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Post by voltagecontrol on Mar 15, 2015 21:15:11 GMT -5
Konami is well known for its support of the MSX computer standard. Two Metal Gear games were released, a Castlevania game with some exploration elements, the definite version of Maze of Galious, some ports of older Konami arcade games, and a whole slew of exclusives like Treasure of Usas and Space Manbow.
As MSX was barely released in the US, there is still a lot of undiscovered territory.
What games are worth spending the time on?
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Post by Magma MK-II on Mar 15, 2015 21:29:16 GMT -5
Aleste, Castle Excellent, Eggerland, Thexder and Zanac, just to name a few.
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Post by Dee Liteyears on Mar 15, 2015 21:46:53 GMT -5
Universe Unknown - Pretty cool homebrew shmup.
Daiva - Nice mix between tactics and shmup. Might be a bit overwhelming at first. Also, the cartridge version needs a tapedrive for saving
I also like the ports of Columns and Bubble Bobble, even though there are enough versions that are way easier to access than those.
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Post by voltagecontrol on Mar 16, 2015 0:15:08 GMT -5
Aleste, Castle Excellent, Eggerland, Thexder and Zanac, just to name a few. Is Zanac different from the NES version,and wasn't Aleste released on the Sega Master System? Really loved Musha Aleste. Had a copy of the US version M.U.S.H.A. |
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Post by vnisanian2001 on Mar 16, 2015 1:17:02 GMT -5
Capcom's Higemaru Makaijima.
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Post by Weasel on Mar 16, 2015 1:48:43 GMT -5
Xevious: Fardraut Saga is probably one of the cooler ports of the game.
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Post by wyrdwad on Mar 16, 2015 3:41:36 GMT -5
I have no idea if this game is as fun as it looks, but if so, I'd say this definitely qualifies, as it looks freakin' awesome:
Also, the MSX2 has a version of Falcom's Dragon Slayer IV (Legacy of the Wizard) that's pretty on par with the NES version (albeit without scrolling), but worth playing due to the differing music for Pochi's area and the different map layouts in certain sections.
-Tom
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Post by Allie on Mar 16, 2015 5:35:43 GMT -5
It had the only version of King of Boxer (Ring King) that I ever found remotely playable. Though, that was my thoughts almost 20 years ago, so I may not remember correctly.
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Post by Dee Liteyears on Mar 16, 2015 5:39:36 GMT -5
Aleste, Castle Excellent, Eggerland, Thexder and Zanac, just to name a few. Is Zanac different from the NES version,and wasn't Aleste released on the Sega Master System? Really loved Musha Aleste. Had a copy of the US version M.U.S.H.A. The MSX and SMS versions have a few differences. Overall I'd say the MSX version is superior. Also, it feels a bit easier (as long as you have a controller) I haven't played the FDS version of Zanac, but in terms of MSX versions, go straight for Zanac EX. Plays the same but looks much better and has smooth scrolling. wyrdwad: Already any luck finding an MSX? |
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Post by 320x240 on Mar 16, 2015 7:46:13 GMT -5
If you don't mind some real oldies, Ample made a couple of Lode Runner clones that does away with the digging. In Boogie Woogie Jungle you can shoot, even while climbing ladders, and in Super Drinker you can jump.
Stone of Wisdom is a nice Zelda clone by Casio.
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Post by wyrdwad on Mar 16, 2015 11:08:17 GMT -5
wyrdwad: Already any luck finding an MSX? I've got my eye on one. Thanks for all your help in the other topic! -Tom |
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Post by mainpatr on Mar 16, 2015 13:03:52 GMT -5
Check out the Ash Guine series if you want some fun action rpgs.
Taito's Heaven is pretty fun too.
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Post by strizzuth on Mar 19, 2015 11:20:56 GMT -5
The port of Final Fantasy is interesting since it's mostly true to the original but with some minor graphical upgrades here and there.
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Post by Joseph Joestar on Mar 20, 2015 11:04:46 GMT -5
I'm kind of fascinated with the MSX video disk system; in addition to ports of a few LD arcade games, there were apparently graphic adventures that used video footage instead of standard raster graphics.
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Post by 1983parrothead on Mar 20, 2015 11:12:31 GMT -5
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