[General Discussion] lesser known old games that are still worth to play?

Originally Posted by Identity Crisis

I'm not entirely sure of the scarcity of this game (none of my peers knew that it existed before I showed it to them), but Super Buster Bros. for the SNES is worth taking a look. There appears to be arcade stations designed after the game, and it might be more popular than I realize.

Super Buster Bros (SNES)- This is a very addicting puzzle/action game. Basically, you travel all over the globe busting giant bubbles which pop into two smaller bubbles (or just pop in the case of the smallest ones). The game requires some strategic thinking in the sense that if you go out busting everything in sight haphazardly, you might be caught in a barrage of smaller, but still deadly, bubbles. These levels range in difficulty and require patience, timing, quick reflexes, or any combination of the three. The endless mode is also quite entertaining. It basically boils down being fast enough to pop everything on screen, but playing conservatively so you don't wind up with more than you can handle.
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The picture is from Wikipedia's entry on Super Buster Bros. (although the article itself isn't very descriptive)

First time I've heard of it as Buster Bros, seems Capcom changed the name of the series for America. It's called 'Pang' in other parts of the world, sequels appeared on all sorts of systems, even Game Boy got one along the line. It was horrible, the game emulated the speed of a dead snail covered in glue when you started popping the bubbles. But yeah, awesome game in 2 player. =D



Jam it back in, in the dark.

Oh no, I was talking about the Game Boy version. =x

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by avanent

Bubble Bobble was another fun one. Features those same little dinosaurs as Bust a Move. However, like Pang, its also not that 'unknown'. They actually are currently releasing a new Bubble Bobble for the DS. Its out in Japan already. Not sure on when it'll be released state side though. I <3 Bubble Bobble.

I think it's been pushed back to late October or something now. Been out here since late last year, it's pretty good! Reviews have been brutal so far because everyone's expecting it to be some sort of epic experience for whatever reason. Though the graphics are probably the shittiest I've seen on DS. Also includes the original game on it, which is emulated really well.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.