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Post by soop on Sept 27, 2018 9:11:16 GMT
Naxat's Devil Crash is a widely acclaimed masterpiece. It wouldn't take long for more advanced ball physics to appear on other platforms, but in terms of playability, and sheer inventiveness, it's easy to argue that there's never been such a leap in terms of video pinball. Devil Crash was THE pinball game for a long time, and remains very playable to this day - and the PC Engine version is the definitive version. Graphically, it's a very well presented gothic theme, music is very good etc. This is one of those titles that evokes the "just one more turn" kind of feeling. Classic.
Air Zonk, is a Hudson adaptation of the prehistoric Bonk series into a futuristic shoot-em-up. As noted, the Cute-em-up Coryoon was something of a dry run for this game, featuring some similar mechanics. This game features a banging soundtrack, whacky enemies, and some top notch shooting action. This one is actually one of my fave shooters for the Engine, it's not too difficult, but it's also not afraid to try different things. You can join up with a friend halfway through a level to for a humungous beast with some insane firepower, or alternatively sometimes you can miniaturise yourself for help dodging bullets. Bosses are quite challenging, but very inventive (and very large). There isn't anything quite like this anywhere else, and it's great.
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Post by Lost Monkey on Sept 27, 2018 12:35:38 GMT
Toughest one yet - these are both favourites... I think I can narrow it down to DC is my "goto" portable PCE game and Air Zonk is the one I want to play on a TV screen.
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Post by lukester on Sept 27, 2018 12:38:09 GMT
Ugh, meant to vote for Air Zonk
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Post by soop on Sept 27, 2018 12:38:43 GMT
Ugh, meant to vote for Air Zonk you can just uncheck the one you voted and check the other
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Post by spenoza on Sept 27, 2018 12:49:50 GMT
You know, as much as I love Devil's Crush, I think I might actually choose Air Zonk. It's such a creative shooter. It's maybe not the absolute greatest shooter on the system, but it's very good.
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Post by Galahad on Sept 27, 2018 13:39:24 GMT
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Post by soop on Sept 27, 2018 13:52:43 GMT
I voted for Air Zonk just because I think I'd rather play it, but it's really close. I'd definitely show Air Zonk off to more people.
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