Chris and I recorded a great podcast today — one where we both had a lot to say and felt passionately about the subject matter.
The main topic of the show is, as always, the primary attraction, in which we talk about the games on the PC Engine Mini and its local variants, but we also have a good conversation about Phantasy Star Online 2, 51 Worldwide Games and a lot of other things besides. It was just what I needed for a bit of distraction from the endless bleakness out in the world, so thanks Chris, once again, for not only being a great podcasting partner, but a great friend too.
I spent a lot of this afternoon recording some footage of the games we talked about — including some from the PC Engine Mini that I hadn't tried yet. I'm very taken with the Bonk/PC Genjin games, as bizarre as they are, and of course that system is absolutely rammed to bursting point with incredible shoot 'em ups. Not all of which are monstrously difficult, even; I got a long way through Star Parodier while recording footage without needing a single continue.
The PC Engine Mini is easily my favourite of all the mini consoles that have come out to date. While there's some great stuff on the Nintendo Classic systems and the mini Mega Drive also has some great titles — including a few that haven't been seen for a long time, like Alisia Dragoon — the PC Engine Mini is just rammed with such joyful Japanese exuberance that I can't help but smile ever time I just boot the damn thing up and hear that jolly menu music.
If you've been on the fence about these mini consoles, this one, more than any other, is a solid investment — especially if, like me, you don't know the PC Engine as a platform all that well.
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