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PC-Engine and TurboGrafx-16: great hucard games – part 7

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All good things must come to an end. Part 7 wraps up the series of great hucard games for the wonderful little NEC beast, the PC-Engine, and the not-so-little TurboGrafx-16.

Do you agree with this list ? Let us know your thoughts.

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PC-Engine and TurboGrafx-16: great hucard games – part 1

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Anyone that knows me will know that I have a soft spot for the NEC console known as the PC-Engine (TurboGrafx-16 if you are outside of Japan).

There are bags full of great hucard games on this little beast. Rather than inundating you all with the complete list in one big hit, I thought it would make more sense to break it down into several parts.

So sit back, relax and trawl through part 1 of the great hucard games list for the PC-Engine / TurboGrafx-16 (in alphabetical order):

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Event: Play Expo 2012

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UK gamers, get ready for the gaming event of 2012 !

Did I hear you say “what gaming event?” ?
Well, if you get your head out of the sand, you might just find out. Read on………..

Play Expo, formerly Replay Expo, will take place on the 13th and 14th October 2012 at EventCity, next to the Trafford Centre, Manchester.

Play Expo will comprise four unique events:
• re.play – retro consoles/computers with freeplay arcade & pinball too!
• now.play – latest releases for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC and handheld
• pro.play – eSports event featuring pro gaming tournaments
• cos.play – costume role play including masquerades, talks and anime.

What are you waiting for – get your tix now !

 

 

Bubble Bobble: arcade

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This is the beginning of a fantastic story!! Let’s make a journey to the cave of monsters!
I know, too many exclamations. Well, when you are reviewing Bubble Bobble, you just can’t help yourself!

          

So what is this game about ? Well, in case you have been under a rock since 1985, you play two transformed dinosaurs, Bub and Bob – you try to complete 100 levels and then rescue your girlfriends by trapping the Baron’s minions in bubbles and bursting them. Sounds easy huh ? Well, not quite. This game grabs you by the scruff of the neck and then shakes you up in the later levels –  it gets hard, very hard. However, Baron von Blubba has left a number of power-ups and hidden abilities to help Bub and Bob get further in the game, like: bubblegum, teapot, umbrella (to teleport), water and lightning bubbles. You better get your bubble-blowing fingers in readiness !

          

Well, what can I say that has not been said about this great coin-op game. Bubble Bobble is an absolute classic !

Graphics Cute graphics of Bub and Bob blowing bubbles and bursting their enemies

85%
Sound The sound effects and catchy soundtracks are dead on perfect and complimentary to the visuals and gameplay

85%
Playability An easy to pick up and play game. This game is fun in single player mode, but when you grab a friend and frolic in joint play, nothing else beats it !

92%
Lastability With 100 levels, and two game modes (normal or super) this will last a life time. Yeh, you may find it tough after level 20, but I guarantee you will want to keep going. That is its timeless charm

92%
Overall This is as close as you can get to a perfect game. Easy to get into and play, fun and hard levels (and there are 100 of them!) and in the end, you rescue your girlfriend and become a hero. Nothing could be better

93%

Manufacturer: Taito
Year: 1986
Genre: Platform
Number of Simultaneous Players: 2
Maximum number of Players: 2
Gameplay: Joint
Control Panel Layout: Multiple Player
Joystick: 2-way [left or right]
Buttons: 2 [fire and jump]
Sound: Amplified (Mono or Stereo)