tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post8209339194847649692..comments2024-03-28T15:25:30.216-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: Game 481: Zombie Hunter (1987)CRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-73659379646568985902023-01-27T16:57:07.645-05:002023-01-27T16:57:07.645-05:00Yeah, I was thinking of the later games in the ser...Yeah, I was thinking of the later games in the series. I forgot there was a Master System port of IV, but I agree it's a good one.stepped pyramidsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-51674368420267769402023-01-27T09:24:44.033-05:002023-01-27T09:24:44.033-05:00The Master System version of Ultima IV is very goo...The Master System version of <i>Ultima IV</i> is very good indeed, better than the NES attempt, but the MS didn't have the reach of the NES, so most people haven't played it.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-58722487705314146882023-01-26T14:56:15.355-05:002023-01-26T14:56:15.355-05:00That's funny I was going to say he looked like...That's funny I was going to say he looked like a Chaos Warrior from Heroquest with a weird face plastered on Slothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414237215939455652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-34818934968954751852023-01-26T02:18:09.904-05:002023-01-26T02:18:09.904-05:00Not even the Master System port of Ultima IV?Not even the Master System port of Ultima IV?Kearudanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-12454396506698633472023-01-25T10:39:48.293-05:002023-01-25T10:39:48.293-05:00> ... the capital of Germany's 17th federal...> ... the capital of Germany's 17th federal state.<br /><br />Well, one of the boss monsters *is* named "Kaiser" ...AlphabeticalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-42691398918300558482023-01-24T13:27:28.558-05:002023-01-24T13:27:28.558-05:00Funny Wonderboy is mentioned a few times here. The...Funny Wonderboy is mentioned a few times here. The definitely-not-zombies red blobs immediately reminded me of the red ghosts from WB (top right) https://i.etsystatic.com/12906150/r/il/9ca2ca/1014178335/il_570xN.1014178335_gue5.jpgshoTgunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13952311524354196543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-3967407162071654042023-01-24T12:18:10.782-05:002023-01-24T12:18:10.782-05:00I found an image of the gargoyle mini, and i can s...I found an image of the gargoyle mini, and i can still kind of see it: https://koyima.artstation.com/projects/mqaVlZ.Filip van den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690766399439734224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-6434825741088791052023-01-24T02:45:51.257-05:002023-01-24T02:45:51.257-05:00I thought he looked like the gorgoyle from HeroQue...I thought he looked like the gorgoyle from HeroQuest, the board game adaptation. But I can't find a good image. Filip van den Berghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690766399439734224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-64276938477675311842023-01-24T01:03:24.197-05:002023-01-24T01:03:24.197-05:00Not THIS Western reviewer (game 217) :)Not THIS Western reviewer (game 217) :)Vincenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-68351937487914125492023-01-24T00:14:05.500-05:002023-01-24T00:14:05.500-05:00Sorry for the anonymous post, still figuring it al...Sorry for the anonymous post, still figuring it all out.quinoanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-18957225529736099892023-01-24T00:13:23.204-05:002023-01-24T00:13:23.204-05:00Palma? It's always nice to visit the capital o...Palma? It's always nice to visit the capital of Germany's 17th federal state.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-45862246774590162622023-01-23T23:46:57.062-05:002023-01-23T23:46:57.062-05:00For what it's worth, I got it.For what it's worth, I got it.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-56828955230039315462023-01-23T23:46:18.305-05:002023-01-23T23:46:18.305-05:00Well, yes, but part if it is because I'm not a...Well, yes, but part if it is because I'm not a very good player. CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-75713471125891398952023-01-23T22:55:51.814-05:002023-01-23T22:55:51.814-05:00That boss fight animation was horribly frantic. Is...That boss fight animation was horribly frantic. Is it like that in game?mecha-nekonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-69809397227189755542023-01-23T22:35:50.778-05:002023-01-23T22:35:50.778-05:00He looks like a nightmarish Sonic the Hedgehog.He looks like a nightmarish Sonic the Hedgehog.Mentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12666135395522594894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-59340853023537259692023-01-23T19:59:04.762-05:002023-01-23T19:59:04.762-05:00This game appears to have linear, unidirectionally...This game appears to have linear, unidirectionally linked levels without any exploration or backtracking, which is kind of a defining quality of "Metroidvanias".stepped pyramidsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-33337774552017472082023-01-23T19:54:39.095-05:002023-01-23T19:54:39.095-05:00I don't think Chet would be a big fan just bec...I don't think Chet would be a big fan just because of the control changes, but I thought the NES versions of Ultima III and IV were pretty solid ports. None of the other Ultima console ports were, though.stepped pyramidsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-77680733035089247572023-01-23T19:33:48.398-05:002023-01-23T19:33:48.398-05:00I don’t think I’ve seen dolgo before, but he looks...I don’t think I’ve seen dolgo before, but he looks like an oni, a staple japanese monster. D&D’s interpretation of that was the ‘ogre mage’.Tristan Gallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769219573533545742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-83705012546856536522023-01-23T19:30:44.626-05:002023-01-23T19:30:44.626-05:00Maybe the monster in Wonder Boy?Maybe the monster in Wonder Boy?Igornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-87637491358520222552023-01-23T18:42:56.946-05:002023-01-23T18:42:56.946-05:00The city of Palma huh? Didn't know going to a ...The city of Palma huh? Didn't know going to a holiday on Mallorca could be this dangerous!JarlFrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139422412722665286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-74751559460587061462023-01-23T15:38:47.830-05:002023-01-23T15:38:47.830-05:00If he were a teensy bit more "cutesy", f...If he were a teensy bit more "cutesy", for lack of a better word, he would fit perfectly into the boss roster of "Wonder Boy in Monster Land" in my opinion. In particular the "Vampire" bears a certain similarity I think... https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy_in_Monster_Land/EnemiesEl despertandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760941024574852525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-378974668562944632023-01-23T15:04:30.133-05:002023-01-23T15:04:30.133-05:00I am too late to wish Happy New Year, thus... Happ...I am too late to wish Happy New Year, thus... Happy New Chinese Year ? :) Abacoshttps://strategywiki.org/wiki/User:Abacosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-51451670063932493782023-01-23T15:02:31.409-05:002023-01-23T15:02:31.409-05:00Some sites trace its lineage to Zelda II, but they...<i>Some sites trace its lineage to Zelda II, but they were released awfully close together. </i><br /><br />Having played both, I think Zelda 2 (1987) drew inspiration from the less famous "Dragon Slayer 2: Xanadu" (1985). Similarly, other side-scrolling action-based role-playing games can be traced back to Xanadu, but Western reviewers "stop" at Zelda 2.Abacoshttps://strategywiki.org/wiki/User:Abacosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-38736794038403133692023-01-23T14:25:46.473-05:002023-01-23T14:25:46.473-05:00Yeah, I considered that myself, but thought adding...Yeah, I considered that myself, but thought adding an explanatory note would somehow lessen the effect. <br /><br />There will always be cultural (though not sure that's the right word in this case...) references not everyone will be able to understand due to different backgrounds - I'm sure I've missed out on many here related to life / growing up in the US, for instance. <br /><br />There is still a sizable chunk of the readership that's European, however, thanks to Chet's global appeal and articles on his blog in European publications, so it's probably not entirely for naught - as witnessed by your reaction ;-).Buscanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-54723518460715930902023-01-23T13:50:21.115-05:002023-01-23T13:50:21.115-05:00Dolgo reminds me a lot of Maleficent from Disney&#...Dolgo reminds me a lot of Maleficent from Disney's Sleeping Beauty or one of the mascot suit monsters from Power Rangers. He even looks remarkably similar to Squatt, one of Rita Repulsa's main henchmen.P-Tux7noreply@blogger.com