TG16 recommendations

[sheep2001]

Good morning all!

I finally bought a TG16 - brand new, mint in box.  Arrived today with Blazing Lazers and Pac-Land (the entire reason I bought one)

I have a few cheap cards on the way from ebay (Legendary Axe, Victory Run, JJ & Jeff, China Warrior)

Can anyone recommend any TG16 must haves for the collection?  Also, am i right in thinking my EU machine will play US NTSC right out of the box?  And does anyone know where I can get a CHEAP JPN adapter? (The only one I have seen costs more that a buying a JPN system and games and having it shipped)

Thanks

[amarthar]

http://www.youtube.com/user/spida1a/

That guy does reviews of TG-16 games. You might want to check him out.

[ShoothimNow]

Air Zonk and Soldier Blade.  VERY FUN ADDICTING GAMES.  Might set you back $120 though =X

[gru3som3rick]

http://www.youtube.com/user/spida1a/

That guy does reviews of TG-16 games. You might want to check him out.

You ain't kidding, I'm hooked on his reviews since you've sent him to me.

Good morning all!

I finally bought a TG16 - brand new, mint in box.  Arrived today with Blazing Lazers and Pac-Land (the entire reason I bought one)

I have a few cheap cards on the way from ebay (Legendary Axe, Victory Run, JJ & Jeff, China Warrior)

Can anyone recommend any TG16 must haves for the collection?  Also, am i right in thinking my EU machine will play US NTSC right out of the box?  And does anyone know where I can get a CHEAP JPN adapter? (The only one I have seen costs more that a buying a JPN system and games and having it shipped)

Thanks

The Legendary Axe series is great (make sure you add part 2 to your collection). Victory Run is one of my FAVORITE racing titles the system has to offer. China Warrior is such a hilariously bad game, but I love it because it was actually the first game I've ever purchased for the console.

If you're into puzzle games, I'd suggest Parasol Stars and Tricky Kick (maybe even Boxy Boy). Anything in the Bonk's series was perfection and you can't go wrong with the near-perfect port of Splatterhouse (see my icon and screen name to understand my LOVE for that game). If you like crazy schmups, I'd suggest Side-Arms or Super Star Soldier.

What genre of games do you most enjoy Sheep? I can give you a quick 1-2 game rundown for every genre... IF you'd like.

[wiggy]

Bonk 1 & 2, duh!  Keith Courage is a fun time waster too (although, if yours is truly NIB, you already have it).

Just buy a JP machine for JP games. Dunno why the adapters have always been so pricey.

[sheep2001]

Thanks guys,  will check all those out.

Mine came with blazing lasers sealed inside.

@gruesome -  I've got a soft spot for 16 bit shooters, but also love 2d fighters and puzzle games.  And you prob can guess I like platformers from the PAC-land comment above.

Any views of the tg versions of:
Vigilante
R-type
Fantasy zone
Dragon spirit

Most auctions seem to be coming up from the us, so looks like I'm gonna be paying lots of postage

[BadChad]

Cant believe no one mentioned Neutopia I & II. Another one of my favorites (but you'll need a converter ) is Final Soldier.

And yeah, Soldier Blade is badass. Probably my favorite shmup for the TG16. Still dont have a copy yet, because I refuse to buy a copy without the book, plus its pretty tough to come by to begin with. Then theres Magical Chase, but we wont go there...

[tiktektak]

Don't forget Super Star Soldier!!!

Or Ordyne, or R-Type Complete!

There are soooooo many great shooters on the TG....

[gru3som3rick]

Thanks guys,  will check all those out.

Mine came with blazing lasers sealed inside.

@gruesome -  I've got a soft spot for 16 bit shooters, but also love 2d fighters and puzzle games.  And you prob can guess I like platformers from the PAC-land comment above.

Any views of the tg versions of:
Vigilante
R-type
Fantasy zone
Dragon spirit

Most auctions seem to be coming up from the us, so looks like I'm gonna be paying lots of postage

As far as Schmups - Solider Blade, R-Type, Super Star Soldier, Air Zonk and Sidearms are some of the TG-16's best offerings (Blazing Lazers obviously, but you've already bought that). There isn't too much in the way of fighting games on the TG-16 unless you have the CD add on. Great puzzle games: Tricky Kick, Parasol Stars, Boxy Boy, Bomberman '93 and Chew Man Fu.

[soundwave925]

Thats probably the best version of R-type you can get on a retro console. I would also recommend Jackie Chans Kung Fu Adventure (if you can find a copy), Its better than the NES version.

[sheep2001]

These are all looking like must haves (although I can only find JPN versions of some of them),  looks like I need to invest some serious cash on this system.

[tiktektak]

If you really want to invest a bit try to get a "real" Sapphire! Also one of the best shooters but hard to find especially original (and affordable).