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Resident Evil (remake for gamecube. All you guys should know this game by now, but if you don't, then go out there and buy it! (Hubbagames has my blessings =) )
This game is just perfect, specially this version for the Nintendo Gamecube. Nice graphics, almost the same history as the original version for Play Station, more horror!!!!
I have been playing the game for the last couple days, and I don't want to stop! I don't think I want to get to the end of the game hehe.
Well, if you want to know anything else, if you are really a Resident Evil fan, then you should be playing this game right now instead of reading my review!
I recommend you to play Resident Evil Zero first in order to understand the story, well, if you are new to this game.
Good luck fellows!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Beautiful but absurdly difficult. I love 3rd person games with characters that are cute, but not TOO cute, and offer beautiful environments and inventive play. Vexx is very much that. Maybe not as much so as Starfox Adventures (my all time favorite game), but hey, nobody's perfect.
Problem is, this game is simply too hard. Many serious gamers will see this as a challenge (as I'm sure the author of the walkthrough I have did), but there are limits. Vexx seriously oversteps those limits.
The many environments of play are beautifully done, from the interior of a giant's den (you gotta love romping through grandfather clocks, grand pianos, and bouncing on sofa cushions), to a weird, darkened netherworld where the surfaces move like organic smoke, to pretty Aztec-ish cities and frozen landscapes.
Two things really kill this game dead, though. One is the enormously frustrating camera, which often forces bad perspectives on you that you can't override. And, again, many tasks are just ridiculously hard. Some just go on and on and on and on and on. Get bored or rushed and make one small mistake, and you'll find yourself starting all over. And over. And over. And over.....
I give it 3 stars because it is very entertaining when mearly challenging instead of impossible, beautifully animated, and I like the idea of a cute, pi**ed off little critter thrashing his way to revenge. If it weren't for the camera and some programmer's (seemingly) mad determination to make a nearly impossible game, it would be good for 5.
I got this because it's broadly similar to Starfox Adventures (3rd person critter goes on a multi-world adventure), and if you have similar tastes then get this only if you must have SOMETHING until a new Starfox or something else vaguely similar comes out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A lackluster, frustrating knockoff of one of gaming's greatest systems. I got so excited when I saw this "deal" on Groupon for $40.00. I wish I would have taken 5 minutes to check some Amazon reviews before I dropped the cash. Here's why:
-"Wireless" controllers sound like a deal, but are a hassle. Paying for batteries to play + they are a hassle to unscrew the battery ports in the controllers. You need a tiny screwdriver plus needle nose pliers. That's how tightly screwed the battery ports are.
-The controllers are *very* unresponsive. You can play all right on a single player game (while being sure to point the controller precisely toward the console) but two-player games are unplayable. It seems the wireless receiver on the console "can't handle" two sets of commands coming in at once, and what ends up happening is your controller either (1) stops working for a couple seconds or (2) gets "locked" in the last command you entered. This is unacceptable if you are playing an action game like Streets of Rage or Gunstar Heroes. I bought this to enjoy classic games with friends, and the experience is so lackluster because of unresponsive controls that it's not even worth playing. (It seems if you purchase a wired controller from another vendor, you can remedy this, but I expected them to include a working product in the first place.)
-The sounds are off. This is quite sad considering some of the quality, classic soundtracks from many of these old Sega games. This aesthetic aspect of the Sega gaming experience is ruined thanks to a shoddy product from AT Games. The sound effects and music are either off-key or sound like garbage.
As another reviewer said, this product is unacceptable for those of us who loved Sega Genesis growing up. This is an OK buy if you want to play single player game that aren't heavily reliant on reaction speed. I'm glad I still have my original SNES. This knock-off from AT Games is a lackluster, frustrating knockoff of one of gaming's greatest systems. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
how could you not get this game!? heres 5 good reasons. #1first of all it has loads of things to unlock so theres a good reason................you start out with 14 charactors and you unlock 11 and there are secret modes which are really fun!
#2great sound and music and if you don't like it get your hearing checked
#3it is so much better than the N64 version because just look at the graphics
#4one player mode is great with the classic mode your oppoent is randomly chosen and stronger or weaker (yeah right!) to fit how good or ... you are and adventure mode is [bad] but not and another mode whitch you battle every player
#5tons of options whitchcan be really fun
theres your five reasons to buy this game | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An interesting experiment. The best way I can describe this game is that of a strange conglomeration. Combine the Resident Evil mood with the "Metal Gear"-esque visuals and a rhythm game battle system and you have Resident Evil Gaiden. The game can be quite challenging due to this odd "slider" means of attack. Even worse is that better weapons make the slider move faster, making the Rocket Launcher in this game the least efficient one represented by the series. Another annoyance is that escaping battles, even immediately, always seems to result in some damage. This game isn't as bad as its made out to be, but you REALLY have to play it safe if you want to make it through. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Revisiting a Classic. With the start of the 2002 NFL season, what could be better than to revisit a classic grid iron game like NFL 2K1? With the upcoming anticipation of NFL 2K2 just around the corner, NFL 2K1 has dropped in price to the sweet $20 mark and I recommend that anyone who does not have the coin to get 2K2, pick up 2K1. It is true that on rookie level most players will begin to dominate rather quickly. I still like to put the game on 15 minute quarters and just pound away on the CPU to let out some frustration. The pro level will challenge those used to rookie as it will force you to think your plays out and react to different offensive schemes the CPU will throw at you. I constantly have read people saying that their receivers are dropping passes too much on pro level. Well, you have to let them run their routes fully before you throw. If you just drop back three yards and hurl the ball, yes, you'll get picked 9 out of 10 times. You have to think and be cautious. Mix up the plays. Also keep track of your players health. If you have Tim Brown on 45% strength, chances are he won't catch a pass. That's the beauty of this game, you have to manage on all fronts. Another way to insure a better passing game is to figure out the "money plays" for your team. Every team has "money plays" (to rip off Madden) that will usually about 95% of the time gaurantee ball movement. I play with the Raiders exclusively and I have discovered about seven of these type of plays. Be patient with your team, you'll discover them.
Defense is where things can get sketchy. On rookie, you can use a basic 4-3 blitz and nail the QB about 70% of the time, or at least disrupt the pass play. On pro, if you blitz too much, you'll get burned. On the harder settings, if you keep using the same defensive strategy, the CPU will figure you out and punish you accordingly. I personally use a mix of 3-4 packages and nickel and have found that usually can keep things from getting out of hand. I also have used the 4-3 cover man to man as well for teams that are pass heavy like the Colts.
Penalties are where I have the biggest problem. In one game alone against Denver, Bill Romanowski was all over James Jett for two plays in a row and no flags were thrown. So, on defense, I decided to get a little more physical and was flagged for pass interference on the first play. Now that is bad balance. I have found myself tweaking the penalties more often to allow for more freedom to hit receivers. Of course I get my fair share of pops from the CPU doing this, but I like the rougher play with the penalties mellowed out.
The CPU tends to "cheat" from time to time. If the game starts to get out of hand in your favor, the CPU team will suddenly become supermen and complete every pass and run for 20 yards every play. Is this NFL 2K1 or NFL Blitz? Sometimes I can't tell the difference. At least it keeps things interesting.
Bottom line is this, if you are looking for a good inexpensive football game to tide you over until the new release, then this is it. For 20 bones, you can't do much better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Corrupted files. I bought this memory card a few months ago and it worked fine the first time i used it. But the next time i tried to save my game the file was "corrupted". I didn't know whether it was something I did wrong at first so I deleted the corrupted file and started over again the next file was also corupted. So I played the gamecube game on my wii, because i thought it might be my gamecube that was broken still the memory card failed I've now tried several different games on it hopeing that was the problem, but no. This memory card is a peice of junk unless you like starting a new file every time you play. I would never recommend this memory card. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Makes games more fun. I bought this controller on a whim; it sounded like a nice idea; you know to get rid of the chord... walk around the room... play nintendo game cube games etc. but I've realized that this little device actually changes the entire act of playing a console box game. It not only removes you from attachment to the box but it actually removes the box entirely. You don't even have to look at the box to use the box anymore when you use this device (you can hide the box away in a cabinet if you wish); all that's required to access the game now from the controller is the wireless controller itself; in other words you don't have to be in physical reach of the box nor do you have to be within "snaky" reach chordwise to the box; the chord is gone; finito; forget about it; nice to know ya. It is so simple and significant a change in the console gaming "paradigm" that it makes the nintendo gamecube the best console system out there right now.
Some simple nitty-gritty details about the controller itself: it has a little dial switch on the plug-in module and on the controller that is numbered from one to sixteen (or in other words you can have sixteen separate controllers going at the same time in the same room; not that you would find yourself doing that that often); there may be a tiny fraction of a second delay compared to a chorded controller (I'm not exactly sure; I didn't measure it and I may be wrong; though you never know); and the controller is the same shape as the regular controller with space underneath to accept two double "a" batteries.
Note: I would have given it five stars if nintendo included one with every gamecube instead of the ubiquitous chorded controller; and also it uses double "a"'s which is sort of an environmental waste (though perhaps more convenient than some sort of rechargeable battery form; I assume it was done to keep the cost of the controller down; and it works fine with double "a"'s). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent Game. I was only meant to check if the game actually played, but I ended up playing it through. This item was originally for a friend lol. I have enjoyed this game all the way through, the fact that it is an older game refurbished to work in other generations of Pokemon makes it even more exciting. The only problem I had with it was that I am unable to merge this game with one of my DS Pokemon Games, which makes me very sad. It may be just be my DS Light but I don't know. However, I recommend this item to everyone who is either starting to play Pokemon or has played the games but not this one! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
MGS: Twin Snakes. I reserved this game about 1 week before it came out around April 2004, i said finally a good release for the GC, because i'm a huge fan of MGS, and found out it was only coming out for the GC. I knew it was the the first 2 MGS games kinda combined, but i didn't care once i heard it was 1st person and heard the graphics were gonna be amazing, not only that the game was only 40$ because its a JAP import, which saved me 10$. I just has to have it, the same day it came out. The game is reletivley short even though its 2disc i beat this game about 2 days after i got it on Very Easy, then beat it again in about 3 days on Easy, about 6 days on Normal, 1 week on Hard, still yet to beat on very hard but plan to do it eventually. The graphics in this game are probably the best i've seen for GC, better than MGS was for the PS2. I didn't know GC was that powerful, because all my friends are all PS Fanboys, and say GC sucks and blah blah blah, and eventually you start to think that at least until i bought a GC, in some games I think GC has better graphics than PS2 and Xbox. This is a Solid Game i would have gave it 5 stars but do to short length i give it 4, maybe 4 1/2. I would only buy this game if your a big fan or your new to the series, either way a good time, but then again the price dropped over a year and a half so just buy it, the cutscenes are beautiful the first time you go through the game but get annoying after youve played it 3times and the story starts to get boring too. But great game. I am glad I purchased this title. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a fun addicting game. i am a harvest moon freak. i have one for gba, one for gamecube, and one for N64. this one is my favorite. in the nintendo 64 version your kid never grows up, the game just goes on forever. in this one you get older, your wife, animals, son, and neighbors all get older. your son gets a job, gets married, and depending on how you treat your son is how loyal he will be. this game is like life, only on a farm. this game does have an ending, i won't tell you what happens though.
i love to play this game all day on cold, rainy, or snowy days. once you start playing its hard to find a place to stop. u just wanna keep playing. it takes up a lot of memory card space though so make sure you have a new memory card or one that has at least 47 blocks on it before you buy this game.
my favorite part about this game is raising the family. the crops grow the animals give milk and wool but your family is always doing something different. you need to treat your son and wife with respect. especially your son. he is the one who if you treat good will help on the farm but if not will most likely end up at the local bar every night.
u will also need to make some neighborhood friends. they will help you and your son a lot in life. if you don't make any friends no one will give u any thing and your son will never get a job. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sweet Game. Test Drive LeMans is an awesome game. The graphics are sweet, i would compare them to Gran Turismo in some ways. This Game has lots of different cars and many modes of play. From Quick race to the actual 24 hour race(this will take some patience). It has something for every race fan. What i really like about this game is not just the graphics but all the little details. When your racing the sky changes, the clouds move, it will start to sprinkle then a down pour. Plus when ever you go off the track it leaves trails in the dirt or grass, and it just doesn't go away after awhile, it stays, its just neat to see where other cars or yourself have gone off the track. I know its not something to get excited about but it just makes the game a lot more real. Test Drive LeMans is a great great game, if you don't have, then your missing out on a sweet Dreamcast Game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
MMM the good ol' days of extremely violent digital fun. Mortal Kombat 2 and 3!! Narc!! These games are exactly the way they were in the arcade. I remember cutting class to play these games in the arcade. It is still fun to play MK 2 with yer ol' high school buddies, taking the time to learn all those fatalities and combos. I remember I use to waste hours of the day playing these games and find them still fun to play every once in a while. Biggest problem I had was working the Primal Rage game. I don't know if I had a defective copy or if it just was too much memory for the gamecube to handle. NOTE: It is mostly a nostalgic value to myself and may not be as fun for the new genration gamers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the funnest but hardest games of the mario era. Here are condesne speed run static doctor robotnotic total boss endurane is 18 precent for the firt three fights the player had invulerability shield on for the first fight. Total boss damage resintance include metal sonic all the robontic robnotic and the laser cannon is about 86 percent more or less depending on what attack patterns you use if you know the weak spots when the proper time to attack is. For the final fight boss hit the robot on its button the jump and aim for the vchest and neck area for the second half do this correctly you should not take any damage even though he is swat and punching at you during the battle.. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Could've done better. At this point, it's pretty safe to presume that the GameCube will always get the short end of the pro wrestling stick. WWE Day of Reckoning, like the two Yuke's projects to precede it, is a good game, but nevertheless overshadowed by what's coming out on PlayStation 2 a few months from now. The fundamentals are here, and wrestling fans looking for a solid multiplayer experience will get that and then some. Yuke's has nicked enough of Aki's gameplay mechanics from those beloved Nintendo 64 games and improved its own animation and collision detection to the point where, with a human controlling each competitor, the action is acceptably logical. Location-based damage works properly now, and it's explained with clearly visible gauges, making a submission-based attack worth the trouble. Two counter buttons balance reversal chances well enough, while mixing weak and strong grapples on one button saves controller space. This is still a Yuke's game, meaning that wrestlers will still occasionally refuse to sell a finishing move properly, and the factors that determine whether a wrestler will be dizzied getting up are hidden deep in the impenetrable guts of the game engine, but it's nowhere near as aggravating in that department as, say, two or three SmackDown!'s ago. It's when the AI gets involved that things fall apart. The computer-controlled wrestlers in this game are an interesting mix of capabilities. They're not very aggressive, definitely lacking in killer instinct, and they frequently fail to grasp how to go for the special victory conditions in a gimmick match. A tag partner is worse than useless, merely an obstruction -- consider a two-on-two bout with an AI partner a de facto handicap match. When they're on the defensive, though, they counter moves with preternatural ability. Even the easiest opponents in the early stages of the story mode can put you on the defensive in no time flat. This is aggravating, because Day of Reckoning's spirit meter -- which determines when a wrestler can pull out a finishing move -- gets a hefty boost from counters. Either you go after the CPU with an absolutely relentless attack and hope for the best, or you find yourself rapidly falling behind in the race to hit the big move. Ironically, it sometimes seems smarter to just completely sandbag it in the early stages of a match, because letting the AI max out its separate momentum gauge (which determines how fast the spirit meter fills) leaves it open to the preposterously cheesy "momentum shift" move. Hitting a simple two-button grapple on an opponent with a full momentum gauge performs some sneaky maneuver that swaps your empty gauge for their full one. It's a weird way for the game to reward a dominant performance. Day of Reckoning's ancillary modes are a mixed bag. The gimmick match selection is perfectly acceptable, with table, ladder, and foreign object behavior that are as good as can be expected. Create-a-Wrestler is surprisingly strong both in terms of the cosmetic options available (including multi-layered textures for clothing patterns and a hefty tattoo selection) and the move library, which features signature moves and even pre-made movesets for a fistful of Japanese and American stars who haven't officially made it on the roster. The only significant addition it could use is the intuitive dual-analog controls the SmackDown! games use for adjusting the size and shape of body parts. But then there's the story mode, promised to improve upon the nightmarish Revenge mode from last year's WrestleMania XIX. Story mode, unfortunately, has none of the freedom of choice offered in its cousin over on the PS2. There's no option to use an existing WWE competitor, only a created wrestler, and there are precious few branching points on offer. For the very most part, it's simply a continuous succession of matches broken up by subtitled cutscenes and interludes for redistributing attribute points. The mode's design is limited, but those limitations aren't necessarily the problem. The problem is that Yuke's and THQ seemed to simply give up on the prospect of doing anything interesting within them. None of the storylines present all that much drama (curious, considering that they could have been meticulously planned in advance), and the match gimmicks are often aggressively hostile to the notion of fun. Working a tag match where your AI partner has to get the pin is sheer hell, for instance. It boils down to sitting and waiting for the computer to get the job done, and as stressed above, the AI is as dumb as a sack of dead rats. Failure almost never leads to an alternative conclusion, just a screen asking if you'd like to try again. Eventually, there's nothing to be gotten out of the story mode but the extra create-a-wrestler options and hidden characters it unlocks. It's not any fun in and of itself. SmackDown! Just Bring It's story mode was also a useless obstacle in the way of various hidden features, but at least it had the decency to be short and simple, instead of a protracted exercise in self-flaggelation. The long and the short of it is, fine graphics notwithstanding -- this year's model has better arenas, improved sell animations, and much more dynamic camera presentation -- Day of Reckoning isn't much fun to play alone. But then not many wrestling games are, after all. For multiplayer grappling on GameCube, it will do just fine, and once again, there's always next year. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Almost There. Ok... I have played all boxing sim games through the years... and had more fun with them than most people it seems. Guess I'm a fan of the genre.
Anyhow... onto my review of Knockout Kings 2003.
Game Play: Controls take a bit of getting used to, but well worth it to learn. This isn't a toe-to-toe slug-fest game. You have to learn to stick-and-move, hone your defense skills, and put together combinations.
Graphics: Awesome. Hardly any noticeable clipping.
Sound: Acceptable. Game sound effects are good... but; commentators get damn annoying... more on that in the "Cons" section.
Price: I got mine for $20 through Amazon.com, .... worth the price. I wouldn't pay more for it.
Re-Playability: Poor. While the game tells you that each opponent has to be "learned" and defense/offense built around that... I have found that a single defense/offense strategy works against all boxers... making the game boring over time.
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PRO's:
Multi-Player: Slug-fest is fun... wish they incorporated more of its features into the career mode. Slug-fest has the classic Punch Meters... that unlock the super combinations that will floor a failing opponent. This is awesome. In career mode, they don't have this... and I can't understand why.
Graphics: Just Great. (I like the knockdown replays)
CON's:
Commentator's: Damn annoying. Very repetitive, and they don't say things at the correct time to accurately reflect the current situation in the ring. I went through one round where I knocked the opponent down twice... and outscored him on every level.. and at the end of the round the commentator says: " Pretty Good Round for Both Boxers". Excuse me? One boxer is half-dead... how is that a good round for him?
Realism: Ok.. lets be real. If you fight a guy over three rounds and knock him down twice in each round... how does he get back up? Six times on the mat is enough for any sane minded referee to stop a bout.
Boxers: The game has all the greats from each weight division.. but.. the boxers fight nothing like their real life counterparts. They all do exactly the same thing, with minimal variation. Because of this, you figure out one, and you've figured out them all. Holyfield fights with the same style, power, and fluidity as Ali. But that's not what Holyfield is known for... he's a cruiser-weight turned heavyweight champion with an Iron Chin and Iron Will to win. Whereas Ali is a Jab machine with incredible KO Power and great taunting skill
End Game: Ok.. so you make it up the ladder and you are 25-0-0 and just beat the heavyweight champion of the world. Where's the fanfare? Its super-weak to say the least. After you win... you just go through repetitive contender challenges until your age and skill begins to decline... at which point you can "retire" your boxer. Again.. no fanfare.. not even a spec. sheet that shows you your record, championship fights, championship defenses, etc., etc., etc.,.
I like this game only because I'm a fan of the genre. I can see why this game wouldn't be wildly popular with the non boxing sim fan. Why can't Nintendo work on a good Super Punch-Out sequel for the Game Cube?
Quid | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Really great toy. My daughters are only ages 4 and 5 and they love their pink gameboys! I initially just bought one thinking they were too young to play them but we nearly immediately had to go out and buy another one because they both loved it so much. I am really impressed by the quality of the games and the number of games available for this age range. I also am not a big advocate of computer games over other activities, but there have been many times when the gameboy has been a terrific time filler for my kids on car rides and in waiting situations that have kept them busy, happy, and occupied. It's very sturdy and both of ours have been dropped a number of times with no damage at all. Also the batteries seem to last a very long time. I will admit to enjoying playing it myself! Gameboy has come along way from what I remembered it being. I would definitely recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Long live the Dreamcast. Unless you are buying a specialty controller this is the one you should go with. Unfortunately due to its unfair early demise this was the only first party controller released. Other than black Sega Sports which is the same but in black. As well not many 3rd party controllers where released as well. The 3rd party controllers are inferior to this one. Dont worry about getting a PAL controller they are the same exact thing other than the blue Swirl Logo. It seems like theres a bunch of the PAL controllers floating around and not many new US ones available. As i said earlier don't worry they are the same. Some may prefer the MadCatz D-Pad since its circular thus in theory better for 2-D fighters. I | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty fun game.... but only if. This game is extremely fun, there are a lot of characters to choose from (not as many as smackdown 2 just bring it, or raw is war for x-box, but still there are a lot.) The finishing moves are great, but the only problem is two things. ONe, it is way to easy to perform a finishing move, (you can be about 5 inches away fromthe guy and still perform it, 2, it is way to easy to build up your little "bar," in order to perform a finishing move, and three, Triple H does NOT do a figure 4 leg lock, and five, when he does it his leg is going through the other guys leg. Come on, no wonder its rated teen for "cartoon violence."
Over and all this game is pretty fun, but no where as good graphics, game play, and movement as Just bring it, or Raw Is War for X-box which is the best. OH, and for those people who look more aobut me ignore the review about Raw crashing. I got it fixed and now it works perfectly. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I'm so disappointed. This game lacked substance. It played just like a mini version of the t.v. show, which sounds like a good idea, but the creators were completely unable to pull it off. Between levels, there are long dialogues between the characters which set up a plot line. After the dialogues, Buffy goes to patrol and, of course, is attacked by vampires. Unlike the t.v. show, Buffy only fights vampires. I was hoping for some vicious demons to shake things up, but no such luck. The game lacks choices. There are no weapons and you follow an arrow which points out the next vampire. The graphics and action are awful. Sometimes when fighting a vamp, you don't know if you are successfully hitting it or not. I would recommend this only if you are a hardcore Buffy fan. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
intoxicating mix of speed, action and eye candy. Virtua Tennis is a pixel-perfect translation of the arcade hit. In addition, the game features a number extras designed for the port over to Dreamcast. The result is a very fun gaming experience.
Like Crazy Taxi, Virtua Tennis sports a number of extras in addition to the arcade port. Included in the Dreamcast version are: arcade mode, exhibition mode, and world circuit mode. World Circuit Mode is most challenging as you travel the world taking part in trial matches earning money and buying items such as equipment or doubles' partners. Your techniques are also sharpened in various training stages such as the pin crasher, where the bowling pins must be knocked down with serves.
Virtua Tennis is an intoxicating mix of speed, action and eye candy. Even if Sega had done a simple port of the arcade game, Virtua Tennis would have warranted a purchase. However, they have thrown in the extra modes to warrant a MUST buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
ZELDA?!! MORE LIKE CELDA. ...No, it's not a stupid cartoon for kids, but it sure as heck isn't the best Zelda ever, either. In fact, it's one of the worst. And I'm not talking about the graphics. The graphics are ok, I guess. I showed a friend of mine screen shots of every console Zelda game graphics since the original. He'd never seen any Zelda before, but his first response was that he thought I must have gotten the last two confused. ... The gameplay is pretty [bad], too. The first 5 hours of gameplay are nothing but talking to people. And they give you so many dang hints that it takes all of the fun out of actually trying. THAT'S why it's a kid's game!! All in all, though, it's more fun than most [of the] games out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
the legend of zelda twilight princess is classic. the legend of zelda twilight princess is the greatest video game in the universe a true classic the best of the best the legend of zelda twilight princess rocks the legend of zelda twilight princess storyline is the greatest storyline in the universe a true classic the best of the best the legend of zelda twilight princess storyline rocks metroid other m is the greatest video game in the universe true classic the best of the best metroid other m rocks nintendo is the greatest video game company in the universe there true genius's the best of the best nintendo rocks all the games that nintendo made over the years are the greatest games in the universe there true classics the best of the best all of nintendo games rocks | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great system for the long run. First to answer the basic questions.
1. Does this play real Sega cartridges?
A. Yes
2. Can you hook up original/wired Sega controllers?
A. Yes
3. Is this a genuine Sega console?
A. No
4. What kind of console is this?
A. I wouldn't call it a real console. Its branded Sega but Chinese built so a Sega Genesis knock off. The GUI or "menu" displays the name "FIRECORE." No idea about what emulator is being used or any plugins.
5. What games does it come with?
A. It claims to come with 80 games, 40 16-bit Sega games and 40 "bonus" games. These 40 "bonus" games are home brew games which never were released on Sega. Home brew games, in general, are poorly designed and are usually puzzle games not worth mentioning or playing. Home brew games are usually created by individuals or small groups that can never compete with the big boys. The games worth mentioning in my opinion are, Alex The Kid, Alien Storm, Altered Beast, Comix Zone, Ecco, Ecco Jr., Ecco 2, Gain Ground, Golden Axe 1, 2 and 3, Mean Bean Machine, Ristar, Shadow Dance, Shinobi 3, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic and Knuckles, Sonic Spinball, Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2, Streets of Rage 1, 2 and 3, The Ooze and Vectorman 1 and 2. All other games preloaded on this are either home brews or I personally never heard of them.
6. Any problems with any of the games or that is note worthy?
A. The only game so far I have had problems with is Golden Axe 2 and 3. Golden Axe 2 has problems recognizing my wired retro-bit controllers and it won't respond to the D-pad. Golden Axe 3 will not recognize both wireless controllers that are supplied with this product so no two-player on Golden Axe 3 unless you use other controllers.
7. How are the wireless controllers that come with this product?
A. Simply awful. The wireless controllers that come with this product are the absolute worst. You must be within 5 feet and must have a direct line of sight. Even if everything is perfect half the time the buttons don't register. Add a second controller and it gets worse. Sometimes buttons get pressed that you never touched and you end up wasting all your magic before the big boss. It seems the IR on both the controller and the receiver were made with the lowest grade IR technology available. But your in luck. Simply visit Amazon or your local old school game store like Vintage Stock/Movie Trading Co. and they will have a $6 wired, 6 button, 3rd party Sega controller you can use. I bought two branded "retro-bit" Sega controllers and they work great. 10000x better then the wireless controllers and the response time is superb. Only downfall is that the "retro-bit" controllers do not have a menu button. So if you want to get back to your game selection menu you have to either use the wireless controller or press the menu button on the product. No biggy.
8. Any problems with cartridge games?
A. Out of the 3 cartridges I tested only 2 worked. I cannot tell if the cartridge is bad or this product can't read it.
9. Is this product a cost efficient way to play Sega games?
A. In my opinion yes. You have 26 pre-loaded worthy games on this product. If you bought each game separately it would run you $5 - $10 each. Do the math.
10. Anything else worth mentioning?
A. Yes. These games are ROMS and are mostly 99.9% the same as playing cartridges except for some minor details. Some graphics do not appear correctly at certain times in game play or the music may sound a bit off key then how you used to remember it. For example, in Golden Axe 3, when the female warrior casts her spells you hear fireballs falling from the sky but sometimes you don't see them. It is a hit and miss on some games. Others work perfectly fine. The only way you will experience the same game play you did 20 years ago is if you play off a cartridge.
I rated this product 3 out of 5 stars. -1 star for really awful wireless controllers. -1 star for misleading game content. If you can get a hold of two wired controllers and focus on the fact that there are 26 great childhood Sega games on this and it can play cartridges you can have a really great time with it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I should have had it long ago. Readers:
What was i thinking when I bought a PS1 a few years ago?I should have had a Dreamcast way back then.
I just bought one a week ago for a great price with a few good priced games. This I did just to get started. Spawn, Dino Crisis and World Series Baseball 2k1. WOW! Was I impressed! The graffics have nothing to envy from PS2 or even XBOX. This was ahead of it's time. I noticed something amazing with the baseball game, the pitcher shakes his head if it does not like the pitch you plan to try. It gives approval when you go for the right one. I can't wait to buy the other sports games 2k2 and many more until I build a collection. Plus a few more controls, jumppacks and memory cards.
I am so happy with the Dreamcast that I feel like a kid again. I am over the age of thirty and I love video games. This systems is amazing and worth while the investment. Plus it has a modem. I recommend it for the price and quality, it shows. I already put away the PS1. A friend wanted me to buy the PS2 because he bought one, but I went with my good judgement and I'm glad, I did right. When it comes to buying, I am a difficult costumer. SEGA just made it easy for me. Now I trust them. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The game is pretty cool, but it's kind of short. The game is a good game for the fans of the show. You can use all the spells from the show even with a little extra. There aren't that many characters you can be (14 characters) and they're easy to unlock, There's only two main modes being story mode and time attack, and there's only fighting and nothing else. 2 player mode is really fun because it's cool if both of the players are good at the game. There is only one character that can't use spells and that's Ponygon. If you're a Zatch Bell fan I suggest you get the other game, Mamodo Fury. It's a lot more fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of my most favorite games ever. No doubt about it, its a great game. I never have had any memory bugs as in the other reviews, I have completed all of the challenges, and they are still saved months later. The learning curve is pretty big, but once you learn it, its awesome. If ya wanna try the arcade one, get a CPS2 system emulator and download the rom (although I can't say I did this, I know it exists). Pay attention to the learning video, and always just work on combos, and don't break little blocks, and lay pieces very fast. I wish there was someone here at my university that played it, I could go on for hours playing this. For an added challenge, try to beat the game with Dan (something I did on hard mode last night), or unlock master mode and go at it on there (not the toughest thing in the world). Although, I do feel master mode w/ Dan will never happen over here. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Good Game That Could Be Better. I would have given this game a higher rating, if not for some faults.
First, the game is good. It's realistic in its' play and the commentary is so much better than MVP 2005. Most of what made the MVP series great are partof this game, also. You have to find them, though since them menus are a little different.
The play is more challenging, even on a rookie level, but you can win and tweak the system to win. But the challenge is worth the playing.
The flaws? Well, the graphics of the players are nowhere near what they were with MVP. The stadiums are well done. The crowds are much better than the one in MVP.
The players however, leave something to be desired. It seems that they used Visual Concepts to do the art work. The company is great with stadiums, like NCAA Football 2k3, the players look a little bit robot like. You would think after 4 years they would get better with designing people or get somepeople that could do better.
Also, there's no way to see who is coming up next in the line-up. You need info like that to play for pinch hitting purposes. Names under the batters would be nice.
Last, they cut off the post game comments in the Game Cube version. I would have left off the pre game chatter and added some kind of post game recap.
If you can overlook the flaws, the game is fun and a challenge. They don't have a Major League Baseball 2007, which is a shame. They probably discontinued because of Wii, yet Game Cube games can be played on the Wii, so why not make another for Game Cube folks? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A memorable cult classic. The Good: Wonderful story, one of the best magic systems ever made, creative puzzles that aren't too hard, Playing as 13 different characters keeps things constantly fresh, fun combat, nice graphics
The Bad: Because this game is so old the flaws really stick out, Very linear, some puzzles just aren't obvious enough, even though combat is rewarding it's very simple, uneven difficulty, short story
This game is really a buried treasure. It was an excellent and break through game back in its day and even today it can be a fun simple experience. Controlling 13 different characters in the game (one main character and 12 others) it makes the whole game a fresh and remarkable experience. You are a character to finds her grandfather dead and must find out the secrets in his mansion. She comes across a book called the Tome of Darkness and as she reads it you play each character in the chapter and have to solve unique, yet simple, puzzles and fight many different zombies and baddies. What's different here though is that the combat is very simple yet is very customizable since you can lock on and de-limb enemies and even cut off their heads. Yes its very rewarding and neat to see.
You can pick up many different weapons throughout the game and you can even cast magic spells. I LOVE the way this game does the magic since you have to find Runes and them Tomes to decrypt them and Runes can be inside enemies that you have to defeat and you find Tomes in many different ways. I also love how when the main character reads each chapter those spells you learned go to her and its amazing how each chapter coincides with the next and how it all ties together. I have never seen a game do something like this so well. The score isn't as great as it should be is because its 2007 and you can see ALL the flaws in this game and it's just too shallow compared to games we play now. Even so, its good for a quick, you can beat it in about 10-12 hours, and unique experience. The game does give you a few quick scares but is nothing close to scary or creepy really. If you have a Wii or GameCube and are wanting something simple and easy to play pick this up! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The original Game Boy competitor. The Game Boy was a pretty awesome handheld system. It took what made the Nintendo Entertainment System so great, and carried it on the go. However, if there was one thing that seemed laughable at first, it was the lack of color. The Game Boy's screen was all monochrome. However, the guys at SEGA decided to fix that by facing Nintendo on the road with the Game Gear.
The Game Gear is a full-color handheld featuring a large library of games, from originals to handheld versions of console games. Want to play portable Sonic? There's fresh takes on Sonics 1 & 2, as well as new titles such as Sonic Chaos, Sonic Triple Trouble, and Sonic Blast. The system hosts a colorful library of many classic franchises, such as...
-Double Dragon
-Mortal Kombat
-Mega Man
-Battletoads
-Ninja Gaiden
-Shinobi
-Super Off-Road
-Smash TV
And SOOOO much more!
However, although the amount of fun games on there is decent, the system itself has a couple of major flaws. For one thing, it takes 6 batteries compared to the Game Boy's 4, and it dies out within a couple hours, so you always need an AC Adapter for it. Plus, while the game library is good, it kinda lacks the extra spark the Game Boy had when it came to third-party titles. Capcom made Mega Mans 1 through 5 on there! Konami made quality Castlevania, Contra, and TMNT games!
Nevertheless, the Game Gear is definitely worth a look. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game, Graphics A Little Poor. I got this game a couple of weeks ago, the day after "the matrix reloaded" came out. I was very excited about the game, considering that I really enjoyed the movie. I popped in the disk, and the game started up pretty quickly, no probloms there. I picked Ghost as the main character ( you get to pick either Niobe or Ghost as the char. that you control, and both have some unique levels that the other does not). I began to play, and was immediatly hooked. The fighting is amazing, it's third person, but it rocks! With the L button you can toggle bullet-time, you slow down, and you can walk on walls, dodge bullets, and do almost every move that you see in the movies. This game does have a multi-player, contray to what the box, you get to have 1 on 1 battles with major characters, like Agent Smith and Morpheas, but you get to do it with another person.
Pros:
Great fighting
Lots of levels
Over an hour of actual footage
Interesting hacking system (hack in new moves, solve binary codes, chat with neo, etc.)
Cons:
Computer animated cutsceens a cheesy, not that big of a deal
Is too easy at times (but that can be solved with HARD instead of NORMAL)
Don't get to control Neo, Morpheas, or Trinity in one player
Overall great game, a must have for any Matrix fan or GC game collection | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good for SF2, Excellent for everything else. I've given this controller more than a month to "break in" and I can happily say that it's stellar for most games. The size, weight, and response are identical to the SEGA brand controller. The build quality is roughly identical also. The one thing I have noticed is that diagonals don't seem to register as easily in some games (Street Fighter 2 primarily). I opened up the controller and I think it's because the spacing between the d-pad contacts is SLIGHTLY wider than in the SEGA brand controller. It hasn't been a problem in any other games except the two SF2 games. So, for SF2, I'd try to hunt down an official controller. For EVERYTHING else, I'd recommend Hyperkin's alternative in a heartbeat. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Comfortable feel, can game for hours. This product is great if you have a larger tablet. I've been considering purchasing a JXD or GXP tablet for retro gaming but I had an extra Galaxy Tab S 8.4 lying around. So I took a chance and ordered this controller after reading reviews and watching some YouTube vids. What an investment! I'm a huge retro gamer and this controller made my extra tablet into a powerhouse gaming device. Buttons feel great, analog sticks are smooth. The spring loaded mechanism to hold the tablet in place is strong, albeit a little wobbly. Pairing is relatively easy, and the grip is quite comfortable. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to game on a tablet and want something a little easier to hold if you have larger hands. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The SP must stand for Superb Performance. Gameboy Advance lovers are in for a wonderful treat. The new Gameboy Advance SP is truly a blessing. The console itself is even more portable than before when folded closed in its clamshell design and looks slick when opened for playing, like a PDA or a mini-laptop. The console is much more comfortable to hold and the control pad and A/B buttons are much easier to access than on the original Gameboy Advance. The screen is about the same size as the original GBA. The L & R shoulder buttons are smaller and not as easy to reach, especially if you have slightly larger hands, but are acceptable considering the SP's most popular feature.
The backlight is truly the best. Most of my playing is at night and I am euphoric over finally being able to play without holding the console under a lamp or the glaring ceiling light. The SP also comes with a fantastic AC adapter; the prior GBA's adapter was sold separately, and looks similar, except the new included adapter plugs effortlessly in the unit and also recharges the lithium-ion battery. The documentation doesn't stress that you can use the AC adapter to also power the unit, but you can, according to Nintendo. They also stated that whenever the lithium-ion battery needs replacement, Nintendo sells them for a small price and is user replaceable. The replacement cost is minimal compared to how many batteries you would buy to replace on the prior GBA console.
Games on the SP are much more enjoyable to play and the controls are more responsive. The sound is somewhat louder, but a slightly audible hiss is present, though this is not too distracting. The placement of the speaker is a bit inconvenient; it's easy to move a thumb over it and muffle the sound, but this too is minor. E-reader users will find a slight problem; the E-reader plugged in the SP sticks out towards you in a somewhat ungainly fashion and the socket that normally plugged in the GBA's link cable port is a bit close to the SP's Select button making it only a little awkward to press. This too, is minor, considering how fantastic the GBA SP is. It is too bad that the SP wasn't made first, its sturdiness, wonderful design and the much needed backlight puts us that much closer to portable gaming perfection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Longer Durability Than PS2. Well I have both PS2 and Gamecube and yes I will say defiantly the PS2 has better games and graphics and all that stuff you people talk about. The Gamecube has games like Mario and more for younger kids while PS2 has games like GTA and more mature rated games. PS2 seems like it would be the God of all systems right? WRONG! I have had to go through two PS2's because the quality sucks terribly. They break within a year while Gamecube lasts a heck of a lot longer. My Gamecube (which I got before my first PS2) is still going after 2-3 years, which is should be. Gamecube is fine while the my first PS2 which should still be working isn't. No system should die on you within a year and for that I say PS2's Quality SUCKS! So overall I would say if you want a system to play for a year and then stop playing it all of a sudden get PS2 but if you want a system that has a better durability get Gamecube. There is the fact that the games for Gamecube are a little on the childish side but it doesn't cause me to not like Gamecube. If the PS2 is going to keep breaking on me, I'd take Gamecube over PS2 any day. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS SELLER. I ordered a sega genesis as a Christmas present. Upon trying to play the console on Christmas it did not work even though there was a guarantee that it would. I contacted the seller and he said I would be able to receive a full refund. I was not able to return it as quickly as the seller would have liked due to circumstances and the time of year. When it was returned I received an email from the seller telling me that he would not refund my money because the console worked for him. So since it worked for him I asked for him to send it back, maybe it was just operator error. He informed me that if I wanted it back I would have to pay the shipping back. I had already paid 43.99 plus shipping and tax for the system, another 17.99 to ship it to the seller and now he wanted me to pay him to ship it to me. He was very rude and inconsiderate in his emails and not professional at all whatsoever!! I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM THIS SELLER AGAIN AND URGE EVERYONE TO PURCHASE FROM ANY OTHER SELLER THAN THIS DISRESPECTFUL, MONEY HUNGRY, INCONSIDERATE, UNPROFESSIONAL SELLER!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best 128-bit console. I got my Dreamcast last Christmas, and it's given me more gaming pleasure in that short time than my Playstation and N64 combined. Sonic Adventure is a blast and Sonic Adventure 2 looks to be even better. NFL2k and NFL2k1 are the best console sports games out there, and the online play takes it to a new level, never before have I witnessed it done so smooth. Being able to play against gamers all over the world is a priceless feature that adds limitless value to the Dreamcast's games. Ecco is the most beautiful game i've ever seen, it's graphics look even better than Playstation 2. Crazy Taxi is simply amazing, those guys at Sega were really thinking on that one. Resident Evil:Code Veronica is so real and the atmosphere is perfect, and Soul Calibur Wow! This game is totally something speacial, I didn't buy into the hype about it being "the best fighting game ever", but it is that and then some.
As fall approaches I look at some of the titles coming out like F355 Challenge, Jet Grind Radio, and the most promising title i've ever see, Shenmue.
When it comes down to the DC vs PS2 topic, if you ask me the best bet is far and beyond Dreamcast. If you can you should wait and see if the PS2 pans out, but if you need a system that meets your gaming needs now the DC's software blows away what's promised for the Playstation 2, not to mention it's graphics look just as good for half the price.
You can't go wrong with a Dreamcast purchase! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a great and affordable way to enjoy one of the truly . This is a great and affordable way to enjoy one of the truly hidden gems of the NES. Mighty Final Fight.
The NES game cartridge goes for well over $100 used.
It's therefore a bonus that for $10 you also get Strider and Bionic Commando. Both very decent games in their own right.
Be warned though. All three of these games are the very definition of "Nintendo Hard" in difficulty.
Before purchasing I was concerned that the games might not scale down well to the Game Boy Advance widescreen layout. My fears were thankfully for nothing. There is some slight reduction in vertical detail but it's barely noticeable and does not impact the play or enjoy-ability of these titles at all.
If you are a gamer first and collector second. Stop reading this review. Buy Mini Mix and start enjoying one of the best beat em ups to grace the 8 bit NES. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Addictive Handheld Game. The first thing you are going to notice about this review is that it is not in my standard video game review format. That is due to the fact that this game is so simple I couldn't write that much about it. This however will explain every detail about the game.
The playing field is a square. You are a diamond and can move along the lines of the square. In the middle in a bunch of lines that move like a snake and will attack you. There are also spiders along the outside that will attack you. A guage at the bottom of the screen will signal when another spider is about to appear.
The object of the game is to draw lines across the square to gain parts of the square. Drawing a fast line (A Button) from one point to another will gain you a percentage of the square. Drawing a slow line (B Button) works the same way except you gain additional percentage. You must gain 75% of the square to win the level. You only have three lives to work with.
Dodging a snake-type lines and spiders becomes very difficult in later levels. This game is extremely addictive, and fun for a quick play. The game keeps track of your high scores, which make the game even more addictive. This title is in color if you use a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Game-Boy-Color/dp/B000I7QSH4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Game Boy Color</a> or better version. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good to rent, not to own unless for cheap. Being a HUGE simpsons fan, I was a little disappointed by Road Rage, it does have huge similiarities to crazy taxi (which after a week get's pretty dull) yet I think this game is a lot more fun because of character voices- You can unlock different drivers and city scenes such as downtown springfield, the entertainment district (which is hilarious), and the nuclear power plant... The graphics are kinda sad- but hey it's the Simpsons!!
Good for comical play with a friend, but I doubt any serious gamers (which i'm not) would love this game.
If you're an avid simpsons fan- it's good to have this in your collection...but otherwise, not a good buy- just a fun day of game play ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the very best games ever for GBA. Advance Wars 1 was a massive sleeper hit. You wouldn't think that the Gameboy Advance would be condusive to making a strategy game, but Advance Wars 1 & 2 proves that wrong.
Of all the games I own, this and WarioWare are the only two that still get near daily or weekly play well over a year after their release. Advance Wars contains an insane amount of replay value. After beating the single player campaign you can unlock the Hard campaign. In some cases the Hard campaign is just the same maps from the regular game with more enemy units, in other cases it's a completely new map.
If that's not enough, as you play you gain coins you can use to buy battle maps. You can play a battle map against a specific foe, tuned to that map, or load up a Vs. map and play against anyone you'd like on any map. Over 150 maps you can unlock. And you can even create your own maps!
This game has great multiplayer too. You can play with just one cartridge and two gameboys with a link cable, although you're limited to small maps. If everyone has Advance Wars you can play any map with the cable that you've unlocked. However that wasn't enough for these guys, and they made a single gameboy multiplayer mode too! So you and a buddy can play (easiest to set it to fog of war, but you have control over all aspects of the game rules) and just pass the gameboy back and forth.
The simple fact is that this is one of the best games ever made for the gameboy. There's so many maps to play, the two main campaigns, and each game is different based on which CO you have commanding your forces. The fact I'm still playing this long after its release, is a testament to it's value.
A must have for any GBA owner! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Superb GBA Accessory. I have been using these on my GBA playing excursions for a little while now to see how they work in a practical setting. Long story short: Fantastic! The audio clarity is as good as any regular headphone jack (I compared playing GBA games on my DS Lite and GBA SP with this) and there doesn't seem to be any issues with things getting loose as you inevitably move around with the system. The jack connector itself is really tight and so is the GBA end into the system. So chances are it won't come loose while you're playing under regular circumstances. Well, unless you are ready to pull them out of course.
One thing to keep in mind though is that you cannot use this and charge your SP at the same time as they both use the same jack. So if you want to play with headphones exclusively or something, you'll need to keep your SP charged so you won't have to switch to the wall outlet when your battery turns red. Well, that or just wait until it's fully charged before playing again of course. But that'll be a few hours and if you're excited to finish something, well, good luck fighting the urge, ha ha! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game has everything if you unlock it. This game has everything if you can play it long enough to unlock the cool stuff. There are a million control configurations but the only one that makes sense is "D1" (quake style). There are about 5 excellent arenas for multiplay and each one is available in dark or light modes and then there are tons of other arenas that you are trained in that you can choose to play in but they are very small. About 25 total arenas. This game intoduces 5 great ideas to the FPS game. 1 is the thermo goggles. You can see through walls in the day and you can see into dark places at night. 2 Another great idea is that there is a weapon which you can use that will fire fake powerups for the other players to grab, they are really bombs. 3 there is waist-high water in some levels and you have to wade through it in order to cross to other sides of the arenas or to get powerups. 4 The single player missions are many and they actually train you to use every weapon and get familiar with every arena. Many times you stick to your favorite weapons and arenas without beig forced to learn others. 5 There is also a character edit feature where you can name and stock your character with whatever weapons you want and then play against them. There are a million weapons to unlock including about 8 different kinds of rocket launchers, grenades, grenade launchers, sticky bombs, motion sensor bombs, uzis, clubs, and some alien weapons too. I rocommend making your own characters to play against if you are playing by yourself, and wait until you have unlocked everyone to do it. The frame rate is a solid 60fps and doesn't slow down even when you play split screen. This game breathed new life into my dreamcast. Sometimes the game gets so intense and graphically complex that you feel like you should be confused as to what's going on but you don't because the frame rate is so excellent. Also the sound, while not incredible, is very smart. There are times when you have died and are ready to come back into the game and you can tell what is going on just by the sound. Oh and if you are looking for a game with less violence, this is it. Nothing offensive for little kids. I was bored with Quake and UT after playing once through on single mode and split screen (disappoints) on both. Outtrigger has such intense action, cool ideas, and great graphics/frame rate that I actually play it more than the other 2. If you like multiplayer games, this one excells at four player split screen. If this game had more full size arenas, I would give it five stars easy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
yay-ug-yay-ug. ok, first off, this is an ok game. i didn't hate it, i didn't love it. the plot is very, um, non-original (hello, vaccum cleaner that sucks ghosts, sounds like a couple of movies i heard of). Great graphics and gets u hooked, but waaaaaaaayyyy 2 short. I finished it with no help from the internet or a guide and i usually need help. i got my gc for when zelda came 2 it, i would have the equipment. i could only afford 1 game, so i chose the mansion. i thought it would b like mario 64, looks short but playz long. BOY WAS I WRONG. buy this game for show or when ur bored, not for hours of fun. i fininshed it in 3 days of 2 hours. start this as ur collection, great graphics, great "adventure" i'd say 2 and a half. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Action...Adventure...Five Star Game. Recently I came across this game by chance and decided to give it a try. Surprisingly,I found it to be one of the best games I've played in quite awhile!
For an earlier GBA game,Lady Sia has good graphics. There are the occasional errors,such as Sia going through walls in certain places,but this is the only glitch I know of. The game itself functions well. It's easy to pick up and really hard to put down! You'll easily get the hang of the controls. Although they're a bit hard to use at first,as you play you'll get better. Anyways,back to the graphics. For the most part,they're average. Some scenes tend to be a bit sketchy,but most of the graphics are colorful,enjoyable and of acceptable quality.
As for the actual gameplay,it's most enjoyable! The action/adventure story is highly entertaining. The game is just challenging enough,with a reasonable balance between storyline dialogue and straight gameplay. It's not so easy you can finish it in just hours of buying time,but it's not so hard it's impossible. It provides entertainment for hours on end! Plus,there's plenty of replay value in trying to get perfect scores to unlock new levels. For the most part you can figure things out on your own by hacking your way through levels,but there are a few puzzles to be solved. The music is repetetive,but provides nice background sound for each level.
The storyline of the game is interesting,though not extremely detailed. When coupled with the active gameplay,it makes for a great game! Actually,I was first attracted to the game when I found out it featured a girl. I have nothing against male stars,but most female-oriented games I've found star people like Barbie and Kim Possible. I was very excited and pleased when I found Sia to be an original game with its own heroine.
Overall,Lady Sia is one of the greatest GBA games I've played yet! Its challenges are just right and its action/adventure theme makes for exciting gameplay. The story is fast-paced and creative,accompanied by original characters. I highly reccomend this for all fantasy game lovers out there! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not worth the money. Being a big fan of the Nickelodeon Doug cartoon, I thought I'd give this a try. Luckily, I didn't pay for it. The game is based on the ABC show of Doug, but even though I hadn't really watched that version, I had no real trouble since I had so much knowledge of the past version. The one main problem with this game is that if you aren't that familiar with the show, you'll have a lot of trouble. Knowing where to go is based on where you would go if you were a character on the show. This is a minor setback to new watchers and those who don't pay that much attention when they watch. This could be overlooked if after finishing the game once, which takes about two hours, you were able to do something else. That's right, after finishing, the only thing you can do is play the exact same game you just finished. While the first two of maybe even three times it's not that big of a problem, you can only play the same game so many times before you get tired of it. This is a definate must-rent for any Doug fan because it isn't a half-bad game the first time you play it, but it definately isn't for everyone. No matter who you are, ddn't buy this game, rent it instead. If you really like playing the same adventure over and over, go ahead and add it to your shopping cart. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A godsend for DC owners. An awesome accessory used to play fighting games on Dreamcast with the much preferred 6 button Saturn controller or a Saturn fighting stick. This product also doubles as a controller cable extender. Its cable measures a little under 6ft! FYI, my unit is white but the cord and plug are black, unlike the pic on the box.
Regarding the VMU port, it works well and I haven't had any problem with the physical port itself but the plastic used for it does appear a little cheaper in quality (slight brittle feel in comparison) than what's on the actual VMU. A little caution is encouraged but really as long as you don't attack the thing like a baby discovering their motor skills you should be ok. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent graphics, Lame game. I went to a store and they let me play LM. The games graphics were the best i've seen. There was metal gear for PS2 on the other side but LM(luigi mansion) grphics were much better. This is nintendo and shiregu miyamoto so it doent surprise me. Now i played for like 30 min. and the the game was BORING. I mean how fun is it to get in like 100 rooms suck like 5 gost in each one and try to find a key. If your liked Yoshis story this is for you(i hated that game). I cant wait like 1 or more weeks for my mom to get me the gamecube super smash brothers melee one extra control and a memory(and i can hopefully get another game out of her). So for now i have to wait to get a good impression out of the Cube. I can wait for zelda(wich is supposely not going to be as good as ocarina as a GAME). I gave instead of one for graphics, realism, and details | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For anybody in the grey. Yeah, I was pausing a bit based upon some of the negative reviews below before I ordered this, but I finally figured, ah, what's $8? The cable is S-video, so expect it to be difficult to actually get into your television (alignment and all)--especially if you have to fumble around behind it, but here's the good news:
it makes the picture a heck of a lot better! On my Sony Trinitron CRT ('96, I think?) the colours look right on the SNES--far more vibrant, though red can still bleed a bit (I don't think it's my TV exclusively), and the N64 has a sharpness to its look in spite of the muddy textures--and that crazy lighting in Majora's Mask... The Gamecube benefits best because all of that sharpening is applied but you don't see the side effects of dithering (much)--which reminds me, on those 2 older machines, if your display's up to snuff, you will see dithering. It doesn't bother me, but it's worth mentioning.
I also tested them on a Samsung HDTV--couldn't say models, sorry. The composite looked like garbage now, on all three systems but the S-video was passable--there was still a kind of blurriness to it, but for some reason or another, I didn't see any interlacing artifacts even though I was playing F-Zero X (i.e. the one game you'd think it'd show). Maybe the TV was fixing it up for me? Anyway, there was still... a slight blur over everything... I think... but the colour was really so much improved, that I'd call it passable.
The cable itself has really standard inputs, and it's not special--people have mentioned its thinness, and it could benefit from being thicker, thankfully it's not a problem for the display, as far as I've seen. Oh, and in the 4 or so months I've had these, I've accidentally sat a lighter CRT on top of the wires and they are noticeably flattened a bit in that spot now--didn't effect the picture or sound a mite if that says anything to its sturdiness. Also, it bites really tightly in the back of the Nintendo machine, which is probably a good thing, but just expect to force it in a bit.
Uh, what else can I say? It's so cheap that you're really not out much if yours is a lemon. For that alone, I'd consider putting down just the $10 or so if you were ever even perceptive enough to go like: "Hey...! Maybe there's something better than this standard AV cable?" And if you're here reading this, you must be perceptive. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great racing game. If you are a racing fan, this is a must have. You need to be alert and ready for difficult turns. It is a little frusterating, being that the first tracks can stll be a little difficult. It is the type of game where you get sooo far, and one little mess up messes the whole thing up. You know, those games where you want to throw your controller across the room because you are so mad? This is one of them. The only problem is that your controller is the system itself. So if you love racing and have a good temper, you will love it. If not, well, wrap your GBA in some bubble wrap before hand! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fantastic. As a former soldier and a student of tactics, I was expecting to walk all over Advance Wars 2, given that it was my first GBA game. I had read previous reviews and decided to give the game a fair chance, and I'm glad I did. AW2 has been great -- the gameplay is smooth, consistent, and the A.I. for controlling your opponents is surprisingly capable. The gameplay is much more complex than I expected, and that complexity (unit costs and abilities change with whomever your CO is) gives a great battlefield experience. My only suggestion for an Advance Wars 3 would be the addition of units keyed to specific COs -- which would continue to add complexity to the game. I've only scratched the surface with it, thus far, and expect that I'll keep playing the game long after I've finished the campaign. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game, just too easy . When i first hear about megaman extreme I ordered it, I get the game a friday in I played about 2 hours, the saturday I did play 1 hour and the sunday 1 hour, and guess what? Well the game was finished, i don't really think it is as dificult as too many people says, cuz i get everything in the game, ( including the street fighter moves ), and it wasn't dificult at all. Well the game is cool, and good graphics, good sound, but personally I would like games more dificult or at least long enought to play them for more than a simple weekend. If U like the megaman series get the game, but don't expect a game dificult, just expect another megaman. an easy one, and with some stages that U played before, in other megaman titles. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super Mario Sunshine. Super Mario 64 was one of the best 3D Platformers ever made so Super Mario Sunshine has high expectations. But does it fulfill them. Yes and no. Let's start off with the story.
Mario goes on vacation and decides to go to a tropical island called Isle Delfino. But before he gets there an imposter named Shadow Mario has been spoiling the island which makes the Shine Sprites flee the island leaving the island's residents in darkness. So now Mario has to clean up the island to restore his reputation.
The game play is well done. Your goal is to collect 120 Shine Sprites in different areas on the island but there are only nine areas on the island to go to which is a little disappointing. I love getting to go to tons of different worlds which I had the pleasure to do in Super Mario 64. Also Through almost the entire game you can never take off your FLUDD (Flash Liquidizing Ultra Dousing Device) device. I'm not saying its bad I just think it would be nice to take a break from it once in a while. The levels can be a blast, there's a nice variety of Shine Sprites to get. For some you need to climb up windmills, surf on Bloopers, collect coins (ten blue coins give you a Shine Sprite) and well... I could go on and on and on.
The graphics are wonderful and are a big improvement over Super Mario 64's. The water looks terrific and I love being on Sirena Beach with the beautiful sunset.
The controls work almost flawlessly and there very easy to learn and hard to forget.
I have another complaint though. I HATE how lifeless the cut scenes are. Mario's face is blank all the time and it takes away from the story. And lots of them are impossible to skip. I mean the end of Mario 64 was so much fun watching and that's on an older console. Also the music isn't nearly as good as Super Mario 64 or any of the other Super Mario adventure games which is really disappointing.
This game is challenging and has great replay value and if you want to get all 120 Shine Sprites you'll probably want a Guide to help you. Overall this game is major fun but just not as high caliber as Super Mario 64 but I definitely recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just as I remembered it. This one's a classic, folks. I don't remember 'Yar's Revenge' being one of the "bigger name" games on Atari. It wasn't a 'Pac Man' or a 'Space Invaders', but it was definately a fun game. I loved it back then and I love it now. The Game Boy port of the title is excellent. The game is just as I remembered it. The only noticable difference is that the playing field is larger than the Game Boy's screen, meaning it will have to scroll in order to get to the other side. This is a minor footnote, however, and is an obstacle that will quickly be overcome. If you loved this game in the 80's and own a game boy, grab it up! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sonic Riders - Nintendo Gamecube (4.5 Stars. I knew I was taking a risk with this game, because of all the bad reviews, but what can I say. I thought it was pretty fun.
The game starts out the the Babylon Rogues stealing a Chaos Emerald. Sonic tries to stop them by using Extreme Gear (hover board), but he isn't that expierienced with the gear, so they get away. When he hears they're entering a racing tournament, he enters to try to stop them.
Now, on to the game. You start out each race on your extreme gear. There is a tube on the side that determines how much you can dash. A dash gives you a momentary rush of speed. If you keep dashing, the meter will go out, and you will run on foot. There are 3 ways to refill the tube. First is by collecting rings, which are scattered throughout the level, second is by finding a pitstop, and third is by earning points by doing tricks of ramps. The tricks are pretty simple.
Up - backflip, Down - frontflip, Right - right spin, Left - left spin, Diagnol - mixture of a spin and flip. You can do multiple tricks, but you won't get as many points if you don't land good. One thing people have been complaining about is the turning, but when I got it, I thought it wasn't bad at all, if anything it was fun. All you do is hold down the R or L button depedning on which way you turning. If you hold it down long enough, you'll boost. It is hard to turn sharp corners, but if everything in racing games were easy, where would the competition be.
The dificulty is surprisingly more hard than Shadow the Hedgehog or Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. You might find yourself getting frustrated while playing in story mode, but that's just how racing games are. The main characters are here. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. Also some new characters who call themselves the Babylon Rogues. There are some Unlockables like Shadow, Rouge, Cream, Robot 1 and 2, and others. Another thing is that you don't just race hover boards, but also motorcycles and and hover-skate type like Shadow the Hedgehog.
Overall:
Controls: 9
They're underrated from what I've heard
Camera: 10
Never had a problem
Graphics: 10
I normally wouldn't give a 10 for this. There are some areas that lack geometric detail, but when you're going fast, you won't even notice it. Plus the scenery and the characters graphics make up for it. Also some good cutscene graphics
Level Design: 9
Could be better, but still not bad at all
Voice Acting: 7
The voices are from the Sonic X show on FOX, So some of the voices like Sonic are fine, but Tails' voice is just to young
Soundtrack: 9.5
A techno-ish thing. Not bad, and it's at a low volume during racing
Replay Value: 9.5
Let's you play every level against CPU, one of your friends, or just by yourself
The Game: 9.5
It really averages out to a 9.1, but I gave it extra because it came with a Sonic X DVD
Overall, I was surprised with how good this game was. Die-hard sonic fans will give it 5 out of 5 stars. People who are just looking for something to do will give it 4 stars, and people who have dedicated their life to videogames and only spend their money on them will give it 3 stars, but I loved it. This game is alot better than Shadow The Hedgehog, and Sega doesn't lie when they said that this game has adrenaline, so I recommend Sonic Riders. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
excellent addition to the BK franchise. I was really sad when I read a review of this game in a certain magazine (whose initials shall remain G I). It got a really poor score. I loved the first N64 game and really liked the second. I'd just gotten a GBA SP and was thinking this would be the perfect game to try out that back-lit screen on. Well, I went ahead and ordered it from Amazon...and boy was I glad I didn't listen to that dorky reviewer!
She (the magazine reviewer) criticized the graphics, which are excellent. It's a perfect port...they may in fact be clearer than the N64 graphics...though the other customer reviewer here on Amazon is correct, it is difficult to tell how high some platforms are. She also criticized the "collision" saying that the enemies scored a hit on Banjo when they shouldn't have. Well, when you are playing a game like this, that's one of the things you have to get used to and anticipate. A lazy gamer complains about the collision.
The sound is exact. The music is there in all its twangy goodness. The moves are there. All the running around looking for stuff is there (Jinjos, Jiggies, notes, etc). The GBA SP is a little awkward in my big hands, but if you have one of those domajobbers that make it like a console controller, that would make it all the sweeter.
The ONLY thing that keeps me from giving this game five stars (which I kind of think it deserves) is it's shortness. I would have liked a few more worlds/levels to explore. But, hey, they leave you wanting more. That's a good thing.
What is here is excellent...so Four and three quarters stars really. I'm going to play it again, right after I finish it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than House of the Dead 2. This game is one of the most original ideas I've ever seen. Typing tutorials aren't anything new, but horror light-gun games converted into one is definitely something that required some thinking. But aside from being original, it's also very fun to play and is an excellent substitution for a standard typing tutorial. Sometimes after playing it will allow you to go back and practice words which contain letters which you had difficulty on, which definitely will help a new typer or a skilled one. On a side note, I've been using a computer since long before they became popular, I've clocked my typing at up to 85 WPS with other tutorials, and I still ranked among the lower positions after my word try at this game. Definitely challenging. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Sega Hit. Sega never ceases to continue their amazing leaps forward in the gaming industry, and Jet Grind Radio can only amplify that! The unique cel-shading techinique which draws black lines around objects is not new, but new for actual in-game playing. You'll think it's 2D at first, until you see the camera rotate around a character. Mind-blowing indeed. If cartoons were real, this is what they'd look like. The game takes place in a fictinous Tokyo, and it's up to you to spraypaint the town with your logos, all while avoiding tanks, helicoptors, and the hordes of cops! What other game can you spraypaint the back of a police chief?! Jet Grind Radio 2? Yeah, it's coming! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Here we go. It was great seeing Mario and exploring Isle Delfino. The effects, especially the ones involving water and light, were spectacular. I've spent hours already just running around, looking at different parts of the island, or diving in and swimming with schools of fish in Noki Bay. The gameplay involves a steep learning curve, it's hard to master the controls from the very beginning, especially the camera. Once you do master the controls, though, you have an amazing amount of control over your movements that most games just can't equal. Due mainly to the addictiveness of this game, I managed to finish it in about ten days, but there's still lots of blue coins and other secrets that I've yet to collect. I will be playing this game for a while, finishing up all the things I'm missing, and then I'll probably start all over again, just to relieve the experience once more. Very Highly Recommended! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Why knock it. I don't know the age of M.Dickerson, but he/she sure sounds like a cranky old person. "I remember in the old days when we had the REAL dance pad. This one's just a cheap rip off of the original." This dance pad is perfectly fine and actually adds a new flavor to the ddr series. Though the lack of a dual pack is too bad (to get another pad) the storyline and dancing itself is a fun experience. Though Darth Kommisar (I think is the name) had a long explanation, it has to be one of the best reviews. I believe he stated something about the old ddr series songs and dance moves becoming boring (and if this was another person, I apologize for not giving you credit), and I couldn't agree more. I got my second ddr game last christmas, but I couldn't help but let it gather dust after one point when I noticed how similar the songs were to the other versions. DDR Mario Mix offers a refreshing break from the old styles of the typical DDR series. As stated, using a controller and a pad is the only way to play with two people if you don't have two pads, but some people allow that to make up their mind about how they think the game is. If you don't have two pads, then switch off with your friend or (if for some reason you can't share with your friend) find some way to get money for another pad. Don't decide from what the other reviewers tell you that the game is awful because there aren't two pads. I have always been a Mario fan (I don't go overboard, but I like playing the games when I can), so I enjoy the Mario Mix. I have DDR games, but even DDR extreme with the eye toy party game option isn't enough to compare to this exciting new game. Before I finish, though, I would like to say one more thing. If this review wasn't compelling enough to make you like the game or (if you haven't yet done so) buy it, think about it like this: Would you buy the new, different DDR Mario Mix, or would you rather buy the next, simple DDR game, most likely with the same kinds of songs found on it's predecessors? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DreamCast system review. The DreamCast is an amazing system, It can offer graphics par with the PlayStation 2 and in my opinion has way better games then the PS2. With Playstation 2 I found that you have to sort through all the junk to find something good. With the DreamCast that is not the case. I find I play my DreamCast more than any of my other systems. I have been a huge supporter of the DC since I bought it, I have purchased over 40 titles for the system and numerous memory cards and controllers.
The DreamCast has so much that no one has even ever heard of did you know there is ways to make your DreamCast play movies? thats right I have SpiderMan, Blade 2 and Resident evil all on movies. Although the quality is not DVD it is still good. I also have ever single NES game playable on my DreamCast, as well as Quake one. ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best Mario Game Comes to the GBA. Super Mario Bros 3 is by far the best game in the series. With so many levels and power-ups, this game will entertain you for hours. The graphics are the same as on the SNES version with some voice added by the same guy that gave Mario his pipes on the N64. If you have a E-Reader and another Game Boy (or Game Boy Player) you can use special e-cards that will add new levels and give you power-ups. Though it may be the same game as the one for SNES, the e-reader support and the fact that it's portable are a good enough reason to buy this game. I bought an e-reader just because of SMB3! This game is great! Don't pass this title up. You'll be sorry you did. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Solid Replacement. This was a solid replacement for my Game Boy Advanced SP's battery. The product arrived on-time, came well-packaged, and even included a small screw-driver to open up a GBA SP. The battery works well and gives me about 4-6 hours per charge. I usually need to charge it for 1-2 hours. In contrast, Nintendo claims its stock SP battery would last between 7-10 hours and require 3 hours to fully charge.
I have been using the battery for over three weeks now, with close to 3 hours per day whilst commuting. I have not seen any degradation in quality during these first few weeks.
This product does have some strange quirks. After changing the battery for three hours before actually playing a GBA game, my SP displayed a red LED light indicating a low battery level. This seemed to be a false-positive, as the light went away after I rebooted my SP.
I paid $7.99 (USD) for this battery and would recommend it to anyone who wants to get back into retro gaming. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil LIVES! Turn out the Lights. I loved the first Resident Evil on the Nintendo gamecube. I thought that the graphics and effects were amazing. I was scared more on that game than any game I've ever played. ( Including Fatal Frame ) Great jump moments and just the new, clear atmosphere made for an extra fright. Along with the game came New areas to Explore, new items, and same old puzzles revamped which led to Light-less hours of intrique. Best part of playing this game was playing it in the dark with no lights on around you. I refused to play this game with any lights on, cause I felt that just killed the whole mood. Night play only if you want to see why this game rules.
Resident Evil 0 I didn't like as much. I was so excited when it first came out, I was in line before the store opened. Upon playing it, I just didn't like the whole "Tag-Team" essence it carried with it. Switching between characters and having to keep the other one alive. The computer would often make stupid mistakes which would cost us both our lives. That and no save boxes. Now, I know that's done to improve skill and try something different, I guess I just got too spoiled by 1, 2, 3, and Code Veronica that it was a complete, and kinda dissapointing shock. The graphics are bar-none awesome. gameplay for me on this game was just hard to get through. Never finished it to date. Hope you enjoy none-the-less. Resident Evil still is going strong! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super Mario World With Some Modifications...For The Good (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars. Flashback to the Christmas 1993. I first received my Super Nintendo, and Super Mario World came with the console (this was back when you got the system and a game all in one box for $129.00). I played this game for hours, and I eventually beaten it in about 3 years, due to on and off play. Eventually I sold my system and all my games. But just recently I decided to pick up "Super Mario World" on gameboy advance about a week ago. The game is still fun to play. You get the traditional powers like the mushroom and the fire flower. The new addition you receive is a cape (if you played Super Mario 3, it is exactly the racoon tail power). Also this game introduced Yoshi and his friends (different color Yoshis). There are also newer enemies in this game that may come pretty tough to beat. Whats also good is that you can store powers in that blue box at the top of the screen, which can come in handy as well.
There are some modifications on the GBA than the SNES versions. One that stood out to me was that you can either play with Mario or Luigi on any level, and you can switch them out whenever you feel. Also if you played with Luigi, you'll notice the awkward jump that he has (if you played Super Mario 2, you'll remember that the way he jumped he kicked his legs in the air. He does that on here as well). Another modification is that the game is much easier as it was on SNES. When Mario or Luigi was hit by an enemy of some kind, they would return back small on the SNES. Here on the GBA version, if you're hit, you'll return back to Super Mario or Luigi (you'll return to the power that you have when you received the mushroom), making you have more chances before you loose a life. One other modification I seemed to notice is that if you beat any Star Road levels (on the map screen you'll see a star that will take you to some hidden levels), you remember that is where you can get the different color Yoshi's (red, blue, and yellow). Well here on the GBA, the Star Road levels are not the only place you can access the diffent color Yoshi's. You can actually get them almost on any level now. If you know what item boxes on the levels that will pop out a Yoshi, you can get them in different colors now. Thats actually a good thing to me now, because they are more accessable than having to only go to one place. Also Yoshi can eat and spit out more items now, which is also a good thing as well. Also the characters talk, which I'm getting used to now.
Well I'm glad I have this game. It is very fun to play. It takes me back to my child hood days when I had this on SNES. I've already beaten this game (I took the Star Road shortcut). This game is pretty easier than it was on SNES. I love it and I recommend it to all ages.
Also this game come with the Arcade version of Super Mario. That is the game where you hit the enemies from underneith and go up and kick them for points. I think they put that in every Super Mario advance games for GBA. This game will keep you occupied for a while and will bring lots of fun to your playing experience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An oldie but a goodie. While not an actual video game, the Galoob Game Genie for the classic Nintendo Game Boy certainly is a blast. Whether you want to modify your level of health, ammo, lives or continues, or give you that super-secret power-up you normally have to jump through hoops to get, you can most likely find codes on a myriad of different websites for whatever you desire. And for those codes you use a lot, there's a flip-open compartment on the back of the device; you can print up the codes, fold the paper and store then in the compartment. This is a must-have for any gamer; it will even work with the later Game Boy models (Pocket, Micro, Color, Advance and Advance SP), so you can play your old favorites without wearing out your old Game Boy. Highly recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The First RPG for the Gamecube. (Skies of Arcadia and Evolution Worlds don't count!)
Story: 2/5 ToS has that story that RPG fans have heard over and over again... Someone must save the world, a few friends come with her, more people come, etc. If you've played Final Fantasy X before, you'll realize that Tales of Symphonia shamelessly rips its storyline from that game.
Characters: 3/5 Again with the RPG stereotypes. You have the cocky teenaged guy who wants to help everyone. The girl that has to save the world from destruction. A mysterious mercenary. Two elven magicians. Although, once you travel to the land of Tethe'alla, there are the far more interesting characters of Sheena, Zelos, Presea, and Regal.
Graphics: 4/5 The cel-shading looks very good, but the fact that NAMCO removed almost all of the anime-style cut-scenes on the first disc takes away from the experience, as cel-shading can only have so much emotion. Although, once you finally DO get to the cut-scenes(ALL TWO OF THEM!), you will be pleased.
Sound: 3.5/5 The musical scores are done very nicely, although, the majority of the music you'll hear are the world map theme, battle theme, and "pre-boss battle" theme. The rest is masked by attrotious voice actors pathetically performing their lines. The voices hardly sound natural at all, and on the rare occasion that they do, it'll most likely be a short line. Since the GCN discs have such little space, there was no room for the original Japanese Language track, unfortunately.
Gameplay: 4/5 The battles control nicely, and the computer characters' AI actually isn't bad. You can change certain aspecs of how each character battles (frontlines, long-range magic, do nothing at all, etc.), and can choose what moves you want them to use or not use, even during battle. However, battles even with bosses tend to be a bit too easy, and button mashing will usually occur. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great conversion from Amiga. If you are looking for a fun WW1 aircraft simulator, this should keep you hooked for a while.
The original on the Amiga is very well carried over to the GBA. A number of improvements also - much better bombing and strafing missions which are harder and more controlable. The majority of the missions will be flying (the best type) and you can toggle views (thankfully) so you are not constricted by the default behind cockpit view. You can chose an allied or German campaign to play which is also a nice new feature.
Yes there could have been weather and lighting changes (but to be honest, it would make viewing the screen harder than it already is for this game)
A really good smooth flowing game keeping you interested in the ever developing (true) storyline.
Get hold of a copy of this great dogfighting/WW1 simulator. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Fun. I've only played this a little on my friends Cube, but I just got mine, and I'm working really hard to get it. If you think about it pikmin are kind of like Ants, when they kill and enemy they take it back to thier Onion for food for more pikmin. I think this game is really Fun, but because of the Time Limit you can't really just fool around with your pikmin. I'm also bummed that you have to use a Memory Card to save. Here's a tip, Once you find the Yellow Pikmin, Spend a whole Day(Game Time) Gathering food and makeing as many Pikmin as possible. Even after the short time I have watched the game I think its one of the top 3 games I have ever played. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super game, fantastic graphics, poor turning, few hovercars. This game is sooo cool for several reasons:1. The graphics are cool and exactly the same as the super nes version. 2. It's fun to do multiplayer, but you can only do one race with the same vehicles with different colors IF you only have one game cartridge. You probably won't find someone else with the same game though. 3. The game is fast, which is exciting in 3-D for GBA.
The down part is there are only 4 hovercars to choose from, and only one, the J-B Crystal, has the best turning and speed. It is really frustrating to use all the other cars because none of them are nearly as good as J-b Crystal.
Overall, you probably would want this game, but consider what I said. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mixed Emotions. First off, the more you play it the more this game [isn't good]. The Rookie mode is way too easy, and the Veteran mode makes outfielding (because of the camera angles) impossible. And every game from there on just gets tedious.
The graphics are fairly crisp, and some games are exciting and fun, but for the most part: THIS...GAME...[isn't good].
Looking very forward to their upgrade to 2003, which should be out soon.
Disappointments: AI, camera angles (which player has no control over), limited creativity, shallow commentary (which there is not much variety to), player models and faces (all the same), fielding control, no "player of the game"
Pleasant Surprises: animation, stadiums, batting control, Box Scores, Cooperstown teams, deep stats | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
30yrOld says BUY THIS GAME. Buy this game. Just do it, just buy this game.
So you never managed to do an ollie on a board in high school; so you thought all the long haired guys in flannels on their home-made boards were dorks. So friggin what. Try this game. You will simply love it.
I got this game about a month after plugging in my GameCube and have played this game every day since(we are talking ten months). Other games have come and gone but none have come close to the replay value of Tony Hawk. Each new skater presents a different challnege, and there are actually rewards for winning the game with different skaters. This keeps it fun.
And if you get bored, well bloody hell, just build yourself your own skate park already and quit complaining!
Please ... buy this game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not worthy of a purchase. MLS Extratime offers the most up to date rosters for the MLS and more than enough International teams. What I find annoying is that the World Cup is just around the corner and although having all the real MLS players is nice, I would have like to have all the real international players for the rest of the teams. I like the MLS and all but the World Cup is soccer's premiere event and not to have the international players not accurately represent is a big minus
One thing MLS Extratime does have is decent controls. The players feel pretty responsive when controling them. The through pass is also done very well, just like in ISS 98 for the N64. The coaching options are nice and the control of the set pieces is done well. Too bad all these nice features are completely overlooked due to the most annoying player switching I have ever seen in a sports game. I would like to say that no sports game should have automatic switching of your players. Combined with manual switching makes even more frustrating. It's really annoying with you shoot a shot and it's blocked and instead of retaining control of your player it switches to some player not even in the run of play.
Fortunately, this is an aspect of MLS Extratime 2002 that wasn't royally screwed up. Although the player models aren't as good as EA's FIFA, MLS's face models are much more superior. The players really look very similar to the real life counterparts. The animation of the character is done pretty well and the stadium environments are better the EA's FIFA.
The Compute AI stinks in this game. I'm beating the computer defenders like they were drugged up before the game. Also it's so easy to score on the computer goalie. Just do the same move over and over again, cut in out and shoot, works every time. Pretty soon I was crushing the computer 10 to 0. I swear there's more scoring in this game than there is in hockey, which is not realistic. The game feels very arcade like because of this.
MLS Extra time may be presented like a real ESPN TV soccer match but in no way does it accurately depicts what goes on in a real soccer game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
dont believe the 12 year old gamer. I own Fire Emblem and do admit that it's a very challenging game, but don't be fooled by what this 12 year old gamer says. How many other games do you know that actually says the words the characters are saying, zero! This is an awesome game and the story isn't just about Lyn. You get to use Lyn Eliwood and Hector in 3 different stories which are all great. You also get to use an armada of types of characters including generals, paladins, lords, archers, mages, bishops, and healers. I also have Final Fantasy Tactics for GBA and was not impressed with it at all. The game is also very long which would normally be a downfall but in this game you just don't want to stop. Also after beating each story you can unlock secrets within the game like different levels of play like easy, normal, and hard. There is also a sound room and practice mode. I think this is the greatest strategy game to hit the market for the GBA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
If you liked the NES version of Bionic Commando. If you liked the NES version of Bionic Commando, this Gameboy Color version makes the NES version look archaic!! New levels, two characters to choose from (the strong male, and the agile female), beautiful graphics, smooth scrolling, and detailed character animations truely make this cartridge stand out. With the traditional side scrolling levels, and top-down battles when intercepting enemy trucks, and a new 3rd type of combat in sniper mode that is optional for powerups during a mission, the game will definately keep you entertained. 3 save slots are available on this cartridge. Also, if you are mid-mission, and you need to quit back to the map to change equipment or save, holding Select, A, and B all at the same time will exit the mission and bring you out. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't underestimate this game. Don't believe all of those people who say that this game sucks. They, obviously, don't have a life. When I first played this game, I was immediately hooked. The graphics are amazing and gameplay is cool. One of the best things about this game is the "heavy blows" dealt to an opponent. When fighting a boss, depending on the scenery, you can hit him or her into the background. You can, also, do this to the foot soldiers throughout the game. The boss battles are the best battles in the game.
The only things that I don't like about this game is the music and the absence of the Buu saga. When fighting a group of enemies, the music never "pumps you up" in order to get ready for battle. The Buu saga should really be on this game. I hope that Japan will dish out a sequel to this game. I would buy it the day it comes out...
Believe me, if you are looking for a new experience in the world of Dragon Ball Z, then this is the game for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Great Game for the 28- Year Old Big Time Fan, or the 8-Year Old Little Man. You know when I first bought Madden 2007 for my Gameboy Advanced SP I was a little worried. I thought that maybe the players were too small to see very clearly, perhaps the game play could lack considering that I am used to playing Madden 2007 on the GameCube or that some of the details that I had grown used to using on the GameCube would not be as good on the small machine. But I have to say after playing it a couple of weeks now it is pretty amazing the portable power that programmers can put into those tiny Gameboy Advance SP cartridges.
Overall, the game is really in enjoyable, and for a person that doesn't spent a lot of time at home, it's a blast. What makes it great also is that with the Gameboy Advance SP there is no need to buy additional memory cards to save seasons as on other portable systems. The game includes all of the names of the players, the teams and every little detail that you would enjoy in the full console version. I have to say that I was really surprised, the game play is very fluid, the picture is clear to play once you get over the smaller scree. In addition, the controls are set up just like any other Madden game that you would have ever played which makes it very easy to adopt and play quickly, right out of the box. Also, the cost is right at $20 on (....) for the same price.
The game does not become bothersome with over used commentary by John Madden and Al Michaels, but it has just enough to make it cool. So far I have really enjoyed my purchase of Madden 2007 for the Gameboy Advance SP and this is coming from a 28 year old, male, grad student that likes to take a break every so often in the library from studying to play a video game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Play the original need for speed. This is a very fun compilation disc. As an SNES owner, I never had a copy of the Sonic games, so this was a great addition to my library. It includes 7 main games, unlockable games, and lots of bonus material.
Of the 7 games, Mean Bean Machine and Sonic 3D Blast are the duds. One is a tetris/puzzle bobble/tetris attack variation while the other is a pseudo-3D game from an isometric perspective. Its nice to have them for completion purposes, but thats about it. Sonic Spinball is a cool (if hard) pinball variation.
The real fun is in the 4 traditional platformers, ranging from Sonic 1 to Sonic and Knuckles. All four stand the test of time very well, with catchy music, tight controls, and colorful graphics. Sonic 3 is probably the weakest, as it's rather short and seems more mean-spirited about where hazards are placed, but its still a fun time. As a side note, the variations of the "Sonic and Knuckles" lock-on cart are also included as bonuses.
So what's missing? Sonic CD, which is rumoured to be on the next mega collection (the videos are here though). A save function (apart from Sonic 3) would also have been nice. Finally, the PS2 and X-Box editions have the Game Gear Sonic games as bonuses, but these can be found on the Sonic Adventure Director's Cut disc for those interested. Sonic Mega Collection is a worthwhile old school gaming experience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THANKS, NINTENDO. Anyone who doubts the technology in these controllers, please don't fool yourself. The responsiveness is absolutely perfect, you will notice absolutely no difference between the Wavebird and the wired controller that comes with the Gamecube console. It will work through any household object that may be between you and the console, such as a dresser, bed, or chair. There is no need to worry about your commands reaching the console. There are also sixteen channels, so you usually don't even need to change the channel when playing with friends, and if you do, there is no interference between the channels. As for the battery life, it is very, very good, and totally worth the amazing freedom the wireless function affords you. It even comes with batteries! Nintendo really did think of everything. I would greatly encourage anyone looking at purchasing additional wired controllers to go with the Wavebird instead, you will be so happy you did. No more crossing wires! Unless you absolutely need to have the rumble function (and believe me, I like the rumble, too, but you won't miss it), treat yourself and everyone who uses your console to the Wavebird! And if you're giving a 'cube as a gift, make sure you get them a Wavebird, too. Now, if only Sony and Microsoft with take the hint... Consumers want a solid wireless controller! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Blows away the old one - turn in your old one and buy this. I'm a video game veteran way back from when pong was around. I bought the gb, gbc and the gba. This is finally where you want to be when it comes to handheld gaming. Why it rocks: BACKLIGHT - no more goofy, not quite right, snake lights and accessories. I cannot overstate the clarity and increased playablity afforded by the new light. Your old games will have a 2nd life as now you are finally able to SEE them. SIZE/APPEARANCE - extremely compact, fits great in an aftermarket leather case. Doesn't look like such a kid's toy. Now you won't look and feel like a 6 year old when you play your GBA-SP Chessmaster while waiting for a flight. This won't make the women think you're a dork. GAMES - A few pretty playable games (that adults can play) with a bunch due out. GBA - not just for Pokemon anymore... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One big problem for Nintendo....that was triumphed over later. Right before the Super Nintendo came into the scene, Sega was taking care of business pretty easily by releasing the Sega Genesis. Granted, the Master System was out before it, but that didn't become a big shot console.
The Genesis had a library of amazingly graphical 16-bit games before the Super Nintendo. In fact, when the Super Nintendo came out, the Genesis library was still growing. Genesis production stopped in 1995, though. Yet, the last game for it came out in 2002.
The most notable Genesis titles are the Sonic games and perhaps Gunstar Heroes. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ok game if you can find it cheap. I got this at the Blockbuster/GameRush store. The store in my area allows me to trade in games for used ones so I got this one. Having played "From Russia with Love" which was a great Bond by EA, I went ahead and received this one for a mere five bucks.
Well unlike the other game it's a first person shooter. Not really a bad thing but the game can get rather repetitive. The AI as others have pointed out could have used more work but in general a lot of First Person Shooters (especially the early ones) are known for this. The game also doesn't quite have the depth, replay value or creativity that the other game had too. On a scale of 1-10, I would give the other game close to a 10 and this game about a 5 1/2.
The graphics were easy on the eyes and boatload of movies were fun to watch. It was also a treat for a brief time to hear the voice of the great Christopher Lee.
The story is all over the place but if you're a Bond fan I doubt you'll care. You accidentally kill Bond himself then work for Goldfinder or Dr. No? Then along the way you meeet Bond girl Pussy Galore or something like that.
The story itself probably like the rest of this game definitely needed more tweaking. However, the levels/missions are long enough. For me for five backs it's a great deal. However, anything over that would be ridiculous.
If you are into FPS though, you'll want to pick it up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Nostalgia Lvl: 1000. Im 24 years old and this game takes me back to the right time of my life!! I bought a GBA SP just to play all the games I loved as a kid and this one was of the firsts on my list (Red version was 1st.) It works perfect, and has a new save battery installed so it was like buying it at Toys R Us when it came out in 2001. And a huge plus was that the game looks pretty mint for how long its been around. I highly recommend!!
(P.S, GameStop might have them cheaper but the majority have dried out save batteries, meaning you cant save, making the games and buying them useless!!) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a good game for people who like pokemon. This game while it is fun when get it after you beat it it is not as much fun. The new features such as the day and night, the new pokeballs and the new types of pokemon the dark and the steel are a good but it could still be better. I think you should be able to fight with people who have the red,blue and yellow versions it just isn't as much fun just being able to fight have aganist people who have the gold, silver and crystall versions. It is also a pain when you trade pokemon I mean pokemon like pikachu who knows a move like zapcanon can not be traded with people who have pokemon blue red and yellow it gets to be a pain having to get my pokemon that I can trade to the blue red and yellow you have to go to blackthron city and talk to te move deleter to remove the move before you can trade it. Other than that this game is ok but if you have a game boy advance I would what untill pokemon advance comes to the usa. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Still fun in GBA but not quite the same. Being an adult game player, I remember having a great time with Wings on the Amiga and was excited to finally see it available on a different platform. It's still fun but now that I'm playing it on the Nintendo DS lite, it's just not the same game. Of course, the screen is SO much smaller which is difficult, I think, as the game was originally created with a larger monitor view in mind. Something else that really bugs me is the elimination of the use of parachutes which is included in the original. Parachutes were brought in if you progressed far enough into the historical timeline of the game. Have not yet been able to face the Red Baron either which is a real bummer and, once again, a seeming deviation from the Amiga version.
Wings is a fun game - even on the smaller platform and especially for those who never experienced it in its former glory. However,for me, someone who LOVED this game on the Amiga, this version just comes up lacking. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Busy Mom of 4. This is great entertainment for the whole family at the fraction of the cost of other gaming consoles. The kids play on it almost every day and love the fact that there are 80 games to chose from including more than one version of sonic the hedgehog and two player games or single player games. We got this last Christmas (2012) and the kids still play with it (at least 4 or 5 times a week). The large variety of games combined with the ease and access of just plugging it in, no searching for game cartridges, or having to buy more games makes it a number one source of entertainment in our house. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
High-flying Star X. This is a high-flying, alien-blasting, shoot-em up game. It has very great graphic for the fact that it's not like a handhled X-Box or something. The story: you're a human pilot who went with some diplomats to an alien planet. Hoping for peace your group met with theirs, but the aliens aren't quite the talk it out type of guys so when they see your group they literally blow it up. Now you're the last force between these 'Karask' and earth. Can you stop them before every human is a slave. Fly through 22 missions in 9 alien worlds, including some levels in outer space. Destroy enemy craft. Get power-ups for your laser, shield, and even collect smart-bombs to blow up those aliens. Gun power-ups can go with you to further levels. This game also has a practice mode to get you used to flying before you take on the Karask. About the only con is the cartridge art. Bam! should have put a little more effort into it but art doesn't make a game. You will love this game. Happy gaming. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Best. J.M.J
Chaos Theory is the best Splinter Cell game yet. I expect them to get better as they progress. One of the best things about this game is the adrenalin rush you get as you hang from a pipe with your pistol, drawing a bead on your enemy; knowing you may have only one breath left before he turns and sees you.
Another good thing about this game is the length of the missions.
The other two had long missions but save points every twenty feet. In Chaos Theory you can save it when ever you want and the average amount of checkpoints is three (3) per mission.
The videos are also a heck of alot better than the other two and
the plot is so amazing it's hard to get to the bottom of it.
It's nothing like the first game where nothing suprised you because you knew you had to kill Nikoladze and recover the Ark.
But in CT the amount of work put into the story rivals spy movies like the Mission Impossible series.
The graphics are also the best I have ever seen. Everything looks absolutely real not just in the buildings but also outdoors like when you go to wartorn South Korea it actually looks like people have firing missile and dropping bombs into
Seoul.
The single player mode alone is worth the 20 or 30 bucks you'll pay for the game because Sam Fisher is still the best guy out there. You also get training videos where he instructs you on stealth basics, cool moves and fire and movement. In the other two games you only had the SC-20K with stuff like Sticky Shockers and other non-lethal ammo. But in CT you get the Foregrip attachment for use during prolonged fire. You get the Shotgun attatchment which is deadly from anything up to 20 meters or so. Really good for room clearing.
And here is one really bad thing: the scope from the last two games is gone it's been replaced by a 1.5x scope and the only compensation is you get the Sniper attatchment but even that has it's drawbacks because it makes a heck of a loud noise.
The co-op isn't as good as I had hoped because you only get sticky cameras and you SC-20K is single-fire only. But moves like the Tomoe Nage where you throw your partner through the air and he hits your enemy. There isn't any blood even though the ESRB rating says so and the language is no problem.
Nothing you don't hear in school anyway.
So, all in all, this the best game out there at the moment so go ahead and buy it. DON'T rent it. It only ruins it just buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing,unreal BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT. I'm not much of the Zelda gamer. Actually I thought it was very cheesy. I was upset with past Zelda games including A Link To The Past for Game Boy Advance. But when I got the Windwaker I was Zelda captured. It's a great game. The 3-d graphics aren't the best,but cool enought to like them.
Now to the actual gaming. Ok your sister Aryll gets captured by a mutant bird or something. Your grandma is displeased and gives you a shield. You go with a band of pirates and start a great adventure. Later you get a windwaker and the magic begins. This is definetely one of the best Nintendo games ever and a must have! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Do Not Buy. I had high hopes. I used it to loosen 5 screws on my TurboDuo to fix it. I was able to open the unit. But, as I put it back together, it got to the 4th screw and I already felt it. Stripped!! 1/4 way into tightening the screw, it completely lost all "teeth" and now I can't secure the cover on the unit. Then, to my dismay I found that the power switch was in the wrong place!! Now I have to open it again, BUT, I can't now because the bit is useless!!
One of the other reviewers did state this. And they were right. So, take it from me and all those with negative responses, Don't buy this bit!!!
I contacted the seller for a return. I'll see how that goes. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Action-intensive game. I think this is a more intensive game than Sonic Adventure for GameCube or DreamCast. Now you can use weapons which you take from the defeated enemies to add a new style of game play.
Pros:
- two new super powers to unleash when you have killed certain numers of enemies.
- You have the right to choose your path with the decision you take on each stage. And in the end you get 10 different endings!!! so you have a great replay value.
- Great graphics!
Cons:
- 2.player mode sucks a little bit.
- You can use vehicles in some areas and they are not fun because they are slower than you and hard to drive.
Overall: It is some kind of an RPG (i know it isn't) but it looks like one because you choose your path on each stage to get differents endings. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best Dreamcast games ever made. One of the last great games to send off the Dreamcast, Sega pulled out all the stops in this sequel to their top launch title. Sonic Adventure 2 takes everything the first game was, and refines it and tries to top it as much as it can. The levels are huge (although some are not as vast and distinct as those in the original) and the action is super fast, but the ultra smooth frame rate never drops and the graphics are sharp and some of the best to ever grace the system. Sonic Adventure 2 is not as challenging as the first, and some of the harder and more challenging aspects of the first game have been made more simpler (raising Chao is easier than ever) and the game is easier to get into than ever before, even if you've never played a Sonic game. All in all, if you still have your Dreamcast then there is no reason why you don't own this as well. Sonic Adventure 2 is one of the finest games for the system, and it is a fitting farewell for one of the beat and most underrated systems of all time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
People who give this game a bad review are really just mad at something else. Anyone who can't see that this is not only the best Resident Evil Game ever made but arguably one of the best games ever made in general needs to be slapped across the face. I thoroughly enjoyed this game for many reasons. People will say that everyone is too caught up with graphics, but that's only what draws a person to a game like this. The gameplay is really what keeps you playing. To all the people who are upset with the changes Capcom made, I think it's unfair to blame them for deciding it was time for a change. I'm a fan of the series and I had no problem with the old camera angles and aiming system. To me it was awkward and a little flawed but you could argue that it gave the older games a scarier feel. That being said, RE4 is a welcome change. Capcom doesn't owe anybody an apology for making a game that is more of a shooter than a survival horror, or for making some necessary adjustments such as an over the shoulder camera, or even for leaving out a lot of the things that characterized other games in the series. Some may complain that it's just not RE without zombies and the Umbrella Corp. If that's your stance than go play the other RE titles; they're great games but they're all essentially the same! It's a shame people are so hung up on keeping things consistent that they refuse to enjoy something new. Not to mention better. Also some people are expecting too much. It would be nice to be able to strafe, but it kind of makes things too easy. To expect Leon to be able to do all kinds of melee moves as if he were a real person in a life or death situation is just too much to ask. Be realistic. They definitely did a good job adjusting the gameplay dynamics though to allow Leon to be able to kick or suplex enemies once they are stunned. Enemies do different things depending on where you shoot them too. That's innovative. You no longer need ink ribbons to save or an item box to store your items. RE4 does away with so many of the inconveniences of the previous RE titles, and yet there is still no pleasing some people, especially the stubborn "old-school" gamers who insist on keeping everything the way it is. Keep an open mind. Just because Capcom decides to appeal to the majority of the people who were tired of the old stuff, doesn't mean they are selling out or trying to alienate diehard fans of the series. This game takes the series in a new direction, and it's a much needed change. Everyone is entitled to their oppinion, all I can ask is that people stop insulting the people who praise RE4. By the way, the majority of people think it's a great game, so don't try to discredit so many people as if you're the only person who knows what you're talking about. It pisses me off. If you don't like the game, stay away from it. If you haven't played it and are looking for advice, do yourself a favor and buy this one. You won't regret it. Don't listen to the people who think the new style insults their intelligence because instead of shooting at something you can't even see, now you get to aim freely and more naturally. It doesn't dumb the gameplay down or make it too easy. This game isn't frustrating, but it has its hard moments too. It's well worth your money.
P.S. If you didn't like this game that's a shame. But please don't say that anybody who likes the game is stupid or an idiot or anything else like that. Your opinion isn't the only one that matters. Don't be an ass. Thank you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the Best Game Boy Zeldas. This is definitely a prized game. I don't know how Shigeru Miyamoto comes up with all these awesome Zelda games! It has a great plot of Link trying to save Holodrum from Onox, the evil, dark general. He has to collect 8 Essences of Nature and save Din, the Oracle of Seasons from a terrible doom. I would definitely recommend this game. There is also The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. This is also a great game. What I think is one of the coolest and best ideas from Miyamoto is that you can use the Link cable once you've defeated both Seasons and Ages and fight against Ganon and save Princess Zelda. If you ask me, you should definitely save your money for this one because this is definitely one of the classics. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
this new smash bros game kicks . nintendo back with a brand new super smash bros game and this game rules. The new game Super SMash Bros. MELEE is similar 2 the 1st Super Smash Bros. game but it ishas alot of new features that the other one doesnt have. NEW FETURES ON SUPER SAMSH BROS. MELEE this new game has slick graphics and awesome play control and lots gameplay variety has tons 9 new secret characters like(Falco,Ganondorf,Marth.andMewtwo).SSMB also has minigames like Homerun Derby where u smack ... a poor little beanbag 2 c who how far it goes and 100 man melee and ext... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Grand Theft Auto..for the Gameboy Advance...'bout time. We've all been looking for(the often rumored) Grand Theft Auto for the Gameboy Advance and, now, after a long wait- we finally have it. Despite the reviews I've read all over the internet and even a certain gaming magazine on the game(which weren't favorable, let me tell you); I found the game to be pretty awesome(especially considering what the GBA can do). It amazes me how they were able to make the place so HUGE in the game...but they did it. Played in the vein of the classic PSone games, Grand Theft Auto has found a good avenue on the Advance. You can explore Liberty City, find dozens of vehicles to drive, choose from hundreds of side missions, even go on rampages to blow away your enemies and earn points by doing it in a set amount of time. Like the product description states, Grand Theft Auto brings the thrills of the classic GTA gaming series to your Game Boy Advance....big time. You'd be a fool to miss this pocket version. It's just as much fun as all the other games. It is, definitely, a must for all GTA fans. Trust me.
I hope that Rockstar and Take2 Interactive decide to continue the series on the system. It'd be a big seller, I assure you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Colosseum is a great game fans should enjoy despite some very minor issues. Positive:
+ great story
+ the first true Pokemon adventure in 3-D
+ Colosseum mode is pretty extensive
Negative:
- things just take a little too long sometimes
- only 48 shadow Pokemon
Pokemon Stadium had been Pokemon's only foray into the wonderful world of 3-D before 2004, when this game came out. They only had battles and minigames, no real adventure. But with Colosseum, a full 3-D adventure and story was added to make for a really great game.
The story is actually good, believe it or not. The evil corporation Cipher has made some Pokemon evil (shadow Pokemon) and it's up to you to stop them and snag as many of the evil ones as possible, bringing them back to normal along the way. The story remains at least a little engaging throughout, but it really bugs me that the main character doesn't say one single word in the whole game.
The gameplay is basically the same in battle as any other Pokemon game, but every battle is a double battle. This is cool sometimes, but some single battles every once in a while would have made for a bit of good variety. The game is in full 3-D, which is really cool to see essentially for the first time (Stadium doesn't really count, it wasn't an adventure like this).
The game's visuals are pretty good. The GameCube isn't pushed to its full potential here but they do a fine job. The battles animations go in a fashion that's way too set-and-stone with absolutely no variety at all. Every Pokemon has a couple animations for attacking, one for getting hit by an attack (which goes every time they're hit with an attack no matter what it is), and one for fainting. The lack of physical contact between the Pokemon is heavily disappointing, as it would add much to the battles.
Aside from the great adventure mode, there are lots of colosseum battles as well. You can do sets of battles or do the Mt. Battle Vs 100 challenge, which takes a long time. There is really a lot to do here and it's a nice supplement to the single player. You can also play this mode with multiple players, and GBA games can be connected and the Pokemon from those games can be used in battle.
Pokemon Colosseum put the franchise in a great new direction. Not only did it give us the first true 3-D Pokemon game; it introduced us to a whole new region of the Pokemon world that would be worth revisiting for another shadow Pokemon themed story. So to sum it all up, Colosseum should disappoint no Pokemon fan.
Gameplay: 8.0
Graphics: 7.5
Sound: 8.0
Value: 8.0
FINAL SCORE: 8.2/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Pretty Good Sonic Game. In my opinion,this is Sonic's weakest game. Everything in it is good no doubt,but it was too much of a departure from Sonic 2 for me. The plot is the best of the four Genesis games. Dr. Robotnik has crashed the Death Egg on Angel Island and needs the Chaos Emeralds to make it fly,so he convinces their gaurdian Knuckles the Echidna to join against Sonic,who is visitng Angel Island with Tails. The graphics are GREAT!Gameplay is fun but some things are too complicated for my tastes(such as the moving platform in Carnival Night Zone)All the zones are good,but what makes this one stand out is the music. As always the tunes are really good(wait till you hear the Launch Base theme)Overall this is a good game,but with too much plot and too little originality. Buy it only too complete the Sonic Genesis series | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Buy it for the fighting. Soul Caliber II really impressed me. The only other fighting games I own for my Gamecube are the Mortal Kombat installments, which I've played to death. SCII seems to offer a slightly better fighting engine, with more responsive controls and depth. The characters also seem to animate a lot smoother, without the bothersome stiffness of Mortal Kombat.
However, Mortal Kombat and most other fighting games seem to offer a more memorable lineup of fighters. Soul Caliber characters basically fall into three types: the handsome male warrior, the female princess warrior, and the bizzare beast monster. Maybe its because I never played the Dreamcast original, but I could care less what the history behind these characters is or what happens to them when they win. Namco tosses out tons of story text, but its not really involving. I never felt attached to any character like I did Johnny Cage or Kitana.
The other problem is the Weapon Master (tutorial) mode. You can win money to buy more weapons and costumes and there's a mode where you can watch the characters do their beautiful weapon demonstrations. But overall I just preferred the unlockable content of Mortal Kombat better, which featured staff photos, interviews, production art, fun videos, etc. There's a lot to purchase in SCII, but the incentive to do so isn't quite as high.
SCII is a solid fighting game and worth a purchase for all Gamecube owners. I'd just like Namco to build up a more memorable roster of characters for future installments, and maybe offer cooler unlockable goodies. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Childhood. I remember when I was younger, 11, back in '03. I had Super Mario World on my GBA but didn't feel like a real gamer. I loved Luigi and had beaten most of the game with him. One day I wandered around online and found Nintendo.com. I didn't understand much English at the time but explored anyway. Then I saw it, a fine trailer, then an awesome website!
It was a game Luigi also was a hero in! And not enough with that! They were going on an adventure! Weeks later I still visited the website every day! And then I found the release date! It was the day! I plead my mother to bring me to the mall, and I ran into the game store. There it was! Like a holy artifract! Decended from the heavens!
We bought it and I started to play as soon as I could get the box open and hands on my GBA. In the beginning, I understood only a few words, that Luigi could walk in front and... not much else. The more I played, the more fun I had and the more I understood! My English became better and better, and I felt proud to be a gamer! And it gave me a dream! That I want to be a game designer! Still one of my favorites! More than reccomended! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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