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Post by vnisanian2001 on Sept 22, 2022 23:57:23 GMT -5
I think everyone who loves the MSX would agree that Konami was the best developer there ever was for the gaming computer. But it took more than just Konami to make the games for it. Which ones Konami didn't make for the MSX should I absolutely must play?
I've only played three, truthfully speaking:
Higemaru Makaijima
Eggerland Mystery
Meikyuu Shinwa
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Post by excelsior on Sept 23, 2022 0:25:52 GMT -5
I'm interested in delving into the MSX library myself, so I'm also curious to see any answers that come up here. From my limited experience I would recommend the Aleste series from Compile - I'm presuming you're including the MSX2 in this thread also. Anyway, I'm not sure if shooters are your thing, vnisanian, but there's:
Aleste - MSX
Aleste 2 - MSX2
Aleste Gaiden - MSX2 - this one wasn't a full standalone game, and is simpler, but I enjoy it.
I'm definitely interested in looking into the Eggerland games on there.
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Post by dsparil on Sept 23, 2022 8:24:43 GMT -5
I'm curious too. I've played a smattering, but Compile's Xevious game for it is the only other one I'd recommend. There's a big difference between the MSX and the 2, and the games for the original that I've played have not aged well at all. Jerky near headache inducing scrolling are my main complaint. Aleste is actually for the 2 so it doesn't have that problem.
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Post by ommadawnyawn2 on Sept 23, 2022 14:24:12 GMT -5
The Aleste and Golvellius games
Mr Ghost
Hi no Tori Hououhen/Firebird
Super Cooks
Dragon Slayer IV/Legacy of he Wizard
H.E.R.O.
Zanac EX
Psycho World/Psychic World
Ys 2-3
Boulder Dash 1-2
Bouken Roman
Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima DaibÅken
Herzog
Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead Part 2
Puyo Puyo
Championship Lode Runner, Lode Runner II
Undead Line/Undeadline
Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu
Malaya no Hihou
Rastan Saga
Welcome to Heaven
Flappy
Doki Doki Penguin Land
Binary Land
Silviana: Ai Ippai no Little Angel
Fray in Magical Adventure
Trailblazer
Head over Heels
The Castle and Castle Excellent
Illusion City
SD Snatcher
Eggbert/Toki Tori
Ikari Warriors
Knight Lore
Batman
Fairyland Story
AshGuine 3: Flame of Revenge
Livingstone, I Presume
Aliens: Alien 2
Alcazar: The Forgotten Fortress
B.C.'s Quest For Tires
Laser Squad
D.A.S.S.
Frantic
Laydock 2
Feedback
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Post by vnisanian2001 on Sept 23, 2022 14:34:37 GMT -5
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Post by ommadawnyawn2 on Sept 23, 2022 14:40:48 GMT -5
According to wikipedia it was only published by Konami, developed by Kadokawa Shoten. Although that might be outdated info.
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Post by vnisanian2001 on Sept 23, 2022 15:05:15 GMT -5
I think Kadokawa Shoten was the publishing company responsible for Osamu Tezuka's Manga that the games were based on.
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Post by ommadawnyawn2 on Sept 23, 2022 15:30:19 GMT -5
Right, makes sense. I just looked at the "list of MSX games" article while listing.  |
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Post by ZenithianHero on Sept 26, 2022 9:43:30 GMT -5
Hmm MSX was made by Microsoft and ASCII but I don't think Microsoft acknowledges it. I would love a Mini or virtual console-like program for them on Series X. That would give Microsoft a little edge in Japanese hardcore gaming.
The platform seems underappreciated, so much of what I know about it comes from Konami I have to admit.
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Post by dsparil on Sept 26, 2022 12:01:01 GMT -5
My understanding is that the MSX was mainly driven by ASCII and the hardware manufacturers with MS not being a great partner for a variety of reasons. I don't think they see it as "their" platform even though it sort of is. Project EGG also fills the retro Japanese computer niche pretty thoroughly. Microsoft could try working with them since their catalog is pretty big, but I don't think it'd necessarily be a draw since it wouldn't be something new.
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Post by excelsior on Sept 27, 2022 0:26:50 GMT -5
How did I know omma would have a huge list for this thread? Looks like there are ports of a lot of nice games there. I think that Toki Tori provides a similar kind of puzzle-based play to the Eggerland games, so I'd recommend that.
I'm curious how some of those isometric adventures compare with my memories of the ZX Spectrum.
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Post by ommadawnyawn2 on Sept 27, 2022 11:38:43 GMT -5
Some of the multiplats aren't necessarily the best on MSX but they're still good games.
Eggbert has different levels and music so it's a nice complement to the GBC game, and the higher resolution gives a better overview which works well for a puzzler.
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