Who's into the Sega Master System?

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Originally Posted by adam

Does this count as a Master System game? :)

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Do want! Can these still be bought? Is there an NTSC Genesis version?

AFAIK it was only released in Japan.

Yep, Japan only. I'd love to see pics of the game's PCB. Too bad JP Mega Drive carts are impossible to open.

You mean... I can't have this??
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AZlonkQd-4...600/VMPHS3.png
I's sad now.

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Originally Posted by Guntz

On the upside, I'm probably going to try out a few import SMS games and see if I like the system better. Castle of Illusion and Sonic 1 look really good and cheap. Maybe Land of Illusion and Asterix too. Any recommendations?

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Those that you have listed are some of my favourite along with ghouls n ghosts.

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Originally Posted by 16-bit

I got to say, when I first got my Master System I wasn't too keen on it.

But now, I have to say I love it! Plus you can modify them for S-video the same way that you can with the Sega Genesis!

I'd love to get some more games on mine, it's a shame most games were left in Europe and South America, and that they can be pretty hard to find. Right now my favorite games for the system have to be Castle of Illusion, Sonic 1, Shinobi, and I really like Rambo First Blood Part 2. I still want to get the other Disney games like Lucky Dime Caper.

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Its a great piece of hardware and a fantastic piece of history. It goes to show you that SEGA does belong in the console business. They just needed to stop making such terrible business decisions.(I'm talking to you CSK.) SMS truly,madly, deeply deserved strong 3rd party support and loads of NES ports.

I think we need more Master System over here.
Also, does anyone knows how to beat that Mandala boss in Shinobi?I can only beat him with all my power-ups and a good dose of luck.

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Originally Posted by FuturePrimitive

You mean... I can't have this??
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AZlonkQd-4...600/VMPHS3.png
I's sad now.

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It's the SMS Phantasy Star rom... in Japanese. You can play the SMS cart or official English and re-translated roms on your Genesis several ways.

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Originally Posted by Bottino

I think we need more Master System over here.
Also, does anyone knows how to beat that Mandala boss in Shinobi?I can only beat him with all my power-ups and a good dose of luck.

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Continuously jump and attack at close range. You'll have to move to the left a bit when the enemy stacks get too close. The second part with the face on the wall is all about placing yourself in the right spot to jump over the fireballs and attack when you're mid jump.

NeoZeedeater has summarized it quite well. Just to expand on his statement a little further, you will aim to shuriken both the top and bottom statue in succession. the only way you will be able to achieve this is by jumping consistently.

In terms of the actual boss fight, position the sprite the the middle left of the screen so that the projectile being lobbed at you just misses you. If you've found the sweet spot, it's a question of (again) jumping and throwing shurikens at the face. Good luck! :D

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Originally Posted by Black_Tiger

It's the SMS Phantasy Star rom... in Japanese. You can play the SMS cart or official English and re-translated roms on your Genesis several ways.

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Oh, so no extra bits or maybe slight graphical upgrade? Aw, darn.

I'd love to play Phantasy Star on real hardware, but I don't have a SMS or PBC. I have it on Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection.

Phantasy Star Generation 1 looks good!

I went into the Toyworld today where my brother inlaw is the manager. My sister and I also worked there way back in the early-mid '90's. I took a pic of the shelf with the old Sega stickers. The pic is a bit blurry as I was arguing with my son who was more interested in the toys.

http://i.imgur.com/yVgf23X.jpg

Have asked if the shelves ever get changed (which I doubt) could I get dibs on the shelving with the stickers on them (there are about 4 or so).

I like the fact the SMS has a small self contained library, its something you could collect & fully explore and indulge in, it really irks me reading posts from people who collect and never get round to playing any of their huge collections, games are meant to be played and shared.

I think as time has gone by, every new system released, hundreds of games, it would take half a life time to collect every title I'd be interested in on every platform, the other half would be spent playing them. Lifes too short.

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Originally Posted by NeoZeedeater

Continuously jump and attack at close range. You'll have to move to the left a bit when the enemy stacks get too close. The second part with the face on the wall is all about placing yourself in the right spot to jump over the fireballs and attack when you're mid jump.

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Originally Posted by SEGA.GENESIS1989

NeoZeedeater has summarized it quite well. Just to expand on his statement a little further, you will aim to shuriken both the top and bottom statue in succession. the only way you will be able to achieve this is by jumping consistently.

In terms of the actual boss fight, position the sprite the the middle left of the screen so that the projectile being lobbed at you just misses you. If you've found the sweet spot, it's a question of (again) jumping and throwing shurikens at the face. Good luck! :D

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I actually got to beat that bastard, thanks a lot for the tips!

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to NeoZeedeater again."
Damn

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Originally Posted by omp

I went into the Toyworld today where my brother inlaw is the manager. My sister and I also worked there way back in the early-mid '90's. I took a pic of the shelf with the old Sega stickers. The pic is a bit blurry as I was arguing with my son who was more interested in the toys.

http://i.imgur.com/yVgf23X.jpg

Have asked if the shelves ever get changed (which I doubt) could I get dibs on the shelving with the stickers on them (there are about 4 or so).

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Those are pretty dang sweet :D