Patreon button  Steam curated reviews  Discord button  Facebook button  Twitter button 
3DS | PC | PS4 | PS5 | SWITCH | VITA | XB1 | XSX | All

Forums > Submission Feedback > EmP's Toughman Contest review

This thread is in response to a review for Toughman Contest on the Sega 32X. You are encouraged to view the review in a new window before reading this thread.

Add a new post within this thread...

board icon
Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: February 22, 2019 (01:03 PM)
Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums...

Ugh. This read was tough man.

I like the bit about hugging in boxing, and the bit about eating one's own tail, and the self-referential ending. Very evocative stuff.

It almost seems as if you write better from your death bed!


I don't have to prove I'm refined - that's what makes me refined!

board icon
Author: EmP (Mod)
Posted: February 22, 2019 (02:05 PM)
Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums...

ha! Thanks, dude. Welcome to Team Pun. We're going to have a hell of a 2019.


For us. For them. For you.

board icon
Author: CptRetroBlue
Posted: February 23, 2019 (12:14 AM)
Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums...

Few games that appeared on the 32X really would be given a good excuse to buy the system, sad that SEGA jumped the shark about it instead of merging it all wit h the Saturn to make less of a hassle, even when their marketing was sub par to promote systems. There are a few good titles on that system to be honest.


Not sure how to make a sig? While logged into your account, you can edit it and your other public and private information from the Settings page.

board icon
Author: EmP (Mod)
Posted: February 23, 2019 (06:33 AM)
Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums...

The plan was to release the Neptune around the same time as the Saturn. The Neptune was to be the Mega Drive as well as the CD and 32X all rolled into one machine, and let production for the 32X continue for the rest of the generation. This obviously did not happen.

It did have some good to great games on there, they're just not that easy to find. Kolibri and Blackthorne are both absolutely worth playing. Star Squadron, Metal Head and Zaxxon Motherbase are fun plays, too.


For us. For them. For you.

board icon
Author: hastypixels
Posted: February 24, 2019 (01:39 PM)
Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums...

The majority of developers - who courted the 32X at least - didn't seem to know what to do with its spotty approach to better gaming. Instead of giving them easy access to an array of sparkly new features, they get a half hearted attempt to reinvigorate the console. On paper the specs of the 32X are nice, but they fail provide what the Genesis lacks... and in the end they couldn't very well just out and out replace the thing.

That was the Saturn's job. Marketing loves a clear advantage, and as you pointed out, it's games like this that proved the 32X didn't have one. Good review, EmP, it was a pleasure to read.


Look, the only time I'm not wrong is when I'm right, so...

User Help | Contact | Ethics | Sponsor Guide | Links

eXTReMe Tracker
© 1998 - 2025 HonestGamers
None of the material contained within this site may be reproduced in any conceivable fashion without permission from the author(s) of said material. This site is not sponsored or endorsed by Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Microsoft, or any other such party. Opinions expressed on this site do not necessarily represent the opinion of site staff or sponsors. Staff and freelance reviews are typically written based on time spent with a retail review copy or review key for the game that is provided by its publisher.