July Jabberwocky Challenge - CANCELED

[Exhuminator]

Sarge did. I'm covered!

Okay, I updated the OP to reflect your chosen games. I would highly suggest the SNES version of PoP over the NES version though. The SNES version of PoP is the very best iteration of that game, and it's very, very challenging to beat legit.

And yes, GOOD LUCK!

list

Ninja Gaiden (NES) = Yes
Super Ghouls N Ghost (SNES) = Yes

I'd like some suggestions for a tough Genesis game that isn't a platformer or Ecco the Dolphin.

Air Diver
Desert Strike
Sword of Vermilion

I've beaten all those, they are fantastic and definitely not easy.

list

Contra: Hard Corps (JP or US) = USA version yes, JPN version no
Life Force = No (great game, but easy compared to many other NES shmups)
Ghouls 'N' Ghosts (Genesis) = Yes
Power Blazer (Famicom) = I defer
Adventure Island II/III (the first game is just too blah) = I defer
Power Blade II (don't think I've beaten it without save states) = I defer
Hagane (SNES) = Yes
Battletoads in Battlemaniacs = No
The 7th Saga = Yes
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There are many different versions of Bonk's Adventure. I always found the original TG16 iteration to be challenging. Not XTREME, just challenging.

[Sarge]

I snuck in Castlevania: The Adventure, Ex.

[Exhuminator]

Also, participants, please keep track of games you listed which judges deferred on.
If two judges defer on any of your given games, then Ack makes the final call.
Participants definitely have to help us judges keep track of which games we've judged for you.
Thanks!

I snuck in Castlevania: The Adventure, Ex.

YES

[Exhuminator]

Here are some I'm considering for myself.
Sarge, Dsh, and Ack, please weigh in...

Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis)
Landstalker (Genesis)
Super Mario Bros. 2 Japan (this version)
Jewel Master (Genesis)
God Hand (Normal Difficulty) (PS2)
ActRaiser 2 (SNES)
Rendering Ranger (SNES)

[Jmustang1968]

Need Ack to chime in on Robo v Terminator

[Exhuminator]

Need Ack to chime in on Robo v Terminator

I forgot you'd mentioned interest in difficult yet short RPGs/SRPGs. Here's a few to consider:

The encounter rate drove me nuts in this one.


Very fun roguelike, but the RNG can be a beast.
Has an English fan translation.


Very luck based, but is possible to beat quickly if the RNG god smiles upon you.


Excellent short SRPG that can be difficult based on what type of mechs you build.


This only took me about 15 hours to beat, but was absolutely challenging.
Has an English fan translation.

[Jmustang1968]

Thanks for recommendations. I do believe I have a Fatal Labrynth copy. Could also be intrigued with actraiser 2.

I can't do original gameboy games. Brandish 2, I can't do the spinning room mechanic.

[Sarge]

Here are some I'm considering for myself.
Sarge, Dsh, and Ack, please weigh in...

Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis) - defer
Landstalker (Genesis) - yes
Super Mario Bros. 2 Japan (this version) - yes
Jewel Master (Genesis) - defer
God Hand (Normal Difficulty) (PS2) - defer (probably yes)
ActRaiser 2 (SNES) - yes
Rendering Ranger (SNES) - yes

[Jmustang1968]

Ooh saw mentioned Desert Strike above. I love the Strike games, but have never beaten one. Battletech on the Genesis would probably qualify too, that one is tough.

[Sarge]

list

Ninja Gaiden (NES) = yeppers
Super Ghouls 'N' Ghosts (SNES) = yup