My dad was someone who got like 10x better when drunk or high. He was intense normally and turned in to a 10 year old on something. It's weird...but I didn't mess with drugs or alcohol mostly because of my folks.
Mine to I had a TG 16 as a kid only had like 4 games Bonk Splatterhouse Alien Crush and Devil Crush liked them all also enjoy Blazing lasers Super Star Soldier Lords of Thunder Air Zonk
The comments you made about your memory of playing Galaga '90 with your absent father were the most endearing personal thing I've heard you reveal. Thank you for sharing that; you are a very genuine person I respect.
I just wanted to tell you that I love your content. I go back-and-forth with my video game obsession and every time I am back in it, I come to RU-vid to watch your videos. Keep it up bro! Love the arcade treasures videos as well
I also was the only one that had a turbo graphx on my block I convinced one other guy to get it but he returned it to get a Genesis sadly😢... I loved all the bonk adventure games even air zonk was a pretty cool shootem up. My kid is really good at super smash Brothers he even plays in tournaments a few years back Nintendo wanted suggestions on future smash characters and I convinced my son to vote for bonk sadly It never came to be.
I remember playing the first Bonk for the first time AND last time back in 1990 at my local mall. TGFX was being displayed in this stores main showcase with Keith Courage 'samurai style' hacking up enemies on a small CRT, the console, controller and accessories were on full display rocking that iconic Orange & Yellow accents, AND they had a Kiosk with Bonk. Like most of us back then, I was coming from NES, so the bump up with the TGFX visuals, larger sprites and the amount of colours hitting the screen really took me by surprise. :O I haven't played or seen a TGFX game since then. None of my friends or their friends, or anybody at school that I knew had one. I'm now nearly 40 and i still haven't touched it since. :P Time to hop on eBay and change that!
Words cannot describe how much I loved the 3 games I had for the Turbographix16. Splatterhouse , Legendary Axe and Ninja Spirits. Splatterhouse is the reason I still love horror games to this day and Legendary Axe has music that helped me through rough times of my own ! I can see the passion in your videos SLX ! It is much appreciated by old gamers like me. (I'm 47). Keep up the great work !
Those are such awesome games and I to love them so much that I still go back and play. We had Bloody Wolf and Dungeon Explorer as well which I love just as much, something about the sound and vibrant graphics that keeps me coming back
*Ackshully* you could get Gate of Thunder seperately. You had to buy the Super CD System Card v3 and the 4-in-1 CD came packed with it. There was a cheaper option to get the card without the CD but that choice would be tragic, because then you'd be totally screwed. I never had any interest in a Duo since I could just get the Super System Card. The Duo was available slightly beforehand and a friend bought it so I knew Gate of Thunder was amazing. I was also amazed that the Turbo CD with the Super System Card loads just as fast as the Duo on Gate of Thunder.
I didn't know that. I never saw the System Cards sold at retail so all I knew was that it came packed with the my Duo. It was a great game to get free either way.
Man I'm glad I was able to play some TG-16 when it came out - my friend had one and I was always fascinated by how "Japanese" everything looked ... it was my introduction to import gaming, basically! Great video love the channel, especially your personal reflections
Tough console for a top 10, because there's just so much... I don't know about order, but I'll take a crack with my personal favorites. Gate of Thunder Keith Courage in Alpha Zones Gradius II Download Legendary Axe Legend of Xanadu II Final Soldier Ninja Spirit Final Lap Twin Davis Cup Tennis I don't care how people hate it; Keith Courage made a lasting impression on me when I first played it as a kid with its cheery overworld followed by its dark, fast-paced nova suit stages. Davis Cup Tennis is a game where my brother and I have a monster rivalry. Gradius II has the best music and stages in the series for my taste. Gate of Thunder is as polished of a horizontal shooter as anyone could ask for in life. Final Soldier is the ultimate refinement of the Star Soldier line for me. Final Lap Twin's RPG mode is tremendous, as is World Court Tennis, but Davis Cup is nearer to my heart. Legend of Xanadu II is in my opinion the greatest action RPG Falcom ever made. The Ys games are great, but they have some absurdly long dungeons. Darm Tower can suck an egg. Legendary Axe is like caveman Rastan to me, and as you mentioned, the sound is awesome. Ninja Spirit is just such a great platformer, and the fact that you can use your weapons to suit your style is awesome. Download is so much more than the engrish that defines it in most circles. Such an underrated shooter with more parralax than any HuCard should be able to pull off, cool secondary weapon system, and a neat cyberpunk story. So, yeah, long-winded response, I know, but a legit Turbo video deserves a legitimate response.
Hey, I played the RPG mode on Final Lap Twin so many times, lol. Beat it more than once because it was a pretty addicting game mode. I've only played a handful of TG-16 games back when they were released. Unfortunately, I only liked a few of them. I had spent most of my fun childhood with NES and Genesis games, that the TG-16 didn't leave as big of an impression on me as it could have. I was only able to play the TG-16 by burrowing it from a friend. Never owned one.
Street fighter 2 is in a league of its own. If you put nostalgia aside, which is difficult to do...no game is even in the same stratosphere. It’s not even worth debating.
@@rustymixer2886 well, when I made this comment and list a year ago, I included CD games because Sega Lord X also did in the video itself. If I were to pull the 3 CD games I included (Legend of Xanadu II, Gradius II, and Gate of Thunder), I'd probably add Super Star Soldier, Blazing Lazers, and Legendary Axe II off the top of my head.
Japan is no longer shipping to the US so my T-16 sits at the post office in Tokyo. In the mean time I am pulling from these lists since Ive never owned one of these before. Great video.
I bought my boxed pc engine duo r from Japan some weeks ago and so lucky I got mine few days back. It must've been out of the country just in time. Still waiting for my rondo of blood though 🤐
Id just cancel it, and wait toxcyn, as i hear theres quite a bit of input lag with the games. Dont get me wrong, it has a great user interface, but id just wait for the modding community to start selling it on etsy, or on e bay. They ll correct the weak points of the system, and you ll end up getting every game made in both japan, and america. Along with the cd games, which I have through emulation myself
I remember seeing the TG16 at Electronics Boutique for $59 in the early-mid 90s. I’ve wanted one ever since. I got into TG16 emulation around 5 years ago and fell in love with its library. For a while there I only played it’s library of games. I finally bought a PC-Engine mini a couple months ago and it’s like a life long dream finally coming true. I love that little system so much that I’m about to pull the trigger and buy the real console too.
i miss the days of the unique characteristics and idiosyncrasies of different consoles - graphics and sounds were very different from one console to another
At least the Switch is kinda like that. Because you're not gonna find Mario and zelda games anywhere else. And the kind of games like Luigi's mansion, it's got a certain style to it that's unique to Nintendo, it's kinda hard to explain. The xboxes and PlayStations all kinda blend into one another and for the most part have the exact same games, and the exclusives they do have are just the usual fare you always get, like cool the xbox has Halo, but it's still just a futuristic FPS, and there's tons of those. In a weird way the closest thing to the Switch is the PC, because both are the dual kings of indie games.
Yes, with older systems you sometimes just need to watch a screenshot of a game and you immediately know what console it runs on. Different colors, sprites and so on.
MultiTarded and that sega genesis sound chip 🤤 i was more of a SNES person cuz I had one and not a genesis but I loved the music/sound from the genesis
When I was a kid my family bought me a Turbo-Duo and a huge load of games from a flea market towards the end of the SNES' life. I agree with your list for the most part, nit picking aside, the only real issue I have with the system came in my college years. I lived in the international dorms due to a clerical error and my Japanese roommate's retro console of choice was his PC engine and the exclusives that the US did not get make me actually angry at the console. I feel the same way about the Saturn.
There were so many fantastic games in Japan that they never brought over to the US. Makes you wonder what could have been for this console, if they'd been a little smarter with their ports.
Great video SLX, my favorite TG16 game was blazing lasers! That game was awesome everything about it was great. the sound effects, graphics, game play, music and presentation was top-notch. It even had good sounding voice with every weapon pick-up! Also loved Splatter 🏠 house.
Sad to hear about your hard childhood but glad you open your heart to us. Thanks for all your time and dedications put in create all the great content of your channel. Cheers from Argentine.
i owned a tg-16 and later a duo so i played the shit out of Hudson's/NEC's system. my top 10: 10. Ninja Spirit 9. Cosmic Fantasy 2 8. Dungeon Explorer 7. Ys Book 1 and 2 6. Veigus Tactical Gladiator 5. Gate of Thunder 4. Lords of Thunder 3. Soldier Blade 2. Super Star Soldier 1. Military Madness next 10: Air Zonk, Bonk's Adventure, Exile, Cadash, Devil's Crush, Final Lap Twin, Aero Blaster, Vasteel, Blazing Lazers and Bomberman 93.. can't wait to get my mini..tomorrow!
Damn, Veigues Tactical Gladiator is a hidden gem. Once you figure out how to play the game it is excellent. Another hidden gem for myself is Silent Debuggers.
The first time I could truly indulge in TG16 goodness was courtesy of the Wii Virtual Console. Bonk 1 and Ys I & II transported me back to 1990 and blew me away with how it was obvious they were something extraordinary back then.
Thanks for the video with all the information on the system. I bought a base system back in the 90’s and a few games. Later in the 90’s when the company went out of business a local game store was selling base turbo graft systems for $5 and games for $1. I bought 4 used base systems and a lot of the games. NEC Technologies was 20 minutes from where I lived and I used to go there and play games before they were released in return for filling out a survey giving an opinion about the game I played. . One time they even gave me my favorite game for the system, Neutopia II. I still have the game factory sealed in the box. They also gave me some promotional material which consisted of 5 by 7 inch cards which had the artwork of the box of the game and a written description of the game. I still have these cards too. It is interesting to find out now that some of the games are worth over $100 now because I remember seeing those turbo graft game cards for $1 in used game bins at small game stores in the 90’s. Back then you could also buy a converter that attached to the Turbo Grafx that played PC Engine games. I bought a lot of those too for $1 back in the late 90’s at small game stores with used games...
Devil's Crush will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first turbo graphic 16 game I ever played back in 1990. I played that game for hours. Personally I think the title song for devils crush is the best intro song in gaming history.
I remember a kid in high school getting a Turbografx early on - he's literally the only other person I've ever met that has owned one (I bought one many years later). Anywho I had a Genesis and would always rag on him for choosing the wrong system and buying a console that had no games. Keep in mind that where I lived the only place you could buy TG16 games was Toys r Us and they didn't have much of a selection. Anywho, many many years later, I really come to appreciate the Turbografx, but I totally stand by my bullying - he made a terrible choice and should have bought a Genesis.
I like how during that era the graphical styles and audio differences of gaming consoles were distinct from each other. Every system has it's unique identity. Kickass top 10, SLX!
I picked up a TG-16 on launch at Toys R Us, I skipped one of my college classes. Got Military Madness soon thereafter and the rest is history. My friends and I would get pizza, beer and have long Military Madness sessions. A great game! Bonk, Andre Panza Kickboxing, Davis cup tennis, Devil's and Alien Crush, Legendary Axe, so many gems. I've got the TG-16 mini now and can't wait to hack it, my launch TG16 will go into storage.
Splatterhouse #1, cant argue with that. The soundtrack that plays during the fight with the cross was spectacular. Atmosphere, simple but challenging mechanics to master.
I’ll never forget opening my Duo as a kid and having it come with Ninja Spirit on a Hu-Card, Ys I&II, and Bonk’s Adventure, Bonk’s Revenge, and Gate of Thunder. Then you find out there’s a code for that disc that unlocks Bomberman?! Hours of entertainment.
My day was a vile drunk too. One of my few good memories of him was him giving me quarters for Galaga'88 at the bar. I also know your pain and your joy, as little as it was at times. Good luck and Godspeed fellow gamer.
i really appreciated the anecdote about your father. i frequently play videogames with my 6 year old daughter, and we have so much fun. after her daily shower, she always runs to me and asks to play bubble bobble, street fighter, etc.. before bedtime. i have the complete mame library of games, so we've been slowly going thru the entire list and sometimes find some really weird/fun games! it's such a uniquely lovely experience that even mom doesn't get - so it's a great way for us to bond. when we find a rare hidden gem, we both get this feeling of discovery, and we know very few people are experiencing these games nowadays. anyway, i hope she will keep these memories, and think on them fondly when she gets older.
I have dabbled in emulation over the years but have recently completely dived in, and your videos definitely inspired that in part. I knew next to nothing about the Turbo but I now am close to saying its my favorite system from the time. I grew up on SNES and Genesis, but the Turbo has a look that rocks my socks. They're all three such unique, fun systems and emulation is so damn fun.
Never knew where to start with the TG16 library since I never even heard about its existence until the early 2000s. With my mini PC Engine on the way, this is a great list to get me started, thanks!
I like your lists better than anyone on RU-vid! They really reflect the era of these consoles and how your life was back then. I chose the Genesis back then, later got a SNES by the time I had money for a TG16 the buzz for 32 bit systems were on the horizon. Now catching up on this very underrated console!
I'm a new player to this console and really enjoying what it has to offer. Been emulating it on a hacked Vita. All is good, except for the CD games. I can't seem to get any of those running. Looks like I'll have to use my PC for Castlevania: RoB, Gate of Thunder, and others. Galaga '90 and Legendary Axe are already favorites of mine. Btw, I'm sorry about your dad. Alcohol is a real family destroyer. My granddad (my dad's dad) wasn't a great dude either, I heard. EDIT: Nevermind. Got the CD ones working on my Vita. Just needed the required BIOS files. Castlevania looks and sounds amazing!
I think if they didn't take too long launching it outside Japan and launched it in America in 88 and Europe and the UK in 89 to avoid the Mega Drive/Genesis launch it could have easily sold 18-24 million giving Sega a run for their money.
What a list! I was very...we will say stupid during the TG-16's lifespan. I went with the Sega Genesis in 1989 and Snes in 1991. I honestly thought the TG-16 was subpar and man was I an absolute fool. I didn't really get to experience the TG-16 until I got the Core Grafx Mini and I'm still blown away by how amazing it is. I'm sorry about your dad man...I understand what its like. While my father has always been a constant good in my life my stepfather was a different story. He didn't really take to the bottle so much as he enjoyed hitting us (mother and I but never my sister). By the time I was 15/16 years old I began fighting back. We would have these boxing matches out in the front yard and I always gave as good as I got. Then there were the days when he was your best friend and would get me any game that I wanted or tennis shoes. Unfortunately, even during those times I was one small infraction from being punched in the head (like dropping the TV remote on the carpet). My mother finally left him when I offered to buy her a home (both my sister and I were out if the house) and teach her how to shoot a handgun. Which I did and he has been a distant memory for over 12 years now.
If only I had known about that SUPER sweet Turbo Duo special they had going back in the day, where you got a whole plethora of pack in games with the system, as well as a whole ton of coupons to save you bunches of money on new game purchases. It was such an incredible value at the time and the included games were great. I would have jumped all over this deal had I even known about it as a kid. I think the going price of this package was either 200 or 300, can't remember which. Either way it was a killer deal.
When I got my TF-16 Galaga 90 was the first game I bought....saved up a helluva lot of money to buy my system...I was like 14 and working at a produce plant🤘 EDIT: Where's Bloody Wolf? One of the best side scrolling shoot em ups on the system!
Every time I heard the music from a different game it brought back memories. I had the TurboGraphics, TurboDuo and TurboExpress and I had a library of about 30 games (HuCard and SuperCD) for the systems. NEC and HudsonSoft Had the right idea in building an ecosystem where you could play the HuCards on any system without having to buy the same game 3 times in different formats. I almost want to buy a non-working TG-16 and mod it with a Pi3 and the MagicEngine (it Supports all 3 regions as well as the SuperGrafx) and PC-FXEngine (Supports PCEngine-FX games) emulators.
Just want to mention that your anecdote about your dad hit home hard and is really emblematic of how "youtube content" is it's own art with it's own language separate from "film content" or "tv content" and that over months of watching almost daily you are absolutely my favorite "youtube content" artist. Also, great taste in games.
This is a great US perspective of the TG16 experience. Usually the system is reviewed from the PC Engine/Japanese side. We're from the same era and had a similar experience it seems. Great list of games, I might add Ninja Spirit myself. This system was very personal to most people who owned it because it was so exclusive/non-mainstream as compared to Nintendo/Sega. The nostalgia is strong with TG16 US fans. Sold my original TG-CD and Duo systems in the early 2000s but have a TG16 and Everdrive now...
SEGA lordX I am very sorry you had to endure a tough childhood and adolescence...please continue to post and I hope these videos are your outlet for a better outcome in life
Playing Ys Books I&II on Wii Virtual Console years ago, the game floored me and absolutely blew my expectations out of the water in many ways. And many TG-16 games I experience continue to impress me with each new one I discover. I gotta say, discovering a whole new world of 16 bit gaming has been pretty darn magical
pc engine (regular) was incredible for a 1987 release, and the CD or Duo if you had one could really compete with both genesis and stock snes games. CD had more colors and could render bigger sprites than either, despite having lackluster parallax (I think the regular pc engine didn't even have any parallax but you could animate a background to fake it)
Y's always got me like wow look at the graphics, sound, and the gameplay goes down to atari level you just run into enemies, no attack or nothing on screen, like wow did they get lazy there or just cut the corner off completely there
Here‘s my personal list: 1) Son Son II 2) New Adventure Island 3) Adventure Island - Dragon‘s Curse 4) Castlevania Dracula X 5) Wonderboy III Monster Lair 6) Gradius II 7) Bonze Adventure 8) Gate of Thunder 9) Parasol Stars 10) Kyukyoku Tiger - Twin Cobra Honorable mentions: Jackie Chan, Neutopia II, Tatsujin, Terra Cresta II, Spriggan. The PC Engine is absolutely amazing and still so much fun :)
I lived buy toys r us I always wanted a Turbografx Christmas 93 it was the end of the life of the console they were selling them for 20$ I couldn't belive it the games were still normal prices bonk was still 50.00.
Can’t go wrong with that #1, one of the ones I go back to the most, and I prefer this version over the arcade port on the PS3 and Xbox because the turbo controller just feels better
Always saw the PC Engine as a kid and wonder what it was. However I was too young to understand but I saw the games of Chinese Warrior, Cyber Cross and City Hunter which I really want to try however NES and Mega Drive blind me in getting it. It was only years when Emulation was a thing that I started focusing on the PC Engine and now with Retroarch, I am able to enjoy both PC Engine, Turbografx and their CD games and I am very impressed with it. I know that the Mini of these consoles is out in the market but some of the games selection are not my cup of tea so like SNES Drunk always said: "Play in anywhere you can!"
I never owned a Turbografx 16 as a kid but I just recently got the Mini special ordered from Amazon Japan. It is worth every penny. I'm sad several of the games on here didn't make it to that system. There are some awesome games on here for sure. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and giving us some insight into your childhood. Keep up the great content Sega Lord X.
Parasol Stars would be my #1 game for the console, after all I love Bubble Bobble,and it is part of the series. The PCE CD version of Rainbow Islands is great too, glad to own a copy, though I play the CD in my PC and run with the PCE Ootake emulator (along with Super Darius 1 and Gradius II, the other 2 PCE CD games I own). Keep cranking out the videos, I love classic gaming.
If Bonk wasn't enough to reel me in, Splatterhouse, AirZonk, and that stellar Street Fighter 2 port really had me wanting one of these, but my family wasn't made of money, so I had to pick very carefully. I took a big risk when choosing the Lynx as my handheld, and I was glad I went for the less popular option, because it had some truly unique games! I teased you in my original comments, but man, you've broken through to me quickly, and your videos helped me through one of the hardest winters I've had in my life. Thank you, sincerely!
So many frustrations as a TG-16 owner back in the early 90’s. IMO Legendary Axe or R-Type should have been the pack in game. I bought my TG16 after the Genesis and split my gaming between them & when SNES showed up all 3 command my attention. I was able to keep up with TG-16 purchases cuz of the trickle of game releases so my library today is pretty solid. It’s a unique system that the Japanese really weren’t committed to success outside of Japan. Regardless, I absolutely adore my TG-16, TurboDuo & TG16 Express and my game library. If you don’t already know the CD ROM games are region free so no need for an adapter unless you import the Turbo Chip (card) games. Street Fighter II CE is an incredible port that’s on par with both Genesis and SNES games, in fact quite possibly better
I've always loved the TurboGrafx ever since it came out I never owned one but a neighbor I had growing up did own one. I remember the game double dungeons particularly appealing to me because you can play two players at once and it's blew my mind yeah it's a system like the Atari 7800 that never got to love it deserve to really shine and show what it could do the turbo graphics was kind of between generations almost not quite a full 16 bit but far more advanced than the 8 bits. I'm glad retro gamers now have an easier time finding ways to play the games on TurboGrafx because some of them are just amazing like blazing lasers and Nutopia. Another thing that blew my mind about the turbo back in the day was that the handheld and the home system used the same exact game cards it was like compatibility dreams! The turbo and the turbo Express for pretty darn expensive though back in the day and that's why I couldn't afford them there was a time I almost bought a turbo graphics when they did discontinued at toys r us and they had all the games real cheap I regret not doing so
I've got a real soft spot for the TurboGrafx16 because of all the good associated memories, so picking up the new TGFX16 mini was a no-brainer. Splatterhouse is my favorite game for the system too, even if the ports weren't arcade perfect.
I thought overall the turbo was a better buy than the genesis. Especially in the first couple years. Im surprised that dungeon explorer and blazing lazers didn't make your list. Also it was the first 16 bit console with 4 player bomberman.
I bought my first TG16 in 1990, but sold it a couple years later. I bought my PC Engine Duo-R in 2001 and have over 300 games. It's hard to narrow it down to just 10 favourites, but here goes: 10. Download 9. Ninja Spirit (ninjas on kites, man!) 8. Doraemon/Cratermaze 7. Xak III 6. Efera & Jiliora 5. Iga Ninden Gaoh 4. Mystic Formula 3. Cross Wiber 2. Bonk's Revenge 1. Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead (finally beat it two years ago) Honourable mentions would go to Super Darius 2, Super Star Soldier, and the worst basketball game of all time: TV Sports Basketball (it's horrible but I love it).
Excellent Review, In the old day I vividly remember the Hip around the TurBoGrafx16, With is amazing visual and Soundtrack, I never got around to play any of the Game, but I have catch up a great deal thanks to your Review. Thanks a bunch. I just love the way you Narrate, full of Passion and you really know how to Sell a Title, I really want to play some of these tiles now solely on the way you have describe them in this Video. Keep up the excellent work.
I have the TG-16 with the TG CD addition. Only got 1 CD based title which didn't work properly it froze during game play ( Valis III ). I also own the Turbo Graphx Express. which I loved the fact you didn't need a separate game format from the main system, only downside is that it needs 6 AA cells. Still enjoy Alien Crush, Ninja Spirit & Soldier Blade. As for the other titles which I wish I would have been able to acquire, alas, I have to fall back on emulation. Tho I may consider the Turbo Graphx mini when I have some extra disposable cash. I'd really like to try Blazing Lasers and Lords of Thunder.
I see the TG16 in the same light as the Saturn. Very arcade-like in graphics and library, with a limited sales in the west but much more success in Japan. I've grown to appreciate the Turbo; it's an obscure goldmine of classics, even if it doesn't have the mainstream appeal of other consoles
I first got a PC Engine about 10 years ago and was just blown away bij Blazing Lazers immediately. It fostered my love of shmups and has become one of my favorite systems. I'll take a crack at a top 10 in no particular order: Splatterhouse Blazing Lazers Soldier Blade Lords of Thunder Bomberman '94 Bonk's Revenge Ys Books 1 and 2 Ninja Spirit New Adventure Island Sol Moonarge
My father always thought video games were a waste of time. He played them a little bit when we first got an Atari Video Pinball console in the mid 70s, but the appeal quickly wore off for him. I never had a Turbografx myself, but my friend did. I've also played a lot of the games via emulation. My favorites on the system would probably Alien Crush, Devil's Crush, Military Madness and Blazing Lazers. Yeah, all the common ones that a lot of people probably pick. Funny story: My friend beat The Legendary Axe, as well as several Nintendo games like Metroid. We both had Amigas and used to trade pirated games. I gave him a copy of the game Torvak: The Warrior, which has a lot of similarities to The Legendary Axe. He called me about half an hour after he got home, begging to know how to activate the cheat mode because the game was too hard for him. Not that I think it's an easy game, I just think it's funny that he beat console games, but needed a cheat to get through that game. :)
I never owned a turbografx 16 and I didn't play many of it's game's. The only game's I ever played for the turbografx 16 were the bonk game's. The only reason I was able to play those is because of the wii's vitural console.
I wasn't a fan of the TG16 during its time. Very few of its games appealed to me. One game in its library made me break my one rule of owning games; You don't buy a console for one game. Dracula X was that game. I bought a Turbo Duo specifically to play it. It is, hands down, THE best damn game in the entire PCE/TG16 line. And it's sequel stands as my second favorite game of all time.
The Turbo Duo was my system. Still play it. I was never a fan of any of the Cotton games,plus they are way too expensive now. Same goes for the Double Dragon game which of course was never brought out in the west. The Working Designs games were good and I liked Cosmic Fantasy 2 far more than Y's. Also Military Madness was good but Vasteel is great. Might and Magic 3 was good also. I'd take Bonk's Revenge over the first one and any Bomber Man game was good. Gate Of Thunder is great,got it in the 4 game pack that came with the Duo. Metamor Jupiter isn't bad and no one talks about that game. Hellfire S was pretty good as well with great cut scenes.
I am actually beyond perplexed at the TG mini's lineup. There are some amazing games on it..however not including any of the Legendary Axe games is insanity. It's a nice little emulator from what I gather. It actually has a second usb slot for another controller..so at least they aren't making you buy the "turbo tap" again. Truth be told, I was a poor boy, and this was the first 16-bit system I owned. Also the last one my Dad ever had to buy for me. Though we did sit around and play a lot of Power Golf. I enjoyed this system immensely. Splatterhouse was a great pick. Not only the atmosphere, but the pacing was spot on. I won't spoil it for everyone...but that one boss...man. That got me emotionally twisted on the spot. I will say...that what people don't understand about the Turbo...is that it's really just a roided out 8-bit machine. Streetfighter 2 should not have looked or played that well. It was Sorcery of the highest order.
When you got through your list, which is good I'll say I was like what?... No blazing Lasers or Devil's Crush. Those are some of the best games in my opinion
Very good list only game I would switch out would be Galaga 90 for Soldier Blade and maybe Legendary 2 instead of 1 but it don't matter both are amazing.
Phenomenal list dude. Edit: I bought one of these in 90 or 91 mainly for Galaga 90/88. I was the only person I knew that had this system and what kills me is I never knew about all the games I was missing out on in Japan. Now that I’m a collector I kick myself all the time that I missed out on owning some of the great titles that are way too expensive to buy these days. Maybe someday, until then I’ll be quite happy with my TG16 mini and as soon as I can hack it and add a few more titles to it I’ll be a very happy boy. ;-)
Your number 1 on the list was the reason I almost bought a Turbo Grafx 16 instead of my SEGA. I saw Splatterhouse playing on a TV at Toys R Us and I almost bought it because of that game alone.
Loved Bonkers! Glad you had something to enjoy with your dad. Mine never really said more than two words to me. However I'm glad he wasn't a drunk. Sorry to hear that yours was.
Great video! It's channels and videos like this that inspired me to start my youtube journey and create my youtube gaming channel! Thank you for inspiring me!
Most underrated console of this era. I was the only person, I knew, that had one in the 90s. It wasn’t till the twitch era that I saw others playing it. World court tennis, bonks revenge, and dungeon explorer were my favorites as a kid.
My grandma had it in the 90s (I'm assuming it was my uncles since he was still living at home at that time) and I remember Keith Courage because of transforming into a robot suit and some basketball game that was impossible. I don't think any of my friends had any idea what I was talking about when I tried to describe the console to them
Like you I was a big Sega fan, I had every console that was sold in America; and also enjoyed a lot the Turbografx-16. Y's and Blazing Lasers were my favorite games. I lost my system when I left it at my girlfriend's home and she refused to give it back when we broke up, so I'm looking forward to getting the mini someday.
the turbografx was always my favorite system then saturn then sega cd. cosmic fantasy 2 was my favorite game on the system and also a game that did not have that storybook ending. i own over 2 hundred games but do not own and never played the legendary axe. may have to look in to that one.
This fact that some consoles sell fewer units does not make them inferior if turbograf had better marketing policies it'd be definitely a best seller, I'll play its games soon.
