Post by Pigmask Colonel on Feb 21, 2017 1:21:21 GMT -5
I can't believe this site went under my radar for the past decade or so, but hey -- better late than never.
StarTropics is one of those games that I'd always heard about but never got the chance to play as a boy. Despite that, however, there is definitely a nostalgic quality to the game, and it's something I think would have struck a chord with me back then. I first played it back in 2008 on the Wii Virtual Console, absolutely loved it, and immediately blazed through Zoda's Revenge afterward. Still remains my favorite two NES games, which says a lot, since I grew up with a plethora of games from that era.
It's staggering to me that this series has gotten so little recognition despite how impressive the presentation and narrative is for the day. Even beyond the excellent game design on display, what struck me most above all was the sheer personality of the characters and sense of adventure the narrative carries. This is really unprecedented for an NES action-adventure title -- I can't really think of any other games on the system that are so story-driven yet well executed in both gameplay and plot. It's like a blend of Zelda, Mother, and Adventure Island all mixed into one concise, well-conceived little game.
Anyhow, it's great to be here alongside fellow StarTropics fans! Look forward to chatting a bit more on the Discord.
StarTropics is one of those games that I'd always heard about but never got the chance to play as a boy. Despite that, however, there is definitely a nostalgic quality to the game, and it's something I think would have struck a chord with me back then. I first played it back in 2008 on the Wii Virtual Console, absolutely loved it, and immediately blazed through Zoda's Revenge afterward. Still remains my favorite two NES games, which says a lot, since I grew up with a plethora of games from that era.
It's staggering to me that this series has gotten so little recognition despite how impressive the presentation and narrative is for the day. Even beyond the excellent game design on display, what struck me most above all was the sheer personality of the characters and sense of adventure the narrative carries. This is really unprecedented for an NES action-adventure title -- I can't really think of any other games on the system that are so story-driven yet well executed in both gameplay and plot. It's like a blend of Zelda, Mother, and Adventure Island all mixed into one concise, well-conceived little game.
Anyhow, it's great to be here alongside fellow StarTropics fans! Look forward to chatting a bit more on the Discord.
