Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
https://youtu.be/Y2JrBXrLqXM
Picked this up for $2 at thrift and it’s definitely worth at least that much lol
I’ve always wanted to play the arcade version but I’ve never seen a cab for it, or the sequel for that matter, in the wild. Unfortunately this is the only entry that made it to the home.
Anyone else ever check this out?
Picked this up for $2 at thrift and it’s definitely worth at least that much lol
I’ve always wanted to play the arcade version but I’ve never seen a cab for it, or the sequel for that matter, in the wild. Unfortunately this is the only entry that made it to the home.
Anyone else ever check this out?
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TransatlanticFoe
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Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
As I seem to say whenever the topic comes up, the gimmicky bosses spoil the game for me - particularly the "one shot headshot or you lose". The rest, unlocking routes with play and classic Virtua Cop/Confidential Mission gunplay, is pretty great. But the bosses require you to be so precise and rigid in how you approach them that they're just not fun.
Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
This right here. That's what's preventing me from fully enjoying the game. And don't get me started on the final boss either. First part requires you to clear the terrorists within a minute, then the boss himself in 30 seconds.TransatlanticFoe wrote:As I seem to say whenever the topic comes up, the gimmicky bosses spoil the game for me - particularly the "one shot headshot or you lose". The rest, unlocking routes with play and classic Virtua Cop/Confidential Mission gunplay, is pretty great. But the bosses require you to be so precise and rigid in how you approach them that they're just not fun.
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Queen Charlene
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Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
yo, i used to loooooove playing this game on my Wii. i actually grinded a 1CC on this game a long-ass time ago and got really good i can't imagine any of that info has been retained in my brain though. i'm sad i never got to play this game 2-player because i was a shut-in around the time that i had this game.
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Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
I think it's great. It's a shame the sequel didn't get a port (theres always Teknoparrot).
I like the single shot boss, it's works in terms of pacing. The last boss is a bit of a nightmare though.
It's a game loaded with different pathways, I spent a few weeks last year replaying and unlocking all the different routes. One of Sega's best lightgun games.
I like the single shot boss, it's works in terms of pacing. The last boss is a bit of a nightmare though.
It's a game loaded with different pathways, I spent a few weeks last year replaying and unlocking all the different routes. One of Sega's best lightgun games.
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Mortificator
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Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
I can recognize Ghost Squad is competently made, but I just don't have fun playing it.
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Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
I should try playing the Wii version again. I just received the Saturn port of Virtua Cop 2. Didn't try it with the "Stunner" yet, but I was surprised to find out it supports the 3D controller (not the ideal way to play, though).
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Not surprised. Feels very much like a "love it or hate it" gameMortificator wrote:I can recognize Ghost Squad is competently made, but I just don't have fun playing it.
Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
God I loved this game in arcades...
The rifle was so fun to use at the actual machine. I love the stupid plots in Sega light gun games too.
The rifle was so fun to use at the actual machine. I love the stupid plots in Sega light gun games too.
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All Sega arcade games have stupid plots lol. It has to be that way or else it’s not a Sega gameXoPachi wrote:God I loved this game in arcades...
The rifle was so fun to use at the actual machine. I love the stupid plots in Sega light gun games too.
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Obiwanshinobi
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Re: Ghost Squad. Sega’s lesser talked about light gun game
When I feel this way about something, I tend to think it's the I who have not one of my best days, then give it two more chances to click with me. Wondering now, how many tongues have equialent of English "third time's the charm" saying? We say "do trzech razy sztuka" 'round here.Mortificator wrote:I can recognize Ghost Squad is competently made, but I just don't have fun playing it.
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The way out is cut off
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