Top Genesis Games

[Anonymous No.3116307]

Can we get a /vr/ top Genesis games thread going? Just bought a Model 1.

Should I get Vectorman and Rocket Knight Adventures?

[Anonymous No.3116362]

Please /vr/

[Anonymous No.3116367]

Yes. Rocket knight is awesone. That music.

[Anonymous No.3116374]

>>3116367
>that one nice guy on /vr/ who responds with just a quick sentence but no additions

[Anonymous No.3116375]

>>3116307
Things you probably now, but I would still recommend - Landstalker, Light Crusader, Shining Force series, Phantasy Star series.
Personal recommendation - Monster World IV

[Anonymous No.3116384]

Obviously the first party games are worth consideration as well as Konami, Capcom, and Treasure.

A game that isn't mentioned frequently (except in maybe unlicensed threads) is Shui Hu Feng Yun Zhuan (pic). You'll most likely need a flashcart for this one though.

Another one I dig is the Power Rangers Movie game. It's a brawler in the vein of Streets of Rage.

Toaplan has a great lineup for spaceship shooters like Fire Shark, Truxton, and Hellfire.

[Anonymous No.3116393]

>>3116384
I like how the enemies in that game are chinese clones of Capcom's sprites.

[Anonymous No.3116415]

>>3116384
I like how the enemies in that game are chinese clones of Capcom's sprites. Decent game although the controls are kinda clunky, thus i just stick to Knights of the round.

[Anonymous No.3116450]

>>3116384
What first party games? Is there a list? I haven't played Genesis in 15 years.

[Anonymous No.3116458]

list of sega video game franchises

do the rest yourself fgt

[Anonymous No.3116469]

>>3116307
My favorite Genesis games:
>Sonic 1
>Sonic 2
>Sonic 3K
>Vectorman
>Golden Axe
>Golden Axe II
>Ecco the Dolphin
>Eternal Champions
>MUSHA
>Elemental Master
>Pitfall The Mayan Adventure
>The Lion King
>Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
>Zombies Ate My Neighbors
>Battletoads and Double Dragon
>Risk

[Anonymous No.3116470]

>>3116458
What the fuck is wrong with you? Is this not a board where we discuss top classics for old systems?

Are we not allowed to have a list of /vr/'s favorites?

What the fuck.

[Anonymous No.3116473]

>>3116470
It's late, I'm sure my thread will pick up later today. Just ignore people that do /v/ tier shitposting.

>>3116384
There's a Japanese copy on Ebay of that Shui game, but I don't know if it would work in my Model 1 Genesis or not.

[Anonymous No.3116479]

>>3116458
>list of sega video game franchises
>unironically limiting yourself to first party games

[Anonymous No.3116484]

>>3116470
I was giving you shit for not having the mental capacity to punch a few keywords in your address bar. how the fuck do you even feed yourself.

welcome to 4chan.

[Anonymous No.3116485]

>THOSE FUCKING EBAY SELLERS THAT BUY A COMPLETE GAME AT LOW PRICE, THEN SPLIT IT UP INTO BOX, MANUAL, AND CARTRIDGE, AND SELL ALL 3 AT HIGH PRICES FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT

What is this bullshit. Holy fuck I hope no one seriously does this. I know some people need individual pieces but jesus this "Retro boom" is insane.

[Anonymous No.3116489]

>>3116479
>>3116450
do you still have to put cheerios in the toilet so you dont miss?

[Anonymous No.3116490]

>>3116484
he was probably wondering what the consensus around here was

[Anonymous No.3116491]

>>3116484
You have no metnal capacity and literally no understanding of basic recommended game lists.

Guess what, dumbfuck? I've already googled it, watched videos, and looked up MEGA's top picks. I want to hear what /vr/ likes and what actual other retro console players are still playing or are looking at on a discussion board for retro games.

You're a fucking dumb piece of shit and I hope you're trolling.

This elitist 100% assumption attitude of "Heh, he asked for recs, he didn't even google it first!" is pretty fucking asinine and only makes you look retarded.

Also, that "Welcome to 4chan" comment is fucking /b/ tier.

[Anonymous No.3116493]

Seriously, get Rocket Knight Adventures, easily my favorite video game from that generation.

If you want a great RPG play Shadowrun. It has some fun run and guns as well like Contra Hard Corps, Mega Turrican, Gunstar Heroes, and Alien Soldier.

The Road Rash trilogy are some awesome racing games with melee combat.

The Genesis has plenty of fun Shoot 'em Ups as well like Wings of Wor, Bio-Hazard Battle, Thunder Force III and IV, Elemental Master, and Eliminate Down.

[Anonymous No.3116494]

>>3116484
>>3116489
Can this guy be fucking banned?

[Anonymous No.3116497]

>>3116491

[Anonymous No.3116506]

>>3116497
I don't even care about the "Haha, I was just pretending to be retarded, trolled you, burned" shit you're doing.

I'm sick of this /b/ shit on /vr/. Go troll a Genesis vs SNES thread.

[Anonymous No.3116513]

>>3116493
Prepare to shoot a lot of dicks in Wings of Wor, though.

[Anonymous No.3116515]

>>3116506
I'm not the trolling shitposter, I was trying to convey that I felt that you #rekt him pretty hard. Should have done a better job, sorry senpai.

Already posted my list of recs, btw:
>>3116469

[Anonymous No.3116517]

>>3116513
That's pretty fucking creepy

[Anonymous No.3116519]

>>3116515
now we're attacking our own.

[Anonymous No.3116523]

>>3116513
Not many dicks, but there are a lot of awesome enemies in that game.

[Anonymous No.3116524]

>>3116491
>Also, that "Welcome to 4chan" comment is fucking /b/ tier.

#REKT
R
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[Anonymous No.3116526]

>>3116523
It's got its fair share is all I'm saying.

I agree, though, Wor has some of the best bosses in a SHMUP.

[Anonymous No.3116527]

>>3116523
It's got its fair share is all I'm saying.

I agree, though, Wor has some of the best bosses in a SHMUP.

[Anonymous No.3116532]

>>3116527
dat flame

[Anonymous No.3116534]

>>3116307
Ristar and thunderforce iv are both must haves imo. Gonna throw in skitchin for some quick timeless fun better than road rash imo.

[Anonymous No.3116537]

>>3116515
told you he was dumb...

[Anonymous No.3116538]

>>3116534
>Gonna throw in skitchin for some quick timeless fun better than road rash imo.

Seconding the shit out of this.

[Anonymous No.3116539]

>>3116515
I'd also recommend:

>Flicky
>Ristar
>Beyond Oasis
>Ecco Jr.
>Altered Beast
>Phelios
>Zero Wing
>Gynoug
>Zero Tolerance
>Shinobi III
>Puggsy
>Aladdin
>Alien Storm
>Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
>Primal Rage
>X-Men 2: Clone Wars
>Alisia Dragoon
>Vectorman 2
>Mortal Kombat
>Mortal Kombat 3
>Street Fighter II
>Fire Shark
>Wings of Wor
>Alien Soldier
>Earthworm Jim 2
>Truxton
>Yu Yu Hakusho: Makyo Toitsusen
>Mean Bean Machine
>Comix Zone
>Boogerman
>Pirates Gold
>Midnight Resistance
>Shaq Fu
>Tiny Toons Adventures
>The Adventures of Batman and Robin
>Battletech

love this thing

[Anonymous No.3116540]

>>3116307
what genres are your favorite?

[Anonymous No.3116541]

Pirates of Dark Water's an underrated gem. Varied locations, plenty of story, the ability to switch characters in the middle of a stage, and that fucking awesome stage where you can find the other half of Ren's sword.
Effectively ends the series.
Avoid the SNES version, though, as it's just a generic beat 'em up. Entirely different game.

[Anonymous No.3116542]

>>3116527
I know you didn't mean to do that, but.... you really have a weird stroke of luck with this one.

>>3116532
Dat flame indeed.

[Anonymous No.3116543]

>>3116541
>that life counter
>that health bar

How fucked can one player be?

[Anonymous No.3116562]

NOBODYS MENTIONED WARSONG WTFFFFFF

[Anonymous No.3116590]

>>3116375
>Shining Force series

I honestly think of Shining Force before Sonic when thinking about the Sega. Those were the games that really made the system for me. Especially Shining Force 1.

[Anonymous No.3116596]

>>3116590
I should replay that when I'm done with Shadowrun. hurry up and get here genesis!

[Anonymous No.3116652]

>>3116307
Shinobi series

[Anonymous No.3116730]

The Genesis is probably my favorite console. I made a top ten where I aimed to include only one game from each franchise (there would otherwise be a lot of Sonic games):

1. Streets of Rage
2. Sonic 2
3. M.U.S.H.A.
4. Ristar
5. Shinobi 3
6. Earthworm Jim 2
7. Super Hang-On
8. Truxton
9. NHL '98
10. Road Rash 3

[Anonymous No.3116746]

Streets of Rage 2 is mandatory.

[Anonymous No.3116781]

>>3116491

and that is why i love /vr/.
The most serious board about the things we like.
I salute you anon.

[Anonymous No.3116782]

>>3116590
>12/14
>Bar is full
>8/8
>Bar is same length as HP
>4/12
>Bar is less than a quarter full
>0/0
>Bar exists at all
>Max's class not on his stat window
Did the artist even play the game?

[Anonymous No.3116783]

>>3116513

i usually play wings of wor and actraiser 2 one after the other to get that holier thn thou feel.
Not genesis i know but still rocks.

[Anonymous No.3116786]

>>3116539

does vr like Ecco Jr?
i thought it took a different turn than the other two and went full kiddy haven't played it yet though should i give it a go?

[Anonymous No.3116796]

>>3116786
just a game that I liked. Mostly Sega Channel nostalgia.

[Anonymous No.3116804]

>>3116786

It is full kiddy, but as far as full kiddy games go, it certainly wasn't bad.

It was either that or Barney's Hide & Seek.

Or the best kiddy game ever made.

[Anonymous No.3116806]

>>3116796
i finally found the top down rally game i played on sc at a sleepover. power drive.

i shouldve left it as a memory

[Anonymous No.3116809]

>>3116804
i just sold that cib for $4

[Anonymous No.3116853]

>>3116307
>yet another TOP 10 GAYMS FOR X SYSTEM
I hate underage.
Instead of playing games you assholes just shitpost.

[Anonymous No.3116945]

>>3116853
I'm 25 you fucking idiot. I grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog and Golden Axe, but not much else on the Genesis that I can remember.

[Anonymous No.3116961]

>>3116945
I am truly sorry about that,I sometimes forget there are mentally challenged people posting here.

[Anonymous No.3116974]

>>3116961
I'm so sick of these shitposts.

Just fuck off. No one is asking you to post here

[Anonymous No.3117015]

>>3116539
>>Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
That game has some surprisingly good voices for a Genesis game and a great rendition of the theme song. Can't say I've ever played it though.

[Anonymous No.3117018]

>>3116804
>that picture
I completely forgot that game even existed. Thanks for reminding me, it's not bad.

[Anonymous No.3117021]

>>3116961
>I sometimes forget there are mentally challenged people posting here.
Yeah, and you're one of them.

[Anonymous No.3117056]

>>3116485
Emulate or get a flashcart, have all the games you want, never pay collectard prices again.

The 32X can read 32X roms from a normal Genesis flashcart, hell, the Powerbase Converter is literally just a passthrough, so if you put Master System roms on a Genesis flashcart, those should play too, without needing the PBC or Master system carts.

The Sega CD has no copy protection, so provided you have a PC with an internet connection and CD burner, a stack of burnable CDs should let you play any Sega CD game you ever wanted.

A flashcart is a one time cost of roughly 100 buckaroos depending on brands and where you look, they can fit hundreds of roms, so you can easily acquire and play games that would cost maybe 100-300 each due to rarity, as well as several dozen common games that would go for 10 to 70 each.

[Anonymous No.3117087]

>>3116307
If you haven't played them on the SNES, True Lies and Stargate are movie license games that are surprisingly good (especially given their routinely garbage publisher), once you learn the controls and the gameplay, they're really fun and intense (though fairly hard).

They're mostly the same as on the SNES, except with different sound, and different palette, obviously also controls (use a 6B controller for these).

There's a damn cool FPS game called Zero Tolerance, it's a corridor shooter like Wolfenstein 3D, except WAY more advanced and flashy. A ridiculous amount of ambition and attention to detail went into a game of this type, on this system, if you have an appreciation for old games on a technical level, it'll wow you here and there.

Shining Force is a fantastic classic, a tactical turn-based RPG, very easy to get into and very fun, gets fairly challenging at times.

Quackshot and Castlevania: Bloodlines was cool, as is Caliber .50

Looking at the 32X, it was a dumb flop at the time, but looking objectively at some of the individual games (and there honestly weren't many), detaching them from the idea of the addon itself, there's a few worth looking at.
There's Space Harrier (I haven't played this port, but you know the original is good, this can't be worse), there's a port of Doom which actually isn't TOO shabby if you turn off the music, and put on your own, (I suggest Black Sabbath, Metallica and Slayer), I'd say it's comparable to the Jaguar port in terms of gameplay.
There's also a port of After Burner which I'm told is arcade perfect, there's Cosmic Carnage, which is an interesting an unusual fighting game, alien convicts are stuck on a space ship and are fighting for the only remaining escape pod, before the ship explodes.
I never played Blackthorne much, but if you liked the original I don't think you'd hate this one.
I was never huge on Mortal Kombat, but there's a port of MK2 on it, which I don't know if it's any good.

[Anonymous No.3117092]

Am I the only one that actually likes zero wing as a game? Awful translation aside is a good game.

I also enjoy Grind Stormer.

[Anonymous No.3117102]

>>3117092
I love zero wing, the first level has the most banging song ever too.

[Anonymous No.3117108]

http://vsrecommendedgames.wikia.com/wiki/Mega_Drive

[Anonymous No.3117128]

>>3117108
> /v/

>recommending anything retro

[Anonymous No.3117296]

Here's a few uncommon Genesis recommendations, if you like your RPGs:

Buck Rodgers: Countdown to Doomsday - squad-based, turn-based tactical RPG with space combat, a decent plot and D&D rules in an SF setting

Star Control - predecessor to the legendary SC2. Fun 2 player asteroids-style competetive shooter with a mildly diverting strategy mode.

Starflight: AFAIK the Genesis has the best version of this space exploration/combat/RPG which is best described as a 2D Elite with a fucking awesome storyline, magic 80s synth soundtrack, diplomacy, trading, shooting and best of all MINING

[Anonymous No.3117329]

>>3117128
/v/'s recommended was around before /vr/ and that list isn't bad at all.

[Anonymous No.3117386]

If I give you a long list you'll just save it somewhere and never actually try them, so I'll just give you one.

Pulseman. Play until you beat it or can't stand to try again. Only then ask for one more.

Imagine I'm your parent twenty years ago, who brought you a rented game for a week and you can't get another one until I really see you gave this one a chance.

Extra points if you figure out all the special moves without looking them up.

[Anonymous No.3117453]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raf0jdiWV5I

[Anonymous No.3117463]

>>3117386
Well, I'm ordering games right now, and so far I've got about 5 ordered, so I'm actually taking suggestions seriously.

[Anonymous No.3117492]

>>3117463
Consider a flash cart, it's the same experience (it's the exact same data, the console just reads the rom the flashcart presents it with), if you plan on getting many games, it will save you a LOT of time, space and money.

For maybe 5 games, it probably won't be worth it, but at around 20, it would already pay for itself.

[Anonymous No.3117495]

>>3117463
>>3116307
Genesis is probably my favorite system of all time. My tastes are a little unusual to some, but here are my favorite games for it.

Ecco the Dolphin 1 & 2
Comix Zone
Jurassic Park and Rampage Edition
Beyond Oasis
Herzog Zwei
Phantasy Star IV
Gaiares
Budokan: Martial Spirit
Earthworm Jim 1 & 2
Space Harrier
Fantasy Zone 1 & 2
Outrun
Ranger X
ToeJam and Earl
Alien Soldier

I'm sure in 5 minutes I'll remember something else and kick myself for not including it, but off the top of my head I love all those games.

[Anonymous No.3117520]

No love for Decap attack or Toki?

[Anonymous No.3117613]

>>3117492
>flash cart
I've had numerous glitches with ROMs and emulation in the past. I'll pass.

[Anonymous No.3117640]

>>3116781
Most people get tired of little kids coming onto a random board they see for the first time after leaving /b/ to just make shitposts. The website is an image board called 4chan. /b/ is a particular board, the whole site is not /b/.

[Anonymous No.3117645]

>>3116782
>cannot unsee now

Thanks a lot, I really liked that picture too. It was part of an alternating album of desktop backgrounds. =/

[Anonymous No.3117656]

>>3116782
Most likely just slapped on graphic design after drawing a cool image.

[Anonymous No.3117661]

BIG QUESTION GUYS
I HAVE THE MONEY FOR EITHER
SHINING FORCE
OR
SHINING FORCE 2

[Anonymous No.3117739]

>>3117613
Flashcarts aren't emulation, you're using your actual console, and the flashcart contains the actual roms that are on the real game cartridges.

Your console will not be able to tell the difference short of those SNES games that required special chips.

Same data, same hardware, the storage medium is just different.

[Anonymous No.3117741]

>>3117739
Gotcha. But I have had flawed roms before.

[Anonymous No.3117742]

>>3117128
The list of recommended games isn't half bad though.

[Anonymous No.3117753]

>>3117520
Chill out man, nothing to go ape spit over.

[Anonymous No.3117775]

>>3117741
That can happen, yeah, but you know that a .rom is literally just the data that's on the .rom chip on a cartridge? The stuff you download is literally a copy of what's on there.

There's good and trustworthy sites for the stuff too, like emuparadise.

Just saying, you'll save a lot of money not paying collectors.

[Anonymous No.3118107]

One thing i have to recommend is decapattack
that game
is my fucking jam

[Anonymous No.3118163]

>>3117128
you realize that list was made by the same people that post here, there used to be only 1 gaming board ya'know.

[Anonymous No.3118232]

>>3117128
A long, LONG time ago, /v/ used to be not trash.

>>3117661
Personally, I think the first one is WAY better.

[Anonymous No.3118239]

>>3116307
> dat pic of a Sega Neptune

[Anonymous No.3118294]

>>3117753
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous No.3118416]

>>3118239
What about it

[Anonymous No.3118451]

>>3118416
I just think it's interesting that the OP said he got a model 1 Genesis and yet he posted a picture of a Sega Neptune instead.

[Anonymous No.3118486]

>>3118451
Maybe I also own the Neptune and am secretly playing these Genesis games on it

[Anonymous No.3118503]

I would recommend Vectorman 1, but stay away from 2, it is painfully redundant and unimaginitive after the first few levels.
I personally enjoyed the hell out of Kid Chameleon. Difficult yet satisfying platformer with lots of transformations

[Anonymous No.3118624]

>>3118416
>Genesis thread
>Shows a Neptune in the picture

[Anonymous No.3118712]

>>3118624
Wasn't Neptune just a standalone 32x? So it could've played Genesis.

[Anonymous No.3119143]

Check out this game. Yes, you play as Ronald McGoddamn Donald but it's actually a good game.

[Anonymous No.3119148]

>>3116307
>tfw no sega neptune
IT'S NOT FAIR

get stabbed OP

[Anonymous No.3119446]

>>3119143
That cover is creepy tho

[Anonymous No.3120269]

>>3118486
I have heard of people modding model 2 Sega Genesis consoles to play 32X games without needing the 32X as well.

[Anonymous No.3120289]

Stellar Assault (aka Shadow Squadron) is a great game for the 32X. Something about blowing apart giant ships piece by piece satisfies my autistic streak.