January's Together Retro theme: Licensed 2D platformers wins
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:57 am
Hi all,
I'm suggesting an option for the first Together Retro of 2018. As discussed in the other thread, we're going to make each month be based on a theme, developer or genre this time instead of a single game to try and increase participation.
To try and get the most people possible joining in, I'm going to suggest a few themes I've come up with and I'd love to get you guys to decide which one you'd most want to join in with. The winning vote is what we'll go with!
Here's an explanation of the theme's in the poll above. Please read these before voting. I'm allowing 2 picks per person so you can have a back-up if your pick is the least popular one!
Theme 1: Treasure Box
Description: Treasure is a fantastic video game develop who has made a ton of classic and cult-classic titles over the years. We've covered some of their games in previous Together Retros, but this is the chance to break out some of their lesser known gems as well as the hits.
Possible game suggestions: Gunstar Heroes, Bangai-O, Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, Wario World, Dynamite Headdy, Mischief Makers, Silhouette Mirage, etc.
Theme 2: Ultimate Play Rare's Games
Description: Another theme based on a single developer, this time focused on RareWare (and their prior incarnation Ultimate Play The Game). Rare is obviously best known for Donkey Kong Country and their stellar N64 output, but they have a ton of titles dating way back to the NES and earlier.
Possible games: Donkey Kong Country, Killer Instinct, Goldeneye, Sabre Wulf, Jetpac, Battletoads, Captain Skyhawk, Snake Rattle n Roll
Theme 3: The Legend of the Zelda Clones
Description: This theme involves playing a selection of top-down action adventure titles. They don't have to be zelda clones exactly, as long as they have enough similarities. A lot of hidden gems in this genre outside of the obvious Zelda titles!
Possible games: The Legend of Zelda, StarTropics, Crusader of Centy, Crystalis, The Guardian Legend, Neutopia, Golden Axe Warrior, Golvellius
Theme 4: Licensed to Thrill (2D licensed platformers)
Description: Licensed games often get a bad rap, but there were loads of great ones, especially in the platformer genre. This is you chance to break out the licensed gems and give them the credit they rightfully deserve. This category is also really cheap to buy games for, so that's nice!
Possible games: DuckTales, Little Nemo, Castle of Illusion, Mickey Mania, The Lion King, Aladdin, Cool Spot, Asterix, Tiny Toons Adventures, Batman
I'm suggesting an option for the first Together Retro of 2018. As discussed in the other thread, we're going to make each month be based on a theme, developer or genre this time instead of a single game to try and increase participation.
To try and get the most people possible joining in, I'm going to suggest a few themes I've come up with and I'd love to get you guys to decide which one you'd most want to join in with. The winning vote is what we'll go with!
Here's an explanation of the theme's in the poll above. Please read these before voting. I'm allowing 2 picks per person so you can have a back-up if your pick is the least popular one!
Theme 1: Treasure Box
Description: Treasure is a fantastic video game develop who has made a ton of classic and cult-classic titles over the years. We've covered some of their games in previous Together Retros, but this is the chance to break out some of their lesser known gems as well as the hits.
Possible game suggestions: Gunstar Heroes, Bangai-O, Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, Wario World, Dynamite Headdy, Mischief Makers, Silhouette Mirage, etc.
Theme 2: Ultimate Play Rare's Games
Description: Another theme based on a single developer, this time focused on RareWare (and their prior incarnation Ultimate Play The Game). Rare is obviously best known for Donkey Kong Country and their stellar N64 output, but they have a ton of titles dating way back to the NES and earlier.
Possible games: Donkey Kong Country, Killer Instinct, Goldeneye, Sabre Wulf, Jetpac, Battletoads, Captain Skyhawk, Snake Rattle n Roll
Theme 3: The Legend of the Zelda Clones
Description: This theme involves playing a selection of top-down action adventure titles. They don't have to be zelda clones exactly, as long as they have enough similarities. A lot of hidden gems in this genre outside of the obvious Zelda titles!
Possible games: The Legend of Zelda, StarTropics, Crusader of Centy, Crystalis, The Guardian Legend, Neutopia, Golden Axe Warrior, Golvellius
Theme 4: Licensed to Thrill (2D licensed platformers)
Description: Licensed games often get a bad rap, but there were loads of great ones, especially in the platformer genre. This is you chance to break out the licensed gems and give them the credit they rightfully deserve. This category is also really cheap to buy games for, so that's nice!
Possible games: DuckTales, Little Nemo, Castle of Illusion, Mickey Mania, The Lion King, Aladdin, Cool Spot, Asterix, Tiny Toons Adventures, Batman