

     

    Overall

        It is a fun and funny fantasy. A lot of effort into the references and parodies. I tried a couple other Kickstarter action adventures I wish I had not. This one was a definite win. The smart respawns make up for questionable controls. The package and goodies are excellent in the limited edition if you enjoy the items included. Standard edition is a good value also, as it's a pretty good game and worth a playthrough.

    7/10

     

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    Dungeons & Doom Knights

    in Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom

    Posted · Edited by neogeo1982
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    Saving the souls of your fellow people who have been killed by the Doom Knights and now roam the land as undead. An interesting mix of Zelda 1&2 and it's own gimmicks too. Ordered in 2 flavors, the cib $65 or $100 limited edition from their website. I'll cover the limited one and my thoughts on the game.

     

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    Pretty high quality package, not normal Kickstarter fodder. At the $100 level, the box has gold foil lettering and added borders. The cart itself is golden like the old Zelda carts. A faux leather world map, artist print, QR code for the soundtrack are included. A COA for the the whole package is included with either package. The game magazine geared specifically to the game and styled after Nintendo Power, "Pretendo Empower", is included in either flavor that's bought.

     

    Packaging and goodies: 10/10

        For me it sits squarely next to Alwa's Awakening goodies and packaging. Something you'd get as a preorder package at retail.

        The $65 package holds a lot of value also if you enjoyed waiting for Nintendo Power to come in the mail each month. 

        Pretendo Empower is full of tongue and cheek humor, glossy cover & pages, and all Dungeons & DoomKnights.

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        The "cloth map" feels like faux leather and is really cool! Small in size though. Just not sure if I'd want to pin it up as it is really nice. Maybe a D&D prop would be a good use.

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        The artist print is big enough to frame and display with my other game posters so this was a real win!

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        QR code and advert I'm not picturing for obvious reasons but are on a nice game related postcard. I'll comment on the soundtrack in the game section. An included soundtrack is good and is pretty standard with the limited edition packages nowadays.

        And the COA and included game letter. The COA is a wet signature, not printed, so that's a nice touch. 

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