32X CD

 

So you've taken your overdraft into your hands, and bought a Mega Drive, Mega-CD and 32X.  Other than a rat's nest of cables and three AC adapters that just won't fit next to each other in a standard power strip, what do you get for your money?

The sad answer is not a lot, as not even Sega produced any 32X CD games in PAL format.  Digital Pictures did make use of the technology, converting four titles to the 32X CD.  Clicking on an image will take you to that game's entry.

 

Corpse Killer 32X

A more widescreen view and slightly tidier status bars complement the overall cleaner video, though the zombies still look blocky and indistinct when up close.
 

Mega-CD version T-162055-50

 

32X CD version T-16201F-50

 

Mega-CD version T-162055-50

 

32X CD version T-16201F-50

 
Night Trap
The 32X version of Night Trap shows some effort went into the conversion, and it bears much more resemblance to the 3DO version.  There's a larger video window, a redesigned interface and that horrendously cheap S.C.A.T. team intro has been replaced by the original.
 

Mega-CD version 4903

 

32X CD version T-16202F-50

 

Mega-CD version 4903

 

32X CD version T-16202F-50

 
Slam City
Much better video and a slightly cleaner looking screen layout, but the video window remains small.
 

Mega-CD version 162035-50

 

32X CD version T-16204F-50

 

Mega-CD version 162035-50

 

32X CD version T-16204F-50

 
Supreme Warrior
The least impressive of the 32X updates.  The video window is much larger, now making full use of the screen, and the status bars have been redesigened to better use the space.  However, the video still struggles on occasion, with blurring and blocks of solid colour spoiling things.  The 32X version is also as unresponsive as the original, making it prettier but no better to play.
 

Mega-CD version 162045-50

 

32X CD version T-16203F-50

 

Mega-CD version 162045-50

 

32X CD version T-16203F-50