I think the first ZoE, as fun as it is, in some ways feels like more of a proof of concept than a full fledged game. The sequel takes that concept and builds on it and is very good. It's a similar situation with Pikmin 1 and 2, come to think of it.

I think Darius Gaiden definitely fits the bill. Quasi-Operatic ambient breakbeats in a shmup? Why not?

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Markies' Games Beat List Of 2023! ***Denotes Replay For Completion*** ***1. Dragon Valor (PS1)*** 2. Breath Of Fire (GBA) 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (NS) 4. World Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse And Donald Duck (GEN) 5. XIII (GCN) 6. NES Remix Pack (WiiU) 7. Dr. Mario (GB...

Hello everyone! I've also been a lurker for a while, but I figured it's finally time I signed up and subjected everyone to my thoughts and opinions! I love pretty much every retro system, but I'm a real sucker for the Saturn and Dreamcast, they're just special machines, you know? Also if you're loo...

I think it's a masterpiece. Have you played the Trails in the Sky trilogy? Zero is enjoyable on its own, but taken as part of the overarching Kiskeki series it's something really special. That goes for the whole Kiseki/Trails series as a whole really, it's nine 10/10 games in a row at this point

Hello everyone! I've also been a lurker for a while, but I figured it's finally time I signed up and subjected everyone to my thoughts and opinions! I love pretty much every retro system, but I'm a real sucker for the Saturn and Dreamcast, they're just special machines, you know? Also if you're look...

It has to be Wave Race 64, looks and feels like an AM2 arcade racer. Even the announcer is pure arcade SEGA!