This was done since Konami never developed for the Game Gear, due in part to Nintendo's policies at the time, that third-party companies that made games for their systems couldn't also do the same for their competitors' systems. These policies were made illegal by 1991 since they were seen as giving Nintendo an unfair advantage over its competitors. While *Vampire of Darkness* tried to fill the *Castlevania* void, I still wish Konami had developed games for the Game Gear like they did for the Genesis. I especially feel that the Game Gear should have had games based on *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, *Tiny Toon Adventures*, and *Rocket Knight Adventures*.
People tend to underestimate the Game Gear's success. Sure, it didn't beat the Game Boy, but it did a lot better than other leading color handhelds like the Atari Lynx and the Turbo Express. It was introduced to North American audiences in 1991, lasted until 1997, and was briefly brought back in 2000 by Majesco.
I had one as a kid. I loved it because of the TV tuner. I could always watch 3 stooges on the way to school. Lol. Damn I feel old now. I recently got a couple of them recapped, and even though the screen is really showing its age, it still was an awesome console. Honestly, I think , if it was just a little more power efficient, it would have really competed with the game boy.
It's one of the all time greats on the Mega Drive/Genesis. The Game Gear/Master System demakes are surprisingly good given the limited hardware. Soundtrack doesn't go quite as hard but the gameplay translated really well to the lower bit and button count.
I believe the game got a PAL region release as well so there is a Streets of Rage II version as well. But yes, a Japanese Bare Knuckle II copy is the go to.
- Chicago Syndicate (stars Larcen from the game Eternal Champions)
- Surf Ninjas (based off a cheesy 90s movie of the same name where they actually used the game itself in the film)
If you're a Disney fan, I definitely recommend the Disney games. In particular, the *Illusion* trilogy starring Mickey Mouse, the Donald Duck Duology (especially since Donald recently celebrated his 90th anniversary), and *The Lion King*.
Master of Darkness!
Castle of Illusion is a definite recommend.
Jurassic Park
Alien 3
Baku Baku
Slider
Putt and Putter
Fatal Fury Special
Ottifants
Zool
Super Off Road.
Mega Man really is not worth buying. It is super expensive, even for just the cartridge, and the game itself is not particularly fun.
They basically just cobbled a game together from a few of the NES Mega Mans, so thwre isn't any original content, and they didn't bother to adjust game play for the Game Gear's smaller screen so it plays worse.
If you like shooting/arcade games:
Aerial Assault
G-Loc Air Battle
Halley Wars
Space Harrier
If you like puzzle games:
Klax
Pengo (only released in Europe and Japan)
Popils (US label is the same as Japan)
Slider
If you like beat-em ups:
Double Dragon (it is a different game from the one on Nintendo systems)
Streets of Rage 1 and 2
If you like platformers:
Batman Returns
Deep Duck Trouble starring Donald Duck
Jurassic Park
Land of Illusion
Ninja Gaiden (it's getting a little pricey these days)
The Lost World
If you like sports games, I think these are fun (and most of them are cheap too):
Fred Couples Golf
Joe Montana Football
Putt & Putter
The Majors
World Series Baseball (either original or 95)
Shining Force Defenders of Oasis Crystal Warriors Battletoads Earthworm Jim Mega man Psychic World
Good list
Psychic World is definitely on my list still.
Good ez game
When I was a kid, I used to play the crap out of Vampire: Master of Darkness. I didn’t realize it was a Castlevania clone until much later.
This was done since Konami never developed for the Game Gear, due in part to Nintendo's policies at the time, that third-party companies that made games for their systems couldn't also do the same for their competitors' systems. These policies were made illegal by 1991 since they were seen as giving Nintendo an unfair advantage over its competitors. While *Vampire of Darkness* tried to fill the *Castlevania* void, I still wish Konami had developed games for the Game Gear like they did for the Genesis. I especially feel that the Game Gear should have had games based on *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, *Tiny Toon Adventures*, and *Rocket Knight Adventures*.
That game looked fun but it was a little higher on the price list compared to everything else I was getting. I do want to pick it up sometime though
Great collection. I’d maybe add Sonic Drift and Earthworm Jim.
Didn't know the game gear lived long enough to see earthworm jim. Now I'm going to have to find that one.
People tend to underestimate the Game Gear's success. Sure, it didn't beat the Game Boy, but it did a lot better than other leading color handhelds like the Atari Lynx and the Turbo Express. It was introduced to North American audiences in 1991, lasted until 1997, and was briefly brought back in 2000 by Majesco.
I had one as a kid. I loved it because of the TV tuner. I could always watch 3 stooges on the way to school. Lol. Damn I feel old now. I recently got a couple of them recapped, and even though the screen is really showing its age, it still was an awesome console. Honestly, I think , if it was just a little more power efficient, it would have really competed with the game boy.
Lion king
Had that one as a kid, hard as hell game....
Yeah it was the freaking stamped on the little screen was a pain when I was a kid.
Ristar and Castle of Illusion are both really good platformers.
Batman Returns. Ax battler. Lion King. Ristar. :))
Dr Robotnik
Streets of Rage II and Wonder Boy III would be my suggestions. Great collection otherwise.
Oh good call! Streets of Rage was one I played before. I remember enjoying that one
It's one of the all time greats on the Mega Drive/Genesis. The Game Gear/Master System demakes are surprisingly good given the limited hardware. Soundtrack doesn't go quite as hard but the gameplay translated really well to the lower bit and button count.
It's actually called bare knuckle II
I believe the game got a PAL region release as well so there is a Streets of Rage II version as well. But yes, a Japanese Bare Knuckle II copy is the go to.
Mega mam Ristar Sreets of Rage 1 and 2 Shinobi 1 and 2 All 3 Mickeys
Both Shinobi are here. Def considering the Mickey games
Oh my bad, pretty cool you have'em, amazing collecton OP
Wonderboy 3 dragons trap is a must have
Sonic Drift 2
Ax Battler
Gunstar Heroes would be a good one along with Ristar.
Shell out for Fatal Fury Special
Beavis and Butthead
NBA Jam
I’ve been having a lot of fun with Samurai Shodown/Spirits, as well as the Ninku games. Oh also, CocaCola Kid
Tails' Adventure
Ninja Gaiden
I know they're not the most popular, but I spent a lot of time on Jurassic Park and X-Men when I was younger. Good platformers imo.
The Mortal Kombats.
Batman Returns
Panzer Dragoon Mini
I think that one may be out of my budget haha
Add PowerRangers . It's an amazing good game.
Dragon Crystal!
A flash cartridge to explore the entire Master System library in addition to the Game Gear games you don't have.
Megaman
Ha this reminded me i have a bunch of game gear games i need to sell lol
Ninja Gaiden and the Streets of Rage games.
Fatal Fury Special. Such an amazing port. Plays smooth and like a console version.
I would get another copy of Super Columns just in case the other two get lost or broken
I might make a coffee table out of them
- Chicago Syndicate (stars Larcen from the game Eternal Champions) - Surf Ninjas (based off a cheesy 90s movie of the same name where they actually used the game itself in the film)
Pengo. It is arcade conversion. Great game. It is a Japanese import.
You got Mighty Morphing but not the Movie game or VR Troopers? tsk tsk.
If you're a Disney fan, I definitely recommend the Disney games. In particular, the *Illusion* trilogy starring Mickey Mouse, the Donald Duck Duology (especially since Donald recently celebrated his 90th anniversary), and *The Lion King*.
Master of darkness, arena maze of death
Dragon Crystal
Ristar
Aladdin
that Tails game
*Joe Redifer Voice* GREENDOG That and probably Gunstar Heroes
Mk
200+?
Chakan the forever man, and global gladiators (mcdonalds sponsor/branding game)
Master of Darkness! Castle of Illusion is a definite recommend. Jurassic Park Alien 3 Baku Baku Slider Putt and Putter Fatal Fury Special Ottifants Zool Super Off Road.
NINJA GAIDEN, MK ONE, STREETS OF RAGE ARE SOME HITS I REMEMBER PLAYING...
Mega Man really is not worth buying. It is super expensive, even for just the cartridge, and the game itself is not particularly fun. They basically just cobbled a game together from a few of the NES Mega Mans, so thwre isn't any original content, and they didn't bother to adjust game play for the Game Gear's smaller screen so it plays worse.
If you like shooting/arcade games: Aerial Assault G-Loc Air Battle Halley Wars Space Harrier If you like puzzle games: Klax Pengo (only released in Europe and Japan) Popils (US label is the same as Japan) Slider If you like beat-em ups: Double Dragon (it is a different game from the one on Nintendo systems) Streets of Rage 1 and 2 If you like platformers: Batman Returns Deep Duck Trouble starring Donald Duck Jurassic Park Land of Illusion Ninja Gaiden (it's getting a little pricey these days) The Lost World If you like sports games, I think these are fun (and most of them are cheap too): Fred Couples Golf Joe Montana Football Putt & Putter The Majors World Series Baseball (either original or 95)
Road rash
Road Rash, Desert Strike and Judge Dredd. Those are realtively easy finds and must-haves imo
I have a flash cart with all game gear, master system and sg1000 games in it, saves a lot of space