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/RRG/ - Retro Recommendations General Anonymous Fri Apr 5 07:52:35 2024 No.10827307 [Reply] [Original]

Sometimes I find myself wanting to try a retro game that isn't all the known classics that you find in every "best retro games" tier list, but finding games can be difficult, so I thought this thread could be a fun idea!

Basic premise: Anons post the kinda games they're looking for, and other anons can throw recommendations based on those posts! Alternatively, anons can throw in suggestions if they feel like they found a hidden gem other anons may like.

For the sake of ease of use, you can use this as a template:

>Desired genre(s):
>Desired platform(s):
>The kind of elements you're looking for:
>The kind of elements you're not looking for:
>Examples of the kind of game you're looking for (if you have any)

Also, if you make recommendations that require/are better played with a mod or a patch (like a translation patch, bug fixes, etc), please mention/link them in your post!

If the general takes off I may make a proper OP, if not, eh, didn't hurt to give it a try

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 07:59:26 2024 No.10827325 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqg_L0ulJiBZkcKz74EQQQ

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Anonymous Fri Apr 5 09:21:13 2024 No.10827395
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I rarely see anyone talk about this one: The Magic of Scheherazade on NES. Basically a dev going "What if we copied both Zelda AND Dragon Quest at the same time!?" but doing a good job of it. Large number of secrets, multiple classes, unique formation based battle system, and unique dungeons kept me very entertained as a kid.

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Anonymous Fri Apr 5 12:32:06 2024 No.10827731
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>Desired genre(s):

cinematic/methodical platforming or overhead adventuring

>Desired platform(s):

consoles

>The kind of elements you're looking for:

deliberately paced action, puzzle elements, and 2D gameplay that can be either platformer or overhead POV with excellent animation

>The kind of elements you're not looking for:

point-and-click, action-platforming like a vania, twin-stick shooting

>Examples of the kind of game you're looking for (if you have any)

heart of darkness, another world, crusader no remorse, metal gear solid: ghost babel, boktai

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:36:44 2024 No.10827964 >>10827731 Flashback, the Oddworld games, Prince of Persia (SNES), Blackthorne, possibly Elevator Action Returns.

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Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:40:48 2024 No.10828073
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Anyone who likes classic Castlevania games should also play the old Ghost'n Goblins games. Maybe this one is obvious, so they should also play ActRaiser 2 and Maximo - Ghosts to Glory for a 3D take

>>10827395
If you like the hybrid Culture Brain style, check out the Super Chinese aka Little Ninja Bros series

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 19:55:08 2024 No.10828739 >>10827964 ive done all these

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 19:57:56 2024 No.10828742 >>10828739 Bermuda Syndrome

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 21:29:31 2024 No.10828945 >>10828073 Does ActRaiser 2 still have the city builder stuff in it?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 21:30:11 2024 No.10828947 >>10828945 nope

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Anonymous Fri Apr 5 23:02:50 2024 No.10829175

>>10827307
>Desired genre(s):
Any
>Desired platform(s):
ps1, ps2, gamecube, saturn
>The kind of elements you're looking for:
arcade-like games that are easy to pick up and play, has a fun aesthetic, and just generally a blast to play
also very interested in jp-only games as well
>The kind of elements you're not looking for:
anything cinematic or slow burning
>Examples of the kind of game you're looking for (if you have any)
crazy taxi, super monkey ball, tony hawk

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 23:45:54 2024 No.10829267 >>10829175 Downhill Domination on PS2; try it if you haven't.

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Anonymous Fri Apr 5 23:50:25 2024 No.10829280

>>10829175
Oops, I missed the part about you're being interested in Japanese games. Downhill Domination is quite obviously Western-developed. Then maybe try Ghost in the Shell or Strider 2 on PS1 if you haven't. (Both are maybe too well-known for this list.)

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Anonymous Fri Apr 5 23:52:41 2024 No.10829290
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>>10829175
Try Katamari Damacy (and the sequel We Love Katamari), every level has you rolling a ball around to pick stuff up, bigger the ball gets the more you can roll, and you gotta get to a certain size before the timer's out. It's a good chill game. Has good current-gen remasters too, though the original PS2 games play really well. Not JP only, but very japanese

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 00:06:42 2024 No.10829345 >>10827307 I'd like anything that's not jarpig weebshit

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 00:32:20 2024 No.10829442 >>10829267 >>10829280 no worries about the japanese part, and thank you i'll check those out >>10829290 i've been meaning to pick up katamari actually, maybe this is a sign lol

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 00:37:09 2024 No.10829461 >>10829442 Post in the thread if you do, always happy to see more people give the series a go

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 08:21:10 2024 No.10830242 >>10817194 >>10818026 >>10816132 >>10819513 >>10826648 >>10822178 >>10825164 >>10823141 >>10824849 >>10805482 >>10828836 >>10829521 >>10829384

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 14:19:12 2024 No.10830689 >>10814237 >>10821393 >>10825805 >>10822519 >>10828283

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 14:27:37 2024 No.10830693 File: 183 KB, 256x352, Robin_Hood_-_Prince_of_Thieves_Coverart.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Robin Hood for the NES. Really good licensed game that does a lot of cool things on the NES. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVkS02FBlAY

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 15:46:33 2024 No.10830843 >>10827731 >HOD i always mix this up with Eternal Darkness.

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Anonymous Sat Apr 6 17:28:04 2024 No.10831002

>>10830693
Honestly one of my all time childhood games. Never watched the movie for decades but this was such a unique experience. Needed a real save system though, the level select code is broken sometime and you'll start sections of the game without essential progression items (silver dagger for giant skeleton rings a bell). The variation between duels, big open melee battles, and zelda-style exploration was really creative.

Use the quarterstaff on the boar.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 18:00:23 2024 No.10831061 I need something that's pick up and play, and fun with 2 people.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 18:02:25 2024 No.10831064 >>10831061 Final Fight 2 and 3 Wild Guns

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 18:05:16 2024 No.10831070 >>10831061 bonanza bros (genesis) goof troop (snes)

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 18:05:59 2024 No.10831072 >>10827307 Oh look, a bait picture, like the one from that fake con of hipster grifters who just wanted to get rich quick from morons

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 18:32:33 2024 No.10831110 >>10831072 Dude, it's just a pile of video games. Go outside.

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Anonymous Sat Apr 6 18:39:51 2024 No.10831128

>>10831061
>Sega Genesis
Arcus Odyssey
General Chaos
Soldiers of Fortune
>SNES
Kirby's Dream Course
Pocky & Rocky
Pocky & Rocky 2
Rock n' Roll Racing
Run Saber
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
>PS1
Future Cop L.A.P.D.
Loaded
>N64
BattleTanx
BattleTanx: Global Assault
Goemon's Great Adventure
Jet Force Gemini
>Sega Dreamcast
Cannon Spike
Dynamite Deka 2
Gauntlet Legends
NFL Blitz 2000
Spawn: in the Demon's Hand
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
Virtua Tennis
Zombie Revenge
>PS2
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
The Adventures of Cookie & Cream
The Red Star
X-Men Legends
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
>Xbox
Deathrow
Hunter: The Reckoning
Hunter: The Reckoning: Redeemer
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
The Warriors
TimeSplitters 2
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict
>Arcade
Armored Warriors
Battle Circuit
Dead Connection
Dyna Gear
Elevator Action Returns
Mercs
Night Slashers
Nightmare in the Dark
Shadow Force
Shock Troopers
Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad
Undercover Cops
Violent Storm
Warriors of Fate
Wild West C.O.W.-boys of Moo Mesa
ZuPaPa!

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 19:00:34 2024 No.10831172 >>10831064 >>10831070 >>10831128 Thanks guys. I'm having my brothers over and so this will be a lot of fun.