I saw the mobile game "Saint Seiya: Rebirth" on the shelves. The picture quality is indeed high-definition, and it is also officially authorized, which makes me full of emotions. But to be honest, as an old player from the GBA era, the first thing I thought of was the days when I played "Saint Seiya" on a handheld console. I still remember when I was a child, I was hiding under the quilt, using a magnifying glass to look at the screen, and my hands were cramping while I was still playing the Golden Zodiac. The emulators on mobile phones are so good now. I recommend a few to veterans who like Saint Seiya.
First of all, I highly recommend My Boy! This GBA emulator perfectly restores the pixel style of "Saint Seiya: The Golden Legend: The Final Chapter". Even though it's a Japanese version, it still plays like that, and even the sound of cassette reading is simulated. Install it directly on your mobile phone and save it instantly, so you no longer have to worry about failing to beat Sagittarius Aiolos. Youth is back!
If you like more exciting action games, PPSSPP simulator must be arranged. Both "Saint Seiya Omega: Ultimate Universe" and "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary" on the PSP support high-definition rendering, and the graphics are much better than the original PSP. I adjusted the resolution to 2 times, and the special effects of Seiya's Pegasus Meteor Fist were clearly visible, and they were more impactful than the 3D model in the mobile game. Moreover, PPSSPP supports controller mapping, and Bluetooth can be connected to a 8-Bit Hall controller to directly turn it into a handheld cannon.
In fact, what I miss the most is "Saint Seiya: Pluto" on the NDS. It has dual screens to display plot dialogue, touch the lower screen to move, and it is perfectly adapted to the Drastic emulator on the mobile phone. Now when I'm commuting, I find that the larger screen is more comfortable, and I don't have to stare at a small screen to hurt my eyes. I often use the simulator to record videos and post them on WeChat Moments, and my old classmates all comment, "Ye Qing Hui".
Although the mobile game "Saint Seiya: Rebirth" is also very good, it always feels like it lacks a bit of original flavor. Maybe it's the squeaky feel of the buttons on handheld consoles back then, maybe it's the nervousness of the screen flashing when the battery is out of power, or maybe it's the pain of losing your archive and trying it again. These simulators can help you get it back. By the way, if your mobile phone has enough configuration, it is recommended to turn on the filter and select "LCD" mode. The picture will be a little more grainy, which is the color of our youth. 😎
One last question: Does anyone still remember how to hide behind Mr. Mu's crystal wall in the GBA version? I've been stuck for more than ten years, and I've been using the simulator with a golden finger... hahaha.