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16-bit Cityscapes

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JustAnotherOtaku

Member
This is probably a bit odd for a thread, but I've always loved cityscapes from mainly 16-bit (also 8-bit) games and would love to see as many of them posted in the one place as possible. The best example I can think of is Streets of Rage

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And another random example in Skitchin'

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I know there are a load more out there too, so hoping people can post any and all that they remember :) Title screen, cut scene, in-game - everything counts!
 
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Nocturnowl

Member
It's kind of small but I've always dug Casino Night's glitzy city backdrop.

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Actually while i'm on the series, Stardust Speedway has a similar sort of background, well except a lot messier looking.

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Dr Dogg

Member
Well the Ultraman games pretty much half the time had a cityscape backdrop.

(Sorry about the small pics best I could find that weren't all the same skyline.)

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Plus the vast majority of JRPG had some very interesting world maps way back when.
 
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Fjordson

Member
I'm not sure these count as 16-bit, but they look great:

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Does anyone know what games these are from? I got them from GAF and I've tried to search for the original thread on here but haven't been able to track it down. I think it was like forgotten Japanese RPG's or something like that.
 
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tiggerkiddo

Member
Casino Night Zone is the best.

I didn't like the game but the backgrounds of the Special Zone in Sonic CD with a city were a sight to behold.
 
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Midnight Bliss

Member
16-bit cityscapes are what dreams are made of. Also wooded and naturey backgrounds do wonders too. I dream of those worlds beyond the picture.
 
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StoppedInTracks

Member
Fjordson said:
I'm not sure these count as 16-bit, but they look great:

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Does anyone know what games these are from? I got them from GAF and I've tried to search for the original thread on here but haven't been able to track it down. I think it was like forgotten Japanese RPG's or something like that.
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Second one looks like Flashback, no?
 
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cacildo

Member
Can somebody recommend me some Snatcher-type games?

When i say "Snatcher-type" im not talking about gameplay exactly. Its a mix of setting and gameplay style (but not exact gameplay mechanics)

Stuff like Shadowrun on the snes or even Flashback (but since i know these two they dont qualify)
 
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Red Chocobo

Banned
D/Generation was a great Amiga/DOS game set in a tall, fututistic building. You could sometimes see the city when you went to the roof.

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Peff

Member
Fjordson said:
I'm not sure these count as 16-bit, but they look great:

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Does anyone know what games these are from? I got them from GAF and I've tried to search for the original thread on here but haven't been able to track it down. I think it was like forgotten Japanese RPG's or something like that.
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Second one is from Cyber City Oedo 808 for the PC engine.
 
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Celine

Member
cacildo said:
Can somebody recommend me some Snatcher-type games?

When i say "Snatcher-type" im not talking about gameplay exactly. Its a mix of setting and gameplay style (but not exact gameplay mechanics)

Stuff like Shadowrun on the snes or even Flashback (but since i know these two they dont qualify)
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Try check Policenauts (PS1,SAT,3DO), Rise of the dragon (PC, Mega CD), Beneath a steel sky (PC,Amiga), Blade Runner (PC), Anachronox (PC).
 
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Shion

Member
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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The Revenge of Shinobi
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Streets of Rage 2
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Pulseman
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cacildo said:
Can somebody recommend me some Snatcher-type games?

When i say "Snatcher-type" im not talking about gameplay exactly. Its a mix of setting and gameplay style (but not exact gameplay mechanics)

Stuff like Shadowrun on the snes or even Flashback (but since i know these two they dont qualify)
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Beneath a Steel Sky, Gemini Rue.
 
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Dunan

Member
As a lover of cities, these screens are pure bliss.

I always wondered what was going on with the city of Thor in Tales of Phantasia:

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You enter from above into what seems to be an long-abandoned ancient ruin, but then from inside you can see what looks like a lively, vibrant city full of life... which you don't actually visit. What was the deal here?
 
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ShaneB

Member
Topic says 16-bit, but you also mention 8-bit, so I can't believe I'm the first one to post this classic from Punch-Out. Great topic btw, love these photos! I'm definitely more a wilderness kind of guy though :p

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Dr Dogg

Member
Farrow said:
Two Crude Dudes.

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I used to love this game. Was sat in the local arcade for years. I payed an arm and a leg for the Japanese MegaDrive version (Crude Buster) after realising all you had to do was file down the cart socket and hey presto.
 
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