Brikin'ger Iron Clad CD

Inspired by NeoTurfMasta's <a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=002469" target="_blank">search for Iron Clad</a> I thought I should start a thread about the game and its "mystic" status.

I own the CD, and to be honest, I was never too impressed by this shooter. It has all the bells and whistles you can think of, good graphics, very good music, a nice weapons/add-on system, tough enemies, but IMO it all boils down to a good shooter with a lasting appeal, it's not the end-all and be-all of all Neo(CD) games of that genre.

Don't get me wrong, I like playing this game, but IMO it's far too overhyped, and overpriced. I got my copy for $80, which still is too high a price, but I have seen prices btw. $100 and $300 (courtesy of some of the ebay morons). That's ridiculous.

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The one thing I really enjoyed about the game is the fact that you can chose different paths in the game. IMO it adds a lot to the game, and it needs that to keep any interest in it. Even though it does have the different paths, I dont think it does enough for the game.

There is something off about it. I dont know if it is control or having to mess with the helper orb thing. That thing can be annoing at times.

The powerups are OK, but I feel that there needs to be more. I havent played it all that much, but the little that I did, left more to be desired.

I dont care, I still want the damn thing.

I think Ironclad is pretty cool for a AES CD game. It's a decent shooter and the path choice definitely adds longevity to the game, but yeah it isn't worth the asking money imo.

Personally I'll go with Square's awesome Einhander everytime. The game never lets me down, its a joy to play everytime and the extra weapons (especially the 'hidden' ones) are cool as fuck. Top game. I'm almost glad they've not made a sequel so as not to potentially fuck things up... tho how they'd improve it I don't know....

Call it R-Type 4 perhaps?

Yep, Einhänder is a great game, although I never really liked 3D rendered sprites, until I played Zero Gunner 2 on Dreamcast. The Psikyo guys have done a very good job with it, definitely one of my fav shmup.

Anyway, I still don't get why the price for Iron Clad is so high. Ppl say it would be rare, but most of the importers I check regularly have one for sale, with always the same funny price tag.

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but it is rarer? than the most other cd games!

i want R-Type Gamma! <img src="graemlins/tickled.gif" border="0" alt="[Tickled]" />

In my opinion, the best Next Gen Shooter is R Type Delta. The Level 3 walker alone puts in that status.

Ironclad didn't impress me that much.

The action didn't really get me going. It's too slow-paced. IC's graphics are nice, although Blazing Star beats it there. The zone selection is a nice thing, OTOH.

I wouldn't pay more than $50 for this game.

I'm trying to get a copy of this little gem. Anyone have one for sale at a reasonable price? Thanks!