Gaia Gensouki | 1,073 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I have recently played both Kid Icarus games for NES and GB and I too much prefer the GB version over the NES original. It is just smoother, fairer and a bit easier (e.g. eggplant wizards weren't always in such tough spots, there are more healing items and fountains etc.). It also removes most of the grinding for points and hearts, so that you can get quicker to the actual fun parts of the game. The biggest things missing though are the colors, of course, the multiple endings (no kiss from Palutena on the GB game!) and the final boss Medusa of the NES version which looked really cool. Apart from Kid icarus I could only repeat the many games that have already been mentioned. Maybe I would second Mole Mania since it's an original game offering a lot of fun content and quirky humor. It was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I scrolled through to see if Mega Man IV and Mega Man V had been mentioned. Not only two of the best Mega Man games ever, but certainly two of the best GB games. Unlike the previous GB Mega Man games, they're not just lazy rehashes of their respective NES brothers. Check 'em out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMan Abrams X | 697 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 In no particular order; Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow Pokemon Gold/Silver Tetris Super Mario Land 2 Link's Awakening Kirby's Dreamland Dr. Mario Gargoyle's Quest Wario Land Metroid II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaMan52 | 2,445 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/26/2020 at 4:33 AM, ifightdragons said: I scrolled through to see if Mega Man IV and Mega Man V had been mentioned. Not only two of the best Mega Man games ever, but certainly two of the best GB games. Unlike the previous GB Mega Man games, they're not just lazy rehashes of their respective NES brothers. Check 'em out. Mega Man V is shown in my picture, but I guess no one noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MegaMan52 said: Mega Man V is shown in my picture, but I guess no one noticed. You're right. I must have mistaken it for a sig while scrolling through a bit fast. Also; nice! Edited January 27, 2020 by ifightdragons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,012 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Ok, so I saw a truly amazing DMG screen mod. It's plug and play. It's an IPS screen that comes with an entire front board. I'm gna leave a link to the Reddit post and to the website that sells it. Check them both out! https://handheldlegend.com/products/game-boy-backlight-dmg-ips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,933 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 hours ago, RegularGuyGamer said: Ok, so I saw a truly amazing DMG screen mod. It's plug and play. It's an IPS screen that comes with an entire front board. I'm gna leave a link to the Reddit post and to the website that sells it. Check them both out! https://handheldlegend.com/products/game-boy-backlight-dmg-ips Yeah so, I just installed one of those a couple days ago and it has to be seen to be believed. The clarity is stunning, and the added color palettes kind of SGB style are a nice touch. The minor plastic modding isn't a problem in the least bit and getting it set in place is not a problem either. Slightly more complicated than the GBC kit he offers there but not by a lot other than the fact you'll need to lift and re-solder your speaker down onto that new front board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,317 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) A few from the rpg roster: Knight Quest Rolans Curse 2 Ultima Runes of Virtue 1 & 2 If you like puzzle games Boxxle 1 & 2 are a lot of fun. Edited February 18, 2020 by Tabonga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmgbking | 0 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I'm going to throw Legend of the River King and Legend of the River King 2 as well into the mix if you are looking for different types of games. Neither should take too much of a time commitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,933 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I've been curious about Knight Quest. Somehow all these years I never heard about it, or forgot about it, up until months ago. It looks like it either is a lot of fun, or just presents well on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesamson | 10 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Ninja Gaiden Heiankyo Alien Pokemon first gen (red/blue/YELLOW ) Final Fantasy Adventure For the Frog the Bell Tolls Metroid II Kid Dracula Noobow Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, or Ganbare Goemon Sarawareta Ebisumaru Nemesis II Honorable Mention but rare - Tripworld Obviously some don't hold up well, but those always stuck out to me as a good time growing up. Edited February 21, 2020 by littlesamson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,933 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 12 hours ago, littlesamson said: Pokemon first gen (red/blue/gold) Noobow You mean yellow PIkachu right? And Noobow I'll back you on that one as I used to own it and it's quite creative, not your normal GB game by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,317 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 18 hours ago, Tanooki said: I've been curious about Knight Quest. Somehow all these years I never heard about it, or forgot about it, up until months ago. It looks like it either is a lot of fun, or just presents well on youtube. I haven't played it in years but I remember enjoying it - I also played both swords of hope about the same time and liked them all pretty much equally well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,933 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I tried the first Sword of Hope as it had a NP style guide for it and it still bugged the crap out of me trying to play it as it's just too creaky. Watching what I have of Knights Quest though, it seems still modern age enough passable to be some good potential fun there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesamson | 10 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 16 hours ago, Tanooki said: You mean yellow PIkachu right? And Noobow I'll back you on that one as I used to own it and it's quite creative, not your normal GB game by any means. Derp . What I get for responding while busy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriGuy82 | 768 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 6:47 PM, RegularGuyGamer said: Ok, so I saw a truly amazing DMG screen mod. It's plug and play. It's an IPS screen that comes with an entire front board. I'm gna leave a link to the Reddit post and to the website that sells it. Check them both out! https://handheldlegend.com/products/game-boy-backlight-dmg-ips I ended up getting one of these (v2). It is one of the most amazing gaming accomplishments I have ever seen. Its like a dream come true. I don't think I could've picked a better time to get back into playing gameboy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,012 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 hour ago, BriGuy82 said: I ended up getting one of these (v2). It is one of the most amazing gaming accomplishments I have ever seen. Its like a dream come true. I don't think I could've picked a better time to get back into playing gameboy. Awesome news! How was the install? I've been stalling on pulling the trigger on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriGuy82 | 768 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 hours ago, RegularGuyGamer said: Awesome news! How was the install? I've been stalling on pulling the trigger on one. I ended up finding one preinstalled in a near mint dmg for $100 and I couldn't pass it up. That was about a month or two ago. I've seen some similar ones going for close to $300 since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,933 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 The install is a cinch. I got one of them right after handheld legend released it on their site a few months back. There's not much to it. You remove 4 plastic posts inside that are superficial to the DMG, and then a teeny sliver of plastic where the current contrast wheel sits. You remove some screws, then unseat the ribbon cable from the lower PCB of the GB that the battery connectors attach to, the other board it attaches to also has the LCD attached onto it. The kit is the pretty LCD and its new driver board and that you basically re-seat into the existing cable slot. The hardest part really would be the cutting, and then centering the LCD panel up against the top/center of the inside of the shell then using the included super duty tape to secure it in place (or bracket if you buy/print one as they're now out there since I got mine.) After that it's just a simple matter of closing it back up and you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splain | 2,569 Editorials Team · Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I printed a bracket for mine. If anyone is curious about it I can link the one I used and offer advice about it. Maybe there's a better one out there by now. LOVE this mod. Enough that I don't even need an Analogue Mini now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,012 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 The store now sells the bracket for $5 as an add-on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profholt82 | 60 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I'd have to do a lot of thinking to come up with a top 10, but my absolute favorites are Operation C and Metroid II. Love those games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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