3 Fun Games For The Sega Genesis

I figured for my first post I would recommend 3 fun games for the Sega Genesis. As most of you know by now I have an unhealthy obsession with the Genesis. I've owned the console since launch in 1989, and have accumulated hundreds of games over the years.  With this list I broke it down to 3 different catergories.  Common, uncommon and rare.  Some people may not agree with my choices, but I find they all have high replay value and are a ton of fun.

Boogerman: A Pick & Flick Adventure.

Released: Dec 1994 on both the Genesis and Japanese Mega Drive

Development/Publishers: Interplay (Best known for the Clayfighters series and for publishing the Lost Vikings)

About The Game: If you are not familiar with this game or Boogerman at all you're probably wondering what the hell is this. It's everything the box art shows. It's gross, disgusting, raunchy and even over the top at times, but it's a fun game. Boogerman is a side scrolling platformer with ammunition such as farts, burps and boogers with over 20 levels of action. Including a final boss battle and a puzzle to complete which is necessary to defeat enemies on each level. In my opinion each of these elements give this game high replay value. It's not for someone who gets easily grossed out, but if you like cartoon graphics, platformers, and just goofy games in general, check this one out.

Conclusion: I've actually owned this game since 1994 and have played it regularly since acquiring it. It's probably one of my all-time favourites on the Sega Genesis. The game is not rare by any means. I see it often in pawn shops, thrift stores and tons are on Ebay. A loose cart will run you about 5-10 dollars. CIB will be around 15-20 bucks.



Earnest Evans:

Released: Dec 20 1991 in Japan on the Mega-CD with a CD soundtrack including music & cut scenes. Then on Dec 31 1991 on the Sega Genesis.

Development/Publishers: In Japan it was Wolf Team and in North America it was Renovation.

First of a trilogy which includes El Viento and Anetto Futatabi.  I've personally never played either.

About The Game: Earnest Evans is a side scrolling 2D platformer with identical gameplay and design as the Castlevania series (Except the Indiana Jones thing) Evans main weapon of attack is a whip with other various weapons hidden through out the game. These other weapons include exploding rocks, a hammer like weapon and a morning star. This game takes you to various locations such as tombs in Peru & Mexico, the grand canyon, some forests, all while trying to save the world.

Conclusion: I know it's a Castlevania rip off, but it's honestly a great time. Plus I don't know many people who don't enjoy the Castelvania series minus the whole "What a horrible night for a curse" thing. Give this one a try, it's hella fun:) Earnest Evans is not rare but it's fairly uncommon here in North America. I've never seen it at a thrift store, pawn shop or my local retro video game store in the over 15 plus years collecting for the Genesis. It's very cheap too, under 5 dollars on Ebay for a loose cart. CIB is another story. Very rarely do I see a nice copy, but it will only run you around 10 to
15 bucks.



Pulseman:

Released: July 22 1994 on the Japanese Mega Drive and in North America as a Sega Channel Exclusive.

Re Released in 2009 on the Wii virtual console (This version is bullshit)

Development/Publishers: The developer was Game Freak, best know for the Pokemon games and the very colourful graphics they always have.

About The Game: Pulseman is your typical platformer. Avoiding enemies, making your way through various stages, collecting items, and the usual boss battles at the end of each level. But what makes this game stand out is the gameplay and the colourful over the top graphics this game has to offer. The element of electricity is what makes Pulseman so much fun. He stores energy and releases an electrical discharge in a ball-shaped form similar to Vectorman. Your energy can be restored by running
or darting forward. You only have 3 hits before dying. Plus the game is littered with enemies and obstacles everywhere, and good luck finding extra health and lives as they are hard to find. Pulsemans signature move is called the "Volteccer". Like a lighting bolt the Volteccer is used to reach hidden objects, higher platforms. But be careful when using this, as when hitting a wall at high speed causes a pinball effect and is an easy way to lose a life.

Conclusion: If you follow me on twitter, you know I play this game frequently. Pulseman in my opinion is the Little Samson for Genesis collectors. It's extremely rare and was never released in cartridge form in North America or Europe. Also I'm a little biased toward this game, because it's my favourite Genesis game of all-time. That's why I go so hard about it. Being it was only in Japan on the Mega Drive and later in the life span of the console, it wasn't released in mass quantities. A loose Mega Drive cart will run you around 100-150+ dollars, and CIB for about 300-350+. You can find from time to time on Ebay ROM carts for the Genesis at around 100-150 bucks.