2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
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2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
Posted two new Genesis reviews! Thunder Force III is an update, and it retains its A grade. I added a lot more substance to the review, which was 16 years old. Atomic Runner is new, and it's a good one.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
Cool, Genesis reviews. I'm a fan of TF3, but never even heard of Atomic Runner. Will try it on Retro-PIE later.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
Your review of Atomic Runner inspired me to go get it, and I'm addicted. It's a hell of a lot of fun to play.
Already have Thunder Force III, haven't really gotten around to playing it though.
Already have Thunder Force III, haven't really gotten around to playing it though.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
Retrology - I'm so glad to hear this! I came within a sliver of giving Atomic Runner an A-. It could go either way.
I'd love to hear from more people who go out and try the games I review, to see if their impressions jive with mine.
I like to think I'm usually on target but nobody's perfect.
I'd love to hear from more people who go out and try the games I review, to see if their impressions jive with mine.
I like to think I'm usually on target but nobody's perfect.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
I'm only a casual shooter fan at best, but your high praise for Thunder Force III made me add it to my to-buy list. Loose copies go for about $30 though, so I'll wait for a deal (like $20) since I don't play shooters much. Thanks for the review.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
Retro STrife wrote:I'm only a casual shooter fan at best, but your high praise for Thunder Force III made me add it to my to-buy list. Loose copies go for about $30 though, so I'll wait for a deal (like $20) since I don't play shooters much. Thanks for the review.
I just snagged one for $20 on eBay last night so keep an eye out there.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
ESauce wrote:Retro STrife wrote:I'm only a casual shooter fan at best, but your high praise for Thunder Force III made me add it to my to-buy list. Loose copies go for about $30 though, so I'll wait for a deal (like $20) since I don't play shooters much. Thanks for the review.
I just snagged one for $20 on eBay last night so keep an eye out there.
Yeah, there was one up there for $20 that I think was a repro cart, so I passed on it. It was up for a few days, but just sold last night. The official cartridges seem to sell in the $30 area, but I keep checking for a deal.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
Retro STrife wrote:ESauce wrote:Retro STrife wrote:I'm only a casual shooter fan at best, but your high praise for Thunder Force III made me add it to my to-buy list. Loose copies go for about $30 though, so I'll wait for a deal (like $20) since I don't play shooters much. Thanks for the review.
I just snagged one for $20 on eBay last night so keep an eye out there.
Yeah, there was one up there for $20 that I think was a repro cart, so I passed on it. It was up for a few days, but just sold last night. The official cartridges seem to sell in the $30 area, but I keep checking for a deal.
Ah! I think that's the one I bought! I just took another look at it and compared the cart to the other listings and it does not right. This is why I miss having good retro game shops near me.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
I had a gaming party last weekend and we played Atomic Runner on my Retro-Pie. It's pretty hard at first, then my son finally got the hang of things and beat level 1 and some of level 2. At first we didn't realize you could jump on top of enemies, or ride the round things over the lava. So, thanks to VGC's review, I found a hidden gem of a Genesis game and I intend to get much better at it. I'll keep a lookout for the actual cart next time I go cart hunting.
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Re: 2017/1/20: Genesis: Thunder Force III, Atomic Runner
SNES "Thunder Spirits" is practically the game game, for those who don't have a Genesis.