Retro games?

[ohheyhereitis]

Hey, I wanna try my hand at retro games. I already know Mega man and Sonic the Hedgehog, but what else? Care to help me out?

[Im-A-Pirate]

Glad to help, I know alot of people love retro games, but I've found a way to simulate them without paying any money on games, controllers, or consoles. And best of all, it's doable in 3 easy steps.

Step 1: Go to youtube
Step 2: Put on Super Mario Bros 1 music
Step 3: Bash your head against the desk.

Congratulations, you're now playing super mario bros 1. Enjoy.

[KeroKeroMario]

Define "retro." By the definition you gave, with Megaman being on NES and Sonic on Genesis, there's still way too many to name. I'd recommend Google-ing some NES and Genesis games to try out.

[Maverick-Alex]

At 6/27/10 10:56 PM, Im-A-Pirate wrote: Congratulations, you're now playing super mario bros 1. Enjoy.

Wow, you are like, so funny and sharp.

[SoulMaster71]

Grab a Super Nintendo. Then, get Final Fantasy III. It was Final Fantasy VI in Japan, if you're confused. Square used to do that a lot, but the real Final Fantasy III didn't come to the West until a DS remake was released. Final Fantasy VI is awesome. Also, Secret of Mana, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past... Really, the SNES years were great for epic adventures. If you're not much of an RPG fan, get Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Super Metroid.

Actually, don't take my word for anything. Pick a retro system and a preferred genre, and this is a list as compiled by 4chan's /v/. Be aware that, as it's 4chan-based, there are sure to be troll suggestions, but some of them are really good.

[Im-A-Pirate]

At 6/27/10 11:03 PM, Maverick-Alex wrote:

At 6/27/10 10:56 PM, Im-A-Pirate wrote: Congratulations, you're now playing super mario bros 1. Enjoy.

Wow, you are like, so funny and sharp.

Me? no way, you're the real deal. I'm no match for your sarcasm.

[Livin-Legend]

Can you be more specific as what system or what games you're looking for? Either way, a SNES is probably the perfect system as well as the Genesis and NES.

[Im-A-Pirate]

At 6/27/10 11:48 PM, Livin-Legend wrote: Can you be more specific as what system or what games you're looking for? Either way, a SNES is probably the perfect system as well as the Genesis and NES.

Yes, both are very good for an up and coming masochist. Enjoy cutting yourself, because that's the only thing less fun than playing retro games.

[matus1010]

you must play super metroid

[Livin-Legend]

At 6/28/10 12:25 AM, Im-A-Pirate wrote:

At 6/27/10 11:48 PM, Livin-Legend wrote: Can you be more specific as what system or what games you're looking for? Either way, a SNES is probably the perfect system as well as the Genesis and NES.

Yes, both are very good for an up and coming masochist. Enjoy cutting yourself, because that's the only thing less fun than playing retro games.

Dude piss off, if you don't like retro games just leave no need to insult the guy or other people's posts. The guy wants to play retro games so people are just giving him some suggestions, sorry he doesn't want to look for modern day games to play which you'd probably prefer. Stop being a fuckin' immature bitch.

[Jackho]

Couldn't you be more specific, what consoles you have etc.? Or are you being a douche and using emulators?
Exactly how old do you want to go?
Anyway, here is some of my favourite retro games:

NES:
Zelda 1 & 2
Super Mario 1-3
Contra
Super Contra
Double Dragon 2
Punch Out
Final Fantasy
Metroid
Metal Gear

SNES:
Zelda: Link to the Past
Super Metroid
F-Zero
Castlevania 4
Final Fantasy 2 (4 in Japan)
Final Fantasy 3 (6 in Japan),
Chrono Trigger
Donkey Kong Country 1 & 2,
Street Fighter 2
Turtles in Time
Mortal Kombat 2
Mario Kart
Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen (lol racism)
Secret of Mana
Killer Instinct
Breath of Fire 2
Doom (shit compared to PC version)
Harvest Moon
Super Mario World
Star Fox

Genesis:
Comix Zone
Desert Strike
Jungle Strike
Urban Strike
Streets of Rage 2
Sonic 1-3
Earthworm Jim
Gunstar Heroes
Toejam & Earl
Shadow Run
Alex Kidd: Enchanted Castle
Bonanza Broz
Rocket Knight Adventures.
Ranger X.
Contra Hard Corps.
Aladdin
After Burner
Decap Attack
Ecco the Dolphin
Gain Ground
Golden Axe 1-3
Kid Chamelion
Mega Bomberman
Space Harrier 2
Jurassic Park
Gaiares
Corporation
Mega Lo Mania
Truxton
Crusader of Centy
Nobunaga's Ambition
Phantasy Star IV
Ristar
Shinobi 3
Super Thunder Blade
Vector Man 1 & 2
Zombies Ate My Neighbors

Play all these and you'll be motherfucking hardcore.

[p0wn]

Shameless plug: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/54 0052

[Ricky2311]

At 6/27/10 10:45 PM, ohheyhereitis wrote: Hey, I wanna try my hand at retro games. I already know Mega man and Sonic the Hedgehog, but what else? Care to help me out

pokemon that game rocks
i mean like pokemon yellow old game

[Oolaph]

At 6/28/10 01:04 PM, Jackho wrote: NES:
Zelda 1 & 2
Super Mario 1-3
Contra
Super Contra
Double Dragon 2
Punch Out
Final Fantasy
Metroid
Metal Gear

Also, try

Ninja Gaiden1-3
Castlevania1-3
Mega Man 1-6
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Dr. Mario
Tetris
Kirby's Adventure

I own and love each one of the games on this combined list. You should try' em out.

[Livin-Legend]

Here's my quick list of games that weren't covered yet:

NES:
Mega Man 1 - 6 (shocked nobody put these yet)
Dragon Warrior 1 - 4
Gradius
Life Force
Kid Icarus
Bubble Bobble
Battletoads
Micro Machines

SNES:
Super Smash TV
Breath of Fire
Secret of Evermore
Illusion of Gaia
Soul Blazer
Terranigma (haven't played this cause i live in the States, but heard it's great)
Earthbound
Gradius III
U.N. Squadron
R-Type
Super Metroid
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario RPG
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Street Fighter 2 (any version, preferably Turbo)
Final Fight 1 - 3
Actraiser
Robotrek
Shadowrun
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Contra III
Castlevania IV
Mega Man X - X3
Super Ghouls and Ghosts

Genesis:
Sonic 1 - 3 (I don't even know if people put this yet)
Contra Hard Corps
Gunstar Heroes (someone already said this, but you must get this)
Castlevania Bloodlines
Strider
X-Men 1 and 2
General Chaos
Mutant League Hockey and Football (very fun sports games)
Phntasy Star II - IV
Shining Force I and II
Shadowrun (completely different from SNES version)
TMNT: Hyperstone Heist

That should do it for you.

[sandman0393]

none of you suggested Actraiser!?

That's like one of the best retro games ever!

the game's for SNES by the way

[dec-1310]

Did anyone else though at first that he was talking about "Retro Studios" games (you know, like Metroid Prime)?

[Livin-Legend]

At 6/28/10 05:41 PM, sandman0393 wrote: none of you suggested Actraiser!?

That's like one of the best retro games ever!

the game's for SNES by the way

Look under my SNES list.

[sandman0393]

At 6/28/10 08:20 PM, Livin-Legend wrote:

At 6/28/10 05:41 PM, sandman0393 wrote: none of you suggested Actraiser!?

That's like one of the best retro games ever!

the game's for SNES by the way

Look under my SNES list.

I just realized

[ohheyhereitis]

Whoa, thanks guys. And yeah I might be a douche and use an emulator. Although I'm probably just gonna save up money and buy a SNES. I'm really looking for any retro game and I'm not looking for any system. I've never really played much retro games so anything goes. Thanks guys.

[SoulMaster71]

At 6/29/10 11:33 AM, ohheyhereitis wrote: And yeah I might be a douche and use an emulator.

You're only hurting your own experience. I've used emulators, and let me tell you, it ain't as good as the real thing. A physical copy, the actual hardware, these things improve the experience. Games are more fun when you're sprawled out on the couch than they are when you're sitting at the computer.

[martiescageda]

Hey, Neo-Geo games are also kinda retro.

Early 90's games like Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting and Metal Slug are awesome, but since the Neo-Geo was very powerful for its time, they don't look very "retro".

There are only like a hundred games for that system, if you like arcade games, you should try it out.

[ohheyhereitis]

I'm just wondering, but a Super Nintendo doesn't cost much right? I think I have a couple somewhere, its just that they don't work.

[vannila-guerilla]

There are plenty you forgot like Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat.

[RubberTrucky]

Also, R-type.

i'm disgusted at the lack of R-type.

[Livin-Legend]

At 7/1/10 01:07 PM, ohheyhereitis wrote: I'm just wondering, but a Super Nintendo doesn't cost much right? I think I have a couple somewhere, its just that they don't work.

Unfortunately SNES now cost like $40 - $50 if you want them in good condition. On the better note, if you go to a flea market, pawn shop, or even a yard sale, you can get them for poor to great condition and usually for a good price. I got my SNES for $30 with a controller and 3 games at a flea market, so you just have to look around.

However, your main concern should being able to afford games, because many games which are highlights of the SNES (e.g. Chrono Trigger, FF VI, Super Metroid etc.) are easily $20 and up.

[Chdonga]

At 6/28/10 12:25 AM, Im-A-Pirate wrote: Enjoy cutting yourself, because that's the only thing less fun than playing retro games.

I take it you've never played an FPS or any Xbox 360 game.

[ZJ]

You're best bet is to pick up a cheap PS2 and play any one of these retro compilations

There's a ton more, and you can also play cool PS1 games with your PS2. This is the best advice that I can offer.

[TheSoap]

At 6/27/10 10:45 PM, ohheyhereitis wrote: Hey, I wanna try my hand at retro games. I already know Mega man and Sonic the Hedgehog, but what else? Care to help me out?

Well For The First You Should Get An Emulator.
A emulator can play other games and more for free.
Get a Nes Emulator at. Www.Emulatorzone.Com
THen Find something about Nes.
Then Search The Game U Want on google.
Example: Nes Megaman 1 Rom.
Also make sure that you need to download stuff.
It Shouldn't be any Spyware/Virus And That Stuff.
Also the Megaman games was my Favourite Games When I Was: 8-11 Years Old.
Well I hoped you readed this. Go Doperoms for Nintendo 64 Games For Free.

See Ya Later.

PS: You can connect your Xbox 360 Controller to your computer to play. Pretty Cool Eh? :P

[KeroKeroMario]

At 7/2/10 06:53 PM, TheSoap wrote: Well For The First You Should Get An Emulator.

*facepalm*

Dude, you DO know that talk about emulators/ROMs are not allowed on the forums, right?