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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · 21d

Yup… it’s like a regular old A4 sheet of paper that folds out and you have to read it like you’re navigating an old paper map. The text is also tiny. I prefer the U.S manuals the most tbh, but they’re super expensive to import.

MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · 21d

That’s what we got here in Australia from Sega Ozisoft. Our manuals were honestly kinda crappy

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · 21d

I return to 16-bit with Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle (Sega, 1989)

The 1st Mega Drive game after the Master System was discontinued in Japan (Fortunately it saw continued support til ‘96 in the West, so I’ll alternate between 8-bit & 16-bit per release date) #sega #alexkidd #megadrive #retro

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Sep 19

My 11th Master System game: Ys: The Vanished Omens (Sega, 1988).

Think Zelda but with experience points. It’s good! Also has a save battery. One of the last games released for the Master System in Japan.
The TurboDuo remake of this was great. Very good game.
#mastersystem #retrogaming #sega

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Sep 14

My 10th Master System game: Golvellius - Valley of Doom (Sega, 1988).

An MSX Compile game ported to the Master System by Sega with enhanced graphics, basically a mix between Zelda 1 & Zelda 2, with top down and side scrolling sections.
#mastersystem #retrogaming #sega

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Sep 14

Jack Bros is also pretty high up there, also going for several thousand dollars. This may be our only chance of seeing the unreleased (but finished) Dragon Hopper or G-Zero for the Virtual Boy

MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Aug 19

My 9th Master System game: Phantasy Star (Sega, 1987)

A 4 Megabit (512KB) cartridge with a save battery, this game was a lot more expensive than regular Sega games at the time. This RPG should last me a while!

#sega #mastersystem #segamastersystem #retro #8bit #phantasystar

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Aug 18

My 8th Master System game: Quartet (Sega, 1986)

I ordered this over a month ago, but postage from the U.S is expensive & very slow. I couldn’t find a local copy!

This is my first 2 player game! The arcade version had up to 4 players #sega #mastersystem #segamastersystem #retro #retrogaming #8bit

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Aug 15

My 7th Master System game: Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Sega, 1988).

This sequel takes Wonder Boy in a different direction. No more cute dolls, fruit or milk. Now it’s swords, armour, shields, labyrinths and fire breathing dragons!

#sega #mastersystem #wonderboy #retro #8bit #retrogaming

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Aug 13

My 6th Master System game: Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars (Sega, 1988)

A “Two Mega” Cartridge. Two whole Megabits!

This game has voice samples, mostly Alex going “AHHHHHHH!” every time you get hit or fall off a cliff.

#sega #alexkidd #segamastersystem #mastersystem #8bit #retro #retrogaming

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Aug 10

My 5th Sega Master System game: Aztec Adventure (Sega, 1987)

An adventure game where you can hire companions by throwing money in their face! #sega #segamastersystem #mastersystem #retro #retrogames #8bit #retrogaming

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

My 4th Master System game: Penguin Land (Sega, 1987)

The first cartridge game to use a save battery, beating Zelda by just 4 days. Bring the egg down to safety without breaking it, with 50 levels in total. #sega #segamastersystem #mastersystem #retro #retrogames #retrogaming #penguinland #8bit

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Aug 3

My 3rd SMS game: Alex Kidd in Miracle World!

This was expensive to find as a cartridge ($300AUD). Also had to import from the UK. Sega’s mascot before Sonic. People call him “Alex The Kid” by mistake all the time for some reason… #sega #segamastersystem #retro #retrogames #retrogaming #alexkidd

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Jul 31

My 2nd Master System game: Ghost House (1987). A launch title released on both Sega Card & Cartridge where you punch bats. #sega #retrogaming #retro #retrogames #segamastersystem #mastersystem #ghosthouse

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Jul 28

I also miss when the net was for people who posted for the hell of it. To share something neat. Not for likes, subs, engagement & algorithms. People hoped someone somewhere would like it. It was unscripted & improvised. If a video got 1,000 views that was seen as huge. I miss that internet…

MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Jul 28

My Sega journey begins; my very first Master System game arrived today: Wonder Boy! First of many games to come.

Doo doo doot dodooot, doo doo doot doot 🎶
Doo doo doot dodooot, doo doo doot doot🎵
#sega #segamastersystem #segaretro #retrogames #retrogaming #8bit #retro

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Jul 8

I’m almost 40 years late, but I’ve finally got my hands on a Sega Master System #sega #retroconsole #segamastersystem #retrogaming

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Jun 17

Behold: one of the rarest games in the entire #SuperNintendo library: #MegaManX3 (PAL).

I’ve been saving up for years to get my hands on this one.

By far the most expensive piece in my entire collection. I’m done with #SNES stuff for a while, my wallet needs a rest! #SuperNES #retrogaming

MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Jun 16

Few people will truly appreciate the latest addition to my video game library.
#virtualboy #jackbros #atlus

MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Jun 6

What happens when you leave me unsupervised with access to adult money. My wallet hates me 😅

And people complain about $80 games? Try being a retro collector! #retrogaming #megamanx3 #jackbros #gamecollecting #retrogamecollecting #SNES

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Mar 3

My 12th PSX game arrived today: Destruction Derby (20/10/1995).
I don’t know much about it, only that it was recommended to me (and it’s by Psygnosis)

Anyone else ever buy a game purely based on recommendations? #ps1 #retrogaming #playstation #destructionderby #retro #psx

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Feb 24

It all makes sense now 👀

MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Feb 9

“Nyaaaaaah!”

MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Feb 6

When I was 8 we traded in a Nintendo 64 with 30+ games all in excellent condition as dad always kept the boxes on the top shelf. Traded it all in for a GameCube & Luigi’s Mansion. Noooooooooooo

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MarioPfhorG @mariopfhorg.bsky.social · Feb 6

My latest SNES game arrived today: Tetris Attack (28/11/1996)

Featuring Yoshi and having absolutely nothing to do with Tetris, this is better known as Puzzle League these days. #tetrisattack #snes #SuperNES #yoshi #SuperNintendo #retrogaming #retrogames #retrogame #retro #puzzlegame #90s

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