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Post by danieljames495 on Feb 15, 2024 17:23:09 GMT -5
Hello everyone! I noticed that there doesn’t seem to be a designated thread for the general topic of video games so I decided to make this one. Particularly because I am a huge fan of old school first person shooters and RPGs. I want to kick off this discussion talking about a game that has a seemingly fair bit of inspiration from Conan the Barbarian. It’s called “Asghan: the dragon slayer” developed by SIlmarils circa 1998. You play as a 6 and a half foot protagonist with an iron arm who fights with a sword and a crossbow (Occasionally using magic). This one is one of the more nostalgic games for me as I played it as a child way before I had read my first Conan comic. However, over the years, I’ve come to realize that it wasn’t really popular due to the rising sensation in the video game world at that time, which was Tomb Raider. Certainly there are areas where the game is less polished and janky but I think it’s an amazing playthrough. Unfortunately, the time period in which the game is set is never specified which leaves a great deal of speculation. The game files can be found in various forums and websites for free nowadays but the hard part is getting it to run on a modern computer. It worked primarily on Windows 95 and Windows 98 so most emulators have issues with running it. Sometimes if you do get it. There might be issues with it crashing. I’ve found that if you install the latest version of a program called nglide on your PC, then set the compatibility settings on the game file to Windows 98 and run as administrator. There are 3 game files that all run the game but with different graphics. I personally prefer the ST_3DFX. If you do manage to try it out or better yet if it is one that you have played already, I’d like to know your thoughts. I will attach a few screenshots here:     |
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Post by Jason Aiken on Feb 16, 2024 19:32:11 GMT -5
Moved this to the Arts section, as video games have come a long way from Pong and Space Invaders.
I'm currently looking forward to FF 7: Rebirth's release at the end of the month.
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Post by bonesaw on Feb 19, 2024 8:39:52 GMT -5
Old-school gamer here- still have my NES, SNES, N64, Game Cube, PS2 all hooked up to a CRT TV with many games. Maybe I will take some pics and post them. Over on the modern TV I have a 360, PS4, another PS2, Wii and Switch. Currently playing Advance Wars 1&2 Reboot, Stardew Valley and Super Mario Wonder with the girlfriend. A variety of games with the young boys too, who like the old-school stuff.
I actually got the girl friend, being a big fan, Hogwarts Legacy a while back and I think between the combat controls and how much material there is in that game, she got overwhelmed. So, I offered to pick it up and she could watch me play since she still loved the environment, and I have to say after about 4 hours in I gotta say, it's actually been an enjoyable experience and I will stick with it.
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Post by garbanzo on Feb 19, 2024 11:15:35 GMT -5
Right now I'm enjoying Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Awesome game. I'm mostly a retro gamer though. I love me some NES. Here's my modded arcade stick with Mark Schultz art. It's perfect for playing Rastan, Golden Axe, Dungeon Magic, and other arcade games.  |
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Post by bonesaw on Feb 19, 2024 12:57:52 GMT -5
Funny timing this thread came up- this past weekend I made a trip to visit Galloping Ghost "the largest arcade in the world" in Chicago with a buddy for a Friday day of arcade gaming.
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Post by mindboggled on Feb 20, 2024 1:38:06 GMT -5
I have never played nor heard of “Asghan: the dragon slayer”. It doesn't seem to have been very popular, I can't even find a review for! There are videos of the game working win 10. Graphically it looks good for its time, but the gameplay looks incredibly janky.
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Post by danieljames495 on Feb 20, 2024 18:40:57 GMT -5
Funny timing this thread came up- this past weekend I made a trip to visit Galloping Ghost "the largest arcade in the world" in Chicago with a buddy for a Friday day of arcade gaming. Incredibly funny you mentioned that. I'm going to Chicago this Friday! And I might check it out |
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Post by danieljames495 on Feb 20, 2024 19:08:55 GMT -5
Old-school gamer here- still have my NES, SNES, N64, Game Cube, PS2 all hooked up to a CRT TV with many games. Maybe I will take some pics and post them. Over on the modern TV I have a 360, PS4, another PS2, Wii and Switch. Currently playing Advance Wars 1&2 Reboot, Stardew Valley and Super Mario Wonder with the girlfriend. A variety of games with the young boys too, who like the old-school stuff. I actually got the girl friend, being a big fan, Hogwarts Legacy a while back and I think between the combat controls and how much material there is in that game, she got overwhelmed. So, I offered to pick it up and she could watch me play since she still loved the environment, and I have to say after about 4 hours in I gotta say, it's actually been an enjoyable experience and I will stick with it. Sounds amazing. My setup also has mostly Playstation consoles particularly because I loved Playing Mortal Kombat on the PS2 way back when, and I've been keeping up with the subsequent games. I also have a Wii and an Xbox One. I also have a bunch of Nintendo DS handhelds but admittedly haven't used them in a while. I can relate with material and controls being overwhelming in some games. It's off putting at first but you get the hang of it eventually. I ended up playing some of my favorite games after putting them off for a while due to complicated combat controls, mechanisms, inventories, etc. |
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Post by danieljames495 on Feb 20, 2024 19:11:28 GMT -5
I have never played nor heard of “Asghan: the dragon slayer”. It doesn't seem to have been very popular, I can't even find a review for! There are videos of the game working win 10. Graphically it looks good for its time, but the gameplay looks incredibly janky. Yeah, I encounter some weird glitches in certain parts, definitely janky. The 3d was pretty remarkable for 1998 as you've said though. I guess the part of me that thinks it's a great game is heavily biased due to the nostalgia factor but I've replayed it recently and it's still a good playthrough. |
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Post by bonesaw on Feb 21, 2024 13:24:41 GMT -5
Funny timing this thread came up- this past weekend I made a trip to visit Galloping Ghost "the largest arcade in the world" in Chicago with a buddy for a Friday day of arcade gaming. Incredibly funny you mentioned that. I'm going to Chicago this Friday! And I might check it out It's definitely quantity over quality. If you can think of an arcade game, there is 95% chance it is there in some form. I would say 5-7% of the games are unplayable due to screen problems or control stick problems- not close to a deal-breaker, but noticeable. You can tell the guy who runs it had so much space, and chose to pack the games in to the point of bursting. The games are flush against each other so there is a feeling of it being congested and cramped. Don't get me wrong- the environment is a blast, especially the ambience. I found myself doing a lot of wandering around, just taking it all in and watching the screens. I played a ton too, but there is something lost when quarters are not at stake. I wish the guy would put a fresh coat of paint on the place and actually give it an 80s vibe with glow-in-the-dark carpeting and stuff like that. |
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Post by mindboggled on Feb 21, 2024 13:54:54 GMT -5
I have never played nor heard of “Asghan: the dragon slayer”. It doesn't seem to have been very popular, I can't even find a review for! There are videos of the game working win 10. Graphically it looks good for its time, but the gameplay looks incredibly janky. Yeah, I encounter some weird glitches in certain parts, definitely janky. The 3d was pretty remarkable for 1998 as you've said though. I guess the part of me that thinks it's a great game is heavily biased due to the nostalgia factor but I've replayed it recently and it's still a good playthrough. I actually enjoy trying out odd cult games because they feel so fresh and unlike anything in modern games. Modern games have gone the direction of prioritizing being intuitive—the problem with that for me is I can watch a video of said game, and already know how to play and know exactly what I am going to be getting into.
The gameplay in "Asghan: The Dragon Slayer" reminds me of "Prince of Perisa 3D". I haven't played it myself, even though as a child I was really into the "Prince of Persia Sands of Time" trilogy. I guess it could be considered an S&S game.
Another one that came to mind immediately when I watched some gameplay of "Asghan" was "Severance: Blade of Darkness". Again, I haven't actually played this one, although I might get around to it. This one has very obvious S&S inspirations; one of the playable characters is a clonenan.
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Post by danieljames495 on Feb 21, 2024 14:49:13 GMT -5
Yeah, I encounter some weird glitches in certain parts, definitely janky. The 3d was pretty remarkable for 1998 as you've said though. I guess the part of me that thinks it's a great game is heavily biased due to the nostalgia factor but I've replayed it recently and it's still a good playthrough. I actually enjoy trying out odd cult games because they feel so fresh and unlike anything in modern games. Modern games have gone the direction of prioritizing being intuitive—the problem with that for me is I can watch a video of said game, and already know how to play and know exactly what I am going to be getting into.
The gameplay in "Asghan: The Dragon Slayer" reminds me of "Prince of Perisa 3D". I haven't played it myself, even though as a child I was really into the "Prince of Persia Sands of Time" trilogy. I guess it could be considered an S&S game.
Another one that came to mind immediately when I watched some gameplay of "Asghan" was "Severance: Blade of Darkness". Again, I haven't actually played this one, although I might get around to it. This one has very obvious S&S inspirations; one of the playable characters is a clonenan. Prince of Persia was released a year later and made by the same people, hence the similarities. I have played it a little but I find the Prince of Persia controls to be more annoying and the movement seems a bit unnatural, although that might just be an emulation issue. I might try it eventually on an older machine to see if it's any better. |
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Post by kemp on Feb 22, 2024 0:55:20 GMT -5
I stopped playing computer/video games years ago, a few hobbies and interests, so had to choose which ones took priority due to time constraints, but I still have fond memories of having played this handheld classic back in the early to mid 80's.  |
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Post by bonesaw on Feb 22, 2024 10:37:16 GMT -5
Guy wanna post your top favorites off the top of your heads?
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 (Complete)
The gold standard for my tastes. TBS, that is now deeply retro but does more than hold up. Almost flawless balance among the factions and tremendous music. I hardly ever play against another human but has a thriving community after all these years with tournaments and fan-made updates that may as well be professional. I generate XL random maps select my starting town depending on what theme I am feeling and just go...
Skyrim
While not perfect, for the circles I travel in the best single-player experience RPG that I could find. Playing survival mode forces you to weigh every decision and prepare accordingly. You can literally role-play in this game. Love the setting without mods but have learned to enhance the environment with a small selection of mods. A game I will always go back to and likely spend quite a bit of time playing, prowling around into every nook and cranny during my retirement years.
Game of recent years that I am not sure where would fit into a "top ten..."
Slay the Spire
Darkest Dungeon (I think plenty on this board would dig this game)
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Post by Jason Aiken on Feb 22, 2024 21:56:28 GMT -5
Chrono Trigger - A JRPG from a dream team of creators. My first rpg on the SNES and I played it to death. Amazing storyline involving time travel and a cosmic horror big bad.
Final Fantasy VII - The most popular RPG of all time with the most enduring cast of characters. Another fantastic story with yet another cosmic horror big bad.
Kingdom Hearts 2 - Combining Disney and Square (Final Fantasy) characters in an action RPG shouldn't have worked but boy did it. The first game was amazing, but the second was even better.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - The first 3D Zelda game hit it out of the park. Played this for hours and hours.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - One of the best games of all time. You have so many ways to explore this world and play in a style of your choosing. I think it's even better than Fallout 4.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake - Was everything I wanted and more in a new FF7 game.
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