Most boring Genesis/MD games ever?

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06-16-2013, 03:02 AM
Jeckidy

Most boring Genesis/MD games ever?

What are considered some of the most boring games on the system? I mean anything that's playable, but just really boring.

-Aladdin. Both this and the SNES version were games I liked as a kid but nowadays can't stand after being exposed to better games.
-Awesome Possum. This one is widely hated but is playable, just not that interesting.
-Bubsy comes to mind. The game is definately playable but everything feels drawn out and bland.
-Final Zone. Much better than most games on this list but not worth more than a single playthrough.
-Golden Axe. I don't understand the appeal of this series period. It's one of those ''classics'' that I never embraced because although it aimed to be an action-oriented game, it felt slow and lacked momentum.
-Mazin Saga. A graphics-over-gameplay beat 'em up.
-Sonic 3D Blast. Notoriously mediocre and another victim of graphics over gameplay.
-Streets of Rage. The second and third were amazing but the first is Golden Axe-level for me, though maybe not as dull.
-Tinhead. Graphics over gameplay with an Amiga aesthetic. I enjoyed it the first time I rented it years ago but I can only play it in small doses (which is helped by the password system).
06-16-2013, 04:24 AM
Cucollins12

688 Attack Sub and wayne´s world, and I dont need to say why really.
06-16-2013, 04:47 AM
KitsuneNight

altered beast
there is just not much to it other then welcome to your doom ! and wise from your gwave
06-16-2013, 05:35 AM
Raja

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Originally Posted by 5233

What are considered some of the most boring games on the system? I mean anything that's playable, but just really boring.

-Aladdin. Both this and the SNES version were games I liked as a kid but nowadays can't stand after being exposed to better games.
-Awesome Possum. This one is widely hated but is playable, just not that interesting.
-Bubsy comes to mind. The game is definately playable but everything feels drawn out and bland.
-Final Zone. Much better than most games on this list but not worth more than a single playthrough.
-Golden Axe. I don't understand the appeal of this series period. It's one of those ''classics'' that I never embraced because although it aimed to be an action-oriented game, it felt slow and lacked momentum.
-Mazin Saga. A graphics-over-gameplay beat 'em up.
-Sonic 3D Blast. Notoriously mediocre and another victim of graphics over gameplay.
-Streets of Rage. The second and third were amazing but the first is Golden Axe-level for me, though maybe not as dull.
-Tinhead. Graphics over gameplay with an Amiga aesthetic. I enjoyed it the first time I rented it years ago but I can only play it in small doses (which is helped by the password system).

I disagree on Aladdin, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage. Especially SoR! I play Streets of Rage once a month at least. I love that game. I think its pretty much perfect for an early Genesis game. Music alone makes that game exciting imo. I could maybe see Golden Axe, but if you play it with a friend its a blast and much easier also.

I'd have to say for boring games:

- Clayfighter (it just plain sucks - never understood this games appeal)
- Ballz (I would put this into the discussion for not only most boring but worst fighting game ever)
- Cyborg Justice (incredibly boring with no redeeming qualities)
- Home Alone (just plain dull and pointless)
- Pacman 2 (most tedious game I've ever played - zero redeeming qualities)
- Instruments of Chaos (this game bored and annoyed me in under 5 minutes)
06-16-2013, 06:26 AM
Jeckidy

Agreed on all except Pacman 2. That game was appealing to me for the attention and interaction to detail. It had some frustrating moments obviously, but wasn't among the worst IMHO, though it might be somewhat of a one-trick pony after you completed it.
06-16-2013, 09:10 AM
Kamahl

Phantasy Star 2 is freakin boring.
06-16-2013, 09:21 AM
Zebbe

Legend of Wukong is very repetitive and boring. Crüe Ball is boring.
06-16-2013, 10:02 AM
Semmie

shadow of the beast
outrun
hard drivin
06-16-2013, 10:53 AM
Drakon

The first streets of rage isn't boring at all.
06-16-2013, 11:25 AM
Royce

I think a lot of the games mentioned so far are entertaining because they are so bad.

I would say M-1 Abrams Battle Tank and F-15 Strike Eagle II.
06-16-2013, 12:13 PM
Rusty Venture

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Originally Posted by KitsuneNight

altered beast
there is just not much to it other then welcome to your doom ! and wise from your gwave

You fight things until you power up to beast mode, then watch Uncle Fester turn into a boss.

I think the arcade version plays somewhat better, but it still has no actual point.
06-16-2013, 01:47 PM
Saturn Fan

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Originally Posted by Rusty Venture

You fight things until you power up to beast mode, then watch Uncle Fester turn into a boss.

I think the arcade version plays somewhat better, but it still has no actual point.

^^ That comment about the arcade version just shows how little you know about the game you're bashing(and how often you bother to revisit either version, which can't be much).

Because the Genesis version controls and plays a LOT better, and so is much more fun to play. Arcade looks prettier with nicer sound, but otherwise its frustrating as all hell! Moves & attacks are SLOW, character is laggy with poor reaction time, even enemy hitboxes are off and moves will outright MISS when you should've hit them. All making it extremely difficult to retaliate when being swarmed. Its just a punishing quarter muncher mainly due to shit control.

Genesis version? Cleans that crap up and plays like a dream.

Only gripes with Genesis version is the missing, "Never give up" soundbyte when continuing, and the music restarting when you've lost a life. Otherwise its pretty awesome.
06-16-2013, 02:48 PM
Raja

Oh I thought of another game that sucks that I traded 'Risk' for (Risk is actually a good game). That game is Heavy Nova.

That game is boring because it's so tedious .... one of those games you could say is one of the worst games of all time.
06-16-2013, 03:26 PM
tz101

Monopoly
Clue
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic 2
06-16-2013, 05:33 PM
Kollision

any rpg
06-16-2013, 06:50 PM
chessage

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5233

-Golden Axe... although it aimed to be an action-oriented game, it felt slow and lacked momentum.

^That's a bit of a misconception. It's a hack and slash game, which is supposed to be slower paced than most other action genres. You're rewarded with faster progress by knocking enemies off the stage, using magic attacks, and utilizing only the most damage-inducing physical attacks.
06-16-2013, 07:44 PM
Obviously

Xenon 2 Megablast

I'm sorry apologists for this game, but it's the shmup equivalent of watching grass grow.
06-17-2013, 12:24 AM
QuickSciFi

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5233

What are considered some of the most boring games on the system? I mean anything that's playable, but just really boring.

-Aladdin. Both this and the SNES version were games I liked as a kid but nowadays can't stand after being exposed to better games.
-Awesome Possum. This one is widely hated but is playable, just not that interesting.
-Bubsy comes to mind. The game is definately playable but everything feels drawn out and bland.
-Final Zone. Much better than most games on this list but not worth more than a single playthrough.
-Golden Axe. I don't understand the appeal of this series period. It's one of those ''classics'' that I never embraced because although it aimed to be an action-oriented game, it felt slow and lacked momentum.
-Mazin Saga. A graphics-over-gameplay beat 'em up.
-Sonic 3D Blast. Notoriously mediocre and another victim of graphics over gameplay.
-Streets of Rage. The second and third were amazing but the first is Golden Axe-level for me, though maybe not as dull.
-Tinhead. Graphics over gameplay with an Amiga aesthetic. I enjoyed it the first time I rented it years ago but I can only play it in small doses (which is helped by the password system).

Aladdin? Golden Axe? Streets of Rage? Tinhead? Mazin Saga?

WTF?

Either you're drunk, or you must be joking. Right?
06-17-2013, 12:26 AM
Rusty Venture

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Originally Posted by Saturn Fan

^^ That comment about the arcade version just shows how little you know about the game you're bashing(and how often you bother to revisit either version, which can't be much).

I find the game boring, and a chore to muddle through.

http://i.imgur.com/lvtYLKW.gif

Any of the SOR games are better. Better controls, better moves, and more interesting bosses.
06-17-2013, 12:30 AM
vintagegamecrazy

I'm going to second Sonic 3D Blast. That may be one of the most boring games on the Genesis PERIOD! Golden Axe is also pretty boring too as I don't get its appeal.
06-17-2013, 12:32 AM
Jeckidy

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickSciFi

Aladdin? Golden Axe? Streets of Rage? Tinhead? Mazin Saga?

WTF?

Either you're drunk, or you must be joking. Right?

Maybe mediocre is a better description, but I'm talking about games that are playable but that you personally find boring. These games aren't the worst I can think of, just what came to mind, maybe because the worst of the worst are so forgettable, like Stone Protectors.
06-17-2013, 12:34 AM
SEGA.GENESIS1989

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickSciFi

Aladdin? Golden Axe? Streets of Rage? Tinhead? Mazin Saga?

WTF?

Either you're drunk, or you must be joking. Right?

Which one of you spiked 5233's drink? He's fallen flat on his face and is uttering rubbish! :p
06-17-2013, 12:37 AM
QuickSciFi

Alright, then. I'll play.

How about...?

1. John Madden Football
2. John Madden Football '92
3. John Madden Football '93
4. Madden NFL '94
5. Madden NFL '95
6. Madden NFL '96
7. Madden NFL '97
8. Madden NFL '98

...Let's start with that. ;)
06-17-2013, 12:51 AM
lumclaw

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickSciFi

Alright, then. I'll play.

How about...?

1. John Madden Football
2. John Madden Football '92
3. John Madden Football '93
4. Madden NFL '94
5. Madden NFL '95
6. Madden NFL '96
7. Madden NFL '97
8. Madden NFL '98

...Let's start with that. ;)

At this rate we could end up anywhere.

1. FIFA International Soccer
2. FIFA Soccer '95
3. FIFA Soccer '96
4. FIFA Soccer '97
5. FIFA Road to World Cup '98

For example...
06-17-2013, 01:04 AM
Jeckidy

Nobody included Warrior of Rome? Though I'm not sure whether it counts as "playable". No real kitsch value in it either.
06-17-2013, 01:07 AM
SEGA.GENESIS1989

Sports games, however, can be alot of fun if you are playing head-to-head against someone else in 2 player mode.

I'm going to step away from sports games and nominate this game:

http://cdn0.spong.com/pack/i/s/ishid...egadrive-_.jpg

*Yawn-n-n-n-n-n-n-n!*
06-17-2013, 01:19 AM
Jeckidy

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Originally Posted by SEGA.GENESIS1989

Sports games, however, can be alot of fun if you are playing head-to-head against someone else in 2 player mode.

I'm going to step away from sports games and nominate this game:

http://cdn0.spong.com/pack/i/s/ishid...egadrive-_.jpg

*Yawn-n-n-n-n-n-n-n!*

Ishido is a favorite of mine, actually. But to each his own. How about Super Hang-on?
06-17-2013, 01:44 AM
goldenband

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Originally Posted by 5233

Nobody included Warrior of Rome? Though I'm not sure whether it counts as "playable". No real kitsch value in it either.

Oh, it's perfectly playable, it's just stupidly designed and slow as mud. But yeah, Warrior of Rome came to mind for me.

OTOH, it's totally trumped by Onslaught, a game that's literally the exact same thing over and over again. (Well, two things, really.) I don't know of any other Genesis game that's so unapologetically repetitive, with no sense of progress or exploration whatsoever -- it's ridiculous.

Other candidates: Zoom, Sword of Vermilion, Double Dragon V, Andre Agassi Tennis (no tiebreaks, no passwords). Bonkers is pretty repetitive too.
06-17-2013, 01:53 AM
Jeckidy

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenband

Oh, it's perfectly playable, it's just stupidly designed and slow as mud. But yeah, Warrior of Rome came to mind for me.

OTOH, it's totally trumped by Onslaught, a game that's literally the exact same thing over and over again. (Well, two things, really.) I don't know of any other Genesis game that's so unapologetically repetitive, with no sense of progress or exploration whatsoever -- it's ridiculous.

Other candidates: Zoom, Sword of Vermilion, Double Dragon V, Andre Agassi Tennis (no tiebreaks, no passwords). Bonkers is pretty repetitive too.

I think I've played Onslaught, and if it's the one I'm thinking of then yes it is very bad.
I agree with all the ones you mentioned too, except MAYBE Sword of Vermillion. Last time I played it, the game wasn't so bad, compared to the others.
06-17-2013, 09:49 AM
Drakon

Altered beast is boring.
06-17-2013, 10:04 AM
Raja

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5233

Ishido is a favorite of mine, actually. But to each his own. How about Super Hang-on?

Super Hang-On is not boring. If that's not your thing (racing games) its understandable. Super Hang-On is a game I play regularly also. Maybe because I loved it so much on the SMS.
06-17-2013, 10:34 AM
Jeckidy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

Super Hang-On is not boring. If that's not your thing (racing games) its understandable. Super Hang-On is a game I play regularly also. Maybe because I loved it so much on the SMS.

I actually prefer OutRun more. And I remember the SMS version of SHO which gave me nightmares. Not sure how I'd feel about it now, as I haven't played it in forever.
06-17-2013, 02:15 PM
Raja

I'm in total agreement about Outrun being the better game. Outrun on the Genesis is outstanding.
06-17-2013, 03:29 PM
nemesis enforcer

Alien soldier is boring, if anyone has a copy they are bored of, don't throw it away, send it to me...
06-17-2013, 03:48 PM
Kamahl

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Originally Posted by nemesis enforcer

Alien soldier is boring, if anyone has a copy they are bored of, don't throw it away, send it to me...

I see what you did there ;)
06-17-2013, 04:37 PM
nemesis enforcer

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Originally Posted by Kamahl

I see what you did there ;)

I suffer from insomnia, it would help me sleep.
06-17-2013, 05:03 PM
Saturn Fan

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Originally Posted by Drakon

Altered beast is boring.

Its only boring if you have no soul, nor appreciation for a classic beat'em up that has great graphics, gameplay, music, and presentation.

Its only flaw is being a bit short and not having MORE of what made it cool(levels, beast modes, etc).
06-17-2013, 07:01 PM
Drakon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturn Fan

Its only boring if you have no soul, nor appreciation for a classic beat'em up that has great graphics, gameplay, music, and presentation.

Its only flaw is being a bit short and not having MORE of what made it cool(levels, beast modes, etc).

Or if you have taste for decent gameplay.
06-17-2013, 07:02 PM
sheath

Altered Beast is in the same genre as Rolling Thunder, Shinobi, Bad Dudes, and Two Crude Dudes & Crude Busters. As such Altered Beast is not a Beat-em Up like Double Dragon, Golden Axe, Final Fight or Streets of Rage. Whether or not its gameplay is middle of the road or "boring" might be better informed by seeing it for the kind of game it is, especially the 2-player cooperative aspect and Action orientation in general.

The only games on the Genesis I'd call boring are Gaiares, virtually anything from EA or Akklaim with less than a handful of exceptions, and most multiplatform games with the SNES.
06-17-2013, 07:14 PM
Kamahl

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Originally Posted by sheath

The only games on the Genesis I'd call boring are Gaiares

:(

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