PC Engine / Turbografx 16 Mini HANDS ON PREVIEW!! - Fossil Arcade
281This week, Graeme and Ben got to try out the PC Engine Core Grafx Mini (identical to the Turbograpx 16 Mini)!! Featuring 50 games, plus 7 regional variants, Konami's entry into the Mini Console market looks to offer a wide range of games not previously seen in Europe! The PC Engine Core Grafx Mini releases 19th March, exclusively on Amazon (£99.99 RRP).
Check out all the pros and cons we noticed and feel free to ask any questions below.
Additional gameplay provided by Mike Diver / Gaming Bible
https://www.ladbible.com/technology/gaming-the-pc-engine-coregrafx-mini-is-a-treasure-trove-of-retro-discovery-20200121
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"Originally released in Japan in 1987 as the PC Engine home console captivated gamers with its revolutionary graphics and sound, and still holds a special place in the hearts of fans today. Now, at long last, the PC Engine is making a comeback! It's set to return in the form of the PC Engine Core Grafx mini, a new compact model that comes preloaded with a selection of popular titles! Now you can play all your old favourites to your heart's content!
Now you can play all your old favorites to your heart's content! Preloaded with 50 games! 26 PC Engine games (Japanese versions) + 24 TurboGrafx-16 games (English versions). Some titles are included in both the Japanese and English lineups. Some English games are localizations of Japanese titles. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Product shown is currently still in development. Final version may differ. The original PC Engine was already an incredibly compact console--and now we've made it even smaller! The PC Engine mini is a faithful replica of the original console that fits snugly in the palm of your hand. Don't worry, though--the controllers are still their original size, allowing for exactly the same gameplay experience! Not only is the console ready to plug and play using the included HDMI cable, it also features different modes that let you choose how your games look, such as by replicating the scanlines on a CRT TV. Simultaneous five-player gaming with a multitap!" - PC Engine Product Description, Konami
Game Library:
Turbografx 16:
Air Zonk
Alien Crush
Blazing Lazers
Bomberman ‘93
Bonk’s Revenge
Cadash
Chew-Man-Fu
Dungeon Explorer
J.J. & Jeff
Lords Of Thunder
Military Madness
Moto Roader
Neutopia
Neutopia II
New Adventure Island
Ninja Spirit
Parasol Stars
Power Golf
Psychosis
R-Type
Soldier Blade
Space Harrier
Splatterhouse
Victory Run
Ys Book I&II
PC Engine:
Akumajō Dracula X Chi No Rondo (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood)
Aldynes
Appare! Gateball
Bomberman ’94
Bomberman Panic Bomber
Chō Aniki
Daimakaimura (Ghouls 'n Ghosts)
Dragon Spirit
Dungeon Explorer
Fantasy Zone
Galaga ’88
Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire
Gradius
Gradius II – Gofer No Yabō –
Jaseiken Necromancer
Nectaris
Neutopia
Neutopia II
Ninja Ryūkenden
PC Genjin
Salamander
Seirei Senshi Spriggan
Snatcher
Spriggan Mark 2
Star Parodier
Super Darius
Super Momotarō Dentetsu II
Super Star Soldier
The Genji and the Heike Clans
The Kung Fu
The Legend of Valkyrie
Ys I・II
Key Game Descriptions:
"Ys I・II （1989）
Utilizing the large storage capacity offered by the CD-ROM format, this title combines Nihon Falcom's action role-playing games Ys and Ys II into a single seamless experience. The sound and graphics have also been greatly improved, making this legendary tale feel even more epic."
"Akumajō Dracula X Chi no Rondo （1993）
The Castlevania series, known in Japan as Akumajo Dracula (Dracula: The Demon Castle), is renowned for its unique blend of side-scrolling gothic-horror platforming. This installment marked a step up for the series in terms of visuals and audio, with animated cut-scenes and character voices.
As well as the main character, Richter Belmont, it's also possible to play through the game as Maria Renard, and each character has their own cut-scenes."
"Snatcher （1992）
Set in Neo Kobe City in the year 2042, this cyberpunk graphic adventure game puts you in control of protagonist Gillian Seed as he investigates mysterious androids known as Snatchers that kill humans and then take their places.
This game is packed with detailed graphics, along with an extraordinary cinematic production value throughout."
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