Couple of old-gen game questions/need opinions.

Hiroko · 10-20-2008, 10:57 AM

Checked a few reviews on these but really didn't find anything worthwhile or just shitty ass reviews about them. So I was wondering what everyone thought of these games.

The Lost Vikings (Sega Genesis)
Is this title any good, I got it for 5 dollars mint in box at a yard sale and have only heard from friends that the game was "Blizzard's" first? Is this game similar to the "Gauntlet" series?

Sword of Mana (GBA)
Is this in anyway related to Secret of Mana for the SNES? This is another game I got mint in box for 7-8 bucks and didn't know if it was similar in any way of story or characters to the SNES one.

Doom (Sega Genesis 32x)
Whats so special about this one? I have it also mint in box but wondering if its any different than the original doom?

Diddy Kong Racing (N64)
My friend told me to get this game since I like Mario Kart alot. I've never tried any of the Monkey-racing series games yet so I just wanted a few opinions on it also before I try playing it out fully.

Street Fighter II (SNES)
Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES)
Super Street Fighter II (SNES)
Whats the difference between all 3 of these? I got all 3 of them yesterday for 13 bucks (cartridges only) and don't know the difference...

Thanks

Kaisha · 10-20-2008, 11:07 AM

The Lost Vikings (Sega Genesis)
Not their first title. It's a puzzle game where you try to get from Point A to B using three viking characters you toggle through. You got your attacker, your jumper, and your guy-with-shield who can use said shield as a platform for your jumper to land on top of to reach other places. I quite enjoyed it back as a kid with the SNES version, some real brain teasers in there.

Sword of Mana (GBA)
It's like it, but I really didn't enjoy it at all, especially with the brain dead AI partner holding you back.

Doom (Sega Genesis 32x)
No idea.

Diddy Kong Racing (N64)
It's good. Lots of tracks, three vehicles to use (kart, hovercraft, airplane), hard difficulty, etc. Only problem is that it's presented in a fashion that'd get a little kid excited, so if you can't stand high-pitched voices or happy-go-lucky music, well,. enjoy!

Street Fighter II (SNES)
Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES)
Super Street Fighter II (SNES)
SF2 is vanilla Street Fighter. Turbo iirc adds colour swaps to the characters and includes four additional characters, as well as turbo mode. Forgot what Super added but it's essentially the best of the three.

Hiroko · 10-20-2008, 11:18 AM

Word, thanks for the quick reply. I'll probably be giving the The Lost Vikings a first run since I love games with puzzles the most.

JetEnduro · 10-20-2008, 05:34 PM

SSF2
Adds Dee-Jay, Fei-long, Cammy, T-Hawk and combo counters. And probably some other small details i'm forgetting.

Krandor · 10-20-2008, 07:18 PM

Sword of Mana is a remake of Seiken Densetsu 1 (read : the prequel to Secret of Mana), which was an original Gameboy game. It was called Final Fantasy Adventure here in America.

Get the original if you can get your hands on it, it was a great game. The remake was terrible.

Merovingian · 10-20-2008, 07:28 PM

Diddy kong racing is a great game, for me its better than mario kart 64. I must say this game is long.

Hiroko · 10-20-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krandor

Sword of Mana is a remake of Seiken Densetsu 1 (read : the prequel to Secret of Mana), which was an original Gameboy game. It was called Final Fantasy Adventure here in America.

Get the original if you can get your hands on it, it was a great game. The remake was terrible.

Wait, Final Fantasy Adventure isin't an actual FF series (Square) title? I always thought it was lol.

Krandor · 10-20-2008, 07:38 PM

Final Fantasy Adventure = Seiken Densetsu
Final Fantasy Legend 1/2/3 = SaGa series

They were both renamed to Final Fantasy in the US because Square thought it would help the titles sell better.

Hiroko · 10-20-2008, 08:41 PM

Never knew that, the more you know~

BRP · 10-20-2008, 08:50 PM

Super Turbo is considered the very best street fighter II. It had Super attacks(and has all of the characters). There have various balancing differences between each one, so they are all a little different.

Also, make sure to get Super Turbo HD when it comes out. It will probably be the best version yet, with good character balance.

Krandor · 10-20-2008, 09:26 PM

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is going to be so awesome, the rebalanced mode looks freaking sweet.

10-20-2008, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hiroko Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ROAM Posts: 700	Couple of old-gen game questions/need opinions. Checked a few reviews on these but really didn't find anything worthwhile or just shitty ass reviews about them. So I was wondering what everyone thought of these games. The Lost Vikings (Sega Genesis) Is this title any good, I got it for 5 dollars mint in box at a yard sale and have only heard from friends that the game was "Blizzard's" first? Is this game similar to the "Gauntlet" series? Sword of Mana (GBA) Is this in anyway related to Secret of Mana for the SNES? This is another game I got mint in box for 7-8 bucks and didn't know if it was similar in any way of story or characters to the SNES one. Doom (Sega Genesis 32x) Whats so special about this one? I have it also mint in box but wondering if its any different than the original doom? Diddy Kong Racing (N64) My friend told me to get this game since I like Mario Kart alot. I've never tried any of the Monkey-racing series games yet so I just wanted a few opinions on it also before I try playing it out fully. Street Fighter II (SNES) Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES) Super Street Fighter II (SNES) Whats the difference between all 3 of these? I got all 3 of them yesterday for 13 bucks (cartridges only) and don't know the difference... Thanks __________________

10-20-2008, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hiroko Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ROAM Posts: 700	Word, thanks for the quick reply. I'll probably be giving the The Lost Vikings a first run since I love games with puzzles the most. __________________

10-20-2008, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
JetEnduro Puppetmaster Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 59	SSF2 Adds Dee-Jay, Fei-long, Cammy, T-Hawk and combo counters. And probably some other small details i'm forgetting. Last edited by JetEnduro; 10-20-2008 at 05:35 PM. Reason: Oops, thought it was SSF2T >_>;

10-20-2008, 08:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hiroko Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ROAM Posts: 700	Never knew that, the more you know~ __________________

10-20-2008, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
BRP Ridill Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Posts: 11,107	Super Turbo is considered the very best street fighter II. It had Super attacks(and has all of the characters). There have various balancing differences between each one, so they are all a little different. Also, make sure to get Super Turbo HD when it comes out. It will probably be the best version yet, with good character balance. __________________ bg-wiki.com

10-20-2008, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kaisha Sea Torques Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 'eh? Posts: 769	The Lost Vikings (Sega Genesis) Not their first title. It's a puzzle game where you try to get from Point A to B using three viking characters you toggle through. You got your attacker, your jumper, and your guy-with-shield who can use said shield as a platform for your jumper to land on top of to reach other places. I quite enjoyed it back as a kid with the SNES version, some real brain teasers in there. Sword of Mana (GBA) It's like it, but I really didn't enjoy it at all, especially with the brain dead AI partner holding you back. Doom (Sega Genesis 32x) No idea. Diddy Kong Racing (N64) It's good. Lots of tracks, three vehicles to use (kart, hovercraft, airplane), hard difficulty, etc. Only problem is that it's presented in a fashion that'd get a little kid excited, so if you can't stand high-pitched voices or happy-go-lucky music, well,. enjoy! Street Fighter II (SNES) Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES) Super Street Fighter II (SNES) SF2 is vanilla Street Fighter. Turbo iirc adds colour swaps to the characters and includes four additional characters, as well as turbo mode. Forgot what Super added but it's essentially the best of the three.

10-20-2008, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Krandor Nidhogg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asura Posts: 3,509	Sword of Mana is a remake of Seiken Densetsu 1 (read : the prequel to Secret of Mana), which was an original Gameboy game. It was called Final Fantasy Adventure here in America. Get the original if you can get your hands on it, it was a great game. The remake was terrible.

10-20-2008, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Merovingian Fallso Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 168	Diddy kong racing is a great game, for me its better than mario kart 64. I must say this game is long.

10-20-2008, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Krandor Nidhogg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asura Posts: 3,509	Final Fantasy Adventure = Seiken Densetsu Final Fantasy Legend 1/2/3 = SaGa series They were both renamed to Final Fantasy in the US because Square thought it would help the titles sell better.

10-20-2008, 09:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Krandor Nidhogg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asura Posts: 3,509	Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is going to be so awesome, the rebalanced mode looks freaking sweet.

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