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Neo-Geo : The Game Console That Won't Die

Posted by timothy on from the still-kicking-around dept.

xonox writes: "Perhaps you heard about the Neo-Geo game console when it came out some 12 years ago. Most people remember it because it was very expensive. Well, after 12 years, it is still alive and getting brand new commercial games for it. It may be a bit of a niche item but still. The Neo-Geo console was essentially the arcade hardware of the same name inside a prettier case. 3 games have been produced this year for the arcade hardware and two of those 3 have been released for the home console. If you think 2d games are cool, then you should check out http://www.neo-geo.com for more information about one of the greatest 2d platforms of all time. I'm picking playability over 3d anyday :)"

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  1. "I'm picking playability over 3d anyday :)" by DarkDust · · Score: 3, Insightful

    That's why my girl-friend and me were playing SNES and Genesis games the last weeks :-) Toe Jam and Earl rules ;-) Besides, is it just me or are there really fewer types of games released today ? I mean, have you seen any scrolling shooters like R-Type lately, or adventures ? Even jump'n'runs seem to be rare today :-( Damn 3D-philia !

  2. Re:Playabilty... by mccalli · · Score: 3, Insightful
    Anyone remember Gauntlet?

    I do. I remember it to be a fantastic game, and spent hours and hours playing it. Sadly, the harsh reality of MAME emulation means that I can play today what I simply remembered before. It can be unforgiving experience - loading it up now I find the magic has gone.

    However, your general point on playability is well taken and I entirely agree. How about Jumping Jack Flash on the Spectrum? Mono graphics, a stick figure and some 2-pixel high black lines with gaps. A fabulous game that I still play today.

    Cheers,
    Ian

  3. Why it failed by Chardish · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Yeah, the performance was great, but a $1,000 system with games that cost $100 a piece was not going to be picked up by the gaming public in an era where the primary game players were under 18 at the time. Also the hardware was ahead of the time, but Neo-Geo emulates fine on my secondary PC (333 mhZ K6-2 with only 64 MB of RAM).

    Bottom line? Stick with a PS2 or GameCube, you get more bang for your buck. (But less geek appeal...)

    -Evan

  4. Re:Instant gratification by svwolfpack · · Score: 3, Insightful

    You should definately try Icy Tower, which can be freely downloaded from here. Unfortunately, their other games are pretty crappy, but Icy Tower directly caused the collective failure on exams for my floor.

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    Once upon a time...