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harveybirdman:


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There's also no 'Head On' style game, which is another classic style, the original Head On looks rather dated although is still fun, Counter Run wasn't a terrible sequel (one of the few game in MAME where you still have to use the bootleg version tho, because the original version has the code in RAM inside a suicide block from 1988, it's possible the code is the same tho, as we found with Free Kick)


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I found a couple of head on type games today, that I found really addictive.  Thanks again Haze for cluing me in to this style of game!

Take a look at Fastlane and Raimais

One last take and I promise I'll shut the hell up and let dgame publish the list HE wants...

I love Gunsmoke and Gunforce 2.  Gunsmoke for it's unique button controls and Gunforce 2 for its transition from the Contra style of the first game to a much more Metal Slug feel.  Also there are some really neat game play elements to keep it interesting and fun.

I think it's worth pointing out though that if you're a fan of beat em ups, as fans of this list indeed may be, you might want to check out the rest of the Sengoku series, although 3 is the masterpiece IMHO, the others really do add some non-traditional game-play elements into the genre as well as give nods to the divine of the cannon like Altered Beast. 

Also if you like Sengoku 3 as much as I do, you'll definitely want to check out the spiritual predecessor Gaia Crusaders.  While a bit less refined than Sengoku 3, particularly in the special moves department, it still has very similar game-play.  From adding characters as the story progresses to unique combo's of kick assery it really is a neat game, if you can look past some of the dooshy characters and weirdo storyline.

Another beat em up that I find a lot of fun is China Gate, clunky controls and all something about the art of it just appeals to me.  Definitely worth a look, though some will be turned off by it's simplicity perhaps.

I'll try to resist the temptation to drag this out much longer.... 


dgame:

I appreciate all the suggestions.  I am actually looking to reduce the beat em ups and add some more variety.

Haze:

If you're looking more 'classic' era I find Ninjakun Majou no Bouken to be an addictive little game.

That's one of the problems with lists like this tho, classics and more modern games don't really mix that well, especially in some genres where the classic era games are good fun, but have been far surpassed later.  (My original point about Tetris, the old Atari / Sega Tetris games offer nothing the newer one doesn't, and the newer one was officially used for Tournaments and Pro-players for a long time, many of whom will shun the classic version for it's sticky slow controls and frustrating piece placement but then you will always have people who have a sentimental attachment to the old version)

You could replace the basic Pacman and Ms. Pacman with the Namco 25th Anniversary release (although that would be cheating)  or you could instead replace the 2 'speed up' versions with that, and turn on the Pacman speedup cheat in the service mode (it applies to both games strangely)  However as I said I consider including multi-games in a games list to be cheating somewhat. 

dgame:

Good call about the classics vs modern. When I can I try to include both. For example I like Cabal but Alligator Hunt looks like a blast to play. I like Numan Athletics but it also makes me want to play good old Track and Field. That is why those are on the list; I couldn't choose between them.

I hardly play Space Invaders, and the Space Invaders '95: The Attack Of Lunar Loonies looks good, but could the list do without Space Invaders?

I tested the  Pac-Man - 25th Anniversary Edition but it doesn't feel right to me. I like to see the now familiar 'boot up' screens. Excellent idea though and I agree it would be kinda cheating.

I will also take a look at the Tetris games again. Thanks.


BadMouth:


--- Quote from: dgame on January 04, 2013, 04:00:13 pm ---I hardly play Space Invaders, and the Space Invaders '95: The Attack Of Lunar Loonies looks good, but could the list do without Space Invaders?

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That is the other conundrum.
Games you don't play, but guests will be looking for.
I keep them even if I personally never play them.
I'd keep the original space invaders and dump '95 if you need to make room for something else.

Since this is a general "200 best games to have in a list together" list,
I'd keep it for the sake of the thread....even if you do ditch it on your personal setup.

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