DarkKobold | 238 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I asked this question on the previous forum, but I always like to read responses. I LOVE playing Battle Kid 1 & 2. I've beaten the first quite a few times. The 2nd I've never finished, but come close . Armed for Battle saw a lot of play, but not in campaign mode. Streamerz still gets played every once in a while. Played a ton of versus frogger championship. Beat a handful of others. Anyway, as someone making a couple homebrews (for the Turbografx) I am always interested in who plays their homebrews to completion. Like, will all the content I generate be seen? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrobins | 1,870 Moderator · Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I play all of them right away if just to make sure they work ok. Then I'll play them again at some point later when I have a little more time to sink my teeth in. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultGen | 5,802 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I beat the short, finishable ones most often although that's no surprise. Stuff like Streemerz or NEScape that are a few minutes to a couple hours. I've certainly hit "the wall" with a couple games like Battle Kid 2 and REKT and didn't beat them, but that's like any other challenging game. Arcadey and high score stuff I typically only play a couple times to check it out unless there's a contest or it's amazing. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,603 Homebrew Team · Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I am a combination of Scrobins and DefaultGen. Not a shelf collector as well. I buy to play them, but there are so many good homebrews coming out at a fast pace, I have a play next queue longer than I would like to have. I'll usually play them a bit when they arrive to get a sense of the game. Some of those, capture me right then and I'll move them to the front of the queue and keep at it untill completion or the "wall", as Tyler said. The wall for some have been, what the hell am I supposed to do next, like Lizard, and others have been the difficulty just wore on me that I put them back in the queue and moved on, like Battle Kid. Others I like so much, I go back to them often, like The Mad Wizard and The Incident. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,189 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) I honestly don't buy them really, rarely have I found the quality up to par. I mean if I could get Khan's Leisure Suit Larry game I'd have done that as it's there. I do have a limited release homebrew(sorta) of the game QWAK from the original coder who made a GBA release of just 300 carts. And then there's Hyper Fighting for Virtual Boy which is basically SF2Turbo and it's freaking nuts. Curious about Hyper Fighting VB? This is probably as good as it gets youtube wise at least: Edited February 11, 2020 by Tanooki Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,453 Administrator · Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I play the games I buy including homebrews, and I get rid of the games I don't like. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillavoie | 1,235 Events Team · Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I always play the homebrews I buy, if only for some sort of unofficial respect to their creators (most don't actually know I played their game in all honesty), but it is important for me to give them some minimal play time as I'm aware some folks poured a lot of time to make them as a hobby, 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD | 1,504 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I always play the homebrews I buy. That's the main reason for getting them. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambda | 130 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) I always play all homebrews I buy. I may not always finish them, but I love exploring, hunting bugs (and reporting them to creators), and hopefully finishing the game out of respect to the creator, much like @guillavoie stated. (If I don’t finish them it is sadly because my skills may not be up to par ... but that just keeps me on the hunt for bugs like the 1-up glitch I found in Star Keeper... so that I CAN finish them hahaha... and trust me when I say... EVERY game has a bug... challenge me, and I will do my best to find a flaw in the code.. all for the fun of it, of course ) I love supporting the work of others. Edited February 11, 2020 by Lambda 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnpoly | 207 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I am very guilty of buying homebrews and not playing them. Most of them I have played at least a little bit, some I have beaten to completion, and some I haven't even tried yet. It's shameful, I agree. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,453 Administrator · Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, arnpoly said: I am very guilty of buying homebrews and not playing them. Most of them I have played at least a little bit, some I have beaten to completion, and some I haven't even tried yet. It's shameful, I agree. You should play them and write about it! 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnpoly | 207 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gloves said: You should play them and write about it! There is precedent for this ... I played through and reviewed Battle Kid a few years back. Eventually there will be more and I have plenty of candidates on hand. 3 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,067 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I play most of them. I don't beat a game unless it really sticks with me. I wanted to beat Lizard but it just ended up best too much of an adventure. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKobold | 238 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 7:40 PM, guillavoie said: I always play the homebrews I buy, if only for some sort of unofficial respect to their creators (most don't actually know I played their game in all honesty), but it is important for me to give them some minimal play time as I'm aware some folks poured a lot of time to make them as a hobby, As a homebrewer, this is what I want the most - people to see all the content we generate. I'm including things like an easy mode just to help people get through the game. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m308gunner | 352 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Buy to play. Sell or re-gift the stuff that doesn't hold my interest after I beat it. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALTQQ | 87 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I always try them. Then they sit on a shelf for ages and get sold at some point Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-51687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 3:21 AM, RegularGuyGamer said: I play most of them. I don't beat a game unless it really sticks with me. I wanted to beat Lizard but it just ended up best too much of an adventure. Could you elaborate a little on your experience with Lizard? What made you put it down? I've been thinking about purchasing it, and I'm not sure if I would enjoy it. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-52074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 1:24 AM, Deadeye said: I am a combination of Scrobins and DefaultGen. Not a shelf collector as well. I buy to play them, but there are so many good homebrews coming out at a fast pace, I have a play next queue longer than I would like to have. I'll usually play them a bit when they arrive to get a sense of the game. Some of those, capture me right then and I'll move them to the front of the queue and keep at it untill completion or the "wall", as Tyler said. The wall for some have been, what the hell am I supposed to do next, like Lizard, and others have been the difficulty just wore on me that I put them back in the queue and moved on, like Battle Kid. Others I like so much, I go back to them often, like The Mad Wizard and The Incident. I'll ask you as well; I've been thinking of picking up Lizard, but I'm not sure if I would enjoy it. What are your (further) thoughts on the game? 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-52075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintegageo | 583 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I am super stoked to play Orange Island. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-52080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,603 Homebrew Team · Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 33 minutes ago, ifightdragons said: I'll ask you as well; I've been thinking of picking up Lizard, but I'm not sure if I would enjoy it. What are your (further) thoughts on the game? From a design point of view, it is very well done. The game is expansive, the visuals are great, the music is great, and so are the mechanics. The boss battles are very smartly done, you have no attacks at your disposal, you need to figure out the environmental puzzle of how to defeat the bosses. I think your actual enjoyment will depend on what type of games you like. It is a Metroid style game in the sense that the world needs to be unlocked using different abilities and there will be a lot backtracking. However you will be using a defense strategy in how you advance in the game. There is no hand holding as far as what to do, where to go, what things are for. That can very appealing if you like large puzzles and figuring out what to do on your own. Personally. I enjoy the Metroidvania style over straight Metroid style. I like the offensive, leveling up, stats, inventory systems, etc. that come with the Castlevania portion of the style. Blaster Master, even though more linear, I also enjoy. I will go back to Lizard later on. There is no denying that it is a great game and quite an achievement, IMO. I have to come to terms with what the game wants from me, the player, to really get into it. I think others will immediately be on board and ready for that ride. I need some time. 2 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-52090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 5,058 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I've started taking a huge liking towards homebrew and indie games, I think Battle Kid was the one that did it for me. Since then I've played a handful of other homebrew games, some which I quite liked, others which weren't my cup of tea. I've got too many games as a whole, so if something isn't doing it for me, I'll move on to something else. It's not that the game is necessarily bad, it just might not be to my personal style. If I think the game is quite enjoyable, then yes, I'll generally try to complete it. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-52274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,603 Homebrew Team · Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 @ifightdragons Lizard also has a free demo available. Try that and see what you think. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-52305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,067 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 11 hours ago, Deadeye said: I enjoy the Metroidvania style over straight Metroid style. I like the offensive, leveling up, stats, inventory systems, etc. that come with the Castlevania portion of the style. Blaster Master, even though more linear, I also enjoy. Well said. +1 to everything you said. Unfortunately, what holds my attention isn't the straight Metroid style exploration and there is really no hand holding so progressing past a certain point when you have a bag of sand for a brain like me can be a deal breaker for some games. This was one of those games. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-52312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvertov | 211 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 My collecting philosophy is that I only keep games I enjoy playing, and I can't justify owning a ~$60 physical copy of something I don't expect to dust off and get use out of from time to time. For that reason I play all of my homebrews and intend to eventually beat them unless they're too damn hard (looking at you, Nebs N' Debs). If I play a bit and realize it's not for me, I resell it. Incidentally, this is why I love when homebrewers make demos or even full ROMs of their games available -- I will almost always buy a ROM just to support the developer even if I'm not sure I'll like their game. But if the ROM is fun, I'll usually hunt down a cartridge as well. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-53615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvertov | 211 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/14/2020 at 8:21 PM, Deadeye said: @ifightdragons Lizard also has a free demo available. Try that and see what you think. Lizard's demo is a really good representation of what it feels like to play the finished product, so I would definitely start there. It's one of my favorites, but it's a very unusual game that I've found isn't for everyone. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/2596-how-many-of-you-play-your-homebrews-when-you-get-them/#findComment-53621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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