TriHart

Where in Alberta? I'm just east of Calgary.

Nice! Welcome!

Absolutely. Honestly. I think the only reason I ended up picking it up was because it was chance in a "top NES gems" or whatever type video, and one of those ones where they are TRYING to name different games that no one really talks about. It looked neat. And a pre pokemon game freak game so I knabbed it. Never got too far in until I played on this weekend, and glad I did, but wish I committed a little earlier.

Finished off Mendel Palace. Quite enjoyed actually, although some levels were a pain in the butt. Some bosses were really tricky. Definately could see some early Game Freak inspiration from this game that was implemented into the pokemon games; most notably the sprite work for some of the trainers you battle. Pretty cool. Would play again!

I'm working on Mendel Palace throughout the day as I can, keeping it paused. Fun game so far. Some tricky as heck bosses. Lol

Tetris 2 is done. And so is my brain. Good night for now.

Working on Tetris 2.... We'll see how this goes. So level 80 is the finish? I started after reading the link on here for the win conditions. Started at level 1 and now have it paused at 42 while I take care of some other stuff.

Haha! That is a funny coincidence. Last time I played this, I found it to be hard as heck. That happened to be when I was getting into NES and wasn't very good at/used to the NES as a platform. Metroid was very hard for a young me so many years ago. This time around I enjoyed it more. I must say I tried initially to go through the last section (Tourian?) Without the icebeam, and that was a total disaster. Had to back track through the purple region (Meridia?) To get the ice beam again. But once I did it was smooth sailing. . I think I'll revisit again sooner than later.

Guardian legend? Although I think about it, it doesn't quite match the aesthetic that I recall from the guardian legend.

Went and revisited Metroid for NES. Haven't played through for years and years and had a good time. I have to say. The addition of the maps since this one was definately welcome as far as I'm concerned.

Gonna add the genesis 50+ collection badge this weekend. Photo attached.

WhyLet's add in the arcade badge too; so long as your cool with a converted cab with the Pandora 4S....

Thanks man! I appreciate it. I had wanted a tattoo for years and years and finally pulled the trigger in Oct 2023. Finished my last session in late January for it. Very pleased with how it turned out.

Got my gamer tattoo and it's now pretty well fulle healed!

Got through bugs bunny's crazy castle this morning. A fun little romp. This was one of my first NES experiences in grade 2. Always fun to revisit.

Don't have this one either. I think I have next week's though.

Beauty! Thanks. I didn't know exactly where to look.

Question.... Is there a place that lists the games that will be played through the contest this year. I want to do my best to try and acquire any I may be missing, such as this one. .

103,300 - second attempt. First success. Now we need to find where we can shave off time and get extra points. Lol.

I would have to say Mortal Kombat 2 on Sega Genesis. I didn't have this game at the time, but some friends in my class in early elementary school went to like an afterschool care home that had older kids in the house, and they had their sega genesis there that I got to play and we would play this and Sonic Spinball. Honestly the water dragon or whatever that came and killed sonic on the bottom of the screen had a heavier impact on my psyche than Mortal Kombat ever did.

I guess it depends on what one would consider a "hidden gem" but I quite enjoy revisiting Kabuki Quantum Fighter on NES. I really could play that anytime. I love the zany story, the music, and just whipping my hair back and forth.

We had a local collectors and gaming sale here, got a few pieces I was looking for. Pretty pleased.

Finished little nemo tonight. Nightmare land or whatever it's called was just that; a fricken nightmare. Lol

Air fortress kicked my butt hard.... I'm now on the final level of little nemo though. Should be done today. I'll update when completed!

Had a small hiatus.... Although that's not totally true. My NES collection is limited, and a lot of the games I have and can beat had been finished. I am now dabbling into the library of games that I struggle with, but have been working to try and get some more done. Currently working on air fortress. I spent some time playing some other games I like that had already been beaten though. I count that as a win, as there is still some gaming happening.