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I know many people have said this before but. don't buy this game. No matter how cheap it is, don't waste your money. The original Metriod can be unlocked after you beat Metroid Zero Mission, which only costs about $15 more and also comes with an entire new game. Not to mention it is also unlockable in Metroid Prime for the Nintendo Gamecube.
Let me repeat. This is game has been released about 2 other times with Metriod Prime and Metroid Zero Mission games. Not to mention both Metroid Prime and Zero Mission can be purchased at at least $25 dollars or less. Tsk tsk....shame on you Nintendo. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yoshi does it again. I was afraid that after reading some of the BAD reviews, Yoshi Topsy Turvy might not be to my expectations, but it was actually above my expectations! When Bowser attacks the egglings on Yoshi's Island, Hongo the book spirit puts Bowser inside a picture book but accidentally traps Yoshi's Island in it as well.
The spirit who opposed Hongo's idea was fired and told Yoshi the story and that Hongo might return Yoshi's Island back to normal if he got to the last page of the book. Yoshi was very angry after hearing this so in return, the spirit gave him the power to turn the world around him. The tilt sensor on the back of the game makes it look weird but it's truly amazing. I've heard people complaining about how it doesn't work most of the time and that's because they didn't calibrate it correctly. Some people might wonder how it will work when it's in the DS or GBA SP. You can change it so it does when it turns on. There are six chapters in the book(Excluding the two boss chapters) that each have their own spirit. Only by meeting the spirit's needs, will you be able to pass. The difficulty starts outs really easy and progresses so that you learn how to use the tilt sensor in different ways. I found parts of this game very challenging including the final boss. Each spirit has different things they like so each chapter has their own challenge. Still, you can face other spirits in a chapter or even having a two-mission level where you have to do two objectives. The things you have to do in the levels for the spirits are, eat apples to save egglings, get a certain number of coins, kill a certain number of enemies, beat the level in a certain time limit, beat the level without killing four or more enemies, and a spirit who sends a spinning wall of saws at you(This one has to be combined with another). Almost any of these can be combined with another for chaotic fun. To complete a level you have to go through the rooms and complete the objective(Or objectives) and touch the the big star(s) at the end of the level. If you completed the objective(s), you will get a completed screen with a gold or silver happiness medal(They determine the chance of winning the mini-game.). If you get the mini-game, you get a chance to get more coins to get extra lives. To get the next level all you need to do is touch the big star(s) and you will automatically get it. You only need to complete a certain number of levels and get to the big star(s) at the last level in the chapter to advance to the next chapter where you will meat a new spirit. With the tilt mechanism you can, climb up vertical walls, roll boulders and spiked rolling enemies, change the way you fall or make Yoshi jump higher and farther, swing pendulums and ships(And things like that.), and change the tidal waves when you're in a ship or boat. So there's a lot you can do with tilt-control. The graphics are like the Yoshi Story graphics where the characters are 3-dimensional and the backgrounds and levels are 2-dimensional. Even though you can beat this game within six hours, you can still go back and do the levels you couldn't beat or just start a new file(By the way, you can start up to three files.). It's up to you whether to buy it or not. My opinion? Buy it, it's a great game and worth its price(I would even pay $40 for it). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Final Fantasy V Advance. You'd think, after playing the first four Final Fantasy games(FF III taking the longest to finish), I'd be done burn out on the series. Well, thankfully, I did have a little break in there by playing Scurge: Hive & it was enough for me to recharge my batteries and get ready to play part 5. While I'll admit, it isn't my most favorite Final Fantasy...it is, however, the best Final Fantasy game I've played. No wonder it's the one Final Fantasy that alot of future FF games were based upon gameplay conceptwise. The game holds up very well by todays' standards. It's definitely worth adding to the collection.
The story is something like this....When the wind crystal suddenly shatters and causes the wind in the world to simply stop, Princess Lenna sets off to discover exactly what happened. It's not long before she's joined in her quest by Bartz, Galuf, and Faris. Together, they set off to try to prevent the world's other elemental crystals from shattering.
It's one of those RPGs that true hardcore RPG gamers shouldn't miss. I highly recomend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
and it was an awesome experience. The game is filled with so much . I just bought the game and my first time actually playing it, not just watching another person play it, and it was an awesome experience. The game is filled with so much detail, for it's time, that it makes it realist, not to mention the ambiance the music provides. It has great quality graphics for it's time and a story line that is intriguing. Loved the game and the story which keeps on going. A must have for every game player. Oh, the control input is kind of funny because of the 'camera' angle but once you get used to it, there's no way you can stop. Go for it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Beats emulation easily even emulation by sega themselves. This is a portable sega genesis with the capability to hook to your tv even has a 2nd controller port.
Pros:
Plays almost all genesis games and some mega drive games (region dependant)
Smallest Genesis Model
Emulations great and all but nothing compares to the real thing games just play better with the real hardware
Cons:
Battery Life is horrible (if you don't mod the system)
Screen is high quality for the time of release but is badly dated and is the main culprit in draining your battery life(can replace it but unless do it yourself can be pricey)
Not compatible with accessories (32x,Sega Cd,Power Converter for master system note: can mod to play master system games)
(Note: can't play games that require a reset button only game i know that requires one is X-Men unless you mod a reset button or use a flash cart with a reset button)
Summary Absolutley the best way to play genesis games if you don't want a full console. You''ll need to buy catridges or buy an expensive everdrive to play copies of catridges. I bought mine as a collectors item but love playing it much more than expected so reccomended to all genesis fans and retro gamers and of course collectors. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best. This is a great game. Buy it. Read no further.
Ok so you kept reading, want to know why it is great huh? Well the reason this game owns, is that it features Bravo team member Rebecca Chambers. Not to mention perhaps the best male lead since Leon Kennedy, Billy Cohen. Billy is a tatooed escaped felon who killed several people... supposedly. At least that is what your led to believe as you uncover the truth. Rebecca is a medic who happens to be a teen genius. Chris Redfield stumbles into her during Resident Evil 1.
Anyways the graphics are just as great and detailed as Resident Evil remake. The train is an especially cool idea for a location. Everything you have grown accustomed to in prior RE games is here. Scares, puzzles, deep storylines, character development, and zombies. Not to mention loads of weapons to seperate the zombies heads from their necks. You will love it, if you love the others. Check out the novels too. They are sweet! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Super Mario Advance. This is such a fun game! It definately deserves 5 stars, and I want to give it 5 stars because it's so fun... Let me start off. Both of these games are fun and exciting. SM2 is different from other Mario games. This game is really frusturating though. And even though it's tough, you beat it in a few days. But put aside all that and it deserves 5 stars. After you beat it you get to play the Yoshi challenge. This is extremely frusturating and all you get for beating it is a little Yoshi waving on your screen. But I suggest you get this game. You won't regret it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mildly Disappointed. I had been hesitant to get sunshine all along but I watched a boss run video on youtube and it looked inventive and fun. So I got it used for a great price from a great seller. Game arrived in 3 days when estimate was 5. Seller sent me 2 copies both with coverart and manual. Now the game. It starts off with voice acting that I thought was cool but cheesy at the same time. I went through the court cut scene and then I cleaned up the "Paint-Like Substance" and went into an M-Shaped warp pipe. First thing that begins to annoy me is Mario's sound effects. Later on, I find myself getting mad at the C stick. Can't stand the camera. Also, powerups are pretty lame compared to SM64 and SM Galaxy games. Where's the invincibility powerup? Yoshi is totally misused, and the death noise ticks me off. There are three things I really like about this game, however. 1. Graphics 2. Bosses 3. Music is pretty good in some areas. So yeah. I'd say this Mario game isn't serious enough for me, however my complaints are only minor details. This game, to me gets an 87.5/100 compared to all other games. Compared to all other MARIO games, I'd say a 65/100. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Greatest game I have ever played. This game is by far the greatest game, the graphics are spectacular, with very precise detail. The levesl are an intriquete weave of enemys and terrain to blow your mind. The gameplay is easy, and so are combos. You have a huge selection of weapons (as long as you pick them up.) The characters are very unique and some are just plain tight. Each character has a different weapon to start out with but they all can do the spells. Increase your level to gain HP and TP do better spells and deal more damage (be sure to feed your MAG.)In this game there are hundreds of items that can do an array of things. I also really like the online capability where you can woop up on the Boomas or whatever is attacking you and trade items and give them money health weapons etc. The storyline isn't the greatest, but trust me the game is still tops. Oh in this game it is not fight where you switch each time, you can run and atack and dodge, and all that good stuff while fighting an enemy. All in all this game deserves more credit but hey it only goes up to 5 stars | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Great Game in the Series. My Gamecube has shown me the amazing graphics the system offers, but the controls are still a major battle for me. However, Metal Gear never lets me down. This version is more of Snake working alone to save the world. I have mentioned in previous reviews that my gaming skills are pitiful at best:) I love games and my skills limit me at times. In this version of Snake's story the Metal Gear gaming engine was what I expected easy to navigate, great graphics. The camera was usually okay for me however as I said I have to get used to it. Now I have played the Twin Snakes several times. Still I have yet to get more than 1 or 2 Dogtags, but the gameplay is enjoyable and even possible for people like me who aren't the best gamers.
If you haven't played Metal Gear this is a good one to start with it. It's full of references to Snake's history and moves the story further. Gamecube's version of this game is great. I'm glad I bought the system. Now, there is another series I can look forward to. I can't wait for the next MG.
David Hayter who does the voice of Snake is PERFECT! I'm glad they were able to get him again. I hope they continue using him as well as the other actors. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
paper crap. I played alot of mario games and i loved all of them, old ones, new ones almost all of them, but i never played anything like this. i am giving this game a 4 star rating because i'm being nice, but this game is really boring and nothing like any mario game out there. If you ever played final fantasy and you liked it, this game is like that but in a cheap and discraseful way to final fantasy. I don't know why they couldn't of just made a gamecube game like the mario 64, instead of this game that has nothing to do with mario. If you don't understand what i am trying to tell you and you end up buying this game, you'll see what i mean, but my recomendation is DONT BUY IT. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Must Have Game. Before you buy games for GBA, just remember that it's a travel system meant to keep you entertained on the road, don't expect a PS2 quality game on this sysem. Now to get to Wolfenstein 3D. Adding to what I said above, Wolfenstein is a wonderful game that any gamer would love to play. It's not a run around game where all you do is shoot people, you are trapped in a puzzle type of maze place, and you must escape by finding the way out. The graphics are about as good as they get on the GBA, and the sound is just ok, but that really doesn't matter. This is not a boring game, and I am highly reccomending it for anyone who owns a GBA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An entertaining game. You play as a hero from the past brought to life again thanks to Wart, one of the six legendary heroes of Lodoss. He warns that Wagnard, an evil wizard, plans on resurrecting the evil goddess Kardice. Your mission is to find and help different characters from the anime, such as Parn and Deedlit. You will notice that the story line is much different from the anime series, being that Karla is actually helping Wagnard in the resurrection of Kardice. After you briefing from Wart, you will soon capture a goblin fortress and become its ruler. Before entering into the fortress you will meet a dwarven blacksmith, whom you can name. Which leads us to the weapon system. It is excellent and unique. You will find ancient inscriptions all across Marmo, then you will be able to inscribe them into your sword, shield, helmet, and armor. Some inscriptions can give you resistance to spells and others might give you an advantage against golems. Your dwarven blacksmith will inscribe them for you, being that you have enough mithril. There are two sub-plots along with the main plot that will keep you busy for some time. The endings are also based upon your replies to the different characters that you meet. It is defiantly a Diablo styled game, but with a rich story and a unique weapon system. A must have game for Lodoss fans and Diablo fans!
... the boot's item description warns they are loud. In fact the monsters will be drawn by the sound of your boots, unless you're wearing softer boots. Also it is possible to sneak past monsters while wearing softer boots. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lives up to it's Nintendo 64 Predecessor. Perfect Dark for the GameBoy Color is a prequel to the hit Nintendo 64 shooter of the same name. It is about the Carrington Institute's best agent, Miss Joanna Dark, a heroine who gives Lara Croft a run for her money. Joanna has just finished training, and is sent on her first mission, to spy on the dataDyne Corporation's South American project. This game is supported by GameBoy Color (with full color graphics), and is one of the first games to be a multiplayer deathmatch for the GameBoy console. You can also hook it up with a GameBoy Printer to print out stickers and mission reports. All in all, this game is going to be the best GameBoy game of 2000. Watch out Pokmon, cuz Joanna's coming to GameBoy Color! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
surprisingly fun game. I saw the commercials for this game when it was new and I thought "who would ever play this game?", well a while later I bought it and I have owned it for over a year now. I like the depth that there is, characters move in and out, some depending on how much you interact with them so I only spend time with characters I like, there is morning day, dusk and evening with daylight savings time included, I also love the calender system, I would have been a little bit happier if the Christmas holiday had been included by name but you can buy Christmas trees and put up lights, the seasons change, there are community events. This is the type of game you play to relax after work, etc. What would have been nice would be more stuff to participate in, more community events, maybe having more stuff to do, but I heard there is a sequel so have fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WHY IS FUTUTAMA NOT ON GAMECUBE. I am outraged that (once again) Nintendo have let down their customers by not going ahead with new game proposals. It angers me that Nintendo do not seem to value their customers - and that they seem to be more concerned with making a large profit than satisfying their customers. Their decision not to release Futurama on the Gamecube is the last straw - I have always been a supporter of the company, but now I feel betrayed. How do they plan to compete with Sony and Microsoft if they offer minimal game titles and ignore their customers. So, yet again, I am disappointed with the way that Nintendo look upon their supporters - and I ask you - have you been let down by Nintendo, and are you fed up with their sloppy attitude to the gamers of the world? If you are (one of a large majority, I think) disgusted with the current situation of money over customer needs, then I urge you to make your opinions known too the Nintendo gaming company and let us hope that they pull their finger out, once and for all, and start producing what we want, before their popularity decreases any further and they are beyond redemption (not so far off in my opinion). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great for whats here. I played Royal Rumble at the E3 Trade Show in Los Angeles back in may, dissapointed with the control and apperance. But I decided to wait for the game's final release before judging it, and that was very wise of me.
After purchasing the game and playing it for several hours straight, I must say..the game's wild! As far as the Royal Rumble is concerned..when you've got nine people on the screen at the same time, it can get nuts..and it's really a suprising amount of fun! And despite what some people will say, I totally honestly have yet to experince any slow-down with that many people on the screen. It's run perfectly smoothly.
The Exhibition mode works fine, of course. But some of the things i'm dissapointed in...the wrestler selection defenently could of been expanded, and what's there is somewhat questionable. The Hardys, Edge, Al Snow? But being able to play as Rikishi, Tazz and Kurt are a treat, and Rikishi's perfectly modeled. I would of enjoyed entrances, it's a shame what's there is so short. And the backstage brawls, while the warping this is a little odd, are a lot of fun.
Even with the faults i've adressed, I still would not hesitate buying Royal Rumble. The game is an incredible amount of fun with good replay value. Multiplayer, the game is at it's best, especially with the Royal Rumble feature, in which even in single player it can be insane! It's worth it, by all means buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
classic gaming back. Even if you haven't yever played the Castlevania games, take my word for it, this is the best series of all time. Even back on the old NES these games were way better than any N64 game today. If you played the N64 version of Castlevania and that is scaring you away from buying this game, don't let it. Castlevania was meant to be a 2D side-scrolling Game. Castlevania: Circle of the moon is just like the old NES game with some beefed up graphics and a couple of new features. It is just like the game Castlevania: Symphony of the night for PSX. Take my advice and get this game. If you enjoy side-scrollers this is the game for you!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A true masterpiece in gaming. After finally finishing the wonders of Metroid Prime I have made my conclusion. It is worth buying a Gamecube, for this game alone.
Being a classic Metroid fan I was honestly not sure how Retro Studios could handle such a delicate title as Metroid. All of my doubts were forgotten within the first hour of play. Not only did they smoothly convert the series into 3-D as first person, but also managed to keep all of the classic aspects that have made the Metroid games so wonderful, from the unique puzzles, to the classic array of weaponry and items, to the tiny nooks for the morph ball.
In addition to keeping the old, Metroid Prime has brought in a few new aspects such as the visors. Now instead of just a normal view, you can also look through a scan visor witch magnifies a certain area and allows you to scan certain areas of items for information. Sometimes it might be a wall that you detect slight fractures in or possibly a creature, witch will tell about it, its weaknesses, and then add it to your logbook for future reference. In addition to this you will also find a thermal visor witch will allow you to view things depending on their heat. Great for fighting in the dark or detecting special heat signatures. And Lastly the X-Ray visor. Like in Super Metroid this allows you to check if there are any hollow places in walls but can also help you see invisible platforms and a see special enemy, the Chozo ghost. Overall the new visors have given Metroid a Great new feel.
So after my evaluation I can conclude Metroid Prime to be my second favorite game ever, next to Super Metroid. So if you like Metroid games, buy it. If you like puzzle games, buy it. If you like first person games buy it. Otherwise either buy it or at least try it, and be sure to give it a chance, at least a couple hours of play. Trust me, most likely you'll be up all night. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Way better than the first. When I first truned on this game, I thought 'I hope this is as good as the first'. In case you didn't know, the first one one a few awards for best N64 game. After the first few minutes, I was a little upset. It seemed to be almost the exact same thing execpt with much more highly detailed graphics. Then I started getting sceret characters and stuff and I changed my mind. This game is way bigger, better, and ultimatly, funner. How much fun is it to be a 10 foot tall dragon beating the stuffing out of a 2 foot tall pokemon? Lots. It's just as much fun being a the pokemon and beating the stuffing out of Bowser. All moves are done simpily by pointing the joystick in the direction you want to attack and pressing "A" or "B". Combos are done by pressing "A" repeatedly. To do a super powered attack all you have to do is tap the joystick in one direction and press "A". The controls are so simple that a beginner can look like a master at the game. There are 25 characters in total. And all of the sceret characters are cool execpt for Mr. Game and Watch. He's so annoying. Also, there's lots of explotions. Set the items to only bob-oms and you'll see what I mean quite clearly. Sometimes even an "A" move will shoot a short-range fireball or surrond you in lightning bolts. It takes hours to get all of the secret characters, even longer to beat the events, and can take months to get all of the areans (I don't have them all yet). Who knows how long it takes to get all the trophies. The biggest problem with the game is that IT'S TOO HARD. In some events you fight invisible people or giant hands that seem to like crushing you a whole lot. This is the best gamecube game out right now and it will probably stay the best for a long time. It's the best fighting game ever. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
And The Beat Goes On. .....Here we go again!!!!!! Another game i purchased without reading a reviewing or hearing someone elses response who already owns the game. I purchased it pretty much a few days after its release. It seems most Dragon Ball Z Games have been getting pretty good feedback since the Playstation 2 era started. But most of them have been 1 on 1 fighters which i cant stand. So this game is another Side-Scroller Action Adventure Beat Em Up in the same tradition as the last Dragonall GT Transformation. But seems to have a better quality about it. Nothing trendsetting or revolutionary but does its hand at lending a variety of styles into one game. Its a Final Fight but with DragonBall characters. Ive only played about 4 stages. Pretty fun & i hope they keep rolling them out =) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't wait. Just get it NOW. Okay, so you've heard SEGA has ceased its Dreamcast production. You're probably discouraged from buying the DC because you are afraid that there won't be any new games to play in the future. If you think that, you're wrong. Sega's announcement on their permanent halt to producing more DC consoles have actually helped us customers. Most important, the console price dropped ...--quite affordable to almost everyone.
Sega promises to continue making more games; I presume the future SEGA games will be even better because now SEGA can focus on producing a great game instead of worrying about how much they are losing profits on the consoles. Because SEGA will be a game maker for not only DC, but also for other systems such as PSone and 2, and X-box, they will have to be in the competitive market with other software producers; SEGA must not only live up to the standard people are used to seeing and playing, (i.e. NFL 2K1, Phantasy Star Online, SOnic), they will have to improve to win an edge over others. It means, consumers will see amazing games from SEGA, many of them playable on-line on DSL modems. The new web browser (v. 2.6 ??) comes with a useful function where you can talk to anyone in the world who owns a SEGA (with a microphone) for free; you can call anyone on a telephone for a small price.
Just get yourself a DC and a copy of NFL 2K1. I guarantee you WILL get your money's worth. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's got SPEED. Ok, both of the Sonic Adventures were good, not great games. Reason being is because the speed levels for Sonic/Shadow were the best to play. Looking for emeralds and shooting things were not objectives intended for a Sonic game. When I read the review saying that Sonic is back to its old roots again, I was anxious to pick up SONIC HEROES. The verdict....the speed is sickeningly delightful.
Sonic Team keeps the now-popular groupings of characters, but branches off to 4 individual teams (Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, and Team Choatix). Now Team Chaotix is a throwback to the Knuckles game on the short-lived 32X for Genesis (I know, what the heck am I talking about says the younger generation of gaming, but it's true). I guess Sonic Team figured why not knock the dust off these characters and re-vamp 'em. Each team travels through 7 massive zone (14 zones) of death-defying loops, lush colorful worlds and yes....all in quickness. Tricky areas are platform-jumping (especially over bottomless areas) and the camera's zoom-out on loop sections (if you're used to it).
My favorite levels are the Casino and Hang Castle levels. The Genesis days shine brightly through the bumper-bouncing mayhem and slot-machine madness. Hang Castle reminisces on the Death Egg stage in Sonic 3 with the flip-upside-down level feature.
My only grips is the MUSIC. Sometimes it's annoying, sometimes it's hard to hear. Again, what made Sonic a success back then was the soundtracks. I wish Sonic Team would focus more on the tunes the next go-around.
Go for the neck-break speed and SONIC HEROES will be a instant favorite! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best aged pokemon game. Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are one of Nintendo's best pokemon games. There are some who love these games,yet hate these games. I love them,one of the most deepest RPGS in existence. I have Sapphire,and it's a great game. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire already came out,but the classic Ruby and Sapphire games are the best.
Way back in 2002,pokemon Ruby and Sapphire were announced. They came out of fall of that year in Japan. In March of 2003,these games hit the market in America. Sure it was popular,15 million copies were sold,which is the best selling Nintendo GameBoy Advanced game,but it wasn't huge. Red and Blue were much more popular,and so was Yellow,Gold,Silver,Stadium,Snap,and so on. These games were overrated with hatred,and people grew out of pokemon. Many younger gamers were starting to get into pokemon and these were many first pokemon fans game. Very few older fans still liked it. Despite it not being very popular,it was a great game. First,let's look at the sales of pokemon. Red and Blue:31 million copies sold. Yellow:14 million copies sold. Gold and Silver:23 million copies sold. Crystal:5-6 million sold. See the changing of sales? Red and Blue sold more then any other pokemon game. Next is Gold/Silver,then Yellow,then Crystal. The sales stoped because of loss of popularity. 15 million is still alot,and many games don't even reach 2 million,but these games aren't so big. It was getting boring,and many people don't like the new pokemon. But,because of 15 million copies,Nintnedo still went on.
Now,the games themselves,10/10. They have amazing graphics for GBA,great soundtrack,and story. The pokemon were awesome,like Blaskian,Raquaza,Salamance,Steptile,Absol,and Groundon. Many of the pokemon had great looks,and powers. Raquaza is overpowered,with a bunch of good moves to learn. Salamance is also very strong and good,Absol is great. Most of the pokemon are great in battle. For all the trolls who say bad things about these games,stop it. They are amazing games.
Now,remake or original? So far,Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is all what kids talk about today. They are too popular and I don't like them. They have no new things added,only New Megas and flying freely on a pokemon,and that's it. Ruby and Sapphire are good the way they are. They aged amazingly,and there still great to play. I'm not a fan of OR/AS. Not my type of game.
I recommend this to any pokemon fan. These games are well developed,and will keep you busy. Buy a copy now!!!! Plus,get Emerald too. It's suppose to be better. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Golden Disappointment. I own a huge library of Gamecube titles, mostly purchased used, and not once until now have I ever thought of trading in anything I've purchased. This is a bland, generic shooter that EA slapped with the Bond license for a quick cash-in.
On some level I can see what EA was trying to go for here. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent is a throwback to early games like DOOM and Duke Nukem where the player goes around killing enemies and blowing stuff up with less emphasis on story and structured mission objectives. Toss in some modern play mechanics with dual weapons and the ability to take hostages, and the game plays reasonably well from a control standpoint. The problem is that this is supposed to be a James Bond-related game, and except for a few disjointed cutscenes featuring familiar Bond characters, there's really nothing 'Bond' about this world at all. You're supposed to be evil, but you don't really do much that feels evil aside from triggering some environmental traps that I suspect Bond would use if he had the chance. The other problem is that the levels are simply big to the point of being mind numbing. The layout is fairly linear, and there's not enough going on to sustain the run-and-shoot gameplay. I can't remember the last time I got bored in the midst of a room of thugs trying to kill me.
There's a decent multiplayer experience here because the guns and control are decent, but there's so many more games that are worth your time that there's no point stopping for this one. Hard to recommend even to 007 fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game although not mainstream. Shenmue is graphics, voice, music, and a totally original gameplay experience. Imagine being able to literally pickup, manipulate, or view almost every inch of your gaming world. You can even pick up pictures off the wall for no reason at all in most cases. Or play games at the local arcade, real 80's games like HangOn. Then go get a job at the harbor driving a forklift for a company and getting paid. Then add it the character interaction and motorcycle driving and all the little mini adventures that paint this world full of different genres from racing to fighting to rpg this game has it all. Such a compelling storyline driven by the murder of your father by a Chinese martial arts guru that wears fine silk clothes with a dragon design. The game is exceptional. It covers 3 GD ROMs but the game comes with 4, the fourth disc is a biography and character info as well as alot of other extra stuff that really is icing on the cake for a great game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is not the color I received, but happy nonetheless. I'm very happy with my Graphite(Dark Grey) GBA SP AGS 101 I just received several days ago. The seller I
bought it from, had it listed as Black/Onyx. It's in decent shape, the seller described it as "acceptable".
Everything works fine and that's what counts. In 2003, I bought a Platinum GBA SP AGS 001 and sold it this
Feb 2014. Never knew there was a newer model with dual back light settings. That's when I knew I had to have
one. There are so many great games, there is a huge library of GB, GBC, and GBA games to choose from.
The extra back light setting is a welcome addition, even without the brighter setting, it's still visible playing in the dark. I highly recommend this to any retro gamer out there. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A worthwhile Yu-gi-oh! game. I had this game years ago and just this week I got it again. I enjoyed playing it the first time I had it. It's an entirely different game from what you're normally used to though it still involves having 3 character (or monsters) in a team and using items or something to beat your opponents. Right now I'm in Kaiba's Campaign after completing Yugi's twice. I wanted to challenge myself by not using the same monsters from the first play (ended up using a few monsters from the first round) and level up the first team of monsters you get for every Marshall. Whenever I have a warrior, I always have the following items equipped: Silver Bow & Arrow (so that the attack never misses, which is a pain because the game tends to make you miss more while the enemy hits you more), Sword of Dragon Soul (or whatever its called. The one that lands critical hits against dragon monsters) and either a Legendary Sword (extra 500 ATTACK point boost) or medicine. For "star" monsters (Dark Witch for example), I always have one or two Silver Bow & Arrows, medicine and an Enchanted Javelin (critical attack against Dark Monsters). I basically just use 2 attack boosting items and either something to do critical damage or something to heal with.
I like the characters they have in the game though I think it would've been cool if Pegasus appeared in Yugi's Campaign instead of just Kaiba's. Sure he didn't have much of an appearance on the anime but he was the first antagonist (not including the "before Yu-gi-oh!" Season 0 series) of the series (never read the manga). I'm a little confused with the Labyrinth Ruler character. Does not say a single word the entire game but he looks cool. Fizdis, I don't recall seeing her before (again, didn't read the manga so if she appeared in that, I wouldn't know) but she's a decent character. She's not really worth taking along on missions but I bring her anyway.
Bottom line, this is a good game. Entirely different from the card game. Just monsters and no cards. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Could've been better. Back in the late 80's, side scrolling beat em' ups like Double Dragon and Final Fight were all the rage. But after mano-a-mano brawlers like Super Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat exploded onto the scene, the side scrollers fell into difavor, mainly due to their stubborn refusal to change. X-Men:ROA is a throwback to pre-Street Fighter chop-socky contests. and while it's enjoyable in small doses, the game suffers from the same repetitve gameplay that plagued its predecessors. Aside from the Mortal Kombat license, the game's bigggest strength is its graphics. All four X-Men are nicely drawn and have loads of animation. Storm, with her bilowing cape and elemental attacks, is particularly imperssive. And the backgrounds, which resenble colored pencil drawings make the game look like a living comic book. The developers tossed in 16 unlockable characters and a head-to-head fighting mode, but they left out a cooperative storyline for some inexplicable reason. Buy this if you are a huge fan of the X-Men, but most gamers will want to go somewhere else to get their kicks, punches, and bodyslams. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a decent game for retro gamers. In case you're wondering, there are 2 similarly titled games floating around for the GBA.. One is "IK+ The Ultimate Martial Arts Simulation" and the other is "International Karate Advance".
When I purchased IK+ I was hoping for the Commodore 64 version of IK+ ported to the GBA but this one happens to be the Amiga version. The gameplay is very similar but the graphics differ slightly and the Amiga version characters seem to move faster.. Some say more improved, some not. At any rate, this game is worth purchasing if you played IK+ on either the Amiga or C64 in the 80s.. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
favorite harvest moon. This is my all time favorite harvest moon game! I was obsessed with them growing up. I had this game along with another wonderful life which is the fame thing but you can play as a girl. When I got it back when it first came out it was only I believe 50 I can't believe how much it has gone up! Unfortunately do to the lack of care I ruined my game :(
This game is so life like unlike other harvest moon games. This one and, magical melody and tree of tranquility are my favorites :) I just picked up FOMT for my gameboy advance that I recently found. Too bad there is a problem with me being able to save the game :(
Can't wait to start reliving my favorite childhood memories of staying up late and playing this game :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What in the world. Ugh, that is the most dumbest game! I loved Zelda: Ocarina of Tim and Majora's Mask. They looked great for the N64. But I was also baffled by the myster pick they showed in magazines. When this cartoon load ...came out, I screamed and hid under my bed. Link (the real one) was supposed to be in it. Not some bobble head little thing. The graphics where good, but I wanted Resident Evil looking Link and Ganondorf. Oh, Ganondork looks like he is 6000 years old, not hip and 30 like the older ones. The King of Red Dragons mouth was dubbed badly it looked dumb. STILL NO VOICE TALENT! I could understand why on the N64 they couldn't talk. But on the GCN, look at the other games! They talk! Why can't Link?! Oh and don't forget that bobble-head can't say a sentence. ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is da bomb. When i got this game, it seemed very easy, but its accually kinda difficult. There are cool bosses, such as The Hoodlum Stomper,Razoff the Hunter,and the Knaaren(with are very hard to persue)! This is one of the best games I've ever played. Its lots of fun getting through levels like ClearLeaf Forest,The Bog of Murk, and the Desert of the Knaaren. The whole game is about bringing your friend Globox to the doctor because he "accidentally" ate a black Lum. Whats really stupid about it is that each doctor tells you he cant fix up your friend and he send you to another doctor. Over all, this game is Great!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Great Addition to the Mario Kart Family. Known for its elegance in go-kart racing, the Mario Kart video game line has a new addition that will not disappoint gamers. Picking up in the 3D racing world, where Mario Kart 64 left off, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! takes the Nintendo-related racing world to a new level. The beauties of this game come on several different levels.
Primarily, the action in this game is much faster paced. With the addition of queued items, player-dependent item bias, and a few new items/item ideas, the opponent-verses-opponent aspect of this game is more intense than in previous Mario Kart games. Additionally, allowing players to assist each other by splitting the responsibilities of driver and item user makes multiplayer more interesting and alive, creating a very friendly team-oriented race. Finally, as with the previous Mario Kart games, Double Dash is friendly overall and isn't anything more than cartoonishly violent, making it a nice family gaming experience!
Overall, I must give Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 5 stars for its overall appeal to all players and its fast-paced action. I definitely recommend it to any old-school Mario Kart players as well anyone interested in racing with your favorite Nintendo Characters. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a great little game. This is a great game. Yes, its different from many games. It isn't all shooting and non-stop action nor does it require lightning speed coordination on the controller. Instead, it is an addicting game of moving out on your own, getting your own house, fixing it up, helping neighbors and discovering the next cute little secret the game has to offer. There is always something. You can visit other people's towns, which is a unique feature, and play and see what they have created there. It is for kids but adults will love it (and probably appreciate more of the cute little details). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hail To The King Baby. If you like the Evil Dead series and survival horror RPGs, than you will probably enjoy this vid game. The first part of the game, this is after the beginning cut scenes and the rummaging around the creepy cabin, I found was getting increasingly annoying. There are just so many deadites to battle against, and they all look alike. The best strategy is to run around them if you can help it and get the items you need to get to the next part of the game. Only battle and kill deadites if you need to increase health and get more ammo for your pistol. It's harder to get away from the skeletons, because they usually run after you. It's best to use your chainsaw on them. Chainsaw fuel is limited, but you can gather the red mushrooms that appear on the road and convert them to fuel. The gray mushrooms, when converted, can be used to restore health. After the first part of roaming around in the woods battling or running away from an endless amount of deadites, the game gets more interesting and fun. After he gathers five Necronomican pages, roughly translated...the Book Of The Dead pages, Ash is hurled back in time to the Middle ages where he has to battle the evil Ash, who is now more powerful than he was in the movie "Army Of Darkness". I took away one star mainly for the beginning part, but everything else, especially Bruce Campbell was awesome. This game I believe is part 4 of The Evil Dead series. Get this game...Hail to the king baby! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Welllllllllll. 1 Player mode sounded fun, and that the storyline might be intriguing, but it didn't really turn out very fun.. I know that is probably what James Bond is all about.. but I really don't get any enjoyment out of shooting people right and left.. But not only that, it is hard to aim, a lot of wasted shots and a lot of your life meter lost while trying to lock onto your target, and the levels become repetitive. James doesn't run fast enough in this game. I have given the 1 Player mode chance after chance, kept playing it and never cared for it that well, not to mention it is really hard. (Not that I am exceptionally good at James Bond games in the first place)
Multiplayer mode.. Very fun.. that is if you have someone to play against, I really don't and that's a shame because one of the reasons I bought NightFire was because I played Golden Eye's multiplayer with others and that was loads of fun. (Multiplayer mode in Golden Eye was/is much better than multiplayer in NightFire.)
Anyway, I suggest renting the game before you buy it. And when you do complete it (if) I doubt you will play it over again.. for me, very poor replay value.
So, i'm not a fan of the game but i'll let you make your own decision.. rent it first! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Queen of the button pounding. So this is how it starts...
I used my Christmas bonus this year to buy myself a gamecube...my live in boyfriend already had a PS2...so I figured it was the next logical system to get. Having had a N64...when I saw Mario party at the store I was psyched! I have maybe 6 or 7 other games for the GameCube right now (hey...give me a break...I only got the thing a week ago)...and Mario Party 5 is the only one I play! My only reservation about this game is in the Party Mode...the shortest number of turns you can play is 20...it makes the game last a little too long...especially for people like my boyfriend...who would much rather be playing NBA Live 2005 (which is also good by the way)...then running around a magical board as a princess... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
pretty awsome. i definetly LOVE this game the only problem was is that its way tooo short i beat in about 2 days and I'm not a highely skilled gamer. But after i beat it there were extra games like capture the flag and a puzzle that were pretty damn cool. The graphics aren't great and the sound gets very repetative but don't get me wrong i still love it! its forces you to get used to each terrain and develope the skills to drive in each area(arctic,mars,desert).There are power-ups along each track that can get you the edge. The bonus games are really fun and can get you really ito it. Once you win the bonus games its really rewarding to improve either your car's wheels, engine, or sheild. I would recommend it for younger people or people who aren't REALLY skilled though it does get pretty challenging. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
old school fun for those of us who missed out. i'm a gamer that started at the original gameboy, went to pocket, and then skipped straight to playstation. i always heard of all the awesome mario, zelda, and metroid games on the snes and always enjoyed playing them at friends houses, but never got them for myself. lucky for me they're bringing this gem back for us who missed out the first time.
this is a HUGE game, 90 some levels it says, multi exits, boss castles, bonus stages, yoshi, AND dragon coins. what more could anyone want?
as with most mario games, the graphics are bright and colorful, look very nice on the gba. the sound is ok, but i usually listen to some of my own music so that doesn't matter to me. the controls are also right on the mark, and between mario and luigi the controls are different. mario is faster, but luigi jumps much higher. luigi also does a cool little leg kick thing when he jumps, pure genius.
overall some may complain that nintendo is just rehashing old games on the gba, but to me i hope they continue to do it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A very unique game. This was one interesting game. I really enjoyed the idea of playing multiple characters from a single family through two thousand years of history. Each character had different stamina too with some being in poorer health causing them to tire faster than others. This made it interesting in regards to pacing since you had to rest some characters more than others. You also got to see changes made to the family home over the centuries which was also interesting. The game was very thought out. The sanity meter was also a nice touch with your character beginning to hallucinate as his sanity level drops. At times as you play you may even begin to question your own as well. I don't want to give anything away so won't elaborate on that. A very unique game. This is one game that truly deserves a sequel. If you haven't played it you really need to. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Childhood fulfilled. It was a great game. I'd lost this game at the 99 Cent Store as a kid along with my Gameboy. Recently, I'd remembered scenes from the game, and I searched them up, and I couldn't remember if it was Megaman Battle Network 1 or 3 I'd had as a kid. Then I remembered! It was both. After I lost 1, I saw 3 and thought it was the same game. It wasn't, and though I was disappointed, I wasn't after having played 3.
But, I digress. As a kid, I'd never beaten this game (because I'd lost it). Having had the ame for a few weeks, I can finally say I beat the game, and yeah. I love this game a lot. What are you waiting for?! Buy it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent Dungeon Crawl. This hack and slash dungeon crawl plays like the console version of the same name. You can be a human male fighter, archer, or wizard. The graphics are good for the gba and they pulled this title off surprisingly well. This is one of the few games I actually liked enough to play through. In my opinion there are WAY too many magic items and potions, to the point where if you crack open a barrel and there isn't a flaming burst adamantine longsword +5 in it it's a surprise, but who cares? This isn't a hardcore rpg like the baldur's gate for the pc (one of the best titles of all time). This is just a hack and slash dungeon crawl, and it does that very well. The locations are varied and interesting and you fight everything from kobolds, drow, frost giants, and even a beholder. Pick this title up and it will keep you entertained for many hours. Very enjoyable and a good D&D addition to the GBA. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Paper mario RPG. I do not like RPG games but the only reason i have this is because its mario. I don't know why i don't like RPGs but for some reason i get very bored when i play them. So every time i played it i had a friend with me so i would not get bored and then i got further. So every time i play an RPG game is when i have a friend over. After a while it is a pretty fun game so i play it more now. The graphics r great for paper mario and the sound is awsome. The reason i don't like RPG games is because it takes forever to battle someone. U have to choose what move u want to do to defeat each enemy and it takes forever especially if its a boss. Another reason i don't like RPGs is because thats what pokemon is and i won't even look at pokemon because i hate it so much. Anyway this is fun for an RPG. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Of The Year. Metroid fans will be in heaven, and if you are not a Metroid fan, you will be. Even though this game is a First-Person Shooter, Metroid Prime has all the elements from the previous Metroid games and some new features too. You can now scan enemies and switches for weak spots and to unlock doors. There are new weapon upgrades and some classics like the ice beam and grapple beam. The best part is that Samus still rolls up into a ball to drop bombs and navigate through tight areas or tunnels. With the connectivy with Metroid Fusion for GBA you can unlock some very cool features. After you beat Metroid Fusion and connect it to Prime, you can play the original Metroid for NES on the Gamecube.
There are other really cool secrets, but you should find them on your own for the best experince.
Metroid Prime is a must have because of it's wonderful graphics and gameplay. You must buy this game today! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Bratz: The Video Game. First of all, I bouth the PC Game.
Don't listen to the bad rewiews of thies game! This is actually, a GREAT and FUN game to play.
The people who say is boring, that is because they don't know how to play it! and don't know how to "UNLOCK" another lever!
All you need is PRACTICE! I just bouth it today at only 9.99$ in Canadian dollars plus taxes.
I didn't think it was fun at first, but then I keep on playing and playing until I have "UNLOCK" another lever!
You just need PATIENT with this game to make it FUN!
Each time you playing good and nice, you get the chance to "UNLOCK" another lever.
I bouth a used one, the person who bouth it, must returned it because she or he didn't know how to play and "UNLOCK" another level!
I did play nicely and patiently, until I have "UNLOCK" another level!
I am a HUGE Bratz fan. So I think this game is a must have!
REMEMBER YOU NEED PATIENT to make this game FUN!
Lots Of Love,
Fulliem XOXOXOXOXOXO | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GTA -- SIMPSONS STYLE. I have to get this off my chest first finally a Simpsons game that isn't BAD. I have to admit though the first time I put the game in to play I though it might sucks but it doesn't. This is like a non violent version of GTA without the blood or a heavy use of swearing but you use the Simpsons chracters in place of a nameless hood. I haven't played the game for too long (I am on the stages that use Bart.) but here are some pros and cons
PROS
Great graphics and sound I was worried about the use of 3-D graphic how wrong I was they look great
Good story and plenty of hilarious quotes from the various characthers that make up the town of Springfeild.
various unlockables
CONS
Camera om som missions the camera can just be SO unforgiving at certain tomes
You might find yourself re-starting missions as some of them are tough
For me the pros outweigh the cons and I bought it on sale so I am happy with this simpsons game. I highly recommend this for fans of the show and as a rental for others (maybe after you've rented it you might buy it.) On a final word They finally got it right after all these years someone delivers the goods for a GREAT Simpsons. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
very cool. very cool !!! mine came with original everything from the box down to the plastics bags and cable ties along with the manual. this is a must have for your gamecube. very affordable and cool. allows you and a friend to play LAN games through KAT5 cables. mine came in almost mint condition with the piece and KAT5 cable in the plastic. Mine looked as if someone opened the box once to take a peek and then closed it without pulling out contents and never used again. I got for my new Japanese gamecube but im pretty sure it works region free. I would and probably will buy again. makes games like Mario kart and kirbys air ride more of a blast | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Man, this game sucks..... PFFFT!!! YEAH RIGHT. This game is awesome, and I know that I'm late on this review now that it's in the middle of December, but I can guaratee you, this game IS THEE GAME!! What's better than the robots killing and mangling eachother on N64? MORE ROBOTS! Yeah sure, many older kids may not like the storyline, but all of the kickass fights make up for that and more!! Im a soon to be 14 year old who just can't get enough of this game! he graphics are awesome, the Customization is SUPERIOR! and to top it all off, once you get good enough, YOU, the game freak, can play as THEE BOSS!!! RAHU III!!! You will have fun on a bun with this game! I give this game Infinity of 10!!! This is the perfect game for all ages! This was a taste of what the game is! Get this for Christmas! For Hanaka! Kwanza! Your Birthday! New Years! For whatever reason, because the soon you have this game, THEE GAME of the year, no, LIFE, you will actually enjoy life!!!!
Your Game Freak,
Not You, Gamer Glacier, Someone
P.s. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Bust-A-Move:broken edition. For those who don't know Snood is a flash game based on the arcade game <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bust-A-Move/dp/B000035Y62/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bust-A-Move</a> (Note this link is to the SNES version) Now instead of going into a lengthy review I've decided to tell what I liked and didn't like about Snood.
What I liked
-Good controls
-Over-all fun gameplay
-Impressive CG FMV's for the character intros and win/lose sections
-A good variety of modes and difficulty settings
-A diverse selection of characters to choose from each with their own personalities and voices (I should say Avatars sense you can only see them in the warning indicator bar and can't physically play them)
What annoyed me
-Random crashing in the middle of gameplay (I'm not joking)
-Glitches in the menu screens and some of the FMV's (more of a visual annoyance than a actual problem)
What I let slide
-Graphics (most puzzle games look terrible so I'm not going to judge it on this count)
-Grating Sound and Music (there is an off option to cure these problems so there is no reason to demerit it on this count)
Overall
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I recognize the fact that I am not a fan and the fact I never downloaded the original PC game (most-likely wouldn't have), but I know a broken game when I see one, even at Gamestops price of 2.99 (where I bought my copy) and Amazons price of around 2 to 5 dollars (without(to a certain degree with)shipping) it doesn't justify its put-together-at-a-budget-price nature (though it is to a certain degree lovable in some cases).So I'd say Buy <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Snood-2-On-Vacation/dp/B00070EBMG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Snood 2: On Vacation</a> instead, it rarely crashes (I mean rarely) and is an overall better game than its brain-dead father.
Questions
Email me at ConsoleJunk@Gmail.com
I'll try to answer your questions (this game and other ones related)as quickly as possible
And I'll be working on the video review for this and others on my upcoming website [..]
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This should've been done earlier. GBA Videos in General:
When I first heard the concept of GameBoy Advance Video, I thought to myself "Why didn't they think of this before?" It gives off yet another reason to purchase a GBA, putting its excellent graphical specs to good use. I own a GBA SP, and have purchased many of these videos. They're excellent for in the car...when not driving, of course. Especially with the lighting of the SP, the screen has the quality of what looks like a high-grade television, the only real drawback being that the screen is small. Even though I don't use it myself, if you have one of those gameboy magnifiers that you look through to give yourself an expanded view of gameplay, you could certainly use it to make the videos look larger. In all, these are great to buy, especially if you own a Gameboy Advance or Gameboy Advance SP, and it will give you another reason to buy one if you don't already own one (let me quickly say that if you're buying a Gameboy for the first time, I'd spend the little bit of extra cash and go for the SP instead of the regular GBA). I also highly recommend the Headphone Adaptor if you own the SP, as it is needed in order to plug in headphones. If you have a regular GBA, make sure you have some headphones to use as they greatly increase the sound experience of the video.
Nicktoon Compilation:
This is an excellent GBA video for the nick-lover, like myself. This was the first GBA video I purchased, and did so knowing that I'd having a few different of the shows I like on it, and could check out the quality/etc. on all of them. If you don't like Nickelodeon, maybe this isn't for you, but otherwise, I'd say this is a wise choice, particularly for a first buy.
Conclusion:
All in all, the whole GBA Video concept is, in my opinion, superb. No extra hardware or anything; you just pop in a video like you would a game, and.....presto! You're ready to go! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's a Mad House. The first thing I'd like to say is "Planet of the Apes" isn't the game you'd expect it do be.
Story wise, this isn't based on the Mark Wahlberg movie that came out before this game was released. No, its story will confuse most people who aren't a fan of the movies. The story is loosely based of the 1970 movie, "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" which was the 2nd of the original 5 movies. You take the role of Astronaut, Ben... his last name is never revealed, looking for fellow astronaut, Taylor, who disappeared a few years ago. Just a quick note here, Fans of the original series will know that Taylor was the name of Charlton Hestons character in the original movie. You then land on a strange alien planet with the knowledge that it's now 2000 years into the future. You then embark on a quest to find Taylor and discover the mystery of this strange alien world.
The game play is a direct copy of the 1989 game, "Prince of Persia." A rotoscoped 2d platform action game, however, the characters are all 3d on a 2d background. Throughout the game, you'll be required to maneuver Ben from start point `A' to end point `B' which mainly means travelling from left to right across the game map. The enemies consist of snakes, bears, Apes, and mutants, which generally walk around in circles until you put them out of their misery. Throughout the game, you have to collect flags which are supposed to lead you to Taylor, and collecting all the flags are relevant for getting the games good ending.
However, the game is not without its bad points. The Music has a nice tribal and alien feel to it however it's just a few repetitive bars played over and over again, which means six or seven minutes into the game you'll be without a doubt turning down the volume. The game mechanics of Ben are annoying. To turn around has the game character move a step, which is a pain in the bum if you're on a very small platform. This leads to an 80% chance of Ben falling to his death or much worse.
The other bad thing about this game is the way to achieve a good ending. If you've completed the level requirements, you get a medal at the end during your score review. In order to get a medal, you must kill all the enemies and collect all the flags planted by Taylor all within a time space of UNDER 5 minutes. During the early stages of the game this is quite reasonable, and easy to achieve. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, the levels get longer, and there are more enemies, which makes it next to near impossible to kill everyone and get all the flags in less than 5 minutes. I bought this game when it first came out and I still haven't gotten the good ending yet.
Sadly the bad aspects of this game far outweigh the good. The fun of the game is lost amidst bad game play mechanics repetitive music, and poorly thought out mission requirements. Some people have loved this game despite these glaringly blatant flaws, because they can look past the problems to focus on the fun. This game can be fun, but punishing if you're trying to completely finish it. If you're like me, you'll play through this game with a slight sense of enjoyment only to complete it and never to pick it up again. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mission: Demolition. Demolition Racer rocked my socks. I bought it originally thinking it was from the creators of the Destruction Derby games, (A good series in its own right), but it is different. (Unlike the Demolition Derby titles, you only score crashes made with the front of your car.) Demolition Racer is more of an independent title with its own flavor and excitement.
There are MANY play modes to choose from, including 2 player modes. From standard arena-style destruction derbies to flat out racing. The main mode will score you on your final racing position and crash score. There is a fair bit of strategy to this mode, as you must crash often, place high, and manage to survive to the end. There are several fun and strange mini-games to unlock as well.
The unique game play is the best part of Demolition Racer, but there are some other big highlights. This game has polished graphics, a variety of customization options, plenty of levels, and a decent soundtrack comprised of heavy metal and electronica.
My only critiques would be on the soundtrack and the physics engine. Some of the music isn't on the par with the rest of the collection, and the music is always set on random for every race. So you might have to race with something annoying instead of an awesome Fear Factory remix. The physics...can unpredictably send your car to its doom too early. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Overshadows the hype. This game is what you'd expect from Nickelodeon, and then some. The hype has nothing over this game - you have to see it to believe it!
The gameplay is a bit short, but the replay value is wonderful. You can unlock hidden boss fights and mini-games.
The pixeled characters are well done, and the "leveling up" is something I didn't expect to see in a Nick game (its more of an RPG thing), but it adds a lot. The only thing is that you can only level up 10 times, and that's it. So you can't get super powerful like in an RPG and take everything out with one hit. I have to admit, I was hoping for that...
But still, it's a really great game that does a good job following the movie "Ultimate Enemy" and will be a big hit for any Danny Phantom fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome. Are you sick and tired of all those messy wires and cords. Then pick up the Gamecube Wavebird Wireless Controller. I'm going to tell you my pros and cons of the controller
Pros
No More Messy Cords
You can get up to 20 ft away from the Gamecube and still play
You don't have to keep it pointed at the receiver
Sleak desgin
Easy channel selector on the controller to avoid any confusion if you have more than one
Cons
You have to use batteries to power the controller and they are AA
Not the most sturdy controller
A little pricey you can get them anywhere from 20 to 40 bucks
I love this controller. We have two of them in the house and plan on getting more. It's the only wireless controller out there, so don't miss out on it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A MUST BUY FOR ANYONE WHO CALLS THEMSELVES A GAMER. Gamecube, in my opinoin, is the best system to buy out of the three major systems out today. It may not have the graphic powerhouse like X-box, or the amout of games to play like PS2. But the Gamecube has all the great games you can expect coming from Nintendo. Mario, Metroid, Zelda, Super Smash bros., Pikmin, Wario, Donkey Kong, Star Fox, Kirby, and the list goes on and on. But the best thing just isn't Gamecubes First Party games, they also have the good games that PS2 and X-box have, such as Vexx, Soul Calibur II, Splinter Cell, and Metal Gears coming for it soon, and one game thats coming soon, which isn't a thrid party title, but still i cant wait...FINAL FANTASY!!Anyway, The Gamecube is also very lightwheight and is very easy to carry arround thanks to its little handle at the back, and the controller of the gamecube is just about perfect. It fits your hand perfectly, which gives you a much better gaming experience. The disks for gamecube are tiny, which i like a lot, its different from the other cds. But the only bad thing is, is that it cant play Cds, but oh well, i have a cd player, and gaming systems aren't ment for playing music, their about games, which Nintendo seems to understand quite well. The Gamecube also has the link up capability with the gameboy advance, allowing some pretty sweet features. All in All, Gamecube is the choice of what system to buy, if you don't already own one, go get one, and see for yourself how great the system acually is. It lives up to the Nintendo name and is a must buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Check it out now, third strike y'all. Before I start gushing about the greatness of this game, a word of warning is in order. If you already picked up second impact for the DC you may wish to either hold off on this title or trade-up for it (the latter being my personal take as 3rd strike offers a lot that 2nd impact does not.)
Well, where to start? Street fighter 3 is a visual treat, completely inseperable from playing an anime. The characters have so much animation it is really stunning. For all the people who whined about it taking so long for SF3 to show up--this is why: the technology wasn't there immediately to do what they have accomplished with the SF3 series which is to make the most beautiful 2D game ever.
Gameplay is of course exactly where it should be. Ultra-tight controls and deep game play. Some people have complained that SF3 slows down the pace considerably from the alpha series, and by removing air blocking, has in fact gone backwards, however this makes SF3 much less spastic and more rewarding in the long run. Capcom has not forgotten its fan base however, and much of these features can be altered.
It also seems worth mentioning that 3rd strike includes a relatively large roster of characters--19! I know that doesn't stand up to Marvel vs. Capcom2, but if you compare what's really being offered you'll find that the characters in games like MvC2 are mere shadows of their SF3 counterparts. Here the characters feel as though they do in fact exist--as though they have weight and behave in a realistic fashion (well, beyond throwing fireballs!) Given the degree of work that must have gone into every character here, 19 seems like a lot! What's more, beyond tweleve, there doesn't seem to be a weak character in the lot. Pretty impressive given that early SF games often suffered from characters being unbalenced in strength.
I also want to mention the sound on this game which is well above normal Capcom standards. It isn't that I am a big fan of hip-hop, but this makes the game infinitely more cool. I mean, we are talking Street Fighter, not Office Fighter. Enough of the sterile synthisizer soundtracks. All the fighting scenes have great musical backdrops, but even better are the short rap numbers that accompany all the inbetween scenes. There is a rap song for selecting your character, a very short one while you choose who you will fight ('check it out now, third strike y'all'), and plenty of others. This definitely ups the cool factor way above 2nd impact!
OK, here is the BIG difference and the reason why you'll want to get this even if you have second impact. 3rd Strike can be completely modified. I've toyed around with this a bit, turning on chain combos, air blocking, etc. and really turned 3rd strike into a completely different game. This ability to get under the hood of the Street Fighter engine puts 3rd strike up there with Alpha 3 in its awesome potential for replayability. If you choose, now you can have all three supers available at the same time, use chain combos, cancel super arts into other super arts... Its all up to you. There is even enough here to keep the Marvel vs. Capcom fan happy as you can make the game quite spastic if you feel the urge.
All in all, this is one of those top-tier games for the dreamcast that really makes owning the system a necessity for fighting game fans. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game kicks MAJOR BUTT. I bought this game a couple days ago and I'm still not done. This game is beautiful, creative, challenging, amazing, ... The details are just mind blowing and stunning. For anyone who has a Dreamcast, you have to own this game.
There is two things that I have to point out. First of all, the camera viewing angle isn't the best. Now, this isn't entirely a bad thing because it adds to the challenge. Also, I've played this game on a 26" and 42" T.V. I find that my smaller T.V. has a better quality than the big one. You must keep in mind that this game was released in 1999 and during that time most people had a smaller television sets than people have now. It's not a big problem, but you will definitely notice it if you have a big T.V.
Overall, it still is a 5 star game and it might be one of the greatest games ever made. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A new gaming genera has sprouted. Pikmin is so many games at once; it's a game in its own class.
You can multitask your Pikmin, telling one group to attack, another to dig, another to build, while you scout ahead. It's a puzzle game, figuring out which Pikmin to use for which task. Each of the three colors have different abilities, strengths and weaknesses.
And the aspect that puts Pikmin apart from any other game is that the PLAYER SETS THE PACE. You have 30 days to collect 30 pieces of your space ship. But if you don't get all 30, it's OK. You decide which days you'll fight the big boss monsters, or save them till the end of 30 days, or skip them all together (which would be a shame, the boss battles are the most entertaining).
This makes it perfect for all ages, if a player doesn't want to face the hard challenges he or she doesn't have too. Or if you want to go for the perfect game, you can collect one piece ever day.
Not to mention the wonderful scenery and attention to detail (like the sound of footstep changing from sand to concrete), and the very entertaining characters.
Only draw back is the repetitive music.
Pikmin is a can't miss! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
First game I bought 4 GC, and still just as fun. This of course, was the first game I bought for GC, and it was too good to be true! Everything you loved about the old one, with a million other things packed in there. You don't fully appreciate the amazing graphics until u play the original again. Also, there are so many trophies, it's unbelievable! Some trophies you can only receive if you have other gamecube games, (like a pikmin trophy if u have that game). After around 1.5 years, it's still just as fun to play! It's amazing! The only flaw though, is that they didn't include "board the platforms." | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Just So Totally, Freakin', Awsome. I would have bought this game myself but someone else bought it for me. (Thanks Andrew) This game has definetly picked up where the oringal series left off. This games rocks. You gotta' love it.
First Off, there are way more charaters than the original.
Second Off, there is so much stuff u can do, by yourself or with others.
I've got lots of trophies, have every character, and level, and have a record of 1,573 in the homerun contest. I love this game and you will too.
Everything is easy to learn. All the controls and everything. It's GREAT!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sucked the life out of my batteries. I popped this GBA game into my DS earlier today and just stopped playing an hour or so ago because I ran my batteries dry. I even had other things to do, but I just couldn't put this game down. Take an old-school rpg and mash it up with a turn-based strategy game then add stunning hand-drawn graphics and you have Riviera: the Promised Land. The unique way of leveling up by mastering weapons and items is a great addition to the rpg scene. I found myself thinking over and over, "Ok, I'll just master this one other weapon/item then save the game for later..." I also enjoy the storyline, and a lot of the dialogue is pretty humorous.
I have heard that this game's production run is incredibly small, and I see it has already sold out on Amazon. I was lucky enough to pick this up on a whim yesterday not knowing anything about it, but I *highly* recommend actively searching for this title and snatching up a copy before they're gone. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent game of the movie. Turning an epic movie into a hack and slash adventure game sounds like a tough task. But EA did it wonderfullt with this game.
This game has a total of 5 selectable players from the movie and they all play and have abilities similiar to their onscreen characters. Legolas rocks with the bow, Aragorn can swing two swords like nobody else, and Gandalf can cook up some orc stew with his magic.
The settings and levels are also very close to the movie and the ingame cut scenes look superb. The game looks very nice as a whole even though a lot of areas look so similiar.
If you enjoy a Zelda type game, or Diablo for the computer, then youll absolutely love this game. It offers tons of gameplay, difficulties, characters, settings, weapons, and spells and will keep you hacking and slashing baddies for a long time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Real Disappointment. Ok, first of all, this game makes me very mad. You think with a rating of 2 stars, this would have to be a bad game. Well, this is actually a great game, and I couldn't want much more for the GBA. So, what drives me completely mad? Well, to have a game with such great potential, and so many good things, and then to have all or most of it thrown out the window because of the 2 most obvious easiest things they coulda done. First of all, this game does NOT save your high scores. That is truly ridiculous, to have a game that is based on your scores and your high scores, thats what makes you want to play in the first place. To try to beat your high score, or thats at least one of the reasons. So, I have to write my high scores down on a stinkin sheeet of paper that I'd have to carry around with me. Why? Even the Mario game saves your high scores and thats not nearly as important to save as in an arcade game like Pac-man. Also, the scoring system is 2 of the 4 games are totally whack, the score disappears in pac-attack right after the game is over, you barely have time to look and it and then write it down, and that doesn't even save your score while you keep the system on. Also, this game offers no 2 player or "muliplayer" support. This coulda been easy as pie for them to do. Just to have an option where you can compete against the person next to you with one gameboy passing it back and forth to try to beat the other players high score. That's how they did it with my Ms. Pac-man on gameboy. And no, there is no "muliplayer" where you can link up with someone else's GBA. That's not as bothersome, but lots of people like to do that. But hey, besides these complaints that totally destroy with an arcade game is all about, this is a great pac-man collection. The makers of this game must be blooming idiots, to miss the most obvious best things. Wow! Is it humanly possible for people to be so stupid, I would expect this out of dogs who decided to make a pac-man game. Oh yeah, this would probably be a 6 star game if they included everything in there that I talk about. But no, they destroyed this game turning it into a 2 star game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wolfenstein 3D is definitely worth your money and your time. Admittedly, Wolfenstein 3D is primitive compared to later standards of First-person Shooters. But, if you love First-Person Shooters at all, you owe it to yourself to play the Granddaddy of them all. Seriously. Castle Wolfenstein is like a big maze that you have to navigate your way through, with enemies around every turn. Your biggest objective, most of all, is to make it out alive. With over 60 levels of First-Person mayhem, you know you're going to be awhile at this game but it'll be time well spent. Trust me.
This was one of my 'dream' games I hoped would come out for the Gameboy Advance. It's perfect port of the original. If there were any gripes to be had about the game and this GBA game in particular, it would be that this port is a direct conversion of the PC game with no added incentives or anything new(like adding Spear of Destiny) as well as the fact the engine is somewhat slower than it should be considering there isn't as much detail as there is in other games.
Other than that, Wolfenstein 3D is awesome, definitely worth your money and your time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
IF YOU HAVENT BOUGHT IT YET STOP WAITING AND GET IT NOW. This is by far one of the best video games ever produced. For anyone who likes Zelda or adventure games, I would completely recommend it. Being a Zelda fanatic, this is the perfect video game for it includes not only Ocarina of Time, but also the revamped Master Quest. I would recommend confirming with your seller that it is the correct game only because I ordered this game but received a different Zelda collectors game without Master Quest. I give it the highest of praise and one should get it If they have never played it before. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dreamcast is a dream come true. I recieved this product for Christmas 2000 along with Resident Evil-Code Veronica, Sega Marine Fishing, and Soul Calibur. I must say, My know-it-all freind was against me asking for a Dreamcast for Christmas, but in my opinion Dreamcast is much more worth it. Right now, where are you gonna find a PS2 under 600? If you do, the games are so few and jsut a handful of good ones. The graphics are about the same if DC's are not better. Dc's games are excellent. SKies of Arcadia, NFl 2k1, RE Code Veronica, Jet Grind Radio, NBA 2k1, to name a few wonderful games. Now, if gaming online is important to you and you want it right now, then you had better get Dreamcast becuase PS2 server isn't going to be up for 2 years. Oh, and one more thing, Sony needs to get over themselves and so do the people that are raving about PS2 becuase it's getting on my nerves and PS2 is not any better than Dreamcast. Thanx for your time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Resident Evil is back but with nothing new. So how does Resident Evil Code: Veronica compare with the previous RE games? Despite the new look and outstanding visuals, Resident Evil Code: Veronica hasn't really offered anything new, and instead delivers more of the same RE gameplay.
The story is very awkward. As the game progresses, Code: Veronica's storyline begins to lack the cool plot twists and startling mysteries found in the last Resident Evils. RE:CV relied on too much puzzle-solving to drive the story. There aren't any interwinding plots like before. Instead, the story reveals a weak cast of characters. This includes transvestites and unnecessary characters who have nothing to do with the main plot and RE storyline.
As you might expect, the graphics are mind-blowing. Its the best-looking Resident Evil yet. Gone are the pre-rendered backgrounds and still perspectives of the old games. Code: Veronica's sound is good, but has some bad voice-acting.
What's disappointing is that the dodge feature from RE3: Nemesis has been removed and the auto-aiming is so annoying, causing you to aim at unwanted targets and wasting ammunition. RE:CV's puzzle-solving, box-pushing, and switch-pressing will eventually become tedious especially to experienced Resident Evil players.
Resident Evil Code: Veronica pales in comparison to the other Resident Evil games in almost every area. Once you forget about the awesome graphics, you're left with nothing but the same Resident Evil we've been playing all along. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Dodge ball with monsters. First, here is my re-enactment of how this game came to exist in the first place:
Edward (an out of touch gaming executive): Alright, glad we could all make it to the meeting today in spite of the raucous company party. Sorry I left at 5:00 PM, but Golden Corral was calling my name--it was senior night! Anyway, last week I went to pick up my grandson from school and found him playing dodgeball. Denise and Tyrell, I want you to start working on a dodgeball game because that looks like good fun.
Denise (hungover): Can't we just make the NES Super Dodge Ball game compatible with the Gamecube?
Tyrell (also hungover): Yeah, that game was awesome.
Edward: What? What is an NES? No. I want something new. Now Christopher, Fernando, and Jiang you are about to be so excited. I just got us the rights to Monsters, Inc. to make a video game adaptation! Isn't that awesome? Oh man, I just love Mike Wazowski--reminds me of a younger Edward! Think you can do that?
Christopher, Fernando, and Jiang (in unison...hungover): Sure. Whatever you say.
*Edward leaves the room.*
Christopher: What the hell is Monsters, Inc.?
Jiang: I think it's a kid movie or something.
Tyrell: Yeah, my niece loves it, but man, a dodgeball game? Wait, none of you have ever seen Monsters, Inc.?
Everyone else: No.
Tyrell: Oh, look, it's a game about these little monsters who...play dodgeball! Let's just merge projects.
Everyone else: Yeah, whatever, sounds good to me. Seems kind of weird to have a cartoon about dodgeball, but whatever we'll take your word for it.
**End scene**
What you get if you purchase this game is Dodge Ball meets Monsters, Inc. There is no real plot, and it is not really ever explained why the monsters decide to play dodge ball. It just happens. You could replace Monsters, Inc. with the cast of Three's Company and get the same general game (but more awesome).
There are multiple static scenes (e.g., the training bedroom, Mike's house, a street scene) with some interactive elements that influence gameplay slightly. For example, in the city scene there is a fire hydrant that can knock a character back. Kids will recognize many of the scenes, so that part is cool. For the most part, though, the game involves running around and tossing various balls at another monster. Some are just standard balls, while others have special effects like putting the enemy monster into a bubble temporarily. There are many monsters available. On each level there are different objectives, such as hitting targets or hitting the opponent or playing keep-away with one of the balls. Each scene has the same basic objectives, and you have to finish all three before you can continue to a new scene.
The game play is pretty straight forward. Run. Pick up ball. Throw. It is easy enough for a kid to compete but difficult enough that there can be a challenge. My favorite part of the game is that my daughter and I can play tandem. While some levels might be more challenging for kids, they are not frustratingly difficult for the most part. My daughter is not a big fan of playing it alone, but it is a fun game to play together.
If you are purchasing this game because you want a Monsters, Inc. game that is true to the movie, stay away. If you want dodge ball with monsters, it's a fun enough game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
No Where Near As Good. I loved Final Fantasy Tactics on the Playstation very much... I still play it every once in awhile. I bought this game in the hopes that it would be very similar to FFT, but it is a bit different, and not in a good way.
To start, the whole "learning of new abilities" is really annoying compared to FFT. You don't get points to "buy" abilities, you have to equip certain items to learn them. Like to learn Fire as a wizard, you have to equip a certain weapon. It gets confusing after awhile when you can't remember who learned what and which items you need to keep because someone still needs to learn that ability.
Second is they added cards to the battles. You are restricted from using certain abilities or weapons by "law cards". Though your characters can't actually die during these battles (they just pass out with the little stars circling their heads), if you forget to check the laws during battle and use something illegal, you might just have one of your best fighters going to prison for a little while.
Other than that, it is pretty similar to the old FFT. Unfortunately, the camera angles are sometimes frustrating, but given it's a Gameboy game it's understandable. The storyline is interesting, and the battles will entertain you for quite sometime. If you are a fan of other Final Fantasy games, or just want something FFT-like for your Gameboy Advance, then you might like this one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lots of Fun. Luigi's Mansion is simply put, a fun game. It's easy to learn and play (I only had trouble with the last boss) and very entertaining. It's short (around 10 hours for an average gamer) but great.
Graphics (9.5): Though cartoony, Luigi's Mansion showcases the power of the GameCube. The textures are beautiful and very detailed. I have never noticed ANY framerate slowdown. The game is eye candy.
Sound (9): The sound and music, presented in Dolby Surround, are just great. The music has typical Nintendo charm and is quite repetitive, but somehow, it NEVER becomes annoying. Overall, very good.
Gameplay (8.5): Albeit repetitive, sucking up ghosts with the vacuum is quite fun. There are many different types of normal ghosts who can each be beaten in a different way, larger ghosts who are a little tougher, and finally boss ghosts who can be fun and aggravating. There are other things to do, too, including finding Mario's lost items and turning the power back on, but I wouldn't want to spoil the story for you.
Control (10): The controller feels like it was designed for the game. It just works. It uses all the buttons, and often uses both sticks at the same time. This may be quite difficult for beginners, but there is a training room to help you master your technique. The pressure-sensitive L and R buttons can be used to control the force of your vacuum, but that function is almost useless during gameplay.
Lastability and Replay Value (5): Ouch. The game's only flaw is its length. By the time you're really into the game, it's over! Games this good should not end so soon. Don't be fooled by claims of a hidden mansion when you beat the game. There is such a thing, but the only difference is that your vacuum is more powerful. You may want to play the game a few times to increase your final score, but after that it's over.
Final (Not an average) (9): Luigi's Mansion is great. If you're looking for an easy game that you can actually complete for a change, this is for you. It's worth purchasing for families, younger kids, and new gamers. However, hardcore gamers may be disappointed with the length, and I therefore recommend a weekend rental for them. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
mdd is the way to go. When bordem strikes and there's "nothing" to do, this the the game to do make that nothing somthing. Gameplay is vayiayed depending on the skill of the players and the amount so when you have 4 players skilled or 8 skilled players [with LAN] then the gameplay is quick and fun. Although it was not as fun as the mario raceing game for the n64, there are many unlockable things so you will be playing until your thunbs fall off. The best part is the multiplayer battles. There sveral modes but the same stages for all three modes. I would give this game 5 stars out of 5 stars because there is always a race to win or a game to play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It holds onto my Pixel XL just fine and the buttons feel responsive. So far, I am loving this controller. It holds onto my Pixel XL just fine and the buttons feel responsive. I can play for a long time and not feel uncomfortable and it is honestly like my phone is transformed into a handheld gaming device. My only complaint is that the clamp that holds my phone presses down on my volume buttons so I have to move it a bit off-center. Not a deal breaker and it's mostly because the Pixel XL was designed with the power and volume buttons on the same side. Can't expect them to anticipate every possible phone design I suppose.
To sum up, it is a great controller for the price and I would definitely recommend it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Total mayhem. Get kicked into Raymans now crazy world as you fight all sorts of characters. A young fairy named Tily, a blue thing called Globox, a purple thing(the evil form of the Globox)called (duh) dark Globox, the imfamous slaver razorbeard, razorbeard's wife (duh again) Mrs.razorbeard, the teensies, a couple of robots and the hero: Rayman! All the butt whup in one small game, yeah the best part is clobbering your friend but to get some hidden characters I guess you need to do single player. The real downside is the cp players know the shortcuts in race and in Freeze battle they know where the lums apear. I recommend this game, but, it can get *sigh* depressing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lack realism and lighting. This game is pretty cool, but the realism I was looking for was not there. Most of the tracks are dimly lit, so its hard to see where you are going. This game is freeking hard too man! You get penalties for crashing into walls, and you're even penalized for side-swiping other cars to get ahead of them. Why? It's a racing game, the idea it to get ahead. In short, the penalties are deducted from your points, and unless you gain enough points, you cant advance in the game. I purchased this game since Grand Tourismo 3 for PS2 was delayed. If you own a Dreamcast and a PS2 like me, wait for GT3. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
this is the best console game I've played. I was skeptical. I grew up on the original Metroid, and while I was impressed with the graphics of the previews I saw, I didn't imagine that it would be as fun and interesting as the original was in its day. And I didn't understand how it could still feel like Metroid if it was mostly first person. Well, it does. After playing it all day today, I can say this is the funnest and most interesting game I have. Nothing in the game seems tedious or boring - something that can't be said for a lot of games. When you play this game, you will realize how flawed most games are in comparison. I wish all games had this much thought and hard work put into them. :) Beautiful. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The ways of the Suicune. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST POKeMON games I've ever played! This game you can actually capture Suicune, get the Crystal Bell goto the tower, face the wise sages, defeat them, goto the tower where Suicune wishes to meet and challenge you, save before you enter the tower, take on Suicune, have Ultra Balls, capture him and you'll beat the rest of the game no sweat! Level up some strong POKeMON against Ash, yes you POKePlayers, Ash, Pikachu is probably the only POKeMON to give you any real trouble! Ohter than that, the game's a piece of cake! Extra features include "Battle Taunts" (POKeMON taunt other POKeMON when comming out, map, so when you enter a new town, you don't worry about getting lost and other trainers say a lot more things than what they say in the fist two installments. Than the rest is the same!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
disappointed. I am a huge fan of Tolkein books and lord of the rings especially. This was actually a pretty fun game for a while, I can't complain, I bought it in a bargain bin for $5 bucks, and I was thinking "What am I going to lose?" I lost 5 bucks and I want it back. I liked how it had aspects of the books instead of the movies in them, like Tom Bombadil and such. I would have more stars for it (1, mayyybe 2) if I didn't get stuck in Rivendell. I think I got Gimili's axe a step ahead of when I was supposed to and when I talk to him he says he needs it. Game over. There is nothing I can do to progress. And what really sucks is that I saved it before I knew that I was stuck. So its either spend another 3-5 hours replaying it and getting back to that part to progress, or quitting. I think I'll just quit and maybe sell it for a buck on Amazon. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Get it. Geist is a game that combines a lot of different elements to make it great. It is primarily a first person shooter game, but there are also lots of riddles and tricks that you have to solve in order to play. For instance, you have to possess a dog, or a grenade, etc. in order to get to different levels of the gameplay. I haven't finished the game yet since my data got erased, but I really enjoyed it when I was playing.
I also enjoy the possession death match, which is a multiplayer shootout. Obviously the gamecube does not connect to the internet, so it can't be as exciting as shooting games on other consoles where you play against real people from all over the world, but if you have a gamecube (or wii), I'd recommend this game. Besides, it's so much cheaper than paying $60 for other console games! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Diddy Kongs Gameboy Adventure. As a kid i never owned a super nintendo, hell i didn't get one till i was 16(way after the fact). My friend had one and we played Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2. But they were so huge as a kid, i remember the commericals for them. So when i found out about the gameboy games being ports of the SNES games i wanted to try them. Now while Donkey Kong Land 1 is pretty much a brand new game, Donkey Kong Land 2 goes along with Donkey Kong Country 2. Its Diddy or Dixie trying to save our ape friend Kong again, but this time in an 8 black and white land(or if you have the Super Gameboy you get some color). Its a little easier then than its Super nintendo counterpart but this 1996 Gameboy game is still challenging but it has its fun moments! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An okay port of Turrican 2. Many Turrican fans make fun of this game, I cannot blame them, I do so all of the time. "What happens when you take Turrican 2, get rid of the spaceship levels, replace them with bad levels and change a few of the sprites? THIS THING!" However, the game isn't badly programmed, the music is well converted (for the most part) and overall, it's Turrican 2! It also adds a few cool details to the game as well, but I'll let you find those on your own. If you want a game directly based off of the movie, you have come to the wrong place. This game makes no sense when you compare it to the movie (which makes little sense to begin with!) simply because the scenes do not match up at all. It's much better than the movie (after all it is Turrican 2!). If you give this one a chance, it can be fun. However, if you can get an Amiga with Turrican 2 instead, you won't be missing much!
7.75/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
scariest game...ever. So there I am with a gamecube, wondering how I'll ever fill my adult gaming library, what with titles like metroid and wind waker. (good games, but I'm twenty-one and itching to see some blood somewhere...)And I figure, well, I own and have played every other Resident Evil game to date, minus the GB Advance one, so why not this one? Well, the thought which crossed my mind, as I'm sure has crossed many other fan's minds, was how much different can it be? After all, it's really just a remake of the original for PS, right? Well, let me tell you something ladies and gentlemen, anybody with these reservations should banish them immediately. While the core gameplay and plot remain unchanged, story elements have been altered, a few new enemies have sprung up, and a whole bunch of new areas are included. Fortunately, many of the old puzzles have changed as well, which makes this a good reason in itself to warrant its purchase. But the real draw here is the graphics. They are superb as a standalone category, but when coupled with the eerie music and backdrops of the mansion and surrounding area, this game doles out the 'scary-factor' in spades. A title which I had previously reserved for Slent Hill 1, the new RE officially takes the 'scariest game ever' category. Yeah, I know I said I was 21, and I'm not usually a big wuss, but I'll tell you, playing this game at three in the morning alone in your room really gets your heart going. I was literally afraid to open doors not knowing what monstrosity waited on the other side, my gun poised for whatever made a sound. And the first time I ever saw one of those crimson heads (zombies whom have been felled but not disposed of properly,) come running at me, I nearly pissed my pants. The developers did an awesome job of creating realistic, atmospheric environments, complete with creaky floorboards and swaying shadows to scare the bejeezus out of you. Also, the voice acting and scripting are leaps and bounds over the original. ( A point I'm sure a lot of fan's are somehow upset about...) All in all, the best RE to date, after RE:3 IMO. Buy it if like the others, or are really dying for a good scare-fest. One point I should mention, though, is the control. For seasoned vets, the control scheme is exactly as it has always been in the past, so no worries there. Newbies might find it a bit awkward or disorienting, though, so be patient. Otherwise, the control is tight, and the gameplay outstanding in a sort of rehashed, tried-but-true way. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent game and excellent remake. Shining Force was released in 1993 on the Sega Genesis system. It was basically the strategy RPG game that started the genre that includes Tactics Ogre, Final Fantasy Tactics, and others.
Shining Force was an excellent game with great characters, battles, plot, and everything else you'd expect and desire. I, personally, spent countless hours engaged with the game, never wanting to put it down or stop.
The ensuing sequels and prequels to the game never really captured what the original did, however. But, a new jumpstart to the game has arrived. Now on the Gameboy Advance, Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a direct port from the Genesis version, but contains very nice updated graphics, sounds, AI, story elements, gameplay elements, and more. The new features don't destory the game and make it some 2004 version, rather it takes what the game was and improves upon it.
This game and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance are both extremely entertaining and excellent Gameboy Advance strategy RPGs. Make sure you pick up Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon, because you'll be glad you did, and because it's one of the best strat-RPGs ever created. This is a five-star game all the way! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ill Gem. This game is a treasure trove of awesomeness! There is much strategy involved in picking the right weapons for the right fights...and tactics involved in picking the right timing to use your weapons! For example, one villian can be decimated in two seconds if you fire the right weapon (I won't reveal which one!) twice back to back. Don't miss! It also matters where you hit the enemy, as you can take off limbs or even heads! You fight one monster at a time in a face-off match, having an opportunity to purchase what weapons (you can) that are appropriate for that upcoming fight. Make the right choice of you will be sol! Countless hours played on this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Genesis 3 works great, even with gamegenie and 32x. The first console I bought was the Megadrive version 1 in sweden. Since then, I've owned all kinds of systems, including nintendo and atari. Now I bought a genesis 3 and I think it's by FAR the best genesis version released. Somebody above said it doesn't work with Gamegenie or 32x; wrong. I have the 32x addon and I have a game genie. Both work beautifully with with my genesis 3 (not sega cd though). So if you're ever planing on buying a genesis, buy version 3. It's super small and only [price]:). (Somebody above complained that there is a picture of sonic on the box, and it doesn't come with a sonic game.. Well, sonic is segas super hero. Enough said.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
FudgeCake from the Chocolate City. Quit exposing the pitifullness of yourself for the lack analytcal prowess within the concept of "groove and move." Grow your Weiner through the ranks to Lord of Funk, and layout trademark skidmarks of your powerful knowledge upon the green grass of planet Earth. Wit funk so sweetly stank it will make your boogers run South for the winter and drive the maggots from your brain. Try to play the basslines yourself and your fingers will hurt and smell like a long night of love. This training becomes necessary, however, because wiffout proper education, the boogieman will rip your face off, moles will shake you down for your SantaClaus bestowals, mailboxes will rise up to feast upon your third leg, or perhaps your pants will fall down in front of a Hula-Girl. Such ricoculosity will demand shouts of "what you means" at your poor television set, unless you pay the solid wisdom of the Galatic repository to identify boom-boxes and slingshots for a mere $2 a pop. Whence this fortune originates lies deeply concealed in the fruit of the carrot, and is not made for even a Rapmaster to contemplate... however, with this knowledge you may go forth and bludgeon Dental Malpracticionators, Geekus Dorkia, and hordes of Satanic fatbodies whilst they slither and slather helplessly to the beautiful funky -all about the ol' style- beats.
Don't go back to Funkotron. This is a word of warning: Funkotron is full of a Panic, and is not worth your troubles once you commandeer Earf. Instead, fly your ship down to level 0 and live out your lives in the hot tub with Hula Babies, drinking lemonade and eating imported foods. Word to the (extremely wise): any earthling opened at the bottom of the world is a chaste polynesian long black haired booty shakin lover of Dufusses, Homies and the alien like.
Toejam and Earl III is all about love, so go for it by all means. Just remember to ground you self firmly in the Relaxed Atmosphere of this Genesistical Perfection.
If this review wasn't helpful to you, you never knew -and you'll probably end up as undignified roadkill of a phantom Ice Cream Truck. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Glasses - Frame was painful experience. I have mid range specs since long and my eyes always get dried out due to long hours weekend gaming on my LED screen, I researched for glasses and I ended up on amazon page for Gunnar products. Read the review and rating and I bought it instantly as this is the thing i was looking for to protect my eyes and play longer without getting my eyes super red and painful. well glasses itself are really good and I do feel difference than before but there is one big problem, since I already wear normal specs I have to wear this gunnar glasses over it which is fine since they are quite big compared to my regular specs but temple/arm of the frame is too tight and after 20 min it start paining my side of the head too much that I get headache, they should have made arms more flexible and softer, I do appreciate that solid and well built frame ! I should have chose another frame with softer more flexible arms/temples frame but I did want bigger glass shape to cover my regular specs | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sam I Am. Serious Sam Advance is the fourth best FPS for the GBA, and the 11th released for the system. The Serious Sam series is known for its huge assortment of weapons and enemies that appear from nowhere and fill the entire screen in massive wide open areas. Can all of that be crammed into a tiny GBA cart? Of course it can! But does it pay off? Of course it does! We get everything from the PC version on the pint-sized GBA! Serious Sam Advance is a serious FPS indeed with a well-deserved "M" rating and a nice arsenal of weapons that are serious as hell. You get a chainsaw (blood gushes from the enemies as it tears through them!), a pistol (no dual pistols, ah man!), a double- barreled shotgun (reloading looks neat), a tommy gun, a mini-gun, a rocket launcher (circular reload from the PC version is intact), a Prion gun (enemies attack each other), a fist weapon (press the button and it drops a piano on your enemy), a microvave gun (clone of the BFG from Doom), and of course, the serious cannon. If all of that wasn't enough, all of our favorite enemies are back (beheaded kamikazi!), but most are new. Before each mission, our Netricsa system updates us with hints on the level, weapon and enemy info, and statistics. Now comes the games downfall. The graphics aren't that bad, but they are a major step backwards from games like Duke Nukem Advance and Ecks Vs. Sever. The framerate also suffers from time to time and it is often hard to target an enemy but, alas, the game is a hectic non-stop joyride from start to finish! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An Honorable Addition to The New Square Enix Library. When news of a sequel to Final Fantasy Tactics spread, it seemed the world became merrier, peaceful, and precious. So it is real, I may have thought, dreams can come true. Yet, as hype can sometimes turn as a spiteful enemy, journalists professed that the next installment to FF Tactics was not proper to its heir. Totally unsurprised and a wee bit infuriated, I still clung on to my gaming faith to see how Square Enix's first U.S. game fared. Its been quite a wait, and a Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is finally available. Those journalists were right though, the game doesn't truly feel as an authentic sequel. Gone are the Lion Wars, the distraught St. Aujora, the heroics of Ramza, and a considerable number of things that charted the original.
It's puzzling to assume why Square does what it does. I mean wouldn't have you gained much, much more acclaim if you were to craft a direct sequel on the next generation console? Instead they design an unrelated story and throw it on the Game Boy Advance. It was hard to climb out of my mountain of expectations, but once I accepted what the game was, I was aware that Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is an honorable addition to the Square Enix collection. Ignoring my lofty hopes of a greater predecessor, in terms of the Game Boy Advance, the latest strategy whirl on the Game Boy Advance pulls off exceedingly.
Starring Marche, a rather reticent kid, he befriends two of his classmates, and because of opening a magical tome, they all awake in the world of "Final Fantasy." Stranded there, all of them go their separate ways, living an alter life of knights, princes, fighters, wizards, and all that which delineates the realm of fantasy. Marche, intent on going back home, finds himself destroying the mythological crystals that closely connect the world of Final Fantasy. Protected by mighty guardians, he fights them without the knowledge that the crystals are the very foundation of how the world exists. To an extent, I did in fact wonder how the outcome would shape, but plenty of the story went drably by and the mere incentive to play was simply based on the enjoyment of the gameplay.
If you're reading this I assume that you already know the basic mechanics. Mirroring Tactics Ogre for the Game Boy Advance, FFTA is a traditional, Turn-Based Strategy/RPG. New races such as the moogle, man-sized reptiles who welcome a good clash make up the bangaa, and the chubby, unphysical spell-masters are the nu mou. In a nut-shell, humans usually take up most classes, moogle units are both magic oriented and brave enough to take ranks as knights, the Bangaa love to wield the sword but not that of a staff, and the nu mou are the entirely opposite of the bangaa. Its best to mix up the squadron of units because each class has their own strength and particular class to take advantage of. Races aside, the player is allowed to have the usual limit of six characters on the battlefield, plus the regular commands. Akin to the original, most of the commands are determined by the which class is chosen, as well as the secondary class.
The plot advances as the player chooses to sign up for Missions located in the pub of every town. Players must pay for the information and agree to take up a Mission to take on villains. After the battle, players are given profits and AP points. Unlike the traditional benefits of gaining levels, where abilities are mastered, FFTA works in ways of FFVII. Equipped weapons, like materia, present abilities to a character. It takes a certain amount of AP points before the character permanently attains the ability desired. Fortunately, gaining the abilities is quick, since most battles rewards players with plenty of points and EXP. Also, Pub's offer solo missions for individual characters. They can either fail or succeed, if so, they are rewarded individual AP points, gil, and items. Sharing a little from Secret of Mana on PS1, the player has the decision where to place locations on the map. An observant player would also note that specific locations can trigger a treasure to pop up for the taking.
Battle is also regulated by laws. At every battle, the player can read what action is illegal. Should a player break a law, the fully armored judge, who rides a chocobo, casts the defiant character with either a minor yellow card or a serious red card. As a rule, the cards lead up to a jail sentence for an amount of time, depending on the character's history and actions. At times a player can forget to check on the laws. What's more, there are occurrences when I had to change weapons, classes, and try different approaches to saturate the enemy in defeat. And when the essential things like items or cure spells are forbidden frustration can build up fast.
As any other Tactical RPG, FFTA is a joy to see your cast grow up as their stats increase. Buying and receiving an formidable arsenal and possessing the option to choose a myriad of classes is part of the fun. I really immersed myself into the game. Taking the role of clan to battle others was refreshing, and the clan itself, the default name of "Nutsy," having the ability to level up as well just augmented that. As the player accomplishes more and more missions, and send individual units to partake in others, the clan stats increase depending on the kind of mission. Superior to Tactics Ogre, yet another gem, FFTA maintains the Square Enix name we can usually trust. With over 300 missions to conquer and other optional quests, FFTA can strip the player's hours without him even knowing. Although, some say FFTA takes an extra step to get into, I would rebuke by saying this game is rather easy to master. I knew FFTA would be different, and it is. Despite its overall lackluster appearance, it still controls to grab the player's attention and be engrossed to the reminiscence of Final Fantasy Tactics.
FFTA is your average schmoe in the plot area. Marche is given the chance to live his wildest dreams of a hero slaying the baddies, yet he feels going home is for the best. After all he has a sick, wheel-chair ridden brother to take care of. While, the story isn't as boorish as many claim, I had quite some fun engaging the story and penned up a fanfic. So if a game can inspire a gamer to write a story behind it, then it can't be that bad can it? But then again, I usually write one after each RPG I've bought. Be the judge yourself. Just don't send me to prison. And don't throw me a red card, not the red card! Where is Ezel, the nu mou inventor of the antilaw which supercedes the unlawful actions? Where is he?
Closely parallel to Tactics Ogre's performance, FFTA on the GBA screen is full of color. The sprites are big, but do not reflect how the characters look in the actual gaming manual. Such as the moogles, they are petite, but are far too overgrown on the screen. No biggie though, its just the Game Boy Advance. Graphically, you can't demand too much, for there is no mad need for eye-candy, is there? As far as the audio goes, you can forget it to even reach as far as the original's unforgettable score. FFTA's music is just decent and repetitive. I suggest to conserve battery life, turn the music down, and just listen to your fancy of a musical genre. The only important quibble I have on the graphics are the instances when slow down bog the game down and no rotating camera. Slow down occurs when a character is moving and jumps on a higher or lower platform. Despite it, its not too much of a threat. With well over average tunes, a good look to it and distinguishable characters, the presentation is done right.
Yeah, the title is very deceptive, but I have to forgive Square Enix, because there has been a real drought of RPGs. In the wait for the more engrossing titles, you can sit back, take a load off (not literally), and get into this commendable game. Handling easily enough, playing even better, FFTA was well worth the wait, but I don't agree to the common price of $40, nor the unconnected storyline. Somehow I think I'm being cheated by the heavy price and misleading titles of late. Oh well, I guess I have to bear it all, and suck it up like a man. Gotta be thankful for all these incredible games, man. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Drecast controller. The first thing I noticed about the DreamCast controller when I got my dreamcast, is that it didn't look like any other controller out on the market. It fit right into my hands perfectly. The response was quick the the controller was tight. The only beef I have ever had with my controller is that the cord is to short and Im to cheap to go buy the extension for it. By far the best controller I have ever used.
A lot of people bash the controller, just because they're fan boys of their PS2's etc. I'm not here to bash other systems just to offer my opinion.
I would recommend this controller to anyone and everyone, if you cannot find a DreamCast official controller, the best alternative is the mad cats pad, although the analog stick might have your fingers smelling like rubber.
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Knock out. I have never been much of a boxing fan, but this game is really impressive. I have never seen such great character development in any game! The characters are incredibly expressive and hysterical. They react to each other differently, depending on their personal histories with each other. They speak their native languages or have genuine accents (unlike many games where they all speak English or Japanese- regardless of where they are supposed to be from). The richness of the characters and their fighting styles makes the game so much fun to play.
It is not very easy to pick up. You really have to practice to do well, but there is gym at which you can train your fighters. How cool is that! The characters even have their own lockers. I have forgotten how frustrating and rewarding skill development can be. This game is enjoyable on so many levels that I cannot recommend it enough. Go ahead, knock yourself out! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good game that will satisfy Pac Man fans. Ms Pac Man: Maze Madness was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. It's the same game that came out for the Nintendo 64 and Sega Dreamcast years before. Though it's a port, it's a good game that is identical to the console versions and perfect for anyone who grew up playing Pac Man/Ms Pac Man games.
You control Ms Pac Man in overhead/quasi 3D-like mazes where the object is to get from one point of the maze to the other. You face off against enemies to clobber (and you can defeat them if you want.) Old favorites like the ghosts return to chase you while mummies, soldiers and monsters are here to stand in your way. Solving puzzles is essential to moving further into the maze while usually requires you to collect keys, move blocks or blow them up using TNT crates. Because it's a Ms Pac Man game, you eat pellets scattered throughout the mazes, including the big power pellets which lets you eat the ghosts and other enemies. To move on to the next maze, you need to earn one star (out of a possible 4.) These stars come into play as if you collect all 4 from all the mazes, you unlock bonus mazes. Every time you finish a maze, you have the chance to save your progress and the game gives you 3 separate slots.
The PROS: This game is an exact port of the N64/Dreamcast version so you won't miss out on anything if you don't have them or played this before. Namco did an excellent job with the graphics, sound effects and music. You will have no problems controlling Ms. Pac Man since the controls are simple and work as you want them to. There are plenty of mazes to go through so you will be kept busy. And since earning extra stars unlocks bonus mazes, there is an incentive to do this. Connect with 3 other GBA owners to take advantage of the multi-player modes so that adds re-playability to this game.
The CONS: While the mazes offer different themes, you don't do anything other than trying to complete the maze so it gets repetitive after a while. This game is more pick up and play and then come back again to resume. Also, figuring out how to get past some puzzles and/or finding every item can be a little tough though not impossible.
Overall, this is a good game to have in your game collection. While it gets repetitive and can be tough at times, it is fun to play and worth getting. New or used, you can't go wrong with Ms. Pac Man so give it a shot. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I absolutely love these headphones. I absolutely love these headphones!
They block out background noise that is going on around me, things like kids screaming, dogs barking, gun shots, and police sirens. Okay, the last two aren't real, but they do a good job of letting me focus on what I am trying to listen too. Mostly shows on my phone in some hiding spot.
With other headphones I have had to turn them up fairly high to be able to hear everything clearly. With these ones I can hear everything about midpoint.
These headphones are also comfortable to wear. I can watch a couple shows with them on and not worry about them creating pressure points that hurt on my head or around my ears. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What's all this hype about it being better than VOOT. To be frankly and brutally honest, I would buy this game for the fact that I am one who loves his mecha(Not "Robots" as many would call them,);I love these mecha more than the people of this review board combined, and if you ever went to my house, my Gundam,Voltron,Macross, and other Mecha merchandise would prove it. However this game,despite it's great artwork and classic mecha designs, offers nothing as much as VOOT does, nor does it stand up to either Armored Core 2, or Gungriffon, or even StarGladiator 2!
It's faults lie in it's inablity to deliver a game with sharp controls, skillful gameplay, and at the very least, moderate graphics(although the screen shots are nice!) The game's main objectives rely too much on projectiles and not on strategy or "ninja-gaming" skills, but seriously only on button mashing and cheesing. The sluggish responsiveness also adds to it's many faults for it's slow-paced action and mediocre gameplay,and even though some would argue that it's because of the so called "realistic movement", VOOT and Armored Core 2 blow those arguements outta the water! Plus, as a side note, the graphics,although they do NOT make a game, seriously detriment the way this game should have been handled,especially by the likes of Capcom of all people; both Armored Core 2 and VOOT beat it in gameplay,control,graphics, and overrall depth!
Along that, people have the gall to say that VOOT has bad control, which I seriously say to them "SCRUB!",as in scrubby, casual gamer! The controls,true, are complex in VOOT, but are not only lightyears more responsive, but also add to the same kind of fighting depth that Street Fighter and Virtua Fighter have, which also made them awesome and great games for both Scrub and Champ alike; whereas things like Asuka 120% and Gekido are mediocre games,bad ones at worse!
Sure the Mecha designs are cool! Sure it's nostalgic! sure it's fun to play as classic mecha designed warriors, but since when does atmosphere and art and projectile explosions take the place of stern gameplay, sharp control, smooth graphics, incredible depth, and all-around champion gaming that both VOOT and Armored Core 2 have, and TechRomancer doesn't? Never. That's when! So those who have DC's buy VOOT before Techromancer, and those who have PS2's,buy Armored Core 2 before TechRomancer,`cause even though it's pretty like candy it offers very little compared to the main course dinners of those other 2! Peace out!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Unbelievable. After nfl 2k, I had high expectations and was prepared to be letdown by 2k1, but somehow sega exceeded them. This game is amazing in every aspect. In my opinion the biggest drawback to nfl 2k was the running game. Sure you could run but the only moves you needed were hurdle and stiff arm, and running up the middle was virtually pointless. Not so in 2k1. All the moves are here and you are going to need them, but you can't just randomly push juke or spin or hurdle, etc. Each move has a time and a place in football and sega has managed to mirror it in the game. If you own a dreamcast this one is a must. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Metal Gear with Psychic Powers. First, I have to admit that I bought this game because I was bored and it was ridiculously cheap. That said, I enjoyed it much more than I ever expected to.
The plot is admittedly not the most complex story in the world but it is interesting enough and there are a few surprising twists that keep you on your toes. The music is also good; it doesn't have me running out to buy a soundtrack but it matched the game and it was never annoying.
For me the real fun was in the game play. This is essentially a stealth game, so if you like that genre you will probably like this. The controls worked well; I was mildly annoyed that you couldn't equip a gun and mind zap someone at the same time but switching between the two is not hard. My biggest complaint is that sometimes it was difficult to figure out what to do next when you were looking for one specific item or needed to press a certain button on the wall.
That said, any game where you can choke people out with the power of your mind (yes, just like Darth Vader) gets an A in my book.
So overall I'd say this is a vastly underrated game and definitely worth the $6 or so that it's currently selling for. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
SWEETNESS. I didn't know what to expect when I bought NFL2K1. I heard it was good from a lot of people, but wasn't as good as Madden 2001 for the PS2 which I also played. Madden was good and all, but after playing NFL2K1, this game is SWEET! The running game is totally revamped which is good. The ground attack in NFL2K was OK, but it wasn't to easy to get some good yards. Now you can actually get a ten yard run with a dive up the middle. The graphics were toned down a little, but it makes up with the awesome animations. There are over 1000 animations I think that really make you feel like your watching the game on FOX. I can't say anything about the online play because I haven't tried it yet, but I can say something about the Franchise mode. The Franchise mode is great...I can trade players like I traded Barry Sanders who I picked up off of the Free Agents list for Marshal Faulk and he overall rating went down due to my line not making the holes for him. The only thing that [is not good] about Franchise mode is that you can't use created players in it. Other than that, it's one sweet game! Nice job Visual Concepts! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Problem with the Disk and Condition, I Was Lied To. I was sold a game in Like New condition that "Works Great", and what do I get? A game with internal scratches and little chunks almost like it was bitten into. "It works great" is what the product condition description said. I was almost crushed by the feeling of dissatisfaction when I popped the game into my GameCube and saw the red box saying, "Disk cannot be read." I am really sure that I will never buy from this one particular seller ever again. I will not say the name of the person, as I do not want to get them in trouble. But, if anyone reading this should buy a game like this, you should always check the seller's profile for any negativity. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't think of it as lesser, just different (in a good way. Yesterday I bought this game for $12, not sure if it is worth it. It is. It feels like TS2 and TS3 combined actually! As another reviewer said, this is a big time waster, so make sure you are watching your kids and the time. I enjoy the goals factor of the game, making it feel a bit like an RPG, the feature that is missing in the PC/Mac Sims games.
CAS: 4/5
Females- Females do dress a bit slutty, so make sure to tell your child that they should not dress like that. I do love the ways to change their face. The outfits do have the 90's style, so some might wanna make the younger generation barf :-)
Men- I like the outfits, though for some reason their heads look to small!
Gameplay: 5/5
Now your Sim has goals to accomplish. You can move in and out according to carreer, and unlock new items upon completion of goals. They (meaning roomates) will nag you constantly and make some Simmers wanna throw a virtual brick at em', but it isn't enough to stop me from playing!
Build mode:
Building walls are quite hard, other than that I like it
Buy mode:
I like how it makes you work for items, and their isn't a computer/TV obsession. Yay!
Camera Angle/ Controlls:
These are very simple to master and are not hard at all
In conclusion:
If you love TS2 or TS3 you need this game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Shadow the Hedgehog. Okay, first off, I am very pleased again with the condition of the CD. The seller took good care of it, to make sure the buyer would get his/her use and fair gaming out of it. Second, it works on the Wii. Only thing you need to play the game is a Gamecube controller AND memory card, otherwise, you will not get past a screen asking whether you want to play with/without a memory card.
I am very pleased with the graphics, and also the gameplay. This game is by far, the BEST game I'e ever played in the Sonic Series.
The most fun part of the game is probably getting to choose your destiny! I LOVE that. This is by far the most interesting, and interactive game I've ever played, especially since the Player chooses what happens to Shadow and his Destiny.
~Shiruba Rose | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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