(Retro) What have you been playing this week? Vol.2

[Team Andromeda]

Yeah, there's something extra special about Gynoug. Love the music, effects, and interesting sprite design.

It's one of my fav games of all time. It's also one of the very 1st import games I ever bought myself (where I phoned up and used mums card) I got the game from Colin at Ice Distribution; That used to be a nice import shop until he did a runner

Just remember being amazing at the Japanese artwork too

[Goemon]

Hard game. Furthest I ever got was the boss of level 5. That was a crazy level too.

Fun fact: for those that call it “Guy-noug” it’s actually pronounced “Ji-no-gu”.

[Leon Retro]

Just remember being amazing at the Japanese artwork too

It's like a classic rock album.

Fun fact: for those that call it “Guy-noug” it’s actually pronounced “Ji-no-gu”.

I've always said "Guy-nog" or maybe "Guy-noog." But I was fooled again by a Japanese game.

I doubt I'll start saying "Ji-no-gu" or maybe "Ji-nug" as I noticed on one site.

[Team Andromeda]

It's like a classic rock album. .

Yeah, it was like something from Stryper Reborn album. The artwork in the game's manual was stunning too. A fab game is ever respect

[Team Andromeda]

Since the 90's I've had to do with the Neo Geo CD and could never afford the real deal Until NOW!!!

[Atticus]

Whoah ... nice get there Team! What a class game to christen it with too

[Team Andromeda]

Whoah ... nice get there Team! What a class game to christen it with too

Oh mate... For decades I've been after one and had to make do with the Neo Geo CD since the '90s (was more than happy with that mind).
Just so glad to have one at long last.

[wakka]

The AES is a ridiculously handsome console.

[Leon Retro]

Since the 90's I've had to do with the Neo Geo CD and could never afford the real deal Until NOW!!!

I wanted one during the 16-bit era, but my family thought I was nuts wanting a system with £200 games. I couldn't get a good deal anyway, so I just focused on other machines. Seeing I'm not overly fond of Neo Geo fighters, I didn't really miss out on much.

But I finally bought one around 5 years ago and I'll always cherish it. It's such an important part of gaming history -- and I still get a kick out of how cool the design is. I really need to buy the Neo SD.

[Arashikage]

The AES is a handsome beast but I’m surprised in how creaky it is. As in the plastic creaks when inserting and removing a cart, it’s got groaning plastic bones.

[Leon Retro]

The AES is a handsome beast but I’m surprised in how creaky it is.

I'd love one made of really strong metal, like something from steampunk.

[Team Andromeda]

I wanted one during the 16-bit era, but my family thought I was nuts wanting a system with £200 games. I couldn't get a good deal anyway, so I just focused on other machines. Seeing I'm not overly fond of Neo Geo fighters, I didn't really miss out on much.

But I finally bought one around 5 years ago and I'll always cherish it. It's such an important part of gaming history -- and I still get a kick out of how cool the design is. I really need to buy the Neo SD.

I always wanted one, for the shooters, but had to make do with the Neo Geo CD in the late 90's (could never afford the AES) but I've always wanted one so bad, it just looks so bloody cool and awesome. I want a Neo SD too, but that will have to wait, until next year LOL

[Brad]

Superfrog on the Amiga.

I’d never played this before but it’s a really good platformer! Obvious Sonic inspiration as it’s pretty fast and has similar level layout style. Playing using a competition pro pad so it feels pretty good.

Also had a go on Agony. Amazing intro, great animation on the owl but enemies are poor and the music is awful.

[Leon Retro]

I want a Neo SD too, but that will have to wait, until next year LOL

I will probably buy one by the end of the year. Hopefully I'll manage to afford it.

Superfrog on the Amiga.

I’d never played this before but it’s a really good platformer! Obvious Sonic inspiration as it’s pretty fast and has similar level layout style. Playing using a competition pro pad so it feels pretty good.

It's definitely one of the better Amiga platformers. It's all quite generic -- and also not as good as the Sonic games -- but there's charm and it's quite fun to play.

Also had a go on Agony. Amazing intro, great animation on the owl but enemies are poor and the music is awful.

Yeah, it has stunning graphics, but the rest of the game isn't very good. One of those titles that really shows off the A500 tech, but completely fails to be fun to play.

[Cepp]

Still on chapter 2 of Baldur's Gate II. Imoen is still trapped in a dungeon somewhere while I get sidetracked by the mountain of sidequests.

I tried taking on a dragon and an adamantium golem but I just don't have the firepower to take either of them down right now. I'll be back for them though, it's not over yet.