What games are you playing this week? 2017-07-31

obsidianspider

Let's chat about what games we're playing this week and other game-related stuff that may not merit its own thread.

theWinterDojer

I've been playing a lot of Contra III for SNES using my PS4 controller and I'm convinced this game was meant to be played with a joystick. It feels soo much better, and I can actually get past the first stage now.

Also been playing Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension for SNES from Japan. I found an fan made English translation patch for it which applies easily, I highly recommend it if you've never played or are a fan of fighting games.

Finally, tried out Jackie Chan Stuntmaster for PSX. Never played it before but it's really fun. It's a street brawler with some platforming along the way and Jackie's voice acting and pixelated face rendered on his blocky body is priceless.

obsidianspider

Game Boy was released in North America on this day in 1989. Happy 28th birthday Game Boy!

lilbud

I've been playing alot of Practicing to get my learner's permit (Real-Life). I'll be playing that all week.

theWinterDojer

@lilbud Oh dear, I feel old now. Maybe Driver on playstation will help.

meleu

I couldn't hold myself, I installed steam on my Linux x86 and bought Shovel Knight only to play with my 8Bit NES30 looking at a 32" TV screen. :-)

I'm planning to start Terranigma again. I lost my previous progress because the .srm wasn't saved. But now I learned about the autosave_interval option. ;-)

space cadet

I'm gonna play shadowrun. I can't decide between the snes or the genesis version.

meleu

@space-cadet
My suggestion
SNES version.

Why?
Because it has cheevos: http://retroachievements.org/Game/566

lilbud

@space-cadet
My Suggestion
Don't listen to @meleu

Why?
You shouldn't give in to peer pressure

hooperre

@thewinterdojer Wow how on earth did I not think to look for a patch for that game? I've played it plenty of times before, but never been able to understand it ha.

To avoid a double post, I just finished Pokemon Snap for the first time ever after the newest GLide update.

pjft

@meleu Shovel Knight is a gem. Make the most of it!

I'm playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Hyperstone Heist, following the massive thread in the forums. Oh, and Outrun and Contra if I have the chance.

meleu

@pjft I'm already listening to this album as something that was part of my childhood:

:-)

lilbud

@meleu Clockwork Knight has best music

All others, please get out

EctoOne

I was browsing romhacking.net yesterday and found a translation patch for Makai-Mura Gaiden: The Demon Darkness. And since I loved Gargoyle's Quest on my Gameboy when I was young, I'm going to give it a shot. Also I never played the NES version, so I'm getting more of the game because the Gameboy version has 2 extra levels.

theWinterDojer

@hooperre Yea dude, it's fantastic. It's fan made of course but done very well. I used a tool called Lunar IPS, and patching is wayyy easier than I anticipated. I don't know the rules about posting translations but to be safe I won't.

meleu

@thewinterdojer said in What games are you playing this week? 2017-07-31:

I used a tool called Lunar IPS

Just FYI, Lunar IPS runs flawlessly on Linux through Wine.

obsidianspider

So, the Walmart near me has 4 Switches in stock. I have thought I've wanted one since they were released, but I can't bring myself to spend $300, plus $90 for a dock, plus $70 for a pro controller, just to play like two games. Am I missing something?

lilbud

@obsidianspider I'd say wait until the holiday season, cause there will be a few more games out by then. Like Mario Odyssey.

My friend bought a Switch and she has been disappointed with it so far, mainly the lack of games currently.

Speaking of Mario Odyssey, the title song has been stuck in my head since the reveal.

Ecks

I am playing some Chrono Trigger on the SNES (because RPG games keeps me occupied more).

buddyscott

@obsidianspider wait.... the switch doesn't come with the dock?