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The PC Engine / TurboGrafx and PC-FX Anthology Gunhed Edition
The PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 & PC-FX Anthology – Gunhed Deluxe Edition is the ultimate reference book on the NEC console family – 400+ pages packed with history, hardware deep-dives and reviews of over 900 games.
- 400+ pages hardcover, premium production quality
- 900+ games reviewed (HuCard, CD-ROM², SuperGrafx, PC-FX, Laser Active & more)
- Dedicated chapters on history, hardware and software
- By Geeks Line Publishing – Language: English
- ISBN: 978-2-380170-21-4
PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 & PC-FX Anthology – Gunhed Deluxe Edition
The PC Engine family shaped gaming history like few other platforms – and this book gives it the respect it deserves. With over 400 pages, the Gunhed Deluxe Edition by Geeks Line Publishing is arguably the most comprehensive English-language reference on the NEC/Hudson Soft era ever published.
What's inside?History Chapter
In the mid-1980s, Hudson Soft and NEC joined forces to challenge the mighty NES/Famicom. The result: the PC Engine – known as the TurboGrafx-16 in North America. This chapter traces that fascinating origin story in detail, from the earliest concepts through to the Japanese launch, its American alter ego, and the later PC-FX successor.
Hardware Chapter
The PC Engine was ahead of its time: cutting-edge graphics, smooth animations, and a CD-ROM drive that pioneered a new era of gaming. This chapter covers the entire hardware family – from the original PC Engine and SuperGrafx to CD-ROM², PC-FX and the Laser Active.
Software Chapter
The centrepiece: every Japanese and North American game on HuCard, TurboChip, CD-ROM², Super CD-ROM², Arcade Card, TurboGrafx-CD, Super CD, SuperGrafx, CD Games Express, PC-FX and Laser Active is listed and reviewed. Over 900 titles get their moment in the spotlight.
Bonus Content (exclusive to the Gunhed Deluxe Edition)
Compared to the Classic Edition, this version includes additional chapters covering console variants, unreleased games, homebrew titles and the extensive Collector's Corner section. Also included: NEC & Hudson Soft Playing «Games» With The Media and the PC Engine Galaxy chapter.
Book Details at a Glance
| Publisher | Geeks Line Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 400+ |
| Format | Hardcover, thread sewn, 2mm board, head & tail bands |
| Dimensions | 216 x 267 mm (8.50 x 10.5 in) |
| 4-colour on 135 gsm gloss coated paper | |
| Slipcase | 4-colour print, mat lamination, silver stamping, shrink wrapped |
| ISBN | 978-2-380170-21-4 |
Pros & Cons – know what you're getting
Pros: Stunning production quality, unrivalled game coverage across all formats, exclusive content vs. the Classic Edition, unparalleled depth for PC Engine fans.
Cons: English only – no German edition available. The translation from French is occasionally rough in places, though this rarely impacts enjoyment for experienced retro gaming enthusiasts.
Content: Platforms covered & game examples
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HuCard / TurboChip (selection)- R-Type
- Bonk's Adventure / PC Genjin
- Dungeon Explorer
- Alien Crush
- Devil's Crush
- Blazing Lazers / Gunhed
- Super Star Soldier
- Soldier Blade
- Air Zonk / PC Denjin
- Parasol Stars
- Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
- Ninja Spirit
- Legendary Axe
- Splatterhouse
- China Warrior
- Fantasy Zone
- Dragon Spirit
- Vigilante
- Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
- Victory Run
- Side Arms
- Aero Blasters
- Bravoman
- Dragon's Curse / Wonder Boy III
- Bomberman '93
- Bomberman '94
- Street Fighter II' Champion Edition
- Gradius
- Parodius Da!
- Galaga '90
- Pac-Land
- Raiden
- Sinistron
- Turrican
- Impossamole
- Legend of Hero Tonma
- Dead Moon
- New Adventure Island
- Night Creatures
- Samurai Ghost
- Shockman
- Magical Chase
- Psychosis / Paranoia
- Ghouls 'n Ghosts (SuperGrafx)
- 1941: Counter Attack
- Battle Ace
- Daimakaimura
- Aldynes
- Ys I & II
- Ys III: Wanderers from Ys
- Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys
- Gate of Thunder
- Lords of Thunder
- Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (Akumajou Dracula X)
- Sapphire
- Spriggan
- Spriggan Mark 2
- Tengai Makyou: Ziria
- Tengai Makyou II: Manjimaru
- Populous
- Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
- Loom
- Monster Lair
- Final Zone II
- Bonk's Adventure (CD)
- Ninja Gaiden (CD)
- Ranma 1/2
- Galaxy Fraulein Yuna
- Emerald Dragon
- Cosmic Fantasy 2
- Cosmic Fantasy 3
- Valis II
- Valis III
- Valis IV
- Dynastic Hero
- Nexzr
- Rayxanber II
- Rayxanber III
- Image Fight II
- Renny Blades
- Fray
- Ys Book I & II
- Bonk's Adventure (TG-CD)
- Sherlock Holmes
- Valis II
- Cosmic Fantasy 2
- Vasteel
- Exile
- Battle Heat!
- Sotsugyou II: Neo Generation FX
- Team Innocent: The Point of No Return
- Zeroigar
- Chip-chan Kick!
- Anime Freak FX Vol. 1–6
- Doukyuusei 2 FX
- GS Mikami
- Zenki FX: Vajra Fight
- Duel Sisters
- Wakusei Woodstock: Fancy Feat. Brownie
- Pia Carrot e Youkoso!! FX
- Der Langrisser FX
- Boundary Gate: Daughter of Kingdom
- First Kiss Story
- Farland Story FX
- Pyramid Patrol
- Triad Stone
- Goku: Nakama wa Oretachi
- Implode
- Reflectron
- Insanity
- Pyramids of Ra
- Hu-Go! Demos
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