Advantages of SNES hardware vs. Genesis hardware

[TrekkiesUnite118]

Honestly I'd say the Genesis has just as many good platformers as the SNES. The only thing it's really missing is some kind of response to Metroid.

[Team Andromeda]

Honestly I'd say the Genesis has just as many good platformers as the SNES. The only thing it's really missing is some kind of response to Metroid.

The Mega Drive got the better number of good platform games for sure , but imo Mario IV and Super Metroid are total platform perfection . Imo the only game that's ever came close to Mario IV perfect gameplay and level design is Exhumed on the Saturn ; Both games are for me, examples for level design utter perfection

[Black_Tiger]

Honestly I'd say the Genesis has just as many good platformers as the SNES. The only thing it's really missing is some kind of response to Metroid.

Monster World IV > Super Metroid

[TrekkiesUnite118]

The Mega Drive got the better number of good platform games for sure , but imo Mario IV and Super Metroid are total platform perfection . Imo the only game that's ever came close to Mario IV perfect gameplay and level design is Exhumed on the Saturn ; Both games are for me, examples for level design utter perfection

Super Mario World is dull and boring. The Sonic games beat it in every category. The levels are simple, flat, straight lines with little to no exploration. I've never once completed the game simply because I've gotten bored with it after the first castle.

Here's your average Sonic Level:



And here's your average SMW level:



There's no comparison.

[Team Andromeda]

Super Mario World is dull and boring. The Sonic games beat it in every category. The levels are simple, flat, straight lines with little to no exploration. I've never once completed the game simply because I've gotten bored with it after the first castle.

I'm Sorry Sonic is simple and easy with zero depth and all show, much like Donkey Kong on the Snes take away the graphics and they're not up to much . Castle Of Illusion and Quackshot are much much better platform games and even there aren't a patch on Mario IV or Yoshi Story imo

Monster World IV > Super Metroid

Nice game and I'm a big fan of MW IV but it's no Super Metroid

[Yharnamresident]

Are these the same ' kids' that forget that the Mega Drive came out after the PC-Eng, that the Master System came out way after the NES, The DC after the N64 or the XBox way after the PS2 yet all those consoles seem to be compared with each other ' even on here some times .

"The SNES has way nicer colours and sound. Why did Sega release a console with such mediocre hardware?"

Who cares about numbers ? . I care far more about quality and on that score the Mega CD is the system to own for RPG's and racers imo

Mega-CD racers? show me

Are those your fav genre's ? To me while the Snes will never compare to the Mega Drive for shooters (well bar 3D shooter) and sports games , The Mega Drive will never compare to the Snes for Platform games or Adventure games . Mario IV, Castlevania, and Super Metroid, Legend of the Mystical Ninja were perfection in my eye's

Adventure games, okay thats a Genesis weak spot, but for platformers I'd say they're tied.

[TrekkiesUnite118]

I'm Sorry Sonic is simple and easy with zero depth and all show, much like Donkey Kong on the Snes take away the graphics and they're not up to much . Castle Of Illusion and Quackshot are much much better platform games and even there aren't a patch on Mario IV or Yoshi Story imo

Did you even look at the levels I showed you? The Mario level is more all show with no depth. It's just one single path with no exploration. Sonic levels are huge by comparison with tons of routes to explore and interesting obstacles to figure out with much more unique and interesting boss battles.

Mario World can be beaten in about 10 minutes for crying out loud:



That's not tool assisted, it's in real time on a real SNES.

[sheath]

Mega-CD racers? show me

Barone proved here that Formula 1 Beyond the Limit is an accurate F1 sim for the year and time it represents. Then there is Jaguar XJ220, which is quite good and lengthy. I prefer the more Arcade Road Blasters approach of Batman Returns, and BC Racers is best on Sega CD. Road Rash CD isn't faster than the Genesis games, but accurately represents the tracks from the 3DO, Saturn and PS1 game and plays quite well. Adventures of Batman & Robin is good for a solid self flogging.

Adventure games, okay thats a Genesis weak spot, but for platformers I'd say they're tied.

Light Crusader, Crusader of Centy, Beyond Oasis, and Land Stalker are outside keying your car.

[Kamahl]

Light Crusader, Crusader of Centy, Beyond Oasis, and Land Stalker are outside keying your car.

King Colossus too, the Ecco games, the Monster World games, and Popful Mail if we count the Sega CD too.

I agree the SNES beats the genesis when it comes to adventure/action rpg games (super metroid is one of the most perfect games ever made), but calling it a weak spot? Far from it, the genesis is pretty strong at them actually, much better than at regular RPGs.

[Armoured Priest]

Honestly I'd say the Genesis has just as many good platformers as the SNES. The only thing it's really missing is some kind of response to Metroid.

one of the main homebrew groups should make a Metroidvania

There are actually plenty of RPGs, but there really isn't an analog for metroid.

[sheath]

I was absolutely dieing for a Genesis version of Zillion back in the day. Screw trends and dead licenses, Zillion is awesome!

[Lync]

Monster World IV > Super Metroid

Yes, I totally agree with this! If Monster World IV had received a proper US release, SNES fans would lose a bragging point with Super Metroid; Monster World IV is a fantastic action/adventure/RPG game with a deeply-rooted franchise history. Not knocking Super Metroid, in fact knocking SOA for not localizing this wonderful 10/10 title.

Super Mario World is dull and boring. The Sonic games beat it in every category. The levels are simple, flat, straight lines with little to no exploration. I've never once completed the game simply because I've gotten bored with it after the first castle.

Hit the nail right on the head. I used to think Super Mario games utilized a random level map generator and the game was to see how long I could play it before quitting of boredom. I used to really enjoy watching my cousin play Super Mario World though.

Light Crusader, Crusader of Centy, Beyond Oasis, and Land Stalker are outside keying your car.

I will never get tired of saying how much I treasure Crusader of Centy; only fault in it is it's limited release and consequently exponentially increasing price tag.

[Yharnamresident]

Barone proved here that Formula 1 Beyond the Limit is an accurate F1 sim for the year and time it represents. Then there is Jaguar XJ220, which is quite good and lengthy. I prefer the more Arcade Road Blasters approach of Batman Returns, and BC Racers is best on Sega CD. Road Rash CD isn't faster than the Genesis games, but accurately represents the tracks from the 3DO, Saturn and PS1 game and plays quite well. Adventures of Batman & Robin is good for a solid self flogging.




Light Crusader, Crusader of Centy, Beyond Oasis, and Land Stalker are outside keying your car.

I ride a Moped

I think you just don't really play adventure/RPGs on the Genesis, yes theres some fun ones, but theres better consoles for those games. Saturn.

Chakan should be considered the closest answer to Super Metroid IMO.

[retrospiel]

Have you actually played that game ? I mean it looks nice on screenshots and maybe on YT but that's about it. The game is plagued with tons of problems that make it a chore to play - which is too bad because I'd really prefer this game to be fun as I really love the concept and art design.

[Yharnamresident]

Yes its hard as balls, but I got strange taste. I think Zelda II is the best Zelda game.

Its a polarizing game.