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Must have handheld. GBA SP is a HUGE improvement over the original GBA. First of all, the back lit screen is revolutionary. It's a must have for all handhelds. I mean how did we go through 13 years of no light. Also there is a built in battery that is rechargable which is nice. You get about 8 hrs with the light and 10 hrs with no light I think. It flips opens for easy storage and the screen doesn't scratched as much. It's very portable and very small. Everything is fantasic about it. Except there is only one flaw. No headphone jack. Many gamers have complained about that. I don't mind it. It doesnt matter to me. Go buy this if you want a very revolutionized handeld. Must Have! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A Metroid Masterpiece. Nintendo's Metroid Prime (MP) is an excellent addition to the Metroid family. Conrols for Samus, though not traditional FPS controls, work beutifully for MP. The areas and backgrounds look great, they show what the GC (GameCube) is capable of in its early goings. The character designs look great though some enemies lack some animations, (don't worry the untrained eye will never detect it and it takes nothing away from otherwise fabulous gameplay). If you are looking for a deep RPG type plot you will not find it in MP. The plot for Prime lets you know, for the most part, whats happening. But there is no great detail, which I belive leaves it wide open for a sequel. Basically you are on a strange planet known as Talon IV. While exploring different areas of Talon IV you are retrieving what was stolen from you, Samus's armor and abilities you also find some new ones along the way. All-in-all Nintendo's Metroid Prime is a great game and a MUST BUY! for GC owners. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
BackTrack is a good game. Not that bad. Right. Can FPSs be pulled off on the GBA with great results? Of course they can, and we have seen exactly a dozen on the small system. Some good (Duke Nukem Advance, Ice Nine), some bad (Wolfenstein 3D, Medal of Honor: Underground). But is the one that started it all any good? Back Track is the tenth best FPS for the GBA and the 1st released for the system. Back Track is a campy sci-fi FPS that limits you to the point where you can see only two feet in front of yourself and lets you man artillery like a bubble gun, yes, you heard me right, a bubble gun, and that's right, you guessed it, it fires bubble gum. What! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The possibilities. The broadband adpater for the NCG is ok for what ot does. Some of your downs include: * Not being able to 'surf the net'(come even the "old" dreamcast could do this!)and limited online features. * Minimal availability, not enough for sale, a stupid concept, really.... just like what Sony did with their network adapter. just to cause a big sudden comotion of everyone trying to get their hands on one.* but other than that, Nintendo themselves, have done a decent job, but could come out with a disc, and keyboard/mouse adapter, that could either fit into the Hi speed port, or Serial Port 2. I mean.. the adapter is so cool. And so many more possibilities are right in front of us. Just making it for online game play, that's a little lame. Atleast look what X-Box and Sony are doing with their's! All of this gets that broadband adapter a 4/5 rating.
-Adam (15 San Diego) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
AMAZING. I was very fortunate to be able to obtain the Black Intec Monitor and am very very impressed with the product. THe screen snaps on nicely to the back of the Gamecube, allowing the handle to still be fairly usuable. The screen does not make the Gamecube back heavy what so ever. The construction (hinge, etc.) is very strudy. The screen produces a crisp colorful image that is just as easily viewable in the daylight as it is in the dark. The screen includes an A/V adaptor to connect a x-box, ps2, dvd player, etc. The screen can be disconnected from the Gamecube and then you can flib the hinge around to create a "individual stand" that will hold the screen up for use with other inputs. The sound from the two speakers is not going to knock you off your feet, but yet good enough not to take away from any game. the screen is crisp enough to read most text. In my van, the screen produces a slight buzzing sound, but in my saturn it doesnt. not sure why, but either way the screen is still amazing on the road or at home. Havent played on a full-size tv since i got the monitor. GREAT BUY! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Works fine - Annoying to require special earphones. I bought the earphone adapter so that my son can play our Game Boy on a flight without annoying everyone or having to battle with him to keep the volume down. I tried it out with Mario World and it works fine and sounds as good as synthesized, cheesy, videogame music could sound. I agree that it is annoying to have to spend the extra money for special earphones, though all the game consoles try to nickel and dime you. Same deal with the Game Cube: Oh, you wanted *two* controllers with that? Oh, you wanted to be able to save your game? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Bad movie but surprisingly good game. When it comes to movies, Alien 3 is has fans of the franchise split. Some people love it. Others such as myself, hate it. The Sega Genesis game however, is actually really good in my opinion. Really, this game has more in common with the excellent James Cameron film "Aliens" than Alien 3. Lots of Xenomorphs instead of one and Ripley with colonial marines equipment. The only connection it has with "Alien 3" is that fact that Ripley is bald and you're rescuing prisoners on Fury-161. The game play is simple but addicting. Shoot aliens and rescue prisoners. What makes it challenging is that you have to do it in a time limit. All in all, if you have a few bucks laying around and want some more games for the Genesis, pick this one up. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Scooby Doo Unmasked. Ever since I was a young kid, I've loved Scooby Doo, and Scooby Doo Unmasked looked like a decent game, but it just wasn't that entertaining. Yes it's an okay game but it could have been a lot better, but I'll get into that later in my review. First of all, the story has a decent premise, Fred is visiting his cousin Jed (not a very creative name, but...who cares) at the Monstrous Fright and Magic factory, but once he and the gang get there, they find that Jed has gone missing. Jed has been blamed to have stolen a secret formula called Mubber (a formula that helps create realistic life-like monsters) so it's up to Scooby Doo and the rest to solve the mystery. You control Scooby Doo through three major areas, but before you enter the first of the three, you begin searching for clues at the Monstrous Fright and Magic factory. I liked the way the game started off, you don't have to fight many enemies and this level helps you get familiar with the controls. They aren't too complicated and they're very easy to master. There are also many items to collect, one of the most frequent is Scooby Snacks, and if you collect a hundred you earn a Scooby Medal (a life) back. To earn more and more Scooby Medals as the game progresses you need to collect recipe ingredients, and if you collect enough you earn an additional medal. You also need to collect Mubber, clues and trap pieces, I personally really like searching for these items, it makes it challenging. I also like the involvement of the other characters, when you find a clue you need to go find Velma and she will examine them, and when you collect enough recipe ingredients you can visit Shaggy and his porta-kitchen to earn another Scooby medal. And you can also talk with Daphne, and Fred and they'll offer tips occasionally.
After you exit the Monstrous Fright and Magic factory you enter the first of three major worlds, your first adventure is in a "Shuddery Showdown in Chinatown." For me Chinatown really became dull, the music did not fit a Scooby Doo game very well and it was very confusing, after I got the hang of things though, it was okay. Whether climbing on tree tops, going through a fortune cookie factory, or crawling through sewers it just wasn't...fun, there was no incentive to continue the game for me. Although I did like the fact that if you collect enough Mubber, you can change into Scooby coustumes. There are machines in specific locations that transform Scooby, and there are three costumes and each one matches the specific location your in. I personally think Scooby's ninja costume made Chinatown tolerable. Now, after the first world I enjoyed the game much more, your next stop in the mystery is in the "Haunted Rockin' Roller Coaster" theme park, you first start out exploring a "haunted house" which I didn't particularly like, but then you travel through a circus and I loved flying through the big top as Scooby is wearing his bat costume. And there also is a very fun area where you slide down a huge megaton waterslide. But my favorite location is in the "Harum Scare'em Museum." You search through a prehistoric museum exhibit, and you also search for Fred and Daphne in an underwater exhibit, and a medieval exhibit. I especially love Scooby's Robin Hood costume.
Now I definitely have some complaints with this game, first of all the landscapes look unimpressive and bland, it doesn't have a Scooby Doo feel to it, like in the haunted house for example, it could have been darker toned to have looked creepier and more shadows could have been added, the designs just don't catch your eye. I did like the look of the museum though, if the areas looked more like this it would have made it more enjoyable. And some particular Scooby voice segments just sound awful, especially when he is in his ninja Scooby costume. I also personally didn't like the added laugh track for the game, (when you're talking to Shaggy sometimes there will be an occasional laugh track) and they laugh for no apparent reason, but this is only a minor complaint. Also, the music sometimes doesn't match the mood of a specific level so it gets annoying, sometimes I'd mute the volume because it would start giving me a headache. Another big annoyance is when I left Chinatown and arrived at the haunted theme park I had missed some items, I was at first relieved that you could replay the previous levels but even if you collect the item from that level it still won't count it! I don't know if this is just a problem with my copy of the game but I'd still recommend you to collect all the items before entering a new world.
So to sum things up, I have mixed feelings about this game. I enjoyed certain aspects of the game but there were so many annoying problems. Now if you want an inexpensive game that's sort of enjoyable I'd recommend it, but if you're an older and more experienced gamer this isn't a great game to buy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It's Crazy Taxi, Nothing More And Nothing Less. If you were a fan of Crazy Taxi back in the day like I was, you will enjoy this game. The Gamecube version is solid and the gameplay, visuals and music all remain the same after all these years. I picked it up for a low price and I do enjoy it. Good, arcade fun. The only issue I have found with the game is that sometimes before or after you pick up a fare, the car may not accelerate. This has caused me to lose lots of time. It's a little clunky and takes some finessing, but overall, it's Crazy Taxi, a classic arcade gem that must be in your collection. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not What I Was Hoping It Would Be. I've become an addict of RPG series such as Phantasy Star, Dragon Warrior, and the eternally consuming, superior Final Fantasy. When I learned of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, I rushed out immediately and purchased it. After 45 minutes of play, I was severely disappointed. Until then, I had not been aware of "tactical" strategy games--not saying there is anything wrong with this particular genre, but it simply did not interest me. I was surprised to find myself irritated at the amount of reading involved, and I soon grew impatient for actual gameplay. It is obvious that this game is superior and engrossing for those who like tactics-based games, but I have learned I'm not one of those people. Unfortunately, I had also purchased Riviera, and discovered it to be the same. The graphics, music, detail, and storyline on both seemed to be wonderful and engaging; however, though I tried and tried I could not get interested in this type of game. If you are a fan of tactical strategy, then I would definitely recommend it. But if you are like me and are interested in more quest-like, "trigger" adventure, than look for something else. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
WCW Main Event. I recently bought this game (used), and I have the honor of giving it its first review (as I also did with WCW SuperBrawl for SNES)!
I think that for a GB game, it's actually quite good. As you would probably expect, it's pretty limited (or it seems that way to me), but it's still fun. I've mostly gotten beaten when I've played it, but I've had a good time doing it! I usually enjoy fighting and wrestling games more when I play against another player, but I can't do that with this game because I don't have a Game Link or know anyone else who has a GB or this game! That kind of stinks, but oh well!
The game actually has a great roster, in terms of both size and names. Although nine guys wouldn't constitute a very sizable roster on most other games, it's a good-sized one for a GB game, at least in my opinion. In addition to the game's "cover boy," the Stinger (in "surfer" form), the roster includes the Steiner Brothers (featuring a pre-"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner), Ravishing Rick Rude, Johnny B. Badd, Dustin Rhodes (from before he became that weirdo Goldust), Big Van Vader, Ron Simmons (aka Faarooq), and a Steve Austin from before he was "Stone Cold"! (As far as I know, this was the only game, at least for a Nintendo system, to include Stunning Steve!) In fact, the roster here is very much the same as that of WCW SuperBrawl for SNES; the only guy here who isn't on that game is Steve Austin. (SuperBrawl also featured a few guys who aren't here, including "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.) Both games were by FCI, who apparently had the rights to do WCW games at the time, so I guess that's at least one reason for the very similar rosters; also, the two games were apparently released not too far apart from each other, which is probably another reason.
I don't know all about the play modes, since I can't play with another player (and also since my copy of the game didn't come with instructions), but a single player can play "exhibition" matches or a tournament. The matches work in "rounds" for a set time limit. Somewhat strangely, it seems that you can change the number of rounds (or "falls," as the game calls them) or the time limit, but not both at once. I don't get that, but whatever.
As far as moves, there doesn't seem (based on what I've seen)to be many of them, but in an 8-Bit game for a system that doesn't have a lot of buttons to utilize, I guess that's to be expected. As far as I can tell, the guys seem to have mostly the same moves (not an unusual kind of thing in early wrestling games), although I've read that they each have a signature move that you perform with the Select button. I don't think I've pulled off any so far, though; I don't really know what the conditions have to be in order to be able to use them.
I think the graphics are very good for a GB game. Despite being small, 8-Bit characters, the guys do kind of resemble their real-life counterparts (most of them do, anyway). There seem to be just a few generic outfits that they wear, but they look O.K. I guess there wasn't too much they could do with wrestler graphics that small, anyway. The other graphics are quite adequate, too. (Something that is sort of funny is that when you lose a match, you get carried out of the ring on a stretcher!) You can even get color on GBC!
Overall, I like this game, even though I haven't completely figured it out. I recommend it if you want a GB wrestling game, like WCW, and were into wrestling before it was SUCH a steaming heap of you-know-what! (A word of warning, though: The game seems to go for some rather steep prices, even used!) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The immediately apparent frustrations make it hard to like... (Camera angle problems especially. Okay, so I got a GameCube a decade late and a dollar short and now I'm outfitting it with games, etc.
So, I wanted some racing games. Well, it seems Double Dash is hard to come by anymore. So, I decided to pick up Sonic Riders for a couple bucks at a local used game store. Seems a lot of people like it for some reason.
So, I put it in, booted it up and decided to play a couple laps to test it out. Almost immediately a single fatal problem crops up: the 'camera.' It seems to like to randomly change camera direction / perspective in the middle of gameplay, making it nearly impossible to know which way you're supposed to push the control stick. Yeah, that's a problem... Sometimes after you do a trick or wipe out or go the wrong way, the camera is in front of you facing backwards so you can't see ahead of you to have any clue where you're going or which way to steer. WTF? Seriously? I feel off some cliffs several times because of the issue of not being able to see where you're going. So far, I can't seem to find a way to change the camera angle manually or tell it to stop changing camera angle on its own accord. I'd much prefer the camera angle simply be directly behind you so you can see where you're going. The camera "getting in your way" really doesn't help things at all.
I gave it a day and tried it again, and the same camera issues came up.
I haven't even gotten to the point where I can really effectively "play" the game to see whether the actual gameplay mechanics are fun or not.
So far this has prevented me from "enjoying" this game and is something of a deal breaker. I'm docking it two points for this issue alone... Prepare for frustration!
I'd 200% suggest 1) <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mario-Kart-Double-Dash/dp/B00009WAUD/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mario Kart: Double Dash</a> or 2) <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Crash-Tag-Team-Racing/dp/B0007KTBAS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Crash Tag Team Racing</a>. Both of these are hella fun! And, so far, I like CTTR much better than <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Crash-Nitro-Kart/dp/B00008XL0H/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Crash Nitro Kart</a>... | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Can't save with Hydro Thunder. I would give it 5 stars but I bought this game mainly so I could finally play Hydro Thunder again and although you can hit x before starting that particular game and it showing options for saving loading and auto saving as you play, it'll do none of that while actually playing the game. If at anytime after you hit x to try and save manually, it won't show that screen anymore and any data you have from beating tracks or high scores you may have or boats and races that's unlocked will be gone upon resetting or turning off the game. I'm so upset that I can't save anything on that particular game. If anyone knows of how to get it to save let me know but I'm positive there isn't a way. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Does This Franchise Ever Do Anything Wrong. I can't tell you how long I had been waiting to get my hands on a copy of "Resident Evil 4", since the first day I saw screenshots of the beautiful masterpiece. As more about the story unfolded (Leon being introduced as the main character) I began to get even more and more excited. Then I heard about the innovations that Capcom was adding to the games, mainly the switch from the third person angle of previous games, to a semi first person view, and the addition of Zombies that weren't quite Zombires, and I didn't know exactly what to think. To be honest these statements made me kind of uneasy about the game. However after the first ten minutes of playing, every single question or doubt I had was completely erased. This is by far the most accomplished and playable RE title that Capcom has made thus far, and is a perfect addition to the Resident Evil family.
I'll answer the big questions first. How does the semi-first person view work? Actually better than you ever would have imagined. While the controls are exactly the same as ever other RE title you have ever played, the view point of this game makes navagating Leon 1000x easier than it ever was in an previous Resident Evil game. The camera basically follows behind Leon, and you control and navigate from this manner, using the R button to pull your weapon and aim in the first person view like in previous games. This addition though has done wonders for the game, and has actually made some instances a bit scarier as you can get attacked from behind and not even expect it. You must keep your guard up at all times.
Next there's the question of the new "Zombies". While the enemies in Resident Evil 4 aren't zombies, you will eventually learn they are just as worthy of the title as any of the previous were (more of that is answered in the story though, which I don't want to spoil). The enemies are surprisingly different from the "dumb" zombies of the previous games, which simply stumbled around and, if you mistakenly ran into them, attacked you. The "Ganados" as they are referred to, have a lot of human qualities, as they can actually run, dodge attacks, and attack you with weapons, making them much more interesting (but I'll admit less creepy) than the zombies we knew and loved.
The story this time shifts back to Leon, who is on a mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley, who has been kidnapped by a group of militants. However you quickly learn there is something not quite right about these people known as the "Ganados", and when you run across new enemies like The Salazars, things begin to take a rather different turn. Not to mention when old aquaintances like Ada, begin cropping their faces throughout the game. The story is definitely different from anything the RE franchise has done before, and in part that's what makes it interesting. If you're a fan of any previous game, you're definitely going to enjoy what this title has to offer.
The graphics are the best that the franchise has done thus far. Which is not surprising as ever RE game has surpassed its predecessor in graphical terms. The environments looks real and lifelike, and are of course in full 3D to further the effect. Much along the lines of Resident Evil Code Veronica, you get to see what Capcom is capable of doing in settings other than a mansion or city. The broken down Ganado cities, and the Salazar castle are especial memorable settings. Overall the graphical beauty the other gamecube titles were known for is still in tact on this release.
The controls are exactly like they were in every other RE game you've ever played, which means if you're new to the series, you will have to do some adjusting, and if you're a veteran you can just pick up and go as you always would. Like I said the new semi first person view does wonders for the controls and makes things from the past, like navigating small passageways, or thin bridges much easier. The controls have always added something special to the game, and right from the start you will notice this has the same great feel that any other RE title had.
Resident Evil 4 more than lived up to its hype, in terms of not only graphics, but storyline, playability and fun. This is by far the best release the Gamecube saw in 2004, and will probably see for a while with its popularity slowly dying down. This stands as the perfect addition to any fan of the series' collection and a game that shows exactly why the RE franchise has become so successful today. I loved every minute of this game (and the many minutes I played it after I beat it) and I'm pretty sure you will too. Capcom really answered the questions of all doubters (including myself) with this one. Hands down one of the best reasons to own a Gamecube. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Handheld Gaming At Its Best (And Looking Good Doing It. I am so glad i was able to find this product in such great condition. I owned this GBA SP when it first came out, but unfortunately it was stolen. This Gameboy looks and feels just like the old NES controller on the inside from the color scheme to the texture. I recently started playing Megaman Battle Network and wanted to play it the way i did back in the day and i couldn't be happier. The screen seems bigger than i remember and thats a good thing. The size is perfect for my hands and playing GBA games is so much better on this than on my DS Lite. Aside from the 3DS this is by far the best handheld device. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Me love you long time. This is by far the best mario game ever and I've played them all since NES. Originally we bought SMS when we owned the gamecube in the early 2000's. I had young children, and we all enjoyed it, that is until they destroyed the mini cd. Well, now in 2011, we all had the urge to play it yet one more time so I ordered it. Just recieved the game yesterday(slightly used from amazon for 20 bucks) And its just like we remembered it, and now my youngest(who is 4, who had never played it) says its his favorite game ever.
I don't normally pick games apart for things they lack. And I won't start here. The most important thing for me is enjoyment of a game and if it has replay value. This game does, so maybe we might solve it in a few days, and play it for a little more to get all the blue stars and such and set it aside for a year or two, until once again with get a hankering to play the greatest Mario of all time SMS, and hopfully this time it will be there and not destroyed!
I've been mainly a PC gamer for the last 10 years, but have always owned consoles games aswell. WoW (world of warcraft) has probably the greatest fun factor of any game. That game alone I played for 5 years straight. What game in the history of games could you actually play for 5 years straight? Sure it has had some expansions, and the mechanics have evolved over time, but really, its the same game. If anyone knows of a WoW killer game, please let me know, I'd love to play another. Most games like WoW, fall short after a few days of playing them.
Good luck. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great but flawed. This is of course one of the best games available on any console, and a substantial improvement over TH2, but I have to say that the gamecube version is not perfect. The Nintendo controller is part of the problem; the D-pad is really too small, as are the X & Y buttons. But for me the biggest flaw is that the framerate is very erratic in places, especially in the LA level. As the game tends to require precise timing, the occasional stuttering is annoying. Not annoying enough to make anyone regret the purchase, but enough to recommend the PS2 or XBox version if you own multiple consoles. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
fun action platformer. Well I didn't think it could be done, but somehow the makers of the Genesis version of Aladdin delivered with an AMAZINGLY beautiful looking game with incredibly smooth and vibrant animations. It's really shocked. I was led to believe only the Super NES could pull off such brilliant graphics, gameplay and colorful animations but I stand corrected. I have to tip my hat here- the Genesis version of Aladdin is pure awesomeness. A close resemblance to the actual Disney movie as crazy as that is to believe. For an hours worth of entertainment, this is a must buy for kids and adults alike.
The gameplay is really exciting too- it centers around tossing apples to stun enemies and smack them with your sword in fast-moving action/adventure style. The later levels provide dangerous chase segments while riding the carpet and cave running that really shows off the Genesis's power for adrenaline pumping speed. Everything about this game is spectacular really. I can see why when people bring up the best looking Genesis games, Aladdin springs to mind immediately. It deserves the acclaim it's gotten over the years. Best platformer on the Genesis as far as I'm concerned. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hole In One. Video games can really set the stage for making boring sports much more fun. Nevertheless, you really don't seem to see that based on the success of bowling or football, because they always seem to be challenging. However, golf is another story. While video games and golf really don't see each other eye to eye usually, but for Camelot and Nintendo, they definitely hit that nail on the head again. They did it before with Mario Golf and Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64, now they give the old four scream out loud to the Nintendo Gamecube this time, extremely well and strong.
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour is a golf game that really sticks with the Mario Theme, even better than the Nintendo 64 version. The game fatures seven different kinds of courses, with different kinds of themes: two of them are traditional courses, and the others are Mario Themed. The courses look crisper and the graphics also fit very well with the elements from the golf club, with some courses including warp pipes, chain chomps, and a real feel of the music, some of it Mario related. The character lineup includes some of the characters from the Nintendo 64 version including Mario, Princess Toadstool a.k.a. Peach, Yoshi, Wario and Bowser. There also are a few new characters not featured on the N64 version that are here including the spooky Boo, Waluigi who was introduced in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64, Petey Piranha, Bowser Jr., and Shadow Mario from Super Mario Sunshine. The game also includes some of the same mini games including Ring Attack, Near Pin and near hole games to name a bit. While many people may enjoy the games, it is very relaxing but very challenging at times.
All in all, Mario Golf is one of the very few must have games that really stands out for the Nintendo Gamecube in what it absolutely delivers in a golf game. This is really a must have for all golf pros and new birdie brains alike. I strongly suggest this game in anybody's Gamecube collection.
Graphics: A
Gameplay and Control: A
Music: A-
Overall: A | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
fun. This game is fun and has great graphics. You are trying to solve a mystery in a mansion and you get to go through the mansion! It looks real too on the inside because the graphics are soooo good! You talk to people in the mansion and ask them questions to try to find out who did it. There are also many puzzles to solve. One really bad thing is this game goes by chapter(like the books) and you cannot save during a chapter because you have to get the passwrd after every chapter to start where you left off. This is bad in case of emergencies and it can also take forever to complete a chapter. Overall,it is really neat and fun. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Accessory. Playing video games has never been more enjoyable than with the WaveBird wireless controller. You can sit anywhere in the room, and in any position and the controller works flawlessly. Also, as a long-time videogame player, I've had to struggle with the old cord-dangling-in-front-of-the-screen problem, but with the WaveBird you can even put your GameCube on top of the TV instead of having to pull it closer to you or off of the TV to accomodate the unusually short cord on the standard controller. True, there is no rumble feature on the WaveBird, but it is still lightweight and durable (I've dropped mine a couple of times with no damage) and a great accessory to add to your GameCube library. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamecube Carrying Travel Case. I got this case as a Christmas gift. You know this case is rather interesting, while it is small I do like it. I give it 3 stars for what it is capable of holding in the bag and of carrying and 2 stars for surprising me with how much it can fit when you stuff it in there real good, and think about how it all fits and while it may not seem like it can fit much it can actually fit a lot, and its tight, you just have to be smart and figure out where it all goes, and if it doesn't work one way then try another. So I was able to fit: My Gamecube system with the Gameboy player attached on the bottom, AV Composite Cables, AC power Adapter, 2 White Gamecube 1019 MB Memory cards, 4 Gamecube Wireless Wavebird controllers and there adapters, Gamecube Gameboy Advance Link Cable and extension cable which I use for the Gamecube Gameboy Advance cable. Then for games I used a Gamecube Disc holder which I attach to a ring on the front of the case which I found for $10.00. The strap on this case is not very long its a little short, but it can be adjusted. However the only improvement worth making is to the handle on the outside, its way too small they should've made the handle so it goes on top of the flab which you unzip to open the case. So overall this is a great case, but not for traveling. However I noticed a much nicer case made by ALS Industries and is also a Nintendo product. So I might be getting that one instead. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A New Look at an old Evil. Res. 4 is one game that I truely have to give two thumbs up.
The game centers Res. 2 hero Leon in a location that is not the Mansion nor the City of Racoon. I played this game enough to where I truely have become an addict to the blood and guts that are around every tree in the vast wooded lands that surround the village,cemetary,church,castle, ect.... Interested?
Playing this game is like you are fighting for your very life and just when you think you can stop and take a quick breath, a villager with a chainsaw will nearly take your head off. One of the most fun features is that the game does move a lot quicker then before and you have more controle of your weapons and where you can hit your target "head, arms, legs, stomach, knees,ect.."
I have had more fun then one should admit shooting the Non-Zombies in this game, but the really cool part is that this is a game that just about anything goes. As in if it is alive then it can die!
Check this game out. Rent it if you want butt play it.
If you just can not keep yourselves alive then try it with the action replay device for the cube. That is for the weak but very entertaining none the less. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
With each new Legends game, it just gets better and better. I remember really enjoying this game. The graphics are remarkably more in detail then the previous Legend games. Role-playing games have something in common which is you need a pen and paper to write down stuff people say to you. I don't remember writing a lot but you see a cave you cannot get to yet, then you would want to write down the grid; the number of squares across and down. Therefore, if you do that then you will not have to worry about it so much. I remember walking around sometimes going "where do I go" but here again if you look back at what people have said to you then you will be pointed in the right direction. I liked the game, for me the frustration level was rare. If you like older games then this will be a fun one for you | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good, but extremly flawed. ... There are plenty of options includiong full seasons, trading, roster creating, creating player,exibitions, and all star games. There is defianly a lot to do. Now in the actual game it is quite fun, especially with more then one player but you will have to overlook serious flaws to do so. Numerous fielding and batting errors can seriously derteriate the games funness, but not too much. There is still a lot of fun to be had making your own team and taking them to the world series. So, anyfan of baseball, on a limited budget, should defiantly pick this up, despite it shortcommings. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Don't buy this for 4-Player Mode. I bought this solely to have another 4-player shooter whn friends came over, so I don't care about if the single player mode at all. What a mistake. If you are looking for a game for fun 4-Player action, skip this game.
First off it's locked and you have to unlock one arena and character at a time by winning points in co-op mode.
Second when you do unlock the 4-player arenas, they flat out suck! All 4 players are in one tiny room on the same screen doing lame things to kill each other.
Definitely the worst 4-player game I have ever played! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Long live Sega. So the famous Playstation 2 has finally arrived in North America. To those of you upset about not getting one here is some advice. Save some of that money and go with a Dreamcast. I am a hardcore gamer and will over time own a Playstation 2. However take it from me for much less The Dreamcast will bring you just as much entertainment as it has myself. The list of top of the line games is huge and is growing more and more each day. Never before has a system in such a short time span recieved such a diverse collection of great games. Online gaming really puts it over the top. Online gaming is instantly addictive and very fun. The best part is no little to no lag every time. Take it from someone who has owned one of these babies since they first came out. Your investment in a Dreamcast would be one of the best purchases you have ever made. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wonderful Game, yet it could use some tweaks. Fire Emblem is a great game on it's own. It has a good story with interesting characters. It has a fun battle system thats replayable. It even has some nice graphics once they grow on you.
I think most of the reviews have done a good job with their descriptions. The only thing I think that takes away from the game is the ability to completely unbalance everything.
One of my characters, Boyd, leveled up so fast that he could singe-handedly take any map on his own. All of the enemy units did barely any damage to him, and he would kill everyone in 1 attack. Titania, throughout the entire game, is extremely powerful. She can take any enemy on in 1 attack.
Though these characters are very strong, my mages and healers turned out to be useless. They need to be rather close to the enemy to do damage, and, once they do get close, the enemy can kill them in 3 hits or less. My main healer, Rhys, died in one move because, in the first enemy turn, a bird came from across the map and killed him.
The only other weak point about the game is the fact that the level caps aren't high enough. Ike, the main character, took maybe 6 battles to get to level 20. Then I had to wait forever until I could change him into a lord. At that point I leveled him up to 20 again in a matter of 2 or 3 battles. I think that the game does have a good string of ending battles, but they could have been better had my characters were not at their max levels so easily. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I play this game start to finish at least 3 times a year. This is one of the funnest yet most overlooked games for Sega. Most people I talk to have never even heard of this game. I happened to rent it at Blockbuster Video in the mid 90's and became instantly hooked. I re-rented the game like 3 times before finally telling the store it had been "lost," (I used my birthday money to pay the store). Since then I play this game at least 3 times a year from start to finish. Here is why I love this game:
- Unique overhead perspective that blows away both 1st persons and side scrollers
- Impressive graphics, color, and animation
- Excellent control, very playable
- Very cool sound effects
- Awesome weapons (9mm pistol, 12 gauge shotgun, uzi, grenades, flame thrower, mines)
- Cool items (magazine clips, shotgun shells, 1st aid kits, free lifes)
- Satisfying amount of blood and gore
- Storyline that is true to the movie
- Level of difficulty that is challenging enough to be fun yet not impossible
- A great variety of levels instead of the same old boring scenery over and over
- Also a great variety of enemies and bosses
- Password saves after each level
- Background music that is only slightly annoying
The bottom line, you will love this game! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An RPG to Die for. If you haven't beaten Skies of Arcadia: Legends, then you haven't played an RPG. The deepth to the game and the complexity of all the quests,(story or side quest) The story is so deep and amazing that I think it must have taken years to come up with it.
Here's a few tips for you players who are stuck in certain places:
First off make sure you are in good shape before you open the last water door in shrine island, there is a big boss on the other side(HP=1,200 Attack=Blaster(300)).
When your suppost to go to valua after they destroy Pirate Isle, go back to Shrine Island and then sail east.
When your suppost to go to Mambra(in nasr airspace)jus fly SouthEast from Sailor's Island and puncure the Reef then turn a little more south and look for glowing spires.
At the last part of the temple of Pyrnn you have to solve the bolder puzzle to release water into the room to cool the lava. Then you must face the Rockworm(HP=4,200 Attack=Volcanic Balst(500)
To get to Ixa'taka sail south from mambra and when you meet the skyrift follow it west to Horketa.
To get into rixis you have to find the Discoveries(Great Bird, Golden man) Go in the directino the Bird is pointing and look for a small face lookning stature. At the top is Rik'Talsh(HP=6,800 Attack=Feather Slash(1,000)
After you've collected your Choms at the maw of Tartas, head east.
On Daccat's Island your going to need some sirous luck, there are litle symbols that allow you to transfer from Aika to Vyse. There's only one way to do it so if you run out of path turn around. At the end Estra and Sinstra attack(HP=4,500(each) Attack Deaht walts(1,200))
After Daccat's Island your captured by Ramirez and you have to surender.
As soon as you have your new ship, The Delphinus, go and collect as many crew members as you can:(Marco:on the bridge, Polly: Sailors island, Lawrence: Sailors Island, Pinta: Sailors Island, Khazim: Nasrad, Osman: Nasrad, Kafila: Mambra(only if you have a Surian Blade) Medera: Horketa, TakaTaka: Horketa(Only if you've found Ixa'ness Disovery) Hans: Horketa, Domingo: North Ocean
To get through the Dark Rift you must take several vortexes untill you meet Robinson, then go back to the MoonStone room and go through the vortex next to the one that is flashing red.
To find the Ruins of Ice look for a small lighter blue patch. At the end of Glacia you must fight the Veltarn(HP=12,000 Attack Avaluncher(1,800)
At Drangeral Island your Suppost to go throu the Passage with the fan blocking the way, so turn off the fan.
After defeating Galcian(HP=21,500 Attack=Terminal(3,500), and enter soltis by opening the last bottom door at shrine island, use the map as guidence: your trying to get to the other side.
Over all this is a wonderful game that any gamecube owner should get. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This game is a joke. Listen, I'm a guy who has grown up on a sega Nomad (handheld genisus) the best handheld ever, so this game's graphics may not get the review they deserve.
Graphics: pretty good if this system was 16 bit! my nomad has graphics twice as good as this. the color aint that good. but its pretty buetiful for a gameboy title none the less.
game play: Game boy color seems to have a history of boring, over priced,mediocre games, (at least the ones I've played) and i thought this wouldn't be one of them. i am a big Spyro fan (bigger sonic fan) and this game really disapointed me. the controls are very stressing to operate in many parts of the game, and gameboy advances little arrow keys are the main problem. they make it very hard to get pin point acuracy in walking and moving objects, which is a very bad thing. Worst yet, the baddies that you find all over the place and are hard to beat in the playstations spyro games, are litterally scarce in these levels. you have to hind the baddies, and to top the that, they don't even attack you most of the time! they just run off! Not my idea of a fun game if you ask me.
Lastability: If you can stand playing this game, it will last you a pretty long time! it has new things you can open up, and with 100 faries to find in the few hard levels that are in the game it may last you a bit.
conclusion: This game is a real disapointment. i was expecting more from a spyro game, like enemies that actually ATTACKED you and chased you. unless you are a hardcore spyro fan, wait for sonic advance and super mario advance. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A MUST for a GameBoy Advance. This is a very good GameBoy Advance light. I would recommend buying this instead of using the old GameBoy Color light. The GBC light you will have to twist 180 degrees otherwise it will light up the back of your GBA. Also, it the connection for a GBC was very loose and wouldn't stay put. It would always flicker. With this, there is a "clip" to insure the light stays in. Also, it is secure even without the clip. And to add some more sugar to this Warhead, it has a pass-thru connector. This allows you to have a light as well as a link cable hooked up at the same time. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Analytical Review of Mother 3. Story: 10/10 - Above all, this game contains the best story I have ever come across whether by book, television or game.
Shigesato Itoi, the writer for the story, draws a beautiful picture of how a family is separated, an evil person
brainwashes humanity and a young boy matures.
Music: 10/10 - Some of the best music I have ever come across for video game standards considering Shgo Sakai (The
musician) only had a 16 bit sound processor to work with.
Graphics: 7/10 - Didn't really push the GBA for all it had, but graphics really don't make or break a game. The sprite art really
makes up for it though. The main protagonist Lucas has approximately 300 different sprites making up his movements.
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Difficulty: 5/10 - This is the main issue here. I found Mother 3 far to easy to beat, even when intentionally underleveled. I'm not
asking for the game to be brutal, but there should be a moderate challenge to a game.
Personal Thoughts: Mother 3 is my favorite game of all time. Mother 2/EarthBound is a close second. The storyline and music
of both these titles makes 16 bits seem like modern day HD graphics. The trilogy sports a lot of replay value and I can
honestly say that Mother 3 has literally changed who I was to become what I am today. *EDIT* I also wanted to interject that to this date, this is the only medium which has made me cry since my childhood aside from a brief moment in Majora's Mask. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Hours of a SMASHING good time. Package arrived on time and came exactly how the seller described. In used- very good condition It is in excellent shape and my family has been enjoying it non-stop. I had played earlier versions of this game over at friend's houses and really loved it and so when I decided to get a game consol I had to make this game part of my collection.
It's a great game for all ages although rated "T" for teen. Choose from several different Nintendo characters and battle with friends or computer characters of your choice. Choose several different varieties of game play, stages, and characters. Have never ending fun and the odds ever changing. I highly recommended this game choice. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This is no ordinary kid game console. When my husband asked to get a Game Boy Advance for Christmas, I thought he was out of his mind. How could my husband, a busy organizing officer in a computer programming company, want to play with a silly little toy like that? But because I knew he would not get it for himself otherwise, I did get it for him, accompanied by a copy of the Spiderman game, as he's really into comics. When he turned it on and I heard the music, my jaw dropped on the floor. How could such good sound come out of a tiny thing like that? It sure sounded much better than any sound coming from my dad's pc, I could tell you that much. And I quickly changed my mind for good when I tried it. The graphics are excellent, the commands respond immediately. It's lightweight and you can slip it into your purse or case and pull it out if you are on a long train trip, for instance. It has adjustable volume, various commands (you don't use all for every game, of yourse) and you can have challenges with friends by using the link cable.
When my husband forgets his at home, it's more likely that I play a bit, rather than checking my mail during a break from the household chores! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Magical Melody. This game is off the chart. I spend hours playing it, and believe it or not, it was my first Harvest Moon Game. I'm Married to Ray and my child's name is Laura. Whe I got a baby I didn't know if it was a boy or girl. I have 3 horses, 3 sheep and 1 cow. The graphics of the game kind of look more like Cartoons than people. When the people talk to you what they say changes with the weather and how much they like you. When you ship stuff you can get *Music Notes* to free the Harvest Goddess from stone. After you get 50 notes you can go to Harvest Goddess Springs to get free health. When you leave you can do anything again. You have to clear your land to own a barn and animals. All of the animals look the same as adults except for the sheep, who can be shaved. When your horse has 2 Hearts it can be ridden and trained to run in the Spring or Fall Horse races.
The animation of the game is VERY good when it changes with the seasons. All of the people look diffrent and have many personalities. If you buy this game you will be Entertained for Hours, so it is not a waste of money! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Barely better than playing in the dark. Yeah, it is pretty funky looking...but don't be fooled. Although this light is adjustable...it is very difficult to adjust the light so that it does not glare on the playing screen. It seems that no matter which way I focus the light its glare is so bad that I can only see part of the screen.
I like that you don't need an extra power source, but I've noticed that my batteries run down very quickly. I also like that you can select a worm light to match the color of your game boy, but color coordination isn't everything.
If you're stuck in the dark somewhere, then this worm light may work for you. However if you have a lamp near by (or a map light which most cars have) you will probably be happier just using the light available to you. The glare doesn't make it worthwhile.
Caveat emptor! Happy gaming. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Future Has Come. I myself am a veteran and long time player of the Harvest Moon games. I am quite ticked off at the people of Natsume for changing the release date quite often. But in any case, the Harvest Moon games have adapted, becoming more and more better as the games keep coming out. There was 2D gameplay, then 3D, then marriage, have a baby, bigger land, better house, etc.
But now, the newest release on the 16th (or so I hope) is the best of the best. Downside is, you can only marry one of three girls, but that is enough considering you have a bigger place to explore, and children that actually grow to help you around the farm. This will be helpful for you when you decide to maximize your farm, and max out on everything. The gameplay still allows you the ability to ride your horse, and plant new vegetables and raise new livestock.
Also, the game completes its self with the new 40 characters! I myself do not know much about this new game as the others, but I hope I have influenced you to check this game out. Its worth your money, and its not one of those easy to beat games. It is challenging and is based on great roleplaying. You will have tons of fun, and may have a great addiction to it. So take it from a veteran, this game is HOTT, you HAVE to get it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The Game Is Perfect, Except For One Minor Flaw. I love the Animaniacs cartoon show (especially since my last name is Warner), so when I went to my dad's house and found my cousin with his Genesis system and his Animaniacs game about 7 years ago, I was stoked! The game was perfect. Most tag team games have a problem as far as controlling all 3 of them is concerned. Like Sonic Heroes. When you run around, you easily lose track of all your other team mates. in this game, you either are controlling all 3 of them, or else it's the smoothest tag team control ever.
The attacks are fairly simple and very effective, if you could call them attacks. Yakko, the oldest Warner child, plays a paddleball. This is probably the only thing that involves actual fighting. If you've ever seen the cartoon show, you know that there's a policeman named Ralph who's always trying to catch the Warners. So, you do have some Ralph trouble, so-to-speak. The only defense you have against Ralph is the paddleball. There's Wakko, the middle Warner, with a huge wodden mallet. This is the most used attack in the game. You have to use the mallet to light bombs and cannons, change courses on 3 or 4 occasions, destroy some stuff that gets in your way, and release weak platforms so you can make a jump onto another platform. The mallet also presses buttons and releases locks in a very difficult section of level 5. Though, Wakko can't get EVERYTHING out of your way. Sometimes you need... DOT. In the show, Dot squeezes two little squeaky mice and hearts come out (but only on one occasion that i can remember). In this, she blows a kiss and it is represented as a heart. When this hits certain items, it will knock them out or move them out of your way. in one of the bosses, you are actually supposed to kiss it and then switch to Wakko. Problem there.
Well, I said the game was very perfect but for one minor flaw. Here it is. THERE ARE SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE YOU NEED TO SWITCH TO ANOTHER CHARACTER QUICKLY! lIKE FROM YAKKO TO DOT! SWITCHING BETWEEN YAKKO AND WAKKO IS EASY BECAUSE YOU CAN JUST PRES THE BUTTON, BUT TO SWITCH TWICE IN A ROW, IT TAKES FOREVER! IT SHOULDN'T TAKE SO LONG! I KNOW IT WAS MADE IN KIND OF A TIME WHEN TECHNOLOGY FOR VIDEO GAMES WASN'T HIGH, BUT COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I'm done shouting. Now, the levels. There are 5 of them. Some say there are 6, but I've beaten the game personally and I know that there are not. The levels are supurb. All are challenging (some are too challenging though; sometimes you can't figure stuff out), all are creative, and all end with a boss that usually isn't as hard as the level (except for Pinky and The Brain at the end and the level 3 boss). The srory is so wonderfully creative, it seems like Konami has done it again, acurately potraying a show in a game. Includes characters like Hello Nurse, Dr. Scratchansniff, Pinky and The Brain, CEO, Godfeather, Pesto, Bobby, Squit, Mindy, Buttons, Rita, and Runt. I think Slappy and Skippy are there somewhere. Great game. Get it if you're fortunate enough to still have a Genesis. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Better than ever. I have imported Pokemon FireRed from Japan and played through the Elite Four and a majority of the Island areas. It seems as though everything they've done wrong in the past, they've done right this time. Even some aspects that you never knew were lacking have been enhanced. Best of all, you will finally be able to get every last Pokemon (aside from Mew, Celebi, and Deoxys) if you've got access to Ruby/Sapphire, Colosseum, and FireRed/LeafGreen. The revamped Red/Blue from yesteryear will bring back a lot of old memories with the nearly identical storyline, but once you complete the main story, a whole new set of sub-stories begin. There will be enhanced e-Reader support and enhanced trading via the wireless adapter. If you get close to someone who's playing in the Union room, their character will show up in your Union Room, even if you can't see them. They could be in a nearby car or at another table at the same restaurant. As long as you stay close enough, you can trade with someone without ever even knowing who it was :)
Definitely get this when it comes out if you are even remotely interested in Pokemon. This truly is the best edition yet! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Play this Game. I never got to play RE4 when it came out because I didn't own a Gamecube. Time passed and now it's the next generation and I bought a used GC on a whim and decided to play a few games that passed me by. Wow! What a game! I knew from all the reviews over time that it was good, but I did not expect to be blown away by an old game, especially since I've been accustomed to the graphics and increased power of the Xbox360. I realize now how RE4 went on to influence some other great games of this generation. Deadspace is obvious with the same character viewpoint and creepy environments. Call of Duty World at War and Black Ops zombie levels. RE4 has excellent graphics, incredible sound, stellar gameplay, and is highly recommended for anyone else that never got a chance to play it in the past. Do yourself a solid and don't dismiss it because it is a last generation game. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Ah, Yeah. It's been awhile in the making, and it could have been better, but Capcom vs. SNK is still my favorite fighter. 33 fighters in all (Capcom has the extra, of course), and yes, all the dream matches--Ryu and Ken vs. Kyo and Iori, Chun-Li and Guile vs. Mai and Terry Bogard, etc.--are just as fun as you'd think. Being the jaded gamer I am though, I'll whine about the flaws of the game first. My biggest complaint is about the absence of some characters. With the exception of Morrigan, the entire Capcom side is represented by Street Fighter characters. That's not bad, but, did Capcom REALLY think gamers would rather play as Dhalsim, E. Honda, Zangief, and Cammy over Mega Man, Strider, Arthur, and Tron? It's kinda hard to believe so. And as far as SNK goes, well... where's Andy Bogard, Krauser, Haohmaru, and Robert Garcia? These are main characters here people, and Capcom vs. SNK just doesn't have them. To top it off, EVERY SNK character was stripped of moves. What's up with that? Is Capcom jealous or something? Another major complaint is with the Street Fighters themselves. With the exception of Ryu, Ken, and M. Bison, all the Street Fighters look EXACTLY like they did in Street Fighter Alpha 3! .... Granted, graphics don't make a game, but it still annoys as they don't quite fit. They look downright cheap when compared to the SNK characters. And while this is a minor gripe, would it have hurt Capcom to put in some real endings to the game? Now, for the good points to the game. Well, first of all, it's Capcom vs. SNK. Any hard-core gamer already knows that this is a dream come true. To have Iori give his level 3 Maiden Masher to Ryu was something I've been dreaming about for years now. But of course, the game needs more than a license as its crutch, and Capcom, being the unofficial company for gamers that they are, knows this. The graphics are absolutely amazing. All the characters (excluding the pasted-in SFA3 characters) are extremely detailed. The backgrounds are enough to make you drool (they even have stage intros [SNK trademark]). My personal favorite was Akuma's stage. There's also lots of secret stuff to get in the game (more than Marvel vs Capcom 2). It takes forever to get all these secrets, but they are worth it. The music is pretty decent, too. Not being a fan of video game music (why listen to it when I can listen to the real stuff?), I must say really enjoyed a few of the songs (the stage music for M. Bison and Geese Howard was amazing). The control is exactly what you'd expect for a fighting game--nothing special. How good the control is for most fighting games, 2D in particular, depends solely on the controller design. And as most of you know, the Dreamcast controller isn't perfect (give me the Saturn or PSX analog controller any day of the week). The controls for Capcom vs. SNK aren't exactly in Street Fighter or King of Fighters favor--they're somewhere in between. Instead of the normal, six attack buttons that the Street Fighter series has, there's only four. And the SNK characters now play with a slightly more Street Fighter feel to them. Then, there's the much talked about ratio system. Personally, I don't mind it. The player gets four points to their selection of characters. Weak characters are one point, normal characters are two points, bosses are three points, and the hidden characters are four points. All this goes out the window once you get the secrets, but you still use if you play the arcade mode. You also get to pick between which groove you want--Capcom or SNK. Capcom's groove is just like the Street Fighter Alpha one, you have a super combo bar that levels up if you give or take damage so you can unleash you super move. SNK's groove is just like King of Fighters. Your bar levels up when you take damage, or you can can just do it yourself by powering up. There's also a groove point system. You get points by how you hurt your opponent and then get ranked. And as if all that wasn't enough, you get a training mode and a color edit. Another cool little quirk to the game is what characters do before they have a fight. For example, right before Ryu and Sagat fight, Sagat touches the scar on his chest. There's lots of these in the game, and my personal favorite was when Chun-Li fights Yamazaki. In the end, Capcom vs. SNK could have been much better...but as it stands, Capcom vs. SNK is a classic that every gamer should play. PS: SNK is better. Period. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun, but reading the WARNING. In my experience, all of the Pokemon games are fantastic and a lot of fun. The ony problem with the Generation 2 games (Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal)specifically is the fact that they have an internal battery that when dry, ERASES your saved data! The games at that point are always playable, you just have start a new game every time you turn it on. Now the fix for that is a simple one, replace the battery (You can find instructions for that online, just go to Google). However, if you are newcomer to the Pokemon gaming series, or someone who just dosen't want to have to repair a game they just bought I would recommend buying a different Pokemon game instead of a taking a bet that Gold, Silver, or Crystal will work to find out that the battery is dead (Which is what happened to me when I purchased this game). If you are such a person as described previously, I highly recommend Red, Blue, Yellow, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and of course SoulSilver (Which is the Nintendo DS remake of Pokemon Silver). PLEASE NOTE that some of these games have internal batteries as well, but are formatted to keep the saved data even if the battery runs dry. If you are however a diehard who will do anything to catch them all, then by all means go for it! I just want people to know what they are gettting into. I love these games and recommend them to everyone, but I also hate getting a game that can't save. In essence these games are very similiar, and getting one is kind of like getting them all, but then again its a question of preference. Hope that this was helpful! Happy gaming! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great game. Ok this game gives gamecube a good name sence all thats on gamecube is stupid mario and kid games. This one definately stands out. Some reason I don't like the other resident evil games but this one i enjoyed. Maybe its the fact that your not facing zombies instead. Now I am only 11 hours into the game which is on the second disk. I enjoyed the first disk a lot better sence it really wasn't zombies that pop out on you but the second disk started to get different with mutant creature types that have me playing a lot less. Its still a great game and the merchants that you can sell and buy or upgrade weapons is a great add in. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
An eight-year-old's review. I personally think this game is too hard. Well, that doesn't stop me from playing it. Well, let's face it. World 4 is about a gigantic monster that is a helper. And believe me, that is nearly impossible, in my opinion. Don't take my word for it though. This guy snatches one of the Mario Brothers but forgets the other one. The other Mario falls from the sky onto the green Yoshi's back. Then, a runaway begins. As the Yoshis team up and make an obstacle course to carry Baby Mario on their backs, "Watch Out Below" is my second favorite scene. But, I hold my temper when it gets too hard. I say I won't let my temper go wild, even if this game is a little hard. After all, it is one of the hardest Mario games. On the fourth world, bursting hot lava is coming out and there are little lines that you can jump onto and stay there. But, some of the lines move. And when the giant monster comes, guess who's excited? Me! Some of the levels are a snap and others, well, take nearly two days. Thank goodness for my friend, Joey, at Kids Club. He taught me how to play the game. You can also hop on donuts, and the donuts fall down. So, when you play, I don't want you to get frustrated. You can eat enemies and make eggs, hop over and kill monsters, and it would be a great experience for you. There are also cute little baby sounds. But, if you get caught by a monster, then Baby Mario goes up in a bubble, and you have ten seconds to grab him. But, there are some things that make you get twenty seconds to grab him. But, this time you don't control the characters. They control you, if you know what I'm saying. Killing the big gigantic monster on the front cover is easy. You can just make one of those eggs and throw it at him. But, he might eat you up. Of course, the monster you see on the front cover isn't always that big. He gets big a few minutes later. But, the cover of the game doesn't exactly look the same as the characters in the game. The monster is blue on the cover of the game, and he is red in the game. Don't you think that's strange? Yoshi has an excellent jump. Jumping over the monster will be easy. But, beware of the monster. I recommend this game for everybody! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great mindless fun. If you're looking for a mindless, fun way to spend a few hours, Rampage is perfect. You take on a monster's personality and bash away at buildings!
We've always loved the rampage series and this latest release builds on the fun. You start out with only a few monster options - looking suspiciously like Godzilla, King Kong and so on - but there are a TON of unlockable monsters of all shapes and sizes. You start out in Las Vegas, meaning that the levels have cool hotel areas looking like a castle, a pirate ship, and so on. I wonder what those could be?
There isn't a plot here. You are simply a monster out to cause as much destruction as you can. You jump up and down on top of buildings, you kick over cars, you smash windows and you eat the fleeing people. There's a lot of humor involved. In one level your task is to eat 10 mimes - and you watch them "walk against the wind"!
The graphics are reasonably good here - when you jump in the water, it ripples and splashes. The background stretches for multiple blocks, so you get a sense that this is a "larger world" that you are destroying. Still, it's true to its arcade roots - really you are just moving left and right.
The sounds follow the same arcadey basics. You get basic bashing noises, a classic soundtrack and silly comments by the people you are eating.
I did find some of the "placement" issues troubling. I would think I was lined up to kick a car, but I'd miss it. I'd see a banana in a window and try to get myself exactly lined up to grab it, but somehow I'd miss. The game used to be about wild bashing and thrashing, but now you have to be right on target in order to hit.
Still, it was only a minor complaint, and in general the vast selection of monsters and locations really makes up for it. Perfect for killing a few hours in a relaxing, mindless way! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Re-living the classics. I've owned my GBA SP only for a few weeks now (I had completely given up video games after my son was born two years ago) but I have to confess that I only bought it when I realized that the Link I used to know (and sometimes dispise when some boss would keep me under a killing streak) was back. I don't regret my decision at all....IT'S BEEN A BLAST!!!
Everything is back, of course not with the video quality of today and the score could have been a little louder, but still this is one great game to play. I had completely forgotten the intrinsicate delicacies of obtaining a boomerang and toss out the wooden sword or defeating a boss after SEVERAL tries.
Probably those of you young gba-adicts who grew up when this was already a classic will find it plain and simple, but for those of you out there that enjoyed rescuing Zelda in the early nineties...this is a must-have.
Enjoy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Japanese port hits the GBA. 2003 saw the release of Mega Man & Bass for the Game Boy Advance and was considered a rare treat for Mega Man fans in the U.S. This game is a port of Rockman & Forte, released in Japan near the end of the SNES's glory days. When Mega Man 8 was released on the PS1 and Saturn, this game was made right after that for the Super Famicom. So for anyone who played Mega Man & Bass before, they will see the graphics, sounds and overall presentation are similar to the other Mega Man games before. And just like most Mega Man games, this one is as hard as they get.
For those who haven't played this game, Mega Man & Bass follows a slightly different storyline from the one that was laid out for Mega Man 8. A new main villain, Robot King threatens to take over the world and brings his Robot Masters to face off against Mega Man and Bass, Dr. Wily's creation. You face off against 8 Robot Masters (2 of them are from Mega Man 8, the rest are brand new), acquire their weapons, collect bolts and CDs and fight you way to Robot King himself. You can go to the shop at the main screen anytime to buy weapons and upgrades using the bolts you find scattered throughout the stages. There is also a robot data base where you can find information about every robot that was introduced in Mega Man series (this is where the CDs come into play.) There are 100 slots so you must find all 100 CDs to access all the information.
The PROS: If you like Mega Man games, you know what to expect. The presentation, graphics, sounds and animation are good while the controls are perfect for a handheld Mega Man game. You will have no problem playing the game and with 4 save slots available, saving is easy and done automatically. There's an extra incentive to pick up all the CDs so you can read up information on the different Robot Masters Mega Man has faced so far.
The CONS: Mega Man 7 and 8 were both met with mixed reactions as some fans liked it while others didn't. If you didn't like either one of those games, you probably won't like this one as it is very similar. And this game is very hard so expect to die a lot. But that's what is to be expected with Mega Man games; you either like the challenge it brings or you don't.
Mega Man & Bass is a fun game despite it being hard as well. Fans of the series should give this a try so good luck in trying to find a copy. Those who like challenging games and never played a Mega Man should give it a try as well and see why this series has been followed by gamers for all of these years. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
To all parents who keep naging about how "violent this game is. shut up and READ THE BACK! The ESRB content discription is located in the bottom right corner of every game. Yes shadow does say some swearing and has an smg (who knows why) but if you are mad you baught this game, return it and then from now on read the back to see if it is a game for your child. I can think of some better "Sonic" games for you to buy your child. sonic gems collection is a good one and so is sonic mega collection. both rated "E"(Everyone) and have no violence except jumping on things and destroying them. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Get This Game. This game is one of the best games for gamecube ever made! I recommend that if you get a gamecube GET THIS GAME!First of all,the gameplay is like graidus or raiden, an over head flying game. Theres only one difference-the game play is ten times better! This is not one of those games that you get a bunch of weapons, it stayes simple but its still good. You have polaritys to switch between. In english:black bullets kill white ships faster, and visa versa.when you absorb their bullits (by being the same color), you charge up to release energy in homing lasers. But enough about the game(which is, by the way, EXTREMILY hard),the garphics are the best out of any arcad game you can find! The backround is in 3D, and it is always moving. Its like your really flying a plane. The explosions are spactacular! When you destory bosses, they fall apart, then explode. The explosions fill up the whole screen with pies of the boss! My personal faviorite is the second boss, when his arm cannons fall off, and then finally he explodes! If you have no idea what im talking about GET THIS GAME!PS, you can post your high scores online! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One word - WIPEOUT. This game is worth buying just for the wipeout mode(as explaned above). Even if your not into games such as dave mirra and tony hawks ect. its worth buying the game just to fly off the huge slide
(The water park level) and slam onto one of the three benches on the ground to the right. Me and my friend named the gap 'the Hobo gap'. Its also really fun doing the same thing but doing a nutty(landing on his nut's) onto the back of the benches. Me and my friend have taken videos of out really funny wipeouts and are thinking of setting a community if we cant find one around.
Anyway, summery - DM2=awesome | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Multiplayer is terrible. I bought this mainly for the multiplayer aspect to play with my friends. It's the only 007 on Gamecube I haven't played, and the multiplayer is just terrible. There's no background music, sounds, the weapons have very limited ammo, and the target-locking system prevents any sort of stealth attacks on multiplayer. There's also no bots, which means if you don't have any friends, you're not playing multiplayer.
The multiplayer gameplay is so bad that it's funny. Actual laugh-out-loud funny. Aside from the laugh factor, it gets boring immediately. I'll stick to 007 Nightfire & Underfire for their multiplayer gaming sessions.
Single player's not bad, but not great. Overall, I give this 2 stars because it's still playable in single player and because Sean Connery stars as James Bond in the game. Such a shame for a great actor to have his name on this disappointment though. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The first good Genesis sim. This is the first simulation video game I ever owned on platform or PC, so my opinion my be tainted...I remember playing the old "Falcon" PC game at a friends house in the late 80's and when I bought a genesis, I couldn't wait for a flying sim. F22 came first, but I could never find it anywhere (only saw it advertised). Then one day LHX appeared on the local shelves so I just bought it. I played this game daily for almost a year. The flight physics were no where near the games of today, but it was just plane fun. The missions took place in N. Africa (Lybia), SE Asia (Vietnam), and Europe (Poland and other former Soviet states). All of your opponents had Soviet made weapons, mostly anti aircraft, which were very hazardous to fly around in the more difficult game settings. The missions varied but could be considered as old standards; protecting your base,S&D, downed pilot rescue, POW rescue and even a little leadership assanation. You could fly the venerable AH64 (still in service today) or the secret LHX Attack Copter (which is really the Comanche). The LHX was fast, agile but had limited weapon stores (no matter how stealthy the manuel said the LHX was, you still had to deal with a huge number of lock-ons, which meant a lot of evasive flying). The Apache on the other hand was slower, less agile but had seriously huge weapon stores. The standard hide and peek only worked part of the time because the enemy AI was very good (for the time) and they actually would come around hills to target you. If your an old school fan of military flight sims, dust off that old Genesis and slide this one in for a ride. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
This really shows what the Dreamcast can do. The graphics on this game are the best I have ever seen from a gaming console. Sonic Adventure is addictive until you beat it.
This is much better than Sonic Adventure 2. The graphics on the second are not quite as astonishing, and the storyline is a little weaker.
This game is more-less for children, but adults can get a kick out of this too. You can tell Sega spent time on this game. This isn't just junk thrown together. The multi-character usage and storylines are a good idea. It adds replay value to the game.
This game is nothing like the previous Sonic games. This is totally different. A different style of game play. This could be considered a small short role playing game in some ways.
Surprisingly this game is not easy like I thought it would be. If you want a challenge try this out. This isn't a game you can just beat in one day, unless you spend all day playing it.
I have to say this game is worth the money. Take advantage.
Graphics 5 out of 5.
Sound 5 out of 5.
Gameplay 5 out of 5.
Storyline 4 out of 5.
Replay value 3 out of 5.
Don't let the replay value discourage your decision. There isn't any Sonic game that is worthy of a 5 out of 5 replay value.
GET THIS GAME. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Its not Sonic Mega Collection Plus. This games is great. All Sonic fans should probably have it but there is something you should know. This is Sonic Mega Collection not Sonic Mega Collection Plus. There are a few important differences. The plus edition got released on PS2, XBOX, and PC. It is all the same games plus the game gear/master system sonic games and features a state save. The state save is especially nice if you don't want to or can't hash out the 1-2 hours to do sonic 1, 2 or Knuckles in one sitting(although unlocking sonic 3 and Knuckles is easy enough just by opening sonic 3 and S&K 20 times). Having owned the plus edition on my ps2 before I was not aware of these differences and was sadly disappointed. I now will have to buy the master system games available on virtual console. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For humans that can read. My six year old loves playing this game. The game writers boast of the real-time synchronization, and that you can set the game's time to mimic the actual time where you live. This allows the sun to rise and go down at the same time as your sunrises and sets etc.
You enter a town inhabited with animals and build a nice place for yourself. There is nothing questionable about any of it, so it meets its rating. Some of the text is even quite humorous.
There is one double edged sword to this game. That is the game is based on the conversations between you and the villagers. If you child does not know how to read, then you had better numb your brain and sit back in a comfortable chair, cause it's going to be a while. On the other hand, the game allows you to interact with a software keyboard and it does encourage spelling and reading.
All-in-all, I prefer the games that just require motor skills. :-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The blue boy is back. I remember playing sonic with my old sega genensis so when I got this game I was expecting it to be the same old game...was I wrong. This game is so much more than the original. Yeah there are some flaws, but they aren't big and shouldn't stop you from buying the game. I would of enjoyed seeing the other characters get a bigger role in the game, but then it wouldn't be "Sonic Adventure" now would it. I say his because I'm a big knuckles fan and was kinda disapointed at how quickly I beat the game with him. All in all this game is a great buy, a must have for DC owners. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Yes, you can catch all 386. With Fire and Leaf, you can now catch all 386 Pokmon.
Go to [...] for proof.
The Red/Blue Pokmon (1-150) are available in FireRed and LeafGreen.
The Gold/Silver Pokmon (152-250) can be caught in FireRed, LeafGreen, and Colosseum.
The Ruby/Sapphire Pokmon (252-384) are in Ruby and Sapphire.
Jirachi (385) is from the Colosseum bonus disk, and Deoxys (386) is in FireRed, LeafGreen, and the upcoming Emerald.
So that leaves only Mew (151) and Celebi (251). Which Nintendo will obviously give out at special events.
Or, you can quit whining and get a Gameshark, idiots.
And by the way, the range for the wireless adaptor is at least 50 feet. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I wish that the price for the Sega system would go down. I love the Sega system. I don't have one yet and I am trying to buy one off of this site but the price for the Sega system is $314.99 its two much money right now. I wish that the price would end up going down so that I would be able to order one from this site. I love amazon and I have an account for here and I love it. I have already ordered one thing from amazon and it was the audio book for the Lord Of The Rings The Fellowship Of The Ring. The first book. But anyways Sega is the best my sister has it and I love watching her play it. It is so cool especially the Aladdin game. She don't let me play it so I would like to have my own and be able to play it as many times that I want to. So I hope that the price for this Sega system will go down so that I will be able to order it on this site. That would be really great because I always wanted one of these. It is really neat. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Kids Scores are Up, Frustration Down. I bought this wheel after trying both this one and the Madcatz wheel. I won't dis their wheel (it does have a stick-shift, after all), but I liked the construction of this one better. The young people I know, especially a 9 year old girl couldn't get too far on driving games. I bought this with her in mind, and I'm glad I did. Now this girls 2 favorite games are Hydrothunder & Crazy Taxi (instead of Sonic & Rayman). I started doing much better with my scores too. A 34 year old friend already loved Tokyo Extreme, but now I think he's addicted to it. He finds this wheel a great advantage. The wheel does have programable buttons to switch your A, B, X, and Y assignments around. Shifting can be done from right on the wheel itself, or from the toggles below the wheel at your programed option. And the wheel can be pre-programed to any of 3 preset turning sensitivities, or one that you establish on your own. It also has a rugged vibrator built in. The wheel can be adjusted from 2 independent pivots to each of a table, a lap, or floor position. I've never had any trouble with non-compatibility, squeeks, or sensitivity of the wheel. If you have driving games for the Dreamcast, this would greatly enhance your gameplay. Just read the set-up and programing instuctions first, I wonder how many of these other reviewers have taken the time to do that. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Stunning game. Amazing graphics, sound and more. Few games for the Gameboy Advance has stirred up more rumors and speculation than Golden Sun. Nintendo yet again brings us a breathtaking game for it's latest portable console, the gameboy advance. Golden Sun brings the player hours of fun with amazing graphics, crisp and clear sound, and one of the best story lines of most of the current gameboy advance games. Many hail it to be the best Gameboy Advance game, while I do not quite feel this way about it I do believe it to be a wonderful game that you can immerse yourself in for hours of detachment from the outside world, to put your self into a fantasy world where you have wonderful abilities known as Psyenergy to help you on your quest. Golden Sun also leaves way for a complete series of games, and with Golden Sun 2 coming out within a few days many more hours of fun await. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
The title and the review are the same so read below. This game is 101%! its the best game in existance. Its from the heavens. Multiplayer Action. There is everything! Free for all battle, 1 on 3, 2 on 2, an outstanding, excellent, sequel to the original Smash Bros.
You can unlock 5 times the amount of characters including Ganondorf, Mewtwo, Dr. Mario, Young Link, Prince Marth, Roy, Mr. Game and Watch, and ALOT MORE! Theres bonus levels called "Adventure" on which the levels are side scrollers and throughout the levels you go into smash bros. battle. There are several ways to unlock different characters. You even have Princess Peach, and Zelda. And Zelda can turn into Sheik!
The new levels are infinity awesome. Some of them are even challenging. I forgot the names of them but you'll like be on a moving platform and if you jump off you die and sometimes the platform will land for like 10 seconds and during those 10 seconds, space ships or whatever those are on F-Zero GX come flying for half the time and you have to get on another platform. There is also another zelda level, more mario ones, another samus one, a ness one, and some others!
If I haven't mentioned graphics yet, the graphics to this from the original were totally upgraded! Theres new moves and everything for the characters too!
Outstanding gameplay. Multiplayer Action. Singleplayer Action. Tons more characters. Tons more levels. Much better graphics. New Adventure levels. New moves. Theres nothing you don't want in this game. Its the best game ever. Get it. Don't rent it, don't try it out, get it and keep it!
Yep, thats it. Understand now?
Thanks for readin the review. Hope it helped ;) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A MUST HAVE. I started this game and didn't stop. with three different charachters to play with, you can play it three times and even on four different difficulties from easy to extreme. Even challenge yourself on the Gauntlet minigame after you have beaten the original. Gain experience and customize your character as you choose. Gain hundreds of weapons such as swords, axes, hammers, spears, halberds, and bows as well as magical armor from leather to full platemail as you progress through the challenging and detailed world of the Sword Coast. Monsters galore! Defeat everything from giant rats to Ice Dragons and Kobolds to Minotaurs. An awesome plotline with a cliffhanger ending that sets up for a great sequel. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
it could have been so much better. Well, what can i say i had such high hopes for this game i guess i set myself up for a let down the there are many good points in this game but ill get to those in a second. the game seems to cheat more times than actually winning since you cant control your fielders there are to many routine plays botched by the bad ai at one time my fielder waited and let the ball hit the ground before he moved and once he did he wouldnt throw the ball allowing the computer to score easilly when the runner would have been out by a mile if he threw the ball at the right time or when my second basement runs all the way to first to field a ground ball and when he gets the ball won't throw it at all. also most season games seem to be pre-determined the computer eill get singles until they score several runs and then won't score anymore until you catch up then on comes the rally that you cant do anything about theres also a little too much slow down for my taste. the few good points such as the inovative pitching system and beutiful graphics almost save it, close but no cigar unfortunately. even though it had already been delayed too much already it still feels rushed another month or two might have helped but as is stick with the triple play and allstar baseballs this could have been so much better:( | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Fun Game better than most that i had. This game is worth buying. i bought this game not to long ago and we where on a trip to see some places and we where running late to go back home and we where in the car from noon to 7 or 8 so we went to wal-mart to strech are legs a bit and get some snacks and pop for the motel and i found this game i just had to get it, the good the thing about this game is its not as really crazyly hard to fight the bad guys like in spider-man 2 the movie its better then that , cartoonish graphics but when your on the go it seems fun and you get to play as Jonney through the whole game! and if you don't feel like fighting bad guys all the time you can play the snowboarding or moto-X mini games, this game is worth buying. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mark's Mario Review. Mario Kart Double Dash!!
One of the best games $30 can buy.
Race yourself to set the fastest time on 12 different tracks in Time Trial mode. Challenge your friend to a race on your favorite track, or battle each other in 3 modes of play on 4 cool tracks. Choose two of your favorite Mario characters; there are 16 to pick from. Pick your car and race to victory. Race from solo to 8 players (you can play with 5-8 players if game system is linked to other systems). Plus pick up items to slow your opponents. This game is awesome to play with family and friends. It is also very easy to learn. Rated E, it is suitable for every one. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Great Game. This is a super game. I will give some secrets.
To Unlock: Jigglypuff, beat Classic or Adventure Mode, or play 50 VS. Mode matches.
Dr. Mario, beat Classic or Adventure Mode with Mario without continuing, or play 100 VS Mode Matches.
Pichu, complete Event Match 37, or play 200 VS Mode Matches.
Falco, survive the 100 Man Melee, or play 300 VS Mode Matches.
Marth, use the 14 original characters in VS, or 1-P Regular Match at least once, or 400 VS.
Young Link, clear Classic or Adventure with 10 different characters, or 500 VS.
Ganondorf, Complete Event Match 29, or 600 VS
Mewtwo, Play 1-P or VS for 20 hours, or play 700 VS
Luigi, finish stage 1-1 of Adventure with "2" as the last digit of the seconds place in your time, or 800 VS
Roy, Clear Classic or Adventure with Marth without continuing, or 900 VS
Mr. Game & Watch, complete Classic, Adventure or Target Test with all other characters, or 1,000 VS. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Mario Kart Double Dash is what EVERY1 has been waiting for. This game is better than anyother racing game I have ever played, and i'm a big cartoon racing fan. I have played CTR and F-Zero Racing, and most of the major racing games out there, even the real life racing GT1-3. Personally I think it is about time for Nintento to come out with a Mario Kart that out does its predasessor for N64 (all who agree that N64 games are outdated shake their heads!)Features - This game has many many characters, lots of courses, and the newest (and best) this game has two characters in one cat. You could have for ex. Baby Mario and Baby Luigi in a cart you choose and have mario driving and have luigi find an invincibility star and say save or use? Well N64 vr. you couldn't get another weapon after, but GC vr. you can switch the characters making the item saved! (isn't that awesome)
I'm telling Nintendo to keep the good ones coming! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Be Patient and persistent. Super runabout is the ideal racing game in every aspect. You can unlock tons of cars and other cool vehicles not to mention new levels and extra features along with VMU games. This game never gets boring because there are so many suprises around the corner if you stick with it. It takes a couple of sessions to get used to way the cars drive. I would say spend a couple of sessions just learning how to drive and adjust your car and then learn the city. Once you do this then start the missions. As you unlock features you will get some really nice cars that handle great and are tons of fun to drive. The Acura NSX is my favorite. The first missions are ok but they get better so hang in there. There are two scenarios to accomplish missions through. I think the cop scenario is a little easier to start with, however the other scenario has a better car to start out with. Don't bother with the motorcycle or the minivan, scooter, or CRX. Just use the cop car and by about the third level you will unlock a nicer car. You acquire points by hitting other cars and mailboxes, outhouses, signs, storage sheds, windows, pier posts, parking cones, barracades, news stands, tables, chairs, turnstyles, and lots of other obstacles. You will drive; through malls full of people, ball parks with games going on, highways full of traffic, piers loaded with seals, boats parked at the docks, parking garages, roofs of buildings, wharehouses, dirt roads, caves, shortcuts, on beaches, across parks, through subways with train cars, unfinished highways, over bridges, etc. IN fact there are no limits to where you can drive. There are no invisable barriers or un-animated portions with little going on. The cities are busy, the traffic gets heavy, the people get upset, the cops chase you, there are helicopters circling the sky, terroists try to stop you, and your missions are creative and they change depending on which difficulty level you are on. Also the city is real. You will drive on the Golden Gate Bridge, down Lumbard Street, through Candlstick Park, through and around Alcatraz, on Fishermans Wharf, on the Pacific Coast Highway (101), on belt routes and inter-city freeways, through the Bay Area Rapd Transport system, you will even drive on an aircraft carrier in one mission. There are probably lots of other places I don't recognize having not lived there. There are twelve original mission and who knows how many to unlock. So far I have found three (you have to beat the game on all difficulty levels). They are fun bonus levels too, not just rehashed old levels. Even if you complete all the missions on Easy you will have a challenge finding out what exactly unlocks other features. For instance, when you jump off a ramp or a steeply inclined street, the game measures your jump in feet and keeps track of it. You can unlock new items if you beat certain records. Also, everything has a point value and if you hit many items such as news stands or mailboxes while completing missions you are shown your money earned for each item.
Any good racing game has either real cars that you can't wreck because of commercial infringments, or has fake cars wich you can wreck. This game has both, however only the models of the cars are revealed so you can figure out the rest. Also when your car is wrecked, it preformance is weaker and weaker until it just can't drive any more. This gives you great motivation to drive carefully and yet quickly.
Even if you don't play one mission, this game is tons of fun because you can watch your replays and even save them. When you do, you will see the whole segment from different camera views such as a helicopter view, a front or rear fender view etc. and its very much like watching a chase seen in a movie except no movie has ever had chases and accidents this good. If you have a wheel and pedal set up, you must try this game. There is a first person view for all those armchair drivers.
However I think the missions are worth attempting. Once you unlock some great cars then it is more fun to just free drive. If you don't complete a mission in time, the game just lets you drive around for as long as you want. The levels are huge. Your VMU keeps track of how many miles you drive and in some levels you will drive 15 or 20 in one direction. There are plenty of shortcuts and hidden routes you can learn and utilize in your game play. One of the best buys I have made for the Dreamcast. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
It Works! (advice for system issues. On my Sega 2. I only needed to plug the yellow and white cables in and change the input channel to AV on my flat-screen.
A few pointers for games not playing/starting: I couldn't get anything to play hooking the RF adapter to my HD tv so I went with these cables. The used Sega system I have I think has issues where the main credits comes up then will freeze, or not come on at all. I was thinking I hooked something up wrong and kept replugging things/coaxial cables and wires into different ports on the TV. Chances are I had it right the first time so if at first you have no luck don't go crazy like me troubleshooting. If your sure you have everything plugged in right and still have startup problems with games it has to be a system thing.
Just turn off the system, take the game out and try again, it may take several attempts but I got games to play fine eventually. (kind of a no brainer) I had to hold down a cartridge for about 20 seconds into the port so it would start up and play. Again, these are a few tricks I've come across if needed and I had to do it for a few games. Looking back the RF adapter probably worked, oh well, these cables are quick and easy. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wow. And I thought Saturos and Merdani had issues. Golden Sun: The Lost Age begins exactly where Golden Sun left off. Taking the role of the villains, you continue on with the journey. Except this time, you're trying to LIGHT the Lighthouses, instead of keeeping them from being lit. Being on the villains side changes your view of the story and things that have been happening. Of course, you'll start out with a heavy grudge against them, but as you go, will you grow to like them.
This game deepens the plot even more. And answers some questions that had been left unanswered in Golden Sun. No more real VILLAINS, since you are the villains? No no no. There are villains indeed. And it's not our heros from the first game. New characters? Of course. New powers and djinn? Yes. More to the story line? OH Yes.
This game is everything the last game was. Perfect graphics, perfect music, perfect story, perfect characters, perfect game play. There's a little more running around and side stories and tasks, but it's all totally worth it, and it's all connected to the plot.
Just who were Saturos and Menardi? Where did they come from? Where did they have Felix all those three years he was thought to be dead? Is Sheba alive? Will she discover her past? And Ivan, will he discover his? And what of Alex? What are his true intentions? Who's side is he on?
This game, as the last deserves more than 5 stars. It is simply amazing, everything the first was. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Shenmue - Sega at its best. There is no question; Shenmue is one of the best RPG's ever made. From the beginning, where the protagonist hugs his lifeless father's body, to the brief but lingering moments when you come face to face with the evil villain. How did Dreamcast fail with a game like this?
This was the first game that brought me to tears. I was a little skeptical at first, hearing that there wasn't that much to explore, but boy there was! The buildings are amazingly detailed, as is the rest of the city. The characters all follow the same patterns. There are drunks on the street, prostitutes outside bars, and just regular people going to the drug store.
The main charcters are amazing. They develop so well and so much, that I swear I was in a movie. You actually can feel their emotions, and you feel emotions for them.
Following the life of Ryo Hazuki, the story starts off after a strange man, Lan Di, comes into your residence and kills your father. Hmmm, not very nice. The villain, as evil and mysterious as villains should be, Lan Di, nows a very ancient form of martial arts. A couple of punches, and your father, a sensei, is dead. Lan Di takes the "Phoenix Mirror", which is who-knows-what, and sets off.
Meanwhile, Ryo Hazuki needs to solve this mystery. Whats is the Phoenix mirror? Who is Lan Di? Where is he from? etc. So he sets off on the journey.
The battle system works out great. There are 2 battle systems; regular kung-fu and GTE. GTE is pressing one button do dodge a punch, punch someone, break something, etc, and regular kung-fu is what it sounds like. You can practice your moves in parking lots and vacant playgrounds and master the combos. There are many different combos.
The graphics and detail are stunning. You would think you're playing ps2, and this came out more than 2 years before ps2 came out. Overall, this is a great buy. I got it for 10 bucks and played it about 2 times more than I play games that are 50 bucks. What are you waiting for? BUY IT! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Worst wrestling game ever. Before I begin this review, I'm not going to pick on anyone else's review on Amazon, but I will state that this is my personal opinion of the abomination that is Wrestlemania X8.
Here's my review-
Graphics-
The graphics for this game aren't the best; and there's no excuse being that the majority of Gamecube games have excellent graphics. Still, I'm at least able to say the wrestler models are smooth, and the framerate is consistent, but man o' man are the graphics buggy and collision detection is truly crap. In fact, most wrestlers lack detail altogether and look about as generic as possible. The arenas themselves are decent at best and looks very crisp with clean textures, however, the crowd looks about as bad as it can get which would be a giant block of humanity flattened and displayed at 2-frame loops.
Nothing special to talk about here. The wrestlers don't sell moves, generally do not look hurt and aren't exactly too accurate in size. Generic, boring graphics galore.
Sound-
One redeeming quality of Wrestlemania X8 would be the sound...and that's as far as music goes because the sound effects are muffled and bad. The music is really good. Each theme is accurate and a lot better than I anticipated. Just don't expect much when you hit a wrestler or slam them other than a light slapping noise or a muffled thud.
There's no commentary which really sucks. I often wondered why WWE games for Gamecube couldn't have commentary when Ultimate Muscle- Legends vs new generation for Gamecube does.
Gameplay-
Here's the really bad part, as if the sound and graphics weren't bad enough, in comes the incredibly boring gameplay.
Westlemania X8 does feature a decent enough roster, but the moves are limited and that's the main problem with this game. The movesets given to each wrestler is about 5 or so moves, a finisher, running attacks, standing attacks and some ground attacks. On paper, this wouldn't be bad, but considering every wrestler has the same bodyslam, suplex, as well as other moves shows just how much this game truly sucks. Even the smaller wrestlers movesets are about the same with minor exceptions.
The match types wouldn't be bad if this game was better. You get single, tag team, TLC, Hell in a Cell, Cage, Rumble, Handicap and some other match types.
The roster could've been really good, but the graphics are so bad that I could truly care less who's featured in this game. The roster consists of- The Hardy Boys, Rob Van Dam, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone cold steve austin, Triple H, Undertaker, Kane and a few others. There are about 40 some odd wrestlers plus some unlockables. But the one thing that truly pissed me off was the fact that this game had the NWO in it and is such a crappy game. I can't stress it any more how much you should stay away from this game. Bad controls, collision detection problems, bad graphics, limited engine, and so many more screwups makes this title only worth owning if you intend on buying the entire series of wrestling games like myself. If you're a collector, get it, if not avoid this one. It's literally the worst wrestling game of the 6th gen and possibly ever ranking alongside such failures like WCW Nitro, WCW thunder and the abysmal WCW BACKSTAGE Assault.
WCW Vs. The World for the N64 is a helluva lot better than this game in every way and that's a wrestling game that's 4 years away from being 20 years old. Terrible. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gamecube roleplaying gets a new life. Greetings, all Gamecube fans. Many of you have been starved, waiting for a role playing game to arrive that would "wow" you, and make you cry in it's whole-hearted goodness. You wondered, as I did, WHEN Nintendo would find something for us die-hard role players. Well, my friends, the wait is now over, and you may all rejoice! Tales is one of the best role playing games out there across ALL the platforms, and is a necessity for any Gamecube role player to have in his or her collection. From the opening cinematic sequences that make you hold your breath, to the sounds that wow your ears, to the graphics which impress and bring tears to your eyes in joy, Tales of Symphonia is the game, the one game, the game of games for role playing exuberance. Nothing gets boring in this game. Even for most rpg's, battle sequences can make you go numb from doing it over and over again. Not so in Tales, my friends. Every battle is unique, from commanding your party members to initiate different actions, from the main character running in circles around the battlefield, targeting different enemies, Tales has it all. You'll feast your eyes on this little wonder and smile. The story? None better, in my humble opinion. You'll latch onto the characters like they are your best friends. In conclusion, before I run out of space for this review, BUY IT, enjoy it, live it. You won't be disappointed with the purchase of this gem from Namco. The Gamecube gets major shock therapy from this wonder of wonders, and role players will have a story they can talk about for years to come. Ex Celsior! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I had no idea color existed before this. First I got a Gameboy. Then I got this. My mind was blown. I had no idea color existed. As soon as I turned on Pokemon Yellow and saw Pikachu. I looked around and saw a whole new world. One with color. I mean yes. I did notice color before in the real world. But I just called it life. Because of this I know that life is in color! But wait a minute? The Gameboy was in color too right? Green is a color. Grey is a color. Black is a color. I was so confused. What is the difference between this color and that color? This one does have a more wide of a variety of colors. But the old one still had a few colors so... this is the Gameboy with more Color.
All joking aside, this a nice handheld console. Most people think of this as the very first color handheld console. But it wasn't. The first was actually the Atari Lynx(1989). This was released in 1998. Between them a few other color handheld gaming consoles existed. But this was the first color Nintendo handheld console! Which as you probably know Nintendo dominates the handheld market. The Gameboy color seems to be forgotten in past years because of the Advance's backwards compatibility. I don't know why though. This console should be trendy and hip. Think about it. It has a nice and colorful shell. It is nice to hold, and easy to carry around. Also it seems that a ton of parents skipped buying this for there kids because it was just a Gameboy with some color. So hear time and time again that this is the console they have always wanted to own. But never have. So here are some reasons why you should own one even if you have an advance or SP.
1. More light with color. As I stated in the first satirical paragraph, this console is in color. So Your probably thinking, so my advance is in color as well. But the advances screen is impossible to see without a light right behind you. While this isn't backlight either this is easier to see. Much easier to see. why? Because this is vertical instead of horizontal. Which catches more light from the sides because of the higher surface area. This is very hard to explain in Ascii. But let me try. Let the <>=light. And let the {}=Gamboy color. And let the equal sign = Gameboy Advance. So here is the demonstration.
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>{}<
> <
See. With more light to catch it makes it easier to see.
2. Colorful shell variation. One thing I am going to make clear right here. I am reviewing the Gameboy Color as a whole. Not just the Teal variation. I do own the Teal variation so that is why this review is being posted here. There are so many different types of Gameboy Colors out there. (From Wikipedia) here are all the variations out there of the Gameboy Color.
Basic colors
Grape - purple (1998)
Teal (1998)
Kiwi - light green (1998)
Berry - fuchsia (1998)
Dandelion - yellow (1998)
Atomic Purple - clear purple (1998)
Neotones Ice - clear (NIS 1998)
Limited Edition colors
Clear Black (2000, Japan)
Clear Green (Toys 'R' Us, Japan, 2000)
Midnight Blue (Toys 'R' Us, Japan, 1999)
Ice Blue (Toys 'R' Us, Japan)
Clear Orange (Daiei, Japan, 1999)
Clear Blue (ANA)
Green 'n' Gold Australian Edition
Special Edition variants
Mirinda - clear orange w/ logo
Yedigun - clear orange w/ logo (Turkey, 2000)
Neotones - clear green and yellow w/ Aussie flag & yellow buttons (Australia)
Tommy Hilfiger - yellow w/ logo (US)
Tsutaya - water blue w/ orange buttons (Japan, 2000)
Sakura Taisen - clear pink (2000)
Hello Kitty Special Box - light pink w/ logo (Japan, 1999)
Hello Kitty Special Box 2 - light pink w/ logo (Japan, 2000)
Lawson - Aqua Blue & Milky White (1999)
Takarazuka - atomic gold w/ aquatic life artwork (Japan, 1999)
Jasco - clear purple w/ Mario artwork (1999)
Jasco - clear w/ Mario artwork (1999)
Cardcaptor Sakura - white & pink w/ artwork (Japan, 1999)
Swedish - blue & yellow (limited to 3000 units)
Ferrero SpA competition - yellow w/ Happy Hippo Logo & Happy Hippo Character "Max Mutig"(came bundled with the game "Das Geheimnes der Happy Hippo Insel")(limited to 111 units) (Germany,2001)
Imagine having all of those on a display. That would be one nice piece of artwork. If I had the funds I would have a shelf that goes around a room with all of those displayed.
3. In my opinion this is the funnest Gameboy. This Console has a certain personality that other console just don't have. It is the fun loving console happy go getting console. If your goth. I don't recommend it. I always play this thing. This is my GOTO Gameboy. (Basic joke). If you don't get you are much cooler than I am. But hey it's that kind of console. Yes there are better options to play the same games. But I keep grabbing this.
4. Easy to hold. This is a very comfortable system. I can play this for hours. I cannot do that with a Gameboy or a Gameboy Advance.
5. A must own for any Nintendo lover. This is Nintendo in a box. Fun, Goofy, and awesome.
6. Very easy to hack. If you can solder you can do many things with this.
Technical Specs again from Wikipedia,
Main processor: Sharp Corporation LR35902 (based on the popular Zilog Z80, 8-bit)
Processor speed: 4 or 8 MHz (two processor modes)
Resolution: 160 x 144 pixels (same as the original Game Boy)
Palette colors available: 32,768 (15-bit)
Colors on screen: Supports 10, 32 or 56
Maximum sprites: 40 total, 10 per line, 4 colors per sprite (one of which being transparent)
Sprite size: 8x8 or 8x16
Tiles on screen: 512 (360~399 visible, the rest are drawn off screen as a scrolling buffer)
Audio: 2 square wave channels, 1 wave channel, 1 noise channel, mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
ROM: 8 MB maximum
RAM: 32 kB
VRAM: 16 kB
Cartridge RAM: 128 kB
Power:
internal: 2 AA batteries, 30+ hours of gameplay
external: 3V DC 0.6W
indicator: Red LED
Input:
8-way D-pad
4 buttons (A, B, Start, Select)
Volume potentiometer
Power switch
Serial I/O ("Link cable"): 512 kbit/s with up to 4 connections in serial
Infra-red I/O: Less than 2 m distance at 45
Cartridge I/O
Dimensions:
Metric: 75 mm x 27 mm x 133 mm
Imperial: 2.95 in x 1.06 in x 5.24 in
The processor, which is a Z80 workalike made by Sharp with a few extra (bit manipulation) instructions, has a clock speed of approximately 8 MHz, twice as fast as that of the original Game Boy. The Game Boy Color also has three times as much memory as the original (32 kilobytes system RAM, 16 kilobytes video RAM). The screen resolution was the same as the original Game Boy, which is 160x144 pixels.
The Game Boy Color also featured an infrared communications port for wireless linking. The feature was only supported in a few games, so the infrared port was dropped from the Game Boy Advance line, to be later reintroduced with the Nintendo 3DS, though wireless linking (using Wi-Fi) would return in the Nintendo DS line. The console was capable of showing up to 56 different colors simultaneously on screen from its palette of 32,768 (8x4 color background palettes, 8x3+transparent sprite palettes), and could add basic four-, seven- or ten-color shading to games that had been developed for the original 4-shades-of-grey Game Boy. In the 7-color modes, the sprites and backgrounds were given separate color schemes, and in the 10-color modes the sprites were further split into two differently-colored groups; however, as flat black (or white) was a shared fourth color in all but one (7-color) palette, the overall effect was that of 4, 6 or 8 colors. This novel method of upgrading the color count did result in graphic artifacts in certain games; for example, sometimes a sprite that was supposed to meld into the background would be colored separately, making it easily noticeable.
Finally,
Buy if,
You like Nintendo,
You wan't to have a fun looking console,
Wan't to have the console to play Pokemon for hours.
Don't buy if,
You hate Nintendo,
You have no desire to collect Nintendo products,
You just wan't to use a Gameboy Advance SP (which is fair) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Am I even allowed to review this game. Let me start by saying that no, I have not played all the way through this game, and from the looks of things, that might never happen. However, I have played a large percentage of this game, and I feel I am in a position to tell you, honestly, a few things about it.
This game revolves around how Sora, Donald and Goofy, after their adventure in the first Kingdom Hearts, enter a place called Castle Oblivion and are very nearly destroyed/controlled by something called "the organization." All of Castle Oblivion, according to the required tutorial character near the beginning, is one huge territory where everything is ruled by cards.
Joy.
Now, for those who have never played another RPG, let me say that card-based battle has a reputation for being just plain bad. I don't like it, and chances are you won't either. Squaresoft has added some minor improvements to their card battle system that makes it bearable for most of the game, but only because I was a fan of the original and felt I owed it to the franchise to play this game.
So as I progress through the game, I discover that Sora is reliving (with some significant differences,) memories of his journey in KH1. Each floor of the Castle represents a world Sora has visited in the past, and for a while, that's that. You go back over the same territory, which is a little tedious depending on how well you remember the first game, while Sora and the others say depressing things about how much they've forgotten. Ultimately, the story takes a couple of nice turns near the end, but you hardly have any time to enjoy it.
This game, however, suffers from some pretty massive gameplay issues. First, it tries to be both an RPG and an action game and fails pretty miserably. The first Kingdom Hearts did RPG level gaining properly, allowing you to get upgrades for HP, MP, AP, defense power, attack power and special attacks. This game gives you HP upgrades, and a type of unweildy special attack called a "sleight" that forces you to arrange your cards in a certain order, which, even if you manage it, you wind up losing one of your cards for the rest of the battle. They also allow you to upgrade your "CP," which is short for "card power," and influences how many cards of what sort you can have in your "deck." Each card type costs a certain amount of CP if you want it in your deck, so, the more CP, the better.
In theory.
I think you may already begin to see an issue here. No strength upgrades means that later battles against stronger enemies with more health quickly become tedious and what's more, the bosses are very poorly designed. After the first boss, the bosses are all either MUCH too hard or so easy as to be tedious. Hades is very hard, Maleficent is hard, Hook is MUCH harder than anyone has a right to be as are the final forms of Riku and all the organization members, and virtually every other boss in the game is so easy, I could practically beat them in my sleep.
Normally, making one boss enormously harder than another is a big no-no for video games. I seriously doubt anybody but six or seven gamers out of everyone in America will EVER beat Axel, much less Marluxia, a person I have only once gotten past the first (of four no less) health bar of.
The original Kingdom Hearts was at least new gamer friendly with a difficulty setting to allow less experienced gamers to learn the game's story and appreciate its characters without banging their heads against a wall. This game doesn't even have that.
Is this game worth playing? Are you looking for a challenge? If so, you may find one in this game. I haven't screamed at a game so much since Earthworm Jim 1. I think I may keep playing this game every so often just for humility's sake, but I don't expect to ever find out what happens to Sora at the end of the castle. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
a disappointment & a waste of $40. At first, i was very excited about this game because i own Sonic Adventure2: Battle, which is one of the best games ever in my opinion. After i bought this game, i tried it out. Although the graphics are awesome, the storyboard, controls and level of difficulty were horrible. I could barely even beat the first level it was so hard. These are my final ratings:
1: Graphics: 1 star
2: storyboard: No stars
3: level of difficulty: no stars
4: controls: no stars
5: overall:no stars
if you have $40 to spend on video games, don't buy this one! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not just for girls. My husband's first reaction to this game was basically, "it's so cute, what a girly game." And that's probably fair on a very superficial level, I mean, the Pikmin are just so darned cute and even the monsters have a cutesiness about them. But once you get past the initial ooh-ahh of the graphics and get into the game play, it is very much an "everyone" game. Pikmin has aspects of just about every kind of game genre out there, except a first-person shooter. The puzzles range from fairly simple conundrums, to multi-linear strategies.
A lot of the reviews here mention the apparent shortness of each day. At first, I agreed with them and thought it would be more fun if each day could last as long as I wanted it to, but after a while I got the hang of the controls and the attributes of the different Pikmin and managed to do quite a bit in one day. The key is to use an effective strategy and multi-task. The very first time I played, I only got 15 parts in 22 days...not very good. The next time, when I was more familiar with things, I got 29 parts in 25 days. I am sure that the next time I play it, I'll do even better still.
Pikmin is definitely a game that can be played many times all the way through. It becomes a challenge to beat your last score, and the graphics are just so impressive that you really don't mind repeating it.
In summary, it is a very unique and enjoyable game that can be enjoyed by a wide audience. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wierd as hell but GRAVY. I've only played the old NES, SNES, etc. Metroids back in the day a few times, but they're all pretty goofy alien shoot 'em up games which are surprisingly addictive.
Other than no nude codes for Spamus Arang or whatever the biotch's name is, this game rocks in a lot of ways. The graphics are outstanding, particularly the Morph ball and some of the backgrounds. The sound is cool, and the soundtrack is alien and at times kinda eerie and exotic. The weapons and upgrades are much cooler than the rest of the games in the series due to the vastly improved graphics of the good old 'Cube. The story is a bit hard to get into if you don't know a whole lot about the other games, but it's unique and even fantastic at times.
This game is a winner, BUT probably won't appeal to all gamers due to it being a bit on the wierd side. (But hey this is Metroid, and it's not supposed to be realistic really). | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the firsts, and one of the best. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was one of the first games made for playstation and to this day is still one of the bestSoul Reaver follows the story of Raziel, a badass vampire who's trying to get revene on his former master Kein. Raziel must travel through the spectral realm and the real realm defeating 9 vampire tribes to get stronger and defeat Kein. Wgat makes this game fun is the fact that you can go anywhere you want at anytime. Also the graphics were way ahead of it's time. The fighting is this game is amazing, you get to use Raziels brutal vampire attacks and you can use spears which can either throw for a one hit kill or beat the living crap out of your enemies. The bad things about this game is that there is absolutely no sense of direction in this game. I had to refer to the internet man;y times to figure out where to go next. Also I heard that the ending sucks. I never beat the game because I couldn't get into Keins lair at the end. This game has a few flaws, but as long as you have a strategy guidej, it can the funnest games you'll ever play. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Wow. That's all there is to it. This my first MMZ title bought and i am totally impressed!
Here's my review:
Gameplay: 5/5--Equal parts frustration and fun. It's really fun to play as Zero simply because he is awesome. His weapons, old and new, really do vary, unlike some games. But yeah, it's difficult. Really. More on that in the difficulty section.
Graphics: 5/5--All of the sprites animate smoothly, with a very rare slowdown here and there. The backgrounds are nicely done and are interactive in some places, for example: in one level, when walking past a volcano in the background, it would erupt and rocks would rain down on you.
Sound: 4/5--The sound really suits the area well. And that means some pretty intense and fast-paced music. Occasionally, though, the music would get a little too dreary for me.
Difficulty: 4/5(medium-hard)--the game is really difficult, but not unforgivably so. The game will always give you a fair chance to accomplish whatever it is you're doing.
polish: 5/5--all the little animations(like when you slice an ememy with your z-saber, the enemys split in two), sound effects, and little details that make the game more enjoyable do just that, make it more enjoyable.
Overall: 4.5/5--this game is really fun to play. It's just that simple. But if you don't have enough patience to play a level over many multiple times, you're basicly out of luck. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A game for skaters. This is the first game that would make any aggressive skate pleased. Me myself am a aggressive skater and the amount of tricks in this game is pretty decent. The only problem I find with this game is that you cannot control what tricks your skater pulls. Another thing I dislike about this game is the sometime annoy gameplay where you might find your self stuck and unable to move. On the other hand, the cel shaded graphics are really nice and the soundtrack keeps you from wanting to kill the volume after 10 minutes. All in all, you should get this game if you like skating or something different from the traditional skating games. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
I don't understand the negative response. I read up on this game alot cuz Im a huge fan, but all of the responses were negative, about the poor graphics and short playtime. However, I finally got the opportunity to play this game and I must say that it is WAY better than anyone has given it credit for, possibly even better than the Gameboy Advance 'Darkhul King' (nobody kill me for saying that lol). It plays like a fun & addictive phone app game, although with the poor graphics and short length of one.
This game got me so hooked because the gameplay was simply FUN. The graphics were poor, but it is a gameboy color game and we cant expect it to be out of this world good graphics. For being a GBC game, it had great gameplay, fun little cut-scenes that implemented our favorite characters, and was actually CHALLENGING! i didn't storm through this game, and I didn't get bored easily. The controls were easy and had a good variety of moves that made it feel kind of like a Mortal Kombat game. This game is sooooo much better than I expected based off of reviews.
This game takes play in Season 4 of the show and is GREAT! I love it. :)
PROS:
-Great Fighting
-Addictive
-Stays True to TV Show
-Challenging Gameplay
-Easy Controls
CONS:
-Graphics
-Game Length
OVERALL: A- | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Intelligent Design. Made by Intellegent Systems Who made Advance Wars. The series started in Japan in 1990 and became pretty popular. This game is the first in the series Storywise. The story is excellent and can change if you decide to play it over. The choices you make in the game will decide many factors including characters you get later in the game and even the ending. This is a stratagy/RPG game so if you only have half a brain, don't play it. The game is hard and frustrating, yet addictive and fun. If you like fantisy games you will love this. The music is well composed. The graphics are good but not excellent. And the story is one of the best ones. I would like to see the originals translated into english for a future release or as a download for the Nintendo Revolution.
4.5/5.0 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Good Quality Cases, but not for a Gameboy Advance SP. These cases are pretty good quality. Sewed together strongly with a nice feeling zipper. There's also some hilarious Engrish on the front. However, A Gameby Advance SP DOES NOT fit comfortably in one of these. It is a very tight fit. It can fit with some wrestling but the shoulder buttons will be constantly depressed which could wear them out. Also, since its such a tight fit, the zipper can come into contact with the Gameboy potentially causing unwanted damage and scratches. If you want to store/protect something slightly smaller than a game boy, this case is a good choice. If you want to store/protect a GBASP please look elsewhere. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
A good game for younger kids. What the gamez about: You are Ash Ketchum and you are training to become a pokemon master. Luckily, you can change your name at the beginning. You also choose your Rival's Name, which in the show is Gary. When you start out, you have a choice of 3 pokemon. One is fire type, one is water and one is grass. After you choose your pokemon, your rival will choose a pokemon that is strong against your element. Right after you choose you will have to battle your rival. He doesn't have an elemental advantage yet, because his pokemon know no elemental attacks. Through the game you will encounter your rival and have battles. Each time you meet him, he will have more and better pokemon.
But the game isn't only about your rivalry. In fact, this is only a little thing to make the game more exciting.
After you choose your pokemon, you will travel through towns, caves, dungeons, fields, forests, capturing pokemon and battling trainers. The more battles you have the stronger your pokemon will become.
At most major towns, there will be a pokemon gym. There will be a gym leader that you have to battle. If you defeat the gym leader, you will get a pokemon badge and a strong TM. TM's are attacks that you can teach your pokemon.
Also, there are pokemon center's and Markets. You can heal your pokemon in pokemon centers, and you can buy item's that you will need on your adventure at Markets.
When you have defeated all the gym leaders and you feel that you are strong enough, you can battle the Elite Four. If you defeat them, you will battle the current Champion. Finally, if you beat him, the credits will role and you'll think you beat the game. Wait for the credits to finish, turn of the gameboy. When you turn it back on, you'll be back at Pallet Town. If you have never seen the show or heard anything about this game, you may be stuck. Go to Cerulean City, and find your way to the Unknown Dungeons. Hint (you will have to surf to get to them). If you have defeated the Elite Four, the man standing there should be gone. You'll find yourself in a Dungeon that holds very high level pokemon. If you search through the dungeon long enough, you'll find something very important. I don't want to give anything away though :).
Over all, this game will keep a younger kid playing it for a long time, especially with the goal to catch all 151 pokemon. You can't catch them all in just Pokemon Red or Blue, you'll have to trade pokemon with a friend to do it.
The graphics are pretty good for gameboy, although the battle scenes are terribly pixelated.
The music is pretty good, some tunes will stick in your head for a long time.
So now it's up to you... are ya gonna buy it? | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not only for the Gamecube...compatible with Nintendo 64. I recently bought this S-video cable more out of a desire to enhance the visual quality of my older Nintendo 64 rather than having anything to do with my Nintendo Gamecube. I happen to own a high definition TV and could easily purchase high def component cables for progressive scan compatable Gamecube titles. This review was written with Nintendo 64 owners in mind, who are spoiled by next generation picture clarity and cannot bare to suffer for blurry colors, and blocky or choppy environments. I have to say that it is difficult to find a set of cables which support the Nintendo 64 and alter the quality of the overall picture in any way that will make a spectacular difference. Buying high def component cables tailor made for Gamecube might seem reasonable enough considering that most of the cables on the market that fit Gamecube also fit the Nintendo 64. But the end results are negligable when you consider the cost of those cords, then compare them to a set of these video-S monster cables. The difference is minimal at best. From what I have seen, these monster cables cost less than high def component cables yet offer an equaled quality or even better. The Nintendo 64 hardware and or software really don't support high definiton anyways. You CAN however improve the color and texture quality of your Nintendo 64 in two ways.
1) buy these monster cables for Gamecube. They are relatively cheap, and are more reliable with most television models than some 3rd party cables. They are a lengthy 10 feet and the cords are very thick and durable. They are quality I assure you.
2)Make sure to purchase a Nintendo 64 expansion pak. The effectiveness of the cords alone will only carry so far, the Nintendo 64 hardware is partially to blame for it's lackluster visual details.
...So buy the expansion pak and these cords and you will certainly view the difference. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best games that I've played in a LONG time. I first played Viewtiful Joe on a demo disk that I got, and I really enjoyed it. I bought the game once it came out and tried it out. After an hour or two of playing I felt pretty disappointed: this game is TOUGH. Even on easy mode its a challange to get through it. So I stopped playing it, and forgot about it for a while. Just recently I tried the game out again, and I cant imagine what I had been thinking. Once I started playing, I couldn't stop. I've already beaten it once, and now I'm about half way through on hard. Sure, it takes skill to beat this game, but theres a satisfaction that comes with that. If you have any interest in side-scrolling games then I can't recommend this game enough. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Return of the Monkies. So dose MB2 live up to the original? Oh yes! The main game has been given a whole new makeover, making not only blanance the key to completing the stage, but timing and puzzle solving as well. Story mode is an intresting new add on, but just be prepared to die over and over again as you attempt to get your monkey to the goal.
As for the multiplayer, the original six have been revamped, including a new way of playing monkey target, new areas for race and fight, full golf instead of mini-golf, new ways to bowl including crazy lanes, and the option to play 8-ball or strait pool besides just 9-ball on billards.
plus there is some great new games as well. Boat race lets you show your skills at rowing, monkey shot lets up to 4 people play an arcade style target shooting game(very fun), a monkey dogfight game(what more can you say about that), and three sports games including soccer, baseball, and tennis. The sports games are not incredible, but fun none the less. Its just monkey tennis compared to mario tennis kinda leaves a bad taste in your mouth. But all in all, a great and very fun game! I highly reccomend it to anyone who love party games, cause this is certianly one of the best! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
How entertaining can three 20 year old games be. This triple release was a bargain I found in the local super store. I was entertained for a solid hour. After that time I became frustrated with the mechanics of these games on the Gameboy Advance and DS.
The main menu starts with a nostalgic view of these three games.
Breakout does not store high scores once the cartridge is powered off. The refresh rate for the pong style ball is choppy.
Users can choose from five custom backgrounds which are not appealing.
Centipede does not store high scores once the cartridge is powered off. The highlight of this game are the 5 retro backgrounds for the game.
Warlords cannot store high scores.
Pros:
1) Good for one hour of mindless button pushing.
Cons:
1) Old games that are not appealing when compared to other titles available for the Gameboy Advance platform. I suggest trying Wolfenstein or Doom for the Gameboy if you like classic games.
2) Retro music soundtrack was poorly made. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
For kids, but I like it too. I am a 40-something person who enjoys games, but find that a lot of them require that you be double jointed, ambidextrous, and a Mensa to master them. This is a fun game that everyone can enjoy and you don't have to worry about children being in the room because it is certainly G rated!
While some of the games are easy, others take quite awhile to master (for some of us). Children and adults don't get frustrated since everyone can manage some of this game. At the same time, the challenge is there to keep you interested.
I highly recommend this game to young and old alike. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
GP Advance Game Port. Yay! or Nay. I have always been a fan of putting portable games on a TV screen. I have a product similar to this but it is a pain (...)to set up all the time. Then I came across this.
Graphics/Pixalation-The pixalation on this is supurb. The image is enlarged and yet the game looks just as good as it did on the Game Boy Advance.
9/10
Game Play/Smoothness-The Games that I have tried on it have all worked without any gliching or errors. Although that may sound great, the frame rate seems to be off. The games played on this product tend to be slightly choppy compared to the Game Boy Advance or the Game Boy Player. Luckly it isn't to the point where it completely destroys the fun of the games.
5/10
Music and Sounds-The music and sound are emulated very well. The quality is not as great as if you were playing the games on the Game Boy Advance but is not unbareable. Over all it isn't all that bad
7/10
User Friendlyness-This product is very easy to set up. It is just like plugging in your memory card and favorite game. The only fault behind this is that there is no multiplayer capablility using this product.
8/10
This device definatly has its ups and downs. Whether you choose to buy this product for 29.99 or the Game Boy Player for 49.99, You are getting what you pay for. This product lacks some of the items that the Game Boy Player Provides, but at least this product is 20 dollars cheeper.
Over all Score
7.25/10 | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
One of the best Mega Man games. Mega Man 5 game boy is one of the best Mega Man games for any fan of Mega Man. This rare game is one of my favorites included Mega Man 7. It started when Mega Man defeated Wily again. Then few months later, Mega Man and Roll are strolling in the park and they met a mysterious robot named Terra. Mega Man tried to harm Terra, but his buster had no effect on the evil robot. Terra almost killed Mega Man, luckily he was saved by Light. Light upgraded Mega Man's buster into the most powerful weapon of all of Mega Man's weapons: the Mega Arm. The Mega Arm is so strong and whenever Mega Man fires it, it can grab enemies destroying them, it can grab items that Mega Man cannot reach. Few days later after Mega Man was defeated by Terra, he heard a annoucment about a race of robots from space called Stardroids included Terra wanted to destroy Earth. If you are a fan of Mega Man, buy it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Gorgeous and challenging. If not for having to start over at the very beginning of the whole mission after repeatedly being killed off during the last third (and hardest) portion of the mission I would have given this game 5 stars.
It is truly amazing graphically and feels like playing within a movie. All of the production values are amazing, lush and realistic.
I am a novice gamer and I did have to purchase the Official Player's Guide booklet in order to get past the tough places that I just could not solve without helpful hints. I noticed that some of the experienced gamers' reviews actually described this game as too easy... but it is quite challenging for a middle-aged newbie like me and I did not want to get bogged down in a level I could not conquer and become discouraged. The game is just too beautifully done for me to want to deny myself the experience of the later levels.
The Tattooine training level is very beautiful, soothing and interesting ... I found it a pleasant way to calmly become familiar with the controls, etc. The way it conforms to the time of day or night is an extra treat. The players Guide gave me tips on shooting the womprats, and racing Biggs and Wedge, so I was able to improve and enjoy the game experience much more.
Looking through the guide also gave me a chance to see what there is to look forward to in the other missions and levels that I have not been able to play yet. It keeps me motivated and helps me to progress.
I firmly believe that for those of us middle aged Baby Boomers, learning to play these kinds of games stimulates our thinking processes and our reflexes in a very beneficial way while tickling our inner child! Just go at your own pace, enjoy yourself, and don't let the kids watch you play!!! ;) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
the ULTIMATE memory card. I bought the Nintendo GameCube when it was first released in November 2001, along with the original Memory Card 59. Almost a year later, the Memory Card 251 was released, so I bought one as my 59 block card was almost full at that point. Then, when Nintendo later announced the Memory Card 1019, I was ecstatic. By that time I had a library of almost 50 games and my two old memory cards were entirely full. The 1019 now holds all my saved games, and is barely over half full. It has completely replaced my 59 and 251 block cards, with room to spare. This is the only GameCube memory card you'll ever need! Don't be discouraged by others' complaints that it has corruption issues. It does use a different technology than the two previous official Nintendo cards, but the only problems are with older games (8 of them to be exact, only 3 of which are actually incompatible and none of which cause any corruption). You can read Nintendo's official statement by doing a google search for "nintendo customer service memory card 1019" and clicking on the first result (Amazon won't allow me to post the actual link in this review).
As you know, data loss or corruption can occur with any memory device, not just for the GameCube but for other video games and computers as well. To avoid any issues, always remember to return to the title screen of any game before turning off the GameCube (you can reset first with the reset button then turn off with the power button to accomplish this) and never remove or insert any memory cards while the power is on and a game is running, especially a game that uses an autosave feature. Oh, and don't touch either the power or reset button while a game is in the process of saving (that one's obvious). You will never suffer data loss if you follow these simple rules (they are listed in the instruction manuals of both the GameCube and individual games).
Now that I've given you "the rest of the story" (thank you Paul Harvey), enjoy this product and its TONS of memory! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Funnest Soccer game I've played. I'm not really a soccers fan and never actually owned any of those games before. However, I've played a few at a friend's house and I can definitely say I was bored to death. This, however, is totally different. I actually had fun! Yes, I'm not a soccers fan and I actually had fun with a soccer video game! All the chaos and wacky things on the field brought the fun level to this sport all the way for me. An Example~ At one point, everyone on the field was tackling each other (totally legal in this game) while Bowser was burning and firing weapons at everyone. The most chaotic soccer field I've ever seen. Definitely a keeper. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Does what it says on the tin. One of my kids accidentally dropped by Gameboy Advanced SP and fractured the lid housing. This is the 2nd replacement housing shell I purchased to replace shell damage, keeping this favorite classic handheld of mine running. Unlike the last replacement (which I had to canibalize the original hinges), it came with new hinges, which was a pleasant surprise; I thought I would have to dig out and reuse the hinges from the damaged case... again.
One advice I would give (which I learned when swapping in the first replacement case): When you attach the game PCB to the control button portion of the case, be gentle on the torque - it is really easy to tighten it down too down and end up with dimples on the face of the control panel... ;-) | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Barely Fine and ok. The traffic is a pain because most of the time the normal cars swerve into you and you loose your huge lead. This game has stuff like poor turning and traction espesialy Saleens,vipers,and toyota gt1s. The only tourament I can win is class1 tour 1 because the other tours are way to hard. Your very lucky if you win the first race in class1. There are even cars that only have a top speed of 130 with bad turning and very poor acelaration and average traction, then you look back going 152 mph and then woosh they speed right past you making your car go spinning out of control. Thats messed up because your going 152 and he's only going 130 right!? This game is barely OK. I recommend SegaSports 2k,2k1,2k2,and2k3! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Not the best Metroid, but a good installment in the series. Simply put, the game is just way too similar to the first Metroid Prime. Unfortunately this immediately makes Echoes feel inferior. So if you're looking for a brand new innovative game, you will be disappointed.
However, as a Metroid game, it's just as engrossing and enveloping as the rest. Storywise, this one is much darker and much more surreal. The puzzles and the tasks that Samus must go through are MUCH more involved...sometimes to the point of frustration. The bosses are tricky, but not unbeatable. It'll sometimes take a few tries. However, save points are much more scarce, which makes dying more of an inconvenience since you'll likely have to traverse a long way (solving the same puzzles) in order to try again.
This game introduces having ammo for your beam weapons. Big, big hinderance. There seems to be no point in having this on there. Also, the light world/dark world plotline is straight out of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, so in that respect it seems unoriginal. And speaking of unoriginality, having Samus start fully-equipped only to "accidentally" lose all the powerups is repetitive and farfetched.
Controlwise, it's identical to Metroid Prime. Graphically, it's identical to Metroid Prime. So unfortunately, this game doesn't bring a lot of new elements to the table. I'm playing through it to see what happens before I start Metroid Prime 3 (now THAT'S a revolutionary game!), but I probably won't touch Echoes again after I beat it. | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
Terrible Experience. I order this thinking it was a great value. Well it was too good to be true. Not sure where all the great ratings are coming from. I order for x-mas. Got it after x-mas...not a big deal. I opened the package and it all looked like the cover you see here. The only problem was it was not the right game. It was FIFA Football 2003. How does that happen? It also was in German which is again not a big deal but it was not clear to me that is was in German when I ordered it.
I have to return the item to Germany at my cost to get a refund. Buy beware of Momox.com
Shame on you Amazon as well! | video-games_retro-gaming-microconsoles |
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