So I have, what I consider, a pretty modest retro-game collection (at least compared to a lot of collectors).

I collect only for play. So I don't care much about rarity or condition. If I want to play it I'll get it, if I don't I won't.

I'm also fairly picky about what I get just because I could easily spend my entire paycheck grabbing games.

That said I'm always on the lookout for games to play and really appreciate suggestions. Hence this thread

Now for the pics:

NES and SNES:



Saturn, GameCube, & Dreamcast:



(I don't own a SegaCD, those just came in a lot)

Genesis and PS2:



PS1:



Master System:



N64 and the lone 32x game: (aka: asshole games with no spine labels)



Alright so you probably have a good idea of the type if games I like (keeping in mind there are a few games here and there I just ended up with) what games do you think I should try next?

One giant hole is SHMUPS which I'd like to get into so I'm on the lookout for good "beginner" titles in that genre.

Thanks

For the N64, you'd probably like Star Wars : Episode 1 : Battle for Naboo, if you like Rogue Squadron.

It's also always worth picking up Rare's takes on Nintendo's N64 games; I enjoyed Diddy Kong Racing and Banjo-Kazooie much more than Mario Kart and Mario 64. Actually, in general, anything Rare did then was good; the only game of theirs I didn't play was Mickey's Speedway, which was the spiritual sequel to Diddy Kong Racing. Blast Corps was an odd demolition action / puzzle game, Jet Force Gemini was a third-person shooter with a hint of collectathon, Perfect Dark was the spiritual sequel to GoldenEye and had a lot of new stuff in the multiplayer mode (Including bots), and Conker's Bad Fur Day, the story of an alcoholic squirrel's attempt to get home after a bender, is IMO still the best-written videogame around.

For SHMUP's, I've always been a fan of R-Type, but that is not a forgiving series; it's not bullet hell, but it demands precision maneuvering and, yeah, a bit of memorising the correct route through areas. It's worth it, though, for some fantastic battles; each game has a level that takes place flying around a giant enemy warship, which you esentially take apart piece by piece.
There's a port of the first two games for the Playstation (Called R-Types on the PS1 or PS3, and a remake called R-Type Dimensions on the PS3 or X360). R-Type 3 (SNES) introduces variant weapons to the series, and is okay. R-Type Leo was only ever released in japanese arcades, and is fun, but also harder than average for the series.
The newer games, Delta (PS1) and Final (PS2) are both a bit more accessible; Final is also a tribute / museum for the series as a whole, and includes over a hundred variant fighters and multiple endings, so there is a lot to do.

Among your NES games I did not see "River City Ransom". I would highly suggest it. That and "Punch Out!" are probably my favourite NES games.

//Panjumanju

Quote from: Piestrio;772743One giant hole is SHMUPS which I'd like to get into so I'm on the lookout for good "beginner" titles in that genre.

You definitely want to get Lightening Force for the Genesis (Thunder Force IV).  It's a fantastic game.  It's the ultimate expression of the 16-bit shmup.  It's a beautiful game, and the music is great.  It plays to every strength of the Genesis.

It's predecessor Thunder Force III is widely loved, but I definitely would direct you to Lightening Force first.

My favorite shmup is Raystorm.  There is a PS1 game, but the arcade game is also found on the Taito Legends 2 disc for the PS2.

Didn't see it, but highly recommend Blaster Master for the NES.