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Dungeon Crawler. This game is a Dungeon Crawler that is rarely seen anymore these days. Shining in the Darkness is actually part of the "Shining Force" storyline. The main villian in this game Dark Sol, real name is Mephisto, is the child of Misheala and Darksol from Shining Force 1. You would find this out if you played Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict (gamegear) as he is born in that game. I have played Shining Force my whole life up until it stopped being "Shining Force" with the last one being Shining Force 3 for the Sega Saturn. I love the Shining Force series for it's rich story and engrossing gameplay. Also, I own all the games that encompass that era I stated previously. If you enjoy the "Shining" games after Shining Force 3 for the Sega Saturn I.E Shining Force EXA, Shining Force NEO, Shining Blade, etc this is not the game for you.
Shining in the Darkness is a dungeon-crawler where you control up to 3 characters including you, the main character, in battles against the forces the evil in a story that actually do connect to each other if you played every game in the series and get into it. If SEGA was to actually respect the North American public and release the series properly the proper order to play these games are Shining Force 1 (genesis), Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict (game gear japenese only), Shining Force 2 (genesis). If you were to play the games in that order you would get a very good story that would leave wanting for more.
P.S. if you look hard you could play the final conflict in english | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, but Not Flawless. One of ASB2003's main draws is the franchise capability that allows a gamer to take their favorite MLB team through 20 consecutive seasons, watch favorite players retire, bring up new superstars from their farm leagues, and more, but doing so requires buying an extra, super-sized, non-Nintendo-approved memory card. Gamers not wishing to make the extra investment can still save an entire season on a standard memory card.
The graphics here are good, but not spectacular. They're sometimes choppy, at least on a 13" screen. The instant replay that automatically plays after each out grows old fast.
Pitching is a breeze, but the batting controls take a bit of getting used to. I'm usually adept at gaming controls, but this one took me a couple of games to conquer.
The commentators offer some interesting factual tidbits throughout the course of a game, but their comments when a player hits a home run quickly grow stale, and there have been times (in a game featuring the A's versus the Astros for instance) when they err in their play-by-play calls (strike one was called strike two and vice versa).
Still, ASB2003 has a lot to offer, and die-hard baseball fans won't be disappointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Come on! Developers you can do better. The makers over thought this one. I beat this game, however it wasn't easy. I wanted a 100% completed but if I did that I would have gone crazy. The controls were broken half the time. Making the player do the same challenge over and over again on harder difficulty instead of making good more levels is just the maker being lazy. Get rid of Stg. Bird, and Blink, and Sparks as playable characters make more levels with just focus on hunter and Spyro and make more levels. This was a rage game, and I beat it cut I didn't want the game to beat me. Not playing this one anymore! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
great. This game is amazing it offers everything a racer would want lots of tracks amazingly good looking cars and a large variety at that,And last but not least a lot of cars to unlock .Now the gameplay is amazing to first of all the graphics are so good that sometimes you can see the sun beam off the car these graphics are exactly as good as playstation 2 games. This game never ever gets boring any racer fan needs to buy this game now if they do not have it already. Also all the cars are sponsored by something for example one car is sponsored by adidas i think one is sponsored by dell computers and one is even sponsored by VIAGRA.But enough with that this game is definitley the best racing game on the market right now so forget all the other racing games and go to your local video game store and get test drive that is if you have a dreamcast. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Pretty Good. Harvest Moon one had a failure which rested in the tool system. Sometimes you would lose your tools and couldn't get them back. Harvest Moon 2 was okay but I never got into it that much.
This game is fantastic and blows away the other two. You now can raise 32 animals at a time. 8 cows, 8 horses, 8 chickes, and 8 sheep. If you are the girl your job is to do the animals while the boy works, or, if your the boy, you till the soil while the girl does the animal stuff. You can also do some minigames and build relationships with people in town.
There are problems with this game. The major one is that you need to build up your relationship with the girl or the boy(depending on the one you are) to have them do work. I'm the boy right now and the girl doesn't do much unless you give her items that you harvest. Once you do give more she will become much better but at first she is rather useless. I tried the girl and the same thing happens. The boy is too lazy to clear the field. He removes basically a rock and gives up. In time he gets better but it takes exactly that, time.
This is a good game. It gets fun and you have plenty of years to accomplish your goals. 5 stars! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Helps pass the time....that's about it. I played the DreamCast version back in the day, and thought I'd give this game another try. It's a decent way to pass the time I guess, but honestly I'd much rather fire up something like Final Fantasy Tactics, or Final Fantasy VI (3 US). The battles just drag on and on, and for no real reason. Even normal attacks take just way too long. There's also WAY too much dodging in this game. You miss like 1/3 of your attacks against enemies. Other than curative spells, magic is just a huge waste of time. Lastly, the changing of your weapon color depending on what color the enemy is could have turned out as an interesting implementation, but it never really went anywhere other than having to open up the game manual and constantly check it to see if you have the right color weapon out or not, it's just a pointless hassle. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Latest and Greatest. The latest installment in Mega Man Battle Network series has arrived!
Like the first two, the game is filled with plenty of fun, Virus Busting, battles.
The gameplay is fairly simple and easy to understand making it easy for beginners to jump right in, but the game also holds a great depth of complexity for Battle Network veterans.
Three new style types, Shadow, Ground, and Bug, join the first four types added in the second game, allowing for an even greater level of personalization. Shadow and Ground, however, will never been seen together, except in a Game-Link Battle - for Shadow is unique to one version of Battle Network, while Ground is found in the other.
Also added is the 'Navi Customizer', a special device that can upgrade Megaman's capabilities even beyond a basic Style. Triping over holes in the ground? Use an Airshoes upgrade, and no ground is no problem. Enemy shields stopping your attacks? Equip a breaker upgrade and watch your buster shots rip right through. Piece together your upgrades in the right places, however, or your upgrades will backfire, attracting viruses, shooting flowers, or even crippling your ability to use chips! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Oldie but Goodie (buy used. A lengthy (my first play-through took me 44 hours) role-player that makes you think. Path of Radiance will constantly have you on your wits end constructing careful strategies to overcome the game's challenges, especially because if any of your limited characters are defeated they become UNUSABLE from that point on. Calculations and forethought are what's needed to win, and I like that in a strategy game. Plus, for a Gamecube game, Fire Emblem is gorgeous. The story is enthralling and the characters (which are my favorite part of Fire Emblem) are badasses you want to play as. Path of Radiance is a gem strategy junkies don't want to miss! I'd buy the used game because, unless you're a collector, $47 is worth it and the quality is still mint. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Only for the roster updates. I had the same problem like one reviewer. Should I pay $50 dollars for this game or wait till it goes down to $20 in a year? I said screw it, and decided to buy the game. The loading seems to take awhile, unlocking superstars is a pain, last man standing match is confusing, and the crowd gets in the way of the picture when fighting on the outside. Other then that, its a fun game. The controls are the same as the first, which makes it easy to learn and fun. The game is life like almost, and the new stars are fun to play. I recommend if you like wrestling games. If you dont, then don't even bother. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hey so I loved this controller. Hey so I loved this controller, it worked almost perfectly for about a year, but recently I've been running into a problem. My light is now on the third light, I'm not sure if that means anything, but when it was on the second light it worked perfectly. Anyway recently it will connect to my device instantly, like its suppose to, but then it won't work right. To give you an example, my phone will recognise it, I tested this with ppsspp and going into the button testing. However the controller just won't work. When I actually try to use it my phone won't recognise the input. Idk if you know a way to fix this but it incredibly annoying. Besides that though worked perfectly until it didn't. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great system that was way ahead of its time. The Sega Nomad came out just as the Game Gear was dying. Since I already had a large Genesis Library at the time, it made good sense for me to get one, even though it was fairly expensive at the time. It works great, and was the first way to play the real Sonic games on the go. Although the system has been easily eclipsed by today's portable systems, it is still a good way to play gams on the go, especially since the Genesis games can be bought for very little money today. The only downside is that the system sucks the life out of disposable batteries very fast. Fortunately, the system is compatible with both a Genesis AC adapter, as well as a game gear adapter. The system is fairly rare today, since it wasn't on the market for too long. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Too short. I started playing the game and knew right away something was wrong. The graphics were very tiny and hard to cocentrate on.
The control was pretty good and the music was awesome. My complaint is that the game is too short! I beat this game in 10
minutes! I was really disgusted that I already beat the game.
I sold this game to a friend at school and he seems to like it
. It has been 4 months and he's only on level four. I only
recomend this game to people who stink at video games. They probably finish the game in a couple of years which is the time
it took me to learn how to run a 4 marathons without getting tired. If you're good at video games and you buy this game, I promise you you'll be needing 999 quintillion bottles of maalox. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Sega does what nintendon't . I had a Sega Genesis back in the day when it came with Sonic 2,awesome system one of the greatest systems around. I own Genesis,SNES,Saturn(sold) Dreamcast,Xbox 360, N64,two Ps2s,Playstation, and Gameboy advance. I recently played some of my Genesis games and a lot of them are still fun like Sonic 1,2,3,Zombies ate my neighbors,Sonic and Knuckles, WWF Wrestlemania, Streets of Rage 2. I like Sega better than Nintendo because Sega comes out with creative games with all the systems like Nights into dreams on Saturn, Soul Caliber on Dreamcast, and Sonic on Genesis. Nintendo has mostly the same type of Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Mario games with every system. I do not hate Nintendo I just don't really like Mario games and not a fan of role playing games. The Genesis is a great system,but I think people just like snes better at the time. I think Sega is always trying to bring arcade games to all of their systems which is why I like Sega so much. The games are easy to find at used electronics stores pretty cheap,If you like 2d gaming you should get a Sega Genesis.
Pros: system and games are cheap, fun creative games, reliable system,6 button controller,Mortal Kombat 1 looked better and had fatalities and blood
Cons: some games are hard to find,3 button controller sucks, crap add-ons like 32x and Sega CD | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A solid entry into the franchise. There's always parts of the Metroid series that kind of confused me as to why I like it. Part of it is that I always loved games where "point A to point B" was relatively simple. Not that I want easy games but I like games where I can just pick up and go and after a bit of brainteasing, I figure out where next to go whereas in this series you can explore continously and still find more than you thought was there. With the first Prime being my favorite, Fusion is another one of those games where it's expertly done and well-crafted but you end up treating it unfairly to other games, either in the series or in general.
Story: More story-extensive than anything (that is, until Corruption), Samus was infected by a strange parasite known as X while on SR 388. Almost dead, scientists use a Metroid-based vaccine to cure her but while on the space station, the parasite breaks out and quickly infects the various areas. Not to mention a Samus-like enemy, the SA-X, is after her and with the help of a computer AI named Adam, Samus has to rid the station of X before it infects other planets and civilizations.
Graphics: With the help of some cutscenes, the story in Fusion feels more grander than before and through rather simplistic screens (i.e an image of Samus with overlayed text) it's a more immersive story. As far as the ingame graphics are concerned, they're fairly commonly seen and everything is as it should be but it has a bit more detail and levels have a bit more going for them.
Sound/Music: As always, the music has that otherworldly quality to them where it's quite haunting and eerily beautiful in its orchestration as the music is meant to help support the gameplay rather than be its own catchy tune a la Final Fantasy music. It might not be a downloadable soundtrack but it's a pleasure to have on anyway, that is if you like that ambient stuff.
Gameplay: Same old, really. Samus starts with barely anything and through exploration, upgrades her suit and weapons which include staples such as the morph ball, charge beam and various suits. My one complaint is that there wasn't a lot brand new. Most of it I've seen before and aside from one upgrade I probably haven't seen yet in the 2D ones, everything feels too familiar. Also, many people might not like the hand holding the game does since every new area or objective completed has you go to a navigation room where Adam will tell you what to do next, even say with red arrows (literally) what room it's in. I didn't like this and preferred Prime where it told you the specific room but not exactly the route on how to best get there.
The difficulty is fine aside from the bosses since like most of the series, the bosses can easily whomp you and quite a few almost made me throw the DS across the room since it felt too unfair at times. I don't mind a game that challenges me and keeps me on my toes but games where quick wits and careful playing still nets you game over screens just isn't my idea of fun but I guess it balances out the game: easy exploration, tough-as-nails bosses.
It might not be my favorite entry of the series but any Metroid really tends to be worth a playthrough and Fusion is no different. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Judgement Day wouldn't seem so bad after playing this game. Well its an LJN game do you really need more explanation that that? T2 for Gameboy is not horrible but nor is it very fun either. The play control was decent on some stages and poor in others. The best part of the game is the LA river chase where you are on a motorcycle trying to stop the T1000 in the semi truck. You also do a circuitry stage where you have to rewire the T-800 sent back to save John Conner which was interesting. The game does not seem long enough, most players will finish it in about 30 minutes. The ending is also very generic and pretty lame. The game could have really used another chase scene battle like when the hero's were in the Swat team van trying to escape the T1000 in the helicopter. There is no password or save feature but the game is not very long in general. I think the T2 Arcade game shooter for Gameboy was better than this game. I would rate this 2 to 2 1/2 stars there is very little replay value after you finish the game.
On A 10 Scale
Gameplay 3/10
Play Control 4/10
Story 5/10
Challenge 5/10
Replay Value 3/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Amazing quest through a monsterous world. I was a big fan of the original four Castlevania games (NES + SNES), so this game was a huge surprise to me. You are now Nathan Graves, vampire hunter, your weapon of choice is a long whip, and you are on a huge side scrolling / roll playing quest to find and slay Dracula. The quest leads you on a massive fantastic journey through a dark world that is full of full of mythical monsters, such as mummies, gargoyles, and the grim reaper. This game is not what I expected, from the usual whip and holly water game. This game now lets you find and equip armor, new weapons, special items, such as the double jump and the running boots. It also incorporates spells, which can be mixed and matched to make different effects, such as giving you flame whips or more energy. This game is more like Metroid (NES + SNES), being that it is a side-scrolling quest. It is a big and sometimes tediously long game, because there are countless enemies after you, but its a good thing there are 150 different types of enemies after you or else you will get bored very quick. One of the more difficult parts of the game is the fact that there are several areas that look exactly the same, so you can get lost easily. There are incredibly detailed graphics to the game, but many people complain the game is very dark. This is true, so you will probably have to use your worm light (accessory sold separately). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Deep and Addicting. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is the first Castlevania game released for the GBA and in my opinion, it's the best. The game starts off with you (Nathan) , your master (Morris), and your master's son (Hugh) about to attempt to stop Camilla from ressurecting Dracula yet again, but suddenly, your master is captured and you and Hugh fall down a huge pit into the bowels of Dracula's Castle. Hugh tells you to stay put and he'll go rescue his father and that you would just get in the way. ... Anyway, you are armed with only your whip at first but throughout the game you find DSS Cards. DSS cards are either Actions or Atributes. There are 10 of each I believe. You combine one Action with one atribute to create an effect. The action card determines the effect (such as changing your whip) and the atributes determine in what way (such as making your whip a fire whip, or an ice whip for example). This makes the game very deep because DSS cards are hard to find, yet very helpful. There are over 80 "spells" you can make if you have all the DSS cards. This game also has RPG type stats that increase as you level up or with help from a DSS card combo. These include Strength (damage dished out) Defense (damage taken) Intelligence (amount of magic points and how fast the bar refills) and Luck (likelyhood of an enemy dropping an item or DSS card). There are also subweapons in the game which use up hearts. Hearts can be found from some enemies but mostly from candles (don't ask me why). The subweapons are dagger (shoots straight ahead), holy water (shoots at the ground and does continuous damage for a few seconds), axe (shoots in an arch), crucifix (shoots straight ahead and boomerangs back), and stopwatch (everything freezes for a few seconds except you). According to
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there are 105 different enemies in the game not including the 9 bosses in the game. There are also 14 different areas in the game with different architecture and style. There are 4 different modes to play the game with (though you have to beat the game with each time to unlock the next mode) The castle is HUGE and very well designed. At first you'll only be able to explore a small portion of the castle but after beating the first boss, you can do double jumps that allow you to reach another part. Beat another boss. Get another ability that allows you to explore more and more of the castle.
Unfortunately, the game has downfalls like any other game. For one, if you don't take the time to level up, the game can be very difficult and at times frustrating. Also, DSS cards are hard to find. You can only get one if its dropped by an enemy and only certain enemies drop certain cards. You usually have to kill the enemy more than 20 times for it to drop the card AND, unless you read a guide, you won't know which enemies drop the cards so I highly suggest you read a guide to get the most out of this game. But aside from these minor problems, the game is certainly one of the best games I've ever played and probably the best game on the GBA currently. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
advice for the next Prince: get rid of the heavy metal music. Great game, if I hadn't played "The Sands of Time" first, I wouldn't have thought that game to be better than "Warrior Within".
Overall it's pretty much the same game; fight, puzzle, swing, walk walls etc.
The mood and color is darker, a red tone where Sands of Time had a blueish tone.
The fighting is easier, the enemies are not all over you and you can even avoid them. Boss battles are finished without having to use the back-in-time feature. With the "Sands of Time" the enemies were everywhere, even at the very beginning of the game and it was at times very frustrating, those creatures smacked the hell out of you.
The "puzzles" in "Warrior Within" aren't that easy as in The Sands of Time", every now and than I got stuck not knowing what to do next (how to reach the second tower took me a while to figure out)
The graphics are great, the surroundings, camera angles...stunning! even better than in "The Sands of Time"
Although I don't like Kaileena's silicone breasts, it makes me laugh rather than thinking "what a beautiful woman", I like the evil woman's butt better ;)
The music sucks! Those cheap heavy metal tunes really got on my nerves, it destroys the game atmosphere a lot, they had to stick with medieval/mid-eastern music.
Overall a great game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Easy to pick up, tough to master, impossible to put down. I was a big fan of the original Mario Tennis on Nintendo 64. It was a great game that withstood the test of time. I always wanted this game, and figured I would wait for it to drop in price. Well, it's been a while and it still costs $45, so I figured it was time to plunk down the dough.
The basic gameplay is sharp, a vast improvement to the original. In no time, I was pressing B>B for a super slice, A>A for super topspin, A>B to lob and B>A to drop the ball. The powershots are vastly improved too, although sometimes the animations can be distracting. There is defensive powershots, which will return nearly any ball automatically, and offensive powershots, which can disable an opponent that returns them temporarily.
The graphics are fun, Nintendo style cartoonish graphics. They're pleasant to look at and they do a much better job of distinguishing each character than in the N64 version. The sound is great, and often takes me back to specific moments in different games, whether Mario 64, Yoshi's Island, or even Wario Wares.
My favorite thing about this game is that when I get a little bored of playing regular tennis, there's a slew of mini games available to keep you occupied. My favorite is a tic-tac-toe type of mini game that took a while to understand, but has kept me hooked ever since.
This game is great for casual and hardcore gamers alike. My friends who never play games had no problem picking up the controller and having fun, while I spent hours playing, trying to win every cup with the characters and unlock all the goodies. The only reason you should not buy this game is if you are afraid to lose months of your life to the highly addictive variety of gameplay. A good solo and party game.
Lastly, this game has the best opening movie ever in any game.... seriously :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Absolutely fantastic. The description said the game was in "acceptable" condition with some sort of congealed blue substance on the cover. As soon as I got it in the mail, I was able to get the gunk off in about 5 minutes with a bit of acetone and a whole lot of scrubbing. As for the disk itself, there's a few little nicks and scratches on the inside bit which doesn't really matter and other than that it's nearly perfect and plays like a dream. So I basically got a game that's going for around $100 in this condition for less than $50 shipped and I couldn't be happier. I haven't put it down since I got it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's hard to review this really. Nintendo for some reason tends to be stubborn. While they offer great games, they also have this attitude that they should stand out above all others with innovations and this doesn't always succeed. Remember Virtual Boy? Did you actually buy one, and still have it? Thought so. While Sony and Sega(and literally everyone except handhelds) were doing CD based games, Nintendo still came up with Nintendo 64, which took cartridges. They'll drop the brand new Nintendo DS which has the touch screen ability where you move a pen-like thing around the screen. Different yes but can you imagine how many games will actually use this? And most importantly, instead of online play, they opt for connectivity with the GBA/SP and let's face it, only 2 games really utilize this: this game and Zelda Four Swords. But anyway, onto the game.
Who knew a Final Fantasy game would have very little plot? Basically, the world is covered in a mist called miasma which is lethal to people so they discovered a way to repel this with massive crystals inside towns. Trouble is, they have to be replenished so they send 2-3 caravans to recharge it with myrrh, a mysterious substance you get from trees. That's it. There's no character development, no real big plot twists. Even Zelda Four Swords had a bigger plot than this.
While the story leaves much to be desired, the graphics are astonishing. The character designs are cute, the world's are rich and detailed, spells are fantastic, and let's not forget those cute redesigned moogles(they look fluffier here).
I didn't get far but as far as I could tell, there was only one bit of voice acting: a narrator which tells you a story of the dungeon/level you visit. The music has a folk/Celtic feel to it which, while doesn't have anything has stunning as Liberi Fatali or Aeris's Theme, it does fit the world.
As you've most likely have heard, you can hook up 4 GBA's to play it to it's potential. This may seem cumbersome(either you end up buying all 4 which is stupid to be honest with you or finding 3 friends who happen to have GBA's), it honestly is some of the most fun you'll have playing a game.
As for the gameplay, it's so-so. In order to traverse the world, either a moogle or a friend in multiplayer carries a chalice which protects you from the miasma. Like the review, it's a ridiculous idea that hinders gameplay, especially in multiplayer. Actions are done by cycling through either Attack, Items or the spells you've collected. You'll have find yourself attacking when you should cure yourself cause you didn't cycle properly. You can create bigger, powerful spells if you and your friends time your spells in the same spot but since everyone pretty much goes on their own time, it'll probably miss. The other thing is the spells(or magicites as they're called) can't be taken with you when you leave a dungeon which means you have to find them again in the new dungeons. Ugh.
Despite the many problems it has, it's probably one of the most fun you'll have in multiplayer but I very much suggest it. I end up playing single player as I only have one friend who has a GBA and he's busy most of the time but if you have friends with a GBA each, then definately check this out but you'll notice some problems along the way. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good controller but cord is way too short. So far everything works great. The condition is actually really good, considering how old it is. Buttons were a little stif at first but after a minute into the first use everything was fine. A couple little scuffs (it's expected) but nothing bad at all. The cord is very short (3' - 4') which I don't remember it being that short when I was a kid, so, before writing this review I did a little research and found that the first Genesis model included a High Def graphics print, the controller cord was longer and it had red letters printed on. The later console did not include the HD print, came with a shorter controller cord and the letters on controller were white.
I could be very wrong about all of this and someone could've repaired the cord causing the length to shorten, but I think what I researched is true (please correct me if I'm wrong, I'd like to know if so). It is a bit annoying playing on the short cord so I would recommend getting a longer one. I believe the 6 button version also has a longer length, plus that ones better for Street Foghter and Mortal Kombat. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Absorbing and Fun. Last summer I got a job working as a night security man at a warehouse. I bought and started playing Oracle of Seasons to help pass the time during those nights.
The game was excellent. It's a classic, tried and true Zelda adventure. Often, I would get so absorbed in this game that I lost track of time. I remember one night playing this game for what seemed like an hour only to look up and see that three hours had passed!
My favorite part of Oracle of Seasons was the bosses. I would be so motivated to get through each dungeon just because I wanted to see what the next bizzarre boss would be like. And once at the boss, it was always fun and challenging figuring out the strategy needed to beat him.
Anyway, I'm sure we all know that this game is awesome, and so I'm not going to repeat the praises given in the other reviews. Instead I will now discuss the few flaws and why I only gave this game four stars.
First, the puzzles aren't challenging enough. While they might give a thirteen year old a hard time, they're pretty easy by adult standards. There wasn't one puzzle in the game where I couldn't just stop and think for a second to get the answer, often it was just a matter of finding a tree stump to change the season, and that's not hard either considering you have a map that tells you where all the tree stumps are.
Also, the ring system was kind of annoying. Link can find rings, but before he can use them he has to get them appraised and equipped at the ring shop. I can understand having to get them appraised, but it gets a bit tedious having to go back to the ring shop every time you want to equip a different ring.
Finally, I think they could have made the plot better. When I played Link's Awakening for gameboy I was very interested in the plot. I was curious about the Wind Fish and what would happen when I beat the game and woke him up. Oracle of Seasons plot doesn't have that element of suspense or curiousity. (They do give you a password at the end to play Oracle of Ages, but even though this is a really good game, after spending thrity or so hours playing Oracle of Seasons the last thing I want to do is run out and buy an nearly identical game. Password or no password.) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A must have if you like Zelda-like games. I purchased this game the other day for $4.99. I played it last night for the first time and haven't been able to put it down since then. I love old school Zelda-style games and took a chance on this. It's similar to Zelda but easier. You always know which way to go, which is helpful to me as I can easily get lost with the maps in some games. So far I am thoroughly enjoying exploring the world and solving the puzzles. This was an excellent purchase for under $5.00, and I think it will provide me with hours of gameplay. Highly recommended! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A decent game for the GBA. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 is a good game I would reccomend to buy. It is my personal favorite that I have so far, although I would not go far enough to say it is the best GBA game hand's down it is incredibly nice to have on long trips. This game feature's many skaters and is a great game to keep around the house. The game also
is not to difficult but not to easy either. This is nice so that the age range is expanded farther than in most games. The Custom built skater is also good so that you make a skater the way you want and have him look however you want. If you have a GBA buy it but if you have an Xbox or PS2 get it on that instead. Overall 7 out of 10. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a lot more thinking involved than i expected. this game starts with a real ugly old redneck chick errrrrrrr i mean your momma telling you that you and your siblings must compete for 2 months in the trucking buisness to win the family buisness.so,you travel about buying and selling whatever you are hauling.its deeply ingrained in rednecky type stuff.im just trying to say i think these people couldve used a little more chlorine in thier gene pool.if you don't want to spend all your money on gas and repairs,i suggest cheating.but,even a ten million dollar headstart won't guarantee victory! belive me i tried.your bros and sis are pros.so ask around.the soundtrack is funny the first few thousand times,but is ultimately boring and repetitive once youve heard it.i just turn the sound down and crank some outlaw country like johnny cash,david allen coe or merle haggard.the bikers are your enemy.they are forever messing with you,especialy if you have beer.you can even customize your truck with a painting option.in there ,any part you leave unpainted will be the color of your trailer.ie:i painted a naked white chick on a brown trailer.so her ethnicity was altered by the time i saw it.its ok,you can change it all you want.its fun but there are better games out there.i imagine worse ones too. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Is Shenmue The Best RPG Ever. when i played this game i felt like i was in the game, it was great. the graphics on the game were great, all the detail of the game were great, the story of the game pulled me in, and when shenmue two was released i was amazed with the game. they boosted the characters to 1,000 on shenmue two and shenmue three is coming out very soon and with ala the rumors that has been going around the game is going to be great. ryo is back in shenmue still looking for lan di and he travels to the usa and ryo and ren become good friends from what i heard so i'm waiting for shenmue three i heard its going to come out sometime in 04 so get one but don't buy to many i want one too you know! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Entertaining for a while, not much replay value. Initially, I was very excited by this game. The 2-D action of rotating a ship and using a thrust button to move was familiar from old arcade games; the graphics were kind of cool; there looked to be a huge game world to explore, with hidden artifacts; backstory given from the perspectives of several different races; protecting friendly ships on journeys into deep space; a variety of special weapons to choose from.
However, a number of things about the game quickly deflated my enthusiasm.
* Combat got to be monotonous - you could mix things up a little bit by playing different races, some of which you need to use different strategies for. However, even that gets old quickly.
* As you play, you won't see much new in the way of graphics - new planets that you'll find are less interesting looking than where you started, and about all that you'll see that's new are some different ship designs. After a while, there's absolutely nothing new to see.
* The game world turns out not to be so deep or interesting. You'll get tips that a base or planet exists at certain coordinates, but later on you'll get sent there anyway on a quest. About all there is to the game world is the farther away from the base you go, the harder the enemies get; and on any given planet, you'll find a distinct type of enemy ship.
* The backstory sounds interesting at first, but starts to come down to "there's a blah ship at blah coordinates that seems to be coordinating the Armada activity, go destroy it." You go blow it up, and are then told "that only seems to have made the Armada mad, this blah ship is now threatening blah base, go destroy it." Various plot teaser elements are never followed up on. The actual end of the game is distinctly unsatisfying. The storyline given is that the Armada will now leave humanity alone; however, to keep you playing, you can still go out into space and fight all the same old random enemies. So, is the big threat to humanity over or isn't it?
* There's no variety in the impromptu missions. They all amount to escorting a computer-controlled ship to some coordinates, and blasting stuff along the way. To make matters worse, the destination never makes any sense, it's just some random location. Once arrived, the escorted ship just starts flying around blasting stuff until it gets blown up. Talk about futile! You spend as much time on those missions as on anything, and they make no sense and have nothing to do with the plot.
My experience with the game was initially exciting and intriguing, but quickly turned to monotony; from there, it became "ok, well, I guess I'll try to finish it". The end came fairly quickly, and after that the thought of continuing to play to beef up my ship seemed mind-numbingly boring. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
fairly useless, but if you're a fan then go for it. Plagiarizing makes the video game world go 'round. Sega had Streets of Rage, Nintendo had Final Fight. Before that, there was Double Dragon and Renegade. And that's just one subgenre. It is perfectly common for a game to be released on the heels of another game, utilizing the same structure, topic, and style of gameplay. In the case of Carrier, it is obvious that their developers stayed up a lot of nights playing Resident Evil. But if you're going to rip off a game, at least attempt an improved version, not just a pale knock-off.
This game does nothing better than the Resident Evil series. The graphics are worse by being so simple (and dark, dark to the point where I had to turn up the brightness on my TV to see necessary objects.) The premise is twice as hokey as RE's S.T.A.R.S. group. It isn't nearly as scary as RE. The long stretches of dialogue exposition in Resident Evil were tolerable because they were interesting and revealed plot points. Here, they are tediously boring. RE has minimal backtracking, this has copious amounts of backtracking. And, most comically, Resident Evil had one of the most cheesy, hokey, unbelievably delivered dialogue of any video game EVER. So Carrier should have at least got THAT right, huh? Well, sadly, no. How Jaleco managed to find voice acting even MORE uninspired, boring, and wooden than RE, I'll never know, but they did.
So that's the story. Gameplay is a mirror image of Resident Evil. Same artistic backdrops, same wanky control, same "spooky" atmosphere and gradually revealing storyline. Just twice as boring and unnecessary. Especially now that RE2 and RE3 are available on Dreamcast, you might want to make Carrier the last of the "survival horror" titles you obtain for the Dreamcast.
Well, it is better than Blue Stinger. That's a plus, right? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A great RE game. RE3 Nemesis is great fun. The controls are still a tad bit annoying, I personally like the 360 degree turn that was missing from Resident Evil 2 but going up the stairs by hitting A is still bothersome. Graphics are alright just minor things like when aiming they spin around and there is no foot movement. The story is great but either I missed something or they do not explain what or whom Nemesis is or was. The most annoying thing I ran into on this game was.. Nemesis himself. Not cause he was uber hard but because of his annoying noise. "STARS! GREWARRRHH" That got annoying but was a great indicator of heal if low on health. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Massively flawed brilliance. I think that i should start this review by telling you that i returned this game the day after i bought it (and yes i had the lightgun too). The actual game itself is really good......... in the arcades which is where it should have stayed. You see my main gripe is not the gameplay as this game has given me some of the best minutes of my life (how sad am i?) but there lies the flaw. MINUTES of my life. This game (if you are even remotly skilled at gun games) will only last you from about an 1-3 hours at most. It is so incredibly easy. Even the original, boss and training modes were short lived. Let me give you some examples (warning spoilers ahead). First boss wait till it is just about to hit you then shoot imp thing when it stands still. 2nd boss keep shooting at its chest slowly and constantly and you will hit it whenever it opens, when it jumps up aim at top of screen. Last boss keep plugging away at its heart and when it starts creating bosses just kill them as you did before nothing changes. As you can see the game is just figuring out the bosses patterns and which creatures jump out when so as long as you can shoot straight you will win no trouble (ps no bosses weak spot is ever hard to hit). This does not mean that this game is really bad looking at the magician boss gives you a thrill at being in his prescence (he looks that good) but this turns sour as you defeat him with no trouble at all. Basically if you are rich buy this game (with gun) and enjoy it once in a while (its good while it lasts) but if you are like me and strapped for cash don't bother and buy a game which gives you better value for money. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It is what it is. and that is, an over the top snowboarding funfest!
I'm not sure why people want to bash Tricky for not being realistic... Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 isn't either yet it's getting rave reviews. They are both extreme game remakes that stretch the possiblities and physics of their sports.
Tricky may have been designed for the PS2, but the GCN port isn't bad at all. I haven't experienced the slow framerate that I've read about and I haven't had issues with the controls that I've also read about. The latter leads me to believe that the reviewers saying the controls are sketchy are just more comfortable with the PS2 controller. However, it did freeze up on me once. Hmmm...
On to the game:
Tricky looks amazing! From the riders to the environments, everything is top notch. And the levels are huge with many different options for getting down the mountain. I've found numerous shortcuts after thinking I was lost and out of contention - so don't give up until it's officially over. The soundtrack is also full of great music and realistic snowboarding sounds (that ice scraping is dead on perfect).
The handles come within minutes of starting the first race and there is a trick book to guide you thru the actual buttons and combos needed to pull them off. There's a turbo boost to help you catch up if you need to and then there's the coveted "tricky." Boost your tricky meter to the top by performing lesser tricks and combos. Once you get "tricky" you have 20 seconds to pull off one of your rider's special moves. They aren't realistic, but they still look great! You can also make friends and enemies throughout the course of the world circuit and you have the ability to take people out with knockdowns which gives it a little "Mario Kart" feel too. There's just a lot going on here!
As I said before, it isn't realistic, but it is extremely fun. Tricky lets you do what isn't possible on the mountain and come away injury free. And as long as you aren't looking for a realistic snowboarding game, then you'll love this. It's like 1080 on steroids! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Device HORRIBLE PRICES. They say honesty is the best policy well I'm gonna be honest here. One this is a great thing for those who play games and have difficulty with it or for those who play the Pokemon games and need to unlock certain events to get Pokemon like Deoxys or Mew. EG. There's a teleport code that'll take you to the islands where you can battle and get a legit Deoxys & Mew without having to catch them in the wild and not have to have the problem of them never listening to you cause you caught them in the wild. But the prices people are selling this at is outrages! This is Amazon not ebay. People need to learn the differences. ebay is a bid site not an out right and buy here pay here site, yeah they got buy nows but they are still over expensive. Amazon is a buy here pay here place where people come to expect to pay less then the normal retail prices on items such as this Gameshark. I'm telling you go to a used game store or something don't get jipped cause people on here wanna ask MORE then they payed for when they bought this brand new in the store for $29.99+tax. This is a great device but the prices are horrible this is not ebay people if you wanna get more then what you payed for for items like this sell it on ebay not here. You could probably get this for a buck at a yard sale for all I know but I'm sure not gonna pay over $60 (with shipping and handling it comes to over $60) for a device you paid less for. Sheesh this is Amazon not ebay. 5 stars for this product in general but cause of the prices I give it a 1 star cause its not worth whats being asked for. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
THE BEST GAME EVER TO HIT THE GBA. This is the best game ever!!!! when i first got it i thought it [was disappointing]. but then i progressed through it and it was really good. You can unlock different micro and mini games by completing different tasks. It also contains a wide variety of strange characters, ranging from two cat machanics, ninjas, an alien, a mad scientist, and a dude with a funky hairdo. They have the funnest unlockable mini games, including "Dr. Wario" which is a remake of the original "DR. Mario." It also contains a really fun skateboard game in which your skating through a city avoiding everything in your path. Here are the pros and cons
Pros:
Cool characters
Unlockable minigames
Fun micro games
Cons:
Micro games are too short (each one 4-10 seconds long)
So go now and buy this game! You'll be very happy that you did!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Best Current Multi Player Advance Game. Being huge gameboy fans my buddies and I were on the waiting list early for the new advance and have been playing nearly non stop for the past few days. Of all the CURRENT games, this is the best Multi Player game out there.
If you have EVER played Mario kart, this is basicaly the same thing. Same game play, feel, with similar power-ups and items. Why Nintendo did not release Mario Kart Advance is beyond me, this is one multi player genre that does not get boring.
The characters are not Mario, Princess, etc. BUT who cares? There are plenty of characters to choose from and plenty of different courses to race on. Like Mario Kart, you have your ice courses, your beach courses, your "sky courses" and the ever difficult "castle" course.
Again, this is pretty much the same thing as Mario Kart, if you have played that with your friends before you know that it rocks as a multi player game. Krazy Racers is no different. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Star Wars fans MUST HAVE this game. This game is only $30, and it's one of my top 10 games of all time. The first mission is the attack on the Death Star from the end of A New Hope! You have to pilot a T-65 X-Wing through the trench on the Death Star to the exhaust port! But watch out Vader's on your ass, he even says "The Force is strong with this one". And Obi-Wan is with you "Use the Force Luke". As you get closer to the port some one comes over the radio saying "Luke, you switched off your targeting computer. What's wrong?", "Nothing I'm all right". That mission alone makes the game worth buying, hell, it makes the GameCube worth buying. Other missions include The Battle of Hoth, The Battle of Endor, and even the Escape From the Death Star (using the Falcon's turrets to fend off incoming TIE's). You can unlock ships like the Slave 1, the B-Wing, The X-1 Advance (Vader's TIE Fighter) and even the Naboo N-1 star fighter! All the missions and ships have a little description into their history. For example: "An illegally modified, Corilean Engineered YT-1300 transport, The Millenium Falcon, is one of the more formidable star ships in the galaxy. Owned and piloted by Han Solo and his Wookie partner Chewbacca..." I could go on and on. There is a chase camera view, but that sucks compared to the cockpit view. You can even turn your head to check out your ship, or make sure your wingmates are by your side. The graphics make this game clearer and more detailed than the movie it self. You will NOT be disappointed | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Very above average! Good gameplay. This game is extremely enjoyable if you've played N64. The courses are varied and offer challenge and make the player concentrate. Some courses are very hard and nearly unbeatable if one doesn't memorize them, as I do. In my personal opinion, it is an honor for an amateur to place 4th in the Amateur podracing circuit. It is even more so if they place 7th in the Galactic and Invitational circuits. So, it is pretty fair. All the podracers to choose from are top notch, but the best armor and durability goes to a player named Gasgano. (If you disagree, there are many choices) This is the player I use the most on the more advanced courses. If you are a beginner, go with Anakin Skywalker.
Go buy this game if you like good, technical fare. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Is Nintendo going to come out with any NEW Mario Games. I love super mario bros. 3 but it's time for Nintendo gameboy advance to release some new games instead of taking old games from NES & SNES. Just a list of some of the games which are not new and put on GBA:
Super mario world from SNES
Super mario bros. 2 & Super mario bros NES
Super mario world 2, Yoshi's Island SNES
Donkey Kong SNES
Those are just a few!
and I think it's fair to say that there hasn't been any new amazing games that haven't been already on NES or SNES. Nintendo is making the money bags just rereleasing games instead of making Super mario bros. 4 or Donkey Kong 4. Nothing new! Now it would be alright it they had some, but they really have no new games for the most part. All and all the games are great and it is a great way for the younger crowd that didn't have SNES or NES but give me a break, Nintendo needs to develop some new material. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good only if you have not played the DC version. This was a really fun game on the Dreamcast back when it came out, and it's gonna be pretty much the exact same thing on GameCube, with graphics just a little bit better. But if you already have it on Dreamcast, there is no reason to spend 50 bucks on a game you already have. If you have not played it, I suggest getting it because it's pretty fun, especially if you have friends over and you can see who gets more money.
A little about the game itself- the game is based on driving a taxi around a city (there are two huge San Francisco type cities to choose from) and go around, getting customers for your taxi. Choose from 4 drivers, each with their own car things that they'll say like "Hop in" or "Hey, what's up!"
Once you get your customer, they'll tell you where they wanna go and then there will be a little arrow telling you directions. Get them to their destination within a certain time and you will get paid an extra tip, and if you don't make it in time or have a slow time you won't get quite as much money. You'll do that for a preset time (5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc) or you can play arcade mode where you get more time when you get more customers.
The gameplay in this game is what makes it great- the controls are just awesome. Driving around is easy to learn yet challenging to master because there are special moves that you learn like the crazy spin I believe it's called where you can turn really fast and easy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great entry to the Zero series..but not without some minor flaws. I'll keep this as short as possible, I've been a fan of the GBA's Zero series since its inception. This entry might be almost as hard as the 1st MMZ game (and you all might remember how tough THAT one was). But the difficulty is vintage Mega Man.
The game is more of the same (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), but what I didn't like was the Recipe/Body parts system. I had a hard time finding recipes that would HELP me in the game on my own & ended up having to go to gaming sites for a little help. Also, if playing in Normal mode, Sub Energy Cannisters are a MUST to complete the game (unless you're just that good).
A great little entry that seems to be the finale to the Mega Man Zero series of games (though the DS' Megaman ZX is a losse sequal of sorts). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Okay whoever says that this game stinks is definetly messed. Okay , yo this game is the best fighting game out there, and if you say that this game is easaly beat you got something wrong or your cheating. If you were smart you wouldn't even pay any attention to those annoying people who put up those one star reviews. This game can't be beaten in "like ten minutes" because you need hours of play for some objectives and it took me even longer then that. That person who said that the game was beaten in ten minutes either has a boken watch, or a broken brain. Another thing that makes this game awesome is that if you have more then four players you can setup tourtuments that can involve up to 64 players! So, get this game if your smart. Listen to those one star reviews and feel like an idiot when you go to a sleepover and you don't know how to play. Buy it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Great First Person Shooter. Before I begin the actual review, let me give some history of Free Radical, the developer of this game. They created Goldeneye: 007 for the N64, arguably one of the best games ever for the N64. They were also at Rare for most of the work on Perfect Dark but left before it was completed. I mean come on, with a record like that how can you go wrong, I own a Gamecube and I still play Perfect Dark a lot, also Sega Genisis but that doesn't matter. The point is Free Radical creates timeless games.
Ok, now down to the review. This game has a fairly challanging single player, you will breeze throught the first few missions then get caught at Neo Tokyo, as I did. The game has a fast pace that will keep you on your toes, unlike slower games that require more strategy, like Medal Of Honor: Frontline. The game has tons to do though, even though I'm stuck in single player, I still create maps and play in arcade challanges, unlocking new things for multiplyer. The controls take a little getting used to, but I had them down in 20 minutes flat, so there is not too much of a learning curve.
Now the multiplayer. This game has so many options to choose from. Free Radical kept it's Co-Op idea, but in a bit of a dissapointment to me, they got rid of the Counter-Op mode that was in Perfect Dark. But the actual multiplayer you can do anything, choose weapons, bots, levels, and many of the match's rules. It is a game that would have made the people at Rare very proud, it truly lives to the standard set by Perfect Dark and Goldeneye: 007.
In conclusion, this is one of the best games out for any system, I highly recommend getting it no matter which system you own. It has enough to do to keep the disk in your system for months on end, it's just that darn addictive. ... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Star Fox Adventures turns out to be an adventure-RPG. ...The Story:
Fox Mcloud had beat Andross in the past adventure for the N64. This time he goes to an nknown planet filled with dinosaurs, and has to save a female fox named Krystal. He has to defeat huge bosses and the Dinosquads. With the help of Slippy Toad, Peppy Hare, and Rob the Robot, Fox will have to travel trough all the planet and save the day...The game has just a bit of the use of the Arwing. It's only use is to travel from place to place within the planet. So basically, the game is an adventure game.
You will also have a magic wand or stick to battle your enemies with huge combos and special powers.
I also know this game is an RPG (Role Playing Game), which means you will have to think. In a RPG, almost everything is interactable, which means you can talk with almost any character, and touch many things. So if the game is an adventure and also an RPG, this makes it an Adventure-RPG, just as Zelda (well actually Zelda is similiar, because Zelda is an Action-RPG).
The planet is huge, which makes you explore alot, and has lots of bosses in it.
What makes this game a must buy?:
The answer is quite simple: It uses the best techniques from an RPG, the best techniques from an adventure game, a great and world wide known cast of characters, has unbelieveable graphics and fighting tactics, has a great story-line, and the game is just a MASTERPIECE...Just remember the quality of games Rare makes, and you'll be happy to buy this title... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The cream of the Gamecube's RPG crop. Paper Mario 2 The Thousand Year door is probably one of the best RPGs to come out for the Gamecube in a while. It is definitely of of my top 5 favorite RPGs for the system. But enough about me. This game is the successor to Paper Mario for the N64.
For those who remember it, the premise was that Mario is flat like a sheet of paper while his surroundings are all in 3D. The surroundings are presented in a way that is reminiscent of a pop-up book. Paper Mario includes a simple turn-based battle system that is relatively easy to master.
Nintendo has kept the unique look of the surroundings and made a small change to the battle system for the sequel. Any time you go into a battle you are brought to a stage where your performance will either cause your audience(which grows with your popularity) to cheer you on or throw things at you.
Newcomers will love the new moves available to Mario, such as turning into a paper airplane to fly short distances. Long time fans will love the expanded assortment of badges and recipes, plus seeing new locations and meeting new partners.
One of the best parts of this game is the Pit of 100 Trials. This Pit is a series of 100 levels filled with enemies to battle. Your goal is to beat each enemy and move down each level. You can only use whatever items you bring with you. Fortunately, you can leave the pit after every 10th level to restock. Doing this however, means you have to start over from the beginning all over again. Beating the pit is the biggest challenge in the game.
This game is a very good RPG and one that any Gamecube owner should have on their shelves. I give this game a 5 out of 5. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The worst system available....with some of the best games. I own an Xbox but decided to get a Gamecube just to play some of the Mario titles and some other exclusive titles to Gamecube. All the games which I bought are all fantastic, and provide endless fun. However, the system itself leaves ALOT to be desired. I always thought of the Gamecube as the worst of the current three consoles, but actually owning one made me realise its one of the worst consoles ever. The Xbox Controller S is one of the best controllers ever, and the PS2 controller isn't so bad...but the Gamecube controller is horrific. Never have I seen or held such a terrible controller. It feels totally wrong and looks even worse. The original controller's cord is also terribly short. The startup screen for the system and the menu screen are also disgusting, especially when you compare them to a system like the Xbox. The system can't play DVDs or audio cds, unlike the other two competitors. Every extra capability must be purchased as an addon. There are only two memory card slots compared to Xbox's two slots PER controller. Even the power cord sucks, with its large adapter. There are a few positive points however, such as the very compact size of the system, the nice, small size of the Gamecube discs and standard 4 controller ports. However, these small extras don't make up for the absolute nonsense the actual system is. The exclusive games, however, are fantastic and make the system worth it. After all, games are why you buy a gaming system. This review was only an assessment of the actual hardware. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Issued with issues. I would like very much to give this game a good review. Unfortunately, it has a major issue. Having played through most of the excellent DS version of this game (Explorers of Darkness), I understand how the game system works. Unfortunately, with regards to Red Rescue Team:
When I play this game on the DS, THE B BUTTON DOESN'T HALF THE TIME. I often have to press it 4 or more times to get the menu to come up. Since the B button is crucial to gameplay, in and out of dungeons, this is a crippling defect.
When I play the game on GBA, the B button works maybe a little bit more, but the lighting is so poor that it cannot be played at all without scrunching around and arranging lamps just so. Is the GBA meant to be used only outdoors on a sunny day? I'm sure there are lots of those in Seattle.
Recommended only for those DS owners who have finished Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness or Time (if one can ever really be said to finish such a game) and want more. NOT recommended for the GBA! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Like Rampage crossed with Street Fighter. By that I mean you play as monsters who beat each other up against the backdrop of trashing cities. A novel idea, but I am assuming that King of the Monsters is a game that is probably best enjoyed in the arcade. After playing the Sega Genesis version I can definitely see the appeal but it's just not that appealling to come back to it again and again.
There IS loads of fun to be had in smashing the place up and doing LOADS of damage to world but I know it's going to be even better in an arcade and the Genesis controls can be a bit sluggish sometimes, which isn't good when you rely on quick reflexes.
Graphics C
Sound C
Gameplay B
Lasting Appeal C | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not as good as others would have you believe. Everywhere I look I see people hailing Metroid Prime as game of the year in 2003 and one of the best games ever created, but it's just not true.
To begin with, it's a first person shooter. It's not a first person 'sneaker' or an explorative game, it's a first person shooter, and an average first person shooter at that. Anyone who tries to tell you that it isn't a FPS is forgetting the simple fact that after you clear out a room of enemies it will be re-stocked after you move two zones away. So not only are you shooting constantly, but you're killing the exact same monsters that you just got done killing. And we're not just talking zoomers and shriekbats here, we're talking the harder, more annoying enemies like pirates and chozo ghosts.
Maybe if Samus had half the agility she had when she was in 2-D it might be easier to simply run past them, but since she made the jump to 3-D she moves much more slowly in every action she performs. If you're used to the slow movement of FPS games on a console it may not bother you as much, but I try to keep my FPSs on the quicker PC. It takes Samus about 1.5 seconds to turn around. That may not seem like much time, but it feels like a snail's pace when you're being shot in the back by three enemies (all of whom you've probably killed twice within the last 10 minutes.)
The story is pretty much ...too. You get the story in little bits and pieces of journal logs, from computers usually, that you have to scan while wearing a specific visor. And it's not just journal entries that you have to look for with this special visor, you're also looking for cracks in walls and other passages that may or may not be vital to progressing the story. So now you're scanning each room you enter with the visor to make sure you didn't miss anything. Imagine how much fun it is to go back and do that over again when you get the other two visors.
The graphics are very well done, but the environment isn't the best I've ever seen. If you want environment play Eternal Darkness.
Retro was still able to get in the obligatory morph ball puzzles, and it is kind of fun to roll around in the morph ball (the sound is especially good when you're morphed), but it does lose it's appeal after awhile. It's basically just a reminder that you're playing a Metroid FPS.
Overall, this game isn't nearly the gem that I've read about. To me, it feels more like a game that I could play through once and never look at again. The only serious positive note I have about this game is the ability to play the original Metroid once you've beaten Metroid Fusion for the GBA and link it up to your Gamecube. Other than that Metroid Prime is nothing special. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun But difficult. This I would have to say is a very fun game. At first glance I never would have thought it could be fun for people older than 12. But I was completely wrong.
The game offers loads of fun for all ages and can be fun either by yourself (Not recommended) or with up to 3 other people. When you have a bunch of friends together and you want to find a reason to make fun of one another than this will be your game.
Watch out for those higher levels though. They are extremly hard. You have to be some little kid that plays in your momma's basement all day to get good at those.
Over all, its a great group game. I would recommend it. Good luck collecting all those Bongos! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Underrated. Very traditional as a final fantasy game in lore and design then most new ff entries. Very good title,not given a chance by most people.
The good
The gameplay
Is a real time battle rpg. Go through vast creative dungeons. Find rare items, level ups in dungeons and weapon plans. Combine magic to find new ones. 4 classes to choose from-balanced, range, magic, and heavy melee.(each class is a different race.) Gets more challenging as the season progress.
Great art design overall that transitions to graphics well.
Still enjoyable as a long single player.
Expert composed music.
Great lore and storyline.
Poison covers the atmosphere of the world and only the crystal that protects the town is only thing saving it.
Interesting side characters and races.
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Customize a avatar hero.
Enough memory slots to try all unique classes.
Some of best magic attack effects of seen in awhile.
Great narration on the locations lore. Very book novel,detailed.
The bad
Unreasonable requirements to play co op. Need a gameboy sps and cord pacific in order to connect to gamecube.
Conclusion
Even if it doesnt play like a normal final fantasy, it still deep,fun game mechanics to play with. Even as a single player experience, its enjoyable and long. Great atmosphere too, very traditional lore of old ff games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game, Too High Expectations. I bought this game and now have all three Ninja Turtles games for my gamecube. The first were good, the second one being extremely good, but the third is a great game and unlike the 1st and 2nd games, Mutant Nightmare has a variety of stages from the traditional scroller to rail levels and even target shooting!!! I've played this game with my little sister and she loves it!! Now, when I bought this I have to confess that my expectations for it was very high and have been let down a bit.
What I don't like about this game is that all four turtles are with you througout the whole game and it's not like one or two turtles according to how many people are playing, but all four are there regardless. It can be irritating if you're trying to go off someplace and waiting for the other turtles to follow you; what I don't mind though, is that, unlike part 2, each turtle has their own health. That part is good, since you don't have to worry about dying and get a game over just for one turtle dying. lol. Also, a con is that the missions tend to be shorter than all three present games; just as soon as you get into the levels, it's over before you know it. While this can be a blessing (cause some levels you're lost like crazy) this can also be a disappointment because it keeps the excitement of the game to a very rare minimal to where you really don't get charged to play and even bordem. But, nevertheless, when you consider how many missons you have to go through, it's no wonder things are the way they are (and believe me, it's a long game even for the levels being a bit short). But the best thing about this is that you get to unlock Turtles in Time, the arcade version of the game, but like the last game the arcade version copies the 3rd NT game, so forget about what you heard in the arcade. It's still a good addition and is fun to unlock.
So, in my final words, while this 3rd Ninja Turtle installment isn't as great as the last one, it's mult-variety levels are enough to keep your interest level up while still feeling like a traditional beat'em up NT game. The music is great and the controls are very simple with challenging enemies and plenty of goodies to unlock. In this game you level up your turtles by buying moves, scrolls, and other stuff that help you build up your favorite turtle to the max to kick some major mutant butt!!! While the game isn't all extremely better, it is different and that's what makes it great. If you are Ninja Turtle fan and just want the game as part of your collection, go for it. But even if you're not, this is a game good to play with your buddies (or in my case, siblings (2 of them)) to team up with and challenge yourselfs to put an end to the mutant nightmares that threaten New York as well as the turtles themselves. It's even greater when you unlock Turtles in Time which takes you back to memory lane for the older NT fans (like myself) or introduce a great classic to new ninja turtle fans. I give TMNT 3:Mutant Nightmare, a 4 out of 5 stars!! TURTLES RULE!!!!!! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
EWW GROSS I HAVE A PIMPLE. I did not like this game simply because it is like bad man....you know like water? If you were to buy this game and you were to buy a dead cat you would have more fun playing with the dead cat. If that dead cat were to come alive and die again you would be sad. If this game started fun and then sucked you wouldn't care because of the fact that cats don't die. If you are to buy a game look into Final Fantasy! They have LIVE cats and they don't have dinosaurs. Who would make a game about dinosaurs..I MEAN COME ON REALLY!! PEOPLE COME ON!!! You would have WAY more fun watching your grandma burning a popsicle stick. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the greatest consoles ever. I purchased a Sega Genesis console back in November 1989. My Genesis is still in mint condition and I pull it out once in a while to relive the classics. If you do not own one of these gems, I highly recommend that you pick one up! There are hundreds of titles available, most of which sell for only a few dollars. Some of these titles are among the greatest video games ever created; you must own these if you're a collector.
While playing these games, it's important to consider the limits the game developers were constrained to. Unlike today's consoles - with seemingly unlimited CPU power, bandwidth and memory - the developers were forced to work with a very small amount of storage capacity to hold graphics and sound data. Over time, these developers came up with some very clever techniques to overcome these limitations. I recall being "wowed" by the effects in games such as Gunstar Heroes and Earthworm Jim...effects I had no idea my little old Genesis could do more than five years after owning it! Over time, I came to really appreciate these efforts and continued looking forward to how much further the envelope would be pushed.
Below is a list of must-own games for the Genesis. This is by no means a definitive list; these are just my favorites among those games I have played.
Platformers: Sonic 1, 2 & 3, Chuck Rock 2, Castle of Illusion, Ristar, Alex Kidd, Earthworm Jim, Aladdin, Ecco, Flink*(see bottom) and Shinobi 3.
Fighters/Brawlers: Golden Axe, Streets of Rage 1 & 2, Eternal Champions, Street Fighter II CE and Two Crude Dudes.
Shooters: Gunstar Heroes, Truxton, Sub Terrania, Gaiares, M.U.S.H.A., Ranger X and Raiden.
RPGs: Phantasy Star 2, 3 & 4, Beyond Oasis, Land Stalker, Crusader of Centy and Shining Force II.
Sports: Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf, Madden and Tommy Lasorda Baseball.
If you're inclined to pick up the Sega CD add-on, you should also consider the following: Flink, Wonderdog, Final Fight CD, Sonic CD, Earthworm Jim SE, Robo Aleste, Silpheed, AH3 Thunderstrike and Batman Returns.
*The Misadventures of Flink is available on cartridge in the Euro market only; however, it's available domestically on the Sega CD. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game...too short. After beating ... out of Skies of Arcadia twice, I told myself, "Self? You need another RPG." So I picked up Grandia II. Good points first. The battle engine is excellent. Characters just don't run up to the enemy, strike, then go back to their original position. They are moving around, which makes you think out a battle strategy. Everything from which magic our item to use, down to the basic question in this game, especially when fighting bosses, "Do I have enough time to cancel this guy's attack before he wipes me out?" The graphics are very good, too. It's a funky mix between polygons, CGI, and Japanese anime. pretty wicked. You'll understand what I mean when you use Ryudo's Dragon Zap, or Millenia's Fallen Wings. The storyine starts out great, but somewhere along the line it turns into a theological discussion on good, evil, and religious beliefs. But it was enough to keep me interested. To this date, other than Soul Reaver, I haven't heard better voice acting in a game. you will definitely be suprised. By far, my biggest problem with this game is that it was way too short. Ususally, when I play an RPG, I like to fight whatever I can, whenever I can. Being that in this game, you can see where you enemies are, I was in heaven. By doing that I put myself slightly ahead of the game. Beating bosses were not a problem. So, in the end, I ended up clearing Grandia II in 3 days (it didn't help that I purchased the game on a Friday. I played it all weekend). Also, don't be fooled. The jewel case says that there are 2 discs. This is true, but one disc is the game's soundtrack. But all in all, this game is great. But to this date, Skies of Arcadia is a better game. If you have neither game, buy Grandia II first, then buy Skies, so you won't be dissapointed. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Deal of the Year. If you were waiting for a sega 2k1 bundle well here it is it's got a dreamcast console,NFL 2K1,NBA 2K1,WORLD SERIES BASEBALL 2K1,although world series is not a good game you got other 2 games.this is a good deal...sega it's hopefully droping its prices. anyone with a hundred bucks, can spend hours,days,weeks or even months playing this games specially nfl 2k1.isn't everyone bored of the psx and n64 the dc shouldn't drop it's of the dreamcast which is good but it's still in the fight with gamecube.this is the best deal ever so my score i will give it a 99.9%. the psx neither the n64 will ever compare with the dc.everyone buy this bundle before it's gone forever.psx and n64 [don't compare]. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Only got 5 stars cause you can't give it 10. This is probably STILL and will ALWAYS be the best game on gamecube. It is waaay better than the original ever though that is an EXCELLENT game in its own right. But this game is better in every way. It has more characters, more weapons, more levels, and has a tremendous replay value because it has about 300+ trophies to collect. The action is nonstop and frantic. Each match is different because all the characters are pretty well balanced. One may be lightning quick but weak(pichu) while another may be a plodding brute(gannandorf). No matter what Nintendo game you like, it will probably have a character from that game. Best multiplayer game of all time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Awsome RPG. Okay, let's start with this: I literally played for over 5 hours the day that I got this. I played for about 5 yesterday, and 2 with the great splitscreen Multiplayer mode on Friday. WARNING: This game is addicting, fun, and will keep you occupied for hours on end! Heck, the character creation system is fun enough to play for a while! What model head to you want? Clothes? Skin color? Hairdoo? Hair color? Short? Tall? Fat? Skinny? Is the upperbody bigger, or the lower body? What preportions? It's just great. I'm giving it 5 stars, and I haven't even gotten online yet! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
STAY AWAY! STAY VERY FAR AWAY. This game is horrible! I bought it about a year ago when there were only a few 20 dollar Dreamcast titles out. I had a Mad Catz 2 racing wheel. The back of the game said it supported the steering wheel. I had read average reviews on it. What were they thinking? This game doesn't even deserve one star. I don't know how it got a 4 out 5 average. Why is this game horrible? First, the loading times last forever (you could take a nap). Second, my steering wheel wouldn't work. I guess it only works with the original Sega wheel that came out when Dreamcast came out. Third, the graphics looked like a first generation Playstation game. And that is being kind. The framerated was not much more than 15 frames/second. Fourth, the physics engine was ridiculous. The crashes were pretty goofy. Thankfully the store I purchased it from allowed me to exchange it or I would have used it for a coaster. This is probably the worst game ever made on the Dreamcast! There are so many great games that are priced at 20 bucks now. You can make a wiser choice in picking one and that wouldn't be too hard to do. It is a crime that this game was even released on the super system that the Dreamcast is. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is awesome and if you give it a chance you will most likely enjoy it. Most people believe this game is absolute trash. I beg to differ, the creative storyline playing out Dr. No and Goldfingers turf war was interesting and compelling the whole way. The weapons are mostly original too. The traps are one of the coolest parts of the game it makes taking out the enemy's henchman all that much funner. Overall the entire game was great. Whats sad is that people always try and compare it to GE007 and it's not. So what it shares a name with a previous generations game it's still great in its own way. Although in my opinion multiplayer is better then the original goldeneye. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Solid GBA Gem. This is one of the GBA's games. First off, if you like any other Monster Rancher game - this is for you.
Really it is pretty impressive having a little over 500 monsters, a whole bunch of special monster that have requirements to unlock and a system by which words generate new monsters.
The story is solid. Monster life span is about 4 years at the most, so it will take you a few to make it through. I did it is 4 but others have done it in as little as 3 and as many as 40. Any level of gamer can enjoy this as it offers difficulty, a curve and, accessibility.
The only big con, is the expedition system in the game. It adds little, expect to help the story. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Highly-portable, cheap, and easy-to-use. First impressions of this Power Pak: the fact that the charger cable is retractable, really helps a lot for mobile gaming. I have always hated having to pull apart tangled power cords or had to roll cables for storage, so this retractable design is a big improvement on cable management.
The length of the cable is impressive: I estimate it at about 3.5 feet, give or take a few inches. You probably will find this to more than suffice for many situations.
The operation of this product is very simple: pull the cord out to the length you need, and plug one end into the GBA SP and the other into either the DC car adapter or into your notebook/laptop, and the GBA SP will light up to indicate charging status.
Given that there's only 2 pieces to this Power Pak, you can easily retract the USB cable and drop it (and the DC car adapter) into your bag for quick packing. Gives a whole new perspective into traveling light.
The only caveat I found with this USB cable is that Pelican chose to use a thin gauge of wire. I think they could have chosen a thicker, sturdier thickness of wire but I guess they needed to preserve their margin somehow.
Overall I'm very pleased with the Pelican Power Pak, and plan on keeping this handy while I'm jetting around airports next year. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. This is a great sequal to Golden Sun, one of the best RPGs ever. However, I have grown a liking to the original characters and the original plot. Although you join with Issac's group halfway through the game...it was still different. This sequal is definatly a lot "darker" than the first. Those of you who also enjoyed the cheeryness of the first one will not find that here. Although, this is an extremly good game, filled with lots of puzzels and item collecting. NOTE*** newcomers to the Golden Sun series will not understand the plot easily. it is recomended that you play the first on first and beat it.
The Djinn however are still in this game, with even MORE to collect. You can even transfer your stats over from the first game to this one. There are great new puzzles, monsters, and of course, the Jupiter and Mars lighthouses.
Great game. If your a fan of RPGs, or just like playing a fun game, the final instalment of the Golden Sun series isjust for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Simple, Fun, and a Great Game. Super Monkey Ball is a nontraditional game. The basic concept has no plot and it bears resemblance to the pinball madness games that older gamers might remember from the past. For those who are unfamiliar with older games of this type, the idea is to tilt the stage with the joystick and maneuver a monkey in a ball (hence the name) and reach the goal. The idea seems very simple at first, and it is, however when you try the 'expert' levels, you will realize just how hard this game is. The game is easy to pick up and hard to put down...you will not finish it quickly.
One of the major pluses of Super Monkey Ball is the multiplayer mode. Three starting games are present, in which you have the ability to 'monkey fight' which is where you try to push another monkey off of the stage using a punching glove and extras in an arena, very similar to 'Bumper Ball' in the Mario Party games. Also, there is Monkey Target in which you try to land a monkey ball on stages to receive points. Complimented finally by Monkey race, in which a mariokart-ish engine is used, with only three tracks. Also, the bonuses in the game which are earned by doing well in the main game are fun as well. Monkey Billiards (Pool), Monkey Bowling, and Monkey Golf (Putt-Putt). Overall, the multiplayer is a very enjoyable experience.
Music is good, and it doesn't inhibit the gameplay...Graphics are decent, and don't take advantage of the gamecube's abilities, but they aren't going to make you turn your head the other way or break any mirrors. Also, the Controls are very easy to pick up. The joystick is the only thing used in the main game...
Overall, I'd give this game 5 stars, and it is a must for the serious gamecube gamer! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
decent. I have owned Wave Race for N64 since the month that it came out. And that is a great game. But Wave Race: Blue Storm is even better. However, if you do not own Wave Race for N64 I would not reccomend this game to you. It is very difficult to catch on, and if you really want to learn, the tutorial is rather boring. I love the HUGE challenge of this game, and if you are a big racing challenge lover this could be the game for you, even if you do not have it for N64. One major difference is that in this Wave Race, the levels change DRAMATICALLY from one difficulty to the next. Once you unlock hard and expert, I can garentee it will take you a pretty long time to beat it. In terms of graphics, I'm sure you've heard that it's great. In terms of 2 player action, the 2 player stunt is a great addition. Also, if you really want to be good at this game, take advantage of the free roam selection to look around the whole level for secrets with no time limit. After all, without shortcuts, Wave Race: Blue Storm is an average game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It is double the fun...Double Dashing. This game is really fun!!! You can do Time Trial races, you can multiplayer racing, one player racing and racing with ghost characters! It really cool. You earn new kinds of cups like the Special Cup to race in. You also earn different cars depending what king of medals you get in the Grand Prix. There are different levels like the 50 cc, the 100cc and the 150 cc. 150 cc is really hard. I especially like this game because if you are tired of racing and want to play something else, in the game, you can do battle mode. Battle Mode is where you try and beat your opponent by doing the mini-games that they have.
OUT OF A FIVE STAR SCALE
Graphics: 5 stars
Action : 4.8 stars
Boringness: 1.1 stars | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The best racing game available on the Game Boy Advance. Mario Kart Super Circuit is a great racing game, ported form the Nintendo 64 version. The first Mario Kart game for the SNES was hit, but the N64 version added new stunning 3D Graphics, but got got rid of some of the things that made the SNES game so much fun. Mario Kart Super Circuit takes the best of both titles to make one of the best kart-racing games around. It includes 20 new courses to race on. For those of you who have played both the SNES and N64 versions (like I have) you would find this game to be closer to the SNES title, which I personally think is better than the sequel on the N64.
The graphics of this game are similar to the SNES game, but are mind-blowing for a handheld game. Like the SNES and N64 versions it includes 3 modes: GP (Grand Prix), Battle and Time trial. In GP you choose one of 8 characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Wario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong Jr. and Bowser, and race in a variety of courses in 50cc, 100cc, or 150cc mode. 50cc mode is the easiest to race in, but in 100cc and 150cc the computer gets a lot faster and more challenging. There are also several items that you getting by running over boxes which help you during the races. Lightning bolts (the rarest item to get) makes all of the other opponents small, mushrooms give you a speed burst, banana peels make one of your opponents crash if they slip on it, red shells are used to shoot directly at an opponent to get them off course, and green shells keep bouncing off the walls until it hits one of the racers. If you earn enough points to win a Cup you'll win trophies. Also if you race well enough and earn enough coins you can unlock new tracks from the SNES Mario Kart title.
In Time Trial mode you race in any of the 30+ courses and try to set records for each lap and/or race.
In battle mode you and a friend choose a character to battle against each other. You drive around a course trying to pop each other's 3 balloons. You pop their balloons by shooting green or red shells at them or throwing banana peels at them. This mode is very fun especially if you get tired of GP mode.
The backgrounds are very colorful, and the individual go-karts are detailed nicely. The music and the sound effects are great as well, and the gameplay is amazing.
If you are looking for a very fun racing game for your GBA, check out Mario Kart Super Circuit. It will provide hours and hours of fun for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A little different than the first Sonic Adventure but almost as good. As a long time Sega fan and Dreamcast owner I remember all the hype and excitement of the original Sonic Adventure. That game lived up to the hype in every way possible and when I heard about Sonic Adventure 2 I knew I wanted to buy and keep that game too. Did it live up to my expecations. At the same time it did and in other ways it didn't. Yes, the graphics on Sonic Adventure 2 look even better than the original and the soundtrack despite having a few too many rap songs in the Knuckles level was also really good. So where do I find fault in this game? The consistency and certain aspects gameplay are a little disappointing to me. The first Sonic Adventure featured 6 characters to play as and you could play them in any order. The difference in this game is that even though it also features 6 charachters to play as, they are all pretty much the same (Sonic/Shadow, Tails/Dr. Eggman and Knuckles/Rouge) and you changed charachters without choosing to because Sega made you. Luckily the levels are pretty diverse and the story and cinema scenes were great. Despite it's shortcomings Sonic Adventure 2 is one of my favorite Dreamcast games but is a little too far from being the best Sonic game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Innovation. When I got my Gamecube at [local store] the day it was released last November, waiting in line for 4 hours, beating the rush at [local store] later on that day to get my already reserved copy of Luigi's Mansion, and scrambling around to find an available Memory Pack, I knew it would all be worth it. I just didn't expect exactly how disappointed I'd be with Luigi's Mansion.
Well, it's not as bad as I just made it sound. The cons will be listed first. The game has no graphical prowess, the music is... repetetive, the gameplay is overly simplistic, and the game is over way too soon... a little TOO shabby for Gamecube's first game. But, I wasn't beating myself over the head for buying it, either.
The pros are fewer, but just let me get through them. While I mentioned that the music was repetetive, Nintendo find's ways to add flair to one song that's played basically the entire game. So it's not like you're listening to the same song over and over, sometimes Luigi will be whistling it, sometimes a harp will be playing it, other times a low bass will be playing it... when your health is low the music will play much slower. So it's not all that bad. While the gameplay is overall simplistic, it is challenging at times, from finding all 50 boos to solving puzzles that can be a little mind boggling at times. The framerate is overall constant, no slowdown whatsoever, the graphics are smooth if simplistic, and there's a Pikmin movie! (Woohoo!...)
Luigi's Mansion is entertaining, for about 3 days. Once it's over, it's basically over, the "hidden" mansion doesn't add much either. If you're a hardcore Mario/Luigi fan, like myself, maybe you should invest in this. If not, maybe a rental would be good. And if you're looking for the next good Mario/Luigi platformer, wait for Super Mario Sunshine. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
What! NO BACKLIGHT!? Unless. Don't get me wrong, I love the GameBoy Advance, but seriously, WHAT WAS NINTENDO THINKING??? What was going through their minds when they decided not to have the GameBoy advance backlit. How would you feel if you bought a cell phone that wasn't backlit and the only way you could get a clear picture was in direct sunlight. I've tried EVERY aftermarket clip on light you can buy but they're not really practical. They are either not bright enough, have horrible glare, or don't light the screen evenly, and the ones that are bright enough are so heavy and bulky your GameBoy is hardly portable. It really annoys the heck out of me!
There is an aftermarket upgrade out there that fixes this problem. It's called the Afterburner and is made by Triton Labs. You must install it inside the GameBoy and it works beautifully. It completely lights up the entire screen with a brilliant, even light. But it's not perfect either. The installation takes about 4 hours and is an EXTREMELY stressful and difficult procedure. I ruined my GameBoy trying to install one.
I suggest buying a GameBoy with an Afterburner pre-installed from a PROFESSIONAL. I bought mine at [an internet store] and it works beautifully. Now I can play my GameBoy in complete darkness and can see every detail. It's awesome. I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
World Series BAseball 2k2 Overall. I have played this game already, and its probably the best baseball game I've ever played. There was hardly one glitch. There were 110 different batting stances in the game, and just about as many pitching styles. This game really goes way over the top. There is a very cool franchise mode, which allows you to be the general manager of your team, signing, trading, and drafting players. Also when you sign people, it's not your general signing, some players want no-trade clauses, and some don't, it's very cool. Then, there is a homerun derby, which allows you to have up to 8 players competing for the crown. The season mode is also pretty neat. You can do a regular schedule where you play every game, without simulating one, or you can play by a rigid schedule, where you can skip over games and go back and play games, something very unused by other game developers. The create a player is also cool, i mean what can i say, you'll have to check that one out for yourself. There is also a totally new pitcher-batter interface, you no longer have to use the R-Trigger to swing, you use the A button, and there is a cursor the batter has to lineup with the ball to hit it, unless played on rookie modde. And this season you can actually fielder, there will be a big yellow cursor under the guy that you're controlling, and you can make running, diving, and leaping catches. Plus the rosters are pretty up to date, Ichiro is there, and up to form unlike all other games, and like JOhn Rocker is on the Indians, its pretty good, except none of the deadline trades were made i think, but no biggie, there wasn't a ton of big time players involved. Overall, buy this game, on top of everything I've said the graphics are just as good as last year, the announcer is pretty good, and the games whole outlook is awesome. IT RULES! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Beautiful. No better word could possibly describe this game. I was one of the ones who whined about the game's new appearance, but I couldn't have been more wrong, the game's graphics are perfect for the game; PERFECT. The gameplay is simple and addicting, like most other Zelda games, the dungeons aren't annoying nor obnoxious, there are no glitches. The story fits well with Ocarina, without recycling the plot at all. The map is bigger than anything ever seen in a zelda game before; a huge ocean with over 49,000 square "units" devided between 49 territories, each with an island of its own. I would reccomend this game to any Zelda fan, and basically anyone looking for a fun, light-hearted game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
UNDISPUTED GAME OF THE YEAR. Wow, this game is amazing! I bought this game for only $40 at Curcuit City. I'm very happy I found it because I looked everywhere, and it was sold out. When I went to Curcuit City, I was amazed to see one sitting there for only $40.
Now, to the game itself. There have been a lot of great games that have come out this year. I own Gears of War for my XBox 360, and I didn't think a game could top it for years to come. Well, a couple months later, Twighlight Princess was released. The GameCube version, which is the one that I have, has just as good if not better graphics than the Wii version. I played the Wii version a little bit at the store, and I was surprised to see that the GameCube Zelda was just as pretty looking. This game is as good as any graphic wise on the current gen consoles.
There has been so much focus on the 360, PS3, and Wii that this game might not get the praise that it deserves. This is the perfect game to end the current gen consoles. It's simply amazing.
Anyone who still owns a GameCube should definitly get this game. It might not just be the game of the year, but maybe the game of the century! It was well worth the wait. And if you don't believe this game can live up to Ocarina of Time, you better try this game. Then you can be the judge of that.
Get this game ASAP! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Way to go, Super Mario. How does one game make an amazing comeback? Do it like Mario Deluxe did!
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe is a Game Boy Color version of that game that saved the gaming industry. However, there's a bunch of features in this game that make it even better!
Original 1985: Play Super Mario Bros
-----Updates to game: Luigi is playable by pressing Select, world map, different HUD due to lower screen size
Challenge: Find hidden red coins and Yoshi eggs in levels from the original game
VS Game: Race the other player in this multiplayer mode
Boo (unlockable): Race the ghost
Luigi (unlockable): Play Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels!
Records: High scores
Album: View unlockable pictures
Toy Box: Extra stuff to play around with
So yeah....it sure is an improvement. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Cool game. Out of all the baseball games I have played this is the most ruthless, bylistic, and out of the line mayham game ever. Just think of this game as "Blitz" in baseball version. It may seem terrible and stupid but trust me, it is very fun and addicting. This game promotes "Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance", so as the codes in the beggining, if you get the write codes you can play as Scorpian and Sub Zero. The thing that I was disapointed about this game was the fact that you can create your own team, but you can't create your own person. That is my draw back for this game.
Other than that it is a really fun game. I rented this before I had the chance to purchase it, it may not seem the right time now though to buy since 2005 is coming out. But go for the cheaper price. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great for Both Kids and Zelda Veterans. Wow. I've played every Zelda (even the Game Boy incarnations), and this is another amazing addition to the list. Whether you are 10 or 100, you will be able to enjoy a lot of fun gameplay. Some of the puzzles are very complicated, but these are reserved to side quests and are not crucial to completing the story.
I have almost completed the second set of challenges after at least 36 enjoyable hours of game time, and I still have many, many hours left to complete the side quests!
The graphics are better than I had imagined, and it really is like playing a cartoon! Miyamoto has created another excellent adventure.
If you have been waiting for another good reason to buy a GameCube, this is it! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The next generation of Fatal Fury comes to life..and blows your mind. For one of the final games of the original SNK run and one of the few games that SNK touted as a 2-D masterpiece, it is a sure-fire hit. Yes, I said that also about Last Blade 2, but this is its sister game, and boy, is it worth the money. The gameplay is simplified, yet familiar, taking a page out of the Street Fighter Alpha and SF3 series, the characters all have a connection to the days of Fatal Fury Past, the graphics are phenomenal, and the presentation is superb. My only regret: they didn't make a sequel to this or Last Blade 2. Oh well. Making due with these is good enough for me. Get...this...game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Funnest I've ever had with a console. Dreamcast is by far my favorite. It has very fun games as you'll read in tons of other reviews. None of the newer consoles have met my expectations half as good as the Dreamcast did back in the Christmas of 99'. This is coming from a person who owns 19 consoles including the 360, Wii, Gamecube, PS2, etc. Those consoles have fun games, but coming after the Dreamcast, they are more like novelties to me. If you don't get a Dreamcast, you should at least get the ports of its games such as Sonic Adventure 2, Crazy Taxi, Skies of Arcadia, Shenmue II, House of the Dead 2, and many more. I still buy games for my DC off of here. Most can be found in good condition. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Still great after 20 years. When the Game Boy first debuted in late 1989, I was immediately addicted to Tetris and Super Mario Land -- until Metroid 2 came along.
After a long 5 year wait, the Nintendo designers released a sequel to the NES Metroid and put in on Game Boy. I still remember the commercial that came out back then.
If you thought that the Metroids were all but extinct, think again! After Samus defeated the evil Mother Brain, she now has to set out on planet SR388. As you progress through the game, Samus will eventually come across some MUTATED versions of the Metroid family. In fact, there's 5 forms: Alpha, Gamma, Zeta, Omega, and the Mother Metroid. Each form is increasingly harder to defeat, and yes, you WILL need Missiles to defeat them. Samus will also come across new weaponry that wasn't in the first installment, including the Space Jump and Spider Ball.
I LOVE the opening theme song, followed by the excellent euphoric soundtrack when you first start the game. Unfortunately, you don't get to hear the latter song enough in the game; in most of the areas that you have to explore, there IS no music but rather -- just silly sound effects. And a surprise treat -- before you reach the final Metroid, the Mother Metroid herself, you will have to contend with 8 ORIGINAL Metroids!!! Be sure to use the Ice Beam, followed by 5 Missiles in order to effectively kill them (the Ice Beam does NOT apply to the MUTATED Metroid forms!!!)
Once you've finally defeated the Mother Metroid, you will get a surprise/cliffhanger ending that will eventually be crossed over to Super Metroid for the Super NES. So I hope that by the time you've read this, you are already downloading this awesome installment onto your Nintendo 3DS!!! :) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Another Star Wars Classic. I have to admit I did not think video gaming systems could get much prettier than some of the visuals on Playstation 2, but boy was I blown away by this game. The very first mission, the attack on the Death Star, was mind-boggling, lasers flying everywhere on a beautiful 3D surface. The cutscene before this was just incredible, though, it looked like it came right out of the special edition movie. The Battle of Endor mission is the most amazing, I mean it places you right in the game, especially because of the fact that about 300 TIEs are coming after to you. To say it concisely this game is incredible visually!
Moving on, you play as Luke for part of the game, but you also play as Wedge Antilles on many of the missions, like the Battle at Endor. Each mission has its on guidelines and rules, some you protect, others you attack, and on the Imperial Academy level you actually steal an Imperial ship. The missions are fairly simple, but achieving that coveted gold is not. The hardest missions are the final two, Battle at Endor and Strike at the Core. The bonus mission are a definite plus, I love shooting the quads on the Escape from the Death Star bonus mission. And its also great to shoot down some rebel scum playing as Darth Vader. Only one complaint, the Training level is extremely boring after the first couple plays.
The music is tranplanted from the movie and is great, it definitely gives it a classic touch. The little movie cutscenes between missions are also pretty interesting. Overall this is an excellent game and I can give it no less than 5 stars. Great launch title for the redoubtable Gamecube, let's hope we see more of this quality. Oh yeah, I also loved the first Rogue Squadron, though, that was a much simpler game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The disc was pretty beat up, unfortunately. This is actually one of my favorite games, so I thought I'd get a copy to get some more games for my PS1.
My disc came 2 days after I ordered it, which was a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, however, while the case was in really good condition, the game itself wasn't. It was pretty beat up to say the least. After a couple minutes, I got it to load, but the game was skipping like a music CD, or more accurate to the problem, like playing a game that's a tad too high quality for your PC to play.
Bottom line: If you want to get this game, make sure you get it from a place or seller you trust, If you want to get the game and not risk too much damage on the game itself, I can only reccomend getting the N64 version, more or less because an N64's cartridge will last much longer than a PS1's disc. If not that, than I'd reccomend just getting Rampage: Total Destruction, which includes both the original Rampage and this on one disc. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WEAK NINJA. As you probably know already, this review is for one of the many installments of the Shinobi series called Shadow Dancer. The story for this game is straight-forward enough. Some evil guy has taken control of the city and claimed a bunch of hostages. Shinobi and his faithful dog have to come in and save the day. What could go wrong? Well plenty can go wrong when they turn Shinobi into the worst example of a ninja ever! You would think he would stick to the shadows or something since they made him into such a pushover! When you play this game, everything seems to be going fine and it's enjoyable enough.......until you realize you get hit once and you're dead. You just get to walk around and fight all these armed guards and other ninjas while you can't take a single hit. It's stories like these that just come across as being totally unbelievable. What about Ryu from Ninja Gaiden? He was a great ninja. You know why? Because he could actually take quite a few hits before he went down. Ryu was tough and he had the health bar to prove it! But not Ryu, he's just some pansy with ninja stars and a sword, but if he takes a single hit from anything, he dies. I've heard of games being hardcore but this is just stupid. Shinobi is supposed to be a legendary ninja who defends the world from the powers of darkness. Apparently this is the only game they made where you don't get a health bar and good riddance! It was a terrible idea and makes the game much harder than it needs to be. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario returns with the power of the cube. Mario, such a popular name in the world of gaming, and he doesn't disappoint in his games, never has probably never will, and this game doesn't disappoint either. If you like Mario 64 you'll love this definate purchase for any 'cube owner. Now, graphics run at a steady 30FPS (Frames Per Second), which isn't bad, and should have been at 60, but it isn't what the critics wanted, trust me this game does not look like Mario 64 like some of the fanboys have been saying, it runs smooth and is pretty to look at. Yes, Nintendo could have done better as far as texture surfaces go, they do become a bit pixel like, but I don't complain about it, I'm enjoying every second of this game, and I don't want to stop until I have every single Shine. Gameplay, 5 stars, good solid and fun. Controls, well I will say since I haven't played Mario 64 in a while I was out of practice and fell to my death a few times, but with a little time I was up to par and figured my way around everything. The device on his back, FLUDD, really threw me for a loop at first, I found myself shooting the opposite ways of enemies and got frustrating, but soon I got the hang of it. All in all, soild game and Mr. Miyamoto doesn't disappoint with his masterpiece, can't wait for the next one, keep up the fantastic work Nintendo! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Potential...BUY (maybe. For PS2 or XBOX I'd give this game about 3 STARS (3.7 Stars on a REAL 1 to 5 scale) The main thing is that on XBOX and PS2 you can choose the control button configuration that you prefer to use or are good at using. On Gamecube you are stuck at using the one they give you or you can just reverse the way they give you. But the game with that exception is a 3.7 stars. I suggest buy it for XBOX. Or maybe PS2. But if you can't get an XBOX than if you can live with the controls it's worth BUYING, IF you don't have any better First Person Shooter games. If you do have some other shooter games that are as good as Halo or even on that level I say rent it and then decide for yourself if you got to have it or if renting it will do it for you. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A disappointment. Okay where to begin. First, lets talk about the game bad camara view which gets in the way of gameplay from the very beginning. The game becomes very frustrating when one can not see where their jumping, or who there fighting. Second, the game lacks innovation. The game really doesn't have anything new here. At times the game really seem rush. Its alot like Mario 64 but just doesn't meet the gameplay standards of Mario 64. Finally, the graphics of Mario Sunshine is ok, but could have been alot better for a GameCube format. The game is very bright, and is a terrible pain on the eyes. I personally was getting headaches playing the game. In conclusion, Super Mario Sunshine just doesn't compare to classic games like Mario 3,
Super Mario World, and Mario 64. Unlike the classic Mario games, Super Mario Sunshine is not a game I would be running back to play again. Do better next time Nintendo, and give us a Mario game that brings back the old magic of Mario games of past! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Is it for your younger Kids. I have two five year olds that love MArio Party. They have a really hard time playing this version though. the microphone is next to impossible for them to opperate and is not as responsive as I would like it to be. Also the minigames are a little harder this time around. So much that we have to go exteremly slow so the five year olds can keep up even on easy mode. For adults. THis game can be tons of fun. The best part is not the mic games, but the 8 player madness. yes. You have 8 player minigames in this game. Get this game for your grown kids or your grown up friends, but not your young kids. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
So what if it's not 3-D blood and gore. This is a classic. You are Simba making his way through various challenging levels, each of which represents a different event from Disney's The Lion King. Every level has creative challenges Simba must overcome (you'll find that you often must avoid being squashed by a rolling boulder). Your main opponents are hyenas and hot lava, your health comes from bugs, the evil mastmermind boss is (of course) Scar, the graphics are absolutely charming, and you even see Simba's age progression when he suddenly appears with a mane.
It's a simple, well-done, happy little game, and definitely more than worth your [$]. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I am absolutely without words. Plain a simple. Ok, now I thought of words.
This game really impressed me as a little kid. So much so that it may be the one reason I decided to be a video game creator myself. This game was my inspiration. No other game I've ever played has inspired me that way (That doesn't include the other FF games. They ALL were my inspiration, I mean.), and also, I spent probably 500 hours playing the SNES version. My dad got me playing it because I used to watch him play it constantly. On his save file he'd played the game for 55 hours, counting the actual game time and save data, not the real hours he'd played. I loved this game to death. I still do. I actually like this new version even better. But one thing though. Everyone else says this game is the hardest RPG ever. I highly disagree. It's incredibly fun, but it's short. It's too short. I'm at the end of the game already and I've only been at it for 21 hours (Game hours, not real hours). I've beaten most of the side quests in the game, such as getting Asura, Leviathan, Behamut, and the three secret summons (Imp, Mage, and Sahagin). Well, I got two of the secret summons anyway. I doubt the third one is Sahagin, but anyway. I think they did an awesome job on the graphics redone. The only complaint I have about this game regards the battles. It seems like every three steps I take, I'm faced with a battle, and it's usually the same battle being repeated over and over again until it forces me to drop money running away or until the bad guys can hit me. It's different in Dawn of Souls, where when you entered a room, the 'battle squares' would automatically form, meaning no matter how many times you retried, you'd always encounter bad guys after moving a certain number of squares. But that really doesn't bother me terribly much. Now back to FFIVA. I still haven't beaten the final boss yet. Apparently, you have to beat the last boss with every main character in order to unlock every gate in the hidden dungeon after the game is beaten. In my SNES version, I'm at a level high enough to defeat Zeromus in only a few hits, and he does little damage to me no matter what attack he uses. Therefore, at least I know what the ending is. But I'm sure it's been a little bit redone in the Advance version here. I find myself advancing through this game rather quickly, and it seems my game playing skills have really improved lately. I simply can't wait for FFV & VI to arrive on gameboy this summer. Along with FFIIID on Nintento DS. (It's called IIID because it's FFIII, but in 3-D, so yeah...) But anyway, this game is simply one of the best video games ever made, of any genre. Any civilized and sane person would agree with me. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GREAT GAME only a few minor cons. this is a Great game! its replay value is huge because of the medal system that lets you unlock different items or moves (two for each level, gold and platinum)
the gameplay is fun and authentic, each level is very intricate but not confusing, they are interesting and creative. the villains are great and they don't just drop after one shot and head shots still work! I especially like the super-thugs they are challenging and funny looking at the same time.
there are a lot of different weapons in the game and they each have pros and cons. enemies die faster the stronger the bullet. for example 4 .44 magnum bullets and 6 p2k bullets have the same stopping power.there are lots of new weapons and alternat ways of firing them.
the two new additions of driving and gadgets add a whole new level to the game. driving levels are smooth and adrenaline pumping, they work tremendously well for a game that does not focus on that. the gadgets add a whole new level of espionage to the game, each one is used several times and all of them work well.
Multiplayer is the best I have ever played. the Q-Claw is so fun me and my friends must have fell down laughing 20 times over it. the claw makes it possible to stick to walls and ceilings and suprise your friends! but the claw isn't unfair, you can get sniped while your hanging on the wall too. even without the claw multiplayer action would still be my personal best. bots have very advanced artificial intelligence and enough options to tailor them to your needs.
Cons: there aren't enough multiplayer characters(are there ever?), there aren't enough levels, only 12. some of the faces are unrealistic. on one or two of the levels it gets tediouse.
this is the best game i own, BUY IT! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Excellent! Great preview of Nintendo's lineup. This is one of the best things that has happened to the GC since in-store demo discs. It tends to help hone your buying decisions for the coming months.
Viewtiful Joe looks awesome. I have played the Demo so much I could beat it no sweat in a very short time.
Billy Hatcher also looks pretty good, too. They just need to make it less cheesy... But the Demo is fun. Soul Calibur II is great. A solid fighting game, with swords, etc. - and a customized lineup for GC.
Sonic Adventure DX, I admit, was better on DC. It's nice that it has added GBA functions, but the game itself has suffered in the transition.
Splinter Cell is crap. The GBA function is crap. This Tom Cancy license is crap. He should be embarrassed he ever let this one through the quality control.
And that is my review of the GC Demo Disc. Happy gaming! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The rivalry repackaged and rekindled. Mario vs Donkey Kong came out on the GBA in 2005 under a lot of gamer's noses. I remember not much being covered about this game despite commercial and rambling about how unpleasant the sprites were. I'm not super into puzzles, but i shamefully bought this out of interest for only Mario and the big galoot DK, it turned out o be one of my favorite surprise purchases ever, well, in handheld gaming anyways.
Amazing Mini Mario toy! It walks! It talks! It says "mama mia". Each one comes in it's own crystal ball, collect one, collect them all! Buy them all, buy them all......thus beginning DK's quest for the amazing new mini mario toy as the player leads DK into a factory where he proceeds to rob it clean of the amazing new mini mario toy.... well, actually, Mario has to unsurprisingly chase him down.
The game is takes place in a platformer like setting where each level has 3 presents to collect, enemies to use and avoid, keys to open doors, and an amazing new mini mario toy inside its' own crystal ball. It's quite a challenge trying ti get a high score, but the challenge may come from just completing the level itself. Each stage is comprised of levels that fit a general them like jungle or volcano, and at the end of the section, there's a mini mario bonus stage where you must get all the mini mario inside a toy box while still collecting items, those mini mario become your lives as you battle the dangerous and crafty vet Donkey Kong.
I found the whole story to be adorable and hilarious , and what adds to it are the voices of Mario,the toys, and DK as they interact with one another during cutscenes and during gameplay. The sound effect and music while soudning muddy on the GBA, are harmonious with the game's overall package from stage to stage. Mario vs Donkey Kong was a rivalry of its' time, and it still is with this fun puzzle platformer. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun game. I haven't yet gone through the entire game yet, but I've played for quite some time, so I can give an unbiased review, I think. At first I was a little put off by the slow start of this game, the beginning is a lot of video watching, learning the controls, doing pointless little tasks, etc....typical RPG stuff. I was however, quite impressed with the graphics, control, and viewpoints. This game is real easy to get the hang of, even for an old schooler like me. Changing the views is easy, and unlike many 3d games, this one seems to have worked all the bugs out of the depth-perception problems that I remember many games for N64 had. Playing as Link is incredible. You can spend countless hours doing side tasks like fishing and collecting bugs just for fun. The sword attacks are simple, and as you progress, you will learn new tactics, which keeps you interested. Playing as the wolf is not as much fun as being Link, but I must say that the programmers did a fantastic job in conveying an incredibly eerie vibe throughout the twilight realm, with the monster noises and the music, it's all very creepy. The good thing is that you don't have to be the wolf for too long at a time. I chose to get those parts over as quickly as I could. Being the wolf has it's advantages though. You can use your "sense" feature to follow scent trails, find buried treasures, dig your way to new areas, and listen to spirits. The dungeons are full of mazes and puzzles, and though not always challenging, are a lot of fun. Basically here's what I think:
Like: Beautiful graphics, incredible scenery (borrows from the Lord Of The Rings a bit, IMO) interesting game play, quite a good soundtrack, interesting storyline, fun side tasks. There is enough in the story to keep you interested until you finish the game. Very easy to understand and follow. Lots of items and weapons to find, all with special powers. HUGE game. Will take you awhile to go through it all.
Dislike: I wish there more swords and shields. Not a big deal. The wolf parts are not quite as fun as the Link parts. The computer "holds your hand" a little too much throughout the game---I never find myself figuring out what to do next, because the computer constantly reminds me . I don't think it will have a high replay value once I finish it.
I give this game four stars, and I think that most people into previous Zelda games will get into this one. It amazes me to play this now, after playing the original almost 20 years ago. Quite an improvement! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
My 4 year old loves it. My four year old son loves this game. He has been playing it for several weeks and I can't believe how much he loves the old arcade style "mazes". I bought him a GameBoy Advance Namco Museum, and was surprised at how much he loved the old games, he chose Pac Man World 2 after seeing the case. The music and graphics are wonderful, the action is virtually non-controversial (yeah, I know, you do squash some bugs and other creatures) and your kids don't have to be able to read to play the game. We also like Disney's Magical Mirror and Spyro... hoping to get Namco Museum and Hot Wheels for GameCube next. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Lemony Snicket A Series of Unfortunate Events Gamecube game. This game was very interesting, and I originally had the Gameboy Advance version only to accidentally give it to someone and then later ask if I could have it back and then have them claim it for themselves. So I instead got the console version and decided to pick up the Gamecube version. I really like this game, there were a lot of things I felt that it had going for it, and I felt could've also been more improved. Starting with the Pros:
Graphics: Graphically this game is amazing and is practically art itself to look at. All the Characters I thought were graphically done well, and there environments were beautiful to look at. I just wasn't impressed with the scenes in between gameplay, it seems the Game Developers rushed, and didn't make the scenes as clear as the gameplay, there was a lot of fuzziness in the cut scenes.
Picture (Video) and Sound (Audio): Even at 480 pixels on the Gamecube on my TV which has standard definition, the game looked great and would probably benefit greatly if it were in 1080 HD. The Sounds were excellent, I could still hear the game well enough even when I had the TV on low volume. So the Audio and Video were great with the acceptation of the cutscenes, if the developers had more time (which I am guessing they released this game on the same day of the movie release date) then I am sure they could've spent a little bit of time making the video in the scenes less fuzzy and make the audio clearer though that comes through very well. Overall this game is a lot of fun, while I do feel it can be very restrictive as far as what and where you can interact in the gaming environment, overall this game is a lot of fun, you make inventions out of items you find and need you gain certain abilities like Klaus having flying shoes and Violet shooting fruit, and sucking up snakes, and Olaf's henchmen are certainly a challenge it's a fun game, I will defiantly keep it in my collection, it's a fun 3rd Party game, for Gamecube. The A/I is very impressive and of course this game had some minor glitches like when Violet is on her stilts when you stop moving the control stick I noticed she kind of looked like she was going to fall but caught herself before falling over, where I wish she would've stopped. But the Game is otherwise a fun game, I love it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Possibly the best Mario game ever. Super Mario World must be considered by many to be one of the best Mario games ever created, even one of the best games of all time. The side-scrolling action we are all familiar with is as good as ever, but this game has so much more to offer.
All 96 levels are here from the Super-NES classic, almost exactly ported to the GBA. The graphics look great on this system and there may have been more secrets in the game in this version. Everything great about the game has been included: different exits to a lot of levels, keys to find secret levels and 5 dragon coins to find in each level. I guarantee a lot of gameplay and replay with this game because it will take a while to find everything in this game(unless you are using a strategy guide). I have had this game since it was released and I still haven't quite found it all. There are 96 levels through 7 worlds with each world being ruled by one of Koopa's kids. Plenty of the Super Mario action that you remember.
Super Mario World represents the finest of the Super NES and it is perfectly translated here to the GBA. It is great that the game lives on and it is portable now so you can enjoy it anywhere, anytime. I definately recommend this classic to GBA owners and it is an essential part to any game collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. This game is amazing. Perhaps one of the few games to ever take advantage of the capabilities of a gamecube. The game is very long itself, and is a great improvement from the original. The dialogue is very good, and there is also added features to this game. There are many new things to this game that most would not expect. Most people think that buying this game would mean playing the very first original Resident Evil only with better graphics. But you are very wrong. The game has new features, and new plots and things to do, which are very different from the original. It is like a whole new game. I would strongly reccomend this game to any one who is a fan or just would like to play a great game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's not the 64 one but it's still great racing. In my opinion Mario Kart are one of the better racers, besides Need for Speed. I like the hyper-realism of something like Gran Turismo or Midnight Club 3 but it's kind of boring cause you just race period. Mario Kart has gameplay elements that actually make you interested in the race. It feels slightly slower than the 64 version but it still looks great.
Story: No story literally. Basically you have racers that want that gold cup and go through different race sets to do it. Old favorites return like Rainbow Road which looks more stunning than the old one and some new ones.
Graphics: Very nicely detailed. Areas like Rainbow Road are simply great to watch but then you have to actually watch the road. Others look rather bland like souped up 64 versions instead of complete overhauls.
Sound/Music: Traditional voice one-liners like "let's-a go!" or "Yoshi!". The music has that nice bubbly catchy music but it's not catchy. What the?
Gameplay: The big change from 64 to Double Dash is right in the name: you have 2 racers per kart now. So Mario is teamed with Luigi, Peach is with Daisy(Luigi's chick I guess), and Baby Mario with Baby Luigi and others.
If you get a red homing shell but don't wanna use it, move your guy to the back and get something else until you need it. The specials are roughly the same with the backwards ? which derails you, homing red shells, ever-travelling green shells, awesome-but-inexplicable blue ones(I have no idea how they work, I just fire them).
Courses in a way are a little complicated than in the past. You'll be bumping into walls a lot and even falling into pits/water which is incredibly frustrating especially when it's such a sharp curve with very little turning room.
There's plenty of secrets to be found and shortcuts that you can explore but this game as usual best works with multiplayer which you'll get your fun's worth in bucket loads. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The sequal to # one (I think. Yeah I have played th first one, beat it in two days (the only reason why it wasn't 1 day is it was quite well, drawing). Now I can't really say this game will go fast and be boring after the first day because I haven't played it. The graphics I must say look like an improvement and the game may look a little funner. Now to set things straight I didn't actually buy the first game, my little sister got it for Christmas. The funnest part though of the first game was turning the guys into chickens. All though it did seem quite funny in the beggining it did get a little old.
WARNING: Even though some people say this is a game for all ages, it seems best suited for those who are under the age of 13. Although nothing against those who are over 13 and think it is fun, lets just say it can get old.
You can also see that I didn't put the educational value high or low but I believe its just a silly child humor game.
I wish the people who created this game luck and those who buy the game as well. For I do not want this game to just come out then everyone writes horrible reviews. Gl and hf. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great classic returns, Super Mario 3. As a kid, I was 6 when this great classic originally made its debut. Even then, I saw the vast improvement in graphics that was made through the life of the "Mario" games. Of those, Mario 3 took the spot of my favorite NES game and has held that spot since. Seeing this release for the GBA, once I had a system to play it on (N.DSLite), it was one that I *really* wanted. It certainly hasn't disappointed me in its nostalgic and classic sense. That the GBA title also includes the original arcade version of the Mario Bros. game (as previous Super Mario Advance titles), is also a nice bonus.
I have only one minor complaint. This complaint focuses around the saving feature. Although nice for a game with this kind of length, there are really two "types" of saves:
(1) A "hard" save: You are prompted by the game at "checkpoints" (castles) on if you wish to save or not. The "hard" saves can be loaded multiple times.
(2) A "soft" save: This is used when you wish to stop playing and use the "start" button to "Save & Quit". This "soft" save can only be loaded once to continue from where you saved.
This is different from the saving feature that is in "Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World", which treats all saves as "hard" saves. This is what I prefer as it allows saving immediately before entering any level. If you die, load and repeat. Not so for "Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario 3".
Overall, however, this title brings back a great set of classics of the NES. If you grew up playing the Mario games of the that system and the arcade game, "Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario 3" is a must buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Game Cube, one of the worst systems ever. Todays gaming systems are all very good and have good graphics and a lot of games. Wait. I take that back. Not all of the gaming systems are good. If you are thinking about buying a gamecube, I advise you not to buy it! It's one of the worst systems ever! It's a system for little kids! There are a lot of kids games for this system! Example? Super Smash Brothers melee, and Marrio Party 4. What stupid games! There are also very little games out for this system and the graphics are very bad. If you are looking for a good gaming system, you should buy a PS2. (Playstation 2) The games are good and there are a lot of them. The graphics are also very good and it can do more than just play games! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Refreshingly innovative game. If you've heard one thing about this game, its the insanity effects, and how you can't be sure that whats happening on screen is real or not. While this may sound like a gimmick, it is, in reality, an amazing way to engross the player in the game. It is a testament to the creativity of the design team that they can still affect you with the insanity effects, even when you think you've become accustomed to them. The real genius here is that, in addition to affecting the character within the game, the hallucinations can affect the player outside the game. You'll know what I mean when you play it for yourself.
Not content to rely soley on the experience of going insane, the game's story is incredibly rich and involving, tracing the paths of 12 characters over two thousand years, and how their stories intertwine as they battle against forces they can barely comprehend. Each character's story is like a piece of a puzzle that slowly comes together over the course of the game. And with three different magical paths to choose from at the beginning, the replay value and subsequent unfolding of the story ensure that this isn't a game that will soon be collecting dust on your shelf.
Combat is done through the use of ranged and melee weapons, but as the game progresses you'll find yourself relying more on the magical attacks, which allow for a fair amount of experimentation as you try out different combinations of runes and strengths to come up with new spells. One last note, about the music. This game has some incredibly atmospheric songs, and is some of the best videogame music I've ever heard. If ever a game deserved a soundtrack, its this one.
No GameCube owner should be without this one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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