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    Discussion in 'General Game Discussion and Questions' started by BearsJeep, Nov 19, 2009.

    1. BearsJeep

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      #1 BearsJeep, Nov 19, 2009
      Hey All,


      I'm looking for some more games like Sonic, Mega Man, Mario, etc.. Just an old school classic 2D side scrolling adventure. Anything you recommend doesn't have to be a port, but just looking for stuff like that. Anything you can suggest would be great!

      Cheers,
       
    2. S.I.D. CrAzY

      S.I.D. CrAzY Well-Known Member

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      #2 S.I.D. CrAzY, Nov 19, 2009
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      Soosiz
      Spy Bot Chronicles

      Other games that I played, but didn't really like that much:
      Bounce On
      Sonic
      Megaman II
      Castle of Magic
       
    3. Dr.Traveler

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      #3 Dr.Traveler, Nov 19, 2009
      Since being updated, Mega Man II is actually pretty good.

      Spy bot Chronicles, Toy Bot Compilation, and the Rolando series set the bar pretty high too.
       
    4. wootbean

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      #4 wootbean, Nov 19, 2009
      side scrolling makes me think of Archibald's Adventures
       
    5. S.I.D. CrAzY

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      #5 S.I.D. CrAzY, Nov 19, 2009
      Didn't recommend Archibalds Adventures because it's more of a puzzle platformer, than a straight up side scroller.

      As a platformer though, it's one of my favorites if not my favorite.
       
    6. rlcooper

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      #6 rlcooper, Nov 19, 2009
      Rolando/ Rolando 2
      Soosiz
      Spy Bot Chronicles

      All are good.
       
    7. uSICu

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      #7 uSICu, Nov 19, 2009
      Castle of Magic and Bionic Surfer are pretty fun too.
       
    8. drelbs

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      #8 drelbs, Nov 19, 2009
      +2 these are both great.
       
    9. PointOfLight

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      #9 PointOfLight, Nov 19, 2009
      I've not quite gotten hooked on the ToyBot / SpyBot games yet, but I do really like Castle Of Magic and Bounce On (they're currently working on a 5th world for Bounce On, so you have to admire their commitment to updating). Unfortunately, it seems that the majority of side scrolling affairs on the iPhone that don't involve heavy puzzle solving have been reduced to the Zombieville USA formula of "advance to the right and shoot". Now don't get me wrong, I actually really enjoy that type of game, but I would also like some more "old fashioned" ones like Sonic and Mario that are original IPs (or at least new adventures for established IPs).
       
    10. IpodLady

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      #10 IpodLady, Nov 19, 2009
      +1 on this
       
    11. Rixx

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      #11 Rixx, Nov 19, 2009
      Gold Miner Joe is really really good
       
    12. arta

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      #12 arta, Nov 19, 2009
      Start with Soosiz, then Bounce On.
       
    13. Touchgamer3g

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      #13 Touchgamer3g, Nov 19, 2009
      +1. Gold Miner Joe is now MUCH better with the new update with d-pad controls.
       
    14. New England Gamer

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      #14 New England Gamer, Nov 19, 2009
      LOL - maybe a mod can move this thread to the right section because I actually thought a new game was released called "Side Scrolling Adventures" and thought wow cool!
       
    15. Acidbottle

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      #15 Acidbottle, Nov 19, 2009
      cant really add much to whats been mentioned since this genre is very under represented on the appstore.

      although not particularly popular i really enjoyed blade angel. had a very sega genesis feel to it and is constantly being updated :)

      edit: blade angel is currently on sale for 99c/59p - its well worth that!
       
    16. Touchgamer3g

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      #16 Touchgamer3g, Nov 19, 2009
      I thought that at first too! LOL
       
    17. New England Gamer

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      #17 New England Gamer, Nov 19, 2009
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      Yeah I am still laughing over it! Funny!

      Edit: Thanks mystery mod!
       
    18. kjmoney

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      #18 kjmoney, Nov 19, 2009
      jailbreak and get the nes emulator. there are so many classix for free
       
    19. galaxygrrl

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      #19 galaxygrrl, Nov 19, 2009
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      I loved Bounce On. So you might give it a try.

      Also Rolando 1 and 2
       
    20. nrfuller

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      #20 nrfuller, Nov 19, 2009
      Odd coincidence, because somehow just now I lost that nes emulator. I downloaded an update and when i tried to use the emulator, i was taken to a page for "Rock" and that's about it.Too bad, I enjoyed that thing.
       

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