Unsung Megadrive platformers?

**Antony** · 04-16-2009, 09:38 PM

Pretty good platform games worth a look:

Asterix and the Great Rescue
Blades of Vengeance

**TjN001** · 04-16-2009, 09:54 PM

Like someone before me said... ZOOL. Everywhere I see people talking about how it's such a lame game. But it is really good. Worth finishing. Yes, the screen is zoomed in a bit far, but the game is still very playable and fun. The bosses are extremely hard... even though I've played that Bee boss many times, I still don't understand his pattern (that is if he even has one). Guitar boss was cool too.

**Mark Robert** · 04-16-2009, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by MrMatthews

I don't think i'd label this one a "platformer" but I really like Joe and Mac

Oh yeah Joe & Mac.

The Genesis version of the Joe & Mac is a beautiful straight up translation of the arcade unlike the crappy platformized SNES version.

**MrMatthews** · 04-16-2009, 10:40 PM

I have both versions of J&M and I enjoy them both because the core gameplay is pretty solid. But this is a case where the Genesis version is the clear winner, IMO

**johnnyb** · 04-17-2009, 01:33 AM

I have J&M sitting on the shelf, I havn`t touched it yet.... maybe I should.

**tomaitheous** · 04-17-2009, 02:28 AM

Some people are posting un-unsong titles <_<

**jesus.arnold** · 04-17-2009, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by TjN001

Like someone before me said... ZOOL. Everywhere I see people talking about how it's such a lame game. But it is really good. Worth finishing. Yes, the screen is zoomed in a bit far, but the game is still very playable and fun. The bosses are extremely hard... even though I've played that Bee boss many times, I still don't understand his pattern (that is if he even has one). Guitar boss was cool too.

Zool is pretty bad on the MD, the SNES version and original Amiga versions are much better.

**chinitosoccer** · 04-17-2009, 05:14 PM

Add Devil Hunter Yohko and Magical Hat Turban adventure to the list, Japan only games though..

EDIT: i didnt notice that Turban adaventure was already mentioned, Decap Atack as its known outside of Japan.

**stalepie** · 04-17-2009, 06:15 PM

Yeah Devil Hunter Yohko has a cool first level, climbing that vine and all. I like that. I like the box art and stuff too. Dahna is another Japan-only title that's kind of good, or has a nice vibe about it anyway. I like the horse part.

**BrYaN** · 04-17-2009, 07:52 PM

High Seas Havoc: Yes, this is another game that can fit in the category of Sonic clones. It got good graphics but the difficulty after stage 4 can be annoying for some players. Still, it's a good average platformer if you're looking for something to play on your Genesis and are not afraid of a challenge.

The Flintstones: A pretty decent and colorful platformer by Taito.

Chuck Rock II: Some people don't like it, but it thought it was enjoyable and way better than the first Chuck Rock. There's some cool effects too.

Osomatsu-kun - Hachamecha Gekijou: This one is pretty strange, it's an old Mega Drive game (1988) where you control a guy who attack with a slingshot. Although it's an old game, it looks pretty decent graphically! It can be found cheap too.

Magical Hat Turban adventure: It was mentioned before, this is the game that was modified to become Decap attack over here. I like this original version better... Both game have enough differences to be considered two different games.

Doki Doki Penguin Land: Well, this one is not exactly a platformer, it's more a puzzle/platformer game. But I like the cutesy of the game, some later puzzle are very challenging and well thoughts. It was never released in cart format though.

Asterix and the Power of the Gods: Pretty good Europeen exclusive! It recreates the cartoon pretty well!

**chinitosoccer** · 04-17-2009, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by BrYaN

[B]The Flintstones: A pretty decent and colorful platformer by Taito

That game is hard!!, the volcanic stage when you have to escape from the ascending lava climbing the stones drove me nuts!!! the game is a breeze until that part

**Mark Robert** · 04-21-2009, 11:10 PM

Another unsung platformer that I think is good is Marko. The character Marko has a magic soccer ball that can be used as a projectile attack against enemies and also can be used to spring one up to unreachable platforms. It's a unique and creative wrinkle on the platforming genre that really works well.

**Zz Badnusty** · 04-22-2009, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by Smii

Recently been enjoying Aero 2, and Magical Taruruto Kun.

I've been looking forward to playing the magical troll game.

Originally Posted by Joe Redifer

the PS1 (I refuse to call it the "PSOne", which is just retarded).

I always thought PSone was the second (scaled down) iteration of the system. Just like PSTwo is the slim PS2.
or, did I just make that up?

Originally Posted by Smii

Doraemon (and the long sub-title I always forget). I mean, it's incredibly easy, and the rock-paper-scissors bits are repetitive and annoying. But overall, it's a nice platformer. And it was packaged with stationary! STATIONARY!!

Since stumbling upon the Game Gear Doraemon I've been keenly interested in the Mega Drive version. The Game Gear game is pleasant solid quality easiness, of which you've given me the impression the Mega Drive version is.

and, Paper Scissors Rocks - oh my! Sort of like Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle. What an odd game that was to be playing at launch back in 1989 ...fully looking for something like SuperMarioBros, and then finding myself jumping on VW beatles and selecting paper scissors or rocks to defeat bosses. I hated it then but have secretly loved it ever since
It has an awkward awesomeness.

but not quite as awesomeness as

Originally Posted by Alianger

Marvel Land is a nice little platformer with strange boss fights. Very old school looking though.

and Paper Scissors Rocks! not to mention other Punky Skunk type mini games and multitudes of other awesome unique Namco ingeniousness.

...
this guy?

Originally Posted by The Jackal

Here's a list of platformers not alot of people know are good games...
Puggsy (Brillant game - you must own this!)
Universal Soldier (It's Turrican - what's not to like?)
Bubba'n'Stix (Stuck on the first level, but I liked it)
Boogerman (Pure gaming goodness)
Beavis and Butthead (Confusing, but still great)
Rolo To The Rescue (Good game, just stick with it!)
Ristar (Need I say more?)
Ghouls n Ghosts (It's by Capcom! Rock hard classic!)
Rocket Night Adventures (Konami at their platforming best!)
Sparkster: Rocket Knight II (More of the same - but the original is better!)
Tiny Toons: Buster's Treasure Hunt (Great Sonic clone!)
McDonald's TreasureLand Adventure (It's by frigging Treasure!)
Bubsy (Sloppy game engine - Great game if you get passed that fact)
Earthworm Jim (It's JIM! So sing along!)
Earthworm Jim 2 (More of that Groovy worm!)
Gunstar Heroes (Don't like this? Then you are the devil himself...)
Chuck Rock (Awesome game! Must play this!)
Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck Rock (Plays differently than CR1, but great still!)
QuackShot (Donald Duck in a good game? Believe it...)
Castle Of Illusion (The first Disney game on the MD - and a classic at that)
World Of Illusion (Short, but great co-op game!)
Comix Zone (Brill game from the gods at STI)
The Lion King (The best Disney game on MD; period.)
sic!)