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Love it. It still (IMO) has one of the best examples of a living world in a video game, nearly 20 years on. I remember being in a shop and speaking to a guy behind the counter. Go in a bar that night and there’s the same guy laughing and clapping, having a few drinks. I start heading home after look...

GINGA FUKEI DENSETSU SAPPHIRE

Stunning game that could easily pass as something on the Saturn or PlayStation. The PC Engine is fabled for its quality shooters and this being one of the last titles released was a real swan song for the system.

Most have likely been suggested already but here goes... Japan Only - Like the unconverted but a look at some games that didn’t make it to the West. Include description of the game, was it any good and reasons why it likely didn’t make it. Start with Goemon 2 on the SNES :) Box art comparison - 1 pa...

Bronze Adventure on PC Engine. This is unusual as I never saw anybody get off the first level back in the day when our local Indy computer shop had an arcade out the back. Loads of hidden rooms full of power up and alternative routes and some lovely orient music. Suprisingly no bosses until stage 3...

Games Galaxy in Consett

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Definitely consider this game an underrated gem. I did everything on the original version, hunted out all the rings and beat the true last boss. Absolutely loved it. I never understood why it sunk without a trace, although being on the PSP only probably didn’t help. I’ve always thought they should d...