Beyond The Scanlines #047: Ys: The Vanished Omens (Sega Master System) @BeyondTheScanlines

Beyond The Scanlines Role Playing Games can be considered a staple of gaming, with plenty of them being released over the years. Those most tend to focus on the slower-paced titles, for those looking for more frantic experiences, Action RPGs are of course available too.

One of the lesser appreciated, but pivotal series has to be Falcom's Ys, which first made its way to Western audiences with a port to the Sega Master System in 1988. It's this port which is the focus of this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, exploring what makes this gem tick.

Footage recorded as follows:
● Master System: Master System Power Base RGB FR (via RGB), fed into a RetroTINK-2X SCART.
● Master System on Mega Drive: Mega Drive (Model 1 PAL via RGB), with a Terraonion MegaSD cart providing FM emulation.
● PC Engine: PC Engine CoreGrafx, with a Terraonion Super SD System 3 (via RGB).

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Beyond The Scanlines #047: Ys: The Vanished Omens (Sega Master System)

Beyond The Scanlines 2020-11-28 | Role Playing Games can be considered a staple of gaming, with plenty of them being released over the years. Those most tend to focus on the slower-paced titles, for those looking for more frantic experiences, Action RPGs are of course available too.

One of the lesser appreciated, but pivotal series has to be Falcom's Ys, which first made its way to Western audiences with a port to the Sega Master System in 1988. It's this port which is the focus of this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, exploring what makes this gem tick.

Footage recorded as follows:
● Master System: Master System Power Base RGB FR (via RGB), fed into a RetroTINK-2X SCART.
● Master System on Mega Drive: Mega Drive (Model 1 PAL via RGB), with a Terraonion MegaSD cart providing FM emulation.
● PC Engine: PC Engine CoreGrafx, with a Terraonion Super SD System 3 (via RGB).

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Some Atari 2600 Games I Just Think Are Neat: Beyond The Scanlines #090

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-12-16 | The Atari 2600 (or VCS) is a system which I've got a *lot* of fondness for, and with how 2022 has gone (alongside a few friends actually obtaining their own machines this year), I wanted to close out the year looking at a few (original era) games for the machine that I Just Think Are Neat.

00:00 Intro
01:49 Cosmic Ark (1982)
03:48 Enduro (1983)
05:32 Indy 500/Race (1978)
08:06 Midnight Magic (1986)
09:55 Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1983)
12:59 River Raid (1982)
15:06 Robot Tank (1983)
17:47 Solaris (1986)
20:14 Yars' Revenge (1981)
22:07 Outro

Intro Music - "Coffee Hut" from Neon by Audimus (audimus-music.itch.io/neon-totally-rad-synthwave)
Outro Music - "Smart Clad Lad" from RETRODRIVE by Audimus (audimus-music.itch.io/retrodrive-classic-16-bit)

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Donut Dodo takes Classic Arcade Tropes into the 21st Century!

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-12-02 | A little distraction this time - as I sit down and take a look at the just released Nintendo Switch port of pixel games' Donut Dodo, a game which channels early 80's Arcade game vibes to present what a long lost arcade game may look like today.

Check out Donut Dodo for yourself!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1779560/Donut_Dodo
Switch: nintendo.com/store/products/donut-dodo-switch

Many thanks to pixel games for supplying a code for this one!

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Atari 50: The GOAT of Retro Games Compilations? Beyond The Scanlines #089

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-11-25 | Retro Games Collections have come and gone over the years, offering a variety of games to try out, but usually lacking the context as to why those unfamiliar with them should care.

But with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, Digital Eclipse and Atari redefine what such a collection can look like, whilst making a true tribute to an iconic company.

I've also written about this over at Player 2: https://www.player2.net.au/2022/11/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-a-shrine-to-gaming-history/

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REBootEROIDS (Atari Jaguar): Blasting Space Rocks 90s Style - Beyond The Scanlines 088

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-11-11 | Grab a copy of REBootEROIDS: atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1070

New takes on arcade hits are common targets for new games on vintage systems. But while many aim to replicate the original experience, sometimes you get one which goes above and beyond. Which is what we get with Reboot's REBootEROIDS, a 2016 release for the Atari Jaguar.

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Gates of the Ancient: Are You Ready For The Flight Of Your Life? Beyond The Scanlines #087

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-10-21 | ● Check out Gates of the Ancient: drmortalwombat.itch.io/gates-of-the-ancient

It could be said 3D and the Commodore 64 aren't the best of friends. But there have been a few games which have gotten 3D running at decent speeds, and Gates of the Ancient is the latest to join their ranks. Find out if it's more than just some trickery in this latest episode of Beyond The Scanlines!

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X / Lunar Chase: Because Hardware Limits Were Made To Be Broken - Beyond The Scanlines #086

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-10-07 | There's pushing hardware boundaries, then there's Pushing Hardware Boundaries. Something which Argonaut's X (which was slated for a Western release as Lunar Chase, but ultimately scrubbed) shows in spades with the humble Game Boy.

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Super Aleste/Space Megaforce: Peak 16-Bit Shmuppery! - Beyond The Scanlines #085

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-09-23 | When it comes to shmups, the "House Style" certainly can set the grounds for what makes a timeless classic, or an epic failure.

With Compile, their 1992 release Super Aleste (or Space Megaforce for those in North America), truly feels like the pinnacle of theirs with its frantic action and fair challenge on a system not typically known for its shmups.

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Survivor: Can You Survive Solo? - Beyond The Scanlines #084

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-09-09 | The early days of micro computer gaming was filled with plenty of takes on arcade classics, both official and unofficial. What always makes the latter interesting are the games, like Synapse Software's Survivor which took an arcade classic, and built upon it to craft something distinct for the era.

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Reflections on the Commodore 64 at 40: Beyond The Scanlines #083

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-08-26 | At long last, it's the 40th anniversary of the Commodore 64's release, and to mark the occasion, it's a different kind of episode for this Beyond The Scanlines. One which focuses on my reflections of growing up with the machine and what it means me all these years later.

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10 Underappreciated Commodore 64 Games of the 2010s - Beyond The Scanlines #082

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-08-12 | After looking back at some of the lesser known games released after the Commodore 64's commercial demise in the 1990s, we reach the early 2010s.

Though the Internet helped get these games in the hands of more players, the influx of new fans into the Commodore 64 community of recent years presents an opportunity to celebrate some of the more unique ones which came out in that time.

Which is what this episode of Beyond The Scanlines is about - a look at 10 of them which feel a little underappreciated in this day and age!

Where To Get These Games:
Bomberland: rgcddev.itch.io/bomberland
Guns 'n' Ghosts: psytronik.itch.io/guns-n-ghosts-c64
Super Bread Box: rgcddev.itch.io/super-bread-box
Commando Arcade: https://csdb.dk/release/?id=137173
Jam It: throwbackgames.itch.io/jam-it
Super Carling the Spider: aqarius.itch.io/super-carling-the-spider-c64
Moonspire: rgcddev.itch.io/moonspire
Bear Essentials: axtevision.itch.io/the-bear-essentials
Pains 'n' Aches: psytronik.itch.io/painsnaches
Aviator Arcade II: rgcddev.itch.io/aviator-arcade-ii

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:56 Bomberland
03:35 Guns 'n' Ghosts
05:51 Super Bread Box
07:04 Commando Arcade
09:24 Jam It!
11:12 Super Carling the Spider
12:59 Moonspire
14:49 The Bear Essentials
16:34 Pains 'n' Aches
18:38 Aviator Arcade II
20:41 Outro

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Fighter Pilot (Atari/C64/Spectrum): First Into The Danger Zone? - Beyond The Scanlines #081

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-07-08 | The Combat Flight Simulator was a genre which screamed "home computer" back in the day, and amongst the many released over the years, Digital Integration's Fighter Pilot certainly can stake a claim to being one of the first.

But does it offer more than being such an early entry? That's what the focus is on this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, which dives into it on 3 of its releases - from the original ZX Spectrum version, to conversions on the Commodore 64 and Atari 8-Bit family.

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Sub-Terrania (Mega Drive): What Is It With The Caves? - Beyond The Scanlines #080

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-06-24 | Gravity Shooters. Thrust-a-likes. Whatever you may call them, it's a genre which found its place on home computers more than anything.

Which makes Zyrinx's Sub-Terrania an interesting prospect as it tries to bring that action console bound once again. As for how does it stack up? That's what this episode of Beyond The Scanlines is all about!

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Space Racing (ZX Spectrum): Who Needs Formula Zero? Beyond The Scanlines 079

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-06-10 | ● Check out Space Racing: voxeltower.itch.io/spaceracing

Ask anyone who was around for the launch of the Super NES, and they'll certainly recall their memories of seeing F-Zero in action for the first time.

Now some 30 years later, ZX Spectrum owners get to experience those same thrills with Voxeltower's Space Racing, and this episode dives in to see if it's more than a tech demo.

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Empire Strikes Back (MegaStyle) - We Have Spotted Imperial Walkers! Beyond The Scanlines #078

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-05-27 | ● Check out ESB for yourself: megastyle.itch.io/esb-by-megastyle

May The Fourth may have come and gone once again, but where gaming usually doesn't get much of a look in… things are a little different in 2022. Which is the focus on this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, a dive into MegaStyle's C64 adaptation of Empire Strikes Back, originally released for the Atari 2600 & Intellivision.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Empire Strikes Back (Atari 2600)
02:24 Empire Strikes Back (MegaStyle/C64)

Interesting Games for Your Game Boy Advance: Beyond The Scanlines #077

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-05-13 | As a rule of thumb, nostalgia doesn't necessarily guide what gets covered, but sometimes there is the itch for it. As it so happens, I've been revising a bunch of Game Boy Advance games, and so here's a bunch I think are worth checking out!

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:14 Retro Throwback Collection
08:26 Technically Accomplished Gems
15:57 Surprises
24:34 The Tentpoles
33:45 Outro

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The ZX Spectrum at 40: Why YOU Should Be a Fan - Beyond The Scanlines #076

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-04-22 | ● Check out "The ZX Spectrum 40th Birthday Game Mix Tape": itch.io/b/1343/the-zx-spectrum-40th-birthday-game-mix-tape

Today (April 23) marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. As a *pivotal* slice of 8-bit history, I felt it's something which had to be commended.

Instead of nostalgic gazing though, I wanted to impart why I feel it's a machine that any vintage micro enthusiast should be enjoying.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:46 Story Time
04:11 The Hardware
09:35 The Games
16:49 Enjoying the Spectrum in 2022
19:55 Outro

Arcade Daze (C64): A Substitute For Your Arcade Fix? - Beyond The Scanlines #075

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-04-08 | Grab Arcade Daze for yourself!
● Digital Download: psytronik.itch.io/arcade-daze
● Physical Tape or Disk: psytronik.bigcartel.com/product/arcade-daze-c64

If it's one thing I'm sure many vintage gaming enthusiasts would have missed over the last few years, it's a trip to one's favourite arcade.

Can Icon64's Arcade Daze serve as a substitute for when you can't get to your local establishment for a gaming fix? Or is this a tribute which lacks enough tokens?

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Spindizzy Worlds (Amiga/SNES): Puzzling Beyond Brutality - Beyond The Scanlines #074

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-03-27 | Creating a new game by taking elements of others and smashing them together certainly resulted in some great titles back in the day - like the original Spindizzy.

But it's one which may have turned some off by the extreme challenge, something which its sequel Spindizzy Worlds hopes to mitigate. Whether it succeeds is the focus of this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, checking out the releases to the Amiga and Super NES as captured from original hardware.

The full interview with Paul Shirley for Halcyon Days can be read at: dadgum.com/halcyon/BOOK/SHIRLEY.HTM

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Rogue64: Diminutive Dungeoneering Delight - Beyond The Scanlines #073

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-03-11 | Rogue64 pique your interest? Grab a copy from the following links!
● Digital Download: http://badgerpunch.itch.io/rogue64
● Physical Cartridge: bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/rogue-64

After bouncing hard off Epyx's Gateway to Apshai (covered in Episode 071), the craving for an Action RPG on the C64 continues. Can Badgerpunch Games' Rogue64 happen to satisfy it as a focused take on the Rogue-style of dungeon crawler? Tune into this episode of Beyond The Scanlines and see how it can!

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Scramble (Atari 8-Bit & 7800): Going Beyond a Mere Conversion: Beyond The Scanlines #072

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-02-25 | Atari 7800:
● Download the ROM: atariage.com/forums/topic/259601-new7800hsc-season-1-game-5-scramble/?do=findComment&comment=3642742
● Buy the Cart: atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1007

Atari 8-Bits (400/800/XL/XE) (32k Required):
● Download the ROM: atariage.com/forums/topic/281589-scramble-5200-conversion/?do=findComment&comment=4086523
● Buy the Cart: atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1240

There's more than one way to convert an arcade classic, and in this episode of Beyond The Scanlines it's time to check out two ports of the legendary Scramble. The first is for the Atari 7800, ported by Bob "PacManPlus" DeCrescenzo, released in 2012. The second is for the Atari 8-Bit Computer Family, ported by PlaySoft and released in 2018.

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Gateway to Apshai: An Action RPG Precursor? Beyond The Scanlines #071

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-02-11 | The Action RPG has gone on a tremendous journey from the earliest days of gaming to what it's become now, and one of its earliest examples is Epyx's Gateway to Apshai, released in 1983.

This episode of Beyond The Scanlines dives into the Commodore 64 version of it, exploring how it plays as well as how it holds up.

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Dotstream (Game Boy Advance): The Power Of Minimalism - Beyond The Scanlines #070

Beyond The Scanlines 2022-01-22 | The Game Boy Advance's library is notable for the usual Nintendo staples, but also a big nostalgia push alongside plenty of licensed titles.

But it also saw its share of interesting gems, with the Bit Generations series being one of its final surprises. Where most of its entries tried to provide a unique experience, Dotstream focuses on providing a minimalist take on a more conventional experience!

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A 2021 Christmas Message

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-12-24 | Just a small interruption from my end of year break to say thanks for your support during the year that was 2022 2: 2020 Harder (aka 2021).

I hope you and yours have a safe and wonderful Christmas or Holidays, and Scanlines will return in the new year after a bit of a break and a recharge.

The Racing Games of the Sega Master System: Beyond The Scanlines #069

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-12-10 | After taking a look at a pack of interesting racing games for the Commodore 64, along with those on the Mega Drive, I couldn't help but scratch my curiosity by taking a look at (just about all) of the racing games released on the humble Master System.

Previous instalments of my Racing Games videos:
● Incredible C64 Driving Games: youtube.com/watch?v=1-Z1CNw84k4
● Exciting C64 Overhead Racing Games: youtube.com/watch?v=HUuQhsuHqSg
● Intriguing C64 Single Screen Racing Games: youtube.com/watch?v=kF3SCWfoOmw
● C64 Driving Games - The Viewer's Picks: youtube.com/watch?v=qnYcztsx8dA
● Interesting Driving & Racing Games for the Mega Drive: youtube.com/watch?v=tcBRQfJeea8

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Arcade Conversions
10:37 Other Conversions
15:44 Original SMS Games
26:03 Formula 1 Games
38:51 Outro & Final Thoughts

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Final Assault (Atari 8-Bit Family): Mind Blowing First Person Action - Beyond The Scanlines #068

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-11-26 | ● Download Final Assault: https://atari8.dev/final_assault/

The release of Wolfenstein 3D and Doom in the 1990s inspired many to push older systems to the limit to replicate the frenetic first person action those games offered.

But it wasn't until 2021 and the release of GMG's Final Assault for Atari's 8-bit micros that we finally have a first person experience for an 8-bit which is just as jaw dropping.

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Millipede: When More Frantic Is Undervalued (Atari 2600 & 8-Bits) - Beyond The Scanlines #067

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-11-12 | Arcade Ports can offer a way to appreciate an arcade classic, even those released back in the day. Even better is when they help show how a classic fares even more.

As we see with Atari's Millipede, and it's home ports to the Atari 2600 console and 8-Bit Computer Line.

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Project Firestart (C64): Forgotten 8-Bit Survival Horror - Beyond The Scanlines #066

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-10-29 | As we come to the spookiest time of year, it seems apt to focus this episode of Beyond The Scanlines on an underappreciated pioneering example of survival horror…

…IN SPACE!

Yes, it's time to check out the Dynamix developed, Electronic Arts published Project Firestart, released in 1988 for the Commodore 64.

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Galaga (C64) & Asteroids RX (Spectrum): Modern Arcade Fun - Beyond The Scanlines #065

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-10-22 | Want to check them out?
● Galaga C64 (Arlasoft): arlagames.itch.io/galaga-c64
● Asteroids RX: highriser.itch.io/asteroidsrx

When it comes to new releases for vintage systems, I tend to prefer seeing new games over ports. But sometimes there are ports which certainly get you interested, and this episode of Beyond The Scanlines checks out two of them: Arlasoft's take on Galaga for the Commodore 64, and Highriser's Asteroids RX for the ZX Spectrum.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Galaga C64 (Arlasoft)
03:16 Asteroids RX
05:49 Outro

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Reach for the Stars (2nd Ed) (C64): A Pioneering Effort - Beyond The Scanlines #064

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-10-09 | If you're one for strategy games, then the growth of the 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate) genre is really something to be aware of. But it certainly had humble origins, with games like SSG's Reach for the Stars being one of the first to bring it over to home micros.

In this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, the focus is on the game's Second Edition, released in 1985 for the Commodore 64 (the version being looked at) and Apple II family.

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1943 Kai (PC Engine): More Than Your Run of the Mill Arcade Conversion - Beyond The Scanlines #063

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-09-24 | Capcom's 19xx series of shmups has always been highly regarded for the frantic action it brought into arcades. Though many home ports of games in the series failed to live up to the expectations of fans, Naxat's conversion of 1943 Kai doesn't just meet them, it exceeds them!

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Astro Warrior (Sega Master System): Blissfully Brief Blasting - Beyond The Scanlines #062

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-09-11 | Many early shooters may just be written off for being simple, especially compared to more recent works. But that doesn't mean you can't get any enjoyment from them, as Astro Warrior, Sega's 1986 Master System shmup can show.

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Interesting Commodore 64 Releases of the Early 2000s - Beyond The Scanlines #061

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-08-28 | It might seem strange to see new games being developed for systems like the Commodore 64 at the dawn of the 21st Century, but it certainly did continue to happen. Though the releases weren't quite up there with those of the late 90's, there are still plenty of neat gems which came out.

Which is what this Beyond The Scanlines is all about - checking out 12 of them which appeared between 2000 and 2012.

All captured from original hardware!

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 BOFH: Servers Under Siege
03:29 Turrican 3
05:20 Greenrunner/Redrunner
07:12 Joe Gunn
09:21 Jim Slim
11:22 Berzerk Redux
13:20 Fortress of Narzod
15:37 Minestorm
17:31 Spike
19:33 Fairy Well
21:57 Get 'Em/Get 'Em DX
24:13 Hyper Viper
26:11 Conclusions

Bomb Uzal (Commodore 64/Amiga/Super NES) - Beyond The Scanlines #060

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-08-14 | The announcement of games to be added in the update to the Switch Online service in July 2021 certainly had a polarising response. For me though? I took a double take on discovering there was a Super NES port of C64 classic Bomb Uzal.

And so it's time to look at Bomb Uzal, from it's original Commodore 64 release the ports on both the Amiga and Super NES.

All captured from original hardware.

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Chapters:
00:00 Preamble
00:59 Playing Bomb Uzal
08:41 Comparing C64/Amiga/SNES
16:47 Final Thoughts

Checking Out Soulless Special Edition (2021)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-08-07 | ● Check out the Soulless Special Edition for yourself: psytronik.bigcartel.com/product/soulless-special-edition

Time for a filler, with an extract from a recent stream where I sat down to try out the Soulless Special Edition for the first time. Being a stream, things aren't as tightly edited (outside of one cut) as you'd expect from an episode of Beyond The Scanlines, but some may prefer the off-the-cuff approach.

Gameplay was streamed from an Ultimate64 Elite (using a real 8580 SID for audio)

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Monster Joysticks Mega Drive & PC Engine Joystick Kits - Beyond The Scanlines Extra #012

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-07-24 | Interested in ordering a kit for yourself?
● Mega Drive: monsterjoysticks.com/retro-gaming-joystick-kits/mega-drive-genesis-retro-joystick-kits
● PC Engine: monsterjoysticks.com/retro-gaming-joystick-kits/pc-engine-retro-joystick-kits

One of the challenges in having dedicated tastes, as I do with shooters is wanting to enjoy them in the best way possible.

Which usually means ditching the gamepad for an arcade stick. As you'd expect for such specialised gear, the prices tend to be high on the secondary market… ruling them out for many players.

If you're a handy sort of person, you could easily build your own and be sorted.

For those of us who aren't, there is one option for you - the kits provided by Monster Joysticks. Which is the focus of the Beyond The Scanlines Extra - building up the Mega Drive & PC Engine kits, then trying them out with an assortment of games to see how they feel.

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Beyond The Scanlines #059: Last Train to Tranz Central (ZX Spectrum 48/128k)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-06-25 | Check out Last Train to Tranz-Central for yourself!
● Digital Download: http://quantumsheep.itch.io/last-train-to-tranz-central
● Physical Tape: bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/last-train-to-tranz-central

Clambering about on high-speed trains has been a part of gaming since the very early days, and it's just as exciting now, as it was back then! As is the case of Quantum Sheep's "Last Train to Tranz-Central", the focus of this episode of Beyond The Scanlines.

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Beyond The Scanlines #058: Bloodshot (Battle Frenzy) (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-06-12 | The rise of the First Person Shooter during the early 1990's was a significant leap for gaming tech. Whilst Wolfenstein 3D and Doom ruled the roost on PC's, console gamers weren't entirely left out.

Whilst ports of those PC classics were available, original titles would also make an appearance. Such as Bloodshot, a Mega Drive and Mega CD release developed by Domark and published by Acclaim in 1994.

Does the power of Blast Processing make this a First Person Shooter one you'll want to power through?

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Beyond The Scanlines #057: Skyfox II (Commodore 64 & Amiga)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-05-21 | The original Skyfox impressed a lot* of people upon its release for the Apple II line in 1984. Leaving enough of an impact to not only be ported to many other home computers, but to receive a sequel several years later.

That sequel, 1987's Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict is the focus of this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, checking out whether taking the Fox from the Skies into Space manages to keep up with the expectations of its illustrious predecessory.

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Beyond The Scanlines #056: Galagon (Atari 2600)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-05-07 | ● Buy Galagon (Digital Download): https://champ.games/store/ols/products/rom-galagon
● Buy Galagon (Cartridge): atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1203
● Try the Galagon Demo: https://champ.games/downloads
● Check out the original CHAMProgramming titles: http://champ-em.com

Arcade Games and the Atari 2600 go together like crackers and cheese, with a fine legacy of great translations of arcade classics being released back in the day, along with recent times.

One of the more impressive titles to come out in the last few years is the focus of this episode of Beyond The Scanlines, being Galagon by Champ Games which not only squeezes Galaga into the humble 2600, but adds a few surprises into the mix as well!

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Beyond The Scanlines #055: Runn n Gunn (Commodore 64)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-04-23 | ● Buy Runn 'n' Gunn: http://carletonhandley.itch.io/runn-n-gunn

New platforming games on the C64 have tended to focus on trying to match the experiences offered on other machines, over defining new experiences. But with its character-switching mechanics, Below The Tower's Runn 'n' Gunn shows there's plenty of ways in which platformers can leap to new heights!

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Additional Notes
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● 64JPX: http://www.64hdd.com/64jpx
● GenAssister: store.backbit.io/product/genassister
● My GenAssister (v1) Video: youtube.com/watch?v=8s_xmzMHkv0
● ProtoPad: https://www.protovision.games/shop/protopad/

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Beyond The Scanlines #054: Battle Kingdom (Commodore 64)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-04-09 | Order Battle Kingdom:
● Digital Download: psytronik.itch.io/battle
● Physical Disk/Tape Release: psytronik.bigcartel.com/product/battle-kingdom-c64

I'm always excited to see new games for classic micro computers and consoles, especially if they try to do something a little different from the norm. Icon64's Battle Kingdom (published by Psytronik Software) aims to deliver a light Action RPG experience, but does it success? That's what this episode of Beyond The Scanlines aims to find out…

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Beyond The Scanlines #053: Soul Force (Commodore 64)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-03-26 | Grab Soul Force for yourself!
● Digital Download: protovision.itch.io/soul-force
● Physical C64 Cartridge (AFTER June 2021): https://www.protovision.games/games/soulforce.php?language=en

For most, the shmup is something which I'm sure can be seen as being run of the mill, especially on 8-bit micros. But sometimes, you get a release which shows there's plenty of tricks you can get out of it - as we'll see with Sarah Jane Avory's Soul Force, published for the C64 by Protovision.

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Beyond The Scanlines #052: Draconian (Atari 2600)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-03-12 | When it comes to systems with new developments, the Atari 2600 is home to many takes on arcade classics, like Spiceware's Draconian, the focus of this episode of Beyond The Scanlines.

Buy the Cart (because supporting developers rocks): atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1107
Grab the ROM: atariage.com/forums/blogs/entry/16044-draconian-final-rom

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Additional Info:
Information about the DPC chip & its use in Pitfall 2: atariage.com/forums/topic/144075-how-exactly-does-the-pitfall-2-dpc-work/?tab=comments#comment-1750556
Information about hardware addons & cart hardware for the 2600: atariage.com/forums/blogs/entry/13507-extra-hardware
Harmony Cartridge: http://harmony.atariage.com

Beyond The Scanlines #051: Star Maze (Apple II, Atari 8-Bit & Commodore 64)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-02-26 | Sir-Tech may best be known for the Wizardry series of Dungeon Crawling RPG's, but their early catalogue included many interesting gems, like Star Maze released in 1982 for the Apple II family, and the following year for the C64 & Atari 8-Bit family.

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Beyond The Scanlines #050: Interesting Racing & Driving Games for the Mega Drive & Genesis

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-02-12 | For this 50th episode of Beyond The Scanlines, I thought it'd be neat to do another video looking at some driving & racing games. This time, as a Mega Episode covering a large number of those released on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

Buckle up that racing harness, tighten up that helmet, and put the pedal to the metal with this collection of titles - between classics you're familiar with, ones which may have flown under the radar, along with interesting experiences which may or may not have succeeded.

Chapter Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:48 Racing Games Converted from Arcades
00:19:05 Racing Games Converted from Home Systems
00:31:21 Racing Games Original to the Mega Drive
00:36:26 Racing Games Involving Combat
00:44:37 Racing Games based on Formula 1
00:55:39 Racing Games based on US Motorspots
01:03:29 Racing Games Involving Motorcycles
01:08:18 Outro

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Additional Info
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Virtua Racing price details taken from the Summer 1994/5 Gamesmen Catalogue, which can be viewed at: https://www.gamesmen.com.au/old-catalogues

My video covering Indy Heat on C64 & Amiga: youtube.com/watch?v=QWTQvyTk6pI

My video covering Lotus Turbo Challenge II on Amiga & Mega Drive: youtube.com/watch?v=35C98xtLOqI

Beyond The Scanlines #049: Deltas Shadow (ZX Spectrum Next)

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-01-23 | Order Delta's Shadow (or try the free demo!): zxonline.net/game/deltas-shadow

One genre which has been sorely lacking when it comes to new games on microcomputers is the run & gun platformer. Delta's Shadow from Sanchez Crew tries to bridge that gap, making for a rather contribution to the Spectrum Next's growing library.

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Games Which Helped Me Survive 2020!

Beyond The Scanlines 2021-01-16 | The Year That Was (and shall not be named again) was certainly one of downer moods. But as always, gaming more than ever was a way to find moments to raise one's spirits. Which brings me to this pack of games which very much helped do that - with a mix of big name releases, to exciting indies and of course plenty of old-school joy - it's some of the gems I most enjoyed through the year.

Hopefully you might find a title or two to check out for yourself!

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Additional Info
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Referenced Videos:
- youtube.com/watch?v=bQkzy9CHyME (Ys: The Vanished Omens)
- youtube.com/watch?v=SBBL8ojaCxY (Steel Ranger)
- youtube.com/watch?v=E4AL7jUfdjQ (Power Strike II)
- youtube.com/watch?v=Rle0KryeldI (Fire Shark)
- youtube.com/watch?v=PXqAH3XCSBg (Spectrum Next)
- youtube.com/watch?v=SeK5aogIRKU (Tyvarian)

Articles:
- https://www.player2.net.au/2020/10/disc-room-simple-yet-compelling/ (Disc Room review)

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Chill-out Games
08:02 Exciting Games
12:53 Shmups!
19:04 Spectrum Next Stuff

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Beyond The Scanlines #048: Steel Ranger (Commodore 64)

Beyond The Scanlines 2020-12-12 | Covert Bitops are a team responsible for a plethora of great action adventures on the C64. This Beyond The Scanlines focuses on their 2018 release Steel Ranger, one which tweaks their formula to focus more on action than story.

Want to check it out for yourself?
● Digital Download: psytronik.itch.io/steelranger
● Physical Disk: http://binaryzone.org/retrostore/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=scourge

Gameplay footage recorded off a C64 Reloaded Mk 2 (via S-Video), fed through an XRGB Mini - watch at 1080p50 for the absolute best quality!

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Beyond The Scanlines #046: Bikers (ZX Spectrum Next)

Beyond The Scanlines 2020-11-14 | If it's one thing we've seen missing in new games for classic systems, its the presence of the racing game. Specifically the Vanishing Point 3D style of them. But for Spectrum Next owners, that gap has been filled with the release of Bikers, a new release from Cavern Games.

Order Bikes from the Cavern Games Website at: http://cavern.games/Bikers

Gameplay footage recorded from a ZX Spectrum Next (via HDMI). Watch this at 1080p50 for the absolute best quality!

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