ICrappedMyPants | 302 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hi, my name is Mike, formerly Punch-out!!84 on NA. The new name matches my PSN ID. I used to game a lot, but then I got married and had a few kids. I want to get back into gaming. I’ve got a huge backlog of NES and SNES games. Problem is, I’m rusty since I’ve been playing modern games on and off the past several years. I’m happy to take any tips on playing old games as they just seem much harder to me now. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Reinhardt | 199 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Oh god tell me about it. I used to be great at NES/SNES games as a kid...now they kick my ass! I guess age and lack of practice? But I look at some of these games I played as a kid and go..."How the actual fuck did I ever play these as a kid and not go into rage mode?". I mean the old saying is "practice makes perfect" so I guess get a lot of practice in? Only tip I have...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hey Mike. What kind of games are you looking to try out? Platformers, puzzlers, Homebrews,...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap123 | 112 Subscriber T1 · Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Welcome. I find modern games hold your hand much more. We forget what it's like to play the unforgiving early era games. Some games I used to be able to run through are now almost impossible to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICrappedMyPants | 302 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 I’d like to start with platformers on the NES , maybe the Castlevania series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tall guy | 63 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 That's a challenging jumping off point, but more power to you. Take the first Castlevania slow, don't even be afraid to pause and plan a strategy. It's a bear, but it's definitely doable. Also, the holy water subweapon is absolutely amazing throughout the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICrappedMyPants | 302 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 I think the last time I tried it a few months ago I got to Death and just couldn’t get past him. Then I finally gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Just now, ICrappedMyPants said: I’d like to start with platformers on the NES , maybe the Castlevania series. Castlevania III is very big game, has multiple Characters, branching paths, and graphics wise the best looking. It is balls hard. Hot take: Castlevania I is better. I just have more fun playing it. Other than Castlevania, I'd suggest DuckTales, BuckyO Hare, Mega Man 2, and Felix the Cat. If you want to get into Homebrew platformers: Nebs N Debs and Project Blue (which is on Kickstarter right now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m308gunner | 352 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Same story here. Aging gamer trying for a second (fourth) round. Was playing Blaster Master the other day and after 30 or so years of playing it I got to one point in stage 2 and was like, "where the $@#& am I?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuNKeY | 241 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Sup Castlevaina is a good series to return back to after some time away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Reinhardt | 199 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Castlevania huh? You're just jumping head first into hell...good luck. I want to ease my way into it, dip a toe in if you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Long time no see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,492 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, ICrappedMyPants said: I think the last time I tried it a few months ago I got to Death and just couldn’t get past him. Then I finally gave up. Holy Water can cheese him. Just pump it onto the platform where he appears. Otherwise, the boomerang works well. Work the Axe Knights in the hallway to get the triple shot. In Death's chamber, throw three in the air towards his platform, then get to the opposite one. Dodge his scythes and keep the boomerangs going in a steady rhythm so that he's constantly getting hit and you'll get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegHead | 127 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Welcome! Please keep us updated on your progress with classic games. I sat down to play some Gradius a month or so ago, and wow! was that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,795 Events Team · Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Are you related to Oops ICrappedMyPants? Welcome aboard Mister Pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Good to see you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjt_2 | 3 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Fucking love your screen name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,774 Administrator · Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, bigjt_2 said: Fucking love your screen name! Just don't get too close to him. Woof! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbapauls | 250 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfreakofkorn | 282 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Old games had a rhythm to it. If you dont know at how to get into that routine, it ll own you n hand you a quick butt kick But hey your in the new Coummity of NA and we ll you thru any of them. Greeting(s) to the family and let the gaming begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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