Games That Had a Big Impact on Your Childhood That Other TNL'ers Didn't Play

I went from a Master System to a Turbografx. So I played many games that most people haven't. As far as TNL though, I can't think of any that no one else would have played. Some of my favorites that probably weren't the best games, but I learned to like were
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERiXbkK_n4

I like how the guy shoots the horses in the ass. I used to do the same thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgJNaLo2uH4&feature=related

You could send the bird out and in certain areas the background would crack open revealing a warp. I spent hours and hours sending that bird over every inch of every level. I also liked the switching of characters to use their specific powers to advance through a level. Probably why I liked The Lost Vikings so much later on. I can't play this game anymore. The slippery and loose control is too obnoxious. Didn't bother me much back in the day though!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzOgCzCVRZU
I LOVED Spy Hunter (sucked a shit ton at playing, but still LOVED) in the arcade. So when I saw this game for my Master System, I had to have it! It took me a while to find a youtube video where the guy playing actually knew what he was doing. I'm pretty sure I beat this game, but it was tough going. I miss the days where I could devote 5 or 6 hours a day to a single game for days on end.

On the Turbo side, I always dug this WARNING! OBNOXIOUS COMMENTARY AHEAD. Couldn't find a clip of just gameplay. Sorry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK_gdjNBc5M

I sure it's nigh unplayable these days, but again, I was a kid with nothing but time. I don't know why I liked this, I didn't particularly care for the cartoon. Maybe it was the shitty air surfing segments?

Next is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIcQQxzdGu4

Historically, I've never been one for puzzle games. Tetris, Columns, Klax, etc can all fuck off. I really liked this one though. Maybe because it gives you more breathing room to figure out what you want to do? I'm kinda dumb, so I need time to form a strategy.

Lastly is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diMtgy_H-eU

Incredibly derivative and fairly difficult, this was a shooter that I loved because it reminded me of so many other shooters I loved but had the silly backgrounds and enemies to keep it interesting and somewhat unique. I don't think I ever beat it, but came close a few times. I've never been one to toss controllers around due to frustration, but this game more than any other had me close to that point.

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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon

My parents couldn't afford to buy me every game I wanted as a child and encouraged me to go be active. I have no idea how the fuck some of you played so many games as kids. I have my fair share but holy shit at some of you really digging into those libraries.

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And by " encouraged me to go be active," Ramon means "mowing other people's lawn."

My older brother had an intellivision in the early 80's. All I remember playing on it are Blackjack and Poker and Demon Attack. When I was a teen I ended up trading my best friend a box of legos for an intelli and 30 or so games. Best. Trade. Ever. It had the intellivoice and a cloth dust cover that said Intellivision on it to protect the system. Hot shit!
I still have one now, but rarely play it. I just can't stand those controllers anymore. Again though, they never bothered me when I was young!

I should pick up Raptor and play it again. Maybe see if I can get Tyrian 2000 to run, too.

Anyway, most of the stuff I played was arcade, and it's been gone over a million times already. Rush'n Attack, Moon Patrol, Rolling Thunder, Bosconian (rant about incorrect level layouts in the 360 version goes here), Tac Scan, Tempest, Robotron, etc. The only game I can think of that I played extensively that doesn't get much commentary is Cliff Hanger.

Apologies for the pain about to be unleashed-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=776shC9pi1M

Yep, they disemboweled Castle of Cagliostro (plus a few bits from Mystery of Mamo, which I'd never have remembered without a memory-bump from Wiki) and turned it into a Dragon's Lair-type game, with truly wretched voice acting and every hint of the Lupin III license removed. And yet it was still great for the time.

James

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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon

My parents couldn't afford to buy me every game I wanted as a child and encouraged me to go be active. I have no idea how the fuck some of you played so many games as kids. I have my fair share but holy shit at some of you really digging into those libraries.

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The trick is to have parents that play. My dad bought the 2600 for himself originally, and the IIGS was for school and shit in theory, though he played Chuck Yeager and Mean 18 on that all the time. My mom plays JRPGs and puzzle games too... misguided soul, but it beats nothing.

Another game I got, from my parents who must hate me.

Seicross. Fuck that stupid game.

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

Chuck Yeager

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This had a book the size of a bible, IIRC, right?

Yeah, I think so. I only played to ram the plane into the ground.

This also sounds correct. My friend was all into those games, but he'd get them from Babbages after the next edition came out because that shit was expensive when you're a kid.

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Originally Posted by Some Stupid Japanese Name

My older brother had an intellivision in the early 80's. All I remember playing on it are Blackjack and Poker and Demon Attack. When I was a teen I ended up trading my best friend a box of legos for an intelli and 30 or so games. Best. Trade. Ever. It had the intellivoice and a cloth dust cover that said Intellivision on it to protect the system. Hot shit!
I still have one now, but rarely play it. I just can't stand those controllers anymore. Again though, they never bothered me when I was young!

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Yeah, the controllers bother me a lot more today (games that don't need the keypad are better emulated) but I still hook up the system now and then for games like Tron Deadly Discs, Demon Attack, Beauty and the Beast, the D&D games, Burgertime, etc.. I agree with dog$ on Space Hawk's lost in space atmosphere. That was cool game. I always played with the inertia set on but liked how it gave the option to turn it off.