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How's the video game, boy? // It's craptacular. There really is some extent to which a game developer can't go wrong if they stick to the core qualities of The Simpsons for a Simpsons game. It has to have the right look and the right off-kilter sense of humor. With those, it's guaranteed a C minus. That said, I would give this game a C. It has a few qualities that make it pleasant above and beyond the Simpsons branding.
The graphics look Simpsonesque, if somewhat blocky. There are minor clipping problems, but the real problem is the continually mediocre quality of the graphics. Two-D cel shaded cartoon characters can be drawn with only a few colors and some lines, but once images are rendered in three dimensions more lighting is needed to show the shapes of the models. With only a strange 'ambient' light to the game, faces all fade into flat anonymity and props go from simple to primitive. What's worse, the game map loses so much definition as it zooms out (a zoom that is beyond the player's control) that the roads can become nearly unreadable. They're certainly unreadable if the player tries to keep an eye on the road. The often-primitive graphics look like they belong on N64. Only the high number of objects and frame rate show off what the GameCube can do.
The concept is decent -- clearly stolen from Crazy Taxy, but fine nonetheless. Its execution, though, is sub-par. Carrying one character at a time between a small number of destinations leads to highly repetitive gameplay, and the repetition is echoed in the character's snappy remarks. Even though the game has many new-for-Road Rage quotes, it's easy to get through all of them in a few hours and quickly get sick to death of them. A one-liner is only funny so many times in rapid succession. Worse still, the game's routines for having characters speak seems very poorly thought out. They will often remark in quick succession about both your excellent and poor driving, they will speak long after you've dropped them off, and they will simultaneously address you by name and speak as if you are not in the car. "Hi, Bart! Take me to Bart's house!"
The final insult is the awful load and save programming. It takes nearly a minute to load some levels, and just as long to leave them for the high score tables. Further, if your memory card has a Road Rage game but is full, the game will complain that it can't save -- although it clearly can, to the existing save game. You can ignore the warning, but it's a needless delay and hassle.
As a rental, this game was well worth six dollars for six days. It's just enough time to free a few more characters and courses. The prospect of spending fifty dollars on it, however, seems to be a losing one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Controller for the price, but could use some improvement. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/BEBONCOOL-Wireless-Bluetooth-Game-Controller-Gamepad-Joypad-Joystick-for-Android-Phone-Samsung-Gear-VR-S6-S6-Edge-S7-S7-Edge-Note-5-Nexus-HTC-LG-Tablet-PC-Games-with-Clip-Red-and-Black/dp/B0171JGYF2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">BEBONCOOL Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller Gamepad Joypad Joystick for Android Phone Samsung Gear VR, S6, S6 Edge, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, Nexus, HTC, LG/Tablet PC Games with Clip (Red and Black)</a>
Alright, so I got my hands on this Beboncool Bluetooth Andoid controller. It looks different from your average BT controllers. I don't know if this is a bad thing or not, the grips at each side of the controller make it easy to hold and it feels good in hand. The shoulder buttons feel very nice. They don't require a lot of force to press and feel right. The d-pad feels a little squishy but responds well when pressed. The ABXY buttons are convex similar to the original Xbox face buttons and are easy to press.
Connecting the controller to my device was easy and all the buttons responded beautifully. I started where I think most people do when they have a new Android controller in their hand, with emulators. Now starting with the NES emulator, the controller performed great. No lag, the controller did everything that it was supposed to. When emulating more intensive games on older devices youll notice significant lag. This lag is caused by the device, not the controller. I did not have a lag issue on my LG G4 with any emulator or application, but on my 2012 samsung galaxy tab, anything 4th gen and above suffered horrible lag.
Out of the box the only problem that I had was with the cradle arm. Usually cradles on these types of controllers are very tight. Unfortunately on the Beboncool controller the cradle was very loose out of the box. Let me explain, its not loose when you have the phone in the cradle and it is locked into place while playing. Its only noticeable when the cradle arm is supposed to be closed. It jiggles and rattles a lot when the cradle is not in use. It might not be a big issue for a lot of people but I would expect this to be a non-issue when there are some cheaper controllers that do not have this problem.
The size of the controller feels right. Not too big or small and the buttons, sticks and shoulder bumpers all feel good. Like they are all in the right place and long periods of play did not bother me, in that respect. I will say that the ABXY buttons being convex posed a problem, because with long periods of play pressing or holding these buttons became uncomfortable. Maybe if the buttons did not protrude so much it would be a little better. The analog sticks have a weird dead zone problem that youll really only notice on analog intensive games like Dead Trigger or Shadowgun Deadzone. The controllers only problem with long play periods was with the ABXY buttons, aside from that, it was very comfortable in hand. No cramps, just a sore right thumb.
The only thing that I found lacking was the absence of R2/L2, with other controllers like the Ipega series, which add the R2/L2 buttons on the back of the controller. It seemed like a strange design choice to exclude those essential buttons. It made some android apps like Modern Combat unplayable because of the lack of those buttons.
The other modes that are available aren't really useful in my personal opinion. I never once needed to use the mouse or Icade mode because most apps and emulators that support HID controller don't use the Icade format. At least for my review it wasn't necessary.
So between the loose cradle and the missing R2/L2 buttons I would find it hard to recommend this controller to someone who was in the market for the best controller available. However at the sub $20.00 price point this makes a great controller for emulation, especially up to 4th gen consoles (Sega Genesis/ Super Nintendo). If Beboncool could find a way to tweak a couple of minor design problems it would make a fantastic controller for the sub $20 android controllers. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
These are great rumble packs. Despite some bad reviews here and elsewhere, I went ahead and bought a couple of Sega Jump Packs. The units I got are made in Japan and are nicely constructed; much better than the third-party alternatives. They slide effortlessly into the controller slot and lock-in reassuringly, providing noiseless vibration. I really don't know why other people complain about weak vibration from these packs. In my opinion, any more vibration from these guys would be too much! Some initial weak vibration might be due to lubricants getting sticky upon storage. I have noticed some people talking about "warming-up" their jump packs before getting good feedback. Mine were indeed a little shy for the first few turns of the motor inside, but a few helicopter jumps in Rayman 2 got them quickly up to speed. Overall I am very happy with the Sega Jump Packs: they are well-made, provide more than enough vibration without becoming tiresome, and really make games more intersting. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Mario RPG for the Ages. The GameCube era was perhaps the saddest era for the Mario series. Aside from the disappointment of Sunshine (Don't bug me about it, I really can't stand that game) there seemed to be nothing but boring spin offs for everyone's favorite plumber. With one exception: Paper Mario: the Thousand Year Door. A pseudo-sequel to the N64's Paper Mario (also a very good game), TYD has everything a good Mario RPG game should: bright, colorful graphics, a zany cast of characters, fast-paced turn-based battles, and a deep, yet not too serious story line. I could go on for hours about how this is one of my favorite titles on the GameCube aside from Metroid Prime, but really, I'd be wasting my time because you know you want to buy this gem of a game! So to keep things brief, just buy Paper Mario: the Thousand Year Door, and you won't be disappointed with the hours of laughs and excitement you'll get from this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I Love This Game. Hi, i am a big fan of mario games.yes it may be a little easy to beat the levels but if you've never played dance dance revolution before or even had the game then this game would be hard. i have it on nomal and i haven't beaten the game yet. im trying to get all A's its hard to get an A i always get c's and b's. i love the game for the graphics, the music i love old school mario music. and you can keep playing and playing with other people too. the levels are very well thought up, very cool. i played it for the first time with my boyfriend yesterday and we had so much fun. if you love mario games, and you aren't the best at dance dance revolution and this is your first time trying it. i think you will love it. and im 20 years old and i love the game.if they came out with a second one id buy it. i think its very cute :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Rangers Lead The Way. I bought MOH:RS before this and was pleased with MOH:RS, then I found out there was Frontline.
One day as I walked by Game in Buchanan Street on the way to the office, and like a beam of hallowed light I noticed a 2nd hand copy for 7.99, took it home and played it literally to the death.
It has great parts of realism like landing on the beach and running through the Dutch countryside like John Wayne on a mission, the hakenkreuz's are all present and correct and the uniforms are spot on, specially the snipers on the bridge with the mask. There is also Salvador Dali realism (surrealism) as mentioned by another reviewer tackling a building of Wehrmacht with only a silencer is not the done thing or taking out a Panzer with an MG42 or the last mission, but you'll see what I mean when you get there.
My favourite is the Nijmegen to Arnhem mission, it is just something else, great musical score and very realistic.
I may be the only person who is better with a Springfield sniper rifle than a Thompson...also took me a while to figure out how to save the guy who lands on the Windmill...
Great game and I am still playing nearly 2 years on from owning it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Be careful. This game is one of the best Pokemon games and hands down the best from that generation. However, you should be very wary of these games because, as some other reviewers have brought up, there are many fake copies circulating around the internet. Some work to a certain extent, others are terrible.
When mine arrived, it was fairly evident that it was a fake. The sticker on the front of the cartridge was not shiny, the game upon starting said "the game can be played," and overall the cartridge appeared shoddily crafted.
Although it worked, there are many flaws with the game and it is obviously a fake, despite superficially seeming the same as any official copy. Please do some research to make sure that the copy you are buying is legitimate.
I'm sure that there are sellers out there selling legit copies, but judging from what I've found it seems as though there are many more counterfeit copies. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DA BOMB. first of all let me tell u that i've played a lot of RPG's and the Skies of Arcadia seris is the best. Join a boy named and his friends aika and fina as they battle monsters,find treasures,and even recruite 22 members for their own ship. If you're a RPG fan you'll luv this game. There is a full 3D world with a highly imaginative storyline,great graphics and immersive gameplay. There's even hand to hand combat and ship to ship combat with special effects and special attacks. If u've played Skies of Arcadia then u'll no that this is gonna be an awsome game. U won't be sry if u buy it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hot Music with Rhythm Puzzles. I am a female doctoral student in Aerospace Engineering. This game rocks because it requires only simple use of the controls. Plus, at the end of a long work day, the plot is not too taxing. The 1st level requires you to "dance" on the beat. As you move up, you are challenged to repeat long, syncopated rythms. If you have a music background, you'll recognize it; otherwise, you'll play intuitively. The graphics are smooth, and my boyfriend was pretty stunned at the sex pot, Ulala, who has some excellent moves to learn for the night clubs. She is better drawn than Jessica Wabbit, and I had no idea that they made sexy video games without violence, for girls. I hope the trend continues. The sound track is Fab-u-lous, and the dress code is Dee-lish! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
super fun. By FAR my favorite thing about the Super Game Boy is that, when it originally came out, I no longer had to sit there on the end of my bed burning my eyes and squinting over a tiny black and white Game Boy screen.
My obsession with the Super NES allowed me to play all my favorite Game Boy games on the Super NES instead. Thank you Nintendo for creating this excellent device!
Basically you just stick any ol' Game Boy game inside of the Super Game Boy, insert the Super Game Boy into the Super NES like you would any other game, and that's it. Very simple, and *very* convenient.
Other things you can do on your Super Game Boy is write words or draw pictures on the background using a variety of different crayon colors. You use the directional pad on the Super NES controller to make it happen. Use your imagination to create something amazing.
Oh, and get this- you can even change the actual color of the game on screen to ANY color you like! There must be a million options here because you can mix and match any color you like. I love it.
There's also set backgrounds that Nintendo built into the Super Game Boy, such as curtains, adorable kittens, a beautiful day outside, etc. Not much variety here, but that's quite alright with me because the selling point is supposed to be all the different ways you can color up the game. Excellent stuff.
I highly recommend the Super Game Boy for anyone who still has a working Super NES and dislikes the many hassles and annoyances the Game Boy was responsible for. It's MUCH more convenient just to use the Super Game Boy instead. Trust me! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GREAT IDEAS MEAN NOTHING WITHOUT GREAT EXECUTION. A B-movie horror-film producer puts up a million dollars to anyone who can survive a virtual house of horrors . But great ideas mean nothing without great execution and that's exactly what's happened here. Yes, Illbleed's graphics are Dreamcast quality and sure there are monsters all over the place, lots of areas to traverse and a good selection of weapons to use Yes, we even admire the fact that the game doesn't take itself too seriously (at all.) But in the end, it just isn't much fun. The best analogy I can offer here is that Illbleed is a lot like a backstage party with Ru Paul; all of the elements appear to be in place, but it's just not adding up to a good time. As bad as Blue Stinger was (also developed Illbleed is ten times worse My god, how do I escape this horrible nightmare?" will be a question asked by Illbleed players everywhere. The game offers everything except the ability to take itself back to the store | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worth every freakin Penny. for 275, I knew this was a steal! I remember playing this during my early childhood in the 90's and early 2000. Now when I come back from a long night, I just like to sit on the floor, pull out my gameboy, and plug in Pokemon Yellow. When I invite girls over, most of them aren't interested in me sexually at first, but after they see my pokemon Yellow, They cannot control themselves around me. I've been able to maintain several relationships with atleast half a dozen women because they all seem to be hypnotized by this $275 gameboy game. This pokemon game has changed my life! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good selection overall, could be better. This is the third collection of Sonic games released by Sega. First was Sonic Jam for the Saturn, then Mega Collection for multiple Systems, and now this. This game does include some excellent titles that are hard to find on theire orginal consoles. Having covered three separate consoles (Sega CD, Saturn, and Game Gear), this collection is impressive. Being able to play them all on one system makes for convenience, and a money savor if you try to find them all separately.
First off, including Sonic CD was a good move. This is a classic game that really changed the way you typically play sonic. I would have enjoyed it more if the opening and ending were the original Japanese ones (even though they are still in English), but I'm glad it was re-released.
The Game Gear titles were impressive as well. Having owned all but one of the games on this collection, I can definitely say Sega made a good selection. I do find Sonic Spinball more apprealing on the Genesis rather than the Game Gear, but I'll take what I can get for convenience sake. Tails' Adventure is another awesome game and I can't find a flaw in it. Sonic Drift 2 is great, especially because of the fact that the 2 player mode is so easy, what with not needing two systems and a link cable. Tripple Trouble is enjoyable, as is Sonic 2. The real treat is Tails' Sky Patrol. This game had very few US releases, and is one of few games to focus on Tails alone. Good selection for the Game Gear portion.
The Saturn games are the real suprises. Sonic R had really bad control and handling, but the game itself was enjoyable. You can race with your favorite characters, who wouldn't like that? This version cleaned up the pop-up graphics in the background that the Saturn wasn't strong enough to control. Also included is Sonic the Fighters, which wasn't even released in the US. You can play awesome characters like Bark the Polarbear and Bean the Dynamite (a green duck), only found in the US in Fighters Megamix, another classic Sonic Game. Espio the Chameleon is playable, as is Fang (sometimes referred to as Knack) the Weasel. Awesome game. Great choices.
The only downfall with this collection is that its rarites could be better. I think this game would have been more impressive if it included Knuckles Chaotix, originally for the Sega 32X. I'm fortunate enough to own a working console, but for convenience sake, I'd love to own this on a newer console. It starred Knuckles and his Chaotix team, some of which are found in Sonic Heroes, and others that are not, like Mighty the Armadillo, a classic character. I would have also liked to see Sonic Arcade. This game was an arcade-only release with three players. Sonic, Mighty, and Ray the Squirell were playable. Really cool game, probably only available for download as a ROM at the moment. The original Sonic Drift, rather than Sonic Drift 2, would have bee nice too, but I think Knuckles Chaotix and Sonic Arcade would have really made the Sonic Gems Collection phenomenal. Hopefully there will be another collection soon. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a Mega Man fan's dream. Mega Man Anniversary Collection contains 10 games from the blue bomber's past. It contains Mega Man 1-6 originaly for the original NES, Mega Man 7 originaly for the Super NES, Mega Man 8 originally for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn, and 2 Mega Man arcade games that were never released in the US before. I am pretty sure all of the games have their original graphics, but they have improved the sound quality.
The disk also contains some extras, some of which are exclusive to the GameCube version of the game and some of which are exclusive to the PS2 version.
If you grew up with these games like I did, this is a must buy. A piece of childhood where graphics were simple and that was just fine with us. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Winds of Change Will Wake You. Okay, what's the first thing you say about this game? is it "Why the HECK does Link look like that!!!?"? I'm pychic aren't I? Well trust me, it will pass. Now here's what I give it;
Graphics: 5/5
This game's graphics will grow on you, trust me. They let characters express more... expression. Link will look at points of intrest, his eyebrows will rise and drop... once you see it, you'll know what I mean.
Control: 3.5/5
What can I say? If you've played Zelda games, ya know what the control's gonna be like. One thing ya should know, items were previously controled by C <^>, but now they've switched to X Y Z.
Challenge: 4.5/5
Grab yourself a guide, 'cause this game is very challenging, an aspect lacked by many games today. I don't know anyone that's gone through this game without lookin' in a guide at least once.
Fun: 5/5
Play through half an hour, you'll know what I mean.
Sound: 3/5
The sound could definetly be better for a NGC game.
Storyline: 3.5/5
To sum it up, Link's sister is kidnapped and he goes to rescue her, and in a twist of fate he learns his destiny and ventures out to save the world. Sorta cheesy, but it works. What's cool is that you learn what the heck happened in Majora's Mask at the end, so maybe you'll learn to appreciate Majora's Mask more.
I LOVE this game! I have sat through 4 hours, without blinkin', or nothin'! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It could be better, but it's still a blast to play. I've long been a fan of the Street Fighter II series on the SNES. When I heard there was going to be a GBA version, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. And while it's fun to play, it's far from perfect.
First, the good stuff. The graphics are nice, and stay true to the original (as do the sound effects). Arcade mode is a blast to play, and the various little bonus games you can unlock are pretty cool.
But there are, unfortunately, some significant problems with the game. Firstly, there's the fact that the GBA has two less buttons than the SNES. The control scheme is customizable, thankfully, but it takes time to get used to it. Finger-cramping is pretty common after playing for a long period of time, even if you're used to playing the GBA for extended sessions.
Another downside is the music. To put it simply, it's bad. We're talking barely Game Boy Color quality here, and it's a real shame. Part of the charm of the SF2 games is the cool music, and unfortunately this aspect did not carry over well to the GBA at all.
And one other gripe - the game can crash. After unlocking Akuma, he can be your opponent in the arcade mode. But unfortunately, the game crashes and burns horribly 9 times out of 10 when it brings me to him in the arcade ladder. A console game crashing under normal usage is a Very Bad Thing(tm), and that's ultimately what brings this game's rating down from 4 stars to 3 stars in my book.
Conclusion: SF2 for GBA is fun, but in many regards it just doesn't do justice to the SNES versions. When you see awesome conversions like Mario Kart Super Circuit, and compare them to this somewhat lacking port of Street Fighter II, its faults can become pretty glaring. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worst item I have ever purchased on Amazon. Worst item I have ever purchased on Amazon. I bought an N64 then purchased this because it didn't come with any cords. Everything was fine and the system was turning on with the power supply until I plugged it into the TV and the entire system wouldn't turn on. I bought a new one thinking it was the system and got the Limited Edition Pikachu version instead because I found one cheap. The seller claimed it was working and I got it to turn on at home on a new power cord (which was part of the problem) and was super excited that I got it to work. I then plugged it into the TV and now my NEW N64 won't turn on!!!!! This product alone made me spend $181 on N64s/cords that weren't even the real cause of the problem AND it killed my system! Extremely disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Go Wireless Now. The normal controller was already the greatest one ever, until Nintendo decided to make it even more perfect.
Now we've got the Wavebird. An enhanced version of an already perfect controller.
When you buy the Wavebird you really can't play with the other Controllers anymore, because it's so good to be wireless! You can move much more, if you have quick movements while playing, the wire won't pull the GameCube and many other advantages.
Yes, the Waverbird Controller is a little heavier than the normal one, and bigger too, but don't worry, that's nothing when you're playing.
The controller has sixteen frequences, so if you're playing with a friend with another Wavebird Controller, you guys will not control each other's characters, which would be funny but really disappointing.
Overall, this Controller is much better than the normal, even though they're both awesome.
I just wished Nintendo could put out more colors for the Wavebird, because I don't like grey. But that's nothing. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's all about the games. Well, after much deliberation and research, and a strong willingness to overcome the incredibly strong Microsoft XBOX marketing campaign, I settled on the gamecube. For me, it came down to a few things....the games are better on the GameCube, the graphics are better on the GameCube, and the controller is better on the GameCube. I previously owned a PS2 and couldn't wait to get rid of it....what a piece of crap. The games are awful and graphics look like a really bad VGA game (not even SVGA) on your computer. The XBOX is an interesting gaming console, but other than HALO, none of the games really interested me. They all seem too "similar". The GameCube has a better variety of games, whether you're looking for kids games, first person shooters, adventure, driving games, sports, flight sims (Star Wars: Rogue Leader is a MUST buy).....GameCube has it all. I've been playing video games since the late 1970's (yes, I owned Pong!) and the graphics on the GameCube appeared better to me. There was less of a polygon effect to the shape of characters heads. It could be that the GameCube is easier and more effective for Game Developers - hence the better results. When I bought the PS2, I was disappointed because the graphics were not as good as my PC. I'm willing to accept a slight decrease in graphics quality, in order to play games on my T.V.....but, I the sacrifice was too much with the PS2. With the GameCube, the graphics quality is almost as good as my PC, in fact, the smoothness of the graphics might even be better than my GeForce2 Video Card (Gasp!). All in all, the GameCube was a good investment. The graphics are great, sound is awesome (try running it through a surround sound receiver) and the games are sooooooo much fun!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GREAT GAME. This is a really great game for a really great cartoon. In Kim Possible Revenge of Monkey Fist you take on the role as Kim and go on eight different missions to find Ron stoppable. The graphics were amazing and the sound was great, also. After some of the levels you get a little clip from one of the Kim Possible episodes. This isn't as good as it could have been. The clips were only like 2 seconds long and the picture and sound quality wasn't as great as it could have been. In addition to the movie clips you get magazine covers with Kim on the front. I do have one little tip, DON'T LOSE THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. This came in handy with me when Wade told me about a new move and he didn't tell me how to do it. So this was a great game. A must have for any Kim Possible fan!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
May the rats eat your eyes!...if you shun this game. Well, let me say that i saw this game about a bazillion times saying "nah, not my type". Then my friend bought it and played and i was like "WHOA! THAT SOUNDS JUST LIKE LOVECRAFT." I immediatly purchased. One of the best investments i've made. This is no resident evil, this is cosmic horror, one of the coolest genres ever created. From the very beggining you are plunged into a world of pure evil, you must make a stand. This isn't your classic "beat the baddies" scenario. There are no "good guys" except your character at the time. There is a "sanity meter", whenever your character sees a monster (there really is no other word), your sanity drops, you see things, you cant tell whats real and whats insanity. Best video game storyline compettitor right here, as well. Let me tell you, when i beat the game (through all 3 times), my sanity as a person was waaaaaaaay down. I kept seeing 3:33 on the clocks...(shudder), buy the game, live the horror. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
gReAt racing game for dreamcast. I think Sega Gt is one of the most thrilling car games around for dreamcast. Its hard at first becuase you start off with a car with only about 64hp.(thats only about 85mph tops) but after you win races and save up alot of money it gets very easy to get all of those sports cars that you want! I've gotten over half millon winning with the Viper and put over $100,000 of horsepower in it. It has about 1250hp right now in it,it can get up to about 245!mph That makes It very FUN AND FAST to race with. PLUS you can make your cars to put on any track! AND many other great activity's on it. THe only thing that upsets me a little bit is the steering(very slick! on the corners, but thats what makes it fun!) You can also download a minigame on your vmu, and with that you can race and save more money on it and then you can load it back up on to your game! A must have for any RaCing FaN! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing three pack game case. Amazing three pack game case I got it new no scratches not bent opens and closes great thee game cartridges fit in one single case the only thing is you got to put games in case right if not it won't close right put games on upper part of case it's not open and put games and it closes on upper part of case there is the shape of game put on side and put games on squares and close I got eight games and this is a perfect substitute case for rest of three games I have 5 single game cases so I didn't want to purchase more so I bought this three pack game case for the extra three games I recommend this to those who have lots of games buy few of this there great!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WOW DURABLE. We bought this toy for our 6 years olds birthday. He was sooo excited and played with it all day. Yea it's a bit pricey especially since it doesn't include any games...(we bought him Super Mario Brother's 3) That night he spills juice on it...and it get's all weird acting :(. He was sooo upset but I couldn't just go and pick up another one...Well I took the back off from the battery pack and drained out the juice, wiped the battery with a cotton swap with a tiny bit of alcohol on it and let it dry....the next morning....it worked as good as new!!! We were so happy!!! A+++ for durability!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Average at best. NCAA football 2004 was one of the most anticipated games of 2003, however there's not a whole lot to get excited about with the newest version of the football franchise. The gameplay is almost identical to the 2003 edition and the dynasty mode is pretty much untouched. With lack of good sports titles available for the Gamecube, EA is the only company really that sports fans can turn to if you own the cube. If you have 2003's edition, there really is no reason to go out of your way to obtain the 2004 version. While there is some improvements, including fan reaction to the game, its really just 2003 with a new cover. A Rental at best. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hopefully this will help undecided video game consumers. Wassup peoples? I'm a 19 year old gamer from NY and I guess you can say I was a gamer since I was 5. For the most part I was a Nintendo loyalist up until a few weeks back when I stumbled upon a Sega Dreamcast. I barely took notice of it until I really gave it a chance. The reviews of numerous games were triple A, and since its been out for more than a year, you can get a huge amount of stellar titles for a bargain price. Now I do have to admit I too did get caught up with the hype of the Playstation2...I mean who couldn't? It was supposed to be the machine that could do everything except do your laundry. Well I've looked at the games...they aren't the leaps and bounds from Dreamcast...its actually quite the opposite. Specs alone show the PS2 is potentially able to produce 66 million polygons per second, whereas the Dreamcast can only produce 3 million per second. So when u compare Soul Caliber on the Dreamcast to Tekken Tag Tournament on the PS2...both of which are praised fighting games made by the same company Namco, I found myself looking at Tekken and thinking to myself where are the other 63 million polygons the Playstation2 was supposed to be churning out? Hidden in the game? The answer is the Dreamcast is a developer friendly system making it easy to churn out maximum graphics whereas the PS2 is hard to program for. Now you may say that the games for it are only first generation so they will look better, but remember that Soul Caliber is also a first generation title and it looks just as good as Tekken for the PS2. Plus the PS2's specs are bogus, sure it can potentially achieve 66 million polygons per sec but thats like saying Steve Urkel can potentially look like Arnold Schwarzenneger if he worked at it...and that is alot of work indeed. Programmers these days need easy to program system...not all this power that they must work and work and work to achieve. My prediction...the Playstation2 will have a few games that are truly masterpieces made from companies who can afford to make great games. And the rest is gonna be...well....... And they say that the PS2 is a long term investment...yeah right, Nintendo is coming out with Gamecube and Microsoft will come out with X-Box...both which will be more powerful than the PS2...so that leaves Sony with a outdated, and hard to program games for system. So until Nintendo...whose name should be associated with videogames comes out with a new system in a year or so, I will be playing great games and watching DVD movies on my stand alone DVD player...with better quality, and a remote control that you don't have to pay extra for...oh and plus if my parents want to watch a movie on DVD and I want to play my Dreamcast...easy solution I take the Dreamcast to my room. As for Sony fans...its either playing games or watching movies...can't have the PS2 doing both at the same time...let the family fighting begin. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WOW!another great game from nintendo. wow! metroid advance whoed have thought!
this game differs slightly from the SNES{which I also thought was great}there some new moves such as:jump ball {verry usefull},
ice bombs,wall jumps are easyer,and you can hold cliffs.
10 is highest score
sound:9 true the sound is great it isn't as good as SNES
graphics:10 graphics are great for GBA.kind of like JEDI POWER BATTLES
gameplay:10 great.calenging.yet somewhat easy.it guids you through the game but without the players guid it is hard to get all the tanks
overall:a big fat 10! this in my opinion is one of the best games for GBA.............A little secret,there are 5 different endings to this game it all depends on how quick you beat it and how many tanks you get
thank you for you're time and patience
DELTA904 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome Game that gives me Motion Sickness. The only reason this game doesn't get the 5 star rating is because it gives me motion sickness every time I play it. But the game is so good that it's worth getting nauseous. Bond is back and better than ever. The weapon selection is simply put the best ever on any Bond game, the levels are challenging but not frustrating, and with a little bit of thinking(imagine that!) most people will be able to figure out the objectives on their own. The graphics are stellar as is the gameplay which makes this game a must have for role playing freaks. This is THE best game out there for Gamecube, buy it along with a box of dramamine(if you're like me) and you will have hours of fun to come. Recommended | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Castlevania At It's Best. Yes! The Castlevania for Gameboy Advance is far better than any other. At first this game might not apeel to you because it may seem to easy, well yes, the normal badguys in this game can get fairly easy at times when you build up your main charecter's stats. The boss fights however often get really hard, sometimes you may struggle for days trynig to get passed one boss, but it is well worth it. Another great thing about this game is that you will NEVER get bord, there are always badguys to kill and there is always a different path. Thats why Castlevania is one of (if not thee best) game for Gameboy Advance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very frustrating. Ok so Electronic Arts comes back with another installment of their highly regarded NHL series with a self ad claiming it's the best selling NHL franchise game. So it should mean the game is the best or at least at it's best right? I would've loved to think that but this is not the case. I am a huge ice hockey fan and love the NHL but this game seems kind of a step backwards for EA's NHL series. Now don't get me wrong this game is a very fun game to play. The new fighting system is awesome and the new "bruise control" is fun to play around with, and the little quirks in the game, such as helmets flying off after a hard hit is fun to see. Although all these are good with the game, it is also extremely buggy. Didn't EA sports game testers test the damn game for these bugs ? First off when you play in the Dynasty mode the stats are so impressive even Gretzky didn't do as good in his prime as the top players do in the league, some of the players in my league have over 100 goals and over 200 points, and that's just in about 50 games. Also in the Dynasty mode goalies seem to give up very easy/flukey goals on both sides of the ice leading up to very high and ugly GAA(even for the best goalies in the NHL). Don't be surprised if you end up losing a game 15 - 11. This game can be very frustrating especially to play at times, especially with the controls. Alot of times your passes do not go where you'd like them to and the things you plan to do don't go as you planned such as your defensive coverage. I do like the Simulation part of the Dynasty mode though such as trading, negotiating contracts and such but the sim part doesn't make up for the frustrating bugs in this game. So after all these bugs would I buy this game again ? Probably not, this game seems to appeal more to the casual hockey fan who's more intent on seeing fights and violence rather than the diehard hockey fan, like myself who loves to watch and play ice hockey. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Still chuckling. Shigeru Miyamoto continues to solidify his status as the Beethoven of video games. Pikmin is pure genius. I only have two complaints with my pikmin experience. 1. It was over too soon and 2. Now I have to go back to playing lesser games until Mario Sunshine comes out.
What sets Pikmin apart from so many other games is little touches like Pikmins digging up nectar under the grass and getting so drunk off it they want even look at you. There is also a huge array of other little critters that will manage to frustrate and challenge even good gamers.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a break from the typical shootemups that are so popular right now. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Old school is cool. [...] I recently went to my local Play N' Trade looking for something to blow my birthday money on. I have a bunch of old Genesis and SNES games, but hate having to swap out systems with my limited space. I also have been wanting to get a vintage NES again for some time. As I stared behind the counter, all of these concerns were answered in one glorious package. The FC3plus. This baby plays NES, SNES and Genesis games all in one. It has two controllers, a light gun, and works off an AV connection, unlike the vintage systems and their cumbersome RF connections. For a price tag of $80, this third party chimera seemed like a pretty good deal. So was it?
I've tried the thing with a number of games from each system. So far everything I've tried works fairly well. There have been times where the video looks shaky, but that could be the games. I've heard that not every game works with this thing, but so far I've had no problems. The controllers are tiny and look flimsy, but work surprisingly well on all games. Switching between systems is done with a simple slider switch. Getting games in and out of the ports is a challenge at times as the connectors can feel a bit stiff.
The biggest drawback I've seen to this device is the light gun. The dang Zapper this thing isn't. Trying to shoot with this thing feels like an experiment in pain tolerance mixed together with the special kid at the Chuck E Cheese trying to play Whack A Mole. The trigger is narrow, hard and pointy, not to mention poorly crafted. The aiming mechanism (if there is one) sucks. I tried to play Duck Hunt with this, and boy was it an experience. Back in the day, playing a one duck game, I could hit level six or so before losing. I know my skills probably aren't what they were when I was six, but hitting only ONE DUCK is a little absurd! Ninety percent of the time, you would pull the trigger and nothing would happen. The other ten would result in maybe one accurate shot for every eight shots fired. In other words, you have slightly better than a one in a hundred chance of getting off an accurate shot with this abomination. Not very good results.
Horrible light gun aside, the system does prove a pretty good buy for anyone with a large game collection but not enough space for all those systems. It doesn't quite have the feel of the original systems, but it beats playing roms on the computer. Overall, I'd give the console a three out of five, and the light gun a negative NINE THOUSAND!!!!! out of five. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I have a Sega Genesis 2 and needed a cable . I have a Sega Genesis 2 and needed a cable to swap out my RF connection. I made sure to check my output connection for my Genesis and it had 9 pins, just as this product does. Upon arrival, I plugged this into my television, it worked perfectly on my Sony LCD TV (KDL-40V5100). I also tried plugging it into my auxiliary (AUX) connection on Onkyo NR-828; however, only the audio was transmitted (the video did not display). I have since purchased the Flashmen Mini Composite AV CVBS 3RCA to HDMI Video Converter Adapter, which is sometimes hit or miss with transmitting the audio from the cable. I took off a star because it's been intermittent once or twice, but this cable itself is worth it if you want to dust off your old console. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Game of 2003. Namco's latest installment in the award-winning Soul Calibur fighting series is possibly the best game this year! Soul Calibur II's appearance on the latest-generation consoles is nothing short of spectacular, and improvements made in the gameplay make it better than any other fighting game out there. With 13 historical characters, and a trove of new and unlockable fighters, the fun will never end! Plus, each console has its own unique character (Link for GCN, Spawn for Xbox, and Heihachi for PS2), and the new character Necrid makes his first appearance in a video game. Soul Calibur II is the ultimate party game! However,there are also solo modes, including the new Weapon Master Mode, which gives you the ability to earn over two hundred weapons! Be sure to buy this game today! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Rev up your engines, it's back. Out of all the titles, this was the first Classic NES title that I HAD to buy. I mean, I plan on buying "The Legend of Zelda" and "Super Mario Bros." but this is a must-have for anyone who owned the original NES.
The graphics are EXACTLY like the original, and if you're playing this on the GBA SP Classic NES, it really is a blast from the past.
Graphics: 10. Okay, that's misleading. The graphics suck in comparison to other GBA titles. Heck, they suck compared to the original Game Boy titles. But if you've ever played the original, you'll love the way this game looks. Oh, and on the GBA SP's crisp screen, the game never looked better.
Gameplay: 10. Exactly the same as the original, which is wonderful! You can choose between racing alone or against other Excitebikers. Plus, like the original, you can create your own track. It also adds the ability to save any track you've created and best time, so when you turn it off, you won't lose it!
Sound: 10. Again, like the original. Sure, digitized revving and bleeps for music may not appeal to young gamers today, but if you're like me, listening to it will bring back fond memories of spending your afternoons afterschool vegging in front of your TV while your Mom gets on your case about doing your howework first.
Okay, I'm a bit biased here. I LOVED "Excitebike" as a kid. I never owned it (my neighbor did), but always wanted it. Now it's all mine!!
If you ever grew up playing this game, you've got to buy it! Buy this and the Classic GBA SP and it'll feel like you're back in the 80's! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Is The Wavebird Worth It. I heard about the Wavebird on 5/22. Now, even though I only have two controllers, the cords of the two get tangled up frequently. Not only that, but they get tangled with the two other cords on the Gamecube. When I heard this controller was wireless, I was very ecstatic. But I hadn't seen a picture yet. When I saw the picture, I was not pleased. I hate X-Box. Don't get me wrong, because I know its a good system, but I hate the controller. Its too big. This controller looks about the same size as it. But you should never judge a book by its cover (unless it shows a picture of Barney on it. In that case, tear it to pieces.) Anyway, I tried it out. It ROCKS!!! Buy it. Buy two. Its worth it. Here the pros and cons of it.
Pros- No more tangled wires.
Cord not too short.
Cool looking.
ITS WIRELESS!!
Cons- Its expensive.
Its big.
People will fight over who gets it (or at least my friends do.)
All in all, you should definetly get this. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Namco Always Does Make The Classics. When Namco introduced Pole Position, they revolutionized gaming forever. When Namco introduced Dig Dug, they revolutionized gaming forever. When Namco introduced Pac-man, they revolutionized gaming forever. When Namco introduced Soul Calibur...you know the rest.
The unanimous vote for best fighting game ever made was given to this game. Soul Calibur is indeed the best fighting game ever made. With seemingly endless "goodies," intense battles, beautiful artwork, incredible graphics, Namco has once again revolutionized gaming forever (surprise!). With nineteen playable characters (I think), this game never ends.
There is a Mission Battle mode in which you fight battles to earn points which, in turn, will buy cards with artwork on them. Some cards unlock costumes, some unlock whole levels. A few unlock whole new modes. That's all I have to say about this, except for: BUY THIS GAME!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Game -a little tough for the younger ages. Overall this game is fun and was a good buy. I do not want to rehash what the other reviewers have written, they are pretty much right on with their assessment. But I do have to say, this game is a little too much for younger kids. My little guy (age 4) loves the nintendo characters and he can handle most platform based games, so I picked him up this game based on the reviews I read, not realizing that the game has a RPG aspect to it. I actually thought I had bought him something else, but decided to give the game a chance based on the reviews. There are too many breaks in the action and too much reading involved to hold the younger audience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Improvement. First Lets get fighting games striaght. Super Smash Bros. Melee is NOT a fight game in the sense of your basic mortal kombat style. Good,now we got that cleared. The Bloodly Roar series has stuck to sony's PS1 & PS2. When i played the demo for GC i knew they had made some geart improvements. First the graphics are super smooth. Next the game play is great you can play for hours before geting bored. The only bad thing i could find about this game is it's only 2 player. But the sometimes short battle let change players so fast it doesn't matter. Over all, if you want a relief form long atventure games this is the game for you. One last thing that i forgot, you can transform into animals, so you love this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
PS1 Classic Now On Gamecube. I have this game and played it before on the old PS1, however over time and console gens its gotten a bit older and scratched over the years, but even back in the day when my big bro got the PS1 copy used from a video store in 2000 it had some issues, so I wanted a new hardcopy of the game (not no PSN or steam download) that both me and my bro played back in the day but this time I picked up the Gamecube hardcopy, I have to say its every bit like the PS1 classic only a little better and sharper in picture so if your still onto these oldschool RE games and want a hardcopy this GCN port is the way to go | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Is this a GameBoy orignal game. This game is seriously bad. Yes, Sure there is many levels, But whats that use with a bad game? The graphics are Game Boy Orignal style! (I have EVERY single gameboy! GameBoy Vet) A player from Super Mario somthing 6 golden coins (an old one) The graphics are the same, The levels are the same.
People say Mario started the 'jump up onto enemies' phrase on lots of game (crash bandicoot,ect)
If you have never played Mario before, Dont get this game! You'll be sorry for wasting money. This game is an insult to GameBoy Advance games.
Pros:
-Lots of levels.
Cons:
-Horrid Game Boy Orignal graphics just in colour.
-Horrid Nintendo Mario fans saying this game is good.
-Horrid music.
-Gets very repetitive and boring. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pikmin is a picker for every gamecube owner. A cool game about little thingys named pikmin with leaves on there head(and the grodog*or whatever it's called*is a freaky forest dog thingimagigy)Okay,you look at the box and think"this game is WAY to kiddy! Look,cute little creatures and just the name"well,your thinking wrong! It's a great single player game with good sounds,great graphics and a puzzling challenge for young and old! The point of it is you are a spaceguy who crashed into the pikmins planet. His whole ship falls apart! He starts looking for the pieces but on the way,leafs stick out of the ground. He picks them up and(pop)a pikmin! The pikmins help you find all the pieces before 30 days are up:) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Terrible. This game is awful! Avoid it at all costs. This game started out as a FREE flash animation game on the PC. It was available for free download for years and years. This is a dirty attempt to cash in, and it clearly shows. Although a bowling game is indeed uncommon, it gets repetitive and boring after the first few frames. The animations don't change, the sound doesn't change, nothing changes... it's the same little minigame, over and over. Granted, bowling is technically like that, but it takes more in a video game to make it entertaining. Please, do not spend your money on this.... it's a pathetic excuse for entertainment. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great arcade and fighting appeal, plus internet play. The Dreamcast is the next generation of gaming machine from Sega, most well known for its Sonic the Hedgehog games. With Dreamcast, Sega moves beyond Sonic into a heavily graphic and net-savvy arcade machine.
Probably the biggest difference between the Dreamcast and its competitors is the built in 56k modem. This allows Dreamcast owners to log on to the net, surf the web, and fight other opponents head to head. This opens up a HUGE opportunity for finding playmates that until now was restricted to computer gamers. The web surfing ability only sweetens the deal, although like WebTV, there is no ability to download.
It's not for free - ... - but for a household that is currently not on the Internet, the price gets both the web access and unlimited gameplay. You also need to buy a keyboard if you wish to do any web work.
Like the Sony Playstation, the Dreamcast will play audio CDs. Unlike the Playstation 2, it will not play DVDs, however. Also, while the Playstation 2 can play all Playstation games (since both are CD based) the Sega Dreamcast cannot play older Sega games.
Popular Sega games tend to be arcade or fighting games - Rayman 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3. The incredibly high polygon draw rate (three million polygons per second) means that these games fly, giving great gameplay.
Even though this is equipped with a 12x CD player, it's still slower than a cartridge system like the N64. On the up-side, CDs are cheaper than cartridges, and can hold a lot more information on them, leading to more involved games.
I'm personally not a huge Dreamcast fan - the types of games available on it aren't ones that tend to appeal to me - but my arcade and fighting loving friends enjoy it a great deal.
Specifications: CPU: 128-bit RISC Clock Speed: 200 MHz Sound: CD quality, 64 voices Connector: standard 3-plug video/audio connector 1600 x 1200 resolution | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Collection, but Could be Better. NAMCO has brought their classic arcade game PACMAN to the GBA, and it seems to be a bit lost in translation.
PACMAN (2.5/5)
The classic arcade game with the originol graphics. It breaks my heart to rate this game 2.5 stars, but it was intended for a larger screen original
PACMAN ARRANGEMENT (3/5)
The game by itself would deseve four stars (again, there is no saving) but it is almost identical to the originol PACMAN game. The only real difference is that it has brighter graphics and better music, and these aspects don't really add any enjoyment to the game.
PACMANIA (3/5)
Like PACMAN ARRANGEMENT, this is extremely simalir to the originol arcade game only with better sounds and graphics. You can use the A and B buttons to jump over the ghosts which makes the game easier than it all ready is. Again, I am puzzled by the fact you can't save your scores.
PAC-ATTACK (5/5)
This is definately the best game in the collection. Like TETRIS, there are blocks falling from the sky that need to be arranged, but here some of the blocks contain a ghost. If you arrange the ghosts in the right order, you are allowed to eat them. The game-play is addictive and challenging. in fact, the game is so much fun I would buy PAC MAN COLLECTION just to have it in my GBA library.
Overall, this is a flawed but enjoyable collection of games | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Need for Speed Underground 2: It's Addictive. Note: Please read bottom of review before reading!
NFS Underground 2 is a very good game. It has 4 modes and 2 are good that I know of. I'll explain everything in the main menu. They are Race Now which lets you have quick race (that shouldn't make you that mad if you lose), Go Underground, in other words, the campaign, which you go to to unlock cars, upgrades, and tracks for play in the Race Now mode, Mini Games which really isn't worth doing, Garage where you work on your cars, Profile where you can look at how much of the game you completed, your personal stats, high scores, and go to options, and Multiplayer which I haven't done yet so I can't tell anything else than you do stuff with others (by linking!). There are 10 different things for upgrading and there is a section where you can change your cars looks to make it attractive. Before I end, I would like to share a few things. When you have driven over 500 miles, you get a Nissan Skyline NFS style. And the best cars are Mitshubishi Lancer EVO VIII (all-around) and Nissan Skyline (speed). If you like rock you'll love this music, if not you'll need to turn the sound off!
**WARNING**
If you do not like short games, please go find
another game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Could not have been happier with the service. This was the best experience of purchasing something online for me. And I have purchased a lot. It came in a timely matter - way before it was promised. It was in great condition. I have heard no complaints from my son who is the one who plays the game so it works well. I had no trouble getting in touch with the seller which I loved because I have had problems with that in the past with other purchasers. And knowing my purchase helped someone adopt a child make it that much better! If I was ever looking for something else this would be the first website I would go to! Kudos to you! Janice Peden | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Greatest Console Ever. Sega's latest, and greatest console, even now in the year 2010! I don't care if a console is 10 years old, it's still amazing, I still play Quake 3 Arena online as to this very day!
The graphics are amazing and not overrated like what you see in the 360 and PS3, the controls aren't ridiculous like the Wii, (With the exception of very few special controllers for the Dreamcast), the titles for Dreamcast are so addictive, fun, and very entertaining to play! Games like; Crazy Taxi, Sonic Adventures 1 and 2, Soul Calibur, NFL 2K, Seaman (Very odd game), Quake 3 Arena, Sonic Shuffle, and much, MUCH more! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best game of all time. Earlier this year, gamefaqs.com had a tounament style contest to determine the "best. game. ever." I was rooting for this game. Sadly, it was struck down in the semifinals by Final Fantasy VII (also highly recommended). I disagree with the results of this tournament. While FF7 may be the great modern video game epic, it doesn't have limitless replay value. SSBM does. The game's main focus is vs. mode, where you can battle your friends and/or the AI in matches which never get old. Other modes include adventure (platforming meets arcade fighter), classic (just the regular arcade mode with bonus games thrown in), all star (survival mode against all characters with limited health recovery), and event (interesting 1-player battles with unique objectives). There are an extraordinary number of characters (25, I think), and a lot of environmental-hazard filled stages, (about 30) mostly taken from Nintendo games, from Kraid's lair, which features a large boss from Metroid who slashes at the platform, causing it to rotate and tip characters off the screen, to a couple of F-Zero race tracks, where you must either dodge or stay on top of the raceships, to several moving levels, where you must keep up with the screen or fall to your probably non-grusome death (there is no blood or gore to speak of, despite the T rating. No drug, alchohal, or smoking use, suggestive themes, or adult situations (tm) either.)What is the only bad thing about this game? Well, I was going to say T rating, but I already covered that, so let's just say... no online play. I would be willing to pay $60.00 for this game, but now it's just 30 bucks. The best thirty bucks you've ever spent on a video game.*
*The best 20 bucks you've ever spent on a video game is the aforementioned Final Fantasy VII. Get that too, if possible. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cute graphics and gameplay. The game, Madagascar Operation Penguin GBA is alot of fun! As an adult, I thought it was fun, a little challenging at times and I was able to complete the game.
My kids, aged 6 & 8, have played with it and they liked it too, they also completed it as well. We hate games where you get stuck and never complete it because it's too hard but not this game, it's a fun game that you are able to complete. It has a save mode where you can go back where you left off. There is no chance of getting stuck and giving up! You know how it feels good after playing & going through the challenges and then you reach the end of the game. Gives people (especially kids) a sense of accomplishment. It's worth buying. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Who would have guessed this game would get a positive review on the Internet. Play Mother 3. Play the game. Do it. Come on, I know its a fan translation released without explicit permission from Nintendo, but play the game! It's as good as its reputation implies. It's a cult classic for a reason. Play the game, and don't let anyone tell you what happens. You still need some convincing? Fine. Here's some spoiler free things that happen in this game:
You save using frogs, you do hard labor to get into a night club, one of the villains tortures a monkey and steals his girlfriend, you travel underwater by breathing through sloppy mermaid kisses, you save one of your friends from a happy life as a popular musician, your dog can swing band pamphlets at enemies to distract them from fighting, you quick travel using a sentient table in an underground highway, you fight a mole cricket even though it doesn't stand a chance, one of your enemies is too sad to bother fighting back, one of your enemies is literally a chicken head with a snake body, you're going to cry. You, you are going to cry. It's so sad but so funny you're going to weep and scream and gnash your teeth and howl at the moon like a man possessed!
I told you not to let anyone tells you what happens in the game! Just buy it!
Oh quick side note, the version I got freezes occasionally during certain setpieces, and as a result, I couldn't finish the game when it froze during one of the final fights. I don't know how common that is with the physical release of this game, but it's something to watch out for. So maybe just download it as a rom instead. I'd love to mark down the score for that, but I just can't this game is too great. Is that unhelpful? Well my bad, but seriously play the game in one way or another.
5/5 makes me cry. 10/10 would cry again. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
More like FIFTEEN games in one. I bought this game without having seen/read any reviews and I have to say that I enjoy it greatly. It has quickly become one of my favorite games.
Game & Watch Gallery 3 is described as 5 games in one, but it is really more like fifteen. The first five games are: Egg, Greenhouse, Turtle Bridge, Mario Bros., and Donkey Kong Jr. Each of these games was originally available as an LCD Game & Watch title (the handheld game also served as a timepiece, hence the name). Each game has a classic (the original LCD game) and modern (updated with flagship Nintendo characters) mode, and they are different enough for me to consider them to be separate games. For instance, in the classic version of Egg, you control a wolf trying to catch eggs as they roll down ramps. In the modern version of Egg, you control Yoshi and use your tongue to swipe cookies as they roll down ramps, at the same time making sure not to eat any Bob-ombs. While the basic concept is the same, I consider this to be two games. Each game has two difficulty settings, and the modern games have a third extra-hard setting when you have earned more than 1000 points on a game.
An interesting aspect of this cartridge is the rewards system. While playing the games, you collect stars. One star is earned for every 200 points you get in a game. The stars open up new options in the Gallery part of the game, accessible at the main menu. In the Gallery, you can play with music, get tips on the games, visit a museum to view information on classic Nintendo games (you can see more stuff if you link with other Game & Watch titles), and view other secrets. After you earn 50 stars, you are able to view a cute little animation. While I am no where near having all of the stars, I believe there is a total of 120.
I said that I consider this cartridge to be fifteen games in one and the rewards system is where the extra five games come from. As you earn certain numbers of stars (I'm not sure of the exact numbers), you are able to play extra games. The extra five games are Judge (also a 2P game if someone else has Game & Watch Gallery 3), Flagman, Lion, Spitball Sparky, and Donkey Kong II. These games do not have a modern mode.
The best feature of this cartridge is the ability to pause a game you are playing and then turn the Game Boy off. When you turn it on again, your game will still be at the place where you paused.
Overall, Game & Watch Gallery 3 is an excellent game. While it is true that it can get boring if you play it long enough, it is still fun enough to come back to later. With the variety of games on the cartridge, it is an excellent travel game for long roadtrips/flights. Definitely a five star game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
SUPER GAME BOY COLOR GAME. This is one of the best game boy color games I have gotten. The graphics are awsome the game play is awsome. There are tons of levels to keep your attention for hours. This game has memory so you can save your game and come back. You can play two different modes both as X or his counterpart Zero. X has all the cool guns and you can keep bulding different armor and all. Zero just has a sword. So I have not played Zero much. I think there is one level you need to play Zero to win, though. For me, I am 32, this game is very difficult. I have had the game for a couple of months and have only gotten to the 2nd level. My son beat the game withough any problem though. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Surprise Favorite. I recently picked up Maken X, intrigued by the unique character art and generally good (though rarely great) reviews of the game. It has quickly become one of my favorite "First-Person Shooters", right next to Half-Life and the old Doom.
Maken X melds a relatively deep (if sometimes badly translated) storyline and unique emphasis on close-range attacks with Dreamcast-caliber graphics and impressively "whacked" artwork and characters.
Even experienced players will be challenged on later levels. Better yet, even when finished, you're not really so...the game has multiple branching paths which sometimes make a huge difference. I've finished it once and immediately started a fresh game--not only have some storyline elements been modified, but two new brainjack characters have shown up.
"Brainjack"? Yes, you "brainjack" characters to take over their bodies and weapons (sometimes one and the same). A different way of aquiring more weapons, but much more interesting than "shotgun <> railgun". And if only using close-range swords and such sounds limited, it is not. You can actually charge up weapons for different long-range (limited use) attacks ranging from puppets laden with explosive, to stomach parasites (!), to quad flying discs, all depending on what character you have. Heck, just seeing a new whacked-out sword design waving in your hand is interesting enough.
Highly recommended, especially to those like me annoyed by the lack of story elements and single-player fun in Quake III and other new FPS's. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good for little kids. Now, remember, I'm playing this game as an adult, and it takes maybe an hour to beat. Nothing to it. And most of it is mindless and tedious. But if I was little, I might like it. I was actually surprised by how good the animation and graphics are. It consists of a "quest" where you play a lot of mini-games. (You can also play the mini-games by themselves without having to plow through the rest). You generally play the game as Rarity, and other ponies will keep sending you to "look" for things (which is stupid, because the things are incredibly easy to find). But the mini-games aren't bad. There is a "Pinkie Pie Pinball", and "catch the caterpillar" (think MLP meets pong), "rescue your friends" (not unlike those arcade claw machines), breezie hide-and-seek (sort of like whack-a-mole for really little kids), and various drawing, matching, racing, and dress-up games. If you're a pony collector (like me), it's not too bad actually. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An all-time classic that needs to be on CD-ROM. I'll never forget the christmas of 1992, when I was the happiest six-year-old kid on my street, unwrapping my spiffy new Sega Genesis, and holding two new games: this, and Sonic 2. What fun gameplay and memories I was in for...
As everyone and their mother knows, Sonic 1's plot is that the evil Dr. Robotnik is not only capturing many small innocent animals and turning them into evil robots, but plans to take over Mobius (their planet) and turn it from forests and clean air to factories and smelly air (I'll spare you the New Jersey joke). It is now up to Sonic to defeat Robotnik and make everything right again.
Although Sonic 2 remains my favorite, this is without a doubt a close second. I know the graphics may seem somewhat dated today, but for 1991, this was pretty damn good. Bright, vibrant colors, and great atmosphere (love the city skyline in Star Light Zone). It goes from a bright, sunny atmosphere (Sun Light Zone) to a big industrial factory (Scrap Brain). Along the way, there are various icons that Sonic can smash open, and each one has a special power that Sonic can use to his benefit; 10 rings, super speed, temporary invincibility, a shield, and the holy grail of them all: the 1-up. The game also has catchy music. Okay, it's 2004 now, and we can hear actual bands in our games, but back then, we had video game music, and it was good and easy to tune out if need be. Also, in this game, you must collect 7 chaos emeralds in these weird, spinning worlds, and defeat robot enemies by jumping on them.
It's a fun, classic game that brings back lots of memories for me (I remember how great it felt to finally get to the next zone). IT NEEDS TO BE RELEASED ON CD-ROM! Come on Sega, get cracking!
Oh, and don't think I'm insulting New Jersey or anything. I was born there so there you go. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great version. This is a real decent version of Killer Instinct ported (from the SNES version) to the gameboy. The main differences are the sound, and graphics. The moves are still there, but some look like they are used differently. The combos are easier and fun on the GB version. I didn't really see blood in this one. Two characters (Riptor and Cinder) were not there. I have no idea why. Anyway if this is played on the GameBoy it was made for, then you can turn up and down the brightness, but this version has the smallest resolution. If you play it on the GBA, you will see extra color was added and you can now change the resolution with L to high, and R to low. Then if it is played on GBA SP, or DS, you will get better lighting of the screen obviously. This game is missing two characters and has few differences, but its worth to get it. Especially, if you want it for your Rare/Rareware collection, buy it! Many themes were also recongnized in this game. It feels like playing an original NES game on a GameBoy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
AWESOME GAME!! NEEDS TO BE RE-RELEASED. If there are video games taht have truly stood up to the tests of time, it's the Sonic The Hedgehog video game series.
Back in the days when video games for the most part were just plain clean fun and not the gorefests they are now, Sonic The Hedgehog was and still is the defining video game series of my lifetime.
The controls are very good.
While many would argue that the graphics are dated and while they may be very dated by 2004 standards, this game was many years ahead of it's time and I still love every moment of this game.
One of the greatest things about this classic video game that I have enjoyed was the MUSIC! WOW! Looking back on it now, I have to say that the music was just amazing for video game music. I could very well say that I remember the music almost by heart. My favorite level music was on the "Scrap Brain Zone" levels 1 through 3 and let me tell you, I haven't loved video game music like I did on this level.
Overall, the video game music was incredible! If only my Sega Genesis system were still working, I would still be playing this but since age finally took it's toll on both the cartrige and the system, I feel sad at seeing a great era in my life in video games come to a close. I still find myself humming to the music on the "Scrap Brain Zone" level even to this day, years after last playing this game.
Sonic The Hedgehog is in my opinion the greatest video game series of all time. Mario and Crash Bandicoot may offer competition in this field but Sonic The Hedgehog came first for me.
I find it to be one of the greatest entertainment tragedies seeing one of my childhood favorite activies, video games, decline from good clean fun and degerate into nightmare-inducing blood baths of gore, and violence.
Whatever the case between Mario, Sonic, and Crash Bandicoot, let me just say that it is the sillier games like these three game series that have truly lasted as opposed to the countless gorefests that video games that are forced down our throats.
I say, they should re-released the Sonic games that were on Sega Genesis onto an archives video game set for the computer or for the newest video game systems in the near future because I'm suffereing from "Sonic withdrawal" symptoms.
If this game is put back in print, I will be first in line to regain this game so that my children can enjoy the fun I had iwth Sonic The Hedgehog. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THIS GAME ROCKS. The best weapons artists gather in a extreemly realistic fighting game.
If you've played the arcade version of soul Caliber you get the basic concept; beat the crap outta people or get the crap beat outta you.
This game is kinda like Tekken, only with swords and knives and stuff.
I'm a big fan of all fighting games (Tekken's my favorite) so i couldn't pass up buying this one.
At first it seemed like you average brawler (stab a sword into some one, slit their throat) but after i got the hang of all the combos and specials, it totally changed. It went from button smashing fest to tactical dodges and blocks. Just the thought of parrying and attacking in a single swift movement makes it even more addicting.
The play control is spot on, running, ducking, dodging, blocking, stabbing, simply amazing.
Even if it is for the dreamcast that fact doesn't take the thrill away from the game.
Ifyou are like me and own a dreamcast but can't afford to buy a PS2 or
X Box for soul caliber 2, then don't pass this oportunity up. Soul Calber 1 is just as good.
Buy this game now! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Forget Vice City, this is the game of the year. Metroid Prime is amazing in the way it completely captures the feel of the originals for NES and SNES and translates it into 3D. But even though the gameplay feels familiar, it's a totally new experience.
First, if you've played the in-store demo, don't let its ease fool you. For one thing, I think the enemies in the first level actually hit quite a bit harder in the final game than they do in the demo. For another, it gets harder shortly after that level.
Second, like others have said, this isn't a shooting game where your only goal is to wipe out anything that moves. It's mostly about exploration, figuring out what to do and how to get to the places that seem out of reach. Along the way there are plenty of enemies to get in your way, from hunched-over space pirates with decent AI (not as good as some dedicated FPS games, but they'll duck and cover, and hide behind things) to swarms of insects to enormous beasts.
Third, the little details in the game are really something special. When you look upwards in the rain, little water droplets land on your visor, and when you jump out of a pool, your visor even fogs up briefly!
I just got it and can't put it down. If you don't own a GameCube, you need to get one so you can play Metroid Prime. If you do own one, why are you reading this instead of playing? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great "4th" Evil Dead installment. ...where do I start. This is an all out amazing game. The creepy atmosphere of any place in the game had me from the start. The graphics are very good, and it is also very nice to have Ash himself, Bruce Campbell doing the voice overs and the voice of Ash. Upsides, more than enough to cure hardcore Evil Dead fans of their lack of new stuff. It follows everything, and proves to be a very well done sequel. Downside-it is ... HARD. The first encounter with the hellbillies and inbred redneck zombies will leave Ash with poor health. Heck, all the the deadites will do this to you. A must for Resident Evil fans who want a little more variety, and best for fans of the movies. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is a good racing game. this game is awesome!!! you might look at it and think " hot wheels, this probably [stinks]". but think again. it has a good amount of cars to srart with and quite a few more to unlock. the graphics are good and the frame rate stays the same throughout the game. the gameplay is good. you can win by gassing it the whole time but you can also crush them by powersliding around the corners and driving realistically. there are quite a few tuning options once you compete in enough races and save money. the AI is easy on the lower settings but once get to the last cup, you have to really race and use some strategy. this is a gba title that belongs in the same category with advance wars, tony hawk 2, and mario kart super circuit. look past the kiddie hot wheels intro and you will find one of the better racing games and games overall on the gba. must-buy!!!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
You get what you pay for. What can I say? It's a third party controller, and a cheap one at that. For the most part it works fine, but with both of the controllers I purchased there is one button that either is resistant to being pushed, or else doesn't register pushing at high frequencies. Neither issue makes most games unplayable, but either could be frustrating in certain circumstances. Still, if you need backup controllers, you can buy a few of these for what one official controller would cost, and probably find several that you wouldn't mind using for most circumstances. I recently used one to play through one of my favorite games and had no problems. For its cost, it's really hard to complain too much, even if it is somewhat imperfect. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Example of Nintendo Trying To Make Money. Enough with the Pokemon stuff already. It's a fad that died out a few years ago, yet Nintendo's making a sequel with some of the most dated graphics I've ever seen. The series hopes to get young kids into the RPG genre, which is fine, but for them to keep at it this long is abseloutely pathetic. They should have scrapped this project and focused on the new Golden Sun game, an RPG series that's actualy GOOD and requires DEEP THOUGHT. I doubt anyone over 10 is playing pokemon anymore. But those who are should try to expand their intrests. Maybe try a "T" rated RPG and see how much more comlex and interesting it can be. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Far better than Nightfire, but still rift with problems. Considering how awful 007: Nightfire was, it doesn't take much for 007: Everything or Nothing to surpass our expectations. That still doesn't mean it's a great game, but at least it's pretty playable and would not cause you to sell the game at a junk yard after a day of playing.
Electronic Arts wisely chose a 3rd-person view this time. Game Boy Advance is simply not powerful enough a system to handle the intricate aiming of real-time first-person shooters, and the reconception of this game as a stealth/strategy/action game suits the 007 franchise well. However, the stealth element is very hard to execute, because your agent's visibility is about the equivalent of 20 feet, and where there is a radar, it has about the same range as your eyes! Inexcusable. You can use manual aim to look farther, but the move is so slow that I gave it up after a couple of tries. The weapons aiming system is poor, forcing you to run towards your enemy in order to auto-aim. Manual aiming, as mentioned, is very slow, so forget about using it practically. Worse still, stealth games like Metal Gear Solid and Syphon Filter expect you to need multiple replays to pass a mission, but 007: Everything or Nothing makes you have to wait through most of the "cut scenes" before your game can restart. This is very bad. After the eighth time I see a cut scene, what's the interest? EA made a gross error by not allowing you to quickly skip these portions, making replays excessively troublesome.
The graphics are only passable. You can see your agent relatively well, but enemies often blend into the background thanks to pixellated graphics and too much of an attempt to make everything look realistic. If they'd given up some shadowing and detailing, they could have improved visibility greatly.
There *is* more of a link to the Bond films this time. Pierce Brosnan looks like Pierce Brosnan, Judi Dench and John Cleese provide bits of voice work, and you do get modelled versions of cyber-Bond girls in supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Mya. But no Shannon Elizabeth -- boo!
Nagging problems with the stealth system and the slow cut scenes make this game far from perfect. It's an acceptably enjoyable espionage game as far as the genre goes, but EA has once again disappointed by producing a mechanically below-par game, for the company's standards. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too Complex & Very Little In-Game Clues. Let me say right off the bat that I just bought this game and have been a HM fan since the snes days....But..This game...Is way too complex and not much in-game instructions are given at all...For example...When you a buy a pricey cow, you would think that the cow you are buying is able to give milk right away...right?...WRONG...First...You need to either purchase a bull or a miracle potent to make this cow pregnant...Then, after 30 days, the cow will give milk...Which is a really long time in this game!!!!But...Thats not all..I just bought a brown cow for $5000, which is pretty pricey in this game, and I also bought a miracle potent too, only to discover, afterwards, that the brown cow is too young to use the miracle potent...What the hell were the creators of this game thinking????I'm really frustrated to say the least over this game...It had such high potential, only to be dragged down by assenine complexities like this...And, this complexity is just one of many. Here's another example of assenidity..Numerous times throughout the game you are told that cheeze and butter will fetch a much higher price in the market place than ordinary milk...YET...You don't have a single clue at all as to HOW to even make cheeze or butter...Its bizarre!!!!!In addition...The love and marriage areas are equally frustrating. And...There is so much more that is either not explained at all or briefly touched on. I think that this game had so much potential, and that so much more could have been built into the game system, as far as information goes, but was totally ignored. Maybe, nintendo is just looking for us to spend more money on a game guide for HM: AWL...Well...They're not getting any more money out of me. Nintendo, as usual, has blown it. Don't waste your money on this game. The only saving point to this game is the graphics..Yet...As beautiful as the graphics are, and as hopeful as I was in believing that this game may be the one game that finally gave some credence to the dismal collection of RPG's for the nintendo game cube, I have become totally disillusioned, as usual with nintendo...I guess playstation is the way to go in regards to RPGs. Another nintendo RPG fiasco. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Just Not Like A Sonic Game. I bought this game feeling really nostalgic. I was expecting to see something like Sonic 1 or 2, and I was dissapointed. After Sonic 3 already had too much new stuff in it to make it like a true Sonic game, and by Sonic 3d, they had gone to far. Let's just say that this is a similiar situation. Knuckles and Tails were alright, but Amy's just too much. The level design is completely unoriginal, and there's only 6 of them. They do have different kinds of shields, but they're impossible to tell apart. The bosses are weird, but hey. it's a handheld game. It also might be worth mentioning that getting the emeralds is impossible.
Enough about the cons, it did get 3 stars. All the new moves are cool, and make gameplay real interesting. The enemies are challenging, and the obstacles in the levels give the game more replay value. It's really fun playing playing as all three characters (not counting Amy). The game is a lot more fun if you haven't played Sonics 2-Knuckles, but if you have, than it's really not much fun.
To sum up, if you are new to the Sonic thing, you should get this game, but if aren't, than think real carefully before you buy this.
Well, I have to go, so thanks 4 reading my long review ^_^.
Later,
--Cedaz
P.S. That's "Say-dez". Or "Seh-daz". Whichever sounds better :-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A MUST HAVE!! 24h of fun. Le Mans is the first game that allows you to race uninterrupted for 24 hours straight. We can already see racing zealots stocking up on foodstuffs and dusting off their racing helmet,weather changes (rain,sun,fog, day,noon, night) great GARAGE BOX for changing tires and others tunings of your car!
this is a real simulation car type! using BEGINNER mode for the first plays, later INTERMEDIATE and finally PROFESSIONAL defy your potential
I got something cool doing some boot experiments, and came to a conclusion that the game runs in PAL and NTSC version both!!
The games allow multilayer with 4 controllers you just need a big TV ;P to feel it with your friends!
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Adreneline. Period. Very rarley would a racing game actually make me sweat. This game managed to do this. While many people may think the cars in the oncoming lane are the biggest worry. The cars in the ongoing lane are just as bad. Select from a few different city or sports cars and take to the streets in Europe or USA. This game has the most realistic veiw point I have ever seen in my life, instead of being aloud to have a birds eye veiw: You are required to have a camera close to the ground. Many would say this is bad, but infact it increases the excitment of the game.
This game features the most realistic crashes ever. They were modled after real life crashes therby resulting in a truly radical sight. Although you may try to avoid the cars. I say you should crash into one just to see this. But then again... Unless you're VERY good you'll probably crash into one anyway.
I highly reccomend this game to those who like games that will make the user's adreneline pump. This game is very very exciting.
Rated E for everyone. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Great Turn Based Strategy Game. Advanced Wars is everything you could ask for in a strategy game. If you're like me and you love turn based strategy then look no further, Advance Wars is definately up to par with the host of other tactical RPGs for GBA. While it's not an rpg by any means i can't see anyone who likes Final Fantasy Tactics not falling in love with this game. I love turn based strategy and Advance Wars is definately pretty high up on the list of must owns for the genre.
The lack of an RPG element (which has pretty much taken over turn based strategy games in recent years) is somewhat of a blessing. Don't get me wrong i enjoy building up characters but it's definatly a nice change of pace to be able to just jump in and start playing without worrying about much else.
It's also worth mentioning that Advance Wars is fairly difficult. The extensive tutorial while somewhat annoying in its length is probably necessary for the vast majority of gamers. There are quite a few battles where one mistake will easily put you out of commission.
Advance Wars definely deserves 5 Stars | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Wonderful Life indeed. I had HM:AWLSE for the PS2, unfortunately I moved so I don't currently have my ps2 so now I'm using my Wii. So hey I really loved AWL, so I figured I'd get both the boy and the girl version.
I can't wait to play! Once I get a GameCube handle and a memory card I'll be playing up a storm! >.< muahaha!
OK I'll calm down... Just breathe...
If you love HM, or perhaps you enjoyed HM:STH, I truly believe you'll enjoy HM:AWL/AAWL.
If you're a guy you'd probably enjoy the boy version more, HM: A Wonderful Life. If you're a girl you'd probably enjoy the girl version more, HM: Another Wonderful Life. Then again if you're an avid fan/gamer like me you may just want to buy them both! :D | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
RE:Code Veronica X! Capcom does X mean Xtremely lame. I HAVE PLAYED AND BEAT ALL RESIDENT EVIL GAMES ON EVERY SYSTEM PS1,SATURN,N64,DREAMCAST,PS2,GAMECUBE,XBOX360,GAMEBOY COLOR,DS,PS3 AND WII.
Code Veronica is only better then Dead Aim, Gaiden and Survivor!
But the gamecube version knocks dreamcast off the couch a bit. And Ps2 version is same as Gamecube realy.
If you haven't played it get it for under $25 or you will fill robbed. I have ps2 and dreamcast versions too both much cheaper but if you only have a cube then give it a try Story is ok gameplay is repetative and controls are bad but better the Dreamcast.
If you have a PS2 head too Lukie Games and get it for $10 with box an book otherwise get the gamecube from someone fullfilled by Amazon they have best Gamecube games at best prices why I always get Gamecube games at Amazon and Nes and Snes and used Xbox 360 games too! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
game boy advanced sp shell. where to start. first, i knew there were no instructions, but man, take the old one apart and trying to remember where everything goes after words is not easy.
2nd, the kit does not come with hinge clips, so trying to take the ones off the old one and making sue they still work is a pain is the butt. I mean, it too me 2 hours, to get the darn hinge pins out and then back in the new one.... make sure you have a pair of pliers just in case the hinge piece is not set straight.
3rd, if one does not know about the original volume button not coming off, you can break it. even though the kit comes with a new volume button, the old one stays one permanently....unless you break it thinking it pops off like everything else...yeesh.
4th, the shoulder buttons are a bit bigger then the old ones, so make sure you trim them, or they will stick. and the springs...use the old ones...the new ones are wrong.
5th, the ribbon for the screen, to detach it, there are 2 small grey slid pins, carefully CAREFULLY!!! slide them to release the ribbon.
over all the GBA looks better then ever.... Overall for the kit, I AM NEVER DOING A SHELL REPAIR AGAIN!!! too frustrating.!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It feels and looks like the "logic case" bags from my laptop's and "logic . I was expecting the backpack to be small and low quality. A cheap backpack to put the toys and leave around the house so the kids put out the toys.
When I saw the backpack I was surprised of the size and quality. It feels and looks like the "logic case" bags from my laptop's and "logic case" back pack that I have for my camera... The backpack is patted to protect toys and also where the shoulders go are also patted. So of the backpack becomes heavy, it won't hurt the arms , making this backpack a great bag for travel.. .. Because of how the backpack is patted and spacious made buy a second one for another kid.
I highly recommend this backpack....
You can put 20 regular size skylanders on the elastic compartments , a portal , cables, and even some skylander giant toys inside | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awesome. My fiancee got this game for his birthday, and we had a lot of fun playing it over our vacation. I thought the graphics were really awesome, and there's things in the game that I have never seen in games before (like a skyscraper chase scene). And of course the cool things like running on the walls and jumping super far. The game is almost as much a second movie as it is a game, which impressed me quite a bit.
A word of caution - you should really see The Matrix Reloaded before playing this! It's like a second take on the plot of the movie, and actually filled in some of the questions I had, like "how did she get there?". I thought that was really neat.
The only thing I didn't really like about the movie was the last level where you are flying one of the hoverships - it was pretty much like one big wall scrape, and we couldn't see where we were going or tell if we were taking damage or antything. But that's just one level out of many! And it's fairly short. There were a couple of things that were frustrating in the game, things that you had to hit just right to get it to work, but many games are like that.
I think the best part about the whole game was the ending. :-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Racing Game Ever. Nascar thunder is defienitely the best game I have ever played. THere are so many race options to choose from. YOu can race multilpayer or start a season.
WHen I started this game it got frustrating because I couldn't make any of the turns. After a week or two of playing, you get used to it.
SOme of the cool features for this game are create-a-car, lightning challenge, and thunder plates. IT was fun to pick the paint shceme that suited me best and putting my favorite sponser on my car. THe game has sponsers that range from Outback Steakhouse to Goodyear. THe lighntning challenge puts you in a scenario where you usually have to copy a feat a racer accomplished. THis can range from staying out of a wreck, holding off others with old tires, and taking the lead from someone. A weird thing in the challenges is that most of the time you are supposed to beat Earnhardt Jr. for the win. When you win one of these challenges you get a thunder plate. THis can range from a bush series regular, a legend driver, or paint schemes.
THis game is really addictive. When I got it, I played for a week straight even though I was awful. THe tracks are drawn to look lifelike and you can even choose to race a racer's alternate car.
THere are alot of optoins you can choose to make the game different. YOu can change the difficulty, put on auto repair, change the AI's aggressiveness and others.
Career mode can be really frustrating. YOur car is really the worst by far on the circiut. WHen all of the cars are going 180 at Talladega you are goin 160. Go figure. To fix this problem, you can go to R and D to improve different parts of your car. RIght now I am doing engine power.
One thing that I found fun to do for 2 players is turn the cautions off. After this when you are racing you go backwards and start huge wrecks. It is a great feeling to watch 8 cars catch on fire at one time. One goal while doing this is to get out all of the other cars so you are the only two cars left. YOu have acchieved victorory when you do this.
TIP: To open different courses, you must win the other race on that track on MEdium of Difficult. ONe easy way to do this is with two players put on auto repair, turn off cautions, and drive backwards to wreck everyone. Afer everyone is gone, you finish the race and get the track.
THis is an awesome game and I reccomend you buy it | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
gets my heart beating fast. I'll start off with the cons that have already been said:
-polygonal graphics, it's no big deal though
-sometimes bad computer partners, in small areas the computer may get stuck against the walls and you have to run back to them to get them off the wall
-lots of controls, that only takes less than half an hour to get them figured out
I've seen a few times in the lower reviews that people were hoping for a game like Goldeneye. Although they're both shooting games, I really don't think you can compare them.
This is not a game where you just run around at full speed and shooting everything in sight. This is in attempt to be a realistic game, it is one or two shots and you're done. It is strategy and stealth. For missions you create a plan, then you and your team act based on that plan. If you're not into making plans, there is a default plan that can be loaded.
One thing you do need to enjoy this game is patience. It takes about 20 minutes to create a plan and about 5 minutes to act on it. Creating the plan involves thinking. If you're a patient person who likes shooting games, definitely get this. If you're looking for a multi-player faster paced shooting game, look elsewhere. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best fighting games I've ever played. Soul Caliber II is an absolute must-have for anyone who likes martial combat games.
PROS:
- the character designs are very well done, and are combined with near-flawless moves and realistic reactions, such as wincing in pain and watching opponents in the air (also, some of the characters' "got beat" reactions are hilarious, especially Xianghua-she throws her sword down and assumes a haughty sulking pose)
- the music is very pretty and IMO meshes well with the different arenas (all of which have incredible detail) and doesn't distract during the battles
- the various play modes are sure to keep you coming back to test your abilities, especially the Weapon Master mode, which is an essential play-through in order to unlock many of the game's hidden features (several play modes, different graphics, artwork, hidden characters and weapons, etc.)
- contrary to some reviews I've read, I think the English translations and voices are well-done, especially Mitsurugi, Cervantes, Nightmare, Raphael, and Ivy
- each character has a huge arsenal of moves and has a unique fighting style that is displayed flawlessly through their techniques
CONS:
- there are a few minor graphics glitches in some of the match intros and win/lose scenes
- the dungeons in the Weapon Master mode can be annoying, especially since the "rules" for each dungeon are explained before each match and can't be skipped
- if you're like me and tend to be a button-masher due to lack of serious play time, the game can be incredibly frustrating at times, especially in Weapon Master mode
- the huge # of moves that each character has can make truly mastering the game a daunting prospect if you don't have hours a day to pour into the game (like I don't anymore)
One more thing: this review is for the GameCube version of SC2, which features Link as its "signature" new character (Heihachi for the PS2 and Spawn for the XBox are the other two). Link is a fairly solid fighter and his projectile attacks can be quite useful at times. The other really "out-there" new character is Necrid, a beefy bruiser who uses energy weapons that are similar to several of the other characters' weapons. Necrid appears in all three home versions of SC2. There are also several other characters who take the place of characters from SC2's predecessors (ex.: Cassandra for Sophitia and Yunsung for Huang) or are entirely new (ex.: Raphael, Talim).
Final word: Get this game NOW. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
NBA 2K2 IS AWESOME. This is by far the best Sega Sports game and a great game considering this is Segas first for the GameCube. Basketball is my game and Sega's NBA 2K2 is definitely the best basketball video game available for any system. This game is plagued by only a few minor flaws, which barely affect the game at all.
The gameplay is simply amazing. I like the idea of having a direct pass button on offense, and a button on defense to play defense like in real life shuffling your feet and all. Shooting is very easy and effective especially if you release the ball at the top of your jump shot.
The graphics are great although not as good as EA's NBA Live 2002. The players are easily identified to their NBA counterpart and Allen Iverson has his Iverson shoes.
The rosters are very up-to-date and if a trade happens don't worry about the game being out of date just go to customize to do the trade yourself. And when draft time comes around just create that player onto their new team.
The Franchise mode is great. You get to lead your team through multiple seasons with trades, free agency, and retirements. You can also choose to play with the teams NBA rosters or do a fantasy draft where you can have any NBA players.
The announcing is great although repetitive more times than not. When Iverson scores a lot they always say the same thing and are always saying the same thing usually twice a game, but they are still very realistic and actually seem to be watching the game unlike other games announcers.
The only thing about this game that could have been made a little better are the graphics and the gameplay because when you post up you almost always get a wide open layup or step out of bounds for no reason at all.
Overall this is the best basketball game available for the GameCube right now. This game for the GameCube is better than Live and is also available on the PS2, XBOX and Dreamcast. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Deserves a negative star rating. WSB 2K1 is the most disappointing game I've ever played. I sold my copy of the game to Funcoland two days after I bought it. Do not waste your money. The guy at Funcoland summed it up better than I ever I could: "It seems like Sega released the beta version of this game". You can hit the ball and you can pitch the ball. But you can't field it (the game does that for you, though you do control where the fielder throws the ball once he picks it up.). The game-controlled fielders make stupid choices and they are slow to respond to "throw commands". The commentator is horrible and you can't shut him up! The in-game options are weak. The crowd noice is annoying and their movements robotic. Blah, blah, blah. It's terrible. Don't waste your time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Quite Possibly the Best Run and Gun Ever Made. When people think of classic run and gun games, the first thing that usually comes to mind is Contra. But anyone who has played Gunstar Heroes knows that it's possibly the best run and gun ever made for the home console. It's intense, the action never stops and it impliments some unique gameplay elements that make the game a lot of fun to play. Also, unlike Contra, the game isn't insanely hard, but has a really balanced difficulty level. Nintendo was gracious enough to put this on the Virtual Console, so even if you don't have a Genesis, you can still download it for 800 Wii points (eight bucks), and you don't need a Classic Controller to play it.
As I mentioned, Gunstar Heroes is a brilliantly crafted game. It's crisp and clean looking, perhaps one of the best looking Genesis games out there. You start off by choosing one of two characters, and one of four weapons. You can either choose a character that lets you run while your shooting, or one that stands still and shoots. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, such as you constantly running off a cliff if you decide not to choose the fixed character. But if you choose the fixed character and the level scrolls... oh boy. The game is also two player, and you're not restricted to just playing as one or the other. You can both be the free-moving character if you want.
The weapons range from a plain ordinary shot, a homing shot, lightning and a flamethrower. What's more interesting is that you can carry two different weapons at a time and switch between them. Even MORE interesting, is that you can combine two weapons and see what you get. You could, for example, have a homing lightning shot. This element just opens up a ton of possibilities.
As you run through the levels, the game is certainly not shy about throwing enemies at you. This is one of the most intense shooters around. Enemies are literally coming from every corner, and surprisingly, there's never a drop in framerate. With how decorative these environments are and things exploding every two or three seconds as well as enemies littering the screen, you'd expect there to be some slow down, there is none and the game itself moves pretty fast only adding to the intensity. It makes the game that much more fun.
Gunstar Heroes is a treat. If you don't have Gunstar Heroes and you have a Genesis (or Wii) then you owe it to yourself to get this game. You'll have a lot of fun with it, and it has excellent replay value.
NOTE TO WII VIRTUAL CONSOLE USERS: The game supports the Wii Remote, and it works just fine. No need to invest in a Classic Controller to play it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's okay, worth the money I payed. So, I'm 15 years old, but I still play with my Bratz. I got the Bratz Rock Angelz gamecube game years and years ago. I still love to play it! I found this and said, I NEED this! I had my dad buy it and I gave him the money.
Pros
- Fun
- Nice Clothes to buy
- Pets!
- New places
Cons
- Some of the older stores are smaller and altered
- Change of music
- There's no park anymore? Or I'm just not far in the game
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It's a fun game, some new clothes to buy, and I love the new places! But The same
stores that appeared in Rock Angelz were altered a bit. It doesn't make much a difference, but it
shocked me a bit. I didn't really enjoy when I learned you had to play the music from the phone and not
from the stereos in the stores. I just found it easier that way. I don't think there is a park anymore.
That was one of my favorite places.
Overall it's still a good game even though I haven't gotten through the whole thing yet. It's worth the
money if you love the Bratz as much as I do!
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UPDATE: Okay, I didn't know this was the game before Rock Angelz. So, therefor, it's really good.
I finished, but was sad there wasn't any free play or anything. But for being before my favorite, it's still good. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WONDERFUL Game for Younger Children. Our 5 year old son has played this game every chance he has gotten. We started out renting it, but we wound up having kept it rented out for three weeks before we made the purchase. Robots keeps his interest, is relatively challenging, and like any good younger child's game, has enough incentive to keep them playing and wanting to achieve a higher level. It has held his interest longer than any other game he has played. It's also a game that his dad genuinely enjoys, so they are able to spend more time together playing.
We highly recommend this wonderful game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Coolest Ever. Golden Sun was one of the first games I played on my GBA and I loved it to the very end. They story line was pretty predictable, although it held my interest. The graphics are awesome and the battles are just too cool. In the game, the characters can use djinn to summon "spells" to use against the enemy. The battles are easy in the beginning, but as time progresses and your characters become stronger, so do the monsters. To get further in the game, you need to solve many puzzles and learn to use your new abilities. I love it, and I can't wait until Golden Sun 2 comes out in January of 2003! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Superb, way more fun than I ever expected. When you first get a newly released game system, the initial catalog is always limited. I ended up with Monkey Ball as a gift, I wouldn't have picked it for myself. Turns out, it's my favorite game out of the whole lot! Addictive as all get out, superb controls, huge variety of game play modes, all of excellent quality. This is one of the few games that excels at both single and multiplayer. It's like having several really good games "rolled" into one. A winner in every respect, Marble Madness has nothing on this game. Highly, highly recommended. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Castlevania Chapter 8 Aria of Sorrow. Welcome to Castlevania story with the portrait of sorrow story we all want to know when the future Belmont would appear well till then the future for Castlevania in this game which takes place 91 years in the future so now we look at the next installment of the Castlevania story.
(Opens Book)
Castlevania Chapter 8 Aria of Sorrow
Plot/Story: The story begins in the year 2035, when Soma Cruz is visiting Japan as a transfer student, and living near the Hakuba shrine. During a solar eclipse, he visits the Hakuba shrine with his longtime childhood friend Mina Hakuba. He and Mina are then drawn into the eclipse, landing in a mysterious castle, where they meet Genya Arikado. Arikado reveals that they are in Dracula's castle. After a group of monsters appear and are dispatched by Arikado, one of the monsters' souls is absorbed by Soma. Arikado explains this as the awakening of Soma's "power of dominance. Arikado then directs Soma to enter the castle and seek the masters' chamber. As Soma proceeds through the castle, he confronts several characters, each present due to a prophecy related to Dracula's powers. Graham Jones, a missionary that has come to the castle, befriends Soma. Graham explains the nature of the castle, and reveals that Dracula, long thought to be immortal, is truly dead, and that his powers will be passed down onto his reincarnation. When Soma proceeds further into the castle, he meets the witch Yoko Belnades, who is present on the orders of the Roman Catholic Church. Yoko is looking for Graham, who she believes is dangerous and the inheritor of Dracula's powers. She clarifies the nature of Soma's powers, revealing that they are not necessarily evil, but inherent to Soma himself. Later, Soma encounters Hammer, a member of the United States Army ordered to come to the Hakuba shrine. He has forfeited his mission, however, in favor of selling goods. He becomes Soma's vendor, selling numerous goods to aid Soma's quest. A mysterious man then accosts Soma, asking about the nature of Soma's dark power. When Soma continues to converse with him, the man reveals that he has amnesia, and the only thing he remembers is his name starts with "J". Soma meets Graham again, and questions him on Yoko's suspicions. Graham claims he will receive Dracula's powers, as he is Dracula himself. Graham inquires as to the nature of Soma's powers, to which Soma responds that he has "the power to rule," sending Graham into a panic. Concerned, Soma confides this incident to Yoko, who recommends that Soma join her in stopping Graham. As Soma proceeds further through the castle, he comes upon a scene of Graham stabbing Yoko with a knife. Graham retreats, and Yoko warns Soma of Graham's power. Arikado arrives, promises Soma he will look after Yoko, and demands that Soma pursue Graham. Soma meets "J" again, who reveals he is Julius Belmont, the man who defeated Dracula in 1999. As he leaves, he remarks that he knows something about the current situation, but does not elaborate. Soma ascends to the castle's keep and confronts Graham in the throne room. Although Soma's sole desire is to leave the castle, Graham is convinced that Soma must be killed for binding the souls of the castle's demons. Soma manages to defeat Graham, even after Graham uses his newfound powers to assume a demonic form. As Graham falls in defeat, Soma absorbs his powers, and realizes he is Dracula's reincarnation. Arikado arrives and reveals a way for Soma to save himself by halting the flow of chaos into the castle. Soma proceeds to the Chaotic Realm, but Julius attacks him, believing that Soma is Dracula. Julius allows Soma to defeat him, as he sensed Soma's soul fighting against Dracula's influence. Before he leaves, Soma elicits a promise from Julius to kill him if he fully becomes Dracula. Soma travels through the Chaotic Realm, and finally comes upon the source of chaos. Soma manages to defeat the manifestation of chaos, and is sent congratulations by Yoko, Hammer, Julius, and Arikado. Soma awakens outside the castle with Mina, pleased that the conflict is over.
Gameplay: Aria of Sorrow features a 2D side-scrolling style of gameplay where the player controls the onscreen character from a third-person perspective to interact with people, objects, and enemies. Like previous games in the series and most role-playing games, characters level up each time they earn a set number of experience points from defeating enemies; each "level" gained increases the character's statistics, thus improving their performance in battle. Statistic examples include hit points, the amount of damage a character can receive; magic points, which determine the number of times a character, can use magical attacks; strength, the power of a character's physical attacks; and intelligence, the power of a character's magical spells. Upon encountering an enemy, the player can use a variety of weapons to attack and defeat the enemy. Despite the game being set in 2035, the available weapons are largely medieval, including swords, axes, and spears; though a handgun is available. These weapons differ in their damage output, the range of the weapon, and the speed of the attack. Items and other accessories can be found by defeating enemies or by purchasing items from the game's shop.
Similar to previous games in the series, Aria of Sorrow is set within Dracula's castle, which is further subdivided into several areas that the player traverses. These areas feature different components, such as different enemies, varying terrain characteristics, and a unique piece of theme music. Similar to most platform games, progression between areas is limited by the abilities the player currently has. While the method in which the player progresses through the game is initially linear, the player's options become more diverse as the number of character abilities increases.
Music: Michiru Yamane, who had previously worked on the acclaimed music for Symphony of the Night, was hired in order to compose for Aria of Sorrow. The development team worked on the game's audio cycles as well as delegating more cartridge space and processor cycles for the sound.
Story 4/5 Gameplay 4.5/5 Music 4/5 Overall 8.5/10 = B +
(Closes Book)
A great game but not much in terms but otherwise not bad. Next Time we look at the final Castlevania chapter which is the sequel to this story by a year with Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow on the Nintendo DS. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool...err...quick. Who would have thought that the idea of a Big Rig making it to a a video game platform would have ever occurred? 18 Wheeler : American Pro Trucker is a fun and genuine classic that the Dreamcast should be proud of in it's last days of life. The controls are great, the graphics spell-binding, and the sound of those big rigs movin' at well-over-the-limit speeds...quite frankly is beyond me. However, if you were to get into the fun of things, you may find the Dreamcast applying adhesive bandages all around its wounded parts. Indeed, 18 Wheeler is a fun classic in its own, but with limited mobility of levels and length (yeah, you'll find this one complete in 2 to 4.5 hours,) the boys that made this one realize that their time and effort was somewhat waisted. A rental at best... -dreamcast kid... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Uno is the best. I LOVE Uno! It was one of the reasons why I bought a Gameboy Color (the other Pokmon!) Fans will love Uno, and if you're not familiar with it, you will after just playing once. It has additional cards not found in the playing card deck if you choose to play with those and you can play with a friend if you have a game link cable. My co-worker loves Uno and I have her hooked on the Gameboy Color version. Different themes are selectable for your gaming pleasure (60's, Western, etc.) and plays exactly like the card game. You won't want to stop (and sometimes you can't!) Get an AC adapter from Nintendo, as you will wear out batteries playing this! Get it now from Amazon! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Easy to replace and I have my favorite purple controller back in action. I had several official GameCube Controllers from 2001 and the C stick rubber started rubbing off due to just lots and lots of years of playing. The controllers themselves are built very well. Everything works amazing still. I wanted to keep those controllers so I went looking for a way to fix them. A friend showed me that you can buy replacement analog sticks and C sticks and have the best of both worlds. The operation only took 10 minutes for each controller. I was back in action playing fun GameCube games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
DOES NOT WORK WITH MASTER SYSTEM CONTROLLERS. So, this product works great with genesis pads but, since this is the same adapter as the atari usb adapter (but blue instead of red), if you try to use any controller that IS NOT a genesis pad, it doesn't work correctly. The d-pad works, button 1 works, but button 2 will not register. At first, i thought it was my controller but after testing two and both not working, I assume the adapter thinks Im trying to use an atari controller, which kinda sucks. Just letting anyone know that wants to use this for master system usb adapter, it WILL NOT WORK.
So, in short:
Genesis Controller = WORKS
Master System Controller = DOESN'T WORK | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Actually better than I thought... (4.5 Stars. Alright my first review depicted that this game had a weak storyline and such. Well, that review is being revised NOW! Sure I still have all my other gripes but now that I've 100% completed the game, this shows that the story I saw from the first Golden Sun wasn't all of it. The storyline is actually really good and really complex, even if near the end of this part it got predictable.
The good is that the music and graphics are ASTOUNDING for the GBA. Lots of visuals too. Very colorful to the point where it looks like a nice beautiful PSX game. The music is astonishing and you'll wonder how they made orchastral music come out of your GBA speaker. Amazing if you ask me.
The storyline is a continuation of the first Golden Sun where as with Golden Sun it's a basic storyline, this one takes a twists where you are the ones that the party of the first Golden Sun was persuing. Eventually your old party from Golden Sun will join your new one. So you can transfer data (and believe me you WANT to do this if you want all the games incredible secrets). Thus, the plot in this one is extended to a point where it's actually DIFFERENT but conncets to the first one. Hard to explain.
My cons with this game is that it's almost exactly like the first Golden Sun game. Old spells that return have the same battle animation and the battle system hasn't really been changed in anyway. So it's pretty much like a "Disk 2" of any PSX game. But because of this rehash it leaves for little replay value. The puzzles, while complex are enough to make you want to rip your hair out.
The other con is that the game has NO direction in the beginning. You have no idea what you're supposed to do next or where to go. So you could explore all day (FUN!) but if you come to an area where you just don't have the magic for it then you're ..... Now unless you want to talk to just about every NPC in the game and I mean ALL of them, you might as well buy a guide at least if you get stuck.
The game was beautiful and by far it was best I've seen on the GBA so far (besides probably Metroid Fusion). This is absolutely a breath taking game. If you liked the first one then get this! If you haven't played the first one then play that first. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is what the next gen ninja turtle games should have been. I'm a 23 three year old gamer so it's safe to say I normally don't play kid's games. I came across this game and wanted everyone to know the bottom line for this game is fun. It's been a long time since I've been able to sit and play a game for a long period of time and still be excited about it. Magazines and internet websites may have given TEEN TITANS a bad rating due to the characters and the fact it's not revolutionizing the gaming industry. Also, it takes a few minutes to become used to having so much on the screen at once. TEEN TITANS is a standard beat 'em up but being able to switch characters on the fly keeps the game from ever becoming boring. The combos are simple enough to pull off, but each character has their own unique talents. Also the game progresses, stronger and new attacks are unlocked. And I have to say it's very satisfying playing as beast boy and using him to turn into a t-rex and knock everyone down, then turn into a lion to swat and roar, then then finally becoming a rhino to plow down anyone that's left. For the price of $19.99, this game is a steal. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Video game credits call it the best B-ball game ever made. Count me in on that wonderful observation as well. I'm a huge fan of the 2K1 series and played it daily until the purchase of this. My complaints with NBA2K1 have all been met in the 2k2 series. Better cross-overs, defending passing lane, fast break alley-oops (a sick move when perform from half court), better post moves and in the paint moves. The on-line play is always the added luxary bonus that no other console but SEGA offers right now. Besides, I need on-line play because none of the scrubs I play against at home can handle me. :-) lol.... Anyway, believe the credits, PS2 and X-box had to jump on the bandwagon for some reason. SEGA SPORTS has B-ball on lock for this season. NBA Live can't come close......
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harvest moon 3. when i found out harvest moon 3 was comming out i was really impressed with the new adjustments natsume made to their latest release in the hm series. it is much better than any other hand-held hm game yet. the new tools r awsome and now u can get married, but only to your partner. although the tasks may seem repetuous, it is more fun to go through them then using any shortcuts (believe me i know). there could be more landmarks, and u should be able to chose your own music, otherwise u might go insane. overal i give it 5 stars, for fun, 4 1/2 for difficulty, and a 10 for overal gameplay.( i know the highest is 5 but this is a GREAT game!) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What if. What if you took Disney and mixed them with the Backyard BunchTM? Well, I wouldn't know but could you imagine if Pablo Sanchez had to face Mickey Mouse? Or Donald Duck faced-off against Pedro Martinez? How's about Chip N Dale going against Ernie Steele? Well, there's no Disney in this game, but overall, it's still about the coolest game of baseball around! That would have been nice to see a "Charmers Team" in this game, Charmers don't get enough attention! There are 9 professional players in the game along with 2 unlockable fields! This review is just an idea, it's not meant to be helpful! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Moderately fun , average gameplay. This game tries to expand the notorious Frogger arcade hit from the 80's by bringing an adventure-type gameplay and increasingly difficult missions to accomplish.
Gameplay is easy to grasp, the instruction booklet is almost not necessary as hints and help are available throughout the game. You are still in command of little Frogger, moving him in the familiar directions: north, south, east and, west. You can also jump/glide, rotate him and use his tongue to catch insects and do other stuff. This time Frogger not only needs to avoid traffic, alligators and water, he also needs to overcome and conquer boulders, snakes, henchmen, mean bosses and the evil Mr. D in order to claim victory.
Game music is upbeat and modern, appropriate for the each level. You can set sound effects, music, lives and continues at the Options screen. The game can be saved in one of the 4 internal slots available eliminating the need to enter a cryptic, easy-to-lose continue code. A very nice feature is the language selection. There are 5 languages to choose from including Spanish, English, French, Italian and German.
Graphics are clear and colorful, control response is fair. The only thing I found was that the game gets too difficult too fast. That could be the only reason against recommending it. But if you consider yourself a game jockey then you are in for a treat.
3 stars | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BEST RACING GAME EVER. When I first got my GBA i got Mario And this........... I first played mario thought it had the greatest color and sharpest....until.............f zero then i put it in I was blown away the graphics where so detailed on the ships when you turn you can see the rudders and the fins moving i was so impressed the graphics may be arguebly close to those of the n64 everything in the game was so detailed when i compered this to mario it blew it out of the water graphics wise i also liked mario a lot but this game is also fun the controls need gettin used too, and you will the gameplay is impressive the jumps the sliding on ice each level is unique If you wanan buy a good game for your GBA GEt this TRuST ME and im a expeirenced gamer who is not easily impressed been playin games since the atari so beleive me GET THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I Had Fun With This as a Kid But Looking Back on it. I was one of those kids back when this game out that was excited when Shadow was given a gun. I thought SEGA was trying something new, but in actuality, it might have been the beginning of SEGA screwing up.
Shadow the Hedgehog as a game wasn't bad but it wasn't good as I remember it when replaying it.
Story: The story takes place BEFORE Sonic Battle (a lot of people seem to forget this but this explains why Shadow is so friendly toward Rogue given that he's not too fond of her in Sonic Heroes) and after Sonic Heroes. The Black Arms (an alien race) has invaded earth and is trying to destroy it with their leader Black Doom. Shadow who is suffering from amnesia and trying to recall the events of Space Colony ARK does not want to get involved until Black Doom approaches him. Its then does Shadow know he needs all 7 Chaos Emeralds to get what he wants.
Gameplay: This is where the game branches off. Shadow can decide who to help out. He can be a hero, villain or neutral the entire way with over 300 different endings (not really, but the guide book lists them as such). There are mainly 10 endings and you have to get them all to get the true ending (make all the 10 endings moot anyway) and ironically all the endings are based on alinements (chaotic, lawful and neutral with good, neutral and evil). The gameplay isn't that bad honestly. You're not playing as Sonic so the game shouldn't be going so fast, but because the game focused more on gunplay, it slowed the game up. The issue with the gun is that you might kill people you don't want to kill (like if you're playing hero, you might accidentally shoot them and then the heroes will call you out on your action). When you kill the Black Arms, the blue gauge fills up and you can use chaos control that skip large portions of the stage (perfect for neutral missions or missions in general where you have to to race/catch up to something). Killing humans means you fill up the red bar and you can use chaos blast to do critical damage to enemies and blow them away (mainly used for bosses). Overall, there isn't that much depth in the game. You can also drive vehicles but there's no point honestly when Shadow runs faster than the vehicle.
Characters: No matter what people say about Shadow being emo, this is the game that actually resolves his character arc once and for her. From this point on, he's no longer the brooding emo about his past and moves toward the future. Alas, his brooding gets annoying in the game and depending on the ending, Shadow remembers things differently depending on his alignment (despite the fact the hero alignment is the one that is closest to canon).
Now people complained about the cursing to. The cursing is out of place in some situation but at the same time, you get the funniest lines in the entire franchise. "Where's that DAMN 4th Chaos Emerald?!" Ironically, this swearing is no different from the new DmC and the whole "F*** YOU!" being shouted over and over again but I can clearly tell swearing like this is aimed toward little kids. It worked for me as a kid. :D
I think the final issue was the voice acting. This is the first game where 4Kids took over the dubbing completely from the original voice actors after Dr. Eggman's original voice actor died...so basically this is where most of the voices started becoming crap until Sonic Colors where they changed it again (but in Sonic Generation, Amy's voice is horrible and Shadow's voice doesn't match. X_X)
My final verdict is the game is so bad (or corny) that it's good. The gameplay is average (not glitchy like 2006) but a huge step down from the previous Sonic games. We get the most memes from this game (stated above and also "FIND THE COMPUTER ROOM!" and "YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY, THE MORE THE MERRIER!" and Shadow's karate chop). Pick the game up if you're bored and while I had fun, many people will disagree which is why the game gets an average score (but the fun score is high for me). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
bollocks. I've seen some unsightly reviews for this 3rd party accessory and they're from people who aren't into it.
I've had the VGA cord and it's fine, but if the game wasn't compatible I had to switch TV's all together, but with this it's as easy as flipping the switch. All the plug ins were fine and sturdy and had great picture coming out. When not using the VGA I used S video and still the image is clean.
The packaging was cheap, but I know the brand and it's to be expected. I suppose it's more for in store retailers to sell and people who just want the cord. I mean, with something like this or similar it's not necessary to hold on to it. It's just gonna be boxed with the console so whatever.
Point is, for great image options and great shipping pick it up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wonderful. I have played every Zelda game and they have all been fabulous, with the exception of 1 (i won't spoil it for you). I am almost finished beating it already which is a little upsetting. I can't wait to beat it 2 more times because of the extras.
Characters- 10/10- fabulous. More new personalities than in any other Zelda so far.
Story Line- 10/10- i didn't expect anything less. i'm glad they brought back Zelda
Animation- 9/10- too cartoonish, but great
Difficulty- 10/10- the only reason i'm almost finished beating it is because i've played for 38 hrs. don't imagine it's going to be easy.
Music- 10/10- they've brought back a bunch of Zelda faves. The windwaker (instrument like the ocarina) is great. i wus a lil confused at first.
I recommend that u play this game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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