Is there anything wrong with RANGER X?

[SuperDanX]

Looking to pick up a copy of ranger x on the megadrive as it looks fantasic, but its so cheap, (for a pal copy,not that thats a complaint) just wondered if its any good? Also im going to need a 6 button pad to play it? No?

[Duddyroar]

I don't think you need the six button pad but it was designed around it so it does help to have one. I controls are quite complex and I would imagine using the the standard three button setup would be a bit of a pain - but then again I never have - I've only used the 6B one so I can't comment for sure.

The game is excellent, BTW.

[eastyy]

i think its great

Dont remember if it needs a 6 button though

[SuperDanX]

Whats so complex about the controls then? It was in the back of my mind that its dosent play like a regular hori shmup, could you explain please? Why if its so great does it go for peanuts in comparision to say thunderfore 4 which for a pal md game is 'expensive' neither are that rare are they?

[buster_broon]

was EX-ranza the Japanese version?

[SuperDanX]

Yup

[buster_broon]

yeah its pretty enjoyable

[JazzFunk]

EX-Ranza was the Japanese version. It's a really nice game and though it feels a little jerky at first (and the first level is a bit disappointing) it reveals itself to be one of the most intricate platform/shooter hybrids on the MD. There's some truly great graphics and effects in this one, too. One of the unsung heroes of the Megadrive and well worth checking out.

[buster_broon]

for some reason i always seem to get confused between ex ranza and mazinger Z

When they are quite different

[Sketcz]

Buy it.

For me, it's in my top 5 personal favourite MD games ever. An absolutely wonderful gem of a game, on so many levels. ^_^

[anagrama]

Great game, buy it. It's cheap because it's pretty easy to come by and isn't as well known as stuff like Thunderforce.

[SuperDanX]

Yes great thanks everybody, anyone care to explain the 'complex' controls? Want to get the 6 button pad to go with it but whats it needed for?

[kyo_244]

Yes great thanks everybody, anyone care to explain the 'complex' controls? Want to get the 6 button pad to go with it but whats it needed for?

Sure buddy its simple. When using the 6-button pad x is simply used for moving ur bike/vehicle left and z for moving it right. This is useful as u can move both ranger x and the bike independantly. Can't remember what y is for. Ill check it out for ya. It aint that complicated really tho.. U dont actually NEED the 6-button pad either as i remember i used to use the 3-button one back on the day and can't remember having any problems..

[Silvergun X]

I got Ranger X when it was out, as a birthday present.

I still have it to this day. Wonderful game.

[buckrogers]

Does it improve much after the first level? I just don't seem the point of the first level. I know you should give a game a fair chance, but first impressions are not favourable, and I do not have the time or patience that I once had as a 15 year old.