Anybody ever played a TG-16?

Might have been underrated cause no one I know could afford the $500-$700 price tag. =PAllicrombie

[QUOTE="Allicrombie"]Might have been underrated cause no one I know could afford the $500-$700 price tag. =PPresidentKing

[QUOTE="PresidentKing"][QUOTE="Allicrombie"]Might have been underrated cause no one I know could afford the $500-$700 price tag. =PAllicrombie

This is just my personal opinion, but to me it just seemed like the TG-16 didn't do anything overly special that the SNES or Genesis didnt already offer, so it never gained ground.

I mean, the TG-16 had some good games, but Neutopia was essentially Zelda, Bonk was essentially Mario, etc etc.
In my opinion, it just didn't offer anything overly flashy that made me think "now thats something the SNES/Geni doesn't have"

This is just my personal opinion, but to me it just seemed like the TG-16 didn't do anything overly special that the SNES or Genesis didnt already offer, so it never gained ground.

I mean, the TG-16 had some good games, but Neutopia was essentially Zelda, Bonk was essentially Mario, etc etc.
In my opinion, it just didn't offer anything overly flashy that made me think "now thats something the SNES/Geni doesn't have"

TheKungFool

[QUOTE="TheKungFool"]

This is just my personal opinion, but to me it just seemed like the TG-16 didn't do anything overly special that the SNES or Genesis didnt already offer, so it never gained ground.

I mean, the TG-16 had some good games, but Neutopia was essentially Zelda, Bonk was essentially Mario, etc etc.
In my opinion, it just didn't offer anything overly flashy that made me think "now thats something the SNES/Geni doesn't have"

Eikichi-Onizuka

This is just my personal opinion, but to me it just seemed like the TG-16 didn't do anything overly special that the SNES or Genesis didnt already offer, so it never gained ground.

I mean, the TG-16 had some good games, but Neutopia was essentially Zelda, Bonk was essentially Mario, etc etc.
In my opinion, it just didn't offer anything overly flashy that made me think "now thats something the SNES/Geni doesn't have"

TheKungFool

the TG16 had no alternatives to JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. Just like the TG16 has no alternative to..........:o Ok, Snes and Gen have fighting games.

PresidentKing

It had some really great games, I wouldn't consider it underrated. Because it's great games are really a handful but it's one of the better "obscure" systems to collect for. A lot better then the 3DO and Jaguar.

The PC-ENGINE has a relevant fanbase. Just don't expect to see them on most mainstream gaming forums.

There's plenty of databases and information about the system and its games around the net.

[QUOTE="TheKungFool"]

This is just my personal opinion, but to me it just seemed like the TG-16 didn't do anything overly special that the SNES or Genesis didnt already offer, so it never gained ground.

I mean, the TG-16 had some good games, but Neutopia was essentially Zelda, Bonk was essentially Mario, etc etc.
In my opinion, it just didn't offer anything overly flashy that made me think "now thats something the SNES/Geni doesn't have"

Eikichi-Onizuka

I've got a TG-16, in fact it's my 2nd one after the 1st one broke. I've got a long ways to go to rebuild my TG-16 collection, though.

It's a great system with a fantastic library of games that I'm still learning a lot about. The system has a ton of great shmups and 2D platformers.

The reason it's overlooked, IMO, is that it was simply overshadowed by the NES, SNES, and Genesis which were far more popular and readily available in the U.S.

I had a TG-16 when it came out and I loved it. It was a good system compaired to the NES but once the SNES came out I tossed the TG-16 aside. I had about 20 games for it. I still prefer the SNES.

I've played the TG-16 twice in my life. The first time was at a sleepover when I was about 9; I can't remember what i played (some platformer game) and I thought it was good, but not as good as Sonic 3. The second time I played it was actually the PC-Engine; I played some SHMUP game that was pretty good, but again, I've played better.

Would I like to own one someday, yes. Am I going to go out of my way to buy one, probably not. I can appreciate it for the console it is, but I just feel like there are better options out there for the most part.

[QUOTE="PresidentKing"]

the TG16 had no alternatives to JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. Just like the TG16 has no alternative to..........:o Ok, Snes and Gen have fighting games.

TheKungFool

[QUOTE="PresidentKing"]

the TG16 had no alternatives to JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. Just like the TG16 has no alternative to..........:o Ok, Snes and Gen have fighting games.

TheKungFool

I'm not exactly sure what he's trying to say, either. The way he worded is that the TG-16 doesn't have games such as JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. When all of those games are on TG-16. I think he meant the SNES & Genesis had no alternatives to those games.

However Ninja Spirit, a joke? That game is freaking awesome!

[QUOTE="TheKungFool"]

[QUOTE="PresidentKing"]

the TG16 had no alternatives to JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. Just like the TG16 has no alternative to..........:o Ok, Snes and Gen have fighting games.

Emerald_Warrior

I'm not exactly sure what he's trying to say, either. The way he worded is that the TG-16 doesn't have games such as JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. When all of those games are on TG-16. I think he meant the SNES & Genesis had no alternatives to those games.

However Ninja Spirit, a joke? That game is freaking awesome!

Far better games in my opnion, and original of the system.

The MD version of SHADOW DANCER is better than the original arcade game. I can't say that of the PCE version of NINJA SPIRIT however. Nor of BRAVO MAN, which is actually pretty lousy.

BLOODY WOLF in turn is really better on the PCE than the arcade.

[QUOTE="TheKungFool"]

[QUOTE="PresidentKing"]

the TG16 had no alternatives to JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. Just like the TG16 has no alternative to..........:o Ok, Snes and Gen have fighting games.

Emerald_Warrior

However Ninja Spirit, a joke? That game is freaking awesome!

[QUOTE="Emerald_Warrior"]

[QUOTE="TheKungFool"]

i'm not even sure what you're trying to say, or whether or not you're being sarcastic.

Bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit.....really?
I sincerely hope you mentioned those as jokes.....

Panzer_Zwei

I'm not exactly sure what he's trying to say, either. The way he worded is that the TG-16 doesn't have games such as JJ and Jeff, bravoman, Silent Debuggers, AirZonk, Action kung fu, Time Cruise, Ninja Spirit, Final Lap Twin, etc. When all of those games are on TG-16. I think he meant the SNES & Genesis had no alternatives to those games.

However Ninja Spirit, a joke? That game is freaking awesome!

Far better games in my opnion, and original of the system.

The MD version of SHADOW DANCER is better than the original arcade game. I can't say that of the PCE version of NINJA SPIRIT however. Nor of BRAVO MAN, which is actually pretty lousy.

BLOODY WOLF in turn is really better on the PCE than the arcade.

Didn't even know Ninja Spirit was on arcade. I guess if you don't have the arcade to compare it to, then it's a fine game. And yeah, Shinobi games are better. But Ninja Spirit is still a good game even though the Shinobi games are better. Ninja Spirit was more straight action and quick-reflexes while Shinobi was more concentration and skill getting through the levels.

I played the TG16 at Toys R US a few times. Nothing special. Kinda like an NES with better graphics. It's really not THAT much better than a sega master system. The Sega Genesis and SNES really blow the TG16 away! The main reason it failed was games. It just has a VERY small library of games and they didnt get even 1 officially licensed sports title from the NFL, NHL, or NBA. Bonk was a cool character and there's a few other games I'd like to play. Also, I'd probably get a TG16 if I could find one for a good price, but they arent that common.

I played the TG16 at Toys R US a few times. Nothing special. Kinda like an NES with better graphics. It's really not THAT much better than a sega master system. The Sega Genesis and SNES really blow the TG16 away! The main reason it failed was games. It just has a VERY small library of games and they didnt get even 1 officially licensed sports title from the NFL, NHL, or NBA. Bonk was a cool character and there's a few other games I'd like to play. Also, I'd probably get a TG16 if I could find one for a good price, but they arent that common.

Talldude80

Great TG-16 games:

Action/Adventure:

• Bloody Wolf (Think Contra, but top-down view like Zelda)
• Legendary Axe 1 & 2
• Ninja Spirit
• Neutopia 1 & 2 (Zelda clones, but very well made ones)
• Splatterhouse

Platformers:

• Bonk's Adventure 1 & 3
• Bonk's Revenge
• Legend of Hero Tonma
• New Adventure Island

Shmups:

• 1941: Counter Attack
• Blazing Lazers
• Dragon Spirit
• R-Type
• Raiden
• Super Star Soldier

Other:

• Alien Crush (unique and fun pinball game)
• Dungeon Explorer (a mixture of action-RPG & Gauntlet-like gameplay)
• Space Harrier (like an on-rails shooter, but great version of this classic game)

[QUOTE="Talldude80"]

Shmups:

• 1941: Counter Attack
• Blazing Lazers
• Dragon Spirit
• R-Type
• Raiden
• Super Star Soldier

Emerald_Warrior

As a side note here if you own a TG-16 don't go running out to buy 1941 as it is a SuperGrafx game and won't run on a normal system.

To the original question yes there are some great games for the TG-16/PCE just don't expect the huge library offered by some other systems. The CD attachment also has some great titles Dracula X: Rondo of Blood being my personal favorite.

I owned a TG-16 back in the day. It had some decent games, but the games were too short. And there were way too many shooters. It was decent, but not my favorite system.

Was the TG16 even commonly sold in the US? I was famliar with it along with the more popular games from reading issues of EGM and Gamepro but I only knew a few people who had one. I never even saw one until much later.

-Byshop