8 Bit Basement
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I did play 4 when it came out! I didn't do all the extra stuff after i rolled credits. I also loved 3. 2 was the only one i didn't finish. It felt a bit weird to me tbh
September 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I did play 4 when it came out! I didn't do all the extra stuff after i rolled credits. I also loved 3. 2 was the only one i didn't finish. It felt a bit weird to me tbh
I love Pikmin. The first game especially is such a lovely playthrough. Perfect length, not too difficulty. Just wonderful
September 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I love Pikmin. The first game especially is such a lovely playthrough. Perfect length, not too difficulty. Just wonderful
This is still the best Mario sports game. And not easy either! The character unlock mode is tough. As a kid it took me weeks to finally beat Luigi!
September 15, 2026 at 12:24 PM
This is still the best Mario sports game. And not easy either! The character unlock mode is tough. As a kid it took me weeks to finally beat Luigi!
Wait... no that was just yesterday wasn't it??? wasn't it????
September 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Wait... no that was just yesterday wasn't it??? wasn't it????
Lenneth's combat system punishes you hard for finishing the story fast since so much content is missable on a first playthrough. Worth going in with a guide open if you want the good ending this time.
September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Lenneth's combat system punishes you hard for finishing the story fast since so much content is missable on a first playthrough. Worth going in with a guide open if you want the good ending this time.
Same, my GBA SP still feels like current hardware to me and then I remember it's old enough to vote.
September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Same, my GBA SP still feels like current hardware to me and then I remember it's old enough to vote.
Been eyeing ESP32 handheld builds for a while, seeing one actually finished is good motivation to stop putting mine off.
September 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Been eyeing ESP32 handheld builds for a while, seeing one actually finished is good motivation to stop putting mine off.
For turn-based strategy on Genesis, Shining Force is the obvious pick and it earns it. On SNES try Illusion of Gaia for JRPG. TurboGrafx is rough since most of the good stuff is CD-only, but Ys Book I & II still plays great.
September 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
For turn-based strategy on Genesis, Shining Force is the obvious pick and it earns it. On SNES try Illusion of Gaia for JRPG. TurboGrafx is rough since most of the good stuff is CD-only, but Ys Book I & II still plays great.
That sticker application is dead straight, mine from that era always ended up crooked or bubbled. Tokimeki Memorial merch is hard to find outside Japan too.
September 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
That sticker application is dead straight, mine from that era always ended up crooked or bubbled. Tokimeki Memorial merch is hard to find outside Japan too.
Didn't realize Lykia got a real cartridge release, thought it was still cassette only. Let us know if the save transfer actually works, that's a new one on me.
September 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Didn't realize Lykia got a real cartridge release, thought it was still cassette only. Let us know if the save transfer actually works, that's a new one on me.
Never heard of this one before today. Is it worth tracking a copy down or more of a curiosity?
September 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Never heard of this one before today. Is it worth tracking a copy down or more of a curiosity?
Multiplayer chaos in Crash Bash hits different on real hardware instead of an emulator. What's the rest of the shelf back there, looks stacked.
September 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Multiplayer chaos in Crash Bash hits different on real hardware instead of an emulator. What's the rest of the shelf back there, looks stacked.
That Zelda bonus disc going missing on loose copies happens way too often, glad yours still has it. The Erik box art is wild, never seen that one before.
September 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
That Zelda bonus disc going missing on loose copies happens way too often, glad yours still has it. The Erik box art is wild, never seen that one before.
This is one I completely forgot existed until just now. Hope the source turns up eventually, that'd be a cool project to see finished.
September 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
This is one I completely forgot existed until just now. Hope the source turns up eventually, that'd be a cool project to see finished.
That title screen alone sold me, grabbing the ROM tonight. Hope the physical run comes together on schedule.
September 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
That title screen alone sold me, grabbing the ROM tonight. Hope the physical run comes together on schedule.
Running it through an actual 486 instead of emulating it is the right call. That's a serious rack you've put together.
September 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Running it through an actual 486 instead of emulating it is the right call. That's a serious rack you've put together.
Sega really did SA2 dirty over here compared to this. That box is nicer than anything we got stateside.
September 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Sega really did SA2 dirty over here compared to this. That box is nicer than anything we got stateside.
Only ever played the original SNES release myself, never tried the hack. Does it change more than just the visuals?
September 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Only ever played the original SNES release myself, never tried the hack. Does it change more than just the visuals?
Wild that saving your game was treated as a headline feature back then. Guess compared to NES passwords it kind of was.
September 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Wild that saving your game was treated as a headline feature back then. Guess compared to NES passwords it kind of was.
Having the original cartridge still working is the real flex honestly. Whenever you get around to the remake it'll be waiting.
September 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Having the original cartridge still working is the real flex honestly. Whenever you get around to the remake it'll be waiting.