NeoGeoNinja
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I'm all about Beltiana, personally...
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Is Border Down Worth the Asking Price?
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I can vouch for that. I gave my left nut for a copy.
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I love border down, its my favorite shooter on the DC. It isn't for everyone, burn a copy and try it before you buy.
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PM me so I can ship it, or better yet, come down sometime and pick it up!
Kid Panda
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I've only played the PCB once, I was at VBA's place and he had it in a Pony cab. The first credit I got to stage 5. The second credit I got to stage 5 on loop 2. Game looked and played crazy in later levels.
Why is that, EG?
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Better sound, better config options. That alone is reason enough but then you have both modes available, special and standard. Owning the PCB is great, I love playing it but if I had to choose I'd go Saturn. Same thing goes for Battle Garegga, Kingdom Grand Prix, Sonic Wings Unlimited, Cotton 2 & Boomerang, I seriously could go on and on.
From here on don't question my preferences, just trust me and go with it, you'll be happier for it, I guarantee it!
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I spent some time with it last night and it's pretty sweet but I'm thankful I didn't dive head first into buying it.
There is definitely room for it to grow on me. Graphics are sweet, weapons are slick and I like the gimmick overall. There is something about G.Rev games that don't click with me right away.
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Yes we should and hopefully sooner rather than later. I'm working on it, have faith friends!
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played it like crazy when I had a Dreamcast and I'd still be cautious about recommending it. It's a nice looking game, no doubt, but very cold graphics-wise and gameplay that I feel just isn't as satisfying as other shooters you can get for less money.
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Pretty much nailed my feelings about the game. I'm very happy I did not reach into my pockets for this one.
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powerflower
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Is it the special edition with music CD or normal? Either way, BUY IT, instantly!
Perfect grafhics, killer presentation, and a gamesystem which is so unique and challanging (four different endings and lots of stages with the option to "cheat" a little bit...Oh man and the scoring system with your beam (Metal Black members worked on it) and combos and stuff, killing the boss when the timer is zero and things...Not to mention the three borders and to score properly. Even the boss explosions are bombastic.
Do you a favor and buy it. Your Dreamcast will be happy
It was hard for me to get it at the beginning but then I found it very satisfying to beam the shit out of everthing. You have to study how it works. Otherwise you will miss completely how it's meant to be played.
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sir arthur
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It is a good game but not a great one
The regular version w/o the obi shouldn't cost you more than $80
The regular version w/o the obi shouldn't cost you more than $80
The Orkin Man
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Border down is amazing...probably ,y favorite shooter. Just be sure you have the dream cast candy stick...it's worth the asking price if you play it a lot. It's one of those games where it's easy to learn from your mistakes and when you screw up you know exactly why. I paid $185 for mine but it was sealed on eBay about a year ago
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It is one of those maaany games that screams SEGA DREAMCAST!!
Just perfect nothing less.
Just perfect nothing less.
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JohnnyFever
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I'd go ahead and buy it. I think if you're on the border about it....ha!....I'd go ahead and get the regular edition. It is a good game with a good in-game soundtrack. The scoring system is kind of deep. The guys are right. It's not a game you just pick up and run with from time to time. You should talk to the guys over on the shumps board about it. Those guys are insane about these games.
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Slowly I've been developing a desire for this game myself and I would LOVE to find it for a hundred bucks someday.....maybe I'll be lucky.
150 is really steep but I will not go the "burn a boot to try it out" route; the pics are so amazing so that I just KNOW I will love "Border Down". No trial necessary.
150 is really steep but I will not go the "burn a boot to try it out" route; the pics are so amazing so that I just KNOW I will love "Border Down". No trial necessary.
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I bump that soundtrack ALL the time. SFEX2 Plus, as well. Love the synth & bass.
I have friends that aren't into videogames at all, that dig them...granted, Return to Forever is a major band in this circle-it's just neat to see the cross over.
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This game is awesome, personally I'm happy with the boot, once the price comes down I might get it.
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