new games for old hardware that are actually good

LeFish

Does anyone know of a good retailer / stockist for new-old games? I know @exodus recommended Good Deal Games on an episode once but getting things shipped internationally seems pretty convoluted.

I am aware of Dragon Box in Germany but not much else other than individual developer / publisher websites. It’d be useful to browse a load of stock and see things for myself rather than trying to find things while shooting in the dark, so to speak.

Thanks!

exodus

Hmmm that would be an interesting list to compile. Of course square used to sell ps1 games and still has some Ps2 games around - atlus did that for a while too. I know you mean regular retailers but a list including those would be pretty neat too.

LeFish

Yeah, it seems to be pot luck at the moment with finding things. It’s not helped either given that there’s no clear name for these types of releases. “Homebrew” seems to be the closest but that also encompasses a lot of stuff that’s not been commercially released, and “aftermarket” doesn’t seem to capture much in terms of spreading the net. It’s a pain!

robinhoodie

I am currently enjoying Tapeworm Disco Puzzle

but what I really like is that it auto downloaded to the updated Evercade VS firmware update. It will be on the system for a month and then replaced by a new small homebrew game leading up to a cartridge collection at the end of the year. Very into this form of creating a zeitgeist around an indie game.

LeFish

Zero Tolerance and its unreleased sequel are getting a Mega Drive release via Strictly Limited Games. It doesn’t include the prototype of Beyond Zero Tolerance - that is only available on the contemporary releases.

exodus

I’m very curious about what “fixing up” they did on this one since the sequel was released as a rom by the original devs back in the day. did they actually fix anything up or just make a game selection menu?

Also very curious as to why beyond zero tolerance isn’t on the cart - do they add anything there? many questions which I am sure will only be answered when the thing is out, if ever.

LeFish

I would be inclined to agree. I would also have opted for the cartridge had it included Beyond Zero Tolerance, which would have been an easy win. As such I’m probably going to get the Switch release.

robinhoodie

If nothing else it got me to finally spring for the link cable from Tototek as eventually all the roms for these will be out there and if I can get one co op run through of the campaigns I will be very happy.

I will likely buy the Switch physical though.

exodus

I’ll probably get the cart anyway because I’m way more likely to play it on a genesis. also I can just get the switch version digitally!

docky

24 Hour Parsley People has some surprisingly rich controls and dynamic objects. It probably isn’t ‘good’ in terms of console style controls, but it’s nice to see a modern ZX Spectrum game try something more ambitious.

edit: I have just played 24HPP for a while and it’s excellent. It has really smart tutorialisation, a straightforward quest chain, good environment puzzles and fun interactions with basic enemies. It’s the best ZX Spectrum game I’ve played in years and one I’m looking forward to playing more on my TV.

If you ever wanted to give a ZX Spectrum game a shot I would recommend this one.

exodus

docky it’s definitely cute!! Some day I want to get some properly playable spectrum games on one of those emulator handhelds and just bust through them.

docky

exodus the secret best portable emulation option for ZX Spectrum is actually the DS! Quite a few spectrum games ask the player to touch the keyboard to start the game, or sometimes to access the menu. The DS emulator IIRC has the whole keyboard on the lower screen, which helps. The DS is also precisely the same screen resolution, at 256×192.

docky

Following my own advice! 😎

hellomrkearns

docky wow. this UI looks way cleaner than most of the other made for DS emulators I’ve seen.

exodus

I gotta get a second 3DS for bootleg nonsense

LeFish

I’ll share this as it’s a SNES reissue but this Piko Interactive / LRG release of Dragon View is one of the ugliest carts I’ve ever seen.

exodus

LeFish extremely mucusy! Maybe the view is from inside the dragon’s nose.

◉◉maru

Very impressive game.

exodus

◉◉maru I missed this earlier - this is real impressive and weird! 1997 no less!

LeFish

Pixelheart.eu have preorders open for a four game collection of Astro Port games for Dreamcast if this is of interest to anyone. I’ve played and enjoyed the Stream version of Satazius and I’ve heard good things about Wolflame too though I’m unsure about the other two.

LeFish

Don’t know if it’ll be good yet but this Mega Drive roguelite action game, Astebros, due to come out next year appears to be quite promising.

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