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Tengai Makyo: The Apocalypse IV (Patreon exclusive)

http://104.236.151.57/tengai-makyou-daiyon-no-mokushiroku/

If you've been following my Twitter feed the past few weeks, you've seen me post pictures from this absolutely bonkers Saturn JRPG. I'd played it a bit a long time ago for the site's original article  and I'd originally intended to muck a bit with the PSP version for an upcoming project (which will probably be announced soon!) but I ...

SimCopter / Streets of SimCity

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/simcity2000landandair/simcity2000landandair.htm

Released after the immense success of SimCity 2000, these two games allowed you to fly and drive through 3D renditions of the cities you'd created. 

Hi no Tori

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/hinotori/hinotori.html

A duo of games from Konami, for the Famicom and MSX2, (very loosely) based on Osamu Tezuka's manga, also known as Phoenix.

The MSX2 shooter was previously covered here in the Konami shooters article/book, but this covers the side-scrolling Famicom game too. 

Crash Bandicoot classic series (Patreon exclusive)

http://104.236.151.57/crash-bandicoot/

Sony's own mascot platform was recently remade on the PS4 and given a substantial overhaul, so we figured it was good time to revisit the PS1 series, as well as its kart racing game and party game.

We'd meant to get this up around the time that the remake came out, but the change to the new system slowed things down a bit. But, I figured we'd post it early for you guys, a...

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 059: Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), Rising Zan, Broforce (Patreon bonus)

Join the HG101 Eco-Protectors as they talk samurai gunmen and the blackest of  black sheep in the hedgehog genus. Patreon bonus for this episode is  tongue-in-cheek indie run-and-gun Broforce.

Binary Land

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/binaryland/binaryland.htm

This adorable puzzle game from Hudson is most well known for its Famicom release, as you guide two penguins simultaneously with the same controller to guide them to a common goal. 

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 054: Ys The Oath in Felghana, Faxanadu, Strider (2014) (Patreon bonus)

Join the HG101 carnival folk and special guests Derek and Grace from Stop Skeletons From Fighting as they tackle two Falcom classics.

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 055: Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix, Dynamite Cop, Mortal Kombat (Patreon bonus)

Join the HG101 BBQ banditos as they bust sick moves and save an entire boat from "modern day pirates." Patreon bonus game for this episode is none other than Mortal Kombat (AKA "Moooortaaaallll Koooombaaaaaaat!!").

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 056: Guardian's Crusade, Wizball, Arkanoid

Join the HG101 funny nickname-havers as they talk wizardly balls and knightly babysitters. Patreon bonus game for this episode is Taito's Arkanoid.

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 057: Mischief Makers, Sin And Punishment - Star Successor, Japan 2017 Bonus Convo

Join the HG101 dorkmobile pit crew as they talk about two oft-overlooked gems of Treasure's game-trove. Patreon bonus for this episode is part one of a special dispatch on retrogaming in Japan today.

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 058: Pokemon Pinball Ruby And Sapphire, STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl, Japan 2017 Bonus Convo

Join the HG101 cash-in hungry sellouts as they get all serious about acronyms and capitalism. Patreon bonus for this episode is the final part of a special dispatch on retrogaming in Japan today.

New HG101 Site Preview

http://104.236.151.57/

I've linked this in the past for one or two articles, but I'm sending it out again, since we've made a bit of progress over the past few weeks. Here's a preview of the new HG101 site, just for you awesome Patreon folks. I'm anticipating it ready for sometime in September - it'll definitely take much longer to convert all of the old content but it'll be a decent start. Right now we have a little over 110 artic...

Zombie Virus

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/zombievirus/zombievirus.htm

Of the many rip-off concepts of the Simple 2000 PlayStation 2 series, this one is basically "Crazy Taxi plus zombies". Also known under the translated Japanese title as Zombie vs. Ambulance.

Torment: Tides of Numenera

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/torment/numenera.htm

After some delays, the successor to Planescape: Torment was finally released earlier this year, and while it certainly tries, never quite lives up to its fabled legacy.

Time and Eternity

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/timeeternity/timeeternity.htm

This ambitious PlayStation JRPG from Imageepoch seeks to create the dream of a truly interactive anime, but falls apart on almost every conceivable level.

Robin Hood (NES / Game Boy)

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/robinhood/robinhood.htm

A far cry from the usual licensed side-scrolling platformers, this movie tie-in with the early 90s Kevin Costner vehicle is a fun action-RPG that mixes genres, has varied quests, and lets you relive the movie in 8-bit fashion

Footage from the Akumajou Dracula (Castlevania) Arcade game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpn7xzNQSHM

I was at the Round 1 arcade in Exton, PA over the weekend, which, amazingly, had the Akumajou Dracula (Castlevania) Arcade game. I took some quick footage of me playing the second level. Sorta badly shot since I was wielding the whip-wand with one hand and recording with the other.

It's not a great game, but it could've easily been released as a cheap download g...

Pokémon Mini

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/pokemonmini/pokemonmini.htm

An expansive article on Nintendo's oddball pseudo handheld, and all of the games released for the platform.

Verdict Guilty

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/verdictguilty/verdictguilty.htm

A surprisingly polished indie fighting game that takes place in Neo Seoul, South Korea. Currently less than a dollar in the Steam Summer Sale! 

Here's the cover for The Guide to Retro Indie Games Vol. 1

As the title says, here's the completed art for the upcoming Guide to Retro Indie Games Vol. 1! I sent a preview of the book a few months ago and it's been coming along, with the release roughly scheduled for sometime this fall. If you're at Too Many Games, I'll have a preview proof if you'd like to flip through it. I'll be revealing more details next week (finishing up my preparations for the convention!) but you can get an idea of what's covered based on the characters here!

The artwork is p...

HG101 at Too Many Games in Oaks, PA this weekend (June 23-25)

http://blog.hardcoregaming101.net/2017/06/hg101-at-too-many-games-in-oaks.html

Time for Too Many Games! I've got a table again this year, where you can buy all of the HG101 books (including the brand new Retro Game Super Translation Selection and Contra and Other Konami Classics books), as well as previews of two upcoming books. I'll also be sharing the table with Carrie Wood,...

PacaPlus

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/pacaplus/pacaplus.htm

Your girlfriend is an alpaca in this cult classic visual novel, recently localized into English by Sekai Project. 

HG101 Contra book coupon codes

Hello! Thanks for pledging at the $10+ tier! Here's a coupon code for $7 off the Contra/Konami book, for use in the Createspace eStore. You still have to pay shipping (unlike with Amazon), but it'll still save you a few bucks. I also realized I forgot to generate coupon codes for some of the prior releases (the Shoot-Em-Up Vol. 1 book, the Sega Vol. 2 book) so I've included those as well.

LVSLW7NF  - Contra and Other Konami Classics - $7 off

2017-06-20 01:12:59 +0000 UTC View Post

HG101 Presents: Contra and Other Konami Classics now available!

Contra and Other Konami Classics is now available! Here are your PDF and Kindle MOBI files. The Amazon link is here:

http://amzn.to/2tHcf7U

If you've pledged at the $10+ level, then please look forward to a separate post including coupon codes for ordering straight from the Createspace eStore. If you've pledged at the $20+ level, your books were mailed last week, so you should get them soon, if you haven't already.

Than...

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 053 - Hexen 2, Adventure (2600), Hakaioh - King of Crusher

Join the HG101 corporate counsel and special guests Derek and Grace from Stop Skeletons From Fighting as they punch sheep, punch desks, and slay duck dragons.

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 052 - Ecco the Dolphin, Age of Wonders - Shadow Magic, X-Men (Arcade) (Patreon Bonus)

Join the HG101 muppeteers as they save the world with the healing power of a dolphin's song. Patreon bonus game for this episode is Konami's mega-brawler X-Men.

(Sorry, catching up on all of the podcasts from the last two weeks!)

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 051: Evergrace, Star Wars: Dark Forces II - Jedi Knight, Rampage (Patreon Bonus)

Join the HG101 videonauts as they chat about THAT From Software game and Luke Skywalker's lazy ass. Patreon bonus game for this episode is coin-op classic Rampage. 

Ys Origin (Article Update)

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ys/ys11.htm

Ys Origin was recently ported to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita (after otherwise being PC-exclusive), so we've updated our article with a short review, plus made a few small additions to the rest of the article (Ys I/II smartphone port, Ys VI PC English version).

Retro Game Super Translation Selection now available!

Retro Game Super Translation Selection is now available! The paperback should go live soon, and your PDF and Kindle MOBI files are included here. For backers who receive physical books, I processed all of the orders this morning, which also includes the upcoming Contra book. 

Please enjoy!

http://amzn.to/2sqdoUP

PDF:

2017-06-14 01:24:26 +0000 UTC View Post

Your Weekly Kusoge - Day Dreamin' Davey

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/kusoge/kusoge-daydreamindavey.htm

While this NES game from Sculptured Software has a rather high concept story and ambitious structure,  it's also a barely functional one with some baffling design choices