My pick this weekend is [DKC Mania](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ArahYpIS7s), a ROM-hack of the first Donkey Kong Country for the SNES.

It's meant as something of a "remix" of the original game, but most of the time it's more like something completely new, with new level layouts along with changes to palettes and some enemy behaviours, which give everything a fresh coat of paint. The difficulty-curve is natural and professional, too, and it has the nice quality-of-life change of giving you infinite lives and not kicking you back to the map-screen if you die, so as not to break up the flow of the game. If you want more DKC, this is the hack for you.

I've actually played DKC Mania before, so I already know it's good - I just felt like revisiting it on a whim this week. :smile:


Also, during the week, I tried out the [FUR Squadron Phoenix Demo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3186310/FUR_Squadron_Phoenix_Demo/), which is the sequel to [one of my favourite indie games](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2269980/FUR_Squadron/). I'm happy to report that it plays wonderfully, and improves upon the original in exactly the ways that I'd hoped for. I can't wait for the full release! :grin:

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Madden NFL 2003 (2002 EA Sports) - Nintendo Gamecube - Sports (Football)

HAPPY-DANCE! :grin:

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Gran Turisno 4 Spec II (2024 TheAdmiester) - Sony PlayStation 2 - Sports (Racing)

Ooh, that looks cool! What else does this mod do/add?

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Sid Meier's Civilization (1994 KOEI) - Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Strategy

The SNES version of Civilization has become a bit of a fixture in your game-lists, lately! I assume that it's a good port, then? :smile:

Quoting: StoneColdSpiderNow for my bad joke of the week……
Q: What is the scariest plant in the rain forest???……..
A: Bam-BOO!…..
[*ba dum.... tssssh…...*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRs0OqV4uSc)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :grin: I love it!

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078450/Warhammer_40000_Speed_Freeks/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078450/Warhammer_40000_Speed_Freeks/)
Free to Play High-Octane Vehicular PvP Combat game. Has 2 gammodes (+1 special on weekend):
8 player teams delivering a spawned bomb to enemy stompa, while protecting theirs and capture the point with moving target.
Super fun game and full of action. Something different to all those shooter games also. Controls well. Looks good, Runs good. Sometimes on first launch you get EAC kicked out message, but requeue fixes it. Devs are aware of that problem. It sadly requires thirdparty PLAION account though. But lots of fun overall.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvl2PXw_rqE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvl2PXw_rqE)

WRC Generations
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1953520/WRC_Generations__The_FIA_WRC_Official_Game/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1953520/WRC_Generations__The_FIA_WRC_Official_Game/)
Doing daily online events every day allmost.

Road to Vostok Public demo v2
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1963610/Road_to_Vostok/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1963610/Road_to_Vostok/)
Godot engine game thats developed by one person. Basically singleplayer Tarkov + STALKER. Its still basically a tech build, but core gameplay loop looks really solid. Enemy AI is pretty good also.

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My pick this weekend is [DKC Mania](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ArahYpIS7s), a ROM-hack of the first Donkey Kong Country for the SNES.

It's meant as something of a "remix" of the original game, but most of the time it's more like something completely new, with new level layouts along with changes to palettes and some enemy behaviours, which give everything a fresh coat of paint. The difficulty-curve is natural and professional, too, and it has the nice quality-of-life change of giving you infinite lives and not kicking you back to the map-screen if you die, so as not to break up the flow of the game. If you want more DKC, this is the hack for you.

It better include the [DK C-Rap!.......](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWSgsbWiX_g)

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Also, during the week, I tried out the [FUR Squadron Phoenix Demo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3186310/FUR_Squadron_Phoenix_Demo/), which is the sequel to [one of my favourite indie games](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2269980/FUR_Squadron/). I'm happy to report that it plays wonderfully, and improves upon the original in exactly the ways that I'd hoped for. I can't wait for the full release! :grin:

Damn furries.......

Quoting: PenglingHAPPY-DANCE! :grin:

Hes doing the happy dance while the guy behind him is crying.......

Quoting: PenglingOoh, that looks cool! What else does this mod do/add?

To many things to mention here..... Ill [leave this link to the website](https://www.theadmiester.co.uk/specii/) that explains what it adds/fixes.......

Quoting: PenglingThe SNES version of Civilization has become a bit of a fixture in your game-lists, lately! I assume that it's a good port, then? :smile:

Its a very good port and is way better than it has any right to be........
They really put in a lot of time and effort when making it.......

Quoting: PenglingHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :grin: I love it!

How did I know you would love this one........

GOD DAMMIT PENGLING!.......
Dont think I did not notice the lack of screenshots from you this week....... Got sick of hearing "GOD DAMMIT PENGLING!!"???............

Quoting: StoneColdSpiderIt better include the [DK C-Rap!.......](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWSgsbWiX_g)

Thankfully not. :tongue:

Quoting: StoneColdSpiderHes doing the happy dance while the guy behind him is crying.......

I never noticed the crying guy - that's hilarious! :grin: :tongue:

Quoting: StoneColdSpiderTo many things to mention here..... Ill [leave this link to the website](https://www.theadmiester.co.uk/specii/) that explains what it adds/fixes.......

Lots of nice additions, there!

Quoting: StoneColdSpiderIts a very good port and is way better than it has any right to be........
They really put in a lot of time and effort when making it.......

It's funny how there seems to be no middle-ground when it comes to PC-to-console conversions of that era - they're either really good or really bad. I'm glad to hear that this one's good. :smile:

Quoting: StoneColdSpiderHow did I know you would love this one........

It's exactly my sort of silly humour. :grin:

Quoting: StoneColdSpiderGOD DAMMIT PENGLING!.......
Dont think I did not notice the lack of screenshots from you this week....... Got sick of hearing "GOD DAMMIT PENGLING!!"???............

Nah, that always makes me laugh. :tongue: It's just a lot of extra work that drastically increases the amount of time it takes for me to compose my weekly post!

I love Madden NFL 2003. I used to create a player and do my own career mode changing teams to whoever signed him. Then when he retired I would hire him as a head coach and play the game CPU vs CPU and only call the plays. As someone working full-time while pursuing a PhD, I struggled to find time to complete my thesis. I turned to [academized.com/phd-thesis-writers](https://academized.com/phd-thesis-writers) for help, and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. The writer helped me clarify my ideas, organize my research, and polish my thesis to a professional standard. It was delivered on time and exceeded my expectations. If you’re working on a thesis and need assistance, I highly recommend their services.

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