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MAME games worth playing, the best of a full set!
SammyWI:
One thing I like about the front end that I use (GameEx) is the 'similar games' that it will list when you select a game. I've found lots of new favorites that way. Also has lists built in for games by type, manufacturer and year.
solidteezme:
--- Quote from: helpmebuild on May 25, 2010, 11:33:16 pm ---I\'m a huge 1943/44 fan and love the scrolling shooter genre so I\'ll throw Battle Bakraid to that list. It gets overlooked a lot due to the fact that its one of the \"newer\" versions of this type of game. I believe it was only released in Japan, but I stumbled on it a few years back and love it.
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Just tried it out, its bloody nuts! debating weather thats harder than ghost pilots
Edwards80:
--- Quote from: solidteezme on May 30, 2010, 07:47:06 am ---
--- Quote from: helpmebuild on May 25, 2010, 11:33:16 pm ---I\'m a huge 1943/44 fan and love the scrolling shooter genre so I\'ll throw Battle Bakraid to that list. It gets overlooked a lot due to the fact that its one of the \"newer\" versions of this type of game. I believe it was only released in Japan, but I stumbled on it a few years back and love it.
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Just tried it out, its bloody nuts! debating weather thats harder than ghost pilots
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Just tried battle bakraid myself. Hooked instantly :D This is a great recommendation for vertical shoot em up fans!
bobdslob:
--- Quote from: ptinolv on May 25, 2010, 03:35:37 pm ---You should add to your list hat trick (hockey)
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Along those lines is Power Play (soccer). It's a 2 x 2 top-down game like Hat Trick but with a bigger playing field and added difficulty of controlling a soccer ball. Don't forget to throw punches on defense!
http://maws.mameworld.info/maws/romset/powrplay
1000 Miglia: Great 1000 Miles Rally is a fun joystick driving game. There are a few others in this genre that I don't enjoy nearly as much.
http://maws.mameworld.info/maws/romset/gtmra
Another good one is Desert War, a vertical flying shooter with the added twist of needing to land to rescue POWs.
http://maws.mameworld.info/maws/romset/desertwr
Also, +1 on Cameltry. It's a must try if you have a spinner (should work with trackball too?)
http://maws.mameworld.info/maws/romset/cameltry
Could Journey be the most ridiculous arcade game ever? It's actually pretty challenging and fun. Pump a few dollars worth of quarters into this one before giving up on it. ;)
http://maws.mameworld.info/maws/romset/journey
DaveMMR:
I could list hundreds but I recommend trying BLAZING STAR and ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE ROBOT MONSTERS (AKA the only two games I made themes for in Hyperspin).
Also found a little game called Peggle (not to be confused with the PopCap game) that's slightly annoying in the sound-effect department but amusing enough for at least a look.