No “empty turns” here. New user who wants access to the forum? Wukong’s dialogue and narration tend to stand out among other offerings, and perhaps one can attribute this to a modern hand in the translation, but it’s truly a welcome thing. bsa.src = 'https://s3.buysellads.com/ac/bsa.js'; Going through a fact sheet of how Legend of Wukong plays shouldn’t be necessary, as the game plays similar to a lot of turn-based RPGs of the era. var bsa = document.createElement('script'); The game's story and characters are loosely based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West . A lighthearted role-playing adventure game for the Sega Genesis, Mega Drive and all compatible video game systems, Legend of Wukong is the second new game to be released for these machines in the United States since 1998. ), they thankfully don’t reach Vay proportions of “step and fight” tedium. The bottom line, after ripping off all the pretty “another game for my Genesis” trappings, is that Legend of Wukong is a solid, polished entry into the console’s RPG stable. There are currently no topics for this game. Console Generation Exclusive: Sega Genesis, Inspiration: Book - Xi You Ji / Journey to the West. About the battles: while frequent (what random battles aren’t? Towns and dungeons are colorful and detailed, and Gamtec has added little touches, such as the cut scenes and little animated faces during battle. You my lord, are a poet and a scholar. The battles, though a bit too frequent for my tastes, are smooth and fair. Magic is diverse and powerful, if lacking a bit in animation. Secondly, stumbling around a Chinese-language ROM doesn't strike me as equivalent to a demo. There’s also a quick travel option – two of them, actually – which is vital, as no two towns sell the same equipment. Some of the challenge is also fun to take on, although the game gets easier and easier all the way through. I detected a certain style of music akin to earlier Genesis releases, with a bit more bass and the use of some effects that were missing in later games. Super Fighter Team has done a great job with the translation and major bug fixes and improvements. There’s lots of exploration and upgrading of equipment – everything you’d expect. The soundtrack fits nicely into all of this, with some memorable themes that stick around long enough to be learned but not long enough to become repetitive (as all good themes should). Returning to the Phantasy Star comparison, I was instantly reminded of the dungeon structures of Phantasy Star 2 when I played Wukong. Battles are viewed from the side, and you plan your attacks for each character and watch events unfold. « Reply #3 on: January 16, 2019, 11:30:41 am » So weird I had it working on gens on android, I tried the pc version of gens and same errors what in tarnations Why not, SFT? As we detailed in our preview last October, Legend of Wukong is a turn-based affair that’s finally seeing the light of day outside Taiwan. The interaction between the three heroes, the variety of enemies and environments, and the amusing dialogue make for a great way to spend a few afternoons. Legend of Wukong is a Chinese-made role-playing game in Japanese style. There is no trivia on file for this game. There’s also the option to simply let the combatants duke it out, with the player deciding when to change tactics. The narration, gameplay, design – all of this is done in particularly polished fashion, with a subtle aesthetic charm that grows more with each play. All rights reserved. })(); Genre: RPG Developer: Gametec Publisher: Super Fighter Team Players: 1 Released: 2008. I can think of few ways to better spend a holiday than playing a great Genesis RPG, and this is one that’s new to everyone outside of southeast Asia. Should the player assign the characters to attack a specific foe that’s dispatched before their turn, the attack will simply be directed towards another enemy. Along the way he enlists the help of the womanizing Pigsy, a man cursed with the body of a beast, and the vengeful Wujing, who seeks to rid the world of the demons that killed her mother. bsa.async = true; http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showpos...3&postcount=89, If this is your first visit, be sure to Pigsy and Wujing catch up in levels quickly, and there will be more than enough gold in the coffers to equip them with the best equipment as soon as they join. A lighthearted role-playing adventure game for the Sega Genesis, Mega Drive and all compatible video game systems, Legend of Wukong is the second new game to be released for these machines in the United States since 1998. There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. Wandering around aimlessly can take its toll though, and players who aren’t careful can soon find themselves desperate for the exit, with no healing items and more than one fainted hero. The dialogue is filled with witty and humorous instances that will keep gamers chuckling from beginning to end. Don't split hairs on the price unless you're trying to be a douche, Zebbe. Initially, I was a bit wary of the presentation, as the public screen shots suggested the game would be perhaps a bit too old school in the graphics department. There is, however, a bit of grinding to be done at the beginning, and players shouldn’t go anywhere near the first cave until they’re at least level seventeen. If I have any complaints, it’s that the enemies could have used some more animation… that and the creepy dude with the glasses who shows up in all the towns! Two things on a personal note: first, I would sticky this but I'm apparently no longer a mod, and secondly I'm not sure if I'm on board for preordering. Don’t miss out on a stellar sophomore effort, and help Wukong find his way home. Don't I need an SFT demo since they've done all this stuff to it? (0 members and 1 guests). The interaction between the three heroes, the variety of enemies and environments, and the amusing dialogue make for a great way to spend a few afternoons. There is some funny dialogue and the cutscenes are nice. bsa.type = 'text/javascript'; While Legend of Wukong doesn’t boast a ton of parallax scrolling or cool lighting effects, there isn’t really anything to complain about. After the nosy Wukong tampers with his scientist neighbor’s time machine, the boy is sent back into feudal China, where the monsters intercept the machine before Dr. Tang’s Automated Robotic System Extractor (ARSE) can go back in time and retrieve it. Best of all, Legend of Wukong will play perfectly on any and all PAL and NTSC Sega Genesis and Megadrive systems, including the Nomad, 32X, X'Eye, … This isn’t a big deal really, as other RPGs like the Phantasy Star series shared the trait of assigning particular products to certain stores. Each of the three characters is adept at using it, and all level up quickly enough to provide players with a decent store of spells in a short amount of time. (function(){ Only one or two places sell it, so if one doesn’t take the time to write it down somewhere, expect to do some shopping. Personally, I love the distinctive sound of those first generation Genesis titles, and the music in Wukong was refreshing. For those who are looking for something new to pop into their Genesis consoles this holiday season, it looks like Christmas is arriving early this year. Heck, those game made players travel to different planets to buy their wares! check out the. Blue Flame Labs. Legend of Wukong (Universal / 2008) And once again, this is another Taiwan-only RPG by Super Fighter Team, extensively reprogrammed for all versions of the Genesis/Megadrive like its predecessor, Beggar Prince. Two years after the successful release of Beggar Prince, Super Fighter Team has returned with another RPG for eager Genesis fans. Difficulty curve is extremely broken, there is NO variety in environments and the story repeats itself all the time. The bottom line, after ripping off all the pretty “another game for my Genesis” trappings, is that Legend of Wukong is a solid, polished entry into the console’s RPG stable. Fortunately, the rest of the adventure is pretty steady once that hurdle has been passed. Of death. Much like that 16-bit classic, your treks are rewarded with many a treasure chest, making wrong turns sting less than they normally would. The oldest, largest and most accurate video game database covering over 280 platforms from 1950 to date! Sooo overrated! Looking for some more stealth grass? The impact this has on the game cannot be measured, as a lot of the storylines from the 16-bit era were quite dry. MobyGames™ Copyright © 1999-2020 And this time, there were no issues with the first print run. ← Stories from the Book of Genesis Vol. Terms of Use. What contributes to the difficulty more than the random battles is the dungeon design. Personally I'm more pumped about Pier Solar than this, although SuperFighter could help that out by releasing a damn demo. As for getting the original ROM, that wouldn't be the same thing, because SFTs localization is "localized, debugged, heavily reprogrammed, enhanced and otherwise prepared for official worldwide release", right? Privacy Policy. There is nothing original about it and the audiovisuals are below average. PM. 25, Interview: Mike Berlyn (Creator of Bubsy Series), Interview: Tom Kalinske (Former CEO of Sega of America). Every areas has its own overworld theme, and the variety in the score is on par with the changing visuals, always presenting something new to look forward to. That by no means suggests that the rest of Legend of Wukong trails along.

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