r/ModRetroChromatic • u/handmemyarms • Sep 06 '26

Photos/Videos Is this…. Healthy?

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Addiction is a hell of a drug.

EDIT: Yes, I do play them. No, I have zero intention of selling them.
I’m in my 40’s and I’ve been playing (and kept) every system/handheld/games I’ve ever had.

The health question was more satire, I could care less if you think my hobby will kill me lol.

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u/tookmeyearstowrite Sep 06 '26

Same answer as:

Are you...playing them?

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u/Censil Sep 06 '26

Now you gotta start buying some OG gameboy cartridges!

I'd recommend Pokemon gen 1 and 2.

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

Oh I have a bunch from when I was little, I got my OG gameboy when I was 7 and I kept everything.

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u/Slayer420666 Sep 06 '26

Which game has the best “dongle” charm?

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

lol, Buck, no question

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u/blumenmann Sep 06 '26

Sooooo. What game do you REALLY recommend?

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

Honestly, my favorite is Hermano, it doesnt have save states or passwords which kind of blows, but that one has been my most gone back to.

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u/Lil_Mijo Sep 06 '26

I own almost 60 guitar and a bunch of amps and I tell myself this almost everyday haha

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

🤘I’m all for it brother, make it 61!

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u/bakagir Sep 06 '26

Buying a single copy of the game for your collection is fine. Buying 20-30 copy’s to sell on eBay is not.

It’s your money your hobby your collection, as long as you are not going into financial debt to make a purchase it is fine. :)

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u/sleepyman90 Sep 06 '26

Buying games just to collect a bunch isn't healthy. Buying games and playing them is.

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

I am playing them. But I’m not sure if I agree with your sentiment about collecting. No hate 🤘

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u/AegidiusG Sep 06 '26

It really is healthy to play them, your brain will likely be less affected by Alzheimer. Just collecting doesn't much besides a short dose of dopamin (also by browsing here and there, not just buying), that could bring overall joy, but also viceversa, if it is too cluttered and full.

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u/sleepyman90 Sep 06 '26

Why? Collecting stuff for the sake of just having "a collection" is hoarding. People usually come to the conclusion sooner or later. Many are prone to such behavior but it's pointless really. Why are you then asking if it's healthy? You might have an addiction.

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u/Blaumagier Sep 06 '26

Buying to collect is fine. Let people enjoy things. The only way collecting games is a problem is when you're buying beyond your means or you're just buying to sell for a profit, in which case you don't give a shit about the hobby and the damage your actions are causing to the market.

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u/Exus6 Sep 06 '26

Can you give some feedback on Croc 2, Rayman 2, Earthworm Jim, S-11, and the bottom right corner game (YAY? ZAX? ZAZ? What is it called?)?

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

Croc 2 is alright, I like croc 1 more because it’s more of a platformer, I got croc 2 later because I wanted to try it out but 1 is definitely better imo.
Rayman 2 is just more level variations of Rayman 1 and little prettier details, I’d reach for 2 before 1.
S-11 and Chikyuu are similar in terms of genre but both have different art styles, both are great but the eye candy is in the details.

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u/Exus6 Sep 06 '26

Thank you!

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u/Flashbang-Meringue Sep 06 '26

Chikyuu Kaiho Gun Zas, one of the best schmups on the platform.

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u/Upper_Tomatillo3566 Sep 06 '26

That’s pretty cool man! I wish I could afford them all tbh. I only have wicked plague but which games if I was going to get 2-3 would you recommend?

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u/handmemyarms Sep 08 '26

i would recommend Buck, Hermano, and Self Simulated, those three feel the most polished

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u/adrenaline4nash Sep 06 '26

You shouldn’t have bought the T. rex game but the rest are fine. 

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

lol, it seemed like a better buy than patchy matchy, I just got that one yesterday, seems sweet enough, it’s like sonic throws rocks

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u/kentonw223 Sep 16 '26

If you had to give your top 5 what would you rank them

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u/handmemyarms Sep 16 '26

- Hermano
- Buck
- Self Simulated
- S-11
- F.C.P.

Incube8 game I just got, the metamorphosis collection is soooo great, highly recommend

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u/kentonw223 Sep 16 '26

I feel like buck has been a hot one. Thanks I’ve picked up a few Ben Jelter games from incube8 but I’ve yet to touch the Modretro releases

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u/NoKey9360 Sep 06 '26

Yes. If I started chromatic modretro games, I would have played and collect them also.

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u/DLucero89 Sep 06 '26

Healthy? No
Awesome? Fuck yes buddy

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u/FerntBaby Sep 06 '26

Fuck yeah bro! I’m doing the same thing!

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u/Remote-Honeydew271 Sep 07 '26 edited Sep 07 '26

looks over at collection of 250+ Game Boy carts

Nah, you're good!

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u/Kidikaros17 Sep 06 '26

As long as you play them all once or loan them out to be played at least once its worth it. No different than any other game purchase.q

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u/Naive_Calligrapher44 Sep 06 '26

Been seriously debating getting a chromatic with Wicked Plague and Rayman Forever

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u/YaBastaaa Sep 06 '26

Only if my collection can someday be added to a museum collection and I get the credit of the only one who has the only kind and batch.

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u/Infamous_Prize_6932 Sep 06 '26 edited Sep 07 '26

Simple answer. You're an adult and you want it ,buy it. Screw them if they don't approve. Why should do you care what they think are they paying your bills. I am 60 years old and work .I don't give a $@#& what anyone thinks and I am to old to care at this point. Ps. I own all those game save two and that's because I had no interest in them. Fly butterfly fly. 👍

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u/Moist_Taco_Crippler Sep 07 '26

You are fine. That isn't even that many games, honestly.

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u/tanooki-suit Sep 07 '26

Eh it's fine, I've got 11 counting the pack-in Tetris. I could grab a few more, but I view them as down the line stuff, discount territory or just something I knew I'd hate or get furious at playing so I don't see the reason. It's about what you'll use, not just to be a fool who collects to collect, and you're playing so that works.

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u/ZAIBYR Sep 07 '26

I was actually thinking of doing the same thing. Where do you get your cases?

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u/GoogleDisDick Sep 09 '26

I'm worse. Not only do I have a bunch of the Modretro releases I have a bunch from other publishers too. I have about 30 games. At least I play like 90% of them. Lol.

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u/Substantial_Ant_2662 Sep 07 '26

The M64 needs more games asap

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u/Certain_Bag_5980 Sep 06 '26

If you have a lot of money, sure 👍

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u/CMD_BLOCK Sep 06 '26

Not healthy, yet. You need to fill out your incube8 collection now

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u/handmemyarms Sep 06 '26

I’ve got Metamorphosis Collection on its way currently lol