Like I said, I can see the value from a collector's perspective, but have not heard much about "must play" games that were unique to the system (i.e. not "great for Saturn games" but "great period.") The only game that I've heard talked about at length is Nights into Dreams.
I just found this list of "Saturn games that matter today" or something like that. Some pretty interesting looking games on this list, though I've never been big into shmups, JRPGs, or beat'em ups (which rules out most of the 90s console games!). That said, the Shining Force series sounds interesting with the turn-based strategy component, but I have to admit the graphics style and focus on children turns me off. Panzer Dragoon Saga looks like a must-play for sure.
Am I to understand that you need a mod chip to play backup copies on a Saturn?
Like I said, I can see the value from a collector's perspective, but have not heard much about "must play" games that were unique to the system (i.e. not "great for Saturn games" but "great period.") The only game that I've heard talked about at length is Nights into Dreams.
I just found this list of "Saturn games that matter today" or something like that. Some pretty interesting looking games on this list, though I've never been big into shmups, JRPGs, or beat'em ups (which rules out most of the 90s console games!). That said, the Shining Force series sounds interesting with the turn-based strategy component, but I have to admit the graphics style and focus on children turns me off. Panzer Dragoon Saga looks like a must-play for sure.
Am I to understand that you need a mod chip to play backup copies on a Saturn?
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