/vr/ - Retro Games

[Anonymous No.1511141]

What's /VG/'s opinion on Solstice? I picked it up blindly this weekend and it just entranced me, two sittings later I finished it. Now I'm looking for games that are similar on premise, isometric view, exploration, puzzles, and platforming. I've heard of the sequel Equinox, but I absolutely love that Solstice was one big dungeon, rather than multiple small ones. Any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.1511176]

>>1511141
Whooooooops, should'be been /vr/.

[Anonymous No.1511316]

>>1511141
Got it for 5$ from my local retro store. Pretty cool concept. Haven't beaten it because I refuse to look up a guide for an obviously exploration based game. One of these days when I have extra time I'll work on mapping it out. There's a spiritual sequel called Equinox, you should check that out if you liked solstice

[Anonymous No.1511331]

>>1511316

It's not just a spiritual sequel, it's an actual sequel.

(Excerpt from Wikipedia):

"Equinox, known in Japan as Solstice II (ソルスティスII?), is an isometric 3D action–puzzle-hybrid video game for the SNES. It is the sequel to Solstice, a Nintendo Entertainment System game."

[Anonymous No.1511382]

>>1511316
>>1511331
Like I said, I've looked into Equinox. I just don't think I'll like it as much because of the separate dungeons, I'm going to give it a go when I can pick up a copy either way. Something about exploring Solstice's one big dungeon instills a cozy sense of adventure.

[Anonymous No.1511431]

Solstice is my favorite game of all time. Equinox is also great. Once you get the knack, you can run through Solstice in under ten minutes effortlessly. Getting 100% took me a long time, though, and to be honest if you get stuck on that last fraction of a percent ask here again and I'll tell you what you almost certainly missed, because it took me forever to find. Oh yeah, no guides, obviously.

[Anonymous No.1511479]

>Borrow Equinox from a friend
>That second or third dungeon where you need a key across a giant pit of spikes
>you have to push the block out juuuuuuuuust right and jump juuuuuuuuuuuust right
>Think it is impossible
>Return the game never to play it again

[Anonymous No.1511740]

>>1511431
Nice! yeah, Using a map feels like cheating to me in an exploration based game.
I don't know that I'll go for 100% anytime soon though. Here's my first play through percentage.

[Anonymous No.1511753]

Step it up, Son.

[Anonymous No.1511757]

>>1511753
You've got my attention.
How does it compare to Solstice?

[Anonymous No.1511768]

>>1511757
It's bigger, deeper, harder, and with more RPG elements. Basically the difference between a console game and a contemporary computer game.

[Anonymous No.1511781]

Darkmere definitely has less platforming though. If that's important to you you might want to check out Landstalker.

[Anonymous No.1511793]

All these goddamn games I want to play now

[Anonymous No.1511795]

>>1511781
The platforming isn't necessarily make or break it for me, but the exploration is. I'll probably look into both. I'd love to more recommendations!

[Anonymous No.1511809]

This is now a motherfucking Light Crusader thread.

[Anonymous No.1511814]

>>1511793
Sorry, Bro... But be careful when you scratch the surface and discover you like a once-popular genre now forgotten except by /vr/ of course

[Anonymous No.1511847]

Did somebody say one big isometric dungeon?

Hope you like getting your shit murdered constantly

[Anonymous No.1511856]

>>1511814
What is this? Looks neat.
>>1511847
The Immortal, yes? I've considered it. is it basically death by trial and error, causing frustration or can I ACTUALLY enjoy this title? Because I always hear the former...

[Anonymous No.1511876]

>>1511781
This game is a perfect example of how platforming is terrible in isometroic view.

Just look at that, you have no idea if those platforms are next to you or miles above you.

[Anonymous No.1511889]

>>1511856
The first game is Head Over Heels. The Immortal is very very hard but in hindsight the solutions to the puzzles make sense. If dying over and over again would frustrate you, you might want to leave it alone. I beat it when I was 12 though. No guide or anything. The feeling of accomplishment was profound, including getting past the gore.

[Anonymous No.1511883]

>>1511856
>head-over-heels-screensho(...).jpg

I don't know, probably doom or something

[Anonymous No.1511896]

>>1511876
They move.

[Anonymous No.1511897]

>>1511883
Mobile doesn't display filenames. Most people asking these days are probably using mobile or something.

[Anonymous No.1511904]

>>1511781
>greenmaze
fucking kill me. I liked the game but the awkward platforming was by far the weakest part of it

[Anonymous No.1511915]

Check out alk of Ultimate Play The Game's library.

Knight Lore got an HD remake and it's a free download!

[Anonymous No.1511914]

>>1511883
Mobile doesn't display filenames cockwad.

[Anonymous No.1511918]

Oh shit so did 3D Batman. WTF how am I just now discovering this?

[Anonymous No.1511972]

>>1511914
Your phone a shit.

[Anonymous No.1511979]

>>1511141
>rather than multiple small ones. Any suggestions?

to be fair the dungeons in Equinox are gigantic. I love both games, you should definitely check out Equinox, if you liked Solstice you'll more than likely love Equinox. if you do play it, I highly recommend using the code for unlimited life and magic power, the game is still a huge challenge but the code makes it much more enjoyable and lets you soak in the great atmosphere and enjoying the exploration and puzzles.

[Anonymous No.1512012]

>>1511753

I'd really like to play this. Where's a good, safe place to get access to Amiga kickstart ROMs?

[Anonymous No.1512053]

>>1511979
Alright, that makes me feel much better about the individual dungeons then. Am i still going to need to make my own msps? I revel in thst kind of thing. I have no intention of using such codes though. That kind of thing ruins the fun for me.

[Anonymous No.1512061]

>>1512012
I played it on my Wii but there should be packs out there. I don't think an Amiga rom can have a virus in it that could infect outside the emulator any more than a Playstation bios could.

[Anonymous No.1512158]

Cadaver bump

[Anonymous No.1512204]

Landstalker, its an action RPG though.

[Anonymous No.1512557]

Any Landstalker fans want to comment on Ladystalker? (Also, I personally can't consider Landstalker anywhere near the same class as Solstice)

[Anonymous No.1512567]

I really hate those types of games but here are some for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwFZyogy2tk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJRcJOll15U

[Anonymous No.1512583]

I never played any of those games but it's just really nice to see the joy you got from it. Long time ago I've read such a positive discussion

[Anonymous No.1512609]

>>1511781
>>1512204

For those of you who liked Landstalker, but want a much more refined game, then check out Alundra on the PS1 if you haven't already. It's been my favorite game since '97.

[Anonymous No.1512617]

>>1512158
Mr Robot is cool too.

[Anonymous No.1512662]

Reminds me of Tom Clancy’s Ruthless.com.

[Anonymous No.1513310]

So, I started Equinox last night after work. I completed the first dungeoun and poked around the second a bit. I enjoyed it quite a bit, save for the skull boss fight. Is there a way I can run? Or do I get the ability to later? What about these knives, are the combat upgrades?

[Anonymous No.1513338]

>>1511847
I wish I could find a modern //gs emulator that didn't suck so I could replay this. I can't stand the music in the Genesis port.

[Anonymous No.1513343]

>>1513310
There are more weapons and spells if I recall correctly. I don't think you ever get to run. Shit gets sufficiently perilous that you're usually more worried about moving too many pixels than not moving fast enough. Good luck! It's a very satisfying game to beat!

[Anonymous No.1513475]

>>1511141
Welp you got me interested OP. I've looked at the game while skimming through a folder of roms, but tonight will be the first time I try it.

[Anonymous No.1513494]

I bought Solstice this past weekend.

I only bought it because of Tim Follin's music.

[Anonymous No.1513653]

Is this game rather difficult or do I just suck?

[Anonymous No.1513717]

>>1513653
git gud

[Anonymous No.1513821]

>>1513653
Nah, it's challenging, it just takes awhile to get used to. Totally doable in a weekend with no guide. In my experience anyway.

[Anonymous No.1513959]

I don't understand how you guys can play isometric platformers. Don't they fuck with your head?

For example:
http://terrycavanaghgames.com/nayasquest/

[Anonymous No.1513967]

>>1513959
They do, Anon. They do.

[Anonymous No.1513982]

Dark Savior for the Saturn.

Pretty cheap/easy to find and it's weird.

[Anonymous No.1514525]

>>1513959

Thanks for reminding me of a game I really enjoyed recently.

You should finish it if you haven't.

[Anonymous No.1514593]

>>1513959
>Terry Cavanagh

[Anonymous No.1515465]

>>1514593

Cavanagh is amazing. Although I kind of like his less organized but usually more creative mate Stephen Lavelle better.

Are you just anticipating 'not muh retro'-tier autism?