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Let me introduce “Street Fighter Zero 2”, a game that Capcom pushed the Super Famicom’s hardware to its absolute limits to create. It was released at a time when next-generation consoles were already out, so I don’t think many people actually got to play it back then. (1/2)

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The 1990s were a time when SNK and Capcom were fiercely competing to bring their arcade games to home consoles. Capcom kept upgrading its hardware from CPS1 to CPS3, while SNK stuck with a single platform—the Neo Geo—which was powerful enough to keep receiving new releases from 1990 all the way to 2004. Because of that, many SNK games ported to 8-bit and 16-bit consoles often suffered in quality. However, the PC Engine, despite being an 8-bit system, managed to deliver surprisingly strong ports of SNK games thanks to the power of CD technology. That said, it was incredibly expensive at the time, so I could only admire it at game shops. If I had owned one back then and used it to listen to CDs and play games, it probably would have felt even more impressive than a PlayStation 5 Pro does today.

The 1990s were a time when SNK and Capcom were fiercely competing to bring their arcade games to home consoles. Capcom kept upgrading its hardware from CPS1 to CPS3, while SNK stuck with a single platform—the Neo Geo—which was powerful enough to keep receiving new releases from 1990 all the way to 2004. Because of that, many SNK games ported to 8-bit and 16-bit consoles often suffered in quality. However, the PC Engine, despite being an 8-bit system, managed to deliver surprisingly strong ports of SNK games thanks to the power of CD technology. That said, it was incredibly expensive at the time, so I could only admire it at game shops. If I had owned one back then and used it to listen to CDs and play games, it probably would have felt even more impressive than a PlayStation 5 Pro does today.

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Let me introduce the 3DO Alive 2 made by LG Electronics. Its design is similar to the PlayStation 1, but personally, I think this one looks even cooler. Back when the Super Famicom and Mega Drive were dominant, the first 32-bit console, the 3DO, was released — (1/2)

Let me introduce the 3DO Alive 2 made by LG Electronics. Its design is similar to the PlayStation 1, but personally, I think this one looks even cooler. Back when the Super Famicom and Mega Drive were dominant, the first 32-bit console, the 3DO, was released — (1/2)

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If SNK had the Neo Geo AES, Capcom had the CPS Changer. Both were designed to let people enjoy arcade games at home, but unlike the AES, the CPS Changer wasn’t really built as a traditional home console from the ground up. In many ways, it felt more like an official supergun made by Capcom themselves. It even supported the Super Famicom CPS Fighter stick. A lot of people had the chance to experience MVS hardware thanks to the AES, but the CPS Changer was much rarer, so not many people ever got to see one in person. When you first connect it to a TV, the controller gives off a bit of a Super Famicom vibe, but once the game starts, the polished graphics and incredible sound immediately make it clear that you’re basically playing real arcade hardware at home.

If SNK had the Neo Geo AES, Capcom had the CPS Changer. Both were designed to let people enjoy arcade games at home, but unlike the AES, the CPS Changer wasn’t really built as a traditional home console from the ground up. In many ways, it felt more like an official supergun made by Capcom themselves. It even supported the Super Famicom CPS Fighter stick. A lot of people had the chance to experience MVS hardware thanks to the AES, but the CPS Changer was much rarer, so not many people ever got to see one in person. When you first connect it to a TV, the controller gives off a bit of a Super Famicom vibe, but once the game starts, the polished graphics and incredible sound immediately make it clear that you’re basically playing real arcade hardware at home.

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22,575 views • 4 months ago

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Virtua Fighter 3. If I had to name the games that shocked me the most with their graphics, Virtua Fighter 2 and Daytona USA, which were released around the same time, would be at the top of the list. The next game to completely blow me away was Virtua Fighter 3. When it was released, the graphics were so far ahead of anything else that I couldn’t think of another game that could even compare. It also featured a variety of stages with snow, sand, and water, and the way those environments were rendered was absolutely incredible. After that, no game really gave me the same kind of graphical shock. Even Virtua Fighter 4, as great as it was, didn’t have the same impact on me as its predecessor.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Virtua Fighter 3. If I had to name the games that shocked me the most with their graphics, Virtua Fighter 2 and Daytona USA, which were released around the same time, would be at the top of the list. The next game to completely blow me away was Virtua Fighter 3. When it was released, the graphics were so far ahead of anything else that I couldn’t think of another game that could even compare. It also featured a variety of stages with snow, sand, and water, and the way those environments were rendered was absolutely incredible. After that, no game really gave me the same kind of graphical shock. Even Virtua Fighter 4, as great as it was, didn’t have the same impact on me as its predecessor.

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Street Fighter is one of the games of my life. When it first showed up in arcades, the impact was incredible. It was the first time I ever felt like I was actually training while playing a game. (1/2)

Street Fighter is one of the games of my life. When it first showed up in arcades, the impact was incredible. It was the first time I ever felt like I was actually training while playing a game. (1/2)

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The PC Engine was actually so expensive that hardly anyone I knew had one back then. It was sometimes called the “Neo Geo of the 8-bit era” because of its high price. In terms of performance, it was arguably closer to the Super Famicom and Mega Drive, which came a few years later, than to the NES and Sega Master System of the same era. Despite its powerful hardware, the console itself was surprisingly small and cute. And the HuCards, which looked like credit cards, were truly fascinating. I couldn’t believe that an entire game could fit onto such a tiny card. Back then, the PC Engine felt like a unicorn among game consoles to me. Even now, whenever I take it out and play it again, it still feels just as fascinating and special.

The PC Engine was actually so expensive that hardly anyone I knew had one back then. It was sometimes called the “Neo Geo of the 8-bit era” because of its high price. In terms of performance, it was arguably closer to the Super Famicom and Mega Drive, which came a few years later, than to the NES and Sega Master System of the same era. Despite its powerful hardware, the console itself was surprisingly small and cute. And the HuCards, which looked like credit cards, were truly fascinating. I couldn’t believe that an entire game could fit onto such a tiny card. Back then, the PC Engine felt like a unicorn among game consoles to me. Even now, whenever I take it out and play it again, it still feels just as fascinating and special.

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Let me introduce the PC Engine GT, a game console that was released one year after the Game Boy. Its performance was so impressive that it cost nearly six times more than the Game Boy. What’s amazing is that it had the same specs as the home console PC Engine, (1/2)

Let me introduce the PC Engine GT, a game console that was released one year after the Game Boy. Its performance was so impressive that it cost nearly six times more than the Game Boy. What’s amazing is that it had the same specs as the home console PC Engine, (1/2)

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62,362 views • 10 months ago

Metal Slug 4 often gets a lot of criticism, but if you look at it separately from Metal Slug 1–3, it’s not actually a bad game. The stylish BGM that starts right from Stage 1 is excellent, and the Double Heavy Machine Gun was a really cool addition. That said, the biggest drawback is that the game feels very familiar—almost like you’ve seen it all before—which is hard to ignore while playing. In Korea, it was released around the time when arcades were disappearing due to the rise of PC cafe, so not many people actually had the chance to experience this game back then.

Metal Slug 4 often gets a lot of criticism, but if you look at it separately from Metal Slug 1–3, it’s not actually a bad game. The stylish BGM that starts right from Stage 1 is excellent, and the Double Heavy Machine Gun was a really cool addition. That said, the biggest drawback is that the game feels very familiar—almost like you’ve seen it all before—which is hard to ignore while playing. In Korea, it was released around the time when arcades were disappearing due to the rise of PC cafe, so not many people actually had the chance to experience this game back then.

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14,026 views • 5 months ago

In 1994, the first 32-bit next-generation console appeared, and it was the 3DO. What surprised me the most was that Super Street Fighter II X, which was hugely popular in arcades at the time, was available on this system. I still remember standing in a game shop, completely mesmerized, staring at that game for a long time. I was really hoping it would come out on the Super Famicom too, but maybe because of hardware limitations, it never did. That made it even more shocking. By the way, the model I’m talking about is the 3DO ALIVE 2 made by LG Electronics. For a lot of foreign friends, this is probably something they’ve never seen before.

In 1994, the first 32-bit next-generation console appeared, and it was the 3DO. What surprised me the most was that Super Street Fighter II X, which was hugely popular in arcades at the time, was available on this system. I still remember standing in a game shop, completely mesmerized, staring at that game for a long time. I was really hoping it would come out on the Super Famicom too, but maybe because of hardware limitations, it never did. That made it even more shocking. By the way, the model I’m talking about is the 3DO ALIVE 2 made by LG Electronics. For a lot of foreign friends, this is probably something they’ve never seen before.

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49,793 views • 8 months ago

I think a lot of people were introduced to Final Fantasy starting from 7. Since it was released on the PlayStation and became a huge global success, it naturally gained widespread recognition. But among older players, many still remember just how popular 6 was when it came out on the Super Famicom. Personally, Chrono Trigger was an incredible game as well, but compared to the impact that Final Fantasy 6 had on me, it felt slightly less overwhelming. Especially when I listen to that opening theme, I still get chills to this day.

I think a lot of people were introduced to Final Fantasy starting from 7. Since it was released on the PlayStation and became a huge global success, it naturally gained widespread recognition. But among older players, many still remember just how popular 6 was when it came out on the Super Famicom. Personally, Chrono Trigger was an incredible game as well, but compared to the impact that Final Fantasy 6 had on me, it felt slightly less overwhelming. Especially when I listen to that opening theme, I still get chills to this day.

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52,466 views • 5 months ago

I think most people started the Metal Gear series on PlayStation. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, in particular, was released exclusively for the MSX2, making it difficult to experience unless you were an old-school gamer in Japan. Looking back now, it’s an incredible game where almost all of Metal Gear’s core systems were already fully formed, but it was far too difficult to play at such a young age, so I remember trading it for another game before getting very far.

I think most people started the Metal Gear series on PlayStation. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, in particular, was released exclusively for the MSX2, making it difficult to experience unless you were an old-school gamer in Japan. Looking back now, it’s an incredible game where almost all of Metal Gear’s core systems were already fully formed, but it was far too difficult to play at such a young age, so I remember trading it for another game before getting very far.

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16,000 views • 8 months ago

Street Fighter II was a massive hit in arcades, but even before that, Final Fight was already incredibly popular. At the time, rumors were circulating that the game would be ported to PC, so when it was suddenly announced for the Super Famicom, it came as a huge shock. Although Guy was missing and two-player co-op wasn’t supported, the mere fact that we could play Final Fight at home felt like a blessing in itself. Looking back now, the Super Famicom version was released in December 1990, when the system’s maximum cartridge size was 8 megabits (1 megabyte). Considering that the arcade version had more than twice that amount of data, it seems clear that these limitations led to those difficult compromises. Beat ’em up games were already popular in arcades before Final Fight, but after its release, the genre truly boomed, eventually leading to Capcom’s finest belt-scrolling action titles—culminating in Dungeons & Dragons, the pinnacle of their beat ’em up legacy.

Street Fighter II was a massive hit in arcades, but even before that, Final Fight was already incredibly popular. At the time, rumors were circulating that the game would be ported to PC, so when it was suddenly announced for the Super Famicom, it came as a huge shock. Although Guy was missing and two-player co-op wasn’t supported, the mere fact that we could play Final Fight at home felt like a blessing in itself. Looking back now, the Super Famicom version was released in December 1990, when the system’s maximum cartridge size was 8 megabits (1 megabyte). Considering that the arcade version had more than twice that amount of data, it seems clear that these limitations led to those difficult compromises. Beat ’em up games were already popular in arcades before Final Fight, but after its release, the genre truly boomed, eventually leading to Capcom’s finest belt-scrolling action titles—culminating in Dungeons & Dragons, the pinnacle of their beat ’em up legacy.

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21,173 views • 7 months ago

R-Type was famous for its stunning graphics and was one of the most impressive shoot ’em ups of its time. Most people know the PC Engine port, but it was also released on the much less capable MSX hardware. Back then, when the hardware gap was too large, developers often had to heavily rearrange the game to make it work. However, the MSX version really stands out for its effort to stay as faithful to the arcade original as possible.

R-Type was famous for its stunning graphics and was one of the most impressive shoot ’em ups of its time. Most people know the PC Engine port, but it was also released on the much less capable MSX hardware. Back then, when the hardware gap was too large, developers often had to heavily rearrange the game to make it work. However, the MSX version really stands out for its effort to stay as faithful to the arcade original as possible.

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10,623 views • 2 months ago

The King of Fighters 2003 was the last entry released on the Neo Geo platform, and NeoWave became the first KOF title to move to the Atomiswave hardware. It feels like SNK made it mainly to test the new arcade board, because the game comes across as surprisingly low-effort. Back then, the Atomiswave hardware was expensive, so very few arcades had it, which means not many people actually got the chance to play NeoWave. I’ve even wondered if that’s why the next game was called The King of Fighters XI. Technically, it was the twelfth main entry in the series, yet SNK skipped “XII” for the numbering at that point. It almost feels as if they wanted to pretend NeoWave never happened.

The King of Fighters 2003 was the last entry released on the Neo Geo platform, and NeoWave became the first KOF title to move to the Atomiswave hardware. It feels like SNK made it mainly to test the new arcade board, because the game comes across as surprisingly low-effort. Back then, the Atomiswave hardware was expensive, so very few arcades had it, which means not many people actually got the chance to play NeoWave. I’ve even wondered if that’s why the next game was called The King of Fighters XI. Technically, it was the twelfth main entry in the series, yet SNK skipped “XII” for the numbering at that point. It almost feels as if they wanted to pretend NeoWave never happened.

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45,863 views • 2 months ago

Let me introduce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (arcade game), a game I had an absolute blast playing in arcades when I was a kid. Back then, Konami was making a lot of belt-scrolling action games using various IPs, and this title was a huge hit. It was also ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the arcade feel was recreated surprisingly well, which made it very popular. Even today, it’s still incredibly fun to play 👌

Let me introduce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (arcade game), a game I had an absolute blast playing in arcades when I was a kid. Back then, Konami was making a lot of belt-scrolling action games using various IPs, and this title was a huge hit. It was also ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the arcade feel was recreated surprisingly well, which made it very popular. Even today, it’s still incredibly fun to play 👌

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25,883 views • 5 months ago

When the Sega Game Gear first came out, it was truly shocking. The Game Boy was already impressive, but the Game Gear felt like a true next-generation handheld with its backlit color screen. You could even watch TV with the TV tuner, and it also let you connect other game consoles, which made it incredibly versatile. The downside? It could drain six AA batteries in no time.

When the Sega Game Gear first came out, it was truly shocking. The Game Boy was already impressive, but the Game Gear felt like a true next-generation handheld with its backlit color screen. You could even watch TV with the TV tuner, and it also let you connect other game consoles, which made it incredibly versatile. The downside? It could drain six AA batteries in no time.

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39,577 views • 4 months ago

There were three Capcom games that always made me think, “Why was this never released on consoles?” Those games were The Punisher, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, and Alien vs. Predator. Thankfully, The Punisher was included in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, so it can finally be enjoyed on modern consoles. But the other two are still unavailable due to licensing issues. Hopefully, those problems get resolved someday so they can also be released on modern consoles.

There were three Capcom games that always made me think, “Why was this never released on consoles?” Those games were The Punisher, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, and Alien vs. Predator. Thankfully, The Punisher was included in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, so it can finally be enjoyed on modern consoles. But the other two are still unavailable due to licensing issues. Hopefully, those problems get resolved someday so they can also be released on modern consoles.

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17,274 views • 4 months ago

Let me introduce a very obscure console, Bandai Playdia. Just looking at the controller, it’s hard to tell whether you’re actually supposed to play games with it—it’s that strange. (1/3)

Let me introduce a very obscure console, Bandai Playdia. Just looking at the controller, it’s hard to tell whether you’re actually supposed to play games with it—it’s that strange. (1/3)

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44,811 views • 8 months ago

PC Engine’s Street Fighter II’ Dash was something I first encountered while collecting, and it genuinely surprised me. The fact that such a game could fit on a tiny HuCard was impressive in itself, and the actual gameplay didn’t feel lacking at all—even when compared to the Super Famicom or the Mega Drive versions. I also tried playing it on the PC Engine GT. The screen was decent enough to be playable, but the controls were almost impossible. With Start, Select, and Buttons I and II already taking up both hands, you’re basically forced to use three fingers, and then use your foot to hit the button that switches the remaining attacks. Trying to play Street Fighter like that is honestly absurd.

PC Engine’s Street Fighter II’ Dash was something I first encountered while collecting, and it genuinely surprised me. The fact that such a game could fit on a tiny HuCard was impressive in itself, and the actual gameplay didn’t feel lacking at all—even when compared to the Super Famicom or the Mega Drive versions. I also tried playing it on the PC Engine GT. The screen was decent enough to be playable, but the controls were almost impossible. With Start, Select, and Buttons I and II already taking up both hands, you’re basically forced to use three fingers, and then use your foot to hit the button that switches the remaining attacks. Trying to play Street Fighter like that is honestly absurd.

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30,575 views • 8 months ago

Maybe inspired by the synergy between the PlayStation and Namco’s arcade-compatible hardware, Sega also developed the Dreamcast and NAOMI together to make arcade-to-console ports much easier for their own games. Because of that, it wasn’t the massive leap that Model 3 had been, but it still ended up getting a huge variety of games from not only Sega, but many other companies as well. Popular titles like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Capcom vs. SNK 2 were also NAOMI-based games. What was disappointing, though, was the irony that Virtua Fighter 4 never came to the Dreamcast and was instead released on the PlayStation 2.

Maybe inspired by the synergy between the PlayStation and Namco’s arcade-compatible hardware, Sega also developed the Dreamcast and NAOMI together to make arcade-to-console ports much easier for their own games. Because of that, it wasn’t the massive leap that Model 3 had been, but it still ended up getting a huge variety of games from not only Sega, but many other companies as well. Popular titles like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Capcom vs. SNK 2 were also NAOMI-based games. What was disappointing, though, was the irony that Virtua Fighter 4 never came to the Dreamcast and was instead released on the PlayStation 2.

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20,921 views • 4 months ago