TurboGrafx 16

Subject: TurboGrafx 16 Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:35 am

Never played any games on this console. None of my friends ever had one. Yet I thought this had more promise to take down the NES than Genesis. The large card games format I think should be revisited for one, and turbo selectors built into the standard controllers was a nice touch. Like Sonic, Bonk eventually found a home on Nintendo consoles, but I never found them to be very good. Any of you ever own this console and how does it stack up to the long legacy of gaming consoles?

Subject: Re: TurboGrafx 16 Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:01 am

I own the Japanese version, the PC Engine Duo R (built in cd attachment), and... it has some serious gems on it. Rondo of Blood being the most obvious.

If you are a shmup fan, this is THE system to own. Everyone else... steer clear.

Bonk sucked.

Subject: Re: TurboGrafx 16 Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:15 am

My neighbor had one when I was a kid. Playing Splatterhouse was pretty awesome as a young lad. And I really liked Alien Crush and Devils Crush...I bbought these on wiiware and they dont hold up Sad

Subject: Re: TurboGrafx 16 Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:15 am

I was just gonna say, I have them too and man do they wreak!!! lol

Subject: Re: TurboGrafx 16 Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:48 am

I dunno. I got Devil's Crush on WiiWare and that is a 4.3/5. One of the better pinball experiences I've had. I remember being jealous after seeing it reviewed on that old GamePro TV show and not being able to play it. Solid pinball experience.

Same deal with Splatterhouse. Saw on GamePro years ago, got jealous, downloaded on WiiWare, and loved it. 4.8/5 here.