SEGA Saturn's Library

[Anonymous No.10434374]

What are the essential titles? Hidden gems?

[Anonymous No.10434407]

>>10434374
How about this little ditty?

[Anonymous No.10434425]

Super Tempo
Has that John K vibes despite being 100% japanese/westaboo
>the IP is own by some tv kids show company
RIP

[Anonymous No.10434427]

I say Street Fighter Zero 2 is the essential fighter on Saturn. Zero 3 might do it for you especially if emulating, as it is very high in price. But if you are buying physical games, and you have any interest in fighting games, the former is one you need.

Great gameplay; dripping with style; the music is on par with the fantastic graphics; pick-up-and play; great with a friend; Arcade and Survival modes in single-player provide enough of a score incentive to engage with the games deep mechanics; Very well-rounded, self-contained identity; cheap. Buy it.

[Anonymous No.10434486]

>>10434374
There aren't any, from a 100% objective standpoint. Maybe Guardian Heroes if you're really into beat em ups. For the most part, it's just a lot of weird shit on Sega cosoles

[Anonymous No.10434514]

Elevator Action Returns and Groove on Fight are a couple personal favorites that you don’t hear about every day. Dragon Force, Saturn Bomberman, Battle Garegga, the Panzer Dragoons, and the Capcom fighters are essentials.

[Anonymous No.10434530]

>>10434374

[Anonymous No.10434538]

>>10434374
Die Hard Arcade and Mr. Bones.
That's all.

[Anonymous No.10434572]

[Anonymous No.10434625]

>>10434514
>throwable defeated opponents
FGC: REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Anonymous No.10434660]

Panzer Dragoon Saga
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei
Shining Force III
Guardian Heroes
Radiant Silvergun*
These are essential
Also play Wachenroeder

[Anonymous No.10434735]

>>10434374
Bulk Slash is peak Saturn

[Anonymous No.10434890]

Get Space Harrier and the mission stick accessory. It's fucking dope.

[Anonymous No.10434921]

>>10434374
>Essential titles
Sonic 3D Blast
NiGHTS Into Dreams
Sonic R
Mega Man X4
SEGA Ages Vol. 1
Street Fighter Collection

Beyond that, it's anything by SEGA or Capcom. Manx TT is alright, Die Hard Arcade is fun, same with Guardian Heroes, but don't expect anything amazing

>Hidden gems
Advanced V.G.
Hanagumi Taisen Columns
Pukunpa
Konami shmups (Twinbee, Parodius, Gradius, Salamander etc.)
Maybe Bulk Slash

Beyond that I wouldn't really focus on JP exclusives. Most of them are also on PS1

[Anonymous No.10434956]

Albert Odyssey Gaiden Eldean
Amok
AnEarth Fantasy Stories 1
Arcana Strikes
Assault Suit Leynos 2
BackGuiner Kakusei-hen Guiner Tensei
BackGuiner Hishou-hen Uragiri Senjou
Bakuretsu Hunter R
Blue Breaker: Ken yori mo Hohoemi o
Bouken Katsugeki Monomono
Bulk slash
Burning Rangers
Christmas NIGHTS
Crime Wave
Crows
Cyber Doll
Dead or alive 1
Deep Fear
Device Reign
Dark Savior
Decathlete
DBZ Shinbutouden
Dragon Force 1&2
Earthworm Jim 2
Elevator action returns
Far East Eden 4
FEDA Remake
Fighters Megamix
G-Vector
Galactic Attack
Galaxy Girl Yuna 1 Remix
Galaxy Girl Yuna 3 Lightning Angel
Game Tengoku
Golden Axe Duel
Grandia
Guardian Heroes
Gungriffin 1 & 2
Hang on gp
House of the Dead
Hyper Duel
Keio Flying Squadron 2
Keriotosse
Kyuukyoku Tiger ii
Kyuutenkai
Langrisser 3 & 5
Last Bronx
Linkle Liver Story
Lunar 1 & 2
Lupin III: Pyramid no Kenja
Magic Knight Rayearth
Marica: Shinjitsu no Sekai
Mass Destruction
Mega Man 8
Metal Black

[Anonymous No.10434959]

Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 1 Senritsu no Blue
Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 2 Ao o Uketsugu Mono
Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 3 Sabakareshi Mono
Nights
Noon
Ogre Battle 1 saturn
Pandemonium
Panzer Dragoon
Panzer Dragoon 2
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Planet Joker
Policenauts DX
Prikura Daisakusen
Princess Crown
Princess Kurara
Rabbit
Radiant Silvergun
Rayman
Rayforce / Galactic Attack / Layer Selection
Road Rash
Saturn Bomberman
Saturn Bomberman Fight!
Scorcher
Sega Rally Championship
Sega Touring Car Championship
Shadow of the Tusk
Shienryu
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner
Shining Force 3
Shining Holy Ark
Shinobi Legions
Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru
Sonic 3D Blast
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Street Racer
Sword & Sorcery (Lucienne's Quest)
Tempest 2000
Terra Phantastica
The Legend of Oasis
Valhollian
Vandal Hearts
Vatlva
Virtua Fighter Kids
Virtua Fighter Remix
Virtua Racing
Virtual-On: Cyber Troopers
Wachenröder
Wing Arms
Winter Heat
Yumimi Mix

[Anonymous No.10434973]

stellar assault ss
gungriffon 2
nanatsu shima monogatari

[Anonymous No.10434978]

>>10434956
>>10434959
>Essential

[Anonymous No.10435013]

Bug too!

[Anonymous No.10435075]

>>10434978
And most of them are JP-only and multiplats

[Anonymous No.10435082]

In the realm of video game consoles, there exists a legend that has been shrouded in mystery for over two decades. It is a console that transcends the boundaries of reality and enters the realm of dreams. It is a console that has the power to unlock the hidden potential within us, a console that can only be understood by those who were fortunate enough to own it during the 90s. Ladies and gentlemen, we are talking about the SEGA SATURN.
The SEGA SATURN is not just another video game console. It is a gateway to the oniric realm, a place where the lines between reality and fantasy blur. It is a console that can only be understood by those who have experienced its mystical powers firsthand.
NiGHTS into Dreams was not just a game; it was a spiritual experience. It was a game that tapped into the subconscious mind and awakened the inner child within us. It was a game that showed us the power of dreams and the importance of protecting them.
Another game that showcased the mystical powers of the SEGA SATURN was Panzer Dragoon II Zwei. This game was a sequel to the original Panzer Dragoon, and it took the series to new heights. In this game, players had to pilot a dragon through a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger and mystery.
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei was not just a game; it was a journey into the unknown. It was a game that showed us the power of imagination and the importance of exploring the unknown. It was a game that taught us the importance of trusting our instincts and following our dreams.
But the true power of the SEGA SATURN was revealed in a lesser-known game called Killer Psychic Taromaru.
Killer Psychic Taromaru was not just a game; it was a spiritual experience. It was a game that showed us the power our own psyche. It was a game that taught us the importance of trusting our intuition and following our dreams.

[Anonymous No.10435117]

>>10435082
Yeah those where some good games

[Anonymous No.10435124]

>>10435075
>jp only
>bad

[Anonymous No.10435145]

>playing saturn version of cps2 and neogeo games instead of emulating the actual rom

[Anonymous No.10435153]

>>10435145
>emulation
pretty gay bro

[Anonymous No.10435160]

[Anonymous No.10435195]

>>10434572
tfw I actually have booted up into this shitfest on an emulator.

[Anonymous No.10435226]

>>10434530
Is it just me or does this game suck balls

[Anonymous No.10435230]

>>10435145
usually have more options and some extra stuff than the arcades.
And the 4MB cart ones are virtually identical in terms of frame data, etc.

[Anonymous No.10435249]

Baku Baku Animal

[Anonymous No.10435274]

>>10435145
Every now and the i see people obsessing about SNES arcade ports.

[Anonymous No.10435294]

>>10434374
FIFA98

[Anonymous No.10435319]

>>10435230
>usually have more options and some extra stuff than the arcades.

not always true, especially for the 4MB cart ones. The ones that got a lot more options are mainly the SF Alpha series and X-Men Children of the Atom. The other CPS2 ports are all extremely bare bones with just an arcade, vs mode, and options, and the Neo Geo ones only have the same stuff as in their AES or at most Neo Geo CD versions.

>And the 4MB cart ones are virtually identical in terms of frame data, etc.
No, this is an extremely old urban legend that needs to die already.
The ports using the RAM carts all have longer loading, worse sound effects, some games even have horrible constant slowdown, a few even glitch out, and the CPS1/2 games all use wrong resolution resulting in different aspect ratio.

[Anonymous No.10435325]

>>10434978
Ok fine.

Albert Odyssey Gaiden Eldean
AnEarth Fantasy Stories
Assault Suit Leynos 2
Bulk slash
Burning Rangers
Dead or alive 1
Deep Fear
Decathlete
DBZ Shinbutouden
Dragon Force 1&2
Earthworm Jim 2
Elevator action returns
Far East Eden 4
FEDA Remake
Fighters Megamix
Galaxy Girl Yuna 1 Remix
Galaxy Girl Yuna 3 Lightning Angel
Grandia
Keio Flying Squadron 2
Kyuutenkai
Langrisser 3 & 5
Linkle Liver Story
Lunar 1 & 2
Magic Knight Rayearth
Mega Man 8
Ogre Battle 1 saturn
Panzer Dragoon
Panzer Dragoon 2
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Policenauts DX
Princess Crown
Radiant Silvergun
Saturn Bomberman
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner
Shining Force 3
Street Fighter Alpha 2
The Legend of Oasis
Vandal Hearts
Virtua Fighter Remix
Wachenröder

[Anonymous No.10435327]

>>10435319
>SF Alpha series and X-Men Children of the Atom

What did they get?

[Anonymous No.10435353]

>>10435327
Lots of extra game modes. Like Team Battle, Survival, Training, and so on. Alpha 3 got the most (but other ports had even more).

[Anonymous No.10435361]

>>10435124
Games like Galaxy Girl Yuna and Yumimi Mix are not essentials even for JP-only

Also, Japan makes bad games too. Problem is weebs can't tell the difference between hidden gems and straight up kusoge

[Anonymous No.10435410]

>>10435361
Galaxy Girl yuna is awesome
3rd game is a tactics rpg

[Anonymous No.10435661]

>>10434425

[Anonymous No.10435681]

>>10434374
>What are the essential titles?

I think this is the system's biggest handicap. There are very few or no ubiquitous games every Saturn owner should play at some point. NiGHTS maybe as a demonstration of the system's hardware, I guess, but it's not an amazing game in its own right.

[Anonymous No.10435791]

>>10435681
Fighting games and panzer

[Anonymous No.10436482]

The zelda clone games are pretty good.

[Anonymous No.10436501]

>>10434425
It is? Tempo is a RED/Sega property, did some tv show company somehow get ahold of the non RED/Hudson properties?

[Anonymous No.10436504]

[Anonymous No.10437385]

>>10435082
>a console that can only be understood by those who were fortunate enough to own it during the 90s
/thread

[Anonymous No.10437574]

>>10434374
>Hidden gems?
Pukunpa
Monster Slider
Hanagumi Columns
Zoku Gussun Oyoyo
Gussun Oyoyo S
Advanced VG
CyberBots
Cleopatra Fortune
Game Tengoku
Sengoku Blade
Sol Divide
Shippu Mahou Daisakusen
Rabbit
Noon
Fantasic Pinball
Mahou Gakuen Lunar
Madou Monogatari
Langrisser Dramatic Edition
Keiou Yuugekitai 2
Hyper Duel
Asuka 120%

[Anonymous No.10437593]

>>10437574
>Madou Monogatari
I never see this game mentioned. Will be nice when it gets a translation if possible. Surprisingly good taste in this list

[Anonymous No.10438781]

>>10434374
If you don't mind arcade ports then Elevator Action Returns is pretty unusual and unknown.
It's kind of like a cinematic platformer but it's also very arcadey
I haven't played it yet but I've heard people praise Baroque, Saturn version in particular
Battle Garegga is a great shmup, tho another arcade port
Guardian Force is a fun shmup where you can rotate your cannon to shoot in any direction
Can't be of much help because I'm only starting to explore Saturn myself

[Anonymous No.10438808]

>>10434374
Well OP you'll be happy to know today is Saturn's 29th birthday in Japan

Not my favorite console but whatever

[Anonymous No.10439991]

>>10438808
You seem to care enough to remember it's Japanese anniversary, deserved.

[Anonymous No.10440014]

>>10434374
I'm really liking Fire Pro Wrestling S and it also has the superior ports of Mortal Kombat arcade. Metal Black is also a great SHMUP I never heard about.

[Anonymous No.10440023]

>>10438781
Elevator Action Returns is best on Saturn.

[Anonymous No.10440026]

>>10435661
what da hell are you dooooiing

[Anonymous No.10440040]

>>10435226
>Is it just me or does this game suck balls
It's a typical Bong platformer where you collect thousands of useless tokens in huge boring levels. So yes

[Anonymous No.10440050]

>>10439991
I have a strange relationship with the Saturn, I remember it more as the fun console my cousin had growing up than the Japanese arcade powerhouse it's known for today. I prefer PS1 and Dreamcast by kind of a long shot but I don't hate it. Its fans are kind of weird but it still has its small lineup of games really enjoy.

[Anonymous No.10440053]

>>10434425
>>10434425
bro this game is ass. Its like rayman but with none of the platforming fun or memorable moments

[Anonymous No.10440076]

>>10435325
have you ever actually played a saturn game? you dont even list holy ark.

[Anonymous No.10440078]

>>10440053
rayman is barely playable. super tempo is 6 levels of memorable fun. you cant beat that faggot.

[Anonymous No.10440121]

>>10440076
I stopped taking him seriously when he listed the Galaxy Girl Yuna games twice, lol

[Anonymous No.10440149]

>>10440078
>rayman is barely playable
Trying too hard.

[Anonymous No.10440168]

>>10440053
>>10440078
>>10440149
As someone who owns all 3 Tempo games and has played the majority of all Rayman games ever released, I am a bit of a Tempo-head/Ray-Man in many scholary circles.

Super Tempo is closer to a Japanese Earthworm Jim. Indeed, it feels like a 2D Rayman in control, but its level structure is closer to a Jim's "this is the game now" feel where the objective changes to whatever the designers decided to throw in(ghost hunting,boxing-shmup, chariot stage, the last boss fight), where as Rayman is much more strictly a pure platforming game.

While Super Tempo looks gorgeous and can be fun to play, it unfortunately lacks a fully fleshing out of its main characters control options with stages that are frankly not that greatly designed, an issue other RED platformers suffered from(Tempo 32X, Bonk series). The final stage in particular is pretty lousy with random boxes thrown around to make obstacles that feel very rushed. The first and 2nd stages look visually great, but only the crab boss seems to hint at the greatness the game could have had if it had cut down on the quirkiness and tried to make a more solid action/platforming game.

Super Tempo is a unique experience worth playing, but as a content rich game, Rayman offers more. However, Tempo feels much more satisfying to play as over Rayman, but his game rarely lets him exploit that good control. If anything, I would say Tempo 32X offers a better pure platformer experience.

Thank you for your understanding.

[Anonymous No.10440282]

>>10434374
None. This piece of shit has zero games besides weeb mahjong shite. Buy a playstation, and thank me later.

[Anonymous No.10440405]

>>10435319
Yeah, I don't think anyone will contest Alpha 3 Saturn as an excellent port with cool additions it took the PSP A3 MAX or the Alpha Anthology's Hyper Alpha to compare to, but frankly you're just better off for most games with the arcade originals in emulation than slapping a Saturn version in there unless you really want some weird authenticity of the console port experience, or that one bonus character some Capcom games slipped in.

[Anonymous No.10440628]

Sonic R is really good, I just played it for the first time today.
I don't know why everyone hates on this, had way more fun with R than I did with CD.

[Anonymous No.10440720]

>>10437593
>Will be nice when it gets a translation if possible.
Here you go:
http://cw.nanako.moe/wiki/Log:MMS_Translation

>>10440628
Because people are retarded and can't figure out the controls, they expect it to control like Mario 64 or Sega Rally. Just use the shoulder buttons to do corner turns and it will control perfectly fine.

Other than that the only real criticism is that you only have five levels, and the draw distance is horrible especially in 2 player mode.
They should've given it some more development time, or have a bigger team working on it, so they can have more levels and maybe improve the draw distance.

[Anonymous No.10440762]

>>10440053
Platforming in Rayman sucks

[Anonymous No.10440780]

>>10440282
GTFO SNOY, you suck

[Anonymous No.10440797]

>>10440720
>and the draw distance is horrible
I played the Sonic Gems port and the draw distance is a fixed issue there.

[Anonymous No.10441152]

>>10440121
Those are two different games and I like them. You're judging a book by its cover, nigger

[Anonymous No.10441180]

>>10440797
That one uses the PC version which also has other extras not in the Saturn version, but it removes the gouraud shading and makes everything look drab. The actual PC version has a fix for that.

[Anonymous No.10442695]

>>10435082
this but unironically

[Anonymous No.10443008]

>>10434374
i explored your moms essential titles last night

[Anonymous No.10444345]

>>10442695
It wasn't ironic

[Anonymous No.10444354]

>>10437385
wtf is this real? is this from a saturn game?

[Anonymous No.10446252]

>>10444354
Its from the Doraemon live action film

[Anonymous No.10446449]

>>10435249
Underrated puzzler

[Radiochan !!8R5IcuH3PgQ No.10446476]

>>10434374
The Panzer Dragoon games
VF Remix and 2 (stay away from 1)
Street Fighter Zero 2 and 3, Marvel Super Heroes, Xmen vs Street Fighter
NiGHTS
Burning Rangers
Super Tempo
Astal
The Clockwork Knight games
Daytona USA, there were two other versions that were much more polished but the 1st one had the arcade soundtrack
SEGA Rally Championship
Virtua Cop games, but only if you have a light gun
The SEGA Ages series
Albert Odyssey
Dragpm Fprce
House of the Dead (only if you have a light gun)
Last Bronx
Fighting Vipers
Saturn Bomberman
Tempest 2k
Virtual On, but it's best if you somehow have a Twin Stick
Elevator Action Reeturns
Dead Or Alive
the Shining Force 3 trilogy
Legend of Oasis
There were also a bunch of NEO GEO CD ports. Much better than using an NGCD and I'm not sure but I think they had the same NGCD extras. Metal Slug definitely has "Combat School" and unlockable omake.
Battle Garegga
Wing Arms is fun aside from one level where the collision detection goes to shit
I quite enjoyed Hexen, Crusader No Remorse, and Sim City 2k on the platform, it's a shame Hexen and SC2k don't have floppy drive support

[Anonymous No.10447931]