Is the Sega Saturn overrated?

[flex wood]

Yes the saturn is completely over rated unless you like shumps, amazing 2d fighters,unique rpg's and the plethora of other titles I haven't mentioned....

Nights into dreams is worth entry price alone.

Did I do the the blue right????

[Flake]

I think it's also worth mentioning that the Saturn version of Megaman 8 is superior to the PSX version and all the subsequent re-releases. So go buy a Saturn, kids. Okay?

[saturnfan]

I didn't read all 16 pages, but it is worth noting that unless you plan on importing, the Saturn might have limited appeal to most people. The US version has some great hidden gems, RPGs, and arcade ports, but the imports is where it's at. Tons of fighters, shumps and puzzle games!

[mjmjr25]

^Thats it? A guy who has a website devoted to the intricacies and benefits of the different SAT controllers. I have been waiting for your retort

[Breetai]

Yes the saturn is completely over rated unless you like shumps, amazing 2d fighters,unique rpg's and the plethora of other titles I haven't mentioned....

Nights into dreams is worth entry price alone.

Did I do the the blue right????

"the the"?

[equalsign]

I didn't read all 16 pages, but it is worth noting that unless you plan on importing, the Saturn might have limited appeal to most people. The US version has some great hidden gems, RPGs, and arcade ports, but the imports is where it's at. Tons of fighters, shumps and puzzle games!

Sounds right to me.

[saturnfan]

^Thats it? A guy who has a website devoted to the intricacies and benefits of the different SAT controllers. I have been waiting for your retort

Hey I'm just being honest haha. To truly experience your Saturn you need divulge into imports. If one feels that importing will be too much a hassle, too expensive, or just not interesting your choices in games will diminish.

However, as an advocate for the Saturn, I will certainly contend that everyone should buy one, even if they plan on only doing the US route. There are only a few RPGs (when compared to ps1), but are all solid for most part, Dragon Force being a personal favorite. Quirky/unique games are also a major selling point. Who could go wrong with Mr. Bones? Not me!

[flex wood]

Yes the saturn is completely over rated unless you like shumps, amazing 2d fighters,unique rpg's and the plethora of other titles I haven't mentioned....

Nights into dreams is worth entry price alone.

Did I do the the blue right????

"the the"?

Opps I just palmed my face. It's quoted so editing won't help. Meh.

Why the North Stars girl? We sent them to Dallas because when you hear about a sport played on ice Texas is the first thing you think of right?

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Another thought.

I'm not sure about the Japanese side of things but at least from the huge amount of games I've played in the US library the Saturn seems to be a bit tame. That's not to say Sega didn't put out new and interesting IP, it just doesn't have as many of the Eccos, Jet Grind Radios, and other off the wall games that Sega had on the Genesis and Dreamcast.

[BoringSupreez]

Another thought.

I'm not sure about the Japanese side of things but at least from the huge amount of games I've played in the US library the Saturn seems to be a bit tame. That's not to say Sega didn't put out new and interesting IP, it just doesn't have as many of the Eccos, Jet Grind Radios, and other off the wall games that Sega had on the Genesis and Dreamcast.

If you look at the regional sales figures for all the Sega consoles, you'll notice that the Saturn's sales were the most lopsided in favor of Japan of any of their systems, while it was the exact opposite with the Dreamcast. That's why Dreamcast and Genesis, from a non-importing American's point of view, have much better libraries than the Saturn. They had to cater to a more Western market.