Steve's Obscure Super Famicom Games Thread

Yeag, was a good read. When do you consider to continue with your great works, steve?

 

Wow, I just logged in today for the first time in a little over two years. I found I had an unread PM from Wilo May 2009, lol. Color me shocked that this topic got bump summer of 2010. Sorry for another late bump, but figure I poke my head in here to answer a question.

I've been back at it. Recently, I posted three new SFC game reviews on my website (RVGFANATIC.com). The unusual Pocky & Rocky clone "Deae Tonosama Appare Ichiban" and the BEST SNES wrestling game ever, "Zen Nippon Pro Wrestling Budokan."

The third is...

This was posted in this topic December 2006. I've since replayed Clock Tower more in-depth, and I must rescind my original comment. It's been reviewed on my site, and long story short: I LOVE IT.

Over the past four years, I've been focusing more on the US side of things SNES, but it's good to be back reviewing the "obscure SFC games" It's always been a popular hit with retro gamers because there's a lot less exposure for these games than the American SNES games, and people always love to discover new gems. In fact, I won't give it away, but you'll want to see my next review. I don't want to overhype it but I'll say it could well be THE best SNES game you've NEVER heard of before (hyperbole, but I'm excited to spread the word on this "hidden gem")

Should be out no later than by the end of this month.

 

I ended up buying Sutte Hakkun because of this thread. Good stuff.

 

Keep the reviews coming Steve. Nice to see you posting after a 2 year break :thumbsup:

 

Welcome back

 

Great reviews of games I've never even heard of well I have now thanks Steve. Lookin at that maayjouun game it went on eBay for like 123 pounds man that's some expensive game cib?

 

Hey Steve … Very impressive thread .
Great info and a very interesting read. Looking forward to see you write more posts … Just a quick question. What are you thoughts about gunmans proof ?

Cheers
-RC

 

I only found this awesome thread because of the late bumping. Thanks for bumping it.

I had no idea that Namco released an Valkyrie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valkyrie_no_Densetsu) series game for the Super Famicom (Whirlo/Sandra no Daibokuen) and figuring that out from this thread was PRICELESS/awesome. :thumbsup:

 

Always love reading your reviews Steve. I loved your one story about the local mom & pop game video/game rental shop. Reminds me of the same excitement of going to the rental store and discovering some new gem you've been dying to play (which I seldom ever feel these days).

Even though I've already played a majority of the games you cover, your enthusiasm usually inspires me to want to dig out what I have just to relive those same good old memories from those great glory days gone by.

 

I've only played GP for a bit, and I walked away satisfied by its simple fun gameplay. I can't wait to sit down with this one and see it through to the end. It really does remind me of Zelda with a wild west theme to it. Definitely a quality game.

Thanks man. I love to share my thoughts and hear gamers like you reminisce about the good old days. Your post says it perfectly. I can't believe I started this thread over 5 years ago now. It was such a blast playing all those SFC games, doing write-up's, taking pics and putting up the mini-reviews every other day almost. A great time.

The beat continues on at RVGFANATIC.com, although my focus is now mostly on sharing my thoughts of the US SNES library. In fact, my site turned 5 years old last weekend, and next week will see 6 year anniversary since I got back into all things Super Nintendo. Will be looking to launch another review so keep your eyes peeled late next week possibly.

I hear ya about the mom n pop rental thing. Those were definitely the glory days, brother. We will never forget 'em, and we will always cherish the memories.

 

I would also like to say a big Thank You! I just ordered a Super Famicom and was searching for some good games to buy for it. Now, I have quite a list going.

And yeah, I know I could have removed the tabs in my SNES, but that's just not as fun as owning an actual SFC. I mean, they're just so cool looking! lol

 

I used to have a SNES with removed tabs, but anymore I just use my Super Famicom + Satellaview setup, myself.

Anyway, reading the backlog of this. I do need some serious SNES game suggestions, heh.