Retro Gaming Thread (pre PS3/XB360)

DoctaMario · March 3

7 hours ago, Serpent said:

I remember Boomers saying we would stop playing games when we got older, but I think gaming still has a draw, just I'm more selective is all.

Games are better than movies imo because you actually have a hand in what's going on, and some of the stories are far more compelling than what's on the big screen.

Silent Hill 2 and Bloodborne have much much more interesting stories almost any movie I've seen in a long time.

scorp · March 3

9 hours ago, Serpent said:

I remember Boomers saying we would stop playing games when we got older

lol Boomers love having the mindset of "we never did it so nobody else should either and everyone else should like what we liked"

Chadouken · March 3

3 hours ago, DoctaMario said:

Games are better than movies imo because you actually have a hand in what's going on, and some of the stories are far more compelling than what's on the big screen.

They scratch separate itches for me. I get a different sense of enjoyment out of watching something like Lebowski (or any Cohen movie really) than playing games.

I guess a better comparison would be watching Indiana Jones vs playing Uncharted or Tomb Raider. Both are fun but in different ways. It's easier for me to get lost in admiration of the acting, cinematography, music, and overall sense of adventure watching Indy movies, while playing those games gives me a better sense of accomplishment and is a better time sink for boredom.

I'd probably rather play games than watch any modern big budget popcorn flick no doubt, but I do appreciate the art of good filmmaking. We just done get as many good films these days.

I will say this- after playing RE7 (my first real foray in the horror genre), I've decided that it's easier for a game to scare the fuck out of me than a movie

KingTubb · March 3

6 minutes ago, Chadouken said:

They scratch separate itches for me.

Exactly. I can eat, drink, and snuggle my wife when I watch movie or TV.

Also, I never get frustrated with a movie cause some 13 year old Teabags me after my old ass got my face blow off.

Chadouken · March 3

4 minutes ago, KingTubb said:

Also, I never get frustrated with a movie cause some 13 year old Teabags me after my old ass got my face blow off.

Or even a 40 year old

Yes, I teabag my opponents after I beat them. Especially in the win screen after a Rocket League match.

KingTubb · March 3

2 minutes ago, Chadouken said:

Especially in the win screen after a Rocket League match.

Did they final nut up and add Truck nuts to that game??

Chadouken · March 3

Just now, KingTubb said:

Did they final nut up and add Truck nuts to that game??

Not exactly, but there is a boost that has two balls that shoot out. We've been using that one. I also use the pickles boost because it looks like I'm shitting all over you when I bag.

globe · March 6

After a grind I finally beat Chapter 7 (Very Hard). Killed Black Bull in the beginning (which is easy), then raced the 5 laps, then if you're close to Blood Hawk in the last lap he usually drops back and tries to kill you, but I was able to kill him since Blood Hawk is a pretty fragile machine. Then I boost my way to a bomb to bomb boost myself to first and now I finally have the complete roster.

Also I did AX cups in all the difficulties and that wasn't too bad. Now on my to F-Zero X.

Emptyeyes · March 7

What I wouldn't give to have a retro collection of mid 1980s through Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64 systems. Had I known how massively disappointing gaming would be past that, I would have kept them all. I would say Armored Core and Chaos Breaker would be honorable mentions.

Edited March 7 by Emptyeyes

DoctaMario · March 7

23 hours ago, globe said:

After a grind I finally beat Chapter 7 (Very Hard). Killed Black Bull in the beginning (which is easy), then raced the 5 laps, then if you're close to Blood Hawk in the last lap he usually drops back and tries to kill you, but I was able to kill him since Blood Hawk is a pretty fragile machine. Then I boost my way to a bomb to bomb boost myself to first and now I finally have the complete roster.

Also I did AX cups in all the difficulties and that wasn't too bad. Now on my to F-Zero X.

What fzero game is that in the picture, the one for the n64?

Edit v nevermind, I see it's for gamecube. Didn't know they made one for that system.

Edited March 7 by DoctaMario

Camacho · March 7

Shit man, you really missed out then. F-Zero GX is a masterpiece. I still might like F Zero X a smidge more on account of the music and track variety, but GX is not to be missed. Back in 03 my old roommate and I used to do 15 lap vs races after work- really made the eyes burn. I'm not really much of a racing fan in general, but I loved these.

Edited March 7 by Camacho

Darc_Requiem · March 7

I still have all my Gamecube games. The thought of F-Zero GX makes me want to hook up my Wii and play it.

DoctaMario · March 7

42 minutes ago, Camacho said:

Shit man, you really missed out then. F-Zero GX is a masterpiece. I still might like F Zero X a smidge more on account of the music and track variety, but GX is not to be missed. Back in 03 my old roommate and I used to do 15 lap vs races after work- really made the eyes burn. I'm not really much of a racing fan in general, but I loved these.

I just downloaded it, so I'm gonna check it out this week.

My girl got me a Moga xbox controller for Christmas with a clip for my phone and I've been getting my retro fix that way. I can even output the display to my monitor so it's like the perfect emulation device.

TheInfernoman · March 8

16 hours ago, DoctaMario said:

What fzero game is that in the picture, the one for the n64?

Edit v nevermind, I see it's for gamecube. Didn't know they made one for that system.

It was ball busting hard...I finished the story mode on very hard years ago...and if only I could have documented it...I went around to find AX machines to get the AX parts...worth it.

DoctaMario · March 8

7 hours ago, TheInfernoman said:

It was ball busting hard...I finished the story mode on very hard years ago...and if only I could have documented it...I went around to find AX machines to get the AX parts...worth it.

I keep hoping they'll make an F-Zero game for switch. I'm kinda surprised they haven't yet, especially given how hype those tracks are in mario kart.

Lantis · March 8

Well, lots of people are still awaiting for some sort of news on Metroid Prime 4, so.....

Camacho · March 9

I'd have bought a switch by now if there were new Metroid and F Zero games on it.

DarkSakul · March 9

11 hours ago, DoctaMario said:

I keep hoping they'll make an F-Zero game for switch.

So far Redout and Fast RMX is the closest thing to F-Zero or Wipeout on the Switch.
I got Fast RMX, it was a launch title and its really good substitute F-Zero

TheInfernoman · March 9

13 hours ago, DoctaMario said:

I keep hoping they'll make an F-Zero game for switch. I'm kinda surprised they haven't yet, especially given how hype those tracks are in mario kart.

feels like the current rulers of Nintendo are focusing on what is working right now...younger devs doing Splatoon, adding content for mobile games. putting money into the bigbig franchises...

I don't want to say this BUUUUT F-Zero I feel could come back...as a mobile game.

DoctaMario · March 9

2 hours ago, DarkSakul said:

So far Redout and Fast RMX is the closest thing to F-Zero or Wipeout on the Switch.
I got Fast RMX, it was a launch title and its really good substitute F-Zero

I think I have Fast RMX in my wishlist because it reminded me so much of Fzero. I need to snag that one if it's on sale.

DoctaMario · March 9

On 3/8/2021 at 1:37 AM, TheInfernoman said:

It was ball busting hard...I finished the story mode on very hard years ago...and if only I could have documented it...I went around to find AX machines to get the AX parts...worth it.

Finally got to try this out and it's a pretty awesome game. Just the first chapter of story mode was fairly tough too, so I can only imagine how difficult it gets.