+atari2600land Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I need some recommendations for the Genesis. I already have some titles, and would like some cool platform or puzzle games. Here's what I have so far: Animaniacs, BlockOut, Bubsy II, Bugs Bunny, Caesar's Palace, Columns, Cool Spot, Cyberball, Dr. Robotnik, Ecco, Garfield, Hard & Race Drivin', Jungle Book, Klax, Pac-Man 2, Ristar, Roadblasters, all the Sonic games, Taz, Trampoline Terror, ToeJam & Earl 2, both Vectormans, Arcade Hits, & Virtual Pinball. Any stand out games I'm missing? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 "World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck" is a pretty fun platformer/puzzle game. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2171119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Aladdin. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2171128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Revenge of Shinobi Shinobi 3 Mega Turrican Ghouls n Ghosts Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2171186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The Road Rash games, for sure. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2171190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoKittyNet Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Dynomite heady Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2171201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Alisia Dragoon, Columns III (so much better than the original!), Rampart (some people hate this because it's not quite like the arcade, but I think it's actually more fun), Gunstar Heroes, Starflight (one of my favorite games ever... watch for battery failure, though), Phantom 2040. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 "Starflight" is a great PC port. My best friend and I stayed up all night playing that back in the day. And you didn't need to use that damned code wheel! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGQuarterly Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Castle of Illusion and World of Illusion are both great. Kid Chameleon is a great platformer. Chiki Chiki Boys is another good one. You already have Columns and BlockOut, which are the two puzzle games that came to my mind. Chris Edit: Yes, Starflight is awesome. I didn't mention it because I was thinking only of platformers and puzzle games. Edited January 3, 2011 by Jibbajaba Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhardt Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Strider Returns, TMNT Tournament Fighters, Contra Hard Corps, Road Rash II, Out Run, Sonic & Knuckles, Tony Larusa Baseball, PGA Tour Golf II, Castlevania Bloodlines, and Virtua Racing, just to name a few. Edited January 3, 2011 by Reinhardt Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thegoldenband Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'd recommend Rocket Knight Adventures, and the isometric RPG/puzzle/platformers Light Crusader and Landstalker. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Laird Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 My favourite platformer on the Megadrive/Genesis is Wonderboy 3. Zool and Moonwalker are also pretty good too. Not a platformer but Toe Jam & Earl is a must have game! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Toe Jam and Earl is a truly unique experience, you cant miss that one. But also, dont forget: Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhardt Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Toe Jam and Earl is a truly unique experience, you cant miss that one. But also, dont forget: And don't forget Boogerman. It's a pick and flick adventure. Edited January 3, 2011 by Reinhardt Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatefulGravey Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Mutant League Football and Hockey. Streets of Rage 1 and 2 (I never cared for 3), Vecter Man 1 and 2, and Truxton. The spelling is likely off on all of that, but I'm tired and at work, so I can't get the games to be sure I'm right on all of that. The point stands, great games. Many of the above games are also great, these are just the ones I didn't see in those list. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Willy Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Wow, can't believe no one has recommended Earthworm Jim 1 and 2 yet... so I will. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 "Dragon's Fury" is worth getting even if you're not a pinball fanatic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbRyeqaYWIc Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhardt Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Sonic Spinball is pretty fun too. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianC Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) "Dragon's Fury" is worth getting even if you're not a pinball fanatic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbRyeqaYWIc I heard it's butchered compared to the JP Devil Crash. Aside from the censorship, the background and some enemy graphics were changed from the worse and there's a bug that's only in the western version. I need some recommendations for the Genesis. I already have some titles, and would like some cool platform or puzzle games. Here's what I have so far: Animaniacs, BlockOut, Bubsy II, Bugs Bunny, Caesar's Palace, Columns, Cool Spot, Cyberball, Dr. Robotnik, Ecco, Garfield, Hard & Race Drivin', Jungle Book, Klax, Pac-Man 2, Ristar, Roadblasters, all the Sonic games, Taz, Trampoline Terror, ToeJam & Earl 2, both Vectormans, Arcade Hits, & Virtual Pinball. Any stand out games I'm missing? Any interest in RPGs? I noticed a lack of Shining Force and Phantasy Star on the list. I recommend the Shinobis (including Shadow Dancer), Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2, Thunder Force III, Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Strider, Road Rash, Road Rash II, Ms. Pac-Man (remember to hold the mode button down when turning the game on up to the Sega logo when using a six button controller), Space Harrier II, Lightening Force, Fire Shark, Truxton, Alisia Dragoon, Gunstar Heroes, Contra Hard Corps, Gain Ground, Rocket Knight Adventures, Gauntlet IV, Lotus II, Earthworm Jim, Aladdin, Herzog Zwei, Atomic Runner, Rolling Thunder II, World of Illusion, and Quackshot. Are you interested in sports games? If so I recommend Sports Talk Baseball, Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf, World Series Baseball '95, and PGA Tour Golf III. Edited January 3, 2011 by BrianC Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhan Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Super Hydlide. Dont let anyone fool you, the games frigging awesome. Just get one with a manual so you dont complain that you dont understand why you bought a buncha armor at level 1 and cant walk anymore. Mystic Defender. Awesome action game The Phantasy Star series (If you like those kinda games) Dune (If you like Dune) Dungeons and Dragons Maximum Carnage (If you like Marvel comics and beating stuff up) Also, as was said, Rocket Knight Adventures. That game is sooooo awesome. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 The original poster might prefer "Shadow Dancer" if he'd rather his ninja games be short and arcadey. The graphics are superb but the game isn't as deep as the other two Shinobi titles. The final boss is the only real frustrating part... and did take me awhile to defeat. It's been almost 20 years since I've played "Super Hydlide" but I recall liking it. I think there is some added realism that pisses off players who aren't used to that... objects have weight and make you slower, etc. I love this music from "Super Hydlide": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Z9hmZLaeE&feature=more_related Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Rob Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I need some recommendations for the Genesis. I already have some titles, and would like some cool platform or puzzle games. Here's what I have so far: Animaniacs, BlockOut, Bubsy II, Bugs Bunny, Caesar's Palace, Columns, Cool Spot, Cyberball, Dr. Robotnik, Ecco, Garfield, Hard & Race Drivin', Jungle Book, Klax, Pac-Man 2, Ristar, Roadblasters, all the Sonic games, Taz, Trampoline Terror, ToeJam & Earl 2, both Vectormans, Arcade Hits, & Virtual Pinball. Any stand out games I'm missing? Just look at my sig and see the games I have that you don't. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) M.U.S.H.A. Bio Hazard Battle Comix Zone Ecco - The Tides of Time College Football's National Championship Dynamite Headdy Hellfire Quackshot Viewpoint Lethal Enforcers The Adventures of Batman and Robin Batman Returns Edited January 4, 2011 by tz101 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2173973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhan Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 It's been almost 20 years since I've played "Super Hydlide" but I recall liking it. I think there is some added realism that pisses off players who aren't used to that... objects have weight and make you slower, etc. I love this music from "Super Hydlide": Theres day/night, weight, you have to rest at the inn, there are good/evil monsters.... your average retard gamer doesnt want to do that they just want to kill all moving objects and win the prize. Hydlides a really awesome game with above average music. Some of the best on the Genesis. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2174055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Seconds for Truxton and Rolling Thunder 2... shouldn't have left them off my list! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/174615-looking-for-more-interesting-genesis-carts/#findComment-2174379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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