Always loved that Goemon cover (one of my favourites from the "covers made of clay" thread) ; never played the game itself much, but I recently discovered my golden age Konami hero Shigeharu Umezaki worked on it prior to Salamander & co, so I've a latent interest. Out of curiosity, how does it compare to the SFC action/RPG Goemon quartet? Some of my favourite "casual" 2D action games, those - not the most hardcore but totally solid and immaculately produced by Umechan & co.CIT wrote:All these games were surprisingly cheap, so I guess it's still possible to score some good retro deals.
Incidentally (regarding your recent posts on Abadox), Mad City/Bayou Billy's composer later did Final Mission's soundtrack - going back and listening to the former it's really obvious (same distinct drum sound). The KoNatsume connection features some quality people. ^__^
Picked up Chiki Chiki Boys not long ago myself - honestly, even if it weren't such a rollicking good run n' slasher, I'd have been compelled by those colours. It's remarkable how bright and sunny it looks; not a trace of the MD's characteristically harder/darker palette, something I get a strong hint of even in its flagship cuter stuff like Sonic/Ristar. I think only Monster World IV rivals Chiki, from what I've seen. And maybe Alex Kidd, but that one's art style is nowhere as charming (kinda fugly imo).
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I'm strongly considering Starblade too, which of course uses FMV for the forces of arcade goodness. I know there were closer ports on later gens, but as you know, I always find well-done downsizes charming. That packaging is beautiful, at any rate. Love the blood-red spine on the blue cover.
