Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing?

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 07:15 PM

Since the Game Thread is pretty much all new stuff, I'd like to see if anyone's playing any of the old stuff (Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, Turbo Grafx, Neo-Geo, N64, PS1, emulators, etc...)
Also, anything retro on the Wii Virtual Console or PS3, XBox 360, or PC too.
I've been playing Punch-Out, Tecmo Bowl, Contra, Castlevania, Earthbound, and TMNT: The Arcade Game of late.

Anybody else into retro gaming?

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 07:19 PM

Other notables I've played of late:

Kid Icarus
Metroid
Battletoads (The Arcade Version)
Excitebike
Super Mario All-Stars
X-Men: The Arcade Game
The Avengers
Mega Man 2

Old school gamers, recommend something good.

MurphysLaw · 09-20-2011, 07:19 PM

Just beat Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest 1 during my short semester break. Played it on a NES emulator on my MacBook

688sonarmen · 09-20-2011, 07:30 PM

NES and Super Nintendo are the only systems I know how to play.

Kung-Fu
Street Fighter 2
Skate or Die
California Games
Star Fox

Some of the best

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

NES and Super Nintendo are the only systems I know how to play.

Kung-Fu
Street Fighter 2
Skate or Die
California Games
Star Fox

Some of the best

Star Fox for SNES?
I might have to revisit Skate or Die and California Games. I loved Skate or Die when I was a kid, but couldn't figure it out when I revisited it last year.

And how could I forget the most AWESOME game of all time:

STREETS OF RAGE 2! The soundtrack alone puts it in the top ten, but the gameplay for a beat'em up makes it my favorite of ALL TIME.

MurphysLaw · 09-20-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

And how could I forget the most AWESOME game of all time:

STREETS OF RAGE 2! The soundtrack alone puts it in the top ten, but the gameplay for a beat'em up makes it my favorite of ALL TIME.

I love me some Streets of Rage, man I gotta hook the Wii up and play that again

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

I love me some Streets of Rage, man I gotta hook the Wii up and play that again

1,2,or 3?

2 was the greatest IMHO.

688sonarmen · 09-22-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

Star Fox for SNES?
I might have to revisit Skate or Die and California Games. I loved Skate or Die when I was a kid, but couldn't figure it out when I revisited it last year.

And how could I forget the most AWESOME game of all time:

STREETS OF RAGE 2! The soundtrack alone puts it in the top ten, but the gameplay for a beat'em up makes it my favorite of ALL TIME.

Yeah for SNES, I never advanced my video gaming further than that system

Starscream · 09-23-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Just beat Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest 1 during my short semester break. Played it on a NES emulator on my MacBook

I'm not big on rpg games, but Dragon Warrior always intrigued me a bit.

MurphysLaw · 09-24-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

I'm not big on rpg games, but Dragon Warrior always intrigued me a bit.

The first one isn't very involved as an RPG, you need to talk to people in the towns for hints for what to do next, but that's about it. And you don't have to worry about a large party of characters either.

Starscream · 09-24-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

The first one isn't very involved as an RPG, you need to talk to people in the towns for hints for what to do next, but that's about it. And you don't have to worry about a large party of characters either.

I'm not much on the turn based gameplay, although I'm a big fan of Earthbound for the snes. I do love me some Zelda games, for those who consider that to be rpg.

replicant_argent · 09-20-2011, 07:33 PM

I've been playing Pong in my head all day.

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I've been playing Pong in my head all day.

Does the bouncing back and forth give you a headache?

Never was good at either Pong or the more modernized Breakout, but I still respect both games.

DPD6030 · 09-22-2011, 01:42 PM

I've been playing Mario kart and Mario tennis on my lime green 64

The Poet · 09-22-2011, 01:49 PM

Does Red Rover count?

pektel · 09-22-2011, 01:58 PM

I don't own any new game system. I bought a PS2 a few years ago when I quit drinking to keep me occupied. Now it doesn't hold my attention for more than a few minutes. I still have my original NES from 20 or so years ago, along with a few games. Commando, Gunsmoke, Gradius, Contra, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Skate or Die 1 & 2, World Cup soccer, Super Spike V-Ball... and of course all 3 super mario's.

But my favorite was always Breakthru. That game is the isht.

JackSchwartz · 09-22-2011, 02:25 PM

I used to play Kid Icarus all the time. Loved that game. I still play RBI Baseball on the NES when I visit my parents.

DPD6030 · 09-23-2011, 02:42 PM

You know what I miss...Mike Tyson's punch-out and Excite bike and Blades of Steel...all classics on the NES IMO. Wish I had a NES.

Starscream · 09-23-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

You know what I miss...Mike Tyson's punch-out and Excite bike and Blades of Steel...all classics on the NES IMO. Wish I had a NES.

I'm fortunate enough to still have my original NES. It's cool that you can pick up most games for between 50 cents to $2.00 (although a few rare games go for up to $1,000). If you're interested, you can find one on E-Bay or Amazon for less than $50, or you can buy the dual NES/SNES system for around $50 too.

irratebass · 09-23-2011, 03:19 PM

I'm still playing through SCARFACE and the GTA TRILOGY BOX SET for the original XBOX...does that count?

09-20-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? Since the Game Thread is pretty much all new stuff, I'd like to see if anyone's playing any of the old stuff (Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, Turbo Grafx, Neo-Geo, N64, PS1, emulators, etc...) Also, anything retro on the Wii Virtual Console or PS3, XBox 360, or PC too. I've been playing Punch-Out, Tecmo Bowl, Contra, Castlevania, Earthbound, and TMNT: The Arcade Game of late. Anybody else into retro gaming? __________________ Insert quote here.

09-20-2011, 07:19 PM	#2
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? Other notables I've played of late: Kid Icarus Metroid Battletoads (The Arcade Version) Excitebike Super Mario All-Stars X-Men: The Arcade Game The Avengers Mega Man 2 Old school gamers, recommend something good. __________________ Insert quote here.

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688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? NES and Super Nintendo are the only systems I know how to play. Kung-Fu Street Fighter 2 Skate or Die California Games Star Fox Some of the best

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DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I've been playing Mario kart and Mario tennis on my lime green 64

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I don't own any new game system. I bought a PS2 a few years ago when I quit drinking to keep me occupied. Now it doesn't hold my attention for more than a few minutes. I still have my original NES from 20 or so years ago, along with a few games. Commando, Gunsmoke, Gradius, Contra, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Skate or Die 1 & 2, World Cup soccer, Super Spike V-Ball... and of course all 3 super mario's. But my favorite was always Breakthru. That game is the isht. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I used to play Kid Icarus all the time. Loved that game. I still play RBI Baseball on the NES when I visit my parents.

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DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? You know what I miss...Mike Tyson's punch-out and Excite bike and Blades of Steel...all classics on the NES IMO. Wish I had a NES.

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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I'm still playing through SCARFACE and the GTA TRILOGY BOX SET for the original XBOX...does that count? __________________